The Sun.
London, England, 1849-07-24 00:00:00

HAY MARKET THEATRE.

The season of the Ihyrearlict terminated last evening
with the performance of As you Like it, Flying colours,
and An Alarming Sacrifice. The house was crowded to
excess in every part, as might have been expected, see-
ing that not only was the performance first-rate, but it
wes also for the benefit of Mr. Web-ter, a manager
whom all lovers of the drama delight to honour, an actor
whom all lovers of the drama delight to see perform.
The comedy went off most effectively. Mrs. Charles
Kean resumed ber•olil character of Rosalind, and never
has this most exquisite of Shakspere's conceptions been
more daintily embodied. Mr. Charles Kean did ample
justice to the melencholy Jacques, and the KeEleys, as
Touchstone and Aubrey, were perfect personi-
fications of quaint humour. Mr. Stuart and Miss I'.
Horton were admirable in their respective
parts, and as a whole we never remember before to have
seen this delightful dramatic pastoral more strongly cast.
The applause was enthusiastic throughout, and at the
conclusion the principal artists were called before the
curtain. The farce of Flying Colours followed, with the
same strong cast as when it was orginally produced at
the Achlphi; and at its conclusion Mr. Webster came
forward and delivered the following farewell address :
" Ladies and Gentlemen,—Custom exacts a valedic-
tory address from every manager of a theatre on the
close of the season, which sometimes proves irksome,
when the financial budget has not a cheerful aspect, as
was seriously the care last year, chiefly consequent upon
the political and commercial gloom pervading all classes
of society. Happily those times are nearly past—l hope
never to return—and with them a great portion of the
depression of the British drama, aided and honoured by
the marked patronage of her Most Gracious Majesty
and his Royal Highness Prince Albert. Such an illus-
trious example will assuredly be loyally followed, and
the British drama (and a nobler drama no country can
boast of) become once more a popular as well as an in
tellectual amusement, which will give birth to genius both
in writing and in acting. They have existed, and why
not exist again? This point achieved, the national
theatres may see native talent prospering on the boards
where the Kerobles, Siddons, Garrick, Kean, O'Neil, and
a host of kindred spirits once fl,,urished, and not to be
desecrated as they now are to other uses; and the un-
paralled circumstance of having to combat against an af-
fected taste, in which I most earnestly desire a revolu-
tion, and four foreign operas open at one time in London,
which, though they do not thrive themselve,, prevent
others thriving, be remembered only as an ugly dream of
the past, oppressing the healthful action of our native
drama. As I do not uphold the lyre of Apollo when
foreign to my nature, I may feelingly speak the truth.
" I'hanking you, ladies and gentlemen, fir your sup-
port, and assuring you that I will endeavour to observe
:te continuance, until the latter end of September next,
I respectfully, and iu the name of the company indi-
vidually and collectively, wish you health and hap-
piness."
_ _

The address was frequently interrupted by applause,
and at its conclusion Mr. Webster retired amidst
renewed cheering, which was both loud and long-
con aimed.

SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.
Mr. Tyler is not spoiled by success. Albeit the Gar-
dens are crowded nightly, by persons attracted thither
by the gorgeous spectacle of the Siege of Badajoa, which
in former days would alone have been considered a suffi-
cient novelty for one season, yet Mr. Tyler is on the
constant look-out for novelty, and avails himself of
every opportunity to secure any available talent that
may be in the market for the amusement of his pa-
trons. The break up of the German opera company did
not piss unobserved by Mr. Tyler, and he at once
took advantage of that circumstance to enter into an en-
gagement with the far-famed band and chorus of the
establishment, who made their &but at the Surrey
Zoological Gardens last evening, in addition to the
splendid bond of the establishment, so that the Surrey
Gardens now are richer in musical attractions than any
others in the metropolis. Mr. Godfrey still officiates as
conductor, Herr Kuchler leading the band. The over-
tures performed last evening were those to Der
Freischutz, Zampa, and Masaniello, which were given
with a spirit, an accuracy, and aplomb that left nothing to
be desired. The band also performed several quadrilles
and polkas, concluding with the celebrated drum polka
performed in a manner that might have excited the envy
of Jullien himself. The chorus singers performed first
the Huntsman's Chorus from Der Freischutz, then a
chorus from Kreutzner'a ll'ight in Grenada, then a
chorus (unaccompanied) by Mendelssohn, entitled the
"Huntsman's Farewell," and lastly the prayer and
finale from Masailiello.

We have before had occasion to remark on the marvel-
lous accuracy and oneness, if we may be permitted
the expression, with which the German chorus
singers give the Huntsman's Chorus, and the
chorus in A Night in Grenada, and never did they
give those choruses more admirably than last even-
ing. It is, however, in the unaccompanied chorus. of
The " Huntsman's Farewell," that the perfection o 1 part
singing, to which the Germans have attained, becomes
most evident, because here, there being no accompani-
ment to drown the voice, the least imperfection becomes
evident and completely mars the effect. 'rho manner in
which the German singers gave this fine compo-
sition last evening was perfect; there was no
attempt at individual display, but all was done for love
of art, not for love of self; it was evidently with all a
labour of love to interpret the divine inspirations of
Mendelssohn, and, in consequence, they did interpret
those inspirations in a manner worthy the mighty master.
The finale and prayer to illasaniello was also excellently
rendered. It would be well that our English chorus singers
should go to the gardens, and study the manner in which
the Germans give the Huntsman's Chorus and the finale to
illasanielo. They might pick up several hints which would
be useful to them, and wouli, moreover, learn of what
chorus sirgers can be capable, a matter concern-
ing which many of them are at present in a state of most
profound ignorance. The engagements of Mr. G. Ted-
der and of Miss E. Rowland are renewed, and last night
they sang several songs, amongst which Miss Rowland
gave the " Bonnie wee wife" with infinite taste, and Mr.
Tedder sang the " Bay of Biscay" with such spirit as to
ensure an encore. The siege of Badajoz concluded the
evening's amusements ; the fireworks were superb,
Southby having exceeded any of even his former doings
in this respect. The model itself, too, is the best that
has yet been exhibited at these gardens. It is un-
doubtedly the chef dceuvre of that most accomplished
artist Denson. The gardens, notwithstanding the un-
favourable state of the weather, were crowded.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
TATTERSALL'S.—YESTERDAY.
The chief features in the betting on the Goodwood
Stakes (the only event on which business of any amount
was transacted) were an outlay of five or six hundred
pounds on Collingwood, the advance of Maid of Lyme to
12 to 1 (layers), consequent on her successes at Not•
tingham, and a great iecline in Van Diemen and Remem-
brance, tho first receding from 10 to 20 to 1, and the
latter, after a small outlay at 15 to 1, going to the ex-
treme outside. The betting was the dullest ever known
within a week of Goodwood.
GOODWOOD STAKES.
10 to 1 agst Mr. Roll's Collingwood, 6 yrs, 9st 81b
10 to 1 agst Captain Wrather's Maid of Masham,
4 yrs, 7st 91b
12 to 1 agst Mr. J. Clarke's Maid of Lyme, 6 yrs,
6st 131 b
12 to 1 agst Lord Eglinton's Plaudit, aged, 7st 71b
14 to 1 agst Mr. E. R. Clark's Giselle, 6 yrs, 6st 121 b
20 to 1 agst Duke of Richmond's Syrup, 3 yrs, 4st 91b
20 to 1 agst Sir J. Hawley's Fernhill, 4 yrs, 7st 131 b
20 to 1 agst Mr. Gregory's Clermont, 5 yrs, 7st 616
20 to 1 agst Mr. Blake na Bacchanalian, 4 yrs, sst 131 b
20 to 1 agst Mr. Parr's Van Diemen, 3 yrs, sst 6th
25 to 1 apt Sir J. Hawley's Tartar, 5 yrs, 7st 71b—t
25 to 1 agst Lord Exeter's Tophana, 4 yrs, 6st 81b
40 to 1 agst Mr. Shelley's Remembrance, 4 yrs,
6st 91b
THE GRATWWKE STAKES.
Even on Colonel Peel's Tadmor
6 to 1 agst Mr. Nevill's Herbert—taken
6 to 1 agst Lord Eglinton's Belus
cooDwooD CUP.
9 to 4 agst Lord Stanley's Canezou, 4 yrs, Bst 111b—
take 5 to 2
3 to 1 agst Mr. Powney's The Hero, 6 yrs, lOst-
-7 to 2 taken
5 to 1 agat Colonel Peel's Tadmor, 3 yrs, 7st 41b—t
14 to 1 agst Mr. Gordon's Borneo, 3 yrs, 7st 41b
Offers to take 10 to 1 about Surplice.
HAM STAKES.
Even on Tho Italian and Tingle agst the field.
ST. LEGER.
20 to 1 agst Captain Gambell's Volcano—taken
25 to 1 agst Mr. Pedley's Chatterer—taken to 100/.
DERBY, 1850.
30 to 1 agat Duke of Richmond's Ghillie Callum—t
50 to 1 agst Lord Eglinton's Seneca—taken

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The news is not of much importance.
We extract the following summary from the Madras
Atheneum of the 91 ult.:—
The accounts from the north-west during the month
that has elapsed since we lest went to press, have made
a very scanty addition to our stock of information.
Things. are settling down gradually, quietly, and orderly;
the efficara intrusted with the task of working the new
political engine are at their posts, or on the way to them;
lines are being marked out, barracks in course of erec-
tion, and the various arrangements requisite for holding
and governing the newly-acquired province are all pro-
gressim; towards completion. The details of these no•
cessary, but uninteresting movements, we have fur-
nished in our other columns; among them, however,
we find little or nothing that calls for prominent
notice. It will be seen that "the Board of Ad-
ministration for the affairs of the Punjaub" has given
evidence of vitality in the promulgation of general in-
structions for the guidance of the civil and military
functionaries through whom the benefits of good govern-
ment are to be -conveyed to the country of the Five
Rivers. These instructions contain much wholesome
advice and will, we trust, be zealously complied with by
those to whom they are addressed; on whom they en-
join the importance of preventing everything as far as
possible that can offend our new- subjects and alienate
them from our rule, and strongly urge the " necessity
and policy of being as accessible as possible to all ranks,
to mix with them and ascertain their wants and wishes,
to study their character and master their dialects," and
whilst exhibiting fi-mness in the maintenance of the
laws, " to treat kindly and considerately all classes, and
especially those who have lost so much by the change of
rute." The advantages of an entente cordiale between the
civil and military authorities are alsojudiciously pointed
out; on the whole a fair start has been made for a little
good government; the opportunity to improve upon past
attempts, and to commence clear of the clogs and impe-
diments that have hatripered administrative progress la
other quarters, is a splendid one, and will not, it is
hoped, be thrown away. Should John Company lose
the chance now given him, we fear that when his pre-
sent lease expires, a British Parliament will feel there
is no other alternative than to let out "the vineyard
to other husbaudmen who will render the fruits in due
season."

Since General Gilbert's arrival at Lahore, that city
has become the scene of social festivity and amusement,
while the interchange of hospitalities between the regi-
ments of her Majesty and the Hon. Company, induces
the belief that the spirit of absurdj ealousy that formerly
existed between the members of the two services is fast
giving way to one of a more generous rivalry. The ere-
motion of good fellowship and the enlivenment of the
dullness that usually clouds military life in India, are
now the only objects that engage attention ; and races,
balls, dinners, and the various agremens of social life, now
solace our gallant soldiers for the hardships, toils, and
dengers of the late campaign. Nominal rolls of claim-
ants for the Punjaub medal have, in the mean time, been
called for by Lord Gough ; and we are glad to find it
asserted by a north-west journal likely to be well-
informed, that the medal itself is to be distributed to all
who have served in a military capacity at any time during
the late war within the territories under the Government
of Maharajah Dhulecp Singh, but that a clasp is to be
added for each battle to such as served in it. This ar-
rangement will, we fear, not satisfy the captors of
Moultan, who are clamorous for a distinct medal for
their successful siege, and in the assertion of
their claims—we now form our judgment from
the letters which have found their way into
the public papers—have indulged in a large
amount of self-glorification and unnecessary depre-
ciation of the services of their brother soldiers. All
have nobly done their duty in the' sphere in which for-
tune placed them ; but the consciousness of this, and the
knowledge that their country approves their valour, suf-
fice not to satisfy the soldiers of the Indian army now-
a-days, and accordingly, after every battle, we have a
loud outcry for extra " batta" and honorary decorations.
We have no wiAi to depreciate the services of the army
of the Punjaub or that of Moultan, but we condemn the
principle of indiscriminate eulogy and reward which has
found its way into the practice both of the authorities
and the troops, and deprecate the undervaluation of these
distinctions, which must ensue from their too-general
bestowment.

Advices have been received from Peshawur to the
the 12th of May. Everything is reported to be going
on quietly, but the communications are filled with very
little of interest. Unpleasant jealousies—we trust un •
founded ones, too—appear to exist between the Bombay
and Bengal troops, which compose the force, and bitter
complaints have found their way into the papers of the
partiality and favouritism of Colonel Duudas, who com-
mands the troops at that station, and who is said to have
given the Ducks an unfair precedence in matters of mili-
tary convenience. The lines at Rawul Pindee have been
finished, and by the latest accounts the troops were at once
to move into them. The military occupation of the
country will, therefore, soon be complete. No manifes-
tation of dissatisfaction by the people has yet been made;
and, though some profess to consider the prev nt com-
posure as but the deceitful preliminary to a storm, we
feel rather inclined to augur from these symptoms more
auspiciously for the Punjaub, and interpret them as
omens of a period of long and undis' urbed tranquillity.
The Governor-General and Lord Gough are both en-
joying the cool delights of Simlah.
The Maharanee Chunda, whose escape from Chunar
was noticed in our last issue, has managed to make her
successful escape into the Nepaulese territory, in the
disguise of a Byraginee, or religious mendicant. She
had entreated the Government of Nepaul to allow her an
asylum in that territory, but it is not thought likely that
her request will be granted without the previous con•
sent of the British Government.

From neither Affghanistan nor Scinde have we any
intelligence of the slighest importance.
The principal item of news from Bombay relates to
the annexation of the Sattara state to the British
dominions in the East. No official notification of the
act has yet appeared, but a Bombay paper intimates
that the following appointments have been determined
on, and we may therefore in a very short time ex-
pect the formal announcement of the new appro-
priation. Mr. 1.1 B. E. Frere is to ba Commissioner;
Mr. M. A. Coxon, first Assistant; Lieutenant H. B.
Sandford, of the Bombay Artillery, second ; and
Ensign J. T. Nicholson of the 22d Native Infantry,
third. The death of Jeejeebhoy Dedabhoy, Esq., oue
of the oldest, wealthiest, and most respected of the mer-
chants of Bombay, has taken place during the month.
The deceased has in his will made the munificent be-
quest of two lakhs of rupees (20,0001.) to be expended
on charitable objects for the benefit of the Parsee Com-
munity.
Calcutta witnessed the arrival of Sir Charles Napier
on the 6th ult., and his assumption of office as Com-
mander-in-Chief with the usual formalities on the day
following. This unusually hasty entrance upon his new
duties took many by surprise, and the august Council of
India not the least; the prevalent notion being that he
would defer his installation until Lord Gough had offi-
cially announced his resignation. The ex-Commander-
in-Chief has therefore been virtually superseded by Sir
Charles Napier, all that the Ministry at home may say
to the contrary notwithstanding. Lord Gough has conse-
quently given vent to a few " more last words" in the
shape of the following second " farewell order." We
regret to hear that he appears to be much out of spirits
in consequence of the unfavourable' sentiments ex-
pressed regarding his conduct of the recent war, both
here and at home; and we question whether even the
flittering unction administered in both Houses of Parlia-
ment on the occasion of the "thanks to the army" will
heal the soreness of his mind.

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
(From the Calcutta Englishman, June 2.)
The express of the mail of the 7th of April arrived on
the evening of the 12th ult., and the express of the mail
of the 25th of April came in during the night before last,
bringing advices of a less satisfactory character as re-
gar& political affairs on the continent of Europe, and
the market for colonial produce at home, than could be
wished for.

Our export market has maintained the animation
which has pervaded it for some time past, and with one
or two exceptions, all staple productions have continued
to sell freely, and at full prices. Owing to the exhausted
state of our stock transactions in indigo have been
limited to about 85 chests of Bazaar parcels at extreme
previous rates. The exports of this article up to date
reached 36,616 chests, containing 131,279 rnaunds, of
which 26,559 chests have gone to England, and 6,348
to France. The fall which has taken place in
freights has given a spur to the good demand which
previously existed for sugar, and although the market
has been much more freely supplied, extreme previous
prices have been maintained with an advance of 2a. to 3s.
for the superior qualities. Saltpetre has also benefited by
the reduction in freights, and prices since our last report
have gradually advanced 2a. to 4a. per maund. Table rice
has also attracted some attention from shippers for the
British market. The safflower market has displayed a
scene of the most eager competition amongst shippers,
which has enabled holders to realise their comparatively
extravagant pretensions. Silk has been almost totally
neglected. Corahs are still in good but sober inquiry,
and at a reduced value. Lac dye continues high in fa-
vour, and is largely shipped. Shell lac is also in fair re-
quest. Jute continues to be freely exported at full
prices, although the market can only supply inferior
qualities. The Americans are shipping rum, and they
also monopolise the linseed market. 10,200 mds. of
catch have been exported to Great Britain during the
past month. _ _

The steady aspQct which our import market presented
at the date of our last report, was not, we regret to say,
of long continuance, for the past fortnight has been a
very dull one for alnee:il all the branches of our import
business. Most kinds of Manchester fabrics are diffi-
cult of sale, and lower in value. Scotch goods are also
quiet with little or no demand. ,D.lnle twist has con-

tinned dull with limited sales, and shows a further de-
preciation in value. Metals have, however, remained
pretty steady, both as regards demand and price, cx-
' cepting spelter, which fell to Br. 4a., but has again ral-
lied up to Br. Ba. our present quotation. Tile copper is
a little higher, being quoted at 33r. 81. Some sales of
flat, bar, and bolt iron, have been made at 2r. 10a. to 2r.
14a., but the former figure may be taken as the present
current quotation for this assortment.
The money market is well supplied, and loans are
readily procurable for fair securities on easy terms.
Company's paper is quoted at 4a. to Ba. discount for
New Fives; lr. Ba. to 2r. for Sicca ditto; 13r. to 14r.
for Company's Fours; 15r. to 15r. Ba. for Sicca ditto,
Bank of Bengal shares, 1,400 to 1,425 premium. This
bank has made an' average profit on capital stock of 6r.
la. 9p. during the three months ending April 30 last.
The Bonded Warehouse has declared a dividend for the
past commercial year of sr. Ba. per share. 445 rupees
have been paid upon the shares of this stock, and the
selling price has lately been 190 to 200 per share. Tho
smallness of the dividend may be attributed to the un-
precedented prostration of commerce during the past 12
months. _

The rates of exchange have been gradually keeping
up from 1 101- to 1 10k; the bulk of transactions have
been effected at 1 10A. Oriental Bank-bills, at 30 days
sight, have been sold at 1 91. The export warehouse
authorities have made no alteration in their rate of ex-
change, which still continues at 1-10. During the year
ending the 30th of April last, 46,72,772 rupees. have
been advanced on bills covered by hypothecation of
goods; and, since that date, 40,79,000.
During the week immediately following the date of
our last report freights rose to 41. 153. to 51. for salt-
petre, and Si. 4s. to Si. 7s. 6d. for sugar and rico to Lon-
don, with ss. to 7s. 6d. cheaper to Liverpool. The ar-
rival of a good many ships during the second week had
the effoct of causing rates to retrograde, and quotations
fell to 51. sugar, 5L ss. rice, and 41. 15s. to 51. saltpetre to
London, with ss. to 7s. 6d. less for Liverpool. The
third week witnessed a further fall to 41. 10s. to 41. 12s.
6d. for sugar, 41.105. saltpetre, and 4/ 15s. rice, to Lon-
don, with 20. 6d. to ss. lower to Liverpool. Our quota-
tions now are 41. 15s. for sugar, 41. 103. saltpetre, to
London and Liverpool; the nominal quotation for rice
tonnage is 4/. 15s. to 51, and Jute 5/.