The Sun.
London, England, 1849-03-13 00:00:00

STRAND THEATRE.

Last evening we visited this little theatre for the
purpose of witnessing an amateur performance, the
pieces announced for representation being The Afer-
chant of 'Venice and Tobin's Honeymoon. Although
we ought not to be severe in our remarks upon the
efforts of amateurs, yet some of those concerned last
evening have so often strutted upon the stage that
they scarce have any claim to shield themselves with
such a title, we will just touch upon the performances
of one or two. The Merchant of Venice we shall
dismiss in a word or two. The gentleman who did
Shylock has evidently mistaken his forte ; it is comedy,
not such parts as Shylock, or the like, that he must
study. The Honeymoon was by far the best piece
played. Mr. Mowbray made an excellent Duke
Aranza, and the ladies must receive our meed of praise,
especially Miss Love, who made her first appearance
since her return from the provinces.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
TATTERSALL'S.—YESTERDAY.
Although several horses are quoted for the Northamp-
tonshire Handicap, The Tartar only was really in favour!
On him the outlay was so liberal, that before the close
3to 1 was taken freely. Pyrrhus, of course, suffered
trom this movement; he was not mentioned. If we refer
to a marked improvement in Peep-o'•Day Boy, we shall
have said all that is necessary of the Metropolitan Han-
dicap. Joc-o'• Sot and Halo were not backed for much
money for the Chester Cup, but severally advanced two
or three points on the previous quotations; Chanticleer,
Geraldine, Blucher, and John Cosser were in some
favour at a slight improvement. The few transactions
on the Newmarket Handicap and Derby do not offer any
room for comment. Closing prices:—
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE STARES.
3 to 1 agst Mr. J. D. Bay's The Tartar, 5 yrs, 7st 91b
8 to 1 agsiakirde.nHawley's Fernbill, 4 yrs, 6st 81b
9 to 1 aget Mr. Gregory's Loupgarou,3 yrs, sst 21b
12 to 1 agst Mr. Bell's Velox, 3 yrs, sst 31b
16 to 1 agst Lord Euston na Watchdog, 5 yrs, 6st
51b—taken
30 to 1 agst Mr. E. R. Clark's Giselle, 6 yrs, Est 121 b
—taken
METROPOLITAN HANDICAP.
100 to 15 agst Lord Eglinton's Lugar, 3 yrs, 4st 10lb—
taken and offered
10 to 1 agst Lord Stanley's Canezou, 4 yrs, Bst 11b-
-taken and offered
14 to 1 agst Mr. Green's Flatcatcher, 4 yrs, Bst t
15 to 1 agst Lord Howth's Peep-o'-Day Boy, 5 yrs,
Bst 71b—taken
16 to 1 agst Mr. Gregory's Loupgarou, 3 yrs, sst 21b
18 to 1 agst Mr. S. L. Fox's Executor, 5 yrs, Bst 31b
20 to 1 agst Mr. Gordon's Do-the-Boys, 3 yrs, sst—t
NEWMARKET HANDICAP.
5 to 1 agst Lord Stanley's Canezou, 4 yrs, Sat 71b
14 to 1 agst Sir J. Hawley's Fernhill, 4 yrs, 6st 101 b
TWO THOUSAND GUINEAS STAKES.
4 to 1 agst Lord Stanley's Uriel—taken and after-
wards offered
4 to 1 agst Lord Clifden's Honeycomb—taken
CHESTER CUP.
13 to 1 agst Mr. F. Clarke's Joe o' Sot, 5 yrs, 6a 11lb
16 to 1 agst Duke of Richmond's Halo, 5 yrs, 755101 b
22 to 1 aget Mr. Merry's Chanticleer, 6 yrs, 9st 91b
—take 25 to 1
25 to 1 agst Mr. Grevillo's Geraldine, 6 yrs, Est
121 b—taken
30 to 1 agst Mr. Nolan's Blucher, 4 yrs, 7st 81b—t
33 to 1 agst Mr. Pedley's Cossack, 5 yrs,: 9st llb—t
40 to 1 agst.Mr.Eddison's John Cosser, 4 yrs, 7st 21b
—taken
40 to 1 agst Lord,Howth's Rathmines, 5 yrs, Est 101 b
50 to 1 apt Mr. M. Blake's Ballinafad, 5 yrs, 7st 21b
50 to 1 ugst Colonel Peel's lodine, 4 yrs, 6st 81b
1,000 to 15 agst Colonel Peel's Taffrail, 4 yrs, 6st 121 b
DERBY, 1849.
3 to 1 agst Lord Eglinton's Flying Dutchman
7 to 1 agst Colonel Peel's Tadmor—taken
100 to 6 agst Lord Stanley's Uriel
26 to 1 agst Lord Stanley's Strongbow—taken
50 to 1 agst Mr. Watts's Chatterer—taken
50 to 1 agst Mr. W. Jones's Magician—taken to 100/.
50 to 1 agst Colonel Peel's Indus
DERBY, 1850.
1,000 to 20 agst Mr. Watts's Tordesillas—taken
3,000 to 45 agst Mr. Jaques's Mildew—taken

ASSOCIATION FOR THE EQUALISATION OF POOR"
RATES.—Yesterday evening a meeting was held at the
King's Arms, Palace-yard, to take into consideration
measures for equalising the rates for the maintenance of
the poor ; Lord Nugent presiding in consequence of the
illness of Mr. Wakley, M.P. The chairman having
addressed the meeting, Alderman Sidney, M.P., pro-
posed the first resolution, which condemned the work-
ing of the present poor-law, and stated that though the
average rates of the parishes of England and Waled
amounted to Is. 6d. ,in the pound, some localities were
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rate of from 4s. to 265. 6d. Manchester, in 1837, paid
35,0001. for the maintenance of its poor, and in 1847,
125,0001., and under a system which produced these
gross inequalities could the Government be surprised
that the people were clamorous for a Parliamentary in-
quiry. This resolution, and several others of a some-
what similar ,tenor, were agreed to, and at a late hour
of the evening the meeting
.separated, after a vote of
thanks to the chairman.
FIRES IN THE. ClTY.—Shortly after one o'clock
yesterday morning the family of Mr. Greenall, of the
Britannia Arms, Bishopsgate-place, were placed in great
danger, from the outbreak of a fire in the lower part of
the premises. By the exertions of some passersby and
the police, timely information was forwarded to the
Jeffries-square and other city fire-stations, and after a
short time the foreman of the A district reached the spot
with brigade firemen, and also the West of England.
Water; had, in the (meantime, been got ready for the
use of the firemen, but it was with the utmost difficulty
ea
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that the loss, a very extensive one, was confined to the
lower portion of the premises. The callse was unknown,
but but Mr. Greenall is in the Licensed Victuallers' Com-
pany. Ironmonger-
street, St. Luke's. The flames bad firm hold of the stock
and a very doubtful case appeared at once of arresting
thaeny. A
premises seceofn iud fire,r. Scott,ab ou tsth g e
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the progress of the fire. However, the firemen succeeded
in tneir eflbrts, but not until considerable loss and da-
mage. Insured in the Phoenix Fire-office. Reports of
several other fires in the metropolis were received, but
all of slight consequence, except the above.
WESTERN.
—lASTdAtNpCuEtatioSn SIGNAL, ON
connected with
ON THE SOUSE.
the North-Western
Great Western, and the Eastern
Age
Counties Railways, wore at the Kingston-on-Thames
station yesterday, to minutely inspect the new distance
signal which has been fixed up there, said to be the in-
vention of Cornelius Stovin, Esq., general manager o
traffic on the South-Western Railway. The signal-man
went through the various changes of the apparatus,which
appeared to be performed with great ease, and with but
comparatively little trouble to those working the ma-
chine, although the crank turned was full 600 yards
from the coloured signal. The transitions from white to
green, and from green to red, were effected almost in-
s tan taneously, capable of announcing danger beyond the
aforesaid distance at least three-fourths of a mile. This
signal has now been in constant use, when required, at
the Kingston station for the last Rix months, and has
never failed. It has undergone several important alter-
ations and improvements since its erection, under the
observation of the inventor; so that at length it has been
found to be so far complete, that the company have de'
termined on fixing similar signals at all the stations on
their line where such may be deemed necessary.
RECORDURSIIIP OF WOEINGHAM.—The Recorder..
ship of Wukiughaita, Berkshire, rendered vacant by the
death of J. Jeremy, Esq., has been conferred on George
Clive, Esq., of Lincoln's Inn, Barrister-at-Law, and
Judge of the Southwark County Court.
POSTAL REFORM IN BELGIUM.—The Chamber of
Representatives at Brussels on adopted, f
the Bth inst., a
resolution in favour of a uniform rate of postage of ten
centimes (one penny) for prepaid and 20c. (twopence)
for unpaid letters throughout Belgium. The Commiseio
On money orders to be one per cent.