The Sun.
London, England, 1857-01-19 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, MONDAY ETEINING, JANUARY 19, 11857

ROY AL PRINC ESS'S THE ATR E. illusory. Tbbe writer in question, after recount-
THIS EVENING will be performed
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM.
After which, a new grand Christmas Pantomime, called
ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL LAMP;
or, Harlequin and the Genii of the Ring. Harlequin, Mr.
Cormack ; Clown, Mr. Hnline ; Pantaloon, Mr. Paulo ; Co,
lumbine, Miss C. Adams.

ing ♦ery lucid ly, and with the most persuasive
affectation of succinctness, the principal events
leading to thl3 lawless seizure of Herat by Persia,
and to the cu nsequent declaration of war against
the SHAH by the Governor-General of India, in the
name of the British SOVERElGN—protests against
the notion t hat the Government of Teheran has
been in any -way influenced of late by instigations
coming from that of St. Petersburg. The Edin-
burgh review er, in fact, observing "we by no means-
concur with those writers who declare that this is
not a Persian question, but simply a Russian ques-
tion"—adding, it appears to us rather inconsis-
tently, " There may be not merely a Russian but a
world-wide question before us, but the present is
a Persian question." Prevarication all this—
nothing but prevarication The question before
us is, of course, obviously a Persian Question, but
it is also, beyond that---and we say this despite
the Edinburgh's avowed dissent from the opinions
of " those writers " with whom it fails just now
to concur—distinctly, and we conceive, likewise,
none the less obviously, a Russian Question ! If
it be not—How about the recent Muscovite occu•
pation of that little group of islands in the south-east
corner of the Caspian ? How about the direct appeal
for Muscovite assistance recently addresied to the
CZAR by the Court of Teheran ? No—it is merely
another illustration after all of the old adage, to
the effect that none are so blind as those who
toil/ not see ! Notwithstanding which, however,
we who do see, we who cannot help seeing, with
so many glaring facts before us, all pointing in
one direction—assert still with the utmost possi-
ble degree of explicitness, and with all the earnest-
ness of conviction, that the new Persian war upon
which we have embarked has been originated,
fomented, and precipitated by the nefarious in-
trigues of the Russian Government.

1 HEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
THIS EVENING, to commence at Seven,
THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL, with Mr. Murdoch as
Charles Surfaee ; Sir Peter Teazle, Mr. Chippendale ; Sir
Benjamin Backbite, Mr. Buckstone ; Crabtree, Mr. Compton;
Joserh Surface, Mr. Howe ; Sir Oliver Surface, Mr. Rogers;
Moses' Mr. Clark ; Sir Harry (with a song), Mr. W. Farren ;
Lady Teazle, Miss Reynolds ; Mrs. Candour, Miss Talbot ;
Lady Sneerwell, Mrs. Poynter ; Maria, Miss E. Sabine.
After which, a new comic Christmas Pantomime, entitled
THE BABES IN THE WOOD, or Harlequin and the Cruel
Uncle. The scenery of the opening story painted by Mr. W.
Callcott. The music composed and arranged by Edward Fitz-
william. The pantomime produced under the direction of
M. Milano. Harlequin, M. Milano ; Columbine, Fanny
Wright; Pantaloon, Mr. Mackay ; and Clown, Mr. Driver.
•- - '

A Morning performance of the Pantomime will be given
every Thursday: commencing at 2, concluding at 4.

THEATRE ROYAL, AD ELPHI
Lessee—Mr. Ben. Webster.

Great Hit of A Night at Notting-Hill.
THIS EVENING will be performed
DOMESTIC ECONOMY.
After which, A NIGHT AT NOTTING-HILL, in which
Mr. Wright and Paid 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 new scenery, dresses, transformations,
&c., called

enforced. This is the time for action. A few
months, even a few weeks, may be too late. Let
petitions be multiplied, until every member is
intrusted with one or more from his constituency,
and let an earnest request for his support accom-
pany it, together with a significant hint of the
probable consequences of his neglecting or refusing
to comply with the demand. Let every voter bind
himself not to bestow his suffrage on any candi-
date who will not render complete justice to the
sufferers. By these means a comprehensive mea-
sure of fiscal reform may be secured, and those
who have long been oppressed will obtain tardy,
but effectual relief.

The Ballot, even at the Antipodes, is a formid-
able fact. Transportation is abolished, but the
Ballot, having proved itself where adopted in
England a dangerous foe to intimidation and un-
fair influence, and having threatened electoral
corruption also with a murderous attack, has been
transported—we hope not for life--to Australia ;
and there, though at large under a ticket-of-leave,
it has not desisted from its well-known practices ;
in Victoria it has actually garotted electioneering
abuses, deprived them of strength, and left them
for dead. Some time back we recorded this
daring exploit. Anglo-Saxons, who have voted
under their landlords' eyes, being now located at
Melbourne, have literally been forced to vote, no
one but their own consciences and HEAVEN being
witness to the fact ; and honest men have been
unable to prove which way they voted ; they
could give only an honest man's word for it !
Out of a constituency of 40,000 not an indivi-
dual could produce a voucher for his vote ! A
whole oonstituency was thus confessedly deprived
of that first right of an Englishman, to do all he
does openly and above board ; and worse than
that, no wealthy diggers or nugget-finders,
or lucky speculators—no mortgagees or Go-
vernment officials, or bankers, or lawyers, or
customers, could exercise the legitimate influence
over another's vote, which every man ought to
have who has another in his power. The English
" domestic institution" is decidedly in danger in
Victoria.

deal of mystery and of false argument which have
nothing to do with it, but the real question re-
solves itself into what we have stated, and the
friends of the Ballot should make their arrange-
ments accordingly. THE BALLOT HERE IS A BRIL-
LIANT SUCCESS.

In reference to the sentence we have put in
italics we have often thought the matter might be
brought home personally to a candidate opposed
to the ballot like General CODRINGTON just now
at Greenwich. "Do you think the majority of us
will vote for you if certain persons know how we
vote, but against you, if only we ourselves know ?
If so, you either think us rogues to be purchased,
or dependents who have no right to a vote. If
you do not think so, then why refuse us protec-
tion we ask for our votes since the result would be
the same ? "

THU MINISTERS.—The members of the Cabinet are
expected to arrive in London in the early part of the
week. The Duke of Argyll, Sir George Grey, the
Lord Chancellor, Lord Panmure, Mr. Labouchere,
and Lord Stanley of Alderley, are already in London.
Lord Palmerston, it is expected, will arrive from
Broadlands to-day or to-morrow, his lordship having
nearly recovered from his recent attack of gout. Lord
Granville is expected in town to-day, as is also the
Marquis of Lansdowne from Windsor Castle. Sir
George Lewis is expected in the beginning of the week
from his seat in Herefordshire.
Lord John Russell has left Florence for England.
Mr. Disraeli is prolonging his stay at Paris.
The Earl of Aberdeen and one of his sons are on a
visit to Sir James Graham, at Netherby.
His Grace the Duke of Northumberland has given a
donation of 5/. towards the funds of the Jewish Ceme-
tery, Durham.
The Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone, M.P., and Mrs.
Gladstone arrived at their residence on Carlton-house-
terrace, on Friday, from visiting Lord and Lady Lyttel-
ton, at Hagley Hall, Worcestershire, and have since
left town to join the circle visiting the Right Hon.
Sidney and Mrs. Herbert, at Wilton House, near
Salisbury.
Mr. John Bartlemore, of Paisley, has been appointed
Commissary Clerk for the county of Renfrewshire.
STEALING CHEQUES.—On Saturday John Macdonald
was fully committed for trial for stealing two cheques
for 34/. and 361. respectively, the property of his em-
ployer, Mr. Fre wer, of Southampton-row.
THE LATE MR. BROTHERTON.—A meeting is to be
held to-day (Monday), in the Town-hall of Manchester,
to promote the erection of a monument, or a memorial
of some kind, to the late member for Salford.
SACRED HARMONIC SOCIETY. —The second and last
performance of the " Lobgesang" and "Requiem," takes
place this evening.
GREAT HANDEL FESTIVAL, 1557,—Official notice has
been given that the examination of the numerous offers
of assistance in the orchestra at the Great Handel Festi-
val, at the Crystal Palace, in May next, has commenced.
It is also stated that no promise can be given that appli-
cations received after this week will receive considera-
tion, unless under very special circumstances.
SUDDEN DEATH IN CRIPPLEGATE CHURCH.—Yesterday
morning, just before the commencement of divine ser-
vice, Mr. Prickett, a gentleman who was formerly one
of the churchwardens, was observed to fall back in his
pew. Medical assistance was instantly procured, and
he was removed to the savings bank, where in a short
time he expired.
CONFIRMATION OF THE ELECTION OP THE LORD
BISHOP OF RIPON.—Yonlr, Saturday.—The ceremony
of confirming the election of the Rev. R. Bickersteth,
D.D., the newly-appointed Bishop of Ripon, took place
at the cathedral here to-day, in the presence of a large
congregation. The consecration of the bishop took place
at Bishopsthorpe.
SUICIDE AT HAMPSTEAD.—On Friday an inquiry was
held before Mr. Brent, at the Castle Tavern, Hamp-
stead, respecting the death of Mr. Curtis, a retired
architect of considerable property. The deceased was
at the Castle on Wednesday morning, apparently in
his usual health, and half-an-hour after was found dead,
hanging to a gate close by. Evidence was given of a
state of despondency for some time past, and the jury
returned a verdict of " Insanity."
FREE TRADE WITH RUSSIA. —We observe, by a public
notice inserted in the Malta newspapers by the Russian
Consul, that, under orders from his Government, all
ships or persons proceeding to the Russian porta of the
Black Sea or Sea of Azoff must be furnished with a spe-
cial bill of health, to be obtained on application to the
Consulate.
THE AUSTRALIAN MAILS.—The Government has de-
cided on appointing Admiralty agents to take charge of
the Australian mails under the new contract. These
agents will be lieutenants in the royal navy, and will be
under the supervision of the captain superintendent of
mail packets at Southampton. The staff of Admiralty
agents connected with the Southampton station will
shortly consist of upwards of 40 naval lieutenants.
THE SAMARITAN INSTITUTION.—Mr. Barber, the sec-
retary of the institution, was in attendance on Saturday
at one o'clock in the Guildhall, in order that the inves-
tigation might be proceeded with, but the Alderman not
arriving till half-past four, Mr. Barber's medical adviser
said that it would be dangerous, after waiting in court
so long, to proceed with the further hearing of the case
that day. The further hearing was adjourned for a
week.
THE TYNE STEAMER.—SOUTHAMPTON, Jan. 18.—The
unfortunate man who had his back broken by being
jammed betwesi the back and the sponson of the
steamer, as mentioned in The Sun, of Saturday,
died yesterday afternoon, and an inquest will be
held to-morrow at the Infirmary, where he died,
being removed there from the steamtug which brought
him to Southampton. His name was William Instance,
and he was one of the seamen of the Teviot steamship—
not the quartermaster of theTyne,as was at first reported.
There is nothing new to report with reference to the
Tyne.
The prospectus has been issued of the Nassau
Railway Company, with a capital of 1,600,0001. in 201.
shares, against which amount the Nassau Government
grant the company 1,000,0001. in 4 per cent. bonds,
while 200,1001. has been subscribed and paid by Wies-
baden shareholders. The railway will comprise about
120 miles (about 29 of which are wholly or partially
completed), and will form the link to bring Wiesbaden,
Rudesheim, Ems, and Weiiborg into connection with all
the principal German lines. The payment is proposed
of a high rate of interest during construction, and
sanguine statements are put forth of the returns to be-
realised thereafter.
BLENHEIM FREE DISPENSARY,—The annual ball in
aid of this excellent institution (situate in Blenheim-
street, Great Marlborough-street), is to be given at
Willis's Rooms this evening. The dispensary is under
the patronage of her Majesty the Queen, the Duchess
of Kent, the Duchess of St. Alban's, the Lady Elizabeth
Clements, the Duke of Devonshire, the Earl of Cardi-
gan, Lord John Manners, M.P., Lord R. Grosvenor,
M.P., Sir Benjamin Hall, Bart., M.P., Sir J.V. Shelley,
Bart., M.P., Sir W. M. Farquhar, Sir De Lacy Evans,
M.P., and Colonel Wood. The funds of the institutione
are not in so prosperous a condition as they should be,
owing principally to a great demand having been made
upon its funds in consequence of the fact that it was
in the midst of the district in which the cholera made
its most serious ravages during its last visitation of the
metropolis. Those demands continue to be made when-
ever there is any general sickness. It may be mentioned
that the entire services of the medical and surgical staff
of the institution are rendered gratuitously. J. T.
Ashton, Esq., surgeon, of 31, Cavendish-square, is the
treasurer of the dispensary.
WYLD'S GREAT GLOBE.—The new diorama of Russia,
which has recently been added to the attractions of
the "Great Globe, is among the most instructive
and interesting exhibitions of the day. In the two
dioramas now on view there are not lees than 90 very
admirably-painted views of the principal cities and towns
of Europe, or those scenes in Asia and the Crimea
which have so I.ately occupied so much of the attention
of the British public. The new diorama consists entirely
of Russian scenery and tableaux of sites and scenes
of the late war, and after a voyage in the Baltic, and
witnessing the destruction of Bomarsund, the forts
of Cronatadt, Revel, and Sweaborg, the visitor is
shown the stony massive buildings and statues of St.
Petersburg, and from thence proceeds to Moses,/ to
witness the coronation of the Czar, and then to Nijni,
Novgorod, famous for its great fair, and the rapid visit
of Sir Robert Peel, and his excellent investment in Bok•
harian tUtquoisees Sinope, Italafet, Giurgevo, Silistria,
the Sulina Mouth of the Danube, Gallipoli, Constanti-
nople, Scutari, Odessa, and its partial bombardment,
Anapa, Trebitond, Varna, the Battle of the Alma, the
Allied Vleete in the Black Sea, and lastly a sad but
beautifully painted representation of Cathcart's-bill.
The various tableaux of the dioramas are accompanied
by an explanatory lecture delivered by one of the nume-
rolls "guides to itriowlscliie" who occupy the different
departments in the Great Globe.
DEPUTATION TO SIR G. GREY.—On Saturday a
deputation &unposed of the tectori c b
churchwardens, and
vestrymen of toe parish of St. Jaro4o, Westminster, ai
an interview with Sir G. Grey, in order to cell his atten•
ti on to the increasing number of houses of ill-fame and
betting-offices in thet pert of London. &memorial was
read by Mr. Buzzard, the vestry clerk, which stated that
houses kept for prostitution had become alarmingly nu-
mere& in the perlshi and that they were not only highly
injurious to pubii6 iilotals but seriously detrimental to
the value of property. The meniatiM then referred to
the existence of betting-houses and to the obstruction on
the highways occasioned by the persons frequenting these
hou4ss, and concluded by requesting that some law
should be framed to remedy both the grievances com-
plained of. Sir Geo. Grey said that he would refer the
first complaint to the Attorney-General. As to the ba-
ting houses the complaint was rather against the admi-
nistration of the law than the law itself. Sir R. Mayne
entered into an explanation of the difficulties experienced
by the police in obtaining convictions against the pro-
prietors of betting houses. A conversation arose as to
the powers of the police in regard to obstructions in
the streets. Mr. Geesin said he had been informed that
poicemen were in the habit of frequenting gambling
houses. Sir R. Mayne said he bad not received a single
complaint on the subject, Sir G. Grey, after replying to
several statements made by members of the deputation,
intimated that the memorial should have his considera-
tion, and that he would communicate with the Attorn'
General in reference to the most effective steps for car-
rying the existing law bearing on the subjects brought
under his notice into operation,

Now, the press is free in Australia, but most
unaccountably the respectable press of Melbourne
I is enthusiastic on behalf of the expatriated Ballot.
It sees virtues where the " leading organ" of
England sees crimes. The " organ," accordingly,
being rather hard up for witnesses, and finding
none at Melbourne, sends a " commissioner" to
Adelaide, who cuts out of the Adelaide Weekly
Dispatch a testimony against the Ballot in the
sister colony. The said Dispatch testifies that the
Melbourne editors are false witnesses ; that they
lie in the face of their own columns, and that
these advocates of the Ballot themselves prove it
to be a dead failure. This seems, indeed,
somewhat strange. We should not, with-
out some special reason, quote an Edinburgh
journal to prove how ai election was
conducted at Bristol ; and there seems even
less reason for quoting an Adelaide journal on a
Melbourne election. Mr. F. H. F. BERKELEY,
therefore, takes the liberty to remind the " lead-
ing organ" of this singularity in its proceedings,
if indeed singular it be for the " organ" to ad-
duce evidence on one side only ; and in the letter
addressed to us on Thursday he remarks on the
known jealousy felt by Adelaide for the rival
colony of Victoria and for its institutions. The
jury appealed to, the English public, must judge '
therefore for themselves of the value of the Edi-
torial witness, who witnessed no more than auy of
us have, the things (we cannot call them facts) to
which he testifies.

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