The Sun.
London, England, 1854-12-06 00:00:00

GREAT FIRE IN BISHOPSGATE-STREET.

On Tuesday morning a fire, resulting in the destruc-
tion of a very great amount of property, Lroke out on
the premises, 122, Bishopsgate-street Without, tenanted
by Mr. John Heath, builder, and extending down
Acorn-street, and behind several houses in Skinner-
street.

The stock in the yard where the fire first began was
of an inflammable character, and the flames as they rose
were drifted into two private residences belonging to Mr
Heath, containing hie family and servants. The smoke
was pouring also into nearly a dozen houses with suck
fury as to tkreaten suffocation to the inmates, who lost
no time in rushing from the premises, many with no-
thing on save their night clothes. The Royal Society's
fire escapes promptly attended, as well as powerful
bodies of the City and Metropolitan police. A. strong
force of engines of the various fire brigades was also
quickly on the spot, having been attracted by the intense
light in the atmosphere.
Although few minutes had elapsed, the fire had seized
upon the premises of Mr. Mitchell, a butcher, Ne. 123,
Bishopsgate-street ; Mr. Sharwood, a watch-maker and
jeweller, 121, ; of Messrs. Price, wholesale cheese-
mongers, 124 ; and upon the upper floors of the Italian
warehouse, belonging to Mr. T. W. March, 120.
Finding that not the least chance remained of saving
any portion of Mr. Heath's property, for already were
the timber yard, the three story warehouses, the whole
range of workshops, and his dwelling in one complete
mass of flame ; the firemen sought to cut off tke fire
raging in the front street, and also in Skinner-street, the
full extent of the carriage road being between the timber
yard and the houses in Acorn-street, no danger to
them was at first apprehended, but the firemen
had barely got their engines fully to bear upon
the first-named premises than the flames crossed over
the wall of the premises of Mr. Heath, iu the
form of a huge sheet, and fired simultaneously the
premises occupied by Mr. Jo'in Martin, 25, A_cern-
street ; those of Mr. Saunders, No. 26 ; the dwelling of
Mr. Board, No. 251 ; the house of Mr. Clarke, No. 27 ;
and that of Mr. Maloney, No. 24, in Acorn-street.
Although some tons weight of water were thrown
upon the conflagration, several hours elapsed before the
flames could be extinguished, and not until a serious
amount of property was laid in ruins. Mr. Heath's
loss alone will extend to several thousand pounds. As
to the origin of the fire not the least information could
be obtained. Mr. Heath informed our reporter that the
premises were closed the preceding evening at half-past
five o'clock, and that all the fires used in the workshops
bad been previously damped out, and when the men
left the place seemed perfectly safe and free from fire.

HEALTH OF LONDON DURINO THE WEEK.

(Fr om the Report of the Registrar General. )

The week ly table shows a high rate of mortality in
London. In the week that ended on Saturday, 1,350
deaths were registered. In the ten corresponding weeks
of the years 1844-53 the average number was 1,113,
which, if raised in proportion to increase of population,
becemes 1,230. The present return therefore discovers
an excess of 120 above the estimated amount.

The zymotic class of diseases was fatal last week to
298 persons, whilst the corrected averages of correspond-
ing weeks is 277. Diseases of the respiratory organs
carried off 307 persons, the average being 262. Amongst
particular diseases, scarlatina destroyed 90 lives, bron-
chitis 140, pneumonia 119, and phthisis 129.
Last week the births of 80 ; boys and 804 girls, in all
1,610 children, were registered in London. In the nine
corresponding weeks of the years 1845.63 the average
number was 1,393.

At the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, the mean
reading of the barometer in the week was 29 deg. 519
min. The mean temperature of the week was 38 deg.
4 sec., which is 3 deg. 4 sec. below the average of the
same week in 38 years. Tke mean daily temperature
fell to 28 deg. 5 sec. •n Monday, which is 13 deg. 4 sec.
below the average, and rose to 44 deg. 4 sec. on Wed•
nesday and Friday, and was about 51 deg. ; the lowest
on Monday, and was 25 deg. 9 sec. The mean dew-
point temperature was 34 deg. ; and the difference be-
tween that and the mean air temperature was 4 deg. 4
sec. The wind blew nearly all the week from the south-
west. The amount of rain-fall was 0.48 in., which fell
on Tuesday and two following days.

MORTALITY IN THE METROPOLIS.
NUMBER OF DEATIIS FROM ALL CAUSES REGISTERED
IN THE WEEK ENDING SATURDAY, DEC. 2.

Zymotic Diseases
Diseases of Uncertain Seat
Tubercular Diseases
Diseases of the Brain, Nerves and Senses
Diseases of the Heart and Blood-vessels
Diseases of the Lungs and other Organs of

Respiration _
Diseases of the Stomach, Liver, and other Organs

of Digestion
Diseases of the Kidneys, &c.
Childbirth, Diseases of the Uterus, &c.
Diseases of the Joints, Bones, and Muscles
Diseases of the Skin, &c.
Malformations
Premature Birth and Debility
Atrophy
Old Age
Sudden
Violence, Privation, Cold, arid Intemperance
Causes not specified

293
65
188
144

DEATHS FROM ALL CAUSES
Population Deaths in corre- De.tths
Enumerated. spontling week In the
18:'I. of 1853. Week.
West Districts
North Districts 490,396
Central Districts 393,256
East Districts 485,522
‘:outli Districts

Totals

1,330

Males
Females..

BIRTHS IN TIIE WHEIC.

Males BO6
Females BO4

Total 1,610

1,350

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

BETTING AT MANCHESTER,- TUESDAY.

All the principal subscribers having taken flight to
Wolverhampton there was very little betting here, ex-
cept upon the different events decided there to-day, to
mention which would now be superfluous.

CHESTER Cur.
500 to 5 agst Lady Palmerston (taken)
1000 to 10 agst Mortimer (taken)
DERBY.
13 to 1 agst Lord of the Isles (taken)
20 to 1 agst Rifleman (taken)
20 to 1 apt Wild Dayrell (taken)
No other events were touched upon.

WOLVERHAMPTON AUTUMN MEETING.

TUESDAY.

The SHORTS HANDICAP, 8 sovs each, with 20 added.
For all ages. Half-a-mile. (19 subs.) _

Mr. J. Wood's Kennyside Hero, by St. Leon, 3 yrs,

7st 121 b. (Kendall) 1
Mr. Warrington's Kiteflyer, 5 yrs, Bst Sib (W. White) 2
Mr. Doughty's Blossom, 3 yrs, Gst 61b .(Prime) 3
Mr. Mather's Whitelock, 3 yrs, Gst 31b (Walters) 4
The following also ran :—Knight Errant, Alma (late
Lady-in. Waiting), Alleborelio, Eva, g by Earl of
Richmond, dam► by Combat (h b), Cimicina, Speed.
The SELLING STAKES of 3 Bove each, with 20 added, for
horses that have not wo■ 511. this year ; 3-yr-olds and
upwards ; certain allowances ; the winner to be sold
by auction for 60 soya, &c. Three-quarters of a mile,
(10 subs.)
Mr. W. Moseley's Romeo, by California, 4 yrs, 7st 41b
Cliffe) 1
Mr. Warrington's Voucher, 4 yrs, 7st 111 b (Charlton) 2
The following also ran :—Grinsalkin, Liberty, Royal
George.
The GRAND ANNUAL STILEPLEOHASE, HANDIOAP
SWEEPSTAKES of 20 sovs each, 10 ft, and 5 only if
declared, &c., with 100 added. The second to save
his stake. Winners extra. About four miles. (15
subs, 5 of whom pay 5 sovs each.)
Mr. S. Mansell's Peter, by Steamer, aged lOst 81b

- ,
(A.blett) 1
Mr. Gibbs' Jemmy the Black, syrs, 9st (W. White) 2
Mr. Price's Tom Gurney, 6 yrs, 9st 51b (Weaver) 3
Mr. W. Barnett's Diana (h b), aged, 9st 101 b
(R. Archer) 4
MAICE of 100 sove each, 25 ft,11.1 stone each, over the
Steeplechase ground. Mr. C. Boyce's St. Hilary
(late Wait-a-while) received forfeit from Capt. Rhys's
Royalty.
FREE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 5 soya each, with 40
added ; winners extra. Twice round and a distance,
over eight flights of hurdles. (18 subs.)
Mr. Devenport's Sailor, 5 yre, 9st 61b (R. Sly) 1
Mr. Minton's Garland, aged, 9st 21b ...(G. Stevens) 2
Mr. W. Barnett's Freetrader, 5 yrs, 9st 131 b
(R. Archer) 3
Mr. Barling's Old Misery, aged, Oat 61b (G. Eatwell) 4
Mr. Walter's Apostate, 5 yrs, lOst 21b (Knott) 5
During the early part of the day rain fell in sharp
showers. The afternoon was, however, favourable to
the enjoyment of the sport. The meeting was success-
ful, and the proceedings were satisfactorily conducted.

BETTING ON THE COURSE.
to 1 on the field (offered)
14 to 1 agst De Clare (t)
30 to 1 agst Polydore (t)
Offers to take 25 to 1 about Dirk Hatteraick.