The Sun.
London, England, 1854-06-28 00:00:00

ENGLISH GLEE AND MADRIGAL UNION.

The third concert of the first series of these performances
took place on Monday last, at Willis' Rooms, and was well
attended. The chief performers were Mrs. Lockey, Mrs.
Endersobn, Mr. Lockey, Mr. Hobbs, and Mr. Phillips,
assisted by a chorus of sixteen, to give a full effect to the
madrigals. A passage from The Tempest, arranged by
Stevens, " The Cloud capt Towers," received an unani-
mous encore. A similar compliment was paid to the well-
known air of " Under the Greenwood Tree," which was
charmingly, sung by Mrs. Lockey, Mr. Lockey, Mr. Hobbs,
and Mr. Phillips. The last concert of this series takes
place next Monday. It is to be hoped that the success of
the present endeavour will induce the directors to com-
mence a second series.

"CAULD SAIL IN ABERDEEN."

( From Punch.)
" There's cauld kail in Aberdeen,"
When blood runs quick in all besides ;
The dilettante Scot serene
Shows his blank face, whate'er betides.
When Russian treason's dragged to bar,
Despite each diplomatic screen,—
When England brands the lying Czar—
" There's mild kail in Aberdeen."
"There's cauld kail in Aberdeen,"
When marching squadrons shake the street ;
Nor drum, nor fife, nor bayonet's sheen,
Can move his pulse's even beat ;
When our great navies, bound for war,
With iron mouths salute the Queen,
And England thrills from shore to shore—
.

" There's cauld kail in Aberdeen."
"There's cauld kail in Aberdeen,"
When news of gallant deeds is brought ;
Of Oltenitza's blood-stained green,
Citate's fight so stoutly fought;
When from Silistria's leaguered hold,
The Russian turns with hang dog mien,
And England bids " God speed the bold !"
" There's cauld kail in Aberdeen."
" There's cauld kail in Aberdeen,"
Though universal England weeps,
When after anguish, short but keen,
In Russian grave poor Giffard sleeps.
What is the Tiger's loss to him ?
'Tie but one frigate less, I wean—
So while our eyes with tears are dim,
" There's cauld kail in Aberdeen."
" There's ()mild kail in Aberdeen,"
When Lyndhurst, with his load of years,
The same stout heart he still hath been,
Speaks out bold truths among his peers ;
What though Russ lies to Europe's eyes
He bare and brand, with lope clean,
A joke—a sneer—will save replies—
" And cauld hail in Aberdeen."
Still " cauld kail in Aberdeen,"
At lies and truth—at loss and gain—
But what are we—thus meek and mean,
To brook command of such a brain ?
Up—England—up ! and with a shout
To startle e'en that Stoic spleen—
In honest Saxon thunder out,
Down with " cauld kail" and Aberdeen

CABINET COUNCIL.— A Cabinet Council was held at
the Foreign-office, Downing-street, yesterday afternoon.
It was attended by the Earl of Aberdeen, Lord John
Russell, the Marquis of Lansdowne, the Lord Chancel-
lor, Viscount Palmerston, the Earl of Clarendon, Sir
George Grey, the Duke of Newcastle, the Chancellor of
the Exchequer, Sir James Graham, Sir Charles Wood,
the Right Hon. Sidney Herbert, Sir William Melee-
worth, and Earl Granville. The Council sat two hours.
ANNIVERSARY OF HER MAJESTY'S CORONATION.—
INSPECTION OF THE HOUSEHOLD Tuoors.--To-day being
the anniversary of her Majesty's coronation, the House-
hold Troops were inspected on the parade in St. James's-
park ; and, although somewhat thinned in number by
the absence of their loyal comrades who yesterday left
the ranks as volunteers for service in the East, presented
a martial and formidable appearance, with a bold front
which would rather intimidate an enemy. The various
evolutions were gone through, and the Palace guard was
accompanied by several hundred persons to the court-
yard at St. James's Palace, where the colours were dis-
played, the band playing the National Anthem. The
bells of the different metropolitan churches ushered in
the day with merry peals, the vessels on the river were
gaily decorated, and the Royal standard was hoisted on
all the Government offices and the churches of the Royal
parishes.
CELEBRATION OF HER MAJESTY'S CORONATION BY
THE HONOURABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY.—This day,
being the anniversary of her Majesty's coronation, was
observed with all due honours by the Honourable Ar-
tillery corps, of which the Prince Consort is colonel.
The corps marched about ten o'clock on the Artillery-
ground, Finsbury. His Royal Highness was not pre-
sent on the occasion, but the parade was graced by a
great number of ladies of rank and fashion. The corps
having been paraded went through the various and
interesting evolutions of a field day, and fired a double
royal salute. The band of the corps played some
brilliant pieces from the most eminent composers. The
Museum, which is unique, was thrown open to th
visitors,

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quest at the Box-tree Tavern, Gravel-lane, Houndsditch,
on the body of Mr. Joseph Mitchell, the editor of the
Jewish Chronicle. From the evidence, it appeared that
deceased had been low in spirits for some time, but no-
thing serious was apprehended by his friends. On Mon-
day night, about six o'clock, Mr. Raphael Abendona,
an intimate friend, called to see him. The wife went to
inform deceased, and, as she was going to his room, a
report of a pistol was heard, and on entering the count-
ing-house it was found that the unfortunate deceased
ha fired the pistol, and the slugs had entered his side.
He was put to bed, and Dr. Caeshall was sent for, but he
died in less than three hours. The only cause that in-
duced the unfortunate man to commit suicide, it was
supposed, was, that he fancied himself in embarrassed
circumstances. The jury returned a verdict of "Tempo-
rary insanity."
HOSPITAL FOR CONSI73fPTION, BROMPTON.—Yesterday,
by permission of her Majesty's commissioners, a bazaar
for the sale of ladies' fancy work, &c., took place in the
beautiful grounds of Gore House, Kensington, and of
Grove House, adjoining, in aid of the funds of this insti-
tution. Notwithstanding the indication of unfavourable
weather the afternoon was bright and fine, and the at-
tendance very numerous, consisting of a considerable
portion of the rank and fashion of the metropolis. The
bands of the Royal Horse Guards and 2d Life Guards
were in attendance, and enlivened the scene by their ad-
mirable performance of several popular airs and over-
tures. The numerous and gaily-decorated stalls were
presided over by the Duchess of Sutherland, Marchioness
of Aylesbury, Ladies Combermere, Jersey, Southampton,
and several other members of the aristocracy. The stalls
were placed beneath a series of marquees, which, like
the awnings, &c., at the entrance, were surmounted
with elegant flags and banners, the principal of which
was a splendid pavilion tent, 90 feet in diameter. The
object of this Fancy Bazaar was to raise funds for the
opening of the new wing ; and, from the large receipts
and contributions of the day, it is inferred that should
to-day prove equally fine, the funds of the hospital will
be most considerably augmented.
PRIDE or GOLD. —The quotation of gold at Paris is
about 4 per mille discount (according to the last tariff),
which at the English Mint price of 31. 17s. 10Id. per oz.
for standard gold, gives an exchange of 25.07 ; and, the
exchange at Paris on London at short being 25.00, it
follows that gold is about 0.28 per cent. dearer in Paris
than in London. By advises from Hamburg the price
of gold is 422 k per mark, which at the English Mint
price of 3/. 17s. 101 d. per oz for standard gold, gives an
exchange of 13.31 ; and, the exchange at Hamburg on
London at short being 13.27, it follows that gold is 0.42
per cent. dearer in Hamburg than in London. The
course of exchange at New York on London for bills at
60 days' sight is 109# per cent., and, the par of exchange
between England and America being 109 23.40 per
cent., it follows that the exchange is nominally 0.17 per
cent. in favour of England; and, after making allowance
for charges of transport and difference of interest, the
present rate leaves a small profit on the importation
of gold from the Un 4i t Estates