The Sun.
London, England, 1854-10-03 00:00:00

" TO THE EDITOR OF THEp CIVIL SERVICE GAZETTE.

" SIR,—I regret having to call your attention to a
statement in your publication of Saturday, the 23d
instant, respecting the Postmastership of Birmingham,'
in which there is not one word of truth, either as to the
death of the Postmistress, the amount of salary, or the
by no means flattering paternity with which your in•
formant would outrage the feelings of an unobtrusive
lady, whose father was for many years well known and
respected as the Postmaster of Birmingham, and to
whom the appointment she now holds was given at his
death.
" You have, no doubt, been imposed upon by some
mischievous person ; but I feel assured your sense of
justice will induce you to admit into your columns this
correction of the misstatement. —I ass, sir, your most
obedient servant, " EDWARD BIRD.

" New-street, Birmingham, Sept. 25, 1854."

COURT CIRCULAR.

BALMORAL, Oct. 1

The Queen and Prince Albert, accompanied by the
Princess Royal and Princess Alice, drove yesterday
afternoon to Loch Calater.

The Earl of Aberdeen left Balmoral yesterday morn-
ing for Haddo House. His Lordship is expected to
return upon Tuesday next.
Sir George Grey is still at Abergeldie Castle.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer and Mrs. Gladstone
left Worsley Hall, the seat of the Earl and Countess of
Ellesmere, yesterday, for Hawarden Castle, Cheshire.
Despatches were received at the Colonial-office yester-
day from the Governors of the North American pro-
vinces.

The Queen-Mother of Spain was only accompanied to
Lisbon by her husband and an ecclesiastic. She made
a day's excursion to Cintra, "appearing always in a very
sty and contented humour, which contrasted greatly
with her husband's undisguised gloom."
MR. DISRAELL—The Right Hon. B. Disraeli and Mrs.
Disraeli on Wednesday last visited the Mechanics' Iliad-
tate at Devonport. The right hon. gentleman was pleased
to express himself gratified to find that the town pos-
sessed such an institution, and promised to afford his
assistance in Parliament in furtherance of the efforts
which are 'icing made to relieve such institutions
from all taxation. The Davenport Sailors' Home
was also visited, as was the Royal Western Club
House, Stonehouse. In Plymouth the right hon.
gentleman and Mrs. D. visited St. Andrew's Church.
They subsequently visited the sugar refinery in Mill-
lane. On leaving this they proceeded to Kitley, where
they lunched with E. R. P. Bastard, Esq. In the even-
ing they joined a large party given by Sir John and
Lady Buller, at Penlee Stoke. On Thursday morning
the right hon. gentleman and his lady left for Cornwall,
dining with Michael Williams, Esq., MT., at his seat,
Trevineo, in the evening. of that day. They also, we
understand, visited Lord Vivian, returning to Plymouth
on Saturday, which they leave by the mail train the
same evening for Torquay.—Plymouth Mail.
DEATH OF MR. ROBERT POTTER.— A ♦acancy has
been created 'in the representation of Limerick City, by
the sudden death of Mr. Potter, which took place at
Tudor Hall, Monkstown, from apoplexy. Just pre-
vious to his death Mr. Potter appeared in the enjoyment
of excellent health. His loss will be seriously felt by the
Liberal party, as the electors of Limerick will find it
difficult to replace him by a man of equally steadfast
and independent principles and practical business habits.
Mr Potter held a high place in his profession as an at-
torney, and was very generally respected.
The Rev. Thomas Fenton has been licensed to the
perpetual curacy of Hugil or Ins, in the parish of
Kendal, in the county of Westmoreland, void by the
resignation of the Rev. Matthew Isaac Finch.

The United States screw steam-frigate La Jacinto,
returned to Southampton yesterday, having, while pro-
ceeding to the Baltic, broke one of the fans of the screw.
ROBBERY AT MESSRS. HUNT AND ROSKILLL'B.
Yesterday the police received information of the abscond-
ing of a person in the employ of Messrs. Hunt and
Robkell, jewellers, New Bond-street, with seven 101.
Bank of England notes and two gold watches set with
diamonds.

WEST SCrRREY REGISTRATION.—A. Ryland, Esq.,.
the revising barrister, held his court at the Bush Inn,
Farnham, on Friday, 29th Sept. Mr. G. E. Dennes
and Mr. J. Wells, solicitors, of London, attended for
the reformers. The tories were represented by Mr.
Niblett. The reformers took 13 objections, and sus-
tained 10. There were 55 newclaims. Reform majority
on the day's revision, 32.
ROYAL PANOPTICON OF SCIENCE AND ART, LEICESTER-
SQUARE.—In this institution, which has been reopened
fir the season, the lover of music, science, or art, or of
all combined, may spend a few hours most agreeably
and profitably. The programme for yesterday included
performances on the grand organ, representations of the
diver and subaqueous lights, and demonstrations on
pneumatics and chemistry.
FIRE IN GOSWELL-STREET.—Yesterday morning, be-
tween two and three o'clock, a fire broke out on the
premises, No. 96, Goswell-street, occupied by Mr. Pe-
droli, a tobacconist. A thick fog prevailed at the time,
and prevented the flames from being seen at any great
distance, so that messengers had to be sent off to the
various engine-stations. The fog was so dense that the
firemen had to walk in front of the horses, with lights
in their hands. Ere they arrived in Goswell-street, the
fire had seized on the whole of Mr. Pedroli's premises,
and ultimately extended to some of the houses adjacent.
Nearly five hours elapsed before the flames could be ex-
tinguished. The following is the official report of Mr.
Braid wood :—" No. 96, Goswell-street.—Mr. Pedroli,
tobacconist.—The premises, two stories high, burnt
out, the roof off, and the contents consumed. The
contents were insured in the National Provincial Fire-
Office and the building was insured in the Union-Office.
No. 96 in the same street—Mr. Cornish, tailor.—Pre-
mises burnt out, stock, &c., destroyed. Contents in-
sured in the Phcenix Fire-office and the building in the
Union-office. No. 97 in the same street—Mr. Brown,
linendraper.—The upper floor burned out, about half of
roof destroyed, and the rest of premises and their con-
tents seriously damaged by fire and water. Contents
insured in the Legal and Commercial Fire-office, and
the building in the Union office. No. 95 ,ditto--Mr.
Waterhouse, coffeehouse proprietor.—Side wall of pre-
rnises-inUbh burnt, and contents damaged by removal,
water, &c. Contents insured in the Royal Bull/two,
Fire ffice. • - • -