The Express.
London, England, 1849-07-06 00:00:00

THE BIRMINGHAM FESTIVAL.

The committee of management have now concluded
their arrangem• zits for this festival. Amongst the more dis-
tinguished enlister are Madame Castellan and Md:le. Jetty
de Treffx. whi se continewal reputation has been acs com-
pletely maintained in the country; joined with these is Miss
A. Williams, in conjunction with Mies Hayes, for soprano
pats; with Alboni, Mdlle. De Merle, and Miss M. Williams,
for the matfett° portions of the perform.nce. Am :mg the
tenets announced are, Signor Mario and Sims R. eves. The
basses are Mr. Machin and the renowned Labiache. An en-
gagement with the celebrated bum, Herr Pi•chi k, has been
offered and accepted, provided his Mejesty the King of Wur-
temberg will permit his return from Stutgardt within the
given time. The choir, although unprecedentedly numerous,
has, for this occasion, been selected but irons two places—
Linden and Birmingham. Ti•is will prevent the annoyance
arising from the diversity of manner ecquired in training, as
often experienced when the vocal corps is m.embled from many
various parts, and will ensure that• uniformity asiyle sot ssen-
tial to the perfect development of g teat musical effects. Once!
the chief featurrs in the forthcoming harmonic meeting will
be the extraordinary numerical force and excellence of the
instrumental band, the list of which displays an assemblage
of executive talent which we do not hesitate to se, will he
superior to any yet brought tog, thee. No mediocrity, for the
sake of filling up, w ill be found in its ranks—none iout first-
rote talent in every department will be employed, to ensure
which the bands of the rival metrowilitan Holism opera-
houses, and thet of the Philharmonic Society will form the
basis, around which will be rallied the remaining available
ta'ent of Lenden ; and some idea of its numerical strength
may be formed when we state that the stringed instrument"
alone will amount to within one or two of a hundred. With
such an orchestra, conducted too by Mr. Costa, under whose
•-:uidatice instrumental music has arrived at en unparalleled
pitch of excellence in this country, the production of such
works as Beethoven's "Pastoral, ' and C minor symphonies,
the symphnny in A minor, by Mondelseohn, the overtures to
" Leonora " by Beethoven, " William Tell," by Roasitti, and
Obeton," by Weber, the whole of Mendelssohn's " Waiver-
eis Night," as well as • manuetript over:ure by bim, entitled
Ray Bina," and selections fr •in the " Huguenots," and" Le
Propnete," by Meyerbrer (all of which will be given in the
i evenings' performances), will form an attraction for the
amateur of instrumental music wl•iell r. ust prove irresistible
The great works for the morning performance*, and upon
t which the entire force of the vocal and instrumental ensendde
I will be employed, are arrauged as follows ; Fire, day, ?den-
t deluohe's •' Elija•• ;" second dry, Mendelasohn'a " Athialie,"
• and selections from the works of other eminent comp mere ;
r third city, " The Messiah ;" and fourth day, the " Israel in
- Egypt," and grand selection.

INQUESTS, YESTERDAY.—DEATH FROM CHOLERA
—B -tee Mr. Payne, in the Ward-room of St. Genera
workhouen, on the body of Ann Plain, aged • 29. Prom
the esidence it appeared that the deceased had been mar-
ried to John Plain, a smith, for about five year,. He
WWI rated to have been a very idle man, and, even when in
work, oily eilowing her and . child sixpi nee a day for their
support, althou:h he earned t 3.. • week. Latterly, tee
husband being out of work, they were allowed to sleep in
an empty looule in the L ihdon-road. A bed was put there
at first, but Plain tuft it away to his moth: ea to sleep on,
leaving her with hut a em.dl quantity of hey. She told her
river she had spoiled to get into the workhouse of St.
George for three weeks, but they would not admit her
without tier husband. Os Monday night the sister saw her
lying near the workhouse, and she eacleimed, " Lord have
mercy on me, I shall die." She wets tskeo into the work-
Itouee that night, and the next morning her husband was
with her, when she put out her hand end said, " Jack, you
have been my murderer ; if you bad allowed me sufficient
support, I should not have been here."—Mr. Balm., the
parish surgeon, said, the deceased died yesterday morning of
Asiatic cholera. added that sleeping in a ream on •
piece of hay, and with little sustenance, was most likely to
predispose the deceased to that disease.—Verdict, " That the
dec. sued died of Asiatic cholera, through the want of the
common neceseerios of life, octssioned by the pertial neglect
of her husband.—Mr W. Carter held four inquests on the
bodies of persons who died from Asiatic cholera. The first
was taken at the Duke of Suffiek. Brandon-gni et, Walworth,
touching the death of Juhn E Hedgecock. aged 28, the son
of • cab proprietor, who, it was alleged, had died from
Asiatic cholera, caused by an accumulation of filth and night
s id on the premises of Mr. Wingfield, a butcher end dealer in
pigs, residing in Willieustreet, Lock's fields in,alworth.—
Sarah Jarman stated that the de eased was good health
until Pridey night, when he returned home very ill, saying
that he feared that he had the cholera. He had partaken of
some pork, and soon became attacked s:cknese, cramp,
diarri m at,, eke ; and was attended by Mr. Howitt, the medical
uffi-:er of the didric*, who rendered. very aid; but the deceased
gradually sank, and died on the following day. Witness cer-
tainly thought that the deceased's dtath had been accele-
rated by the :fel vela which arose from the premises of Mr.
Wingfield, who kept GO Virs in one yard. There were like-
wise large beeps of dung, offal, and night-soil. The stench
that arose from the place was dreadful, for diseased petatou
and other obnoxious substances were allowed to accumulate
to a frighrul extents—Several of the jury addressed the
coroner, and begged his interference, for the palettes had
so much increased during the warm weather, that, unless
immediate steps were taken to remove it, the mortality in
that part of the parish would be increased to in alarming
extent. They could confirm the chief portion of the witness's
evidence, and other parts of Newington were in a similar
state.—Mr. E. D. Howitt, surgeon, found demand suffering
from an attack of Asiatic cholera in • very malignant form.
Witnesi could not positively attribute the cli:ath: to have re-
sulted from the dreadful nuisance complained of, hut he cer-
tainly was of opinion that the condition of Mr. Wingfield's
premises was highly calculated to spread disease throughout
the whole parish. Mr. Thomas Cooke, the late in-
spector of nuances for Newington, said the state of
the place referred to had been represented to the guar-
dians of the parish some time back, hut owing to a
difficulty which estate cl between the magistrate and the
guardians in compelling the removal of the pigs and the
filth on the premises of Mr. Wingfield, the act of parlia-
ment had never been carried out. He should immediately
communicate the condition of the yard to the guardians at
the workhouse, and he felt satisfied, as the inhabitants bad
made such a sirton complaint respecting it, they would at
once sine Mr. Wingfield with • notice, in accorduce with
the Sanitary Act, for the removal of nuissnees.—Mr. Carter
afterwards dead another inquest, at the Sbip public-house,
Broad street. Rotherhithe, on the body of W. H. Gib-
eon, aged 39, lat• ly residing at No. 2. Gil hem's-court,
Paradise street, Rotherhithe, who died from Asiatic
th dem, being the fifth individual in one family. The evi-
dence wee to the effect that the deceased was in good health
until last Saturday, when he was re much alarmed by
the death of his four relatives that he was subsequently
attacked and died on Monday. He was removed
from his house to the workhouse, where he had the attention
ef Mr. Tilley, the surgeon to the poor, hut every possible
aid that medical skill could devise was of no avail. Mr.
Tilley said that the place where the deceased had been
living was perfectly health and clean, and he could only ac-
count for the death from the state of the atmsphers—Late
in the afternoon Mr. Carter held two bluest, in the com-
mittee-room of Lambei Wotkhouse, on the bodies of Sarah
Barber, aged 3 years, and Thomas Benton, aged 45, who died
from Asiatic cholera. The evidence WOO to thoefftot that
both were attacked with the usaul symptom", Ind all that
could be done by Mr. Duke, the surgeon, to save life was
useless. Verdict in each ease—" Died from esthetic cholera?'
VENTILATION OF COAL-MINES.—Lord Wherneliffe'a
eenanti tee on accidents in coal-mines, in the House of Lords,
atti nded or. Wednesday at the Polytechnic leatitution, to
in litigate, by experiment, the principle and practicability
of high immure steam for the purpose of ventilating coal-
mines, and to examine as to its power for the prevention of
fire-de mp explosions. The experiments were made by
Dr. Bachhoffner from steam taken from the great hydro-
eleAtric boiler of the institution. They were explained by
:dr. Gurney, who bee been summoned from Cornwall on
the committee, together with Mr. Fetter, from Newcastle.
The power of steam for ventilation was shown" to be un-
limited. It was demonstrated by. experiment that at a
minute's notice the largest mine might be swept of all e-
damp or other dangerous gams. This meeting wits appointed
by their lordships in order to the better emination of
Mr. Foster before Yhe House of Lords, to-daxa on the sub-
ject. Mr. Foster has one of the largest mines in the New-
castle district ventilated by high-meson steam, and his
evidence is looked to With great ietteent-


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CLERICAL.
Commatmatems will be held by the Blau= of Cunt=
in the fullowing plows, ea the dews attache to peril ; At
Kiwis], em Wedoesdae, August 8, at 11 • m.d ; at Bawness,
eia Thurstay, Auffust 9„ at 11 a.m ; at Ambleside. Friday,
August 10, at 11 a.m. ; Cockermouth, on Saturday,
Au amt 11, at 2 p m.; at Weekeseton. on Nizoday, August
13, at 11 am. ; at St. Bees, on Wednesday. August 15, at
11 ;at O. 'forth, on the same day, at 3pm. ; at Lack.
on Thursday, Amami 18, at 11 a m.; at Beam:llton, on Fri
day, Aneast 17, at 11 a.m.: at Dsltoo, on Saturday, August
18, at 11 a.m. ; at Ulyerrione, on Tucvlay, August 21, at
11 a.m.; at Havertheraite, oat the same day, at 3 p.m.; at
Cutoff, on Vifemvaday. Augus• 21, at 11 a ;at Kirkby
lonwlale. on Thursday, August 23, at 11 • m.
The DWI and CHATTSII of ST. PAUL'S
dw for a new church at Wood-end, in the pariat of mislay,
Herta. The Bey. W. W. Malet, the vicar, has liberally con
Vitiated to the cost on etiim.
P surn.-16v. C. T. HATDZ/S, to Barton-Steeple

OTifood.
Rr•. Jous Wit.sox, to Trinity Church C., Trowbridge,
Wilts.
Re•. B. M. Bearsou, to Llano, IL, Kanmoutbshire,
dio. Llandaff, 1701., with risideario ; parent, Doke of
Beaufort.

NAVAL.
Woot.wron, JOLT troop-ship, Muter Com.
B. J. Peers, is underneath( • alight refit, sad wall embark
two companies of Royal Ai Very for the Ceps of (food
Ih.pe and Mauritius, and also the 16th compels, of Reuel
Beepers end Miners, under the command of Capt. C. D.
Robertson, for the Cape of Good Hope. Three computes
sr, expected to embark neat week, when the Ateol will im-
mediately eel. The Athol will bring beck the companies
who are under cede rs to return home, and ho will be re-
lieved by those sent out. Vulcan, iron st...fr.w, was usdniked
yesterday, baring had her screw propeller fitted. She will
be tried down the river in • few days to ascertain her sued,
sad the neceeaarl ballast for bringing her down to proper
trim will be put 03 board iizusedistely.—Archer, screw 5t..0.,
was doe ied yesterday to hare her bottom coppery(' —Strom.
ie -sloop, Lord A. B. auclere, 'mired lest night to take
in herg
guns, which were left behind on the occasionguns of her
to
towie away the North Star. After her the
Stromboli will proceed Sheerness to rkiege fit.— in
Dmed..ought,
semen's hospital ship, lying off Deptford, is ordered to this
part to be docked and ermined, in order that a better pro-
*Woe may be enade for ventilating her lower
deck. The patients are to be sent on hoard the
'Mires, late Marine Society's remitting ship, during
the time the Dreadnought is being repeired.—Ags;
mimeos, 80 guns, which hes been ordered to be
built at this yard. is now ordered to be fitted with a screw
propeller and 'alginate of 400 horse power.—The general sur-
vey of the timber and other stores, which has been in ;no-
ires during the last three weeks, is now complete.—Ships
and shimmers in harbour : Firmed, 42, Commcdore Super-
inter dent H Eden ; thrombin, st.-v., Lard A. Beausbee ;
Black Eagle, at. yacht, Mather Commanding S B. Cork ;
Lightning, Meeter Commending J. Pettey; MAO,
poets ship, Muter C oununding, E. G Pura ; Monkey.
, Second Master W. Bryant; Prometheus, Gleaner,
Shanon. and Flamer, st-v.—ln clock : Archer and Hermes.
st.-y.—ln the basin: Firebrand, Veetivius, st..v., Vulqus,
iron et..tripP, Grappler. Alecto. Rhadatuanthue, Alban,
end Vulture, it. • , and Peruse 10 gun brig.
DIVOMPOIT, JULY b.—The Hangar, 8, Commander
Miller, Bailed yesterday f r the coast ot Africa. The Ranger
has been got ready for sea with • smartness that was never
exceeded by any vessel other clew. She entered her men on
the 18th of June, and on the 30th she went out of harbour
with four months provieloas on board, and in ev. ry re speet
fit for sea (ot course, excepting her powder) She was paid
advance, and inspected by Rear-Admirel Louis, the Admiral
Superintendent of the dockyard, on the 2nd instant, the
men going to quarters, having been stationed, went through
the bodeuctions, fie , in style which drew forth an expreseitia
of satisfaction from the Admiral, who alio en:reseed his
pleasure at finding the Teasel in such a 'Woof cleanliness and
order.—The Swift whet was pail adverse yesterday, and is
expeettd wail immediately. It is eternally reported that this
vessel is about to convey Mr. II O'Brien tub's destinatitin
By a hirer just arrived. from Valpaniso. dated April 29,
informatiee has been received that her Mali ry's ship Ca.
bpsa was expected there in slew a fortnight, and would
saU from England about the lot June. At the above date
ale had on board one million and a quarter of dollars, and
Wen leaving she would have a beiaht of two millions of
denary The Asia, g 4, Crept R. F. Stopford ; Nereus, 42,
MasemCoemander F. W. Bateman; ann Cockatrice, 6, were
the only shipe in port on the 29th. The Gorgo• remained
M CAM. in eossequesee or the disturbed state of Bolivia.