The Sun.
London, England, 1852-05-11 00:00:00

THE FIRE IN SOUTHWARK.

The ground that has been cleared by the destructive
element extends in one direction nearly 200 feet. and
from 90 to 100 feet in width. The factory of Mr. Hay-
man, besides containing a most valuable stock of seeds
of nearly every description, was fitted up with costly
steam machinery and kilns. Such was the rapid progress
of the flames, that they speedily communicated to a
number of cart-lodea and a spacious timber building be-
longing to Mr. Reddin, the contractor. When the last
named premises took fire a number of waggons, water-
carts' and timber-trucks were in the buildings, and it was
only by extraordinary exertion that any of them could
be saved. The following is a copy of the official report
of the damage done:--"Monday, May 10, 1852.
Called at a quarter past 1 A.N. to a large fire in Farn-
ham-place, Gravel-lane, and the Grove, Southwark.
Upon arriving, found the fire in the premises of Mr.
Hayman, seed-factor, and Mr. Reddin, contractor.
The fire was extinguished by, firemen, with 4
D, 3 A, 3 B, and 1 C engines of the London
Establishment, one of the West of England-
office, and one of the pariah. The cause of fire not
known. The contents of the factory were not insured,
but the machinery and buildings were insured in the
Atlas Fire-office. The premises, of timber construc-
tion, used as a seed factory, together with the stock in
trade, &c., all but destroyed. Mr. E. Reddin, the con-
tractor—Buildings and contents insured in the Phoenix
Fire-office. Some cart sheds destroyed, and about two-
thirds of a building of timber construction burnt down.
Mr. R. Hale, patent manure factor—Contents not in-
sured; building in the Pliceaix. Side front of factory
burnt, and stock damaged by water. Mr. Fletcher, en
gineer—Building and contents insured in the West of
England-office. Side fronts damaged by fire, and con-
tents by water. Mr. Austin, ironfounder—Contents in-
sured in the Sun; the building in the Phenix. Roof
damaged by breakage, and contents by water. Mr. C.
Hambleton, bedstead maker—Contents and buildings
insured in the Phoenix-office. Side front of workshops
burnt, and furniture damaged by hasty removal.

THE SHOP-BLIND NUISANCE.
As will be seen by reference to the very useful "Guide
to the Proper Regulation of Buildings," by Mr. 'Risking,
pp. 13, 14, the London Commissioners of Pavements are
authorized, but unfortunately not required, by the statute
(57 Geo. 3, c. 29), commonly called Michaelangelo
Taylor's Act, to regulate or remove all such things as
are "inconvenient or incommodious to any passengers
along the carriage or foot ways of any of the streets," &c.
It so happens, however, that many of these commis-
sioners of pavements are the very men who commit the
nuisance in question: hint ills lachrymez. Thirty years'
continuance of it in the face of such authorizement
shows pretty clearly that however excellently well com-
missioners of pavements may be able to carry out the
principle of self government, they require some central
stimulus to move them where their own self-interest or
convenience induces them not to move. As remarked
by Mr. Ilosking, they are sharp in vision where poor
hucksters stop the public way, while interfering with
their shopkeeping interests. Something really must be
done to get rid of the abominable nuisance of shop sun-
blinds. This is a nuisance which prevails in towns
throughout the whole country. The Act, however,
which we lately quoted, namely, 10 & 11 Viet., c. 89,
applies to such towns, &c., as have or shall have ah.
Act incorporating this one, and in it, therefore, some
towns have, or may have, their remedy; but it appears
that Michaelaogelo Taylor's Act is that on which Lon-
don in the meentime can alone rely—an Act which in
this respect has for thirty years remained a dead letter.
It is for the London public to say, then, whether they
will "require" their pavement commissioners to do what
that Act only " authorises" them to do—namely, to insist
on the abatement of the shop sun-blind nuisance.—
Builder.

SEABORNE MAILS.
[7l signifies that the mails are sent from the General Post-ofnee
by the night—and at by the morning—dispatch.]

l'When made up In From what When
PLACES. General Post-oelee port die- due.
1 London: patched.
America (by Brit. pkt.)N May Liverpool ..'May 17
America (by U.S. pkt.) N May 13 .. Liverpool ..'May 12
Aniorica (by U.S. pkt.) M Southampt. May 21
Africa (West coast).. N 14th of the month IPlyntoath June 3
Alexandria* •....... N 191 h & 30th of mo. Dover .. May 18
Belgium • • .. •• N' Daily Dover .. Daily
Brazil .. M 9th of the month ISouthampt. May 16
Buenos Ayres .. M 9th of the month iSonthampt. May 16
Califonna(viaChaver) M 2d & 17th of month; Southampt. May zo
Cape of Good Elope N 14th of month 'Plymouth.. (June 3
Constantinople* N 7th 17th.27th of mo Dover ..131ay '2O
Central America .. M2l & 17th of men. Southampt.,May 20
Channel Isles N Mon., Wed., &Fri. Sf,uthampt.jTo. Th. Sat
Chin ..M 17th of the month Sonthampt. iMay
Franco 31 & N Twice daily .. 'Dover • • ITvricedally
Greece' „ •. N 7th 17th 27th of mo Dover •• May 20
Hainburgii „ N Tuesday & Friday London .. Taes. Sat.
Holland .• M Wedn es. & Satur. London .. Mon. Thur
Honduras .. N 17th of the month Southampt. May '2O
Ireland MBz N Twice daily .. Holyhead .. Twicedsdly
India(vla Sonthamp.) 31 20th of the month Southampt. May 20
India(viaMarsoilles) N Bth& 24th efmonthiDover .. May 16
Mediterranean (via
Southansnton) •• M 20th of the month Southampt. !May 20
Meditertanean (via
Marseilles) N Bth& 24th of month Dover .. May 16
Maxim M 2d of the month.. 3outhampt.. June 5
Madeira M 9th of the month ;Southampt. May 16
Malta* .. • • 7th,l7th,l9th,l7th } Dover !May 18
& 30th of month
Naples* .. • • •• N sth 15th 25th of me 'Dover ..'May 12
Papal States' N51.1115th25th of mo Dover .. May 12
Peninsular.. • • .. M 7th 17th 27th o f mo,Southampt. May t 6
Porn .. .. M 17th of the month Southampt. May 20
Tuscany* N,sth 15th 25th of mo Dover •• May 11
West Indies .. 17th of the month Southampt. May 20
West Indies (except
Havanna 8; Nassau) M,2d of the month .. Southampt. June 5
* The mans to those countries thus marked (a) are conveyed by
French packet 'via Marseillus.

INAUGURATION OF THE STATUE OF SIR ROBERT
PEEL AT SALFORD.—On Saturday afternoon the ceremony
of the inauguration of the statue erected to the memory of the
deceased statesman, in Peel Park, Salford, took place. There
were present Mr. Joseph Brotherton, M.P. for Salford, the
Mayors of Salford and Manchester, Sir John Potter, late
Mayor, Sir E. Armytage, Aldermen Langworthy and Agnew,
and the whole of the councillors of the various wards. Mr.
Brotherton, M.l'., delivered a warm eulogium on the late Sir
R. Peel to the assembled thousand., and at the conclusion of
his address, handed over to the Mayors the various docu-
ments connected with the statue. The assembly was also
addressed by the Mayor of Manchester (F. Ashton, Esq.),
who remarked on the appropriate period chosen for the in-
auguration—a time when, he said, the opponents of the late
Sir R. Peel were almost routed from the field. Sir John
Potter proposed three cheers for the Mayor and corporation
of Salford, which was heartily responded to ; and after
cheers for Mr. Brotherton and Sir John Potter, the company
separated.

Colonel Maberly has appointed Mr. Allan E.
Chambr6 to be his private secretary at the Post-office, in
place of Mr. John Hall, resigned.

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FEMALE SERVANTS' HOME SOCIETY. The six-
teenth annual meeting of this society took place in Exeter-
hall on Friday night. Charles J. Bevan, Esq., presided,
and in an interesting speech opened the business of the meet-
ing. The Rev. Jos. Brown then read the report, from
which it appeared that more than 22,1'00 servants had regis-
tered in the homes, free of expense, and that above 4,000 in-
mates had been received. Thera were upwards of 100,000
domestic servants employed in London, and generally above
10,000 out of place. The report stated that the efforts made
by Roman Catholics to draw these into houses of limey had
induced the committee to resolve upon increasing the homes,
at an expense of 200/., towards which the assistance of the
public was earnestly sought. There would then be accom-
modation for eighty servants at one time, and an average
of one thousand in the year. It was also intended to
receive two orphans, to be trained as servants. The annual
sermon of the society was preached last Sunday evening, by
the Rev. W. S. Rowe, chaplain of Horsemonger-lane gaol,
who also advocated the cause on the platform with con-
siderable power. The Revs. W. Izard, Samuel Jones, W.
Carr, James l'roctor, and. Jos. Payne, Esq., took part in the
proceedings. In the course of the evening seventeen servants,
who had lived three years in their situations, received the
society's reward of a handsomely-bound Bible and a sove-
reign, the chairman, with his accustomed liberality, pre-
senting the sovereigns. Previous to the meeting, 120 ser-
vants took tea in the hall, including a party of young women
about to emigrate under the auspices of the Female _Emigra-
tion Society. Among other ladies and gentlemen. there
were present—the Hons. Mrs. Sidney Herbert and Mr. Acourt.
The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to Mr. Bevan,
who responded in a manner which elicited much applause
from the audience.
NEw PARLIAMENTARY BOROUGH FOR WEST LON-
DON.—On Thursday afternoon a numerous deputation from
the parishes of Chelsea, Kensington, Hammersmith, and
Fulham had an interview with the Earl of Derby, by ap-
pointment, at the Treasury. The deputation was accom-
panied and introduced by Lord R. Grosvenor, M.P. for the
county. Mr. W. Simpson, of Hammersmith, said that at
the passing of the Reform Bill the several districts round
London were formed into boroughs, with the exception of
this, the western district, which now possessed equal, if not
superior, claims to most of the others, from its important
interests, population, intelligence, and wealth. Greenwich
with a population of 65,000 returned members, whereas the
West London district, now containing a population of 130,000,
was not a constituency. After other gentlemen had briefly
addressed his Lordship, Lord Derby said that it was most
natural at such a time when the vacant seats were to be
disposed of, so important a district should urge its claims to
have representatives. He, of course, as an individual
member of the Government, could not then give a decision
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views of ,the deputation to his colleagues, who would give
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ROYAL ASYLUM OF ST. ANN'S SOCIETY.—The
Earl of Yarborough will preside at the anniversary at tho
London Tavern, on Wednesday next, supported by a nu-
merous body of uoblemea and gentle an, lope:411Y Qf the

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