The Sun.
London, England, 1863-03-04 00:00:00

The Royal

le Theatres.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

SIR,—A few remarks to further the completion
of the forthcoming pageantries may not be unac-
ceptable at this moment. First—The generosity
and great consideration of those high in the offices
of state cannot be too highly commended by their
more humble brethren—the toilers and moilers—in
granting them free hoiidaye to join in the general
joy of the coming nuptials. Every trade, every
calling, every profession seems to have been pro-
vided for: But, sir—with respect be it spoken—
where is there any thought of the " poor player ?"
From six o'clock p.m. to eleven, or half-past, he is
chained to his post to relieve the anxieties of the
world by amusing others. Might it net be a grate-
ful concession upon the occasion of his Royal High-
ness the Prince of Wales becoming a " Benedick,"
that the theatres should commence their perform-
ances at five o'clock, or earlier, and so relieve
comedians, tragedians, musicians, terpsicho-
reans, carpenters, gasmen, scenemen, pro-
perty -men, dressers, servants, treasurers, act-
ing and stage managers, and the host of ladies
and gentlemen required in the working of our
London theatres, that they may be permitted to
witness a litt:e of the splendour out of doors,
after they had agreeably added to it within. The
suggestion in your valuable paper willl feel assured
induce others to reflect that this is a "consumma-
tion devoutly to be wished." Again, to prevent the
slightest chance of confusion and incongruity occur-
ing in the procession of the 7th, might it not be s
commendable act to elect an M.C., who would
" make out his plot," to prevent oven a suspicion of
delay or irregularity. Lastly, in case of wet weather
—I may be excused throwing out the hint—that
common unbleached calico, coated with tar, would
be perfectly waterproof, and could be made avail-
able in protecting any portion of the ornamentation
till its production was required.—l am, &c.,

_
WILLIAM SMITH.
New Adelphi Theatre, March 3.

The Wimbledon Rifle Contest.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SHN,

SIR,—In your report of the rtsult of the trial of
small-bores at Woolwich you state that the council
of the Rifle Aesociation have accepted my offer 10
give three of my Lord Bury Telescopes as prizes to
be s hot for at the next Wimbledon meeting, which
is not quite correct. What I have done is, given
them three telescopes of the value of 25 guineas,
and offered to lend them 40 of my best telescopes
for the use of the competitors at the next Wimble-
don contest, which offer they have done me the hon-
our to accept.—l am, &c.
S. H. STEWARD.
406, Strand, March 3.

A FAST COLONY.—On the third anniversary of
the separation of Queensland from New South
Wales the Brisbane Courier stated that the population with
which this new colony started in December, 1859, was about
25,000, and at Michaelmas, 1862, the number was 42,000.
and in December was not less than 46,000, The population
has thus nearly doubled itself in three years.
REDUCTION IN THE REVENUE EsTIMATES.---
Yesterday, the estimates for the current year called "re:
venue estimates were printed. The sum required 10
£4,720,641 against £4,752,795 of the preceding year, she?'
ing a decrease of £32,154.
CONFEDERATE CRUISERS. PORT-AU-PRINCE
FEB. 8.--Besides the two American vessels burst
by the Alabama since leaving Jamaica, a small Confederate
gunboat has captured two others off this cost. It is else
reported that the Alabama has beaten off a Federal corvette
of 22 guns. The Alabama, last from Jamaica, was et
Jacmel on the 3d of February, and sailed the same day Oil
a cruise.—Liverpool Mercury.

THE GRIEVANCES OF JOURNEYMEN BAKERS!'
Yesterday morning was issued the second report
addressed to the Home Secretary, by Mr. Hugh Seyra°llf,
Tremenheere, relative to the grievances complained of IV
journeymen bakers. The report is dated January 12 of the
present year. The previous one related exclusively to the
grievances of the London journeymen, the present extend°
to the country and to Ireland Scotland. We may state
in brief that Mr. Tremenheere recommends—first, tlia',
no youth under 18 years of age shall be allowed to bei
employed in any bakehouse in the United Kingdom later
than the hour of nine p.m., or earlier than that of five thn''A;
secondly, that the measures proposed for the inspection an
sanatory regulation of bakehouses in the metropolis, whie'
were stated in detail in his previous report, should be
tended to bakehouses in all towns or populous places having
town councils, boards of improvements, commissioners, et
other bodies exercising powers for sanatory regulations under
the provisions of the Public Health Act and the acts Wet'
porated therewith, or under or by virtue of any general o_,
local act of Parliament, other than the Public Health Acv
and the said Acts.
SHOCKING PIT ACCIDENT AT WHITTINGTOS/
NEAR CHESTERFIELD.—On Monday afternoon
shocking accident occurred at Pierce's pit, Whittington, bi
which one poor fellow lost his life and two others were Berl
ously injured. It appears that one of Hampshire's paten'
safety cages is affixed to the shaft, and when the three feria
were being drawn up the pit the catch became disconnects
about half-way from the top, and the men were precipitatill
with great force to the bottom. A man named Sheee°
was killed on the spot, and two men named Johnson o'fla
seriously injured. They were conveyed to the ChesterP
0
Hospital, where they now lie in a precarious state.
inquest will be held on the body of Shemwell this di4l
(Wednesday).
PARIS IMPROYEMENTS.—His Majesty the Eo3Pfe
ror of the French, says Galignani, is said to ha 4
decided as to the purpose to which the ground inside
military zone around Paris is to le applied. The intent° $
is to erect upon that space a vast boulevard 50 /Detre
wide, forming an external circle around the capital. to
VOYAGE OF THE NIGER.—The London Gaze e
of last night contains a report from Lieut. Lefr°J;
of H.M.S Investigator, of his recent ascent of the nivo.-0
Niger. It is in the form of a diary, and narrates a verlf
up that river from Lagos Rabba, and thence to the cata to
King Massaba, at Combatee, where he expected
put himself in communication with Dr. Baikie ; t_ti;
however, he failed, as that traveller had gone to l'r"-te
Lieut. Lef'oy accordingly returned with his steamer b 9
Lagos. He speaks highly of the charts of the Niger
Lieut. Glover, which made the pilot's duty superfluous'
DEATH OF MR. bTEWART, GOVERNOR OF PO! 0,
PRISON.—A few days ago we noticed the ret'ffor
went of Mr. Stewart, Governor of the General rids° as,
Scotland, and now we regret to have to record his dent
which which took place on Thursday last at the General Pri°"
/„.
Perth. Mr. Stewart held the appointment of Superintettet
dent of Police at Leith from 1822 to 1828, and in the 16,ti,
year was transferred to Edinburgh in the same ealOeltio
where he continued till 1842, when he was chosen by
General Board of Directors of Prisons in Scotland as bei„,ie
em nently suited for the Governorship of the General •Ley,
son. This responsible office he filled with great efficiel/ro,
and gave the highest satisfaction to the Board of Direct°
Re was in his 68th year.
A MANCHESTER SOLICITOR SUMMONED gob
ri
CONTEMPT.--Yesterday, at the Wakefield u°a'-ege
Court, Mr. John Stiles, an attorney practising at l'llancli n;
tit
ter, appeared to answer a summons charging him f
having committed a contempt of Court in the matter
ii°teci
bankrupt, named Mosley, whose case had been adjudietot
upon in the Wakefield County Court. It seemed 00.
in March, 1862, Mosley, who was contemplating bee,tee
ing a bankrupt, saw an advertisement in a Mauebe" of
paper, stating that Mr. Anderton, an accountaivetay
Manchester, would undertake the preparation of ,beteeit
ruptcy cases, and, having an interview with Mr. Auae* fer
he agreed with him that his affairs should be undertahelloe
£l2 125., for which Moseley gave a note. Mr. Stiles by
the attorney in the matter, and the present case earneree
fore his Honour in this wise. There had been soul° ;to&
ceedings in the Court, in the course of which it was 5 (ell/
Ivy Mosley, that though Mr. Stiles appeared by his toe,
bankrupt's) papers to have attested Mosley's signet flee
ihe was in fact not present, but he (Mosley) signed
papers iu blank. Mr. Stiles now said that he eros,,roe'
sent when the papers were signed, and that, as a 'too
missioner, he administered the oath to Mosley.
Tic bV
stated that though on the Roll, he hadwhnioethtai‘iiteoliß too
bankruptcy certificate for the past year (the year in
bankruptcy occurred), the money being sent a cl9Yototl;
late. Besides Mr. Stiles, Mr. Anderton and a lelef°
named Blandy, were examined, and Mosley also. 0 the
was decided contradiction in the statements made °rigi:
wo sides ; Mosley, on the one hand, adhering to his °oil'
nal statement, and Mr. Stiles, on the other hand, 04,, god
call y declaring that he did witness Mosley's signaturPtee
administered be
the oath to him. His Honour, in decidint;
case, said with regard to the contradictory stateintsOol,
should not then give a decision ; but Mr. Stiles, on elt prer
admission, had acted as an attorney, though be vg4oo
• entitled to do so ; and he should leave it over to tile' ttef'
' Court to say what his judgment would be on the 1100
His Honour also said that there was a charge of 00
against Mr. Anderton, but he would consider whet,;etif
should not leave it in the hands of the Law Sc'el-
Manchester Guardian. Count
A Vienna letter, of the 27th ult. says that
bee'
L-d, a lieutenant in the Chasseure, Ore,
found on that day dreadfully wounded bye pistol wet, ator
by himself, as is supposed, in consequence of one °
to de',
deeperate duels in which the antagonists drew lore joa(0
cide which of the two shall commit suicide withia :45
There is but little hope of the count's recovery.