The Express.
London, England, 1849-04-27 00:00:00

THE EXPLOSION IN 'BACK CII VECH-LANE.—Yestar-
day, Yr Baker, the coroner, received information of the
death of Kra. Elisabeth Ann Bailey, the wife of an under-
taker reddiag in Beek Church-lane, coat/guns to ldry's
mw In which the disastrieui explosion occurred on
Tuesday last. It appears that at the time of the explosion
the deceased was looking out of wiadow, and so was
the shock which she reoeived thskt she dad on the
lle
morning, at live o'clock. .11sker of the sufferers, Mr. Holt.
formerly a eargesat in the dragoons, upwsrda of eighty
years of age, whilst passing along, was straek by a heie3
flag stone, and one of his legs was broken. A young
named Selina Wood, was likewise seriously cut and ice'
by failing into the rains, and it is feared that she well lose .
the use of her Hubs. The woman who was frond almost
buried in the ruins, and who was removed to tbe London
Hospital, is going on very favourably. An inquiety hacs been
mode with a view of learning how the aociAm ocurred,
but without nooses

IRELAND.
Damax, Aran 26.
In the current number of the Irish Jurist, there is
an article which you will find below on the subject of
changes in our Irish equity system. There is cer-
tainly a great want of ?drum, now more than
ever, when the peculiar nature of landed property is •
so much changed. Only that ministers have too
much on their hands, they would probably introdtwe
some changes into oar judicial system.
The Fkestnan's Journal has a most harrow-
ing account of the destitution in Connaught,
and calls the public attention strongly to it. In
Dublin the signs of the times are not so apparent as
might be supposed. But the accounts front the
south continue to get worse. Both public and pri-
vate accoutre from the city of Cork represent the
misery and disease in that city as dreadful, and great
alarm is felt lest the cholera should break ont there
with great violence, owing to the misery of the lower
chimer, acting in conjunction with the low and marshy
site of the city. A very useful citizen, Mr. William,
Kilcher, brought the state of the streets before the
" Health Committee." It appears, that whole
families of country paupers ale lying night and
day upon the flagway ; a largo number of
them actually in a state of disease, and the influx of
these unfortunates from the rural districts continues.
It was proposed that a score of constables should be
appointed to guard the approaches of the city, anti ,
keep away the popery. The poor law inspector
opposed the adoption of the prop pal; bat Mr. Maier
stated that he had the law authorities on his side.
In the meanwhile the medical profession at Cork and
the public boards cannot agree upon the terms on
which physicians should attend at the cholera

Jausitc.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.-JENNY LIND

Whatever reasons Jenny Lind may have had for
leaving the stage, she hes found bettor reasons, it
would seem, for returning to it ; and the same reasons,
we hope, will induce her to remain upon it for some
considerable time to come. The stage cannot afford
to Lee Jenny Lind. Her leaving it in the prime of
her youth, and the full strength and vigour of
her powers, would make a blank which we
could never hope to see filled up. The announcement
of her re-appearance ham, for some days put,
been the prevailing topic of conversation in every
circle, and last evening the theatre was crowded
by an immense assemblage, eager to see her once
more in her favourite part of Amina in the " Son-
nambuta.” Her reception wee, if passible, even more
enthusiastic than oil her very first appearance two
years ago. The whole audience rose, and welcomed
her with acclamations, while ha's and handkerchiefs
were waving from every part of the house. Sho
looked exceedingly well, and was in excellent voice.
Of so well-known a performance as her Amine it is
only necessary to say that it was captivating, and pro-
duced as great an effect en the audience as ever.
The character of Elvino was supported by Signor
Calzulari, who appeared fur the first time in England.
This young performer's continental reputation is very
high, but not higher than he dssirves. His appear-
ance is exceedingly prepossessing, and his whole repre-
sentation of the jealous country lad was full of truth
and nature. He is a singer of the first class. His
voice is a tenor, very like Gardoni's in the sweetness
of its tones, but considerably stronger and fuller.
His portamento is admirable, his notes being
held and sustained with the most exquisite delicacy
and smoothness; his intonation is perfect, and his
style is pure and graceful Whether he is capable of
giving expression to strong and tragic passion re-
mains to he seen; but in characters of the class to
which Elvino belongs, he has unquestionably no
superior.
Beiletti added greatly to the effect of the opera by
his excellent performance of Count .Rudolfo. His
Vi ravviao" was beautiful.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA.
Miss Hayes appeared at this theatre last evening
in the character of Lucia, one of the parts on which
her reputation was chiefly founded in Italy and Ger-
many. It was a very Sue performance,and was com-
pletely successful. We have already described the
qualities of her voice and the peculiar features of her
style. Her powers were more severely tried than in
her previous pant of Linda. The music demanded
much more vocal exertion, and the character is one
of the most tragic on the musical stage. But Miss
Hayes was equal to all its exigencies ; and, with the
exception of Jenny Lind, she is, on the whole, the
most natural and interesting representative of Lucia
that we have seen. Her reading of the character dif-
fers much from Jenny Lind's. She has more softness
and less passion; and in the final scene her madness does
not rise to that terrible violence which terminates in
death. Her manner of singing the air in that scene,
" Alfin son tua" was exquisitely beautiful.
iMario performed the part of Edgardo, for the first
time we believe ; and, we confess, disappointed us.
He was cold, and, in the famous scene of the male-
diction, he was tamer than any other great performer
we have ever seen in the character. His most success.,
ful effort was the air, " Fra poco" in the last scene;
but his whole performance made less impression than
we could have anticipated. Tamburini was admirable
in the part of Ashton; we never knew him sing
more beautifully or act with greater energy.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.—The Queen and hie
Royal Highness Prince Albert honoured the performances
at Her Majesty's Theatre yesterday evening with their pre-
sence. Her Majesty and the Prince were accompanied by
her Royal Hiehnees the Duchess of Kent. The royal suite
(minded the Marchioueis of Douro, Lady Caroline Cocks,
Lord Byron, Col. Buckley. and Col. Seymour. Her Royal
Highness the Duchess of Kent was attended by lady Augusta
Brume. Her Majesty the Queen Adelaide's boa was occupied
by their Serene Highnesses the Princesses Elise and Amalie
of Hohenlohe Schillingefurat, his Serene Hilliness the Prince
Ernest of Hesse Philipstabl, his Serene Highness the Prises
William of Hesse Pbaipstakl, the Viscount and Viscounts',
Barrington, the Comteme d'Erfa, and the Hoe. Min
Mitchell. His Royal Highnees the Prince Leopold
of Naples (Count of Syracuse), attended by the
Chevalier Colonna, also visited the theatre.

UNIVERSITY AND CLERICAL.
OXFORD, APRIL 26.—A congregation was hoiden this
morning, when the following degrees were conferred, vie,:
MASTER. OP ARTS —Of Ch. Ch.: Rev. J. Goring, grand
compounder: Rev. G. Fereman (chaplain); and H. M.
Austen. Of Bohol: Rev. V. G. Guise. Of Easter W.
lam (fellow), Rev. T. Whitehead, and Karl". Of Jesus::
Rev. T. Z. Davies. Of Lincoln : Rev. R. C. Lowe, and Rev.
R. Firmatone. Of Pembroke Rev. H. C. Leaver. Of Bt.
Mary Hall: W. Wilbeforce.
BACHELOR OF ART'.—Of Balliol :F. B. Wolferetan. Of
Lincoln : G.E. Evans (exhibitioner). Of Bnsenme : H. J.
Blackburn' (exhibitionu),_ and R. F. W. Molesworth
(scholar). Of Ch. Ch.: T. P. Beckwith (grand com-
=), G. Gaisford (student), H. G. Hawes, G. IL
(student), and W T. W. Spsncer,Stanhope (sta-
lled'. Of Trinity : N. B. Manes. Of Worcester : C. J.

Puriaatmers.—Rev. G. 80VTRW1LL, toYetminster V.,
Dorset,
B. Sarum, 2771. with residence ; void by death
of Rev. B. Cooper ; pa
of
the Bp. of Sarum. The chapebi
of Leigh. formerly part of the ben, flee of Yetminstes, is
about to be formed into a separate incumbency.
Rev. D. Canrnst.z., to Pentridge R., Dorset, dio. Sarum,
2141. with residence • void by death of Rev. R. Nicholson;
patron, the Lard Chineellor.
Rev, R. F. Unasorrn, to Luccombe R., Somertetshire,
silo. Bath and Wells, 4171. with residence; patron, Sir T.

iTATA;a:— •
En. W. &row, to Di con's Marslt P.O , Westbury, Wilts,
Mo. Sarum, 1501. ; patron, Bp. of Salisbury.

NAVAL
PORTSMOUTH, APRIL 26.—The Ditch corvette, Amphi-
trite, 20, havinq completed her repairs, was towed out of har-
hour this morning to Spithead. Sparrow, Ketch, wax paid
advance wages this morning, and afterwards towed out to
Spithead, and will proceed to coast of Ireland on surveying
service. Comet, st., will sail early next month, also for sur-
veying service on coast of Ireland. Arrogant, st.-fg., goes
out of harbour to-morrow, and will owl in a day or two for
Cork. Rolla, exercising brig for apprentices, was towed out
Of harbour yesterday, and in doing so round one other boats
to ran foul of a buoy, by which the lives of the boat's crew
was Waage:4 for some minutes, owing to the strong tits