The Sun.
London, England, 1857-12-16 00:00:00

• COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.

On the 10th ult. the suspension was notified at
L'verpool of Messrs. B. F. Babcock and Co., with
houses also at Glasgow and New York. It was
then mentioned that they had been brought down
by the absence of remittances from America ; that
a few months previously they were in possession of
a clear capital of 150,0001. ; and that they were
confident of their ultimate ability not only to pay
every ono in full, but to se3ure a considerable sur-
plus. To-day the following gratifying circular has
beenissued, announci on, their resumption of busi-
ness

"Referring to our circular of "Liverpool, o
elvithpouilL,Elie. 15.tcaff,3de
us much gratification now to announce to you our re-
sumptlou of payment.
"Our overdue acceptances will be paid on presenta-
tion at our bankers, with interest.
" We beg to thank our creditors for their forbearance
in not pressing their claims upon us, and to express our
regret at the inc.invenience our si 'dem.° bit- occasioned
them.

468. F. BABCOCK and Co., Liverpool.
"J. F. JAMIESON and Co., Glasgow."

A. meeting of creditors of Messrs. Mendes Da
Casto and Co., West India merchants, whose sus-
pension was announced on the 2d inst., was held
this afternoon. The probable dividend, it was
liabilities of Messrs. Willey and Co., silk-
mercex,
whose bills were mentioned as having been
returnedstaertechdee, will be about Bs. 9d. in the pound.
The
yesterday, are about 50,0001.

11ER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.I
GREAT CLASSICAL CONCERTS.
Positively the Last Night but Three.
M. Jullien begs to announce that his Annual Benefit will
take place This Evening (Wednesday.)
Vocalists, Madlle. Jetty Treffx (her last appearance), and
Signor Veroni —Violin, M. Remenyi.
The highly Successful INDIAN QUADRILLE, and
GENERAL HAVELOCK'S GRAND TRIUMPHAL MARCH
THIS EVENING (WEDNESDAY, December 16),t wil
be produced the New Grand Descriptive Comp,
by M. JuDien, entitled THE INDIAN QUADRILLE,
and GENERAL HAV ELOCK'S TRIUMPHAL MARCH,
performed by 11-;Jullien's Orchestra, assisted by the drums
and fifes of the Grenadier Guards, the Coldstream Guards,
and the Scots Fusilier Guards ; and a Grand Chorus, " Rule
Britannia," and " God Save the Queen." Selections from
Mr. Macfarren's Cantata, "The Sleeper Awakened." Ger-
man Lied, " The Kiss" (first time), Madlle. Jetty Treffk.
The magnificent decorations which were prepared for the
Bei Masque will remain during the continuance of these Con-
aer ta, The whole theatre will be ornamented with wreaths
and garlands of flowers, in gold, silver, and colours. The
decorations have been prepared by Messrs. Chabot and Co.,
who were etarged with the decorations for the grand ball at
tho reception of the Emperor Napoleon 111. at Stuttgart,
and who were engaged, at a great erpence, for the express
rrirpose of arranging at her Majesty's Theatre a display which
will be seen for the first time in this country.
The Concert will commence at 8 o'clock.
Prices of Admission—Promenade, is ; Upper Boxes, Is. ;
Gallery, Is. • Dress Circle, 2s. 6d.; Private Boxes, 10s.
6d. and upw;rds.
Prospectases, with fall particulars, may be had at the Box-
office of the Theatre ; of all the principal libraries ; and at
Jullien and Co.'s, 214, Regent-street.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE...—
M. JULLIEN'S GRAND BAt
M AS Q U E.—ln consequence of the great success of the Bal
Masque, M. Jullien will give a SECOND, and positively the
last this season, at the end of the Second Series of Concerts,
on MONDAY, Dec. W.—Applications to be made at the Box
Office of the Theatre.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Lessee—Mr. J. B. Buckstone.

THIS EVENING, to commence at Seven o'clock. with
a new Comedy, entitled AN UNEQUAL MATCH. Princi-
pal characters by Messrs. Buekstone, Compton, Chippendale,
W. Farren, Miss Amy Sedgwick, Mrs. Buckingham. White ,
as Mrs. E. Fitzwilliam.
After which, a new farce, by the author of Box and Cox,
entitled TAKE CARE OF DOWB, in which Mr. Bucketone
will sustain an original character.
To be followed by THE STAR OF ANDALUSIA.

Orchestra Stalls which may be retained the whole of the
evening), 6s. each, (No charge for booking.)

First Price. s. d. Second price. 0. d
Dress Boxes 5 0 Dress Boxes 3 0
Upper Boxes ... 3 0 Upper Boxes 2 0
P.t
Lower Gallery 1 0 Lower Gallery 0 6
Upper Gallery 0 CNo half-price to Upper Gallery.

OYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE. The
Ali public is respectfully informed that the play
of RICHARD THE SECOND will shortly be withdrawn,
and WILL NOT BE AGAIN REPRESENTED in this
Thaatre, with the exception of a few nights towards the ex-
Oration of Mr. C. Kean's period of management. It will be
repeated every evening during the week, and on Wednesday
next, 16th inst., for the 100th time.

,OPALI
Proprietor,
R I NEme
Charlesr. SB'B
THEATRE.Kean
THIS EVENING, will be performed S:iakspere's Tragedy
of KING RICHARD IL King Richard 11., by Mr. Ohas.
Kean ; Queen, by Mr?. C. Kean.
Preceded by a new farce, in one act, entitled A CASE
OF CONSCIENCE.

THEATRE ROYAL, &DELPHI.
Lessee—Mr. Ben. Webster.

THIS EVENING, will be performed THE GREEN
BUSHES, in which Madame Celeste, Mr. Wright, and Mr.
Paal Bedford will perform.

Followed by the original Apropos sketch, entit:ed THE
DRAPERY QUESTIOX_;__ or, Who's for India Y Messrs.
Wright, P. Bedford, C. Selby; Miss M. Wilton and Miss
!nary Keeley.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.—Lessee, Mr.
Dillon.—Under the joint management of
Miss LOUISA PYNE and Mr. W. HARRISON.
THIS EVENING, will be pe.formed Balfe's new opera,
THE ROSE OF C►STILLE. Characters by Miss Louisa
Pyne, Miss Susan Pyne, Miss Marian Prescott, Mr. Weiss,
Mr. A. St. Albyn, Mr. G. Honey, Wr. Wallworth, and Mr.
W. Harrison. Conductor, 31,. Alfred Mellon.
_ .

To conclude with the new Farce, entitled A PAIR OF
PIG EONS. Mr. G. Roney an .l Miss Cuthbert.
Private Boxes, £2 12s. sa., £2 25., and El lls. 6d. ;
6s. ; Dross Cireo, ss. ; Upper Boxes, 4s. • Pit, 25.;
Gallery, Is.—The Box 011103 is now open daily, from 11 to
5, under the direction of Mr. Chatterton, jnn.

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE.
Lessees, Messrs. Robson and Emden.
THIS EVENING, will be performed a new and original
tx,rnodietta, by Sterling Coyne, Esq., called WHAT WILL
THEY SAY AT BROMPTOIs.T ? Mr. R')bson, dsc.
After which, LEADING STRINGS.
To concinde with 130,)TS AT THE SWAN. Mr. Robson,
Mr. H. Wigan, and Mrs. Emden.
Commence at half-past Seven.

STRAND THEATRE.—Lessee, Mr. T. Payne.
—THIS EVENING, will be performed
BLACK-EYED SUSAN.

A Ballet Divertissement.

Followed by FOUNDED ON FACTS.

After whish-, the highly-suxessful and original burlesque,
written by Leicester Buckingham, entitled LA TRAVIATA;
or, THE LADY CAMELEOY. Miss Craven, Miss Victor,
Mr. F. Charles, Mr. G. Bolton, Mr. J. Howard, and Mr. J.
Clarke.

Commence at Seven. Stalls, 45.; Boxes, 3a.; Pit, ls.
Gallery 6,1.

itOYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Lessees, Messrs. Shepherd and Cresvrick.
THIS EVENING, will be performed AMBITION :
or, rho Throne and the Tomb.
After which, THE BARRISTER.
To oonclude with WELLINGTON FIGGS.

CANTERBIJRY HALL, Westminster-road.—
OPEN EVERY EVENING.—The follow-
ng company of Vocalists are engaged for the performance of
'talons from all the popular OPERAS, MADRIGALS,
CHORUSES, GLEES, DUETS, &c., viz. Russell,
Mrs. Badzey, Marine. Marietta, Mrs. Palmyre, Miss Bru-
. well, and Madame Marietta; Herr F. Jonghmans, Mr.
Renshaw, R. Grover, T. Farfant, S. Tones, J. Barker,
W. Melling, Senor An'onio, E. L. Rime, and Mr. St.
A.byn; Messrs. S. Collins, W. 1. Critchleld, and E. Mack-
ney. Pianoforte, Mr. Cecil Hicks; harmonium, Master
Williams ; Director, Herr F. Jonghmams. Commenoe at
Seven o'clock precisely. Suppers, &c., until twelve o'clock.

HIGH WATER. AT LONDON BRIDGE.

MIS DAY—Morn., 43 min. aft. 1-- Even., 1 min. aft. 2
To•Monitow—Morn., 20 min. aft. 2 —Even., 39 min aft. 2

THE WEATHER,—SuN OFFICE, DECESIBER 16.
THERMOAETEE, IN TfIC SITA.DE.
52—highest since noon yesterday.
49—lowest this morning and during the night.
53 —this day at noon.

BAROMETER, 30.13.
WIND, S.W. ; light, with mild dull weather.

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