The Sun.
London, England, 1849-08-31 00:00:00

THE LIVERPOOL MUSICAL FESTIVAL. PIOUS FRAUDS IN SCOTLAND.
LivErtroon, TBURSD:Y.—L:;st evening there was 1 If the success of a knowing trick be a satisfactory (.1)-
another grand miecellanenus c--mcert, comprising 1 kct ei exatttition to a party profest.ing, them,,elvei deeply
nearly all the first vocal and instrumental talent en- i devoted to the causl of religion and morality, the Pna-
gaged for the series. On this occasion the Hell was 1 Scotland have every reason to ID,r pleased with
rieees of
Compsceedings of the Felinteirgo and Glasgow ItailwaY
more fully attended than hitherto, the galleries being
ny at their meeting on Tuesday, to contider the
very well filled, though not crowded. The boxes end
propriety.of accommodating the public with a morning
stalls presented a very gay aspect. The .fear with
and evening train on Sundays.
respect to the safety of the building seems to have In issuing the usual blank- Proxies fur this meeting,
passed away ; and many of those who early disposed the
directors were not content with the two alternatives
of their tickets, under the influence of that apprehen- for Sunday trains and against Sunday trains, but they
sion, now regret their premature timidity. As we gave a third choice, to ,‘ leave the matter in the hands of
observed yesterday, the committee seem to have the directors." The Scotsman noticed this peculiarity
pitched their note a little too high with respect to the on Saturday, and rightly predicted that it betokened a
charges for admission to those parts of the building plot; but of what nature could not be devised. for these
which are not appropriated as private property to sub- men are very deep. It was supposed that, as the very
scribers. Public opinion, in a place so distracted and limited extent of
rant party was nut explained, many who would scarcely
tole-
disturbed by class animosities as Liverpool, is not of tho accommodation asked by the
much value on such a question as this. It is athsatohbraetchortd their vote directly and widiout limitation
might adopt theral trains,
dtiyet
easy to charge the directors of the entertainment i`
with exclusiveness, but it is very doubtful if hands of the directors, asvescoenetelat"7,n7gthat eppeared like
the classes who grumble at high charges would a middle course. Although probablyli no one exptcted a
‘Jelre not. tthioesmtilnettetor
in
them,ix
have had the public spirit to sustain the institution, numerical majority to adopt this vie:', )et the directors
had it been opened at low prices. In a place litre are presumed to have entertain. d a hope that it would
Liverpool, a permanent musical entertainment of this draw off a snflieient number from the tolerant party to
kind must be sustained by the wealthy; and if they give a majority to the Pnarisees,
choose to purchase boxes and stalls, at a high price, in If they anticipated this they were mistaken. The
order to further th e objects in view, no other persons numbers at sod—tor the motion to open the line, 7,565;
have any right to complain. In the allusion made to against it, 5,836: majority of proxies fur Sunday ac-
chomnit-d,ition, 1,72.9. But there was a third element to
the subject yesterday, there was no intention of echo-
in.. the sinister complaints of discontented persons, or matter
i tir.tiotiri bep ehrzahtd;, 44, ii 1,83 9 proxics bur
havitilrdthtde
the materials for as
oCattaching any imputation of exclusiveness to thesae
mthee
,dtliircehc!oirls;healnddi
etshsiseeadi
ii,,,e..
management ; because here these petty squabbles are unity, would not i,ave discredited'• which, in
Charterisi or a i)e.
eternally going on, whatever may be the immediate Ros. Against the motion for opening the line the
occasion seized upon for them. It is still a question,
tmheanhaagieidmseenft,trheesod
amendment proposed was, "That the meeting re:use the
however, whether, as a mere matter of policy, the motion; and, having entire confidence in the present
committee would not have done better—that is to say,
livreeettoors.''
tirely
hoard
of management,
In support of this
have made more money—had they opened the gal-
amendment the chairman counted not only the proxies
tortes at a lower charge, upon the same principle that
against the opening of the line, but those for leaving the
prevails at the Opera House in London, where the matterh in the handsh of the directors; and the result wag,
charge for the stalls and boxes is, in proportion, threeleave this matter en-
have
gott at
a, countingmajoritytefe2mieleting and the proxies, the directors
or four times as great as the charge to the gallery.
But these gentlemen have made all their other arrange- These voters for confidence in the directors were thus
ments so well, that we are content to suppose it was subjected to the ingenious alternative, 'Beads I win,
not until after due consideration they resolved on tails you lose." To understand the baseness of the
adopting the high tariff. trick, observe that all those who sent their proxies
The concert of last night was on the whole most against Sunday trains are made to vote for leaving the
satisfactory, though not presenting any features of matter in the hands of the directors. What would these
novelty requiring especial notice. The pieces per- worthies say should th
the e directorsthey have a vote
corded committing the matter to their hands? If they
concert-goers, and they have been over and over again
eshoouldtedo so,_ we cannot say that it would be very in.
' noticed when sung by the same artists during the
past season. Among the great pieces were the rir
ts lts
may n b
bew lattinticheeir past morality.
. hthose who are curious
quintet from the Cenerentola, " Signora un parole," in
the analysis of moral obliquity, whether the incident
sung by Alboni, Bartolini, folonini, Tagliafico, and we have just related, or that by which the same object
Lablache; and the trio from the Matrimonia Segreto, was accomplished in the Scottish Central Company, be
"Le faccio un inchino," sung by Grisi, Corbari, and the more admirable in its cunning unscrupulousness.
Alboni ; the septet from the Huguenots," De dritti Our readers may probably remember the circumstance
miei "by Mario, Bartolini, Tagliafico, Polonini, Ben- to which we allude. A vast preponderance of proxies
son, Formes, and Lablache ; and Balfe's pretty ter- were in favour of opening the line, but the person who
zetto from Falstaff, sung by Corbari, Jetty de was to move the amendment on that side happening to
leave the room fur a few minutes, the counter-motion
Treffz, and L. Corbari. These were all admirably was put in his absence; and as no one had presence of
given by the artists and warmly applauded. In more mina enough to represent him, it was declared unani-
than one case an encore was insisted on. Grisi and mously carried!
Alboni sang the celebrated duet in the Semiramide3 1)r. Candish lately described the operations of the
" Serbami ognor," and Grisi and Mario were enthu- Sabbath Alliance as "long-headed," an expression gene.
siastically encored in the duet from the Donna del rally synonymous with cunning. That individual objects
Lago " Scendi net piccolo." Alboni, besides taking may be accomplished through such qualities we do not
part in some of the foregoing concerted pieces, sang doubt; but it involves too much of the art of wisdom of
the rondo and aria which form the finale to the this world, which is foolishness in reality, to be the
Cenerentola, a piece of elaborate and highly-finished means of permanently influencing great questions in
vocalization which has obtained a world-wide repu-
which truth, religion, and honesty are concerned. It
will do no h .rm to the cause of toleration in Scotland to
P tattoo: The Liver
00l audience showed their taste by be beaten with such weapons. We only hope that no
the more than ordinary enthusiasm with which they temporary irritation may tempt its advocates tohave
received this brilliant triumph of vocal skill. Grisi also recourset
to
others li h e
them.
Let them doubtnever
sang in her best style the aria from Verdi's Lombardi, that they will ultimately triumph. They hold embarked
"In cielo benedetto ;" but almost any other selection with them a more precious freight than Ctesar and his
would have been preferable. Madame Viardot Garcia fortunes—and one that shall never see shipwreck—even
gave her scena from the Prophete, " 0 fero mio des- the great principle of eternal truth.—Examiner.
tino ;" and, with Miss Hayes, the duet in the first act
of the same opera, " Della Mosa."i Of Miss Cather-
ine Hayes it is right to say that she more than sus-
tained the impression created by her on the previous
day. She has advanced rapidly in the good graces of
her audience. The programme announced that she
would sing Alice's beautiful air in Roberto it Dia-
volo, " Quando lasciai la Normandin." Frequenters
of the Covent Garden opera will remember that when
the Roberto was produced there during the last season
its comparative failure was mainly attributable to the
substitution of Madame Dorus Gras in the part of
Alice, for Miss Mayes ; that young lady having been
taken suddenly ill, with relaxed sore throat, to such
an extent as to-render it impossible for her to sing.
A postponement of the opera for one night would
have been enough ; but the direction determined
it otherwise ; and Madame Dorus Gras, the original
representative of the part in Paris, was called
on to resume it, with what result is well
known. Miss Catherine Hayes is singularly
fitted for that peculiar part—which depends so much
on the contrast of the innocence and beauty of Alice,
with the licentious and demoniacal influences sur-
rounding her—not merely by her personal beauty,
but also by the character of her voice and singing. It
was most unfortunate for this lady that she '
was thus summarily unhorsed from what
would have been her cheval de bataille for
the season. Some adverse fate again operated '
to prevent her singing this, the characteristic
air of Alice, last night. A notice was circulated that
she would sing the " Casts Diva" instead. It was, in
some respects, fortunate for her reputation that she
did so, for she achieved a complete triumph. Her
detect is physical only. Her voice has, at times, great
power, but it is not capable of being sufficiently pro-
longed to command the confidence necessary for the
bravura. On the other hand, her voice is singularly
sweet, thrilling, and capable of delicate shading and
refinement. In the slight nuances of expression
Miss Hayes excels. Her execution of the " Casta
Diva" etas in every respect faultless : it displayed
the finished musician in every phase. Miss Hayes was
enthusiastically applauded. One of the most perfect
things in the whole concert was Mario's "II mio te-
soro. ' When encored, he substituted the serenade
from Don Pasquale; and the audience would fain
have had that also repeated. Jetty Treffz, of course,
was highly successful with her favourite " Liebchen
wo bist du?" and Lablache (who is already, as he is
everywhere, the prime favourite of this audience) sang,
besides what had been set down for him in the pro •
gramme his comical tarantella,"La Danza," and with
ragliafico the buffo duet " Se fiato in corpo," amidst
roars of laughter. 'We must not omit to mention
the Misses Williams, who sang one of their ch • arming
duets.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

Six,—When a man writes he may see cause to
revise and reconsider the subject on which he writes ;
such is the case with respect to the short letter I sent
you on the subject of flushing contaminating the
river, and the mode for alleviating it, by obtaining a
larger quantity of water to dilute the filth.
It appears that from Lechlade to London there is
a fall of 244 feet at high-water time, 258 feet at low
water, this effects a strong run seaward; increase
the quantity, and the sewage is more overpowered ;
to do this, enlarge the openings at spring heads and
make fresh ones. Will any person pretend that
throughout the extent of the upper basin, in Hants,
BerLs, Wilts, Gloucester, Oxford, Bucks, Bedford,
&c., more water cannot be found? for if once brought
to the surface, it will find its way to the river, pro•
diming benefit as above stated, and improving the
navigation, for though ballast engines are in parts of
the river above bridge, they do not work with the
object of improving the navigation, but to obtain sale-
able gravel, &c., which may he seen about Wands.
worth at low water any day.
I am, Sir, &c.,
A STEAM-BOAT TRAVELLER.

PARISH OF ST. 13RIDE.—INTRAMURAL INTER-
MENTS —Last evening a numerously attended public
meeting of parishioners was held in the vestry•room in
St. Bride's-passrge, for the purpose of receiving a report
from the Burial grounds Committee touching the con-
dition of the graveyards in connexion with the parish,
and on other bu-iness. The Rev. C. Marshall, vicar,
occupied the chair. The minister and cl-.urchwardens'
accounts having bet n confirmed and r(ceivt (I, and a rare
of lod. in the pound fur the relief of the poor having
been made, the secretary proceeded to read the report
from the Burials Committee, from which it appeared
that they lelieved the public health was not endangered
by interring bodies in the vaults under the church, the
cuffing being obliged to be lined with lead. The church-
yard adjoining was closed, as was also the one in Far
ringdon-street. Mr. Low said he was sorry to find any
exception had la en made. Intramural interments should
be entirely abolished; and ho believed that opening a
vault was much more injurious to the health of those
persons residing in the neighbourhood of the church than
opening any grave. He would elk, might not the coffins
which were now placed just underneath the flooring of
the church burst, and if so, the Effluvium would be rising
from the cracks in the ground whilst they would be
worshipping. The chairman said there was not the
slightest smell in the vaults, and he would have no hesi-
tation in passing a night in them; consequently, the
public health could not be endangered by burying in
them. Several other gentlemen also observed that they
had lately beta in the vaults, and found nothing objec-
tionable in them, and that the committee bad determined
to close them as they have done the burial-grounds,
the moment they believe them to be dangerous. After
a short discussion the report was adopted, and a vote of
thanks having been passed to the Rev. Chairman, the
meeting separated.
SERIOUS RIOT AT WATERLOO-MRIDGIL— Yester-
day, between two and three o'clock, a gang of thirteen
fellows, evidently with au intention of robbing the toll-
house, caused great alarm and contusion on the Surrey
side of Waterloo-bridge. They endeavoured to force
past the pay-place without payment of one of them, but
Snowden, the collector, anticipating their object, closed
his door and resisted, when he was struck by one of the
gang. Snowden caled to his companion (Dunman),
who had charge of the carriage-toll, for assistance, but
after a few minutes the fellows passed over towards the
Strand, seeing that the precautions taken by the col-
lector had thwarted their designs. Just as the affray
was over an efficer of the L division reached the toll-
house, having been round his beat; but better protection
is required for the Surrey side toll-collectors. They
were all recognised as a gang of " smashers."
WESTMINSTER FREEHOLD LAND SOCIETY.—The

Not the least interesting feature of this concert was
the instrumental portion. Great interest was felt to
hear the " Pastoral Symphony" from this band. Con-
sidering the enormous difficulties attending the per-
formance of such a work, the result was highly satis-
factory. An occasional loudness marred some of the
effects, but the great ideas and leading features were
admirably conveyed. It is only to be regretted that
in the metropolis and the great towns it should not be
possible to niainiain a permanent orchestra for the
performance of these grand instrumental works at
prices rendering them accessible to the middle classes.
NVe hope to hear them yet, and in first-rate style, in
Exeter hall, at concert prices. Ernat's Rondo Papa-
geno gave great delight ; and Bottesini, by his won-
derful tours de force on the violoncello, by which he
turns it into a gigantic violin, took the audience by
storm ; so much so that they would have an encore,
although the labour of handling the giant instrument
so as to produce such effects is an Herculean task.
I'he chorus distinguished itself in two compositions
from Weber's Preciosa, and the concert concluded
with Weber's Jubilee overture.
" THE MESSIAH "—Tim MORNING.
This morning was devoted to the performance of
Flanders Messiah, an entertainment which drew a
crowded Hall, although the rain fell in a " Scotch
mist." The vocalists announced were Miss Hayes,
Viardot Garcia, Mr. Sims Reeves, the Misses Wil-
liams, Mr. Benson, Mr. Whitworth, and Carl Formes.
Mr. Machin was substituted for Mr. Whitworth ;
and Madame Viardot being unable, from indisposi-
tion, to appear, the air she was to have sung was given
by Miss M. Williams. After having said that the
band and chorus were equal to the complicated diffi-
culties of the Elijah, it is almost unnecessry to add
that they performed admirably their portions of the
Messiah. The performance as a whole was in the
highest degree creditable to the whole of the artists,
vocal and instrumental. The principal vocalists have
BO often appeared in the same oratorio, that it is un-
necessary to particularise their several excellences.
Miss Ilayes renewed the highly favourable impression
of her capacity to deal with sacred music, produced
by her singing in the Elijah.
To-morrow the Stabat Mater of Rossini and the
Lauda Sion of Mendelisohu will be given, with a
selection. This performance will close the series, and
in the evening there will be a grand fancy ball.

• •
third fortnightly meeting of this society was held at the
York Hotel, Upper Wellington•street, Strand, on Wed-
nesday evening, when 621. Bs. was received for entrance
tees and subscriptions. The motives for joing these
societies appear to be twofold—the political one of
being able to reform the House of Commons under the
existing law, and the superior advantage they give as an
investment. _

PREVENTION or CHOLERA. Yesterday evening,
Mr. George Ross, medical officer of health in the West
London Union, delivered an address in Harp-alley
School-rooms, Farringdon-street, on the propagation
and means of prevention of cholera and other epidemic
diseases. As the locality in which the address was de-
livered indicates, his audience consisted almost entirely
of the humbler classes, those who are mast exposed to
the ravages of epidemic disease. It was evident, too,
from the extraordinary interest with which they listened
to the lecture, and the great numbers of both sexes I re-
sent, that practical experience of the ravages which the
scourge is now making in the metropolis had made most
of those present intensely desirous to obtain information
on the subject. Mr. Ross addressed his audience at
great length and in a style well adapted to them. He
pointed out the uniform progress of cholera, and espe-
cially remarked upon the pr( dilection which it had
shown for certain parts of the metropolis. He clearly
exposed the sanitary evils of those districts where it has
been found most violent in its attacks,
ana he point(
d
out the precautions a hich the humbler classes especially
ought to adopt in order to ward off its approach, and to
meet it when it doe 3 COMP. He especially cautioned the
meeting against the use of stimulants, and mentioned
that the most fatal cases he had met with were of per-
sons taken ill while in a state of intoxication, or during
the depression of the nervous system which followed it.
His remarks throughout were listened to with the greatest
attt ntion, and he was frequently applauded. It is due
to Mr. Roes to state, that at the outset of his observa-
tions he gave an explanation of the motives—highly cre-
ditable to him—which iaduced him to step out of the
usual professional routine and deliver a public address
on the subject of cholera.
We regret to have to record the death, on the
12th of July, of Mr. Campbell, clerk of the check, in the
dockyard, and at one time acting sF cretary to Sir R.
Oliver. Mr. Campbell was a lieutenant in the royal
navy, and for some time commanded a merchant ship.
He came to Bombay in quest of an appointment, in
November, 1841, and was afterwards employed as just
mentioned. He has left at home a wile and a large
family, e fear very inadequately provided for.
BUCKLAND MONAECHORUNI CHURCIL—Sir T.
Trayton Fuller Elliot Drake, Bart., the owner of Buck-
land Abbey, and patron of the living, has lately pre-
sented to this church an organ of considerable power
and compass, which has been erected in the gallery, and
is at once an ornament and a great addition to the ser-
vice. It is at present played by Miss l3uller, daughter
of Sir Andrew Duller, of Yound.—Exeter Flying mt.

We are happy to ,see, by our advertising columns,
that Mr. R. Ruuse, the much respected proprietor of
the late White Conduit House Tavern, and noted caterer
for the public; has ttlen the Belvidere Tavern, Penton-
ville, where he intends providing dinners on his former
extensive and liberal scale, and wish him every sueetst,
and that all his old friends may rally round him.
ISLINGTON CATTLE MARKET COMFAN Y.—We
have been given to understand, from very good autho-
rity, that many of the advocates of the Smithfield
Market nuisance, in the persons of the butchers and
salesmen, are already coming forward, and impercep•
ably taking up large numbers of the shares in this
company.

NEW LAWS.—By Acts passed during the last Ses-
sion of Parliament, the administration of criminal and
penal laws were revised and amended in respect to Ire-
mud, as were done in the previous session fur England
and Scotland. These are must important changes and
great improvements upon the lot mer laws.
GLASGOW.— ROYAL PATRONAGE OF PAISLEY
MAN UFACT URERS.—We are glad to announce that
Messrs. J. and R. Roxburgh, manufacturers, Paisley,
have again had the honour of submitting to the Quo( n,
at Balmoral, their new patte rus and fabrics of long wool
shawls, from which her Majesty has been graciously
pleased to se:ect several specimens.—Glasgow Daily