The Sun.
London, England, 1847-05-20 00:00:00

RAILWAY COMMITTEES,
HOUIi3E -OF COMMONS.-(YESTERDAY.)

GROUP XXI.
The Committee (Sir .James Graham, chairman) met at
twelve, and without hearing further evidence passed the
preambles of the following Bills .
che Birmingham, -Wolverhampton, and Stour Valley
(No. 1).
The Shropshire Union Railways and Canal (lean to the Lon-
don and North- Western).
The Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and Stour Valley
(No. 2).
The London and North-Western (Portobello and Wolver-
hampton branch).
The clauses were then agreed to, and tha Chairman bay-
ing been ordered to report the Bills to the House, the Com-
mittee broke up.

GROUP 4.xxvii.
YOUR AND NORTH MIDLAND (HARRO-
GATE BRANCH, EXTENSION, AND TER-
MINUS).

The Committee met this morning at twelve o'clock.
Idr. Birkenshaw was called to show the advantages of the
proposed extension line. It was proposed to make the sta-
tion nearer the town of Harrogate than authorised by the
Bill obtained in the session of 1845. The objection of the
Duchy of Lancaster had been removed, and the only persons
opposing the Bill at present were the Ecclesiastical Com-
missioners.

This dosed the case on behalf of the promoters.
LEEDS AND THXRSK (H.NARESBOROUGH
AND ItOROUGHERIDGE BRANCH).
Mr. Burin then opened the case on behalf of this line.
At the conclusion of his address evidence was called on be-
half of the parties.
The Committee then adjourned till twelve to. morrow.

71%;,7'",
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itors are driving prices *gh as they can, which
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iaturally exasperates the pulace still more. Added
to all this, the cotton spmning in the mountains is at
a stand still. The stopping of one house alone has
thrown 1,500 weavers out of employ; it is said that
these men are to be employed on the public roads and.
works ; but it is manifest that the greater part of
them are far too feeble for laborious work of that
kind. One thing cheers us in the midst of the deep
flooin which overspreads us : our crops all promise
ir. The rape seed has recovered, and stands in
blossom. The favourable change in the weather has
also been manifest on the sheep, for they were suffer-
ing dreadfully from want of food, and there 13ts been
a great mortality among the cattle. The approaching
Breslau market will therefore, we trust, be a good
one.

COM, MAY 7.—We grieve to state that the article
of consumption which were to have been exposed
in
our weekly market yesterday were violently seized
by the mob. The sellers were either rohhjd of all
r pait c f their stock. About 50 of the rioters were
taken into custody.
DRESDEN, MAY 9.—On the proposal of the Aus-
trian Government, unless unforeseen obstacles Should
intervene, there is to be a congress respecting postal
regulations, which will be held in the course of the
summer. An invitation has been addressed to all the,
' Governments of Germany, as well as to the 110,4 t.,
office of Tour and Taxis. It is chieflyintended to
obtain a reduction by abolishing the expense of transit
postage. We may add, that hitherto it is contem-
plated to facilitate only the tran.fer of letters, and not
'lose of newspapers.
In the first meeting of the elders of the citizens of
Stockholm the proposal relative to the exportation of
corn was rejected.
In several towns of Norway the scarcity of provi-
sions 13 severely felt, and the communes are actively
seeking remedies to meet the wants of the people.
STUTTOARD, MAT 11.—The long-expected oral-
trance relative to the examination and taking note
of the quality of corn existing in the kingdom (such
as have just been made out in the Grand Duchy of
Baden), as well as respecting the corn trade, are no w
published under the date of the 9th May. The first
of these ordinances states the present dearness of pro-
visions, and the apprehensions occasioned by it, as
the motives, and then, with reference to article 29 of
the Constitution, contains, as the whole, the following
regulations :
Within three days after the 17th of this month,
an account is to be taken of all the existing stocks
in the kingdom of wheat, rye, barley, oats, beans,
flour peas, linseed, maize, potatoes, and rice, in all
places in the kingdom. The account is to be taken
from house to house, by the bailiff and two members
of the municipality of each place, NA, ho are to enter in
a list, in a tabular form, founded on their own inspec-
tion, the quantities they have found, which is to be
signed by the proprietors. The estates of the no-
bility are exempted from this measure, but
they have to declare to the officers of their district
authentic extracts from their books, and accounts
showing the amount of the stock in their possessions.
False statements are to be punished by fine. The
general superintendence is given to the commission
for agriculture affairs.

BRUSSELS, MAY. 16.—We are happy to announce
that there was a slight reduction in the price of corn
at market to-day. Numerous vessels have arrived from
Odessa, Smyrna, &c., laden with corn, wheat, &c.
Owing to the late disturbances the communal.
Government has published a proclamation forbidding
more than five persons to meet together in the streets.
The King and Court have gone into mourning for
the Archduke Charles for ten days.

REPORTED LOSS OF THE SIR

ROBERT PEEL TRANSPORT SUIP.
On Tuesday letters were received at the War-office,
communicating intelligence of the loss of this transport
ship, Captain Champion, commander, nearly 800 tons
burthen, with troops on board, at Avoca Bay, near
Sydney. The ship was chartered and sailed from
Gravesend on the 21st of September last, for Hobart
Town and Sydney. Her passengers, Lieut.-Colon'al
Gold, 65th Regiment ; Lady Gold and four children ;
Captain Wilson, of the 96th Regiment; Captain Gregg,
of the 69th; Lieut. Elves, 69th; Ensign Cameron, Ilth;
Assistant-Surgeon Clifford. Sixteen sergeants, 45 rank
and file, 51 women, and 79 children, of the 65th Regi-
ment; 47 rank and file, one woman, and one child of the
llth Regiment; 21 rank and file of the 58th Regiment,
87 rank and file of the 99th Regiment, and one rank. and
file of the 96th Regiment, amounting in the whole to
nearly 400. The ship arrived at Hobart Town on the
21st of December, and having disembarked same of the
troops proceeded to Auckland, and was on her way to
Sydney when the unfortunate accident took place on
Sunday, the 17th of January, at Avoca Bay, about 50
miles from Sydney Roads.
It appears that the weather became extremely thick,
and the captain being led to think himself in the lati-
tude of Sydney, had the ship steered accordingly, when
suddenly they found themselves amongst breakers, and
had no other resource to save the lives of those on board.
but to run the vessel on shore. The beach was sandy,
and all hands escaped, and a considerable portion of the
stores and luggage was also saved. By the last rcaounts
received the troops still remained encamped on the
shore, but would forthwith be removed to Sydney,
whither new of tlin hRd been tran-a.v,, h.• --
steamer n hich was passing ail the coast. The ship
belongs to the Messrs. Greeuwell, cf London. She was
going to pieces, but it is thought that she was fully in-
sured. No blame attaches to the captain.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

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The Nobility, Subscribers, and the Public, are respectfully In-
formed, that a grand EXTRA NIGHT will take place THIS EVEN-
ING, Thursday, May 20, when will be performed Meyerbeer's
Opera, entitled

ROBERTO IL DIAVOLO.
Alice, Mille. Jenny Lind; Isabella, Made. Castellan ; Roberto, Signor
Praschlni ; Rambaldo, Gardoni ; Sacerdote, Signor Bouche ;
and Bertram, Signor StauCligl.
To be followed by various Entertainments in the BALLET DE-
PARTMENT, combining the talents of 3ldlle. Cerito, 31d11c.
C.
Rosati, Mdme. Petit Stephan, Mdlies. Cassan, Honore, James,
Julien, Lamoureux, and Mdlle. L. Gratin. M. Perrot and M. St.
Leou.
T 4 conclude with the last Tableaux from the Ballet, entitled
THEA ; OU, LA FEE AUX FLECKS.
Principal characters by Mdlle. C. Rosati, Marne. P. Stephan, and
M. L. Dor.
The doors open at Seven. The Opera to commence at Half-past
Seven o'clock.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT-GARDEN.
GRAND EXTRA NIGHT, combination of talent, THIS EVEN-
ING, Thura,:ay, May 20, will be performed the Opera of
LUCREZIA BORGIA.
The principal characters by Madame Grisi, Signora Alboni, Signor
Mario, Signor Marini, Signor Tamburini, Signor Ley, Signor Polonini,
Signor Ltvia, Signor, Tull', Si ;nor Piacentini, and Signor Tagliadco.
To be followed by the Second Act of the Opera of
L'ITALIA.NA IN ALGIERI.
The Principal characters by Signora Alboni, Mdlle. Angelinl, Mdlle.
Beßini, Signor Salvt, Signor Iloyere, Signor Polonini, and Signor
Marini.
To conclude with a new rand Ballet, in three Tableaux, entitled
LA SAAMANDRINE.

In which Mdlle. Fanny Elssler and Mdlle. Dumilatre will appear ;
also 31,111e5. isaderna, Bertin, De Melisse, Delechaux, M. Patipa, M.
Mabille, &c., will dance. The ballet by M. Plasis, the music by
Signor Curini, the scenery by Messrs. Grieve and Telbin, and the
costumes by M. Bailey.
The Doors will open at Half-past Seven o'clock, and the Opera
will commence at Eight.
Tickets, Stalls, and Boxes to be obtained at the Box-office, Bow-
street ; and at Cramer, Beale, and Co.'s, 201, Regent-street.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
tinder the Management of Mr. B. Webster, sole Lessee.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed a TEMPER. Sir Manna-
duke Topple, Mr. Farren ; Sir Charles Tempest, Mr. Hudson ; God-
frey, Mr. Tilbury; Emerson, Mr. Webster; Cyril Tempest, Mr.
Howe; Lady Tempest, Mrs. Seymour ; Mrs. Herbert, Mrs. Glover ;
Florence Wilmot, Mrs. Fortescue; Miss Fielding, Mrs. Humby.
After which, the FOUR HUNGARIAN DriTRUMENTAL VO-
CALISTS will give their imitations of various instruments, with the
Lips only.
To conclude with the Astronomical Extravaganza, called THE
-NE IV PLANET ; or, Harlequin out of Place.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
Under the direction of Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed the original Drama, called THE FLOWERS
OF THE FOREST ; a Glpsy Story. Cheap John, Mr. Wright ;
Ishmael, Mr. 0. Smith ; the liinchin, Mr. P. Bedford; Leyboume,
Mr. Worrell ; Cynthia, Madame Celeste ; Lemuel, Miss Woolgar ;
Starlight Bess, Mrs. Fitzwilliam ; Lady Agnes, Miss Harding.
To be followed by the Opera Buffa Sketch, called JENNY LIND.
Principal characters by Messrs. Wright, Paul Bedford, Lambert,
Selby, Cullenlord, and Miss Woolgar.
To conclude with the Farce, called THE DOUBLE-BEDDED
ROOM. Dulcimer Pipes, Mr. Lambert; Major Minus, Mr. Selby;
Spigot, Mr. Cullenford ; Joseph, Mr. Worrell ; Mrs. Deputy Lomax,
Mrs. Laws ; Nancy Spigot, Miss Chaplin.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed the Opera, entitled THE NIGHT DANCERS.
Duke of Silesia, Mr. Bodda ; Albert, Mr. Allen ; Fredolus, 3lr.
Leffler; Bertha, Miss. S. Flower; Giselle, Miss Anne Romer.
After which, and between the Acts of the Opera, the celebrated
company of NATIONAL HUNGARIAN DANCERS will perform
(first time in this country) a variety of characteristic Dances.
To be followed by the Farce, entitled A WIFE FOR AN HOUR.
Principal characters by Messrs. Walton, Granby, Vining, Cowell,
Compton, Mrs. Hughes, and Miss E. Stanley.
To conclude with THE KRAKIISEN; or, Polonaise. By the
Hungar.an Choreographic Artistes.

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM.
Under the Management of Mrs. Keeley.
Last Three Weeks of the present Management and Company.
THIS EVENING

Will he performed PERSONA ABOli r TO MARRY. Characters
by Messrs. Mathews, .1, igan, Turner, Kinloch, Mrs. Woollidge, Mrs.
Wkan, and r' iss A. den.
After which a new Farce, called WANTED A HERMIT. In
which Messrs. Wigan, Turner, Kinloch, Keeley, Miss Arden, and
Mrs. Keeley will perform.
To be followed by the new occasional Dramatic-Sketch, called
JENNY LIND AT LAST; or, The Swedish Nightingale. Charac-
ers by Mr. A. Wigan, Mr Turner, Mr. Kinloch, Mr. Bellingham,
Mr. Bender, Mr. Yarnold, and Mrs. Keeley.
To conclude with the new Burlesque Extravanza, called THE
WOOD D.EMON ; or, One o'Clock, In which Messrs. Keeley, A.
Wigan, T. Matthew., Bellingham, Kinloch, Silver, Miss Dickinson,
Miss Daly, and Mrs Keeley will appear.
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FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell.
TO-MOKII.OW EVENING
Will be performed the amusing Comedie, entitled L'ENFAST
TROUYE. Delbar, M. Regnier ; Cftstelville, M. Cartigny; lien-
riette, Mdlle. Vallee ; Marianne, Mdlle. Khin.
To conclude 'with the popular Comedle of LES DF.idOISELLES
DE ST. CYR. Dubouloy, M. Regnier; Charlotte de Medan, Mdlle.
Denain.

Boxes, 6s. ; Pit, 3s. Gd. ; Amphitheatre, 3i.; Gallery, 2s.
Boxes and Stalls may be engaged at Mr. Mitchell's Royal Library,
23, Bond-street ; and at tho Box-office of the Theatre, which Is open
6ally from Eleven till Five.

ETHIOPIAN WERENADERS, ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
CLOSE OF THE ENTERTAINMENT.
The nobility, gentry, and the public are respectfully informed, that
the popular Entertainment given by the Eth opian Serenaders, Pell,
Harrington, walte, Stanwood, and (Sermon, will be positively ter-
minated at the en I of the ensuing month of June, previously to the
fixed departure of the Company for the Continent, on the sth of
July. Since the commencement of this Entertainment, More than
four hundred performances, public and private have been given in
London ; and, notwithstanding the numerous vulgar imitations winch
hare been zecently attempted In the metropolis, the unapproachable
superiority of the above party is established by their undiminished
popularity sun success. During the few remaining wees.,
engagement, the performances will he continued every Tuesday,
Thursday, and Saturday evenings, and a Morning Performance trill
take place every Wednesday. The entertainments of the Thursdays
during the month or June trill he appropriated for the separate Item-
tlts of each me.nher of the Company. And, in order to produce an
agreeable souvenir of the unparalleled popularity of these perform.
ances, it is intended to present to every visitor of the private boxes
and stalls a portrait of the benefleiare in his private appearance. and
also in his professional capacity, illustrating some favourite melody.
such portraits will be executed from the life, in the finest style, by
It. Maguire. Esq., and are already nearly completed. The benefits
will be arranged in the folloving order :
Thursday, June 3, for the benefit of Germon (tamborine),
Thursday, June 10 ditto Stanwood (accordion),
Thursday, June 17 ditto White (banjo).
Thursday, June 24 ditto Harrington (banjo),
Thursday„July, 1 ditto Pell (bones)
previously to the last Farewell Performance, on Saturday Evenin.;
July 3,
Ilexes and Stalls at Mitchell's Royal Library, 33, Oil Bond-street,
and at the Box-office of the Theatre.