The Sun.
London, England, 1857-12-29 00:00:00

LYCEUM THEATRE.

Last evening Mr. C. Dillon made his first appearance
this season in Sir B. Lytton's beautiful play of " RicLe-
lieu." Taken as a whole Mr. Dillon's conception of
the character of the wily cardinal was excellent. In the
earlier scenes of the play there was a want of lightness,
but as the action progressed, the actor warmed up, and
then came those bursts of passion and feeling for which
Mr. Dillon is so remarkable. In the fourth act he
created the greatest sensation, and at the fall of the
act drop the applause and cheering was so enthusiastic
that before silence could be restored be had to
appear and bow his acknowledgments. In the
celebrate I passage in the closing act of the play, in
which the vascillating Loui's implores the Cardinal to
resume the government of France, the acting of Mr.
Dillon rose to the highest point of dignity and grandeur,
and the curtain fell amidst the most enthusiastic cheer-
ing. The part of Julie was very gracefully sustained by
Mrs. C. Dillon, and Mrs. A. Mellon as the page acquitted
ber: elf with her usual ability. With a compliment to Mr.
Barrett, for the artistic manner in which he sustained
the part of Father Joseph, our praise must end. The li
gorgeous burlesque pantomime went off last night with
great eclat. The house was crowded in every part.

His Excellency Ferukh Khan, attended by Captain
Lynch and a numerous suite, left Claridge's Hotel
yesterday morning for the Easton statiov, and pro
needed by the 9.15 a.m. train to Bangor, for the pur-
pose of inspecting the Britannia Tubular-bridge. His
excellency is expected to return to town this evening.
His Excellency the Sardinian Minister is staying on
a visit with the Earl and Countess of Shaftesbury, at
their seat in Dorsetshire.
The Ducho.. Grafton and the Earl of Etiston have
returned to tovdh fromakefield Lodge, Stoney Strat-
ford. Her grace and his lordship will leave Clarges-
street to-morrow for Euston Hall, Norfolk, to be present
at the funeral of the lamented lady Charles Fitzßoy.
The Marquis and Marchioness of Salisbury's party at
Hatfield includes the Duke of Wellington, Viscount
Chelsea, Lord Sandys, Lord and Lady Rokeby, Lady
Cowley, Hon. Frederik Cadogan, Major-General Hall,
Sir F. Kelly, Mr. Bax, Mr. C. Parris, &c. The noble
marquis on Christmas-eve caused a liberal supply of
beef, bread, and strong ale to be distributed to 200
workmen and labourers employed on the Hatfield
estates.

The Countess Craven and the Ladies Craven arrived
in town yesterday from Ashdow Park. Her ladyship
will leave Charles-street to-day on a tour of visits..l
The Earl and Countess Howe are passing the season
at Gopsall Hall, Leicestershire, sorrounded by a family
circle.

The Earl and Countess of Westmorland are surrounded 9
by a select circle at Apthorpe, Northamptonshire.

The Eari and Countess of Shaftesbury are entertain-
ing a select circle at St. Giles' House, Dorset.
The Earl of Morley has resigned the colonelcy of the
South Devon Militia, which his lordship has held since
1845.

Viscount and Viscountess Palmerston are at Broad-
lands; where they intend to receive a succession of
visitors during the holidays.
Viscount Combermeru's Christmas gifts of warm
clothing and blankets were distributed on Christmas-
eve to the poor of Audlem, Aston, Wrenbury, Burly.
dam, Newhall, and other townships on his estates. Four
oxen were also provided to supply the cuttagers with
Christmas fare, and the tenants generally are invited to
dine with his lordship next week, at the Combermere
Arms, Aston. His lordship
maintains perfect health,
and gees out shooting almost daily.
Lord and Lady Ribblesdale areved in town yester-
day, from visiting the Earl and Countess Howe, at
Gopsall Hall.
The Hon. W. Nassau Jocelyn has joined the Earl of
Roden at the Queen's Hotel, Upper Norwood.

Sir Michael and Lady Bruce have arrived at Maurigy's
Hotel, from a continental tour.

Sir Benjamin and Lady Hall are passing the season
at L!anover, North Wales.

Lieutenant-General Shubrick bag arrived atMaurigy's
Hotel from Andover.

The mortal remains of the late Lady Charles Fitzroy
will be removed from town, to-morrow evening, for
interment, on Thursday morning, at the family mauso-
leum at Euston Hall.

The Hon. Mrs. George Anson and the Misses Anson
came to town to-Jay, from visiting the Earl and Countess
Howe at Gopeall Hall.
We regret to announce the demise, at St. Leonard's-
on-Sea, on Christmas-day, of the Hon. Augusta Mande,
daughter of the lite Viscount Hawarden. Her ladyship
had only attained her 27th year.
We understand that the title by which Mr. Charles
Compton Cavendish wi l be called to the Upper House
is Lord Chesham.

FOOTRACING IN INICLAND.---The Monkstown ani Pas
sage annu 1 footraces and naval and military sports came
off on St. Stephen's day (Saturday), on the Monstowo
course, near Dublin. The day having been proclaimei.
a general holiday by the mayor, there were large crowds
of persons on theground. The baud of the Royal Elthome
militia attended. Mr. W. Johnson, late of the Rifle
Brigade, who once beat Col. Astley, and Mr. Taylor,
who was lately beaten by Cul. Astley, but beat Mr.
Machell, were both on the course, but did not rue. the
second race was won by a yard by Mr. Qtiaine, of Mal
low, Mr. Maohell being second. The De Vesci silver
cup was won by Mr. Machel! by two yards, Mr. Quaine
being second. Mr. Machell also won the champion's
belt of all Ireland. Jumping and throwing weights
followed the running.
SUICIDE.—Last night an ii.quest was held on the body
f Richard Strigger, aged 33, a smith, who resided at 10,
Cold Bath.Tquare. On the night of Saturday week the
deceased and his wife were heard quarrelling and shortly
after the latter informed the people in the house that her
husband had cut his throat. A surgeon was sent for,
who dressed the wound, and the deceased was taken to
St. Bartholomew's Hospital, where he died on Sunday
e
from a vident bleeding of the wound coming on.
wife stated that she had stopped out late on the night
when her husband cut his throat ; that he was jealous
of her, and had quarrelled with her about stopping out,
Verdict, temporary humility.