The Sun.
London, England, 1845-09-24 00:00:00

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

Sig,—Observing in one of your numbers of the latter part of last
week quotations of Head's Exmouth Railway Shares at 10s. premium,
and Dew's ditto at 7s. 6d. premium, I take the liberty of stating
that your correspondent has given false quotations in the above ; the
prices having been, during the whole of last week, 1/. premium for
Head's, mini ss. premium for Daw's, at which prices several trans-
actions were done, and I will defy any one to controvert my state-
ment. lam a constant reader of your valuable paper, and feel an
interest in seeing correct quotations.
Exeter, Sept. 22, 1845.

[Oar Correspondent sends his name.]

MISS KELLY'S THEATRE.

In general it should be made a point of principle not to notice an
amateur performance in any public journal. If a party of gent'emen
choose to hire a theatre for their amusement, and invite their friends
to witness them, it is as unfair to select theta as a mark for reprehen-
sion as to write a critique on the turbot or the haunch of mutton
with which the giver of a dinner party regales his private guests.
We have, however, found an occasion to depart from this general
principle. The remarkable nature of the performance we are about
to notice might of itself be almost a sufficient excuse, but we find
our full justification in the fact that there was nothing that could
incur censure even according to a severe standard of criticism, and,
farther, in the belief that publicity will not be disagreeable to the
persons immediately concerned.
The fact is, that a party of gentlemen, well known to the literary
world, performed Ben Jonson's admirable comedy of _Every Man its
his Humour on Saturday night. We subjoin the cast, which is a
complete curiosity :
Kitely ..... .
Knowell .. ••• • •
Captain Bobadil • •
Brainworm Mr. Mark Lemon.
Edward Knowell
Downright
Master Stephen .... Mr. Douglas Jerrold.
Master Matthew ..
Thomas Cash .....
Oliver Cob Mr. Leigh.
Justice Clement
Roger Formal ..... Mr. Evans.
William.... • • • Mr. a'Beckett.
James
Dame Kitely .. Miss Fortescue.
Mrs. Bridget ] Unknown.
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To all persons conversant with the current literature of the day,
the above names will be perfectly familiar. Mr. Forster is celebrated
as a connoisseur of the drama, and as the biographer of the repub-
lican statesman whose lives were published in Lardner's Cycloptedia.
' Mr. Charles Dickens is the immortal "Boz ;" Mr. Mark Lemon is
the writer of several successful pieces, and, if report be trusted, the
editor of Punch ; Mr. Dudley Costello Is the author of several popular
tales ; Mr. Douglas Jerrold is one of the most powerful supporters of
Punch, and the first comic dramatist of the day; Mr. Leech is the
caricaturist to Punch ; Mr. Mayhew and Mr. Leigh are contributors
to the same periodical, the former being, moreover, a successful dra-
matist, and the latter the author of the " Comic Grammar." Mime
Fortescue is the intelligent and interesting actress of the Haymarket
Theatre. The performance was "strictly private," and the audience
was perhaps the most select that could have been found in the
English metropolis. Not only did it comprise individuals of the
highest rank, but it consisted of the real aristocracy suited to the
occasion—of the persons who by profession, education, or taste,
were completely qualified to appreciate the entertainment that was
offered them. A less " green" assembly could not be imagined.
Amateur performances always go off well in a certain sense, be-
cause the privilege of expressing disapprobation is not allowed. But
the triumph achieved on Saturday was far beyond the negative kind
of success. Not only did the audience applaud with the utmost'zeal,
and call for all the actors, but their conversation among each other
showed how sincerely they approved what they had witnessed. A
higher reward than such approbation from such an audience could not
have been obtained.

It must be distinctly understood, that the gentlemen did not play
" well for amateurs," but that they played well absolutely ; that the
comedy was sustained with a degree of animation and intelligence
net often attained at a regular theatre. Mr. Forster adopted what
may be called a liacready view of Kitely, but it would be the height
of injustice to ascribe to him the merit only of a successful imitation.
The wavering manner of the suspicious husband, the agony of in-
cessant doubt, the feverish retraction of a proposition almost before
it is completely uttered, were evidently the result of a pro-
found conception and acute discernment. The part of Kitely is not
one of those that eau be picked op lightly, and as it were act itself,
but every phrase, every gesture must be weighed, if the actor would
*give it. proper force. The energy with which Mr. Forster brought out
the character was fully equal to the elaboration with which he ex-
hibited its most subtle turns. Bohadil, an excellent, though a less
difficult part, was played with admirable spirit by Mr. Dickene. lie
assumed the swagger of the " Paul's man" with an ease that be-
longed to a stage veteran rather than to an amateur. The perfect
change which he brought over the whole manner and bearing of the
character after the beating, the substitution of a sneaking, pitiful-look-
ing wretch for a gallant flaunting boaster, was a masterly transforma-
tion. Be was excellently supported by Mr. Leech, as the empty, fri-
volous and foppish Master Matthew. Mr. Jerrold's Master Stephen
was a fine study—the conception of the by-play was perfect. The
only objection was, that the real intelligence of the man could not
be completely concealed in the " country gull." The many-formed
Brainworm found a most adequate representative in Mr. dark.
Lemon, who, In the disguise of the soldier, assumed an aspect of
quiet distress and humility that made us forget that Brainworm only
puts on the garb fur the nonce, and became really pathetic. To sum
up all, we have never seen a play rendered more truly interesting
than this comedy was by the gentleman who sustained it. It was
followed by one of the versions of Passe Minuit, called a A Good
Night's Rest, excellently played by Mr. Dickens and Mr. Mark Lemon,
A better play than Jouson's comedy could not have been selected
for this occasion. There are so many varieties of character, or, as
old Ben would have said, so many "humours," that a scope is af-
forded for a great number of actors to display their peculiar talents,
instead of being the mere satellites to some single luminary. Let us
hope that, if they give us another performance, they will again
look to this neglected author. It would be a great exploit to bring
Volpone on the scene.

SPEECH of the KING of SAXONY.
The opening of the States of the fifth Constitutional
Diet took place on the 14th. After the usual religious
ceremonies, the King, accompanied by Prince John and
Prince Albert, returned into the Salle, and pronounced
the following discourse :
" Gentlemen of the States' —I have assembled you rolled
my throne at an earlier period than usual, in order to settle
the law on the finances before the expiration of the year,
and in order to avoid its being consented to provisionally.
The country will appreciate the sacrifice made by many of
you in being thus torn from your ordinary occupations.
Since the closing of the last diet, the amicable relations with
foreign states have been maintained and strengthened. The
treaties concluded with Belgium, Sardinia, and Portugal,
have secured fresh advantages to our commerce.
"By the conclusion of an additional clause to the treaty
of navigation with the Elbe, that navigation has obtained
further facilities. An amicable arrangement, based on reci-
procal confidence and esteem, has secured us from the Aus-
trian Government the restoration of the Schirgiswalde with
its dependencies. Negotiations relative to the general regu-
lation of the frontiers have been again opened with the king-
dom of Bohemia, and carried on in the same spirit. There is
every reason to expect a satisfactory solution. The engage-
ments whieh are imposed on us as members of the Germanic
Confederation render necessary some changes in the law; of
recruitment, particularly with regard to the reserve. These
changes will be submitted to your consideration.
"Although I can allude to the satisfactory state of the in-
ternal affairs of the kingdom, there are nevertheless some
afflicting events which I have to remark. An event, much
to be regretted, which wounds the dearest feelings of my
heart, has recently taken place in one of the most important
cities of the kingdom; and I have no doubt you will sym-
pathise in my grief on the subject. The agitation which has
manifested itself on several points connected with religious
affairs, and which threatens to destroy all harmony, and get
beyond the bounds of good order, merits the most serious
attention. Without taking into account the creeds of the
various recognised churches, I promised, on ascending the
throne, to support, above all, those religious feelings which
the people of Saxony have known how to maintain in such an
honourable manner. I expressed the conviction that the
states of Saxony will be guided by the same respect torwhat
is the most sacred thing in the world. If my canfideonccl
this respect be well founded, I hope, and I rely that 3u will
grant me your support, in order that the principlear of
Church may not be shaken, and that the fundamental
pil itarshe
of the state, and the welfare of humanity, religion,
and faith,
may not be sapped at their foundation.
and the favourable result of the pu
ll wed the engage..
last Diet, have a o
" A system of rigorous severity inbtlhice
reecsoonuormc
eys o
as
the
well s t a ta
se,
the means secured by the treasury to be strictly ful-
ts a proposition to be
filled. This
men ts contracted.favoibiryab
reduction of the taxes on manufacturing
submitted for the reduc
tlheerespuubltlicpetrrenri
the adoption of other means to meet the
and personal interests. The construction of lines of railroads
rendered The prosperous state of public credit
hasdree nmidemands
edds
permitted, even before the completion of the railroads
which lead to adjoining countries, to authorise the construc-
tion of the branch lines from Schemmiz to Reiza, and from
Lobau to Zittar, which will spare the public treasury a greit
sacrifice. Several important bills have been prepared by the
Committee of the two Chambers, and will be laid before you.-
" Other measures, partly called for by the wishes of the.
ancient assemblies of the States, will be also submitted for
your consideration. The Minister of State who presides
over public assemblies, will communicate to you the results
of the labours of the different branches of the Administra,ion.
" Having replied to the provisions of the constitution with
scrupulous good faith, I have a right to demand from all
Saxons to act in the same manner. I particularly request
you, Gentlemen of the States, to second me in the firm reso-
lution to maintain in the internal condition of the state a
constitutional and regular course, in order that the name
of Saxons may be universally respected and held in esteem,
and that constitutions like ours may be regarded as the
firmest ramparts against anarchy and disorder, and as a
guarantee of the maintenance of the bond which unites
the Prince and the people. The consolidation of this bond
can alone secure the happiness of the people. Full of confi-
dence in you, I rely that that spirit of wisdom and pa-
triotism will direct your discussions ; the country will then
regard with gratitude the labours of the Diet which is this
day opened.'
His Majesty and the Princes then retired, and M. de
Konnerits, the Minister of State, made known to the
assembly the different measures to which the King bad
alluded.

The Rev. W. F. Wingfield, said to be a relative of
Mr. Ward, has announced his withdrawal from the ministry of the
•
Church of England.
The steam machine for draining the lake of
litterrent (which was caused by a terrible inundation many years
ago) was set to work the other day with complete MOM& In art
OUCCCOM 4=B MOTO 800 Clll7lO CllSC(Tfilttrr•

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Parts, price ls. each), embellished with upwards of Twenty-four
Portraits, Views, &c.,
BOURRLENNE'S celebrated MEMOIRS of the
EMPEROR NAPOLEON.
To which are now first added a History of the Hundred Days, of the
• Bette of Waterloo, of Napoleon's Exile and Death at St. Helena.
" Whoever wishes to know, not merely the General or the Emperor,
bat what the man really was, will find him well pictured in these
memoirs by the Private Secretary of Napoleon."—Times.
Richard Bentley, New Burlington-street.
To be had also of all Booksellers.

Now ready at all the Libraries, in 3 TOLS.,
THE STORY OF A
ROYAL FAVOURITE.
By Mrs. GORE.
" The design of this work is evidently a series of portraits, and re-
flections on passing manners and events, and few can compete with
Mrs. Gore in the point which she lends to the one, and the wit and
playful Justice with which she unsparingly lashes the other."—New
Monthly.
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THEATRE WAAL, DRURY-LANE.
The Nobility, Gentry, Subscribers, and the Public at large, are re-
ep!ctatily informed that this Establishment WILL OPEN
1845f0r the
SEAS)], on SATURDAY NEXT, SEPTEMBER 27th, ,on
which occaalota will be performed
THE ENCFIANTRESS.
Ramir, Mr. Borrani ; Nuguez, Mr. IL Horucaatle; Duke d'Aqtgla,
Mr. Weiss ; Don Sylvio, Mr. W. Harrison ; Doctor Dfathanasius,
Mr. Harley ; Stel!a, Miss Romer.
After the Opera, will be produced a New Grand Ballet Fantastique,
entitled THE MARBLE MAIDEN. Duke Laurent de Medic!s, 3f.
Pichler; Prince Cosmo do Medici:, M. retipa; Massachio, M, Albert ;
10, Mdlle. Louise ; Princess Beatrice, Mdlle. Adele; the t'tatuo
of Bebe, Mdlle. Adele Dumilatre.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
LESSEE, UR. B. WEBSTER.
THIS EVENING

WM be repeated the celebrated Comedy of KING O'NEIL ; or, The
Irish Brigade. Louis the XY., Mr. Howe; Duke de Richelieu, Mr.
11011; Captain O'Neil, Mr. Hudson; General Count Dillon, Mr
Ravi ; Countass Dillon, Mrs. W. Clifford: 31arehioness do Cler-
mont, Miss Julia Bennett; Duchess de Mailly, Miss Telbin.
After which, will be /vented a New Comic Drama, entitled A
CABINET QUESTION.. Sir Beaumont Cressy, lir. Brindal ;
Lionel, Mr. Now.; Rosewood, Mr. Tilbury; Tom, Mr. Buekstone;
Mies Mortimer, Miss Telbin ; Lucy, Miss Julia Bennett.
To be followed by a New and Original Comic Drama, entitled THE
FALSE MR. POPE. Lacey, Mr. Hudson; Captain Breval, Mr.
Howe; Mr. Peter Redwing, Mr. Buckstene; Mrs. Breval, Miss P.
Horton ; Miss Jenny Gillett, Miss Julia Bennett; Mrs. Lacey, Mrs.
Edwin Yarnold.
To coneude with the Comedy of BORN TO GOOD LUCK ; or, an
Irishm.n's Fortune. Pandeen O'ltaffeM, Mr. Hudson; Nina, Mies
P. Horton.
Private B3Xell, Two Guineas and One Guinea said a-Halt each,
Tickets and Places to be had of Mr. I. T. Archer at the Box-office
from Ten till Five o'clock.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MADAME CELESIE
THIS EVENING
Will be repeated a New Drama, entitled CLARISSE ; or, The
Merchant's Daughter. Martial, Mr. Webster; John Cabot, Mr.
Munyard ; Barbillon, Mr. Wright ; Galon, Mr. Paul Bedford;
Clarisse, Madame Celeste ; Milanie, Miss Woolgar.
After which, will be repeated, THE H)Y KING; or, Petite
Peccadillos. Lou:s XV., Madame Celeste, De Lauznm, Miss Wool-
gar. In the course of the piece, Grand Review of the Infantini
Infantry.
To be followed by a farce. in One Act, called MRS. CAUDLE
♦BROAD AND AT HOME. Mr. Caudle, Mr. Wilkinson; Mrs.
Candle, Mr. Wright.
Prompter, Mr. Gallot ; Principal Painter, Mr. Pitt ; Leader of the
Rand, Mr. Mellon.

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM.
TINDER THE MANAGEMENT OF MRS. KEELEY.
Immense Attraction of " Open Sesame ; or, a Night with the Forty
Thions"—Great Success of " Peter Jenkins."

THIS EVENING
Will be performed a New and Original Comedietta, entitled PETER
JENKINS; or, Fibbing for a Friend. Principal Characters by
Messrs. Keeley, A. Wigan, Turner, Meadow::.; Mrs. Keeley and Miss
Dawson.
To be followed by a Neer and Original Comedy, to bs called THE
GOVERNOR'S WIFE, with entirely New Scenery, Dresses, and
Anpurtenances. Principal Characters by Messrs. Diddear, Keeley.
F. Mathews, F. Vining. and Colll.l', Miss Dawson. and Mrs. Keeley.
To conclude with OPEN SESAME; or, A Night with the Forty
Illieves. Characters by Messrs. Wigan, F. Mathews, Turner, Far-
sold, and Keeley Miss Hodson, Mrs. Woollidge, Miss Fairbrother,
Miss Grove, Mrs. Wigan, Miss Turner, Miss Hicks, Miss Howard,
and Mrs. Keeley,
The Box-ortice is open daily, under the direction of Mr. Grogan
',corn Ten till Four.

A.STLEY'S ROYAL AMPERTMKATRE OF ARTS.
TROPRIETOR AND MANAGER, MR. W. BATTY.
Approbation ! approbat'on! approbation! nightly bestows its gra-
tifyi ig need upon the present novel Egyptian Hypodramatie pro-
duction. Fourth Week of the gorgeous, classic, equestrian, dramatic
spectacle of TILE BRIDE OF TILE NILE, and The Lily of Memphis
and The Horse of the Pyramids, with new startling effects ;
twenty Tableau', in which Egyptian Games and Chariot Races are
introduced.
New and varied scenes of Equitation, introducing the combined
ta'ents of the French Artistes.
Tho Entertainments each evening will conclude with an entire new
Afferpieco, entitled JONATHAN; or, the Man of Two Masters.
Box-office open from Eleven till Five. Equestrian Tuition given
as usual. Acting Manager and Stage Director, Mr. T. Thompson.

DAVIDGE'S ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed Slcakepeare's Tragedy of 3fACBETIL with
Locke's Original Music. Macbeth, Mr. H. Hughes; Macduff, Mr.
N. T. Hicks; Bangui), Mr. Fredericks; Duncan, Mr. Heslop ; Lady
Macbeth, Mrs. H. Vining; Hecate, Mr. Leffler.
To be followed by LES PETITES DANSEUSES ANGLAISES
(ender the direction of Mr. Frampton) in their celebrated " Pai de
nears," and " Pas dee Moissoneurs ;" in the courseof which, a " Pas
de Cinq," and a " Pas de Fantastique."
To conclude with a new Nautical Drama. entitled TOM STAR-
BOARD ; or, Nancy, the Seaman's Pride. Supported by tir entire
s'rength of the Company.
Places and Private Boxes to be had of Mr. Kerschner. at the Box-
Mee, from Eleven to Four.

LAST WEEK BUT ONE.
FIFTH WEEK OF THE COMET.
ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.
MONDAYS, TUESDAYS. WEDNESDAYS, and THURSDAYS,
Will be presented a Magnificent
MODELLED REPRESENTATION OF EDINBURGH,
The Unequalled Menagerie—Giraffe and Chimpanzee.
TILE MA,;NIFICEN I MODEL OF VENICE,
THE PROMENADE CONCERTS,
By the unrivalled Band o, the Establishment, conducted by Mr. Godfrey.
At Dusk will take place the most extraordinary
EXWEBITION OF FIREWORKS EVER ATTEMPTED,
introducing a Representation of the COMET, which takes its ..tErial
Flight from the extreme height of the Gigantic Model;
And, as a Finale, it Grand, Royal, and Patriotic
AQUATIC TABLEAU,
Fifty-two feet in height, will be exhibited in the Centre of the Lake
. The PORTRAITS of HER MAJESTY and PRINCE ALBERT,
Surmounted by Fame, and surrounded by Emblems and
Other Devices will be introduced. .

This, combined wi;l7lh,3Feux D'Artillee, the Salute and Disch rge of
Rockets from the Castle and surrounding Heights will form the most
BRILLIANT PYROTEC,'HNIC DISPLAY EVER WITNESSED,

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Admission, One Shilling.
Feeding the Carnivore at Half past Four; Pelicans, &c., at Five
Coteert at half--past Five ; and Pyrotechnic Display at Eight.

THE WHATHER,.—Sus OFFICE, Szrr. 23.
riIERMOUNTES, Lowest, 41; Highest, 59; Noon, 50,

BAROMETER, 30.13.
WIND E.N.E ; cloudy cold weather.

SIGH WATER AT LONDON-BRIDGE THIS DAY.
Morning .. 7 minutes after 7 I Evening .. 40 minutes after 7.

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