The Sun.
London, England, 1863-07-16 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, THURSDAY EVENING, JULY 16, 1863

THE NEW ZEALAND CHIEFS.

The New Zealand Chiefs, accompanied by Mr.
Jenkins and their interpreter, left London yester-
day morning on a visit to her Majesty at Osborne.
They were conveyed from Southampton to Cowes in
the yacht and thence by the Royal carriages to
Osborne. They returned in like manner by way of
Portsmouth, and visited the national objects of
attraction there. His Grace the Duke of Newcastle
left London by the 8 a.m. train yesterday morning
on a visit to the Queen.

(Extract from a letter, dated Auckland, N.Z., sth May,
1863, addressed to A. F. Ridgway and Sons, Agents to
Provincial Government.)
" Don't be frightened by all the stuff talked and written
about the Maories. No man, and hardly any woman, in
Auckland believes that we, in this province, need care a
farthing about them, I only wish the Governor would shut
them up in their own land, and leave them to their own de-
vices, as they appear to be determined not to allow us to do
them any good. I had a talk with Mr. Gorst, the late Com-
missioner on the Waikato, a few days ago. He does not
believe there will be any attempt to fight, at any rate on
this side of the country, i.e., north of the Waikato country.
He says the Maori King and William Thompson are
thoroughly disgusted, having no authority, and that he will
not be surprised to see the poor King abdicate shortly, and
come down to Auckland."

Amateur Theatricals at the Theatre Royal,

St. James's,

On Friday evening, the 10th inst., the St. James's
Theatre was crowded by a most brilliant and fashionable
audience to witness the performance of Miss Barker's little
comedietta, "The Peal of Bells," "The White Horse of
the Peppers," and " The Rough Diamond," the chief
characters being sustained by the Lady Anne Sherson,
Miss Barker, Lord Raynham, M.P., Mr. Maitland, ana
other amateurs. The object was, as usual on such occa-
sions, CHARITY, and the talent displayed (especially by
Lady Anne Sherson, Miss Barker, and Mr. Maitland) was
of a very high order.
In "The White Horse of the Peppers," Mr.
tit aitland played with a rich, racy, Irish humour, which
recalled to the mind ever lamented Power. It is
seldom that we see that captivating, humorous,
high-souled, brave-spirited, warm-hearted character, an
Irish gentleman, so admirably interpreted. Lady Anne
Sherson and Lord Raynham (always foremost in every good
work) lent the influence of their rank, popularity, and
talents to the cause of the General Benevolent Society.
Lady Anne is without a rival in the characters she interprets.
As the Irish soubrette she &meet a jig (well supported
by Mrs. Joy, and nothing more piquante or more charming
could be imagined than both her ladyship's lash jig and
Lanoashit e Clog dance, which she introduced in the charac-
ter of Margery in "The Rough Diamonds." She
was enthusiastically applauded throughout and raptu•
rously encored. Mr. H. Lawlor showed a good deal of
talent as the landlord of the Pig and Whistle.
Mr. Joy displayed astonishing agility in the Irish jig;
Lord Raynham played as he always does, with ease and
grace, and looked to perfection the gallant officer he repre-
sented. Miss Barker surpassed herself as Mrs. Vane Chat-
terton, and Sophy found a charming interpreter in Mrs.
George. The only fault we have to find was the extreme
discomfort of the pit seats, which were charged for as stalls,
and caused great dissatisfaction,

LAX DISCIPLINE.—A letter from Naples of the
Bth says:---"'The St. George, 90 guns (prince
AlfrEd's recent vessel), screw line-of-battle ship, Captain
Egerton, which had been for some time anchored off Naples,
sailed out of the bay on Monday afternoon. It was highce
time for this vessel to take its departure, for, in consequence
of the continued rows which were taking place between the
English sailors and the Neapolitan police, an ill-feeling had
sprung up, which would inevitably have led to fatal conse-
quences if the St. George had remained much longer at
anchor. Being the beginning of the month the men were
flush of money; and 200 sailors and marines—leave being
given to about half a guard at a time—are certainly an
awful set to be rollicking about all at once in a city like
Naples."

The depredations by wolves in the communes of
La-Chapelle•en-Lafaye and Montarcher (Loire) are in•
Creasing not less than ten sheep having been worried withini
the last three weeks. One of these animals has also ind-
;ivy 08,usact a serious accident. A young girl, aged 19,
itockprovided herself with a pistol for the protection of her
the vrearonif:zte ving appeared, she attempted to discharge
,
badly. ait burst in her hand, which it shattered