The Sun.
London, England, 1844-01-15 00:00:00

FLANDERS MAIL.

BRUSSELS, JAN. 12.—The Minister of the Interior
will very shortly distribute a great work on educa-
tion in Belgium. It is a complete history of educa-
tion since 1794. The collection of documents forms
the half of two large octavo volumes. We are not
aware that any work so complete as this exists in any
country of Europe.
• At the opening of the sitting of the Chamber of
Representatives to-day, M. de Roo presented the
Report on the petitions relative to the transit of cattle
by the railway, proposing to refer these petitions to
the Minister of Finance, asking him for explanation.
Several Members wished the Report to be printed,
and discussed on Monday. The Minister of Finance
observed that the Royal Decree of Sept. 23 having
'been adopted by his advice and that of the Minister
of the Interior, the Report should be referred to both.
M. Mulon, and some other members, affirmed that the
decree in question was illegal, for that it could not be
founded on the law of the 28th March last, which
authorises the Government to modify the regulations
concerning the. transit. The Members decided that
the Report should be referred to the two Ministers.
The Chamber then resumed, and concluded the debate
on the budget of the Department of Justice, which
was voted unanimously. The sum voted is 10,983,000 f.

DRURY-LANE THEATRE.—It is many years since
there has been so brilliant a season at this establishment
as the present one ; and such is the attraction of The
Bohemian Girl and the new pantomime of Harlequin
King Pipin' that every prospect presents itself of its con-
tinuation. Benedict's opera, already in a forward state
of preparation, has been retarded, and Charles Sean,
who was to have appeared on the Bth inst., does not
make his appearance until the 22d. The receipts have
realized, we are given to understand, upwards of 2,000/.,
a-week.
ASTLEY'S THEATRE.—This elegant theatre has
been crowded, night after night, during the representa-
tion of the Christmas pieces, and the spirited proprietor
has yielded to the earnest entreaties of his patrons and
friends, and announced his intention of keeping it open
for six nights longer. Our holiday friends will feel highly
delighted with this arrangement ; for the fun and amus-
ing representations are so very ludicrous as to draw forth
the loudest demonstrations of merriment and applause.
The subject of the pantomime is taken from Burns'
celebrated production " Tam O'Shanter," of which we
gave a full account at its first production. The enter-
tainments conclude with the Scenes ii the Circle, the
performances of Mons. Plege, and the Victories of Murat,
of which we have before expressed a favourable opinion.
The bill of fare is highly attractive.
KEEN SHAVING.—It will be remembered that a
market has commenced at Seaham-h
and ar
tobourfor the con-
vAience of the colliery districts,improve and
extend the trade at that place, the tradesmen
under-
taking to supply every article of as good quality and on
the same terms as in the large towns in this district. On
the last market day, a pitman went into a barber's shop
to get his week's crop removed from his chin, when,
having been duly soaped, and all ready for the operation,
he suddenly started up, and exclaimed, "- Does thou
shave at Durham prices ?" " Yes," exclaimed the
astonished shaver, " what for ?" " Why," said the
pitman, " if thou had'nt thou should hive washed the
soap off again, my lad, for we'll pay nae mair than
Durham prices.—Newcastle Advertiser.
The young lady who has taken the Neapolitans by
the ears, under the cognomen of Favante, is a Miss Ed-
wards, a pupil of Crivelli, who used to sing at the Aca-
demy concerts a season or two back ; and who belonged
to that institution.—Dramatic and Musical Review.
THE FAILURE OF A LARGE HOSIERY HOUSE.—
Messrs. Nevill, Son, Rossall, and Co., of Cary-lane, Lon-
don, this week, has produced a great sensation in this
market, and some houses are large creditors, but from
the last report it appears probable that there will not
ultiw&tely be nay loss.--Letcestersitirs Mercury.

ANTI-CORN-LAW .MEETING AT

EDINBURGH.

On Thursday a public meeting was held in the New
Music Hall (Assembly Rooms), the largest public hall
in Edinburgh, to receive a deputation from the National
Anti-Corn-law League, consisting of Richard Cobden,
Esq., M.P., John Bright, Esq., M.P., Colonel T. P.
Thompson, and R. R. Moore, Esq., the object of the
meeting being to promote a subscription in Edinburgh
and neighbourhood in aid of the Great League Fund of
100,0004, to be applied in securing the total and imme-
diate repeal of the corn-laws, the Right Hon. the Lord
Provost in the chair; and among those on the platform
were, Richard Cobden, Esq., M.P.; John Bright, Esq.,
M.P. ; Colonel T. P. Thompson; R. R. Moore, Esq. ;
Bailies Duncan and Gray; William Dick, Esq., Dean of
Guild; Councillors Wright, James Duncan, Stark, Lo-
thian, Stott, Cruickshank, Grierson, Dodds, Drummond,
Lindsay, and Sanderson.
The Lord Provost, Mr. Cobden, Colonel Thompson,
and Mr. Bright, addressed the meeting, and a resolution,
cordially approving of the objects and exertions of the
Anti-Corn-law League, was adopted.
The CHAIRMAN announced the amount of subscrip-
tions, including the sums which had been previously sub-
scribed, to be 1,1421.
[A very full report of the meeting is given in the
Edinburgh Advertiser of Friday, but we cannot find room
for it.]

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Portrait,
MEMOIR and CORRESPONDENCE of the
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from the Mountains," "Memoirs of an American Lady," &c.,
&e. Edited by her Son, J. P. GRANT, Esq.
London : Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans.

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tion on Wood by G. F. Sargent, 15s. cloth,
THE LIFE and ADVENTURES of JACK
of the MILL, commonly called " Lord Othmill ;"
created, for his Eminent Services, Baron Waldeck, and Knight
of Kitticottie ; a Fireside Story. By WILLIAM HOWITT.
Also, just published, by MARY HOWITT, with Ten Wood
:Engravings by G. F. Sargent, price 10s. 6d.,
THE CHILD'S PICTURE and VERSE BOOK.
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THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
THIS EVENING, JANUARY 15,
Will be performed CINDERELLA. Felix, Mr. W. Harrison;
Cinderella, Mrs. A. Shaw.
After which, will be repeated a New Grand Comic Christmas
Pantomime, entitled HARLEQUIN AND KING PEPIN ; or-
VALENTINE AND OFtSON. Harlequin, Mr. Howell; Colum,
bine, Miss Carson; Clown, Mr. T. Ridgway; Pantaloon, Mr.
Blanchard.
Dress Boxes 75., Second Price 3s. 6d. ; Upper Circles of Boxes Is.,
Second Price 3s. ; Pit 36 , Second Price 26.; Middle t'allery 25.,
Second Price Is. ; Upper Gallery Is., Second Price 6d.

THEATRE ROYAL, COVENT-GARDEN.
M. JULLIEN'S CONCERTS.
M. Jullien regrets that he is unable to give a Concert this Evening,
Monday, Jan. 15, the Theatre having been let for that evening pre-
vious to his occupation.
TO-MORROW, TUESDAY, JANUARY
Will be produced a New Comic Quadrille, by M. Jullien, entitled
THE IRISH ECHOS :
Air, Semiramide—Echo, Life let us cherish.
Air, Poor Mary Ann—Echo, Nix my dolly Pals.
Air, Duncan Grey—Echo, Yankee Doodle. •
Air, Huntsman's Chorus—Echo, St. Patrick's Day and Rule Britannia
The National Air in the Finale will be given with New and Grand
Effect, in aid of which Twelve Cornets-a-Piston will be added to
the Orchestra.
Doors Open at Half-past Seven, commence at Eight &Clock.
Promenade, Is , Upper Boxes, Is. ; Dress Circle, 2s. ; Private
Boxes, 14 Is. Tickets to be obtained at the Box-office or the
Theatre; of Mr. Mitchell, Old Bond-street; Mr. Andrews, New
3oud-street ; Mr. Sams, St. James's-street; and M. Jullien's Office,
3, Maddox-street, Bond-street.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
MK. BENJAMIN WEBSTER, LESSEE.
RE.ENGAGEMENT OF PROFESSOR RISLEY
AND HIS INFANT SON.
THIS EVENING, JANUARY 15,
Will be repeated the Comedy of THE MERRY WIVES OF
WINDSOR. Sir John Falstaff; Mr. Strickland; Master Slender,
Mr. C. Mathews ; Mr. Ford, Mr. Stuart ; Mr. Page, Mr. Howe;
Fenton, Mr. Caulfield; Sir Hugh Evans, Mr. Webster; Mrs. Page,
Madame Vestris ; Mrs. Ford, Mrs. Nisbett ; Mrs. Quickly, Mrs.
Glover ; Anne Page, Miss Mattley.
Atter which, the Unparalleled Performances of Professor RISLEY
and his EON.
To conclude with a New Fairy Extravaganza, entitled THE FAIR
ONE WITH THE GOLDEN LOCKS! King Lachrymoso, Mr.
J. Bland; Prince Graceful, Miss P. Horton ; Queen Lucidora,
Miss Julia Bennett.
Orchestra Stalls, ss. ; Boxes, ss. ; Pit, ns. ; Gallery. 25.; Upper
Gallery, Is. Half.price—Boxes3s. ; Pit, 25.; Gallery, Is. ; Upper
Gallery, 6d. Doors opened at Half-past Six, and the Perfermances
commence at Seven.
Tickets and Places to be had of Mr I. T. Archer, at the Box-
office, from Ten till Five.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
The Best Pantomime of the Season—Gorgeous Scenery.
THIS EVENING, JANUARY 15,
The New Drama, embracing Extraordinary Effects, Powerful Cast,
and Novel Scenic Display, called
THE BOHEMIANS; or, The Rogues et Paris. Principal
Characters by Messrs. Lyon, 0. Smith, Wright, Wieland, Maynard,
Mrs. Yates, Miss E. Stanley, F. Matthews.
After which ,a New Grand Christmas Pantomime, called HAIL
LEQUIN BLUE BEARD; or, The Fairy of the Silver Crescent.
Produced with Enormous Splendour and Wonderful Effects!
Columbine, Miss Billion ; Harlequin Quicksilver, by the inimitable
Wieland; Clown, by the Grimaldi of the day, Mr. T. Matthews,
from the Theatres Royal, Covent-garden and Drurylane ; Panta.
loon, Mr. Johnstone.
Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, Is. ; Second price at Nine. Doors
open at Six, commences at a Quarter before Seven o'Clock.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD.STRERT.
LESSEE, Mr. J. 111. MADDOX.
THIS EVENING, JANUARY 15,
Will be performed LUCREZIA BORGIA. Don Alphonso, Mr.
Burdini ; Gennarro, Mr. Allen ; Matti° Orsini, Mrs. H. P. Grattan;
Gubetta, Mr. Walton ; Lucrezia Borgia, Madame Eugenia Garcia.
After which, A DAY WELL SPENT.
To conclude with the New Musical Burlesque
P. spectacle, entitled
THE MAGIC MIRROR. Sing. Song, Mrs. IL Grattan ; Poo.
ro., Mr. Paul Bedtord ; Sloe.Leat, Miss R. Isaacs.
•

DAVIDGE'S ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
As usual, the funniest and most successful Pantomime.
THIS EVENING, JANUARY 15,
Will be repeated THE BOHEMIANS OF PARIS. Supported
by Messrs. Saville, Hughes, Hicks, IL Bonner, Johnson, Smith, Mrs.
H. Vining, and all the Members of the First Company in the World.
After which an entirely new Grand Comic Pantomime, with
Splendid Scenery, Superb Dresses, Inimitable Properties and Tricks,
every thing new and of the most costly description, HARLEQUIN
GRAMMAR, or, Lindley Murray,and AEI 0 U. Harlequin, Mr.
W. H. Harvey ; Grotesque, Mr. Stilt; Clown, Mr. Fuller; Pants.
loon, Mr. Hawkins ; Columbines (alternately) bliss M. R. Fair_
brother and Miss Sharpe.
Places and Private Boxes to be had of Mr. Kerschner, at the Box-
office, from Eleven to Four.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE OF ARTS.
Under the Management of Mr. Batty, Proprietor.
Triumphant Success of the Splendid Christmas Holiday Fetes.—West-
minster-Bridge is now open—Juvenile Nights.
THIS EVENING, JANUARY 15,
Will be performed a Grand Comic Pantomime, entitled HARLE-
QUIN I'AM O'SHAN TER, and his STEED MEG ; or, The
Witches of Alloway Kirk. Harlequin, Mr. Gibson ; Columbine,
Mdlle. Cushnie ; Clown. Mr. King; 'Pantaloon, Mr. Mathews.
New Scenes in the Circle, and unequalled Feats of Horsemanship.
Te conclude with the splendid French Spectacle of THE VIC-
TORIES OF MURAT, THE SOLDIER OF FRANCE; or, The
General, Prince, and King.
Acting and Stage Manager, Mr. W. D. Broadfoot. Stalls. ss. ;
Boxes, 45.; Upper Boxes, is.; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, Is. ; Upper Gallery,
6d. Box-office open daily from Ten till Four. Stage Boxes, One
Guinea; Half-price to Ditto, Halt-a-Guinea Private Boxes, Two
Guineas; Half-price to Ditto, One Guinea. 'Half-price, Half-past
Eight.

ROYAL VICTORIA tHEATRE.
THIS EVENING JANUARY 15,
Will be performed an entirely 'New Domestic Drama, entitled
POVERTY ; or, Mary Graham. Leonard, Mr. Freer • Jemmy
Tacit, M. Nantz ; Squire Graham, Mr. Dale; Patty Parrot,i Miss
Arden ; Mary Graham, Miss Vincent.
After which will be produced THE FAIRY LADY; or, the
Cabinet of Bronze.
To conclude with HARLEQUIN LINCOLN LUCKY OF LAM.
BETH; or, The Three Sisters of Witch Willow Dell. Harlequin,
Mr. Chapino ; Clown, Mr. Scaxbrow ; ratntalcon, Mr. menu,
Columbine, Minn Ai. Schmidt,

WORTHY OF REMARK.—The fact that
many of the principal Hospitals in the Kingdom, among
which it is sufficient to name Guy's, St. George's, and the
Westminster, in the Metropolis ; and the Manchester, Bristol,
and Brighton Infirmaries, have adopted BETTS'S PATENT
BRANDY, in preference to Foreign, affords a sufficient gua-
rantee to the consumers of Brandy of the extreme purity of
the article, the connoisseur being, at the same time, baffled in
his attempt to distinguish between its flavour and that of fine
Cognac. Price, pale or coloured,' in quantities not less than
Two Gallons, Eighteen Shillings per Gallon, at the Distillery,
No. 7, Smithfield Bars, leading to St. John-street.