The Sun.
London, England, 1864-10-27 00:00:00

SHIPPING-THIS DAY,

LONDON, Oct. 27.—Wind this day at noon—North-
Westerly; moderate breeze and cloudy weather, with rain
during th 3 night.

PORTSMOUTH, Oct. 26.—Wind S.E.—Arrived-3lar-
garet, from London.

SWAXGEA, Oct. 2G.—Wind S,E.—Sailed—Doclo, for
Rio Janeiro.

BRIXRAM, Oct. 25.—Wind S.W.—Arrived—Refuge,
from Nassau.

YARMOUTH, Oct. 26.—Wind S.W.—Sailed—James C.
Bell, for Matanzas.

Tnoox, Oct. 27.—Wind N.W.--Arrived—Sailor's Bride,
from Belfast.

PLYMOUTH, Oct. M.—Wind S.E.—Arrived—Bengal,
from London for Hong Kong—Maria Fredericka, from
Monte "Video.

(BY MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH,)

GRAVESEND, Thursday Morning.
Arrived, Oct. 26.—Wanderer, from Dantaic—Christiana,
from Groningen—Eigen, from Cronstadt.
Arrived, Oct. 27.—Ambassador, from Wyborg—liing
Oscar, from Sundswall—Perseverance, from Medemblis--
sabells, from Bruges.

ACCIDENT TO CANON STOWELL.—We regret to
say that an accident, fortunately not of a serious character,
happened to the Rev. Canon Stowell, at Matlock, on Thurs..
day night. The rev. gentleman has been staying at Walker's'
Hotel, and had slept in a bedroom on the ground floor. On
Thnrsday it was arranged that he should have a bedroom
on the first floor. Forgetful of the fact that the room was
approached by three stairs, the rev. canon, in leaving the
room in the evening, fell down the steps and displaced the
cap of his right knee, and it is feared has broken one of the
tendons. It is not long since he sustained an injury some-
what similar to his left leg. We are glad to be enabled to
announce that the rev. canon is doing well, and that the
most serious result of the injury will be a temporary lame-
ness which may possibly for a time incapacitate him frem
active duty.—Manellester Courier.

A FORMIDABLE RIVAL FOR THE DATENPORT
BROTIIERS.—The Calcutta superintendent of the
Peninsula and Oriental Steam Navigation Company, writ-
ing under date September 22, says;--" One of the greatest
curiosities of the day—a somnambulist steward—goes home
in the Mooltan. No matter:how securely he may be bound
with cords, he undoes everything and walks about while fast
asleep. Last night we fastened him to the ship's butcher,
but ho unloosened himself without awakening the man, got
on deck, and was very nearly overboard. The man is a.
constant source of anxiety to all on board the Mooltan, and
if he reaches England should be exhibited. Some Barnum
would make a fortune of him."

VOLUNTEER LODGE.—This branch of the Man.
cheater Unity of Odd Fellows celebrated its anni-
versary at a dinner on Tuesday last, at the "Oporto,"
Endell-street. P.P.G.M. Harris, presided. After tho
usual loyal and patriotic toasts, the chairman detailed the
progress of this the largest friendly society, and said it
was established in 1812—had 90,000 members in 1638 ;
doubled that number up to 1812 ; and at the begin-
ning of this year had 355,856 members, with over
£2,000,000, saved surplus capital to meet liabilities.
The interesting feature of the evening was in connection
with the toast of " The Lodge," when P. a Cbilcott's namo
was given at the same time, and he was presented by tho
chairman with a medal as a slight reward for his zealous
services during four years, and accompanying it a Past
Officer's sash. lie acknowledged the gift in suitable terms,
and other toasts and business occupied the company during
a long evening.

TUE NEW GERMAN PLAY OF The Robbers.—This
barbarous play, which surpasses Tttus Adront'cus
in incidental horrors, has recently been brought out at the
National Theatre, Denmark, by Messrs. Fatherland and
Fudge, in open violation of their licence. It is not our pre •
sent intention to scrutinise the performance, which was
simply execrable. Let it suffice that it received what it
merited, an indignant storm of hisses from an audience
embracing the most distinguished, and we may add without
flattery, the coolest critics in Europe. The policy of Father-
land and Fudge, in offering this insult to public feeling, is
suite indefensible. Speaking not too figuratively, those un-
principled speculators have drawn a check to serve pressing
exigencies, and which may eventually result in a run upon
the banks of the Rhine. When this catastrophe does
occur, Fatherland will find himself obliged to shut up, and
be glad once more to draw small beer at the sign of the
Spread Eagle. If evidence were required to prove the
demoralising influence of the Continental drama, the
German play of " The Robbers" might be called in'o
court, and a conviction obtained without further
trouble. The London apprentice, we are often solemnly
assured, has been tempted to try his hand at potty larceny
from studiously surveying some stage culprit's success in
that peculiar branch of economy. Sanguine youths, emu-
lating their pattern hero in a fringed cocked-hat and jack-
boots, have, we learn, broken open their master's safe,
eloped with his daughter, plundered the King's mail, and
evaporating from limbo, to which they have been transiently
consigned, have reduced demented turnkeys to despair and
want. If this be so, are not heads notoriously weak about
their crowns being turned the wrong way by such a triumph
a 3 that of which Fatherland and Fudge so insolently boast ?
Some time ago Fatherland got up a heavy burlesque upon
John Bull's celebrated "Constitution," which during its
short run certainly provoked considerable laughter. Here
Fatherland might have paused in serene contemplation of
his green bays ; but no 1 ho panted for a tremendous " hit"
upon a deeper stage, and with additional properties. In
partnership with Fudge (an Austrian Dragoon, and one
whose anteceeents will not bear investigation), the German
play of "The Robbers" has accordingly been produced on
an extensive scale, and supported by a company who despise
Hamlet's well known injunction, and perpetrate every possi-
ble outrage upon humanity. One word as to these wretched
strollers. When inspired by Bacchus, they may be heard
shouting in praise of that old rheumatic creature their
Father, and shedding tears of filial devotion over ther sauer-
kraut. It is with actors of this stamp that Fatherland
and Fudge have produced a sanguinary sort of Coburg
drama, which is justly pronounced a disgrace to the Euro •
Kan stage, which aspiring to rank with that fo. which these
men are such sensitive aticklere—the Legitimate Drama. It
is consolatory to reflect that no applause has greeted "The
RoblArs" but that which professional chryu: errs have been
regularly paid fur. Conscious of their high calling, their
minions have from the gallery lavished their cheers with
impartial fidelity on both their patrons; for it has been
found, and is worth) of note, that the impaebioned advo-
cates of Fatherland are invariably the ardent adtuircrs of
Fudge.—Ttench.

Several failures have again been added to the list
of commercial embarrassments. Mr 'William
Velchcs, d Mark-lane, merchant, has suspended,
with liabilities estimated about £30,000; Messrs.
'I. 8., SeliNveil zzr and Co.,
hill bruhere, have also
succumlN-d w d ith I
-"'s, it i i feared, to FL large
amount ; and Mr Alfred Lamb, wine merchant, of
whose Mark-iaue,
engAgements are supposed to be
will depmd upon ;mitt:woes from Nam.
very considerable, and the reaNsation of the estate