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

THE SWISS AT NAPLES.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.
Sir,—At this moment the eyes of Europe are
turned towards Switzerland. It is a glorious sight
to behold a people girding themselves up to defend
their independence. Hence no man with a heart
can dissemble his lively sympathies. All honest
men manifest them with an unanimity and an
energy which drown the malevolent insinuations
of those mean slaves who abhor every liberal idea,
and who are dead to every generous feelin.
In the midst of this concert of well-deserved
praise, would it be becoming that a voice from the
democratic party should tell some unpleasant
truths to the Swiss ? I have a long time he:i ated,
but, after mature reflection, I am persuaded that it
will render a service to democracy in general as
well as to Switzerland itself. It is well that on the
eve of battle the champion of nationality and of
liberty should be invited to purify his conscience
from all stain.
It is well that a voice whose sincerity cannot be
doubted should tell the Swiss at this solemn um- "
nient, " Brothers, take care 1 It- is not just that
while you are defending liberty at home you should
be the instruments of oppression abroad. See
what the illustrious Kossuth gained by voting in
the Hungarian Diet enormous subsidies of men and
money to aid the Emperor of Austria to reconquer
the Lombardo-Venetian provinces—the insurgent
students of Vienna marching to fight as volunteers
against the insurgents of Italy—the patriots of the .
National Parliament of Frankfort declaring them-
selves hostile to Italian nationality—the French,
Republic employing its cannon and its bayonets,
which might have liberated Europe, to replace the,
despotic Pontiff of Rome on his blood-stained
throne."
In the affair of Neuchatel, Switzerland claims
from Prussia, with calm and courageous dignity,
the indefeasible right which every nation possesses,
of giving itself the form of government best suited
to it.

At the same time the exercise of this right is
prevented at Naples, particularly, and above all,
by a pretorian guard of from 12,000 to 15,000
Swiss. It is, in fact, evident, to the whole world
that tyranny could not be maintained in Naples in
a durable manner without the support of that pre-
torian guard.
One can very well understand that generous souls
should hasten voluntarily where the battles of
liberty are fought. Italy will never forget that it
was for justice against iniquity that in the years
1848 and 1849 the brave Swiss shed their blood at
V;cenza and Venice.

One can comprehend likewise to a certain point
tsat volunteers may engage in foreign countries to
serve as soldiers in war time, particularly in coun-
tries which have not and cannot have a large
standing army.
But the King of the Two Sicilies has a numerous
national army which he might easily increase if he
wished, as the recruiting system in force in his
territories is similar to that of France. It is not
to carry on war that he takes Swiss troops into his
pay, but to maintain despotism in the country.
They are not soldiers he collects in the Swiss moun-
tains, but sbirri.
One is certainly too severe on this poor King,
who conscientiously carries on his trade of tyrant.
A part, and a great part, of the reprobation should
fall on the instruments he employs ; on the vile
mercenaries- who sell their souls for the service of
tyranny.
What would public opinion throughout Europe
say, what would diplomacy itself say, if the Bour-
bon of Naples, in place of having a pretorian guard
of 12,000 or 15,000 Swiss, had one of 12,000 or
15,000 Prussians ? And yet it would be less
odious to see despotism served by the subjects of a
King than by the citizens of a Republic.
It is melancholy to be forced to assert that with
respect to this scandalous traffic the moral sense of
the Swiss nation, iin other respects so honest and
so noble, appears to be perverted and paralysed.
When those mercenaries return home with the
competence acquired at the price of blood--.not of
their blood, but of the blood and tears of the vic-
tims of the tyranny they have served—they enter
jute the full enjoyment of their civil and political
rights, and they find among their fellow citizens
that regard and consideration accorded to those
who have gained their fortune by honourable
means. Public opinion in Switzerland stigmatises
not (as far as I know) one of the most dishonourable
actions a man could commit.
Some laws have been enacted since 1849 with
the apparent object of preventing enrolments for
foreign service. It would be very easy to prove
that those-laws are bad, and bully executed. It
is sufficient to mention the fact, that there are at
12,000 or 15,000 satellites of despotism
bearing the name of Swiss soldiers. So remarkable
a fact proves the insufficiency of those laws, and
could not exist without the material or moral com-
plicity of the nation itself. It is for the nation,
therefore, to look to it, to render its legislation
effective, its magistrate vigilant and severe, its
morals worthy of a free people. Its honour is at
stake. It cannot, it ought not, permit that the
Swiss name should be longer stained with this dis-
grace..._ - _ _ _ _

- I will not speak of the old capitulations, which
have now scarcely any importance. They exist at
present only as regards two regiments whose effec-
tive is reduced one-half in consequence of the pro-
hibition to enrol since 1849.

For want of better reasons extenuating circum-
stances are pleaded. It is said, "What will you
have of it ?" It is a peculiarity, and a particular
custom of our country. We supply soldiers much
in the same way that Savoy supplies sweeps.
I have lready proved that they are not soldiers,
but sbirri. The speciality to supply sbirri would
be an infamous speciality. What would be thought
of a nation who would say, our speciality is to sup-
ply executioners ?
It is with pain that I employ such language
towards a nation which has so many ancient and
modern claims to the esteem and friendship of every
elevated mind, but there are some ulcers which can
only be treated by the actual cautery.
I rely on the co-operation of every honourable
man in Europe who has faith in justice and human
dignity. I rely likewise, and more particularly, on
the co-operation of the Swiss, who love their coun-
try with an intelligent and manly love. Children
and slaves deny their faults. Upright and free men
confess and correct them. MANIN.
Paris, Dec. 30, 1856.

The Swiss Government have notified their intention
to raise a federal loan of 480,0001., in virtue of the
authority recently granted, and which was to the extent
of 1,200,0001. Of this 480,0001. the portion to be sub-
scribed in Switzerland is 100,0001. The remainder is to
be raised abroad. The bonds are be of 201., 401., and
2001., and they are to bear 5 per cent. interest, to be
issued at par, and to be redeemable in 20 years by a
sinking fund with annual drawings.
GREAT SNOW STORM ON THE YORKSHIRE MOORS.—
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few days by one of the most severe storms of wind and
snow experienced in that locality for a very long period.
The storm set in on Christmas night with severe frost
andof s
kai heavyptonft
downfalls
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the whole of the Craven district, in which the farmers
have sustained serious losses. The high prevailing
disr
winds drove the snow like an avalanche before it,
and the sheep have bad to be dug from drifts three
effects
snout.veryus, and they have
Ino disastrous,
theo neighbourhood
and four yards in depth. One farmer, who had nearly
500 sheep out, has scarcely recovered a tithe of them
alive ; on Conistone Moor 30 sheep were taken out
dead from one of the drifts ; on Embsay Moor nine
were found huddled together in a similar hole • on
Cracoe Fell a large number were either smothered
in the snowdrifts or frozen to death ; indeed, through-
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have been experienced by the farmers. The keen frost
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THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY LINE.—
Lessee, Mr. E. T. Smith.
Acting Manager, Mr. C. Mathews. Stage Manager, Mr. R.
Roxby. Scenic Artist, dr. W. Beverley.
GREAT ATTRACTION for the CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS.
Sixth Night of the Grand Christmas Pantomime, the
most magnificent ever produced on the English stage.
THIS EVENING, her Majesty's Servants will perform
A DAY AFTER THE WEDDING.
After which will be produced an entirely new and original
symbolical, hyperbolical, parabolical, and extra-physiog-
nomical grotesque, statuesque, and picturesque Grand Comic
Christmas Pantomime,which for some time past has employed
the unrivalled resources of this extensive establishment, and
which will be called or entitled, as it is entitled to be called,
SEE, SAW, MARGERY DAW
V Harlequin Holiday, and the Island of Ups and Downs.
The scenery entirely new, painted by and under the direc-
tion of /gr. William Beverley and numerous assistants. The
machinery by J. Tucker and assistants. The properties, de-
corations, tricks, changes, and transformations by Messrs-
Needham, Glindon, ezc. The masks, models, and PhYsiog-
nomical devices designed and executedi 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," " Jack and Jill," " Humming Top," " Hudibras,"
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 :
" Margery Daw,
" Sold her bed, and laid upon straw."
MSS. of Nursery Rhymes in British Museum.
Mien 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 ;
.4 Here we go backwards and forwards,
" And bore we go round and round."
Juvenile Chorus of the earliest period, supposed to belong to
the One. Up, Mr. Topham ; Down, Mr. Low; Opera-
boa, Rid Glove, Tiger and Brougham, and Porte-monnaie
=dents upon Up), Signor Lorgnette. Herr Tightfitt,
r Sancebox, and Monsieur Chinque ; Hard Up, Dupli-
cate, Distraint, and Rags (attendants upon Down), Mr. Friz-
hard, Mr. Pop,
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 virtue 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 do Ballet. Grand Ballet —Miss
Bosina Wright, Mdlles. 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,
Eyearight, Shouklerarms, Stand-at-ease, and March-
well ; Tailor, Mr. Broadcloth ; Cobbler, Mr. Waxsnd ; 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 Huggamugga (Sovereign of the
Land of Sixes and Sevens), Mr. Dawking ; Hurly- Burly (Lord
Chancellor), Mr. Bigwig ; Niminy-Piminy (the Lord Cham-
berlain), Mr. Noodledom ; 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-
temper ; Chef de Cuisine, Mr. Cook ; Prince Popinjay (of
the Land of Prettistory), Mr. Finefeather ; his Retinue,
Messrs. Glare, Dazzle, Gleam, Glitter, and Cutashine. 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, Smalley°, Longsix,
Splitup, Snapoff, &c. ; Thimble, Master Tom Thumb ;
Worsted, Mr. Bawla.way ; Bodkin, Mr. Pierce ; Tape Mea
sure, Mr. Inchbald; Hook and Eye, Messrs. How and Some-
bodye'se ; Shirt Buttons, Mr. F.arlypnrly ; 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 Hanphess), Mr. Strong'i'th'arm.
What Margery Daw goes to see, what she saw, and the re-
ward that Holyday bestows. Grand Scenic and Mechanical
Effects, exhibiting (in process )f ,enstruction) the Fairy Fac-
tory of Fancy, completed with t'r e assistance of Labour and
Imagination. Brilliant Tableau. T.e Transformation :—Two
Harlequins, Herr Derdin and Signor Veroni; two Sprites,
the Brothers Elliott ; two Pantaloor s, Mr. Barnes and Mr. G.
Tanner ; two Clowns, Messrs. Harry Bolono and Flexmore ;
the Gent; Mr. Halford ; two Columbines, Madame Boleno
and Miss Honey. The Ups and Downs of the Harlequinade,
showing the Ins and Outs and Tuna About of the Pantomime
Rally ; Toy Warehouse, Butcher's and Baker's Shop
(Bolenos. Deulin, 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—Thu 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)—Aldershott a size smaller
—Grand review of infantry—A military ball—Going in for a
fluster—Coming out with a roll—Clown make a peel to
baker's feelinrls—List. oh, List—Squaring a round of beef—
Clown takes a steak and gets a chop in return—Pantaloon
tries his hand at, a °erre and loses by it —Cut-and come a ;alit
—Clown takes a botcher's shop which Harlequin makes too
hot to holdhim. Tailor's Shop and Perfumery Warehouse (Vo-
roni, Barnes, and Honey). A gentleman in search of a tailor—
A suit that is quite the ticket—wraper—Railway
wrappers—Transfer d epo t shine• macliine—exptraorkilnary—
Something that won't wash--Cleaned out--Scent in and sent out-
Foreign versus English toothpowder linngary water—A
Frangipani bouquet—Wonderful effects of the Pistachio nut-
powder —A case of real distress—Pantaloon in a fix—Fur
niched Apartments for Single Men (Bolen." Denlin, and
Tanner).—Clop and Pantaloon in high life—A domestic re-
volution—Turning the tables—To bed, to bed—A drop too
much Clown now begins to reflect —The looking-glass follows
his example—Two beads better than one—Clown takes a turn
on the sofa, which also takes a turn on its own account—
Multiplication altercation, which ends with a regular row in
the house. Jadkie'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 (Malian of course) which
everybody understands—Bath poet 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, Deuln, 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
conch in England —Novel hatching—The old mail—Full in-
side—Clown off by the Express and Pantaloon by the
Rocket-1W appin'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 1856—0 h, 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
horse to suit every one :—Galleries, fid. and is, ; Second
Circle of Boxes, ls. fid. ; Pit, 2s. ; First Circle of Boxes,
2s. 6d. ; Dress Boxes, 3s. ; Stalls, ss. ; Private Boxes,
10s. 6d., le., 11. Ils. 6d., and V. 2s.
A Morning Performance of the Great Pantomime every
Wednesday, at Two o'clock.

ROYAL LYCEUM 1111EATRE.
Lessee, Mr. C. Dillon.
• THI3 EVENING will be prodnced an entirely new and
original cenabination 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, Esq.,
founded upon the ballet of Le Corsair, as produced at Her
Majesty's Theatre. The harlequinade upon things in gene.
ral. The new and magnificent scenery painted by Mr. F.
Fenton. Characters in the opening :
Conrail (the Corsair) lgiss Woolgar
Birbarto (his lieutenant) Mr, J. L. Toole
Seyde Pasha Mr. Barrett
Sing Smaul Mr. Holston
Yussi ff
Med ora Mrs. Charles Dillon
Gulnar Mrs. B. White
Znliem Mrs. Melville
submarina,„(her sixth appearnce)Miss Jessie Ryder
Serena Mies Marie Wilton
Clowns Mr. Tom Matthews and
Mr. 11. Marshall
„Mr. Stilt
, Mr. J. Marshall
The Brothers Nelson.
Miss Clara Morgan and
Miss Ladd.
To be preceded by THE KING'S MUSKETEERS. D'Ar.
tagnan, Mr. C. Dillon.
The box-office open daily, from 11 to 5, under the super.
ntendene,e of Mr. Chatterton, jun.
Carriages conveying parties to the Private Boxes to set
down at the State entrance in Burleigh-street.
A Morning Performance every Saturday, at 2 o'clock.

Pantaloon
Harlequin ..... ....... ...
Sprites
Columbines

STRAND THEA.TRE.—Manager, Mr. T.
Payne.—Thim Evening will be performed
ROBERT ICACAIRE.

To conclude with the immensely successful novel Burlesque
Pantomime of THE MAGIC MISTLETOE; or, Harlequin
Humbug and the Shams of London. The Fairy Christmas,
Miss E Wilton ; Good Humour, Miss Norbury ; Mercury,
Kiss Cameron ; Humbug, Mr. Herbert ; Cant, Mr. Bolton ;
Baron, Mr J. B. Johnstone • Sir Roland, Mr. Clarke ; Lord
Loyd., Miss Craven ; Addeipate, Miss Cuthbert ; Crambo,
Master W. Edouin ; Lady Aviles, Miss E. Jacobs ; Baroness,
Mr. G. Lee ;
Furbilosa, Mr. J. Howard. Novel Harle-
quinado :—Clown, Miss Cuthbert ; Little Clown, Master W
Edouiu ; Pantaloon, Mr. J. Clarke ; Harlequin, Miss Craven ;
Columbines, Miss E. Jacobs and Mlle. Collison ; Premier
Danseuse, gdle. Marie Charles.
New and magnificent Scenery, (te, New Curtain. New
Act Drop.
Commence at Seven. Stalls, :is. ; Boxes, 2s. ; Pit, ls. ;
Gallery, gd.
A morning performance of the Pantomime every Monday
at two o'clock.

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Lessees, Messrs. Shepherd and Creswick.
THIS EVENING, DOUGLAS
After which, HARLEQUIN AND THE SUMMER
QUEEN. Harlequin Mr. F. Glover; Clown, Mr. Buck :
Pantaloon, Mr. Bradbury
; the Four Sprites, the Fills Fa.
Ugly; Columbines, Mesdames Marie and Agnes.