The Sun.
London, England, 1854-10-30 00:00:00

MARYLEBONE TEST.RY.

On Saturday a deputation consisting of Dr. Rushford
and Mr. Ferara, residents of Norton-street, attended be-
fore the board to complain of the immoral and disgrace-
ful condition of not only the street in which they resided,
but the whole of the immediate neighbourhood abutting
on Fitzroy-square.
Mr. FERARA explained, that from time to time he had
made complaints of the " dens" in Norton-street, both
to the parochial authorities and the police, without pro-
curing any redress, and the consequence was, that the
infamous traffic had now got to such a pitch, that some
steps, and those determined ones, should be at once
taken to suppress the nuisance. In fact, the affair was
becoming daily worse and worse, and the neighbourhood
was becoming thinned of the respectable inhabitants,
who left their houses, in which they had resided for
years, unable to stand it any longer. His street, lie
might clearly say, was nothing more than a street of
loose women and vagabonds. (Sensation.) The neigh-
bourhood was always in a continued uproar, and it was
a common occurrence to hear cries of " Murder !" and
see females rushing about half naked, and witk their
heads cut open. He, in fact, could not well describe
the scenes that took place, and for the sake of mora-
lity, decency, and the welfare of the parish, he did
hope the authorities would endeavour, to the best of
their power, to clear the neighbourhood of the houses
which he complained of, and which were becoming more
numorou, every day.
Mr. Sonobt--How many houses of this sort are there,
do you think, in your street ?
Mr. FERARA —Fifty or sixty, if 'not more. . .

Dr. RUSELFORD said in Norton-street there existed a
French and English clique, and there was a regular
traffic carried on between the two houses. No respect-
able person was supposed to live in Norton-street, and
therefore any respectable person on a visit to a friend
in that street was immediately put down as a bad cha-
racter if he asked his way to Norton-street. One of his
ritients would not allow his wife to meet him (Dr. Rush-
ford) at his residence a short time ago, as he said she
would be put down as a prostitute if she were seen near
the street.

Mr. FERARA further observed that not only would it
be necessary to clear the street of the dens t contained,
but the name of the street, in consequence of its noto-
riety, would have to be changed before a respectable
person could be got to live in the houses. With respect
to the complaint he had made on various occasions, he
should state that the police had positively declined in-
terfering, as it was not in their power ; and when the
parish solicitor, Mr. Randall, sent one of the parish
officials to give notice of indictment to the owners of one
of the dens in question, the Official went inside himself,
remained there two hours, and then came out drunk.
(Expressions of surprise and disgust.) With respect to
the indecent sights that were frequently seen ho on one
occasion observed from 20 to 30 of the female inmates of
those houses dancing half-naked in the street to a band
of music, and it was a common occurrence for those
wretched creatures to appear in a semi-naked condition
at the windows. In conclusion Mr. Ferara remarked
'that noblemen and men of rank were constant visitors at
the houses.
Mr. Ilicutart said that he resided in the neighbour.
hood he complained of, and the picture was not at all
overdrawn by the deputation.
After a short discussion,
Mr. SODON moved, and Mr. J. BELL seconded, that
the attention of the parish solicitor should be drawn to
the brothels, and that steps should be taken for their
suppression.
The motion was carried unanimously, and Mr.Green-
well, the vestry clerk, was instructed to inform Mr.Ran-
doll that he should carry out the wishes of the vestry
without delay. The vestry then adjourned.

FRENCH TREATMENT OF TEE
WOUNDED RUSSIANS.

The French Minister of Foreign Affairs has received,
from Lord Cowley, the English Ambassador, the follow-
ing communication :

Paris, Oct. 27, 1854.

Monsieur le Ministre,—l have the pleasure of transmit-
ting to your excellency, on behalf of her Majesty's Prin-
cipal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, the enclosed
copy of a despatch sent to her Majesty's overnment by
Brigadier-General Rose, who testifies to the humanity dis-
played by the French officers and soldiers towards the
Russians.—l embrace this opportunity, &c.,
(Signed) gOWLEY.

Head Quarters of the French Army,
(Left Bank of the Satcha), Sept. 23, 1854.
My Lord,— Your lordship will learn with great satisfac-
tion, I am sure, that the conduct of the French officers and
soldiers towards their wounded enemies at the battle of
the Alma has been humane in the highest degree. I saw
upon the field of battle itself French soldiers giving food
and attending to the wants of the wounded Russians,
and saw a Russian by the side of a Frenchman carried off
on litters. Obeying the inspirations of a great heart,
Marshal St. Arland had given orders that the enemy should
receive the same attention as his own soldiers. When the
Zouaves had carried the telegraph by storm they uttered
enthusiastic cries for the Emperor, and several of them,
surrounding me and shaking me by the hand, shouted ac-
clamations for the Queen, adding that nothing could stand
against the wilted French and English.

Rosa.