The Sun.
London, England, 1849-02-08 00:00:00

PERSIA.

We have received intelligence from Persia to the
7th of December.
The Prime Minister MIRZA. TAILA has succeeded
in obtaining from the new Shah NDSSIR-OOD 'DIN
a constitution for the southern province of Persia,
where the spirit of rebellion has made much progress,
and likewise a new administrative system for the
northern province, where royal authority is fre-
quently misunderstood because it is improperly repre-
sented there by avaricious governors or functionaries
who care little for justice and equity. The excel-
lent intentions of Miaz& Texas are most praise-
worthy, but it will be hard work to stem the fear-
ful disorders which have ravaged the South of
Persia during the last few years. Reforms aie good
if the authorities whence they emanate know how to
make themselves respected ; but in a country where
the laws must be enforced by violent measures, of what
avail can even the most salutary be ? A strong mili-
tary organisation will be the best means of effecting
a radical and durable reform. But to maintain
troops it is indispensable to have money, and it is
just this which is wanting.
The French Republic has been officially recognised
by the Court of Persia, and M. DE SARTIGES, who
has obtained leave of absence fur six months, has set
out for France.

The Emperor of Rums has sent General SCROL-
LING as Ambassador Extraordinary to the SHAH
to congratulate him on his accession to the throne.
This diplomatist, accompanied by a numerous suite,
quitted Tiflis in November, and was expected at
Teheran before the close of the year. He is the
bearer of rich presents from the CLAE, and it is gene-
rally suspected that he is charged to counterbalance
the great and exclusive influence which the English
have over the mind of the new Monarch.—Dutch
Papers, Feb. 7.

A GENTLEMAN FOUND IN THE MAME/S.—This
morning, about nine o'clock, as some coal-porters were
at work near the lower Surrey side of Waterloo-bridge,
they discovered the body of a respectably-dressed man
on the mud opposite Beachey's wharf. A shell was pro-
cured, and the body was conveyed to St. John's Church,
Waterloo-road. The deceased's clothes were all new
black, a dark patent stock, and in his pocket a silver
watch. Age about forty years, with dark whiskers,
linen shirt, and stockings marked "J. E. 8." The body
appeared quite fresh, and free from any marks of vin
lence. Notice of the circumstance has been forwarded
to the Surrey coroner, Mr. Wm. Carter, for an inquest.
We have authority to state that the paragraph
which has appeared in a contemporary, reflecting on the
Lord Mayor -and one of the Lords of the Admiralty,
with reference to the appointment of Captain Caffin,
R.N. as Harbour-master of London, is entirely un-
founded. Captain Caffin
,was selected for his own
merits, as the fittest officer on the list of candidates
under the age of 45; and his appointment had nothing
whatever to do with any supposed political claims of
that gentleman or any of his connexions.—Times.
Fgartcu PLAYS.—The most crowded audience of
the season was last evening attracted to this theatre by
the repetition of Le Domino Noir. The favourite mor-
ceauz were, as usual, redemanded, and the entire opera
.was received with every demonstration of favour and
applause. We observed the Duchess of Marlborough,
the Earl and Countess of Shelbourne, Viscount and Vis-
countess Newport, the Countess of Oxford, Lord Kil-
morey, the Marchioness of Douglas, .the Marquis of
Aylesbury, Lord Sydney, Lord Ward, the Danish Mi-
nister, the Countess Reventlow, Viscount Cantilupe,
Viscount Canterbury, Lord Glanville, Lady Dillon,Lord
Francis Gordon, Hon. Captain and Mrs. Cadogan, Sir C.
and Lady Marshall, Lady Quentin, Mr. Standish Stan-
dish, Sir John Lowther, Colonel Anson, Mr. and Mrs.
John Stanley, Sir W. Hoste, Mr. and 'airs. Brownrigge,
Mr. J. Spalding, Captain Montresor, Mr. Knightley, Mr.
Charles Martyn, Major Baring, &c.
Pauwass's THEATRE.—Last night a singer, new
to this copntry, described in the bills as Herr Mengis,
from the principal, theatres of the Continent, appeared at
this theatre in the character of Frank, in Leoline. The
part has hitherto been Jung by Mr. Weiss. Herr
Mengis would without the slightest hesitation be called
a tenor; it would require a stretch of the imagination to
call him even a baritone. But, although put into a part
for which his voice is not suited, the new singer showed
no ordinary taste and skill, and when he has an oppor-
tunity of appearing iu some more congenial character,
he will in all probability become a favourite.
Muds Rooms.—Mr. Adams, the well-known
leader of the popular quadrille band known by his name,
gave his annual benefit ball, at Willis's Rooms, on Tues-
day last, on which occasion he received a due weed of
support from his patrons. The arrangements for the en-
tswaient were in the best possible taste.