The Sun.
London, England, 1857-01-09 00:00:00

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THEATRE ROYAL, DRUM LANE.— PHEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Lessee, Mr. E. T. Smith. A. THIS EVENING, to commence at Seven
Acting Manager, Mr. C. Mathews. Stage Manager, Mr. R. with the drama of
Roxby. Scenic Artist, Mr. W. Beverley. THE JACOBITE.
John Duck, Mr. Buckstone.
Engagement of Mr. Leigh Murray.
Thirteenth Night of the Grand Christmas Pantomime, the After which, a new comic Christmas Pantomime, entitled
most magnificent ever produced on the English stage. P THE BARES IN THE WOOD, or Harlequin and the Cruel!
THIS EVENING, her Majesty's Servants will perform Uncle. The scenery of the opening story painted by Mr W.
THE LADIES' BATTLE. Callcott. The music composed and arrangedby Edward Fitz-
After which will be produced an entirely new and original william. The pantomime produced under the direction of
symbolical, hyperbolical, parabolical, and extra-physiog- M. Milano. Harlequin, M. Milano ; Columbine, Fanny
W
nomical grotesque, statuesque, and picturesque Grand Comic Wright• Pantaloon, Mr. Mackay;and Clown, Mr. Driver.
To' conclude with MAKE YOUR, WILLS.
Christmas Pantomime, which for some time past has employed
the unrivalled resources of this extensive establishment, and A Morning performance of the Pantomime will be gives.,
which will be called or entitled, as it is antitled to be called, every Thursday throughout the holidays : commencing, at 2,
SEE, SAW, MARGERY DAW ; concluding at 4.'
Or, Harlequin Holiday, and the Island of Ups and Downs.
The scenery entirely new, painted by and under the direc-
tion of Mr. William Beverley and numerous assistants. The
machinery by J. Tucker and assistants. The properties, de-
corations, tricks, changes, and transformations by Messrs.
Needham, Glindon, &c. The masks, models, and physiog-
uomical devices designed and executed by the celebrated
Dykwynkyn. The overture and music composed and arranged '
by Herr Anschuez. The choregraphic arrangements under
the personal supervision of M. Petit. The comic scenes con-
structed by and under the direction of Harry Boleno. The
peculiar grotesque opening invented and written by E. L,
Blanchard, author of " Harlequin and the Seven Ages of
Man," 6, Jack and Jill," Humming Top," " Hudibras," &c.,
and the whole arranged and produced under the direction of
Mr. Robert Roxby.
Ye anciente and truthful legend on ye which ye pantomime
its story is founded :
" See, w Margery Daw,
sa
" Sold her bed, and laid upon straw."
MSS. of Nursery Rhymes in British Museum.
Region of Reverses, in the Island of Ups and Downs. " Yea,
the Great Globe itself."
" Here we go up, up, up,
" Here we go down, down, down ;
" Here we go backwards and forwards,
" And here we go round and round."
Juvenile Chorus of he earliest period, suppod to belong to
the One. Up,t Mr. Topham ; Down, Mser. Low; Opera-
box, Rid Glove, Tiger and Brougham, and Porte-monnaie
(attendants upon Up), Signor Lorgnette. Herr Tightfitt,
Master Satteebox, and Monsieur Chinque ; Hard Up, Dupli-
cate, Distraint, and Rags (attendants upon Down), Mr. Friz-
hard, Mr. Popall, Mr. Quodham, and Mr. Patchwell. An-
nual appearance of Holyday in her Emblematic Car. Holyday
(the Genius of the Season), Miss Marian Stanley ; Sport and
Pastime (her attendants), Misses Lovelaugh and Lightheart ;
Dame Necessity (who is on this occasion made a virile of by
particular desire), Mrs. Selby. How Invention, the Daughter
of Necessity, is called upon to assist the development of the
story, while Holyday invites both Up and Down to enjoy
themselves. Holyday's Home in the Green Bower of Mistletoe
and Winter Garden of the Fairies.—Mistletoe (the Fairy
Queen), Miss E. Wadham ; Fairy Spirits of the Kisses that
have been given under the Mistletoe, by upwards of 100
Ladies of the Corps de Ballet. Grand Ballet —Miss
Rosina Wright, Mlles. J. and E. Osmont, and the Co-
ryphees. The Golden Gates leading to the Palace of
Huggamugga..—Herald (with a Proclamation), Mr.
Hornogold ; Guards, Messrs. Stiffneck, Headsup,
Eyesright, Sheulderarms, Stand-at-ease, and March-
well ; Tailor, Mr. Broadcloth ; Cobbler, Mr. Waxend ; Black
smith, Mr. Anvil ; the Princess Margery Daw (afterwards
Columbine), Madame Boleno ; Shilly and Shelly (her Maids
of Honour), Misses Dithery and Dothery. How Margery
Daw has no notion of work herself, and the contempt she
shows towards those who do work. Interior of the Palace of
King Huggamugga. King Hugganingga (Sovereign of the
Land of Sixes and Sevens), Mr. Dawking ; Httryl-Burly (Lord
Chancellor), Mr. Bigwig; Niminy-Piminy (the Lord Cham-
berlain),- Mr. Noodledont ; Higgledy-Piggledy (Goldstick in
Waiting), Mr. Muddle; other Members of the Court, Messrs.
Bow, Scrape, Cringe, Crouch, Tageag, Merrywag, Perriwig,
and Hatband; Court Milliner, Madame Crinoline ; Drawing
Master, Professor Crayon ; Governess, Miss Frump ; Music-
Master, Signor Hurdigurdi ; Maid in Waiting, Miss Sweet-
amper ; Chef de Cuisine, Mr. Cook ; Prince Popinjay (of
I t Land of Prettistory), Mr. Finefeather ; his Retinue,
s!essrs. Glare, Dazzle, Gleam, Glitter, and Cntashine. How
the Princess is taught a wholesome lesson by Necessity, and
of the change that takes place in consequence. Cottage of
Necessity, with a Prospect of Hard Work in the Distance.
The Enchanted Workbox—The Sampler and the Exemplar,
and the pretty piece of work that Margery Daw makes of it.
Inhabitants of the Workbox :—Row of Pins, Messrs. Sharp,
Bent, Crooked, Pinaday, Groatayear, &c. ; Regiment of
Needles (ready drilled), Messrs. Largeeye, Smalleye, Longsix,
Splitup, Snapoff, dtc. ; Thimble, Master Tom Thumb ;
Worsted, Mr. Bawlaway ; Bodkin, Mr. Pierce ; Tape Mea
sure, Mr. Inchbald; Hook arid Eye, Messrs. How and Some-
bodyelse ; Shirt Buttons, Mr. Earlypurly ; Scissors, Mr.
Shearsteel. How Margery Daw makes an important discovery
and the audience also, and how, led. by Necessity, she is com-
pelled to alter her opinions and change her position. The Mine
of Labour, leading to the Mine of Wealth,—Labour (the Parent
of Health, Wealth, and Happiness), Mr. StroegTth'arm.
What Margery Dew goes to see, what she saw, and the re-
ward that Holyday bestows. Grand Scenic and Mechanical
Effects, exhibiting (in process )f construction) the Fairy Fac-
tory of Fancy, completed with ta e assistance of Labour and
Imagination. Brilliant Tableau. The Transformation :—Two
Harlequins, Herr Devlin and Signor Veroni ; two Sprites,
the Brothers Elliott ; two Pantaloor s, Mr. Barnes and Mr. G.
Tanner; two Clowns, Messrs. Harry Boleno and Flexmore;
the Gent, Mr. Halford ; two Columbines, Madame Boleno
and Miss Holley. The Ups and Downs of the Harlequinade,
showing the Ins and Outs and Turns About of the Pantomime
Rally ; Toy Warehouse, Butcher's and Baker's Shop
(Bolenos, Devlin, Tanner, and Halford).— A pink of polite-
ness—Clown very toyish—Getting a nutcracker, which turns
out a nobby toy—First and last toys for gambling—Marbles
versus dice—Despatches, loaded, and off they go—Harlequin
takes a private box—Clown takes Chatterton's situation as
boxkeeper Kite-flying—A game of Cricket, by which some
of the players get bowled out, and afterwards stumped,
which turns out a long stop—The uses and abuses of the crin-
oline—A Jack in the box—A box of regular British toys and
a basket of French bread (bricks)—Aldersbott a size smaller
—firand review of infantry—A military ball—Going in for a
buster—Coming out with a roll—Clown make a peel t a
baker's feelings—List, oh, List—Squaring a round of beef—
Clown takes a steak and gets a chop in return—Pantaloon
tries his hand at a game and loses by it Cut and come again
—Clown takes a butcher's shop, which Harlequin makes too
hot to held him. Tailor's Shop and Perfumery Warehouse (Ve-
roni, Barnes, and Honey). A gentleman in search of a tailor—
A suit that is quite the ticket—Tao Oude wrapper—Railway
wrappers—Transfer depot--Washing machine--extraordinary—
Some th n g that won't wash—Cleaned out—Scent in and sent out-
Foreign versus English toothpowder Hungary water—A
Frangipani bouquet—Wonderful effects of the Pistachio nut-
powder—A case of rea' distress—Pantaloon in a fix—Fur-
nished Apartments for Single Men (Bolenos, Devlin, and
Tanner).—Clown and Pantaloon in high life—A domestic re-
volution—Turning the tables—To bed, to bed—A drop too
much Clown nowbegins to reflect—The looking-glass follows
hie example—Two heads better than one—Clown takes a turn
en the sofa, which also takes a turn on its own account—
Multiplication altercation, which ends with a regular row in
the house. Judkia's Gas-regulating Machine and General
Patent Office and Stationer's Shop (Veroni, Barnes, and
Honey.)—Clown, being in Fleet-street, goes the pace rather
fast—The language of the eyes (Ltalian of course) which
everybody understands—Bath post versus London post—Re-
gulators Wanted : railway regulators, army regulators, gas
regulators, smoke regulators—Sewing, cutting, washing,
pressing, and ironing done by a turn—Clown makes a shift
which makes Pantaloon a little shirty—A box of common
scents— A fresh supply of blacks from America--A Dred-ful
scene ensues. Mechi's Model Farm (Bolenos, Devlin, and
Tanner.)—Harvest-home —A rakish dance by rustic lads and
lasses—The milky way—Harlequin makes a pump of himself
—A strong smell of game—A farm-yard visitor—Clown finds
the pig a very great bore—Pantaloon finds the dog gets
greatly attached to him —Prize Poultry—Cochin China and
couch in England —Novel hatching—The old mail—Full in-
side—Clown off by the Express and Pantaloon by the
Rocket— Mappin's Cutlery and Shilling Razor Warehouse,
King William-street, City (the whole of the double
company will appear in this scene.)—Pantaloon proposes
to take a bus—Present and future—Weight of public opinion
—A change for the better—The people's own bus—When
fool meets fool then comes the tug of fun—Collision, crash,
smash, and dash—Garotte preventive—Moustache move-
ment—A pair of sharp blades—Clowns prove themselves a
case for cutlery—Holloway stopped by Holloway's oint-
ment—The duel —A cut direct—Forewarned, forearmed—
Public nuisances of 1&56-oh, my Crinoline—A high wind,
a regular blow up, and glorious termination to Ups and
Downs in Holiday's Fairy Home.
The reduced prices as follows, varying throughout the
house to suit every one :—Galleries, 6d. and ls. ; Second
Circle of Boxes, ls. 6d. ; Pit, 2s. ; First Circle of Boxes,
2s. 6d. ; Dress Boxes, 3s. ; Stalls, ss. ; Private Boxes,
10s. 6d., P. ls., 11. lls. Gd., and 2/. 2s.
A Morning Performance of the Great Pantomime every
Wednesday, at Two o'clock.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
THIS EVENING will be performed
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM.
After which, a new grand Christmas Pantomime, called
ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL LAMP;

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or, Harlequin and the Genii of the Ring. Harlequin, Mr.
Cormack ; Clown, Mr. Huline ; Pantaloon, Mr. Paulo ; Co-
lumbine, Miss C. Adams.

THEATRE ROYAL, A DELPHI.
Lessee—Mr. Ben. Webster.

Great Hit of A Night at I' otting-Hill.
THIS EVENING will be performed
DOMESTIC ECONOMY.

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After which, A NIGHT AT NOTTING-HILL, in which
Mr. Wright and Paul Bedford will appear.
To conclude with the new and original union of modern
burlesque and old English pantomime (as originated
at this theatre), by Professor Wordspinner, Member of Every-
thing, with entirely ne w scenery, dresses, transformations,
&c., called
MOTHER SHIPTON ;
or, Harlequin Knight of Love, and the Enchanted Whistle.
Harlequin and Columbine (h la Watteau), Madame Celeste
and Miss Wyndham ; Clown, Mr. Garden ; Pantaloon, Mr.
Moreland; Scaramonch, Mr. Le Barr. Characters in the bur-
lesque by Mr. Paul Bedford, Mr. J. Bland, Mr. R. Romer,
Madame Celeste, Miss Wyndham, Miss Mary Keeley, Miss
Kate Kelly, Miss Arden, &c.

OY AL OLYMPIC THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. Alfred Wigan.
THIS EVENING, DELICATE GROUND. Messrs.
G. Vining and Leslie ; Mrs. Stirling.
A new Fairy Extravaganza, by J. R. filanche, Esq., called
YOUNG AND HANDSOME. Messrs. F. Robson, Rogers,
Leslie, G. Cooke, Danvers. Misses Swanborougb, Thiriwall,
St. Casse, Castleton, Bromley, Maskell, and Mrs. Melfort.
After which, CRINOLINE.
Commence at half-past Seven.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE
Lessee and Manager, Mr. W. Cooke.

THIS EVENING, Shakspeare's Tragedy of RICHARD
THE THIRD, with Mr. W. Cooke's Splendid Equestrian
Illustrations. Richard, Mr. James Holloway.
After which, the choice SCENES of Equestrian Skill in
the ARENA.

To conclude with the irresistibly funny equestrian comic
pantomime, called PAUL PRY ON HORSEBACK ; or,
Harlequin and the Magic Horseshoe, in which Mr. W, Cooke
will drive Eight Golden-footed Steeds attached to the re-
splendent Chariot of Gold.
Doors open at half-past six ; commence at a qtlarter be-
fore seven o'clock. Box-office open from Eleven till Four.
Stage Manager, Mr. W. West. Equestrian Director, Mr. W.
Cooke, jun.

A Morning Performance every Saturday, at Two o'clock.

CANTERBURY HALL, Westminster-road.—
OPEN EVERY EVENING.—The follow-
ing company of Vocalists are engaged for the performance of
selections from all the popular Operas, Madrigals, Choruses,
Glees, Duets, &c. viz. —Miss E. Pearee, Mrs. J. Caulfield,
Miss Brunell, and Miss Summers ; Mr. J. Caulfield, Herr F.
Jonghmans, R. Grover, T. Raino, T. Farrant, S. Jones, J.
Barker, W. Melling, and P. Corrie ; Masters Austin, Ben-
nett, and Corri ; Mr. Sam Cowell and E. Mackney. Piano-
forte, J. Flarroway, R. A. ; harmonium, J. Caulfield, jun. ;
director, Mr. J. Caulfield. Commence at Seven o'clock pre
nisely. Suppers, &c., until twelve o'clock. In addition to
the usual Vocal Entertainment, the celebrated SPANISH
MINSTRELS will appear in costume at Nine and Eleven
o'clock Every Evening, and sing some of their favourite selec-
tions.

RIGS. WATER. AT LONDON BRIDGE.
r:tis DAM —Morn. 38 min. aft.l2—Evening 7 min. aft. 1
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'DIE WEATHER—Sum Onsga, JANUARY
9.
THERMOMETER, IN THA SHADE.
46 --higheet singe noon yesterday.
45 -lowest this morning and during the night.
48 _thll4-Ny wt noon.
BAROMETER, 30'21—falling fast.
WIND, S.W.—Light, with dull weather and alight rain
in the morning.

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L FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 1857

There is no one hatter qualified to escape from
a false position than Louis NAPOLEON. Unlike
some of his contemporary Sovereigns he has suffi-
cient intelligence to perceive the nature of the
error into which he may have been betrayed, and
wisdom to amend his policy, while there is yet
time to avert serious consequences ; and having
once made up his mind, he suffers no lingering
motives of personal vanity to interfere with the
_course which he believes to be most prudent.
Thus, having permitted himself—or his represen-
tatives—to be bamboozled by Russia, on the
boundary question, he backed out in good
time, and the vexed question has, at
least for the present, been arranged.
Again, he not only received patiently a gentle
snubbing from the Financial Minister, but he
permitted, or rather directed, its publication in the
official columns of the Moniteur. The community
therefore felt disposed to pardon mistakes so grace-
fully atoned for. We earnestly hope that he may
yet, a third time, pursue the path of penitence,
and remove the feelings that have been excited
throughout Europe by the uncalled-for attack on
the Swiss Confederation.
There can be no doubt that the petulant and
ill-advised article which appeared in the official
organ some three weeks since was the most griev-
ous blunder into which he has been betrayed.
It was alike discreditable to his head and to his
heart. To his head, because he ought to have
known that the people of France would have felt
justly indignant at a new Prussian alliance, formed
for the purpose of crushing the independence of a
free and magnanimous nation—to his heart, be-
cause he was bound to Switzerland by no ordinary
ties. He owed, indeed, a deep debt of gratitude
to those who, some eighteen years before, had
refused to surrender to the then Sovereign of
France a fugitive who sought shelter and protec-
tion at their hands. With chivalrous hospitality
they braved the wrath of Louis PHILIPPE rather
than abandon the cause of the helpless stranger.
For that they received the cordial thanks—" the
exalted esteem and distinguished sentiments"—of

111)0YAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Les9ee, Mr. C. Dillon.
THIS EVENING will be produced an entirely new and
original combination of burlesque and pantomime, entitled
CONRAD AND MEDORA;
or, Harlequin Corsair and the Little Fairy at the Bottom of
the Sea. ,The burlesque opening by W. Brough, Fsq.,
founded upon the ballet of Le Corsair, as produced at Her
Majesty's Theatre. The barlequinade upon things hi gene
ral. The new and magnificent scenery painted by Mr. P
Fenton. Characters in the opening :
Conrad (the Corsair) ...
13irbarto (his lieutenant)
Seyde Pasha
Sing Smaul
Y ussiff
Med ora,
Gulnar
Zuliem

Miss Woolgar
„Mr. J. L. Toole
..Mr. Barrett
„Mr. llolston
„Mr. S, Calhaem
Charles Dillon
„Mrs. B. White
..Mrs. Melville
Miss Jessie Ryder
.. Miss Marie Wilton
, . Mr. Tom Matthews an
Mr. H. Marshall
Mr. Stilt
..Mr. J. Marshall
.The Brothers Nelson.
Clara Morgan ant
Miss Ladd.
To be preceded by WILLIAM TELL, Mr. C. Dillon.
The box-office open daily, from 11 to 5, under the super.
ntendence •f Mr. Chatterton, jun.

their protegee. Men had changed since 1838—not
political situations. But because the Swiss pur-
sued the same course as that which, in September
of the former year, had been the noble conduct of
the cantons who declared so courageously in favour
of Louis NAPOLEON, was considered by the same
individual in 4856 as " a lamentable obstinacy,
an exaggerated susceptibility, and a complete in-
difference to French counsels !"

Submarine,
Serena

Clowns

Pantaloon
Harlequin
Sprites ...

Columbines

Carriages conveying parties to till Private Boxes to se
down at the State entrance in Burleigh-street,
A Morning Performance every Saturday, at 2 o'clock.

TRAND T EAT RE.—MAnager, Mr. T.
".7 Payne.—This Evening will be performed
THE JEW'S DAUGHTER.

After which, THE INTRIGUE.
To conclude with the immensely successful novel Burlesque
Pantomime of THE MAGIC MISTLETOE ; or, Harlequin
Humbug and the Shams of London. The Fairy Christmas,
*ling E. Wilton ; Good Humour, Miss Norbury ; Mercury,
'Wigs Cameron ; Humbug, Mr. Herbert ; Cant, Mr. Bolton ;
Baron, Mr J. B. Johnstone ; Sir Roland, Mr. Clarke; Lord
Love/,, Mies Craven ; Addelp de, Miss Cuthbert; Crambo,
Master W. Edouia ; Lady Agnes, Miss E. Jacobs ; Baroness.
'1,1% G. Lee ; Furbilosa, Mr. J. Howard. Novel Earle
quinade :—Clown, Miss Cuthbert ; Little Clown, Mute:* W
Edoutn ; Pantaloon, Mr. J. Clarke ; Harlequin, Miss Craven ;
Columbines, Miss E. Jacobs and Mdle. Collison ; Premier
Danseuse, Mdle. Marie Charles.
New and magnificent Scenery, &c. New Curtain. New
Act Drop,

Commence at Seven. Stalls, 3s. ; Boxes, 2s. ; Pit, ls, :
Gallery, 6d.
A morning performance of the Pantemime every Monday
at two o'clock.

OYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Lessees, Messrs. Shepherd and Creswick.

THIS EVENING, THE LIFE CHASE.
After which, HARLEQUIN AND THE SUMMER
QUEEN. Harlequin, Mr. F. Glover ; Clown, Mr. Ruck ;
Pantaloon, Mr. Bradbury ; the Four Sprites, the Fillia Fa.
wily ; Columbines, Mesdames Marie and Agnes.

I Federal authorities are disposed to do in regard to
those of FREDERICK WILLIAM.
There is reason to hope that now, albeit at the
eleventh hour, France and England may, by
united action, avert the threatened hostilities.
CLicctuoT" has manifestly " missed his tip."
Although Lours NAPOLEON was for a time misled
by what a member of the English Ministry has
designated as " soft sawder, you know,"
he will still retrieve his error. The people
of France, who can appreciate a generous
opponent, whose reconciliation with England
has been baptised in blood the blood of
the best and bravest of both nations, shed on the
Alma, at Balaklava, at Inkerman, at Tchernaya,
at the Malakhoff, and at the Redan—are now our
cordial, and, we earnestly hope, our permanent
friends. But, to use a homely but expressive
phrase, they cannot yet " cotton" to the Prussians.
They cannot forget the sanguinary and insulting
disposition formerly manifested by the Prus-
sian troops, on many occasions, whenever they
had the opportunity of displaying their evil pas-
sions, or wreaking their vengeance. And it would
be a bitter day, indeed, when they beheld Prussia,
encouraged by France, proceed to extremities in
an unrighteous cause. It would be the heaviest
blow that could be aimed against the permanency
of the Imperial Dynasty.
There is yet time for an amicable solution of
the important problem, although FREDERICK WIL-
LIAM threatens to decide the mobilisation of the
Prussian army ere another week has passed away.
The fact is that he is, perhaps of all others, the
most disturbed at the semblance of the phantom he
has himself created. Like TOM THUMB, he has
" made the giants," but, unlike that redoubted
champion, he finds himself unable " to kill them."
He was encouraged by the unfortunate article in
the Moniteur, and therefore, a la Ancient PISTOL,
" uttered prave ords at the Pridge"—words which
he would gladly swallow even with " leek "
sauce. He finds that even in Germany his de-
mands and menaces are " laughed to scorn," that
his friends and neighbours are not prepared " to
march through Coventry" in his company. In
Wurtemburg the Deputies had protested against
the passage of his troops. Similar demonstrations
have taken place in Stuttgardt—while the greatest
discontent has been manifested in Upper Bavaria,
amongst all, in fact, who may be compromised by
the presence or passage of Prussian troops.
We hope and believe then that the oloud in
the political horizon will pass innocuously.
If not, we are convinced that it will not be ag•
gravated by France or England arraying them-
selves under the Prussian banner ; and even if
the worst should come, Switzerland would only
demand a " clear stage and no favour" to protect
her rights against all that Prussia could accom-
plish.

What are we to do with our convicts ? The
question is one of great gravity, and cannot much
longer be trifled with. It is also a question of
much difficulty, and one respecting which there
is a considerable difference of opinion. Some go
so far as to lead us to infer they would entertain
no great objection if the gallows were again re-
sorted to as a universal panacea. Others would
have the criminal imprisoned, in some way, for
life. A more reasonable opinion is held by those
who would have penal settlements at home, and
would employ the convicts on public works.
Transportation meets with most favour. A diffe-
rence of opinion, however, exists even with regard
to it. Some appear to think confinement in a
penal settlement a long way off is all that it re-
quired. Once ship and disembark your convicts,
and all that is left to be done is to provide them
with the necessaries of life, and adopt such measures
as are required to prevent their escape. Others
who have considered the subject more deeply are
more exigent in their requirements. They would
have transportation, but transportation conducted
on principles of humanity and economy, and made
to subserve the future interests of the Empire.
With the latter we are best disposed to agree.
At the present moment the public are to a large
extent under the influence of panic. There is
more than a reasonable dread of liberated con-
victs. Danger there certainly is, but not so much
as to warrant the apprehensions which are enter-
tained—not so much' as to justify the headlong
way in which so many would have the criminal
population dealt with. After all, there is such a
thing as duty. After all, there are reclaimable
offenders. GOD'S laws and human instincts are
not to be dissipated with a breath. Panic
fear is no excuse for injustice any more
than intoxication is for crime. In every
contingency our obligation is to do our duty to
others as well as ourselves, and it should never
be forgotten that, as if by an eternal law of PRO-
VIDENCE, the discharge of both duties invariably
turns out in the long rutu the wisest course.
What is it that is wanted ? Protection for
r the public ? By all means let it be supplied.
The public are entitled to it. Honest men and
good citizens have a right to be protected against
knaves. But honest men and good citizens in
the search of means for such protection have no
right to overlook the obligations they are under
in either capacity. As honest men they are bound '
to show as much consideration for the criminal
who may have some good in him as is compat-
ible with the attainment of the legitimate objet
they have in view. As good citizens they are
under obligation to consider the interests of the
State and of those who, came after them. Of all
who have expressed an opinion on the sub
ject, those who recommend transportation to
Hudson's Bay or Western Australia seem to us—
if not best to have perceived—best to have re-
conciled these apparently conflicting duties.

Day by day it becomes mere evident England
is no place for the repentant and liberated con-
vict ; society, it appears, cannot afford to take his
newly-acquired honesty on trust. It is alarmed
by the misdeeds of members of his class, and its
prejudice otherwise seems inveterate. If we are
to keep our convicts at home, to all appearance
it must be as prisoners. To us such a procedure
seems, to involve a frightful expenditure, and to

It was, in truth, mortified vanity that led to be incompatible with justice. There are various
the grave mistake which materially complicated clas.ses of offenders, and this would be treating all
existing difficulties. FREDERICK WILLTAM had exhi-
alike. We should thereby shut out hope—that
bited " a courteous deference" to France, in claiming
most important means of amelioration. Even
her good offices. Switzerland was not prepared the .employment of our convicts on useful public
to surrender her highly-prized, albeit it may have works could not reconcile us to this. We don't
appeared to the quondam fugitive, when viewed know there would be much mere, if so much,
through Imperial spectacles, "a trifling sacrifice." cruelty in hanging them. To transport them to
She felt that adequate guarantees were indispens- some solitary island, and employ them there in
able before she abandoned her claim to national hopeless labour, would rid us of them, to be sure,
sovereignty. FREDERICK WILLIAM claimed an bu tis hardly worthy of more approval. The old
empty title. She was quite willing that he should srstem of transportation, with such ameliorations
retain it ! But when under its cover it was at- as have been found desirable, seems to be the last
tempted to justify rebellion against the existing and best resource. The difficulty is to find a
de facto and de jure Government it became quite place. To our thinking such a place is to be
a different thing ; and it became essential I found at Hudson's Bay. It is little populated,
to define clearly and accurately a precise liruit to capable of immense improvements, which would
, his pretensions. She sought not to confiscate hifi ultimately pay, and is already regarded with long-
private property or that of his adherents, but. no ing eves by the Canadian settler. A penal settle-
one should be more ready to recognise the Ais- ment once established would soon find every material
tinction between what is essentially private .3 nd for successful working. Employment for labour,
of a quasi public nature than Louis NAPOLEfI N) and that of a useful description, would be found
who went much further with respect to the Po s- at once ; and before any long period had elapsed
sessions of the ex-Royal family of France than. tho Lettien, to whom ticket-of-leave convicts, in all 1