The Sun.
London, England, 1857-03-09 00:00:00

SCOTLAND,

LEITH BURGHS.—On Saturday afternoon the Lord-
Advocate addressed a crowded meeting of his constitu-
ente in the Assembly-rooms, Leith ; Provost Taylor in
the chair. The Lord Acl vocete entered into -a general
defence of the policy of Lord Palmerston, and expressed
his Leiref that the country was of opinion oot only
that the vote of the House of Commons in regard to
China was not well grounded in itself, but that the
circumstances under which that vote was given, and
the parties from whom it proceeded, to far from
weakening the hold which Lord Palmerstoo's Go-
vernment had en the people, ought more properly to
strengthen. it. His lordship allu led to the course adopted
towards Persia as another proof of the firtnneQs and
vigour f Lord Palmer-ton, and proceeded to allude to
various matters of domestic legislation, and to the great
industrial and commercial prosperity that existed. A.
resolution of confidence in Lord Palmerston's Govern-
ment was adopted.
DUNDEE—RESIGNATION OF Mn. GEORGE DUNOAN,
M.P.—A. special meeting of the Dundee Town Council
was held yesterday afternoon at half-past two o'clock.
Provost Esvan, who occupied the chair, intimated that
the meeting had been called in consequence of a letter he
had just received from their re -pective representative,
Mr. Duncan, intimating his intention to resign the Office
he had so long, so honourably, and so satisfactorly filled,
The Provost then read the letter, which was dated
"House of Commons, March sth;" and in 'which Mr. Dun-
can; after referring to the approaching dissolution of
Parliament, said—" It is not my 'intention to ask a rc.
newel of the trust rep"sed in me for so many years by
my fellow-townsmen. Allow me to offer to you, to the
Magistrates and Town Council, my sincere and grateful
-thanks for your attention and kindness to me in all public
matters I have bad to conduct while inernher for the
burgh during your tenure of office. I beg to add that
you are the only one to whom I have communicated
this resolve of mine, so that no candidate for the vacancy
can have it in his power to say that I have in any-way
compromised the full and free elective power of my
many friends in Dundee." Mr. Duncan concluded by
expressing a hope that the burgh of Dundee might con-
tinue to prosper as it bad done since he was elected in
1841. The Provost after referring to the exemplary
manner in which Mr. Duncan had peformer; hie duties,
said he was confident that the entire community wool i
come forward and request Mr. Duncan to reconside his
resolution, in order that they might have the benfit of his
valuable services for come time to come. The Provost con-
cluded by proposing the following resolution :—"That the
Council express to Mr. Duncan their continued high
sense of the able and efficient manner in which he has
for 16 years dienbarged .his important dutiea as member
for the burgh, and their unabated confidence in him."
The resolution was seconded by Dean of Guild Smith,
and carried by acclamation. Bailie Mackay proposed
the following resolution, which was seconded by Coun-
cillor Rollo, and also unanimously adopted That
the Provost be requested to communicate to Mr. Dun-
can the resolution just adopted, and that the Council
farther request the Provost to call a meeting of the elec-
tors on an early day, in order to afford them an opportu-
nity of taking Mr. Duncan's letter into consideration?'
The Council then adjourned. The above resolutions
were forwarded to Mr. Duncan yesterday afternoon. It
is considered doubtful, however, whether they will have
the effect of inducing him to alter Lis decision, although
in the event of his stoing so, his re-election without oppo-
sition, would be certain, so universal is the satisfaction
felt by the constituency as to the manner in which they
have been represented by Mr. Duncan.

- GREENOCK—RESIGNATION OF MR. DIINLOP.—We are
favoured with a third edition of the Greenock Advertiser
of yesterday, containir, a letter from Mr. Dui lop to
Mr. Hunter, Provost of Greenock, intimating that In
will not come forward at the next e'ection. Mr. Duid,ip
defends at length his vote against Ministers on the
Chinese question, ar.d says :
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" When I came to the resolution to vote as I 'did, I
had likewise to form another, which I have now to make
known to my constituents. I had- for some time been
hesitating as to whether I should offer myself as a candi-
date for next Parliament. Prior to my meeting with my
constituents last autumn, I had nearly resolved not again
to do so. The universal heartiness of my reception on
that occasion, even by those who hal formerly opposed
1 me, led me to pause ; but in deciding the question of my
recent vets, I was compelled to decide this question also.
I had no relations with any of the political parties in the
house who are opposed to the Government, and I desired
to have none. By voting against the Government on a
motion so vitally affecting their-existence, I saw that I
would necessarily place myselt in a position of isolation
which, were I to continue in Parliament, would be most
painful to my feelings, and might greatly mar, if not de-
stroy, my usfeulness as a member. I therefore resolved
that on the first occasion of a dissolution, I would retire
from public life ; and on that event taking place, I shall
solicit a final meeting with my constituents, that I may
take leave of them, and in person offer them the thaws
of a grateful heart, for the kindness, forbearance, and in-
dulgence which I have received at their hands while I have
been their representative, in which character I have at
least striven to the utmost to do my duty to them, and
have not, I trust, altogether discredited their choice."
In another letter to Provost Hunter, Mr. Dunlop says
" I owe so greats- debt of gratitude to the constituency
of Greenock, that if the suddenness of the announcement
should expose them to inconvenience or disadvantage in
selecting a successor, I should feel bound, if they still con-
fided in me, and desired it, to accept the seat temporarily,
till they were prepared for a new choice ; but I do not au•
ticipate that there will be any occasion for this."

FIEATRE RoYAL, DRUM LANE.—
Lessee, Mr. E. T. Smith. - -
Acting ]Tanager, Mr. C. Mathews. Stage Manager, Mr. R
Roxby. Scenic Artist, Mr. W. Beverley.

The eminent Comedian, Mr. Charles Mathews, every evening.
Re-envgement of Mr. and Mrs. Keeley.

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Great Success or the Grand Christmas Pantomime, the
most magnificent ever vroduced on the English stage.

THIS EVENING, her Majesty's Servants will perform the
popular Comedy,
A CURE FOR TEE HEARTACHE.
Characters by Messrs. C. Mathews, Keeley, Vincent, Til-
bury, Templeton, Carter, Walton Mrs. Frank Matthews,
Miss Cleveland, and Miss Oliver.
After which will be produced

SEE, SAW, MARGERY DAW ;
Or, Harlequin Holiday, and the Island of Ups and Downs.
The reduced prices as follows, varying throughout the
house to suit every one :—Galleries, 6d. and ls. ; Second
Circle of Boxes, Is. 6d. ; Pit, 2s. ; First Circle of Boxes,
2s. 6d. ; Dress Boxes, 35.; Stalls, is. ; Private Boxes,
10s. 6d., 1/. ls., 1/. lls. 6d., and 2/. 25.!

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
THIS EVENING, will be performed

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM.

After which will be produced a new petite comedy, in two
acts, called OUR WIFE ; or, The Rose of Amiens. Princi•
pal characters by Messrs. Ryder, Harley, Fisher ; Misses
Murrey and C. Leclercq.

2 HEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
THIS EVENING, to commence at Seven,
with th• successful new Comedy, in three acts, entitled,
DOUBLE-FACED PEOPLE. Characters by Mr. Buckstone,
Mr. Chippendale, Mr. Compton, Mr. W. Farren, Mr. Rogers,
Mr. Clark, Miss Reynolds, Mrs. Poynter, and Mrs. E. Fitz-
william.
Followed by (18th time) a new drama, called A WICKED
WIFE.
After which, GRIMSHAW, BAGSHAW, AND BRAD-
SHAW.
To conclude with Moncrieff's comic drama of THE
IR RESISTIBLES.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. C. Dillon.
THIS EVENING, will be performed the new play of
THE CAGOT. Raoul, Mr. C. Dillon; Lady Eugenie, Miss
Woolgar.
Followed by
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 Iler
Majesty's Theatre. The harlequinado upon things in gene-
ral. The new and magnificent scenery painted by Mr. F.
Fenton.
Conrad (the Corsair) Miss Woolgar
Birbarto (his lieutenant) Mr. J. L. Toole
Med era Mrs Charles Dillon
Clowns
Mr. H. Marshall
After which, a new farce, entitled MY FRIEND FROM
LEATHERHEAD. Mr. Toole, Miss Wilton, and Mrs. B.
White. .
The box-office open daily, from 11 to 5, under the super-
stendence of Mr. Chatterton, jun.
Carriages conveying parties to the Private Boxes to set
down at the State entrance in Burleigh-strect.

THEATRE. ROYAL, ADEL PHI.
Lessee—Mr. Ben. Webster.
THIS EVENING, will be performed the popular drama
of IRELAND AS IT IS. Mr. and Mrs. Barney Williams.
After which, A NIGHT AT NOTTING-HILL, in which
Mr. Wright and Pa-al Bedford will appear. ,
Followed by a new Piece de Caractero, entitled IN AND
OUT OF PLACE. Mrs Barney Williams.
To conclude with the. new original comic drama, called
BARNEY THE BARON. Barney O'Toole, Mr. Barney
Williams.

OYAL SURREY THEATRE,
../.1-41) Lessees, Messrs. Shepherd and Creswiek.
THIS EVENING, a new drama, entitled FRAUD AND
ITS VICTIMS.- Mes-rs. Crcswick, Shepherd, &c.
After which, an original farce, entitled, THE SERIOUS
YOUTH.
To conclude with LES ARTISTES RIVAUX. Mr. F.
Glover, Mr. Tapping, &c.

TEA.TRE ROYAL, SADLER'S-WELLS.
Under the Management of Mr. Phelps.

THIS EVENING, will be performed RICHELIEU. The
characters by Messrs. Phe`ps, H. Marston, J, W. Ray,
L. Ball, A. Rayner, Williams; Miss E. Travers, Miss M.
Eburne, and Miss Rawlings.
To conclude with I'LL WRITE TO "THE TIMES."