The Sun.
London, England, 1859-05-04 00:00:00

OY AL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
Under the Management of Mr. Charles Kean.
THIS EVENING will be presented Shaltspeares historical
play of KINGMENRY V.
King Henry V., Mr. C. Kean ; Chorus, Mrs. C. Kean.

THEATEE-ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Lessee, Mr. J. D. Buckstone.
THIS EVENING will be performed theHE new and o The
riAnal
Comedy, entitled THE WORLD AND T STAGE.
Characters by Messrs. Compton, Buckstone, Howe, W. Far-
ren, Rogers; Miss Amy Sedgwick, &c.
After which, a NEW lassical Extravagaeza entitled
ELECTRA IN A ELECTRIC LIGHT. Messrs.
Compton, Braid, Clark,.
Wilkins, Misses Fanny Wright.
Eliza Weekes, and Louisa Leclercq.
And 'TWAS I.

Commence at 7.

W-Clr THEATRE - ROYAL, ADELPHL
Sole Proprietor and Manager, Mr. Benj. Webster.
THIS EVENING, THE SERIOUS FAMILY. Messrs.
B. Webster, Billington, Toole ; Miss Woolgar, Miss Sims.
after which, THE DEVIL ON TWO STICKS. Mr. J.
Toole, P. Bedford, Misses Woolgar, Keeley, Arden, and
Kate Kelly.
Followed by THE PRETTY GIRLS OF STILBERG.
Mr. B. Webster, Billington, Eburne, MissesWoolgar, KeeleY,
and Arden.

Acting sianager—Mr. Wm. Smith.
Doors open at a quarter-past six—Commence at sevefees Box
Office open from 10 to 5 -no charge for booking,. o to
servants permitted. A registry kept of all articles found.

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE.
Lessee and Directress, Miss Swanborough
THIS EVENING went be produced a newOF CTHE omediettTWO a, by
3. M. Morton, Esq., itled WHICH
supported by the company.
Aft NDer which, THE MAID
YAND THE MAGPIE.
To coaclude with VAKE BROWN. Mr. J. Clark.
Commence at 7o'clock.

,g ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE,
Westminster-road.
Lessee and Madager Mr. William Cooke.
Immense Success of ISTANHOE.—Overflowing, Houses
NiZhtly.
THIS EVENING, the performances will commence with
a new grand spectacle, founded on Sir Walter Scott's popular
work, entitled IVANHOE; or, The Lists of Ashby, intro-
ducing among the vast resources of this great Hippodramatic
Temple,Tournaments, Processions, Banners, Combats, Tilts,
Victories, and Achievements in extraordinary magnificence.
Ivanhoe, Mr. R. Phillips ; Isaac of York, Mr. Jas. Holloway;
Richard of England, Mr. Herbert ; Robin Hood, Mr. Wm.
Cooke, jun.; Rebecca, Miss Bathurst; Lady Rowena, Miss
Dowton.
After which, the matchless and unrivalled SCENES IN
THE CIRCLE, introducing Mr. John Henry Cooke, the
greatest equestrian in the world : together with Miss
Emily Cooke, Madame Blanche, Madame Bridges, Madlle.
Fleurette, and Madame Francisco, being the greatest amount
of female equestrian talent ever seen in one night in any
theatre. Grotesques—Messrs. Hemming and Thorne.
To conclude with the Farce of BATHING.
:Dress Circle, 4s. ; Boxes, 3s. ; Pit, 2s, ; Gallery, Ss. ; Upper
Gallery, 6d.
Private Boxes, £4 45, £2 2s, aad ls.
Stage Manager. Mr. R. Phillips

ASTLY

fIANTERBURY HALL AND FINE ART
V GALLERY, Westminster-road.—Open at Seven.
EVERY EVENING during the week will appear
TAE DELEPIERRE FAMILY,

consisting ofJuvenile Violinists, viz., Jules, Juliette,
and Julia Delepierre, aged, respectively, FOUR, SIX, and
EIGHT years.
The perfect execution by these Lilliputian Artistes of some
of the most difficult and brilliant Solos, Duets, and Trios ever
written for the violin, has excited mingled wonder and admi-
ration in Continental Musical Circles, and drawn forth enthu-
siastic tributes of praise from the Public Journals of France
and Belgium.
They will perform EVERY EVENING, at NINE and
ELE% EN o'clock, in addition to the usual Entertainments.

THE WEATHER.--SUN Orr!cm, MAY 4.
THERMOMETER, IN THE SHADE.
57—highest since noon yesterday.
55—lowest this morning and during the night.
58—this day at noon.
BAROMETEE-29.82—falling.
WIND, North-Easterly; rather fresh, with very fine
eather.

FRENCH DECLARATION OF
WAR AGAINST AUSTRIA.

" Oh, that mine enemy would write a book !"
was the time-honoured exclamation. Something
more will, however, be now required, and if a suffi-
ciently important Italian proclamation or mani-
festo will be looked for, Louis NAPOLEON, at the
very moment of proclaiming the war occasioned by
his own criminal ambition, has thought proper to
applaud the extraordinary moderation, the miracu-
lous gentleness which he has displayed. Austria
is the only delinquent. It is she who, by her
invasion of Piedmont, has declared war against
France ; and the result is, that either the Austrian
dominions must extend to the Alps, or that Italy
must be free to the shores of the Adriatic.

It is a new mode of " begging the question."
We do not in any degree desire to defend FRANCIS
JOSEPH. He himself, as well as his predecessors,
grossly abused the power so unfortunately and
unwisely granted forty-five years ago. They
alienated the affections of those who became their
subjects, and to the utmost of their power pre-
vented the amelioration in the Petty States that
might otherwise have been anticipated. But cer-
tainly the course adopted by LOUIS NAPOLEON has
precipitated the crisis, and rendered war inevitable.
It is thereforefore simply ridiculous for him to prate
about moderation, or to declare that hitherto it has
been the rule of his conduct. He will observe
treaties, but on what condition ? They shall not
be violated against him ! He is to decide on that
point; and he insists on being judge and jury in
his own case, refusing the arbitration or mediation
of any Power, even of one beyond the slightest
taint of suspicion. This will not do. It is too
much even for the immortal Jew Apella, or for the
most credulous member of that truly distinguished
• corps, "The Royal Marines !" But he does not
stop there. He declares that " France has shown
her hatred of anarchy." This is a new discovery, and
we should certainly be rejoiced to see the statement
verified, and to know that she, the model
country, would not tolerate either foreign
war or domestic disturbance, save in the last
extremity, when no other alternative remained.
He declares that " the object of the war
is to restore Italy to herself, not to impose on her a
change of masters, and to have upon her frontiers a
friendly people, who will owe their independence
to him." This seems rather contradictory. He does
not want to change masters (?) but he wants a
friendly people " who owe their independence to
him." If the old despotism be retained we cannot
understand the quasi independence, Davies' non
./Edipissum, and therefore must leave the solution
to the skilful scribes of the Muni,eur or Constita-
tionnel.

He is about to place himself at the head of the
army. That simple fact is worth at least twenty
thousand men to Austria. As we have already stated
there is no royal road to military science, and mere
theory will not be sufficient, unless the eye has
home accustomed to the conflicts of armed
squadrons, and the ear to the booming of cannon

and the deadly fusillades, where " every bullet has
its billet." He may, however, change his mind as
speedily as did his cousin, who found the Crimean
atmosphere by no means suited to his-constitution.

The husband of "the Royal Victim," having already
had some- painful experience of war. will, we sup-
pose, remain at home to coraforthis fifteen-year-old'
spouse, and to assist the Empress and Prince IM-
perial in the good government of the Empire. We
shall speedily see how Loris NAPOLEON prospers
in his new unde,taking, and whether the passion
for " playing at soldiers" has really entered
into his soul. Should he fancy that his
uncle's mantle has descended on his shoulders,
he will become the Scourge of
be the duty of every c ''' iv;1; Europe, and it will
aed nation to arrest
his dangerous career at its
very commencement.

The Government of Lord DERBY has one more
excellent chance of gaining an unassailable posi-
tion. In adopting substantially the India Bill of
the preceding Government.;they were blamed by
none, and taunted only by those whom they had
superseded, and naturally and excusably enough.

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THE SUN.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 1859.