The Sun.
London, England, 1852-04-15 00:00:00

AMERICAN

NEWS.

[A summary of the following, appeared in our im-
pression of yesterday.]
LIVERPOOL, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14.
By the Royal Mail steam-ship Niagara, Stone
commander, we have received advices from New
York to the 30th ult., and Boston to the 31st. She
brings 13,000 dollars in specie on freight.
The Niagara left the Boston wharf at 7 A.M. on the
31st, and anchored in Nantucket Roads shortly after
8 A.M. to await the arrival of the mails. At 12.30
r.m. she received the mails, and at 1 P.M. she set ou.
full speed. She arrived at Halifax at 8.10 A.M. on the
2,1 inst., and left again at 9.40 A.M., since which time
she has experienced variable and head winds, with a
heavy cross sea. She made Cape Clear at 7.30 A.m,
on the 12th, Holyhead at 3.30 P.M. yesterday, and
arrived in the Mersey at a quarter past nine o'clock
last evening, her run having occupied upwards of 13
days mean steaming time.
The Niagara passed the Canada, with the mails of
the 20th ult., from Liverpool, at 1.30 P.M. on the 21st,
going into Boston ; on the Bth, at 5,30 A.M., she
passed the Royal Mail steamship Americe, with the
mails of the 3d inst. for Boston ; and on the 10th, at
6 A.M., she passed the United States' Mail steam-ahip
Arctic, with the mails of the 7th inst. from Liverpool,
for New York.

The Royal Mail steamship Europa, Lott com-
mander, with the mails of the 13th ult., from Liver-
pool, arrived at New York on the 25th.
The Crescent City arrived at New York on the
30th ult., with a million and a half in gold dust, and
advices rom San Francisco to the 2d ult. From the
very brief accounts received we learn that the town
of Downieville had been totally destroyed by fire.
Our miscellaneous advices mention that a public
meeting had been held in Philadelphia to resist the
removal of the Mint from that city. Defalcations
to the extent of 73,000 dolls. had been discovered
in the Suffolk Bank at Boston. The military at
Lochpost had been called out to quell a disturbance
among the Irish. A general fight had taken place,
in which firearms were used. The riot was occa-
sioned by one party striking for higher wages and
attempting to drive off those who remained at work.
The reported murder of seven emigrants in Dod-
dridge county proved to be a hoax. M. Kossuth
arrived at New Orleans on the .27th ult. There
were no preparations made for his reception and but
little excitement was manifested. Eight persons
had been killed and a number injured by a steam-
boat explosion on the Mississippi The navigation of
lakes Ontario, Erie, and the rivers Hudson end
Delaware was open. Nearly 500,000 dollars worth
of property had been destroyed by fire at Philadel-
phia. A large fire had occurred at Boston, by
which the Fremont Temple was burnt down, with
the whole of its valuable contents.
The following telegraphic communication has bees
received from Boston :
"Halifax papers to the 26th inst., received here, men-
tion that Messrs. Howe and Fullerton (Liberals) had
morpihty: This was Considered a great
been returned to Parliament from Cumberland county
The funeral of the late Lieutenant-Governor Governmentabout
Harvey
was to take place on the 27th
tTitia j
inst., with great military
pomp.
Canadian letters mention the prevalence of II
rumour to the effect that the Earl of Elgin had sent
in his resignation. The Committee of the Quebec and
Montreal Railway were working energetically.

THE LOSSOFTRE BIRKENHEAD.
The following is an extract of a letter from Lieu-
tenant Girardot, 43d Light Infantry :
"My dear Father,—l wrote" on im onl
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t-ebra yt,o Msaaryc hI lw.
is
s to
safe,bustafyori faeamr
cithuaitteswhoeulll.d nlortemreaacmhedyoott Ithweillwr:.eeand
th
until she went down; the suction took me down some
way, and a man got hold of my leg, but I managed to
kick him off and come up, and struck off for some pieces
of wood that were on the water, and started for land,
which was about two miles off. I was in the water
about five hours, as the shore was so rocky, and the
surf ran so high, that a great many were lost trying to
land. Nearly all those that took to the water withont
their clothes on were taken by sharks; hundreds of
them were all round us, and I saw mon taken by them
quite close to me, but as I was dressed (having on a
flannel shirt and trousers) they preferred the others. I
was not in the least hurt, and am happy to say
kept my head clear; most of the officers lost
their lives from losing their presence of mind.
and tr.:, ing to take money with them, and
from not throwing off their coats. There was no time
to get the paddle-box boats down,' and a great many
more might have been saved, but the boats that were got
down deserted us and went off. From the time sbe
struck to when she went down was twenty minutes.
When I landed I found an officer of the 12th Lancers,
who had swam off with a life-preserver, and fourteen
men, who had got on with bits of wood like myself. We
walked up the country eleven miles to a farm belonging
to Captain Smales, formerly of the 7th Dragoon Guards,
who was very kind to us, and all the men that weregell
on shore came up to him. I hope the Government will
make up our loss to us, as I have saved nothing.
2644"
ford, of the 6th, the ensign I spoke of as having his
wife on board with him, went down; she, poor Tit
was left here when the ship sailed for Buffalo Afosu_t„
have just been to see her, and she looks more doerade,r7las
alive, left all alone at this distance from
herb There le
we shall do all we can to be of service to her.Amato!.
a report that many have been killed In Lue
sosmpaerelidLT:
Mountains, and our poor doctor was killed
ailbe
time back. God grant that we
.I)_3aion,
moot again.—Ever your affectionate ItEe
nFRANK GIRARDOT."

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Lessor Holloway's Establishment, 244, Strand, London.'
and solely their
The course of exchange at New York on London
for bills at 60 days'
sight is 109% per cent., and the par of
exchange between England and America being 10913-40 per
cent., it follows that the exchange is nominally 0.17 Pet
cent. in favour of En
difference of interest gand charges of transport, Rae, present
land ; but, after making allowanoe for
rate leaves no profit on the importation of gold frog AS
ULlited States.

THEE.MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
MacUde. JOHA_N"NA WAGNER.
It is respectfully announced that the talent of Mad Ile. JOHANNA
VirAGNEI: is secured exclusively to her Majesty's Theatre, by an
engagement dated the sth of Soveniber last, and signed by this cele-
brated artiste.

II-ER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
Fiat appearance of Madlia. SOFIE CRUVELLI,
Sig. LABLACIIE, and Sig. GARDONI.
It is respectfully announced that on SATURDAY next, April 17,
will be presented Bellini's celebrated Opera,
NORMA.,
Oroveso, Sig. Lablachc • Flavio, Sig. Mercurial ; Polio, gig. Gar-
-40n1; Adalgisa, Madlle. Feller ; Norma, Madlle. Sode Cruvelli.
Between the acts will be presented the revived favourite Diver-
tiiiement, L'AUROUE.
To conclude with a new Spanish Ballet Divertissement, entitled
TIN BAILEY DE CANDIL,
Ls which Mille. Gay Stephan, Mdlles. Rosa, Esper, Allegrini, La-
moureux, M. Di Mattia, and M. Mathieu will appear.
bladile. Johanna Wagner Is daily expected.
A new Grand Opera, by Meyerbeer, is in preparation.
A new Ballet is in preparation for the rentrfie vl' Madlle. Carolina

A pplication. for Boxes, Stalls, and Tickets to be made at the Opera
3oz-office, Colonnade, Haymarket.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA,
COVENT GARDEN.
GRAND EXTRA NIGHT.
Production of I MARTYRI.
The Directors have the honour to announce that
THIS EVENING,
Grand Extra Night will be given, on which occasion will be
P roduce ,for the first time in this country,
Donizetti's Opera. entitled
I 3LtRTYRI,
As performed at the Academie Royal, Paris.
• With new Scenery, Costumes, and Appointments.
Paulina, Madame Jullienne (of the Academie Royale, Paris (her
first appearance in England) ; Severus, Signor Ronconi ; Felix,
Signor'Marini ; Nearcus, Signor Stigelli ; a Christian, Signor Soldi ;
Calisthenes. Signor Polonini ; Polyutus, Signor Tamberlik.
The incidental Divertissement in the second act of the Opera will
be Sustained by Madlles. H. Bellotti, L. Bellotti, Leblond, Kolcm-
berg, and Robert.
The Scenery by Messrs. Grieve and Telbba ; the Costumes by Mrs.
E. Bailey and 31adame Marzio ; the Appointments by Mr. Prescott ;
the MaChinery by Mr. Allen ; the Dances by Mons. Alexandre ; the
Spectacle arranged by M. Laurent.
Commence at Eight o'clock.
Composer, Director of the Music, and Conductor, Mr. Costa.
Tickets for the Boxes, Stalls, or the Pit may be had (for the
Night or Season), at the Box,flice of tke Theatre. which is open
from Eleven till Five o'clock ; and of the principal librarians and
musicsellers.
3fadlle JOHANNA WAGNER.
The Directors have the honour to announce that, in order to ren-
der still more complete their already unprecedented assemblage of
artistes, they have entered into an engagement with Macille. Johanna
Wagner (Prima Donna of the Theatre Royal at Berlin), and that the
services of that eminent artiste are secured exclusively to the Royal
Italian Opera.

MARIONETTE THEATRE,
ROYAL
ADELAIDE-STREET, WEST STRAND.
Attractive Novelties for the Easter Holidays.
THIS EVENING, arid every evening during the week,
A new Characteristic Address, by the Manager.
After which an entirely new and original piece de circonstance
lecl.NOW IN REHEARSAL, a confidential revelation, strictly
bli .
To be conowed by THE SWISS COTTAGE.
To conclude with an entirely new version of the Grand Eastern
Spectacle of ALADDIN ; or, The Wonderful Lamp, produced with
all the vast resources of this small establishment.
Doom; open at Half-past Seven, and commence at Eight o'clock.
A Morning Performance en 'aturday next. Doors open at Flalf-
2ast Two, and commence at Three o'clock.
In the course of each Representation, a selection of Music will be
performed, including the Royal Marionette Quadrilles, by M. Bosisio,
and the Royal Marionette Polka, by Mr. T. Browne, and the Royal
Marionette Scottische, composed ex,ressly for this Theatre.
There will shortly be produced several New Pieces, which are now
In active rehearsal.
Private Boxes and Stalls to be had at the Box-office of the
Theatre, and of all the principal Librarians.

HUNGERFORD-HALL, S (RAND.
RE-OPENING OF BOLTON'S DIORAMA.
In consequence of the immense success obtained on Easter Monday
by Chevalier Bouton's unrivalled Diorama, it will continue open for
&EVEN DAYS MORE ONLY,
priorto the alterations about to take place in the Establishment.

1. The Overflowing of the River Loire, in France, never before
exhibited in England.
2. The Town and Valley of Fribourg, in Switzerland, with double
effect of Summer and Winter, universally pronounced to be a mas-
terpiece of art.
3. The magnificent Cathedral of St. Mark, at Venice, with double
effect of Day and Night, unrivalled in the annals of diorama paint-
ings.
Dr. Wallis will preside at the Organ, and Professor Reeves describe
the different Pictures.
Open Daily from Twelve to Four.
Admission, tid. and ►s.

TREATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Mr. B. Webster, Sole Lessee and Manager, Old Brompton.
rius EVM.I

Rill be performed the new Comedy, entitled THE MAN OF LAW.
Marquis de la Seigdere, Mr. Lambert ; Raoul, Mr. L. Murray ; M.
Destozunelles, Mr. B. Webster; Bernard. Mr. Howe; Baroness de
Vaubert, Mrs. Stirling ; Helene de la Seigliere, Miss A. Vining.
After which a new Burlesque on a frightfully popular subject, to
be called 0, GEMINI ; or, the Brothers of Co(u)rse. Characters by
Messrs. Buckstone, Bland, Woolger ; Mesdames Buckingham, Col-
lins,'Caulfield, Honey, &c.
With the new Farce of YOUR LIFE'S IN DANGER, in which
Mr. Keeley will appear.
To conclude with BOX AND COX, by Messrs. Keeley and Buck-
atone.

THEATRE LOYAL, .DELPHI.
Lessee, Mr. B. Webst
THISer
E; D
VEirectNlNressG, ,Madame Celeste.
_ .

Wlll be performed a new Drama of powerful interest, called THE
QURP.N OF THE MARKET. Characters by Messrs. Hughes, 0.
Smith, Paul Bedford, Emery, Honey, Worrell ; Mesdames Chaplin,
Harding, and Seeley.
After which, a devilish new Extravaganza, called MEPHISTO-
PHELES. Characters by Mr. Honey, Miss litzwilliam, and Miss
Wwilgar.
With WHO STOLE THE POCKET-BOOK' or, a Dinner for Six.