The Sun.
London, England, 1849-10-08 00:00:00

I MAN OF PROPERTY A PAUPER.

Mr. FLOOD, in reply to a question from Mr. Garratt,
said that although Mr. had a nominal rental of
7001. a year, he could not pay the bill against him for
paving. Ha was assured by the defaulter that he much
feared being compelled to become a recipient of parish
relief. The vestry then adjourned.

We are in a position to announce that Captain
Adolphus Slade, Royal Navy, has been ordered to pro-
ceed immediately to Constantinople, and place himself
in communication with the British Ambassador, relative
to the question pending between the Porte and other
nations.— Weekly Chronicle.
EXTENSIVE ROBBERY.—On Saturday information
was received by the Metropolitan Police that Master-
man's Branch Bank, Liverpool, had been plundered of
4,7701. in gold and notes—some of the Bank of England,
and some foreign. The robbery is supposed to have
been committed by a man and his wife, who have ab-
sconded, and who were employed at the bank.
MR. BRAIIAM.—The veteran vocalist Braham has
been engaged by Mr. Stammers for.
fora series of farewell
performances, upon which occasion it is his intention to
deliver a va!edictory address. He kill appear for a
limited number of nights at the approaching London
Wednesday Concerts, and then make a tour of the pro-
vinces. Seventy years have passed since Braham first
sang in public l•
There are many who mistake the love of life for s
fear of death.—Eliza Cook's Journal.

Lord J. Russell has presented a donation of 1001.
to the Association for the Relief of those who have suf-
fered from Cholera in the Metropolis.
Lord Brougham arrived at his mansion, in Grafton-
street, on Saturday evening. His Lordship leaves in a
few drys for his chateau at Cannes, in the south of
France. Lady Brougham will remain at Brougham Hall.
ACCIDENT TO LORD ELCHO.--We regret to learn
that this nobleman is suffering from the effects of an
accident, which will prevent him joining in the sports
of the field for some creeks. His Lordship has a tame
fox, and on passing its kennel one day last week with a
dog, the two animals began to fight. His Lordship
seized the dog, and placing his foot on the chain by
which the fox was secured, the animal turned round and
gave his Lordship a severe bite above the heel.
It is rumoured that it has been determined. not to
fill up the vacancy at the Southwi.alchPolicea.ncdoutrt,
hat Mr.
occa-
sioned by the death. of Mr. Cottirg
Sccker, the sole magistrate now attached to. .that
.court,
will, in the discharge of the duties within his district, be
assisted by the magistrates at each of the sevaral police-
courts in rotation.—Sunday paper.
KING'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL.---TriE CHOLERA.—
On Friday afternoon am2eting of the committee of this
institution was held in the board-room, in Portugal-
street, Linc3ln s Inn-fields. The usual routine business
having passed, it ms stated that since the outbreak of
the terrible epidemic which had recently presented itself,
the utmost energies of the hospital authorities had been
callcdinto requisition, and, as far as the present limited
accommodation of the hospital would permit, patiepts
were at all times admitted without any letters of recom-
mendation. Ii was further mentioned that this sudden,
though not wholly unexpected visitation, had rendered
every exertion necessary on the part of the friends of
the hospital, and it was hoped that the good services of
such an institution, in a time of pressing emergency,
would not long want the countenance and co-operation
of the public at large.
ALLEGED DEFALCATION OF A LATE CLERK IN
THE SOUTH-WESTERN RAILWAY.—Mr. Wilson, who
held the office of cashier at the Waterloo station of
this railway, died suddenly a few days ago, and it is
said his accounts show that he is a debtor to the
company to some extent, but it is also reported that the
directors hold the usual security for Mr. Wilson's in-
tromissions.
DISAPPEARANCE OF A RAILWAY CLERK.—A ticket
clerk, lately engaged at the St. David's station of the
South Devon Railway, has, it is said, absconded, being a
defaulter, though not to a considerable amount. He has
been traced to Dorchester, and is supposed to have sailed
from some neighbouring sea-port to Australia.—Exeter
Gazette.
The mighty sounds of truth wander eternal over
land And sea.—h;liza Cook's Journal.