The Sun.
London, England, 1864-02-29 00:00:00

Tho death of Mr. John Darcy, J.P. and D.L

the head of the eminent firm of Darcy and Co., brewers
in Dublin, is an event much regretted by a large circle.
He filled the office of Lord Mayor at one time, in succession
to Mr. Guinness, and won respect by his firmness and im-
partiality: He was an enlightened and influential Liberal,
very tolerant and generous in his views ; in fact, as a
Catholic, a disciple of the Murray school:
MR. BUCKSTONE AND MR. PHELPS.—The re-
vival of " She Stoops to Conquer " at the Hay-
market, and of Macklin's " Man of the World " at Drury
Lane, has given us two agreeable pictures of the sort of
comedies that delighted our grandmother. If we were in-
clined to indulge in reflections, the impression left by the
performance of these pieces might induce us to thank our
stars that, whatever our stage may have lost, it has certainly
gained in refinement and in general truthfulness to nature
since the time when Goldsmith's comedy was damned for
being more natural than the comedies of his brother
dramatists. It is pleasant, however, to see these pieces per-
formed now and then, especially by actors like Buckstone
and Phelps, whom we may look upon as the last links be-
tween the legitimate school of the latter half of the last
century and the modern style of acting—the most trust-
worthy representatives of the traditions of a nearly forgotten
stage-practice. With Mr. Buckstone, as far as we can see,
the character of Tony Lumpkin must pass from the stage,
and Mr. Phelps is undoubtedly the sole representative of
Sir Fertinax Mac Sycophant. On these pounds a very
considerable interest always attaches to the performance of
these characters by the actors named, and full audiences, at
both houses, have assembled to enjoy the rare, though well-
known treat.—The Reader.
FANCY FAIR AND GRAND DRAWING OF PRIZES.
—The Sisters of Mercy located at Lanark, follow-
ing the example of their founder, St. Vincent de Paul,
whose life was a continued series of good and charitable
acts, have lately instituted an orphanage iu Lanark for the
relief of children lett destitute by their parents, irrespective
of country or of creed. The applications for admission
'to this institution have been so numezous that it has
been considered necessary to extend its benefits,
and with the view of raising funds for that pur-
pose, a fancy fair and grand drawing of prizes has
been recommended, the tickets for which are only 6d. each.
A number of distinguished personages have contributed
valuable prizes, which will be included in the drawing, and
amongst others the Empress of the French has forwarded a
richly-gilt French clock, by a celebrated Parisian maker,
of elegant design. It is surmounted by a finely modelled
figure of St. Michael crushing the evil spirit. It may be
seen for a few days at Mr, Edward O'Donnell's, Bank
Buildings, Hanover-street. Several hundreds other valu•
able prizes will also be distributed at the time of drawing,
Tuesday, the 12th day of April next.—Scotsman.
THE NEW GOVERNOR-GENERAL OF INDIA.—The
following appointments have been made to the Staff of Sir
John Lawrence, the now Viceroy of India :—.Surgeon C.
Hathaway, M D., of th 3 Bengal Medical Service, to be
Private Secretary; Captain Eugene Impey, Bengal Stall
Corps, to officiate as Military Secretary and Aide de Camp ;
Lieutenant-Colonel Seymour J. Llano, 52d Light Infantry ;
Major H. G. A. Vicars, 18th Royal Irish Regiment, and
Captain R. Baring, of the late Ist European Cavalry, to be
Aides de Camp; Lieut. the Hon. A. Stewart, R.H.A., to
be Aide de Camp, as a temporary arrangement.—Army
and Navy Gazette.
DEATH FROM THE USE OF COKE.—An inquest
was held on Wednesday, at Webber] Cottage, near
Bideford, upon the body of John Hunt, aged 19, a servant
in the employ of M.,jor Garrard. From the evidence of
Johanna White, a servant, W. J. Bartlett, brother-in-law
to Major Garrard, Mr. T. L. Pridhaw, surgeon, it appeared
that the deceased had on Monday gone to Led iu good
health and spirits. lie slept in a room over the stables,
which had no chimney or other means of ventilation except
a window and door, both of which deceased shut and fast-
ened. He had a creek filled with lighted coke in the
centre of the room to warm himself, and, though cautioned
that he bad better put it outside the door, dirt not do EL), In
the morning he did not riee at the usual hour, and was
found dead in his bed, lying as though asleep. Every pos-
sible means were used to restore animation, but without
as ail. The deceased hail evidently died from inhaling the
carbonic acid gas emitted from the coke, and the verdict
was to that effect.
ROSSINI, it is said, is about to give to the woad
a religious composition, a worthy pend9ut of the " St abat."
M. GOUNOUD'S NEW OPERA " ittEILLE," has
been secured by Mr. Gye for Jais next Italian season at
Covent Garden.