The Sun.
London, England, 1853-06-29 00:00:00

A PARK FOR FINSBURY.

A public meeting was held last night at Sadler's Wells
Theatre, for the purpose of taking steps to forward the
opening of the contemplated park (Albert-park) for the
borough of Finsbury. Lord Robert Grosvenor, M.P.,
was called to the chair.
The CHAIRMAN observed that the great delay which
had taken place in meeting the wishes of the inhabitants
of Finsbury was almost entirely attributable to the
several changes of administration since the subject was
first agitated.
Mr. T. DUNCOMBE, M.P., on coming forward to pro-
pose the first resolution, was received in the most en-
thusiastic manner. He said that in his opinion in
having recourse to deputations, in which he had no
faith, they were beginning at the wrong end. They
went to the Home-office, from which they were sent
to the Woods and Forests—to the head gardener of the
Government, who might professionally aid them in laying
out their park, and then that official was sure to say that
it was a matter of money, and that he could do nothing
without the Treasury. After that answer they would
have to go to the First Lord, when he would look to
the Chancellor of the Exchequer, who, like Lord Bur-
leigh, would shake his head, and say that it would be
necessary to go to the House of Commons. Thus it was
that finally they would have to go to Parliament. He
should then suggest that their chairman should move an
address to the Queen upon the subject, and thus originate
it at the fountain head. With this suggestion he would
move the resolution entrusted to him, which was an
expression of the meeting's regret at the delay which
had taken place after two successive Governments had
inserted notices in the Gazette of their intention to form
the park.
Mr. WOODWARD seconded the motion, which was
unanimously agreed to.
The Right Hon. the LORD MAYOR moved the next
resolution, to the effect that the immediate opening of
the park was a matter of serious importance, and spoke
against any longer delay, upon the ground that, as the
value of building land was every day rising, it would be
soon impossible to obtain the required space, except at
an enormous expense. . .

Mr. ALEXANDER seconded the resolution, which was
likewise adopted.
Mr. SLANE next moved, and Mr. C. GILPIN seconded,
the adoption of an address to Lord Aberdeen, setting
forth all the particulars of the delay, and praying for
its termination ; and in doing so, said that a friend of
his was willing to supply the money if Government
would grant the act.
A vote of thanks to the chairman terminated the pro-
ceedings.

DEATH BY FIRE--Yesterday an information was for-
warded to the coroner of an accident which has termi-
nated fatally. At the time the fire in Hatton Garden
broke out, another one happened in Montague-court,
Bishopgate, caused by a spark flying from the grate
amongst a quantity of wearing apparel in the front room
second floor. Mary Sheety in her endeavours to subdue
the fire, was so fearfully burned about the body that she
lingered till Monday, when she expired.
OLYMPIC THEATRE.—The little piece of La Fille de
l'Avare, which was squeezed out of Balzac's admirable
novel " Eug6nie Grandet," and which has found its way
into the bills of the St. James's Theatre when M. Bouffi
has been engaged, is now clothed in an English dress
with the name Love and Avarice. The excellence of the
novel is not transferred to the drama, even in the French
original, but two effective characters are obtained for
Mr. H. Farren and Miss Anderton, as the miser and his
daughter ; and the version proved successful when
brought out at the Olympic last night.
VAUXHALL GARDENS.—These gardens, from the ex-
cellency of the entertainments, continue to attract crowds
of pleasure-seekers ; one of the chief novelties being the
painting representing a Burmese Temple. It is designed
and painted by those talented artistes, the Messrs.
Adams, whose decorations at Soyer's Symposium were
so much appreciated. As a work of art, it has never
been surpassed at these or any other gardens. The con-
cert programme includes the names of Messrs. Sharpe,
Steward, and Herr Jongmanns ; this last-mentioned gen-
tleman possessing a voice of great compass and power.
Fireworks, dancing, instrumental music, end horseman-
ship constitute the other amusements of this mammoth
establishment.

THE HONOURABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY.—Yesterday,
being the anniversary of the coronation of her Majesty,
was observed as a gala day by the members of this loyal
corps. At twelve o'clock the officers and other gentle-
men composing the honourable company assembled in
the Artillery ground, Finsbury, for the purpose of cele-
brating the day in the customary manner, and, notwith-
standing the unpropitious appearance of the weather,
the attendance of visitors was numerous. The company
having paraded, went through the great gun exercise, and
a royal salute was fired from the field battery. The ex-
cellent band belonging to the corps played several fa-
vourite airs during the day. The library and armoury
were thrown open for inspection, and a sumptuous cold
collation provided for the visitors.
REPRESENTATION OP LIVERPOOL. —There is a great
wish on the part of the leading and most influential of
the Liberal party in Liverpool to secure the services of
Sir H. L. E. Bulwer, as a representative in Parlia-
ment, but it is feared the state of that gentleman's
health may prevent that desire being realised. Sir
Henry is a diplomatist of high standing, and a poli-
tician of enlightened and liberal views. He has as yet,

however, issued no address to the electors.
CLARE ELECTION.—The nomination took place on
Monday at the Court-house, in Ennis, and passed off
much more quietly than was anticipated. Every pre-
caution was taken by the Government to preserve the
peace, a large force of military and police being at hand
in case of any disturbance. Sir John Fitzgerald was
proposed by Sir Edward Fitzgerald, Bart., and seconded
by the Rev. Mr. Quaid, parish priest. Mr. Cornelius
O'Brien was proposed by Mr. W. J. Skeritt, J.P., and
seconded by Mr. D. J. Wilson, of Belvoir. Sir Hugh
Dillon Massy, Bart., proposed Colonel Vandeleur, and
his nomination was seconded by Wm. Fitzgerald, Esq.
The respective candidates then addressed the electors,
after which a show of hands was taken, and declared to
be in favour of Sir John Fitzgerald and Mr. O'Brien.
A poll was then demanded on the part of Colonel Van-
deleur, which was fixed to take place on Thursday, to
which day the court was adjourned.
SLIGO ELECTION.—Mr. John Sadleir arrived in Sligo
on Saturday, and proceeded upon his canvass, which, it
is stated, was very successful.
AN EPISCOPAL DRAGOON.—The following interesting
anecdote appears in the Argus Soissonnais :—" On
the Bth of February, 1807, Napoleon was engaged
in the sanguinary battle of Eylau. In order the
better to ascertain the movements of the ene-
my, he ascended to the top of the tower of
the church of that place, and from that place
perceived a dense column of Russian infantry march-
ing towards the church. The Emperor descended rapidly,
and ordered the 15th Dragoons to proceed immediately
against this column. The regiment executed the order
with complete success, and, on its return, the Emperor,
seeing a flag taken from the enemy in the hands of
the captain of one of the companies, told him that
he had merited, and should receive, the Cross of the
Legion of Honour. The captain replied, that the suc-
cess of the movement was not due to him, but to his
brave sub-lieutenant, M. D . The latter immediately
exclaimed—` No, Sir, it was my captain who took the
colours from the enemy, and he alone is entitled to
the cross.' The Emperor replied, You are both as
modest as you are brave, gentlemen, and I give you
both the cross.' From that moment the captain
and his sub-lieutenant, formed for each other a
friendship which nothing has ever changed. At the
peace of 1814 the captain, who was a man of a serious
turn, left the army, qualified for the church, and
was ordained priest. The sub-lieutenant rose to a high
rank in the army, and at length married a lady of Ver-
sailles, and retired from the service. Twenty years later
two families had assembled at a country house near Aval-
lon, for the marriage of the daughter on one side, and the
son on the other. The hour fixed for the marriage had
elapsed, and an important personage had not arrived.
At length the wheels of a carriage were heard, and M.
D , the father of the bride, exclaimed, 'He Is come. I
was sure he was not a man to break his word.' The
company ran to the windows, and saw a venerable pre-
late alight from the carriage ; it was the ex-captain of
the 15th Dragoons, who had exchanged the helmet for
the mitre. The bishop, after apologizinc, for the delay
in his arrival, which he said was involuntary, proceeded
with the party to the church, where he gave the nuptial
benediction. The reader, no doubt, wishes to know
who this prelate is. It is Monseigneur de Prilly, Bishop
of Chalons-sur-Marne, who will forgive an old soldier
for offending his modesty by revealing an episode of his
virtuous life,"