The Sun.
London, England, 1847-06-11 00:00:00

NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

WOOLWICH, JUNE 10.—His Imperial Highness the
Grand Duke Constantine intends visiting Woolwich
Dockyard to-morrow (Friday, June 11), and, should the
weather prove favourable, a review of the troops in the
garrison will take p ace or. Woolwich Common, with
mortar and howitzer practice, and ball, shell, and rocket
practice in the marshes.
The Kite steam-vessel, Master-Commander G. Filmer.
is to be placed at the disposal of the Commander•in-Chief,
at the Nore, and to be manned from the flag- ship. Her
crew arrived this day in the Charon steam. vessel.
The Hecate steam-vessel, Commander West, was paid
off here yesterday.
The steam-tug having had her machinery thoroughly
repaired, will leave to-morrow for Portsmouth, to resume
her duty at that port.
The . Acheron steam-vessel, Lieutenant-Commander
Duulop, arrived here yesterday from Portsmouth, be
fitted with new boilers.

We are glad to observe A. and R. Thwaites and
Co.. the celebrated Soda water manufacturers, of Dublin,
have opened a depot at No. 17, St. Albans-place, Hay-
market, for the sale of their Mineral Waters, where, we have
no doubt, they will very soon receive the same distinguished
patronage they have for so many years enjoyed in Dublin.
Their quarter bottles of Soda-water are greatly patronised
by the medical profession, for the use of invalids and ladies,
as each bottle contains double the quantity of Sal Soda with
half the usual quantity of liquid.
The Grand Duke Constantine of Russia and hit
suite, Lady Peel and daughter, Lord Jocelyn and party. Ear
of Verulam, Lord Tynham, Lady Jervis, Sir Robert Knox,
the Marquis of Clanricarde, and numerous others of the
nobility and gentry, honoured the exhibition of the Bosjie-
mans, or Bush-people, at the Egyptian Hall.
DARING BURGLARY.—Yesterday morning, about
five o'clock, a daring burglary was discovered to have been
committed at Mr. Earnshaw's, Willfred-street, Kennington.
The thieves effected their entrance by cutting out a panel
from the back parlour windown shatters, and plundered the
lower part of the premises of plate, several watches, articles
of jewellery, and wearing apparel, valued at about 150/.
They also regaled themselves with the contents of the larder
nd wine cellar, getting clear off with their booty.
THE RECTORY OF SrOFFORTH.—It is said that in
consequence of the vacancy occasioned by the death of
the Hon And Rev. William Herbert, dean of Manchester
and rector of Spofforth, it is in contemplation to divide
this valuable piece of church patronage into three por-
tions, to be held in future by that number of incumbents.
—Leeds Mercury.
MAGDALENE COLLEGE.--Some discoveries of an
interesting description have lately been made in the
chapel of Magdalene College, in this university, under
the direction of the very Rev. the Dean of Windsor, the
Master. The ancient oak roof, the handsome design of
which is formed in a gable of considerable altitude, has
been ascertained to be in good condition, not having suf
feresl materially in the substantial members of its frame-
work, although many of its enrichments have been muti-
lated or destroyed under the process consequent upon
the misappropriation of this portion of the interior. The
interesting discovery recently made at the east end of the
chapel consists of a series of niches in the walls, these
ornamental features have for a long period been de-
faced, and hidden from view by the wood-work
which was set up some four-score years since, in
order, one would suppose, to defraud the chapel of its
appropriate character, and to foist upon it one borrowed
from the proscenium of a theatre. The recesses of these
exquisitely wrought niches were found to have been
blocked up with the fragments of the buttresses, corbels,
and crotchetted tabernacle work, which had been rudely
hacked away, to provide an ev, n surface to the wainscot
lining. The walls of which these niches appear, are
built partly of stone and partly of brick, and may be re-
garded as the productions of different periods, it being
certain that portions of the structure are of considerably
more ancient date than the foundation of the College.
It is quite time that this chapel was red,emed from de-
secration, and restored to its full proportions, and in the
spirit of the original design. The discoveries we have
briefly noticed are promising indications of improvement,
which we shall be glad to see carried forward, judiciously
and in correct taste.— Cambridge Advertiser.
COURT OF COMMON COUNCIL. THE CONSER-
VANCY BlLL..—Yesterday a court was held for the dispatch
of public business. Although the paper was crammed with
notices of motion, reports, and petitions, very little progress
indeed was made in the business of the Corporation, upwards
of three hours having been occupied in a discussion upon the
merits of the alterations proposed in the Select Committee or
the House of Commons in the Bill pending in Parliament re-
lative to the conservancy of the river Thames. The subject
was discussed with closed doors, but we understand that the
court, by a majority of 137 to 9, agreed in the report of their
committee, which recommended the court not to agree to the
alterations, and that the Bill should not be prosecuted in the
present session of Parliament. The doors of the court were
then thrown open, and the members proceeded to the election
of collector of the city's duties on wines. The candidates for
the office of collector of the duties on wines were Mr. Bayliss,
who was formerly a most popular member of the Court of
Common Council, and Mr. Scott, second son to the late
highly respected chief clerk in the Chamberlain's office. Mr.
Bayliss was, after a poll, declared to be the successful can
divate by a majority of 32, the numbers being for Bayliss 93,
for Scott 61.
DIORAMA, REGENT'S-FARIE.—The following have
been amongst the recent visitors of this establishment, viz.,
Lord Sandys, the Earl and Countess of Harrington Lads'
Alderson, the Duchess of Cleveland, the Countess of Lincoln-,
Lady Norreys, the Earl of Portarlington, Lady Osborn, Lord
Somers, Lieut.-Colonel the Hon. Douglas Pennant, the Misses
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and Duchess of St. Albans, Earls Grosvenor and Howe, Lords
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SCHOOL FOR THE INDIGENT BZIrt
ND.—Yesterday
a general Court of the governors and friends of the above in-
stitution, situated in St. George's-fields, Surrey, and at
which about 150 boys and girls are supported, was held at
the London Coffee-hawse, Ludgate-hill, to receive the report
of the half-year, and on general business. Mr. T. H. Sterry
in the chair. The Rev. T. Evans, A.M., the chaplain, pro-
duced the financial statement, which showed the receipts to
be 3,5101. 165., and the balance in hand, after paying all ex-
puss. 0201. lie.

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HER MAJESTY'S THEATR r.. ii
Roberto it Diarolo, the opera selected for the firs, etiveler,'
ante of Jenny Lind in this country, in which s , Ott once ',__
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achieved the greatest triumph of her art, and pls.-. herself \
upon an eminence that has seldom, if ever bee attained, . ,}l
was 14st night repeated to a crowded house; inde , ultras- - •- _ . ) ""`
sion had necessarily been refused to many hundred .anziOna ,---- -,.::
to hear the Swedish nightingale. The entbusi iilit:Follie ; -
to
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if possible, greater than on former occasions. TIN.
perfection of must?..`and acting, that combination era 1......" .1 S; ,iIV 6.*
tions so rarely to be met with in any individual,
elicited, as usual, the most rapturous applause; many went
with their expectations raised to the highest pitch, and not
one came away in any the slightest degree disappointed ;
indeed, it is h-ardly possible to form a conception that will
not be more than realised by the performance of this ac-
complished and highly gifted artiste. It is hard to select
any part for particular notice where all was brilliant and
effective. The "Va dit elle," the " Quando lasci4 L" and
the magnificient trio, were a.l given in the most exquisite
and impressive manner, and cannot speedily pass from the
memory of any one that was fortunate enough to hear her.
She was called for twice at the end of the first act, and
again three times at the close of the opera. _

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA,

COVEN I'. C. it ROL N

71 Bariiere diSiriglia was last ni2l,t producc-d at this
theatre, for the beneth of Madame Dutni;ere, on the termi-
Lation of her enr-agement, being the last api,eararee for the
Feason of that t:lented danseuse. Madame I'ersiani was to
have Veen the Po-ina, but a severe attack of indi,position
p:evented her appe:rrance. The necessity at a change in the
op:,ra was, t.owever, obvicted by the kindness of Nldlle.
Aihoni, who, On a brief notice, uh&rtauk the lola, in which
she achieved the most brilliant success, and exhibited

the strongest proof of the versatility of her genius,
a•f the uoiversality of Ler talent. IL r acting displayed
gteat'comiC humour; whilst in the "Una Voce" and in the
Itston scene her brilliant for Lure showed her extraordinary
power-of Vocalisation—a power to which full scope has not
been given in any of her formerparts. She was, along with
the • other chief 'performers, recalled after each act, to re-
ceive the well-merited plaudits of the delighted audience.
Previous to the ballet the lest act of Luerezia Borgia was
given, in which Grisi, Alboni, and Mario appeared, and
elicited 'the most enthusiastic and rapturous applause. The
" Gitana," by Fanny Disler and Mdlle. Duinilatre, was also
loudly applatided. La Brine des -Fees, in ivAar the fair bed-
dieiaire exhibited her usual grace end agility, .concluded the
performances. The house was brilliant and overflowing in
every part.

MADAME BALF6'S SOIREE

USICALE, MUSIC

FALL, STORE srnatr.--Itadame Bale's soirée mxsica.e,
which was given or. Wednesday night, was one or the. most
fashionable ri unions of the season. It was given under the

Immediate patronage of her Rays! Highness the Duchess of
Kent, the members of the Amateur Musical Society having
lent- their -valuable assistance. The concert opened with -
Balfe's spirited overture to his popular opera 7%e Siege of
Rochelle, played with an admirable e,oenildii by the distin-
guished amateurs. The quartette which created such a sen-
sation in Paris on the production of Balte's L'Etoilede Senile
was deliciously rendered by Madame Castellan, Stimori Gar.
doni, Staudigl, and Bombe. The duet from Balte's Falstag,
" Voi sute an nom di spirito," followed, which Signori Cole tti
and Lablache sang with great spirit and comic effect.
Staudigl was most successful in the ballad from The Castle
of Aymon (which was encored). also by the caro sposo of
the ben eficiaire. The first part of the concert concluded with
a deciamaziane by Manzoni, which was spoken most im-
pressively by signor F. Jannetti. The overture to
The Castle of Aymon opened the second part, ad-
mirably played by the amateurs. The chief attrac-
tion of this part of the concert was a charming
new ballad by Balfe, " Oh, chide me not," which
was sung by Madame Balfe with all that true feeling,
taste, and expression for which she is so distinguished, her
fine voice telling with great effect on the B below the lines.
This beautiful composition was rapturously applauded and
unanimously encored by the audience. Signor Fraschini
sung with great power the celebrated aria from Keolaathe.
A manuscript sestett, by Osborne was one of the most ad-
mired and effective pieces during this excellent concert, which
was indeed given in first-rate style by Messrs. Ciardi (flute),
Lavigne (oboe), Vitch (horn), Piatta (violoncello), the Che-
valier Anglois (contra basso), and the talented composer,
who was frequently interrupted during the performance by
the rapturous applause of the audience, not only for his own
excellent performance, but for his charming composition.
We must also, in justice to Signori Lavigne and Ciardi, state
that their portion of the seatett was deliciously rendered.
We bad nearly forgotten to mention that Lablache was en-
cored in Mozart's" Madamina i 1 catalogo," but as he was
engaged to sing at the concert at Marlborough House, Mr.
Balfe requested the audience to excuse him. The concert
was not only very fully but very fashionably attended; and,
[basks to the excellent arrangements, the concert was over at "
a quarter before eleven. . .

Application having been made, through the Hon.
F. H. F. Berkeley. to the Secretary of State, on behalf of
Augustus Frederick Pearce, under sentence of transporta-
tion, Sir George Grev having taken all the circumstances of
the case into careful consideration, has advised her Majesty
to grant the said Pearce a tree pardon.—Bristol Gazette.
REMARKABLE DISCOVERY.—On Wednesday even-
ing last the body of a man was found in Gransha-bog, near
Newtownards. Although upwards of twenty years interred,
the body was in a perfect state of preservation. An inquest
was held on Saturday, before Mr. B. Ward, J. P. coroner for
the lower division of the county of Down, when the hotly
was recognised by several witnesses as being that of a man
named Hugh Dunlop, who is supposed to have been murdered
about twenty years ago. The Inquiry was adjourned till the
17ti, inst., in order that some important witnesses might be
enabled to attend and give evidence. It is supposed, from
the position in which deceased was found in the bug, and the
fact of his wrist having been broken, that he met a violent
death. His clothes were found many years ago. in a spot
not tar distant from the place where his body had been
secreted. Strong hopes areentertained that the perpetrators
of the murder, even at this distance of time, will be dis.
covered.— Belfast paper.
NEW WAY OF 'ASPERSING A Alon.—A Reverend
Gentleman from the Highlands paid a visit to Glasgow on the
27th ult., her Majesty's birthday; and in the evening, while
taking a walk through the city, came in contact with a mob,
who seemed bent upon mischiet, and Here about to proceed
to acts of violence. Our divine, who is a man of large di-
mensions and Herculean frame, undauntedly rusbed into the
centre of the rioters, and, after looking for a policeman in
vain, raised his huge stick in the air, and, with stentorian
voice, called out, " Gtrdon—Captain Gordon, immediately
bring here a party of my regiment—the 79th—and quell thii
mob." The blackguards were taken by surprise, and, no
doubt, dreading the consequences, quietly dispersed, one of
ft rheewmshairsek r‘
gdraernioist ehre " What is he, that tat buffer !"—Ron.
.

In consequence of the earnest desire felt by the late
Dr. Arnold (as recorded in the history of his life), that some
mark of royal favour should be bestowed on Rugby School,
the Queen has been graciously pleased to intimate her inters.
Lion to found a gold medal for the special encouragement of
the study of history at that institution.
MIDDLE TEMPLE.—Last evening a grand dinner
was given to the members of the bar and the students of this
hon. society, upon the occasion of Mr. Cockburn's (the cele-
brated Parliamentary counsel) being appointed to the office
of reader of the Middle Temple.

We understand that the London and Brighton and
South Coast Railway Company are about to erect a large
hotel at Newhaven, capable of making up from 120 to 140
beds, also a custom house (with the sanction of Government).
and two splendid stations, one for the local traffic, and the
other for the continental traffic, bonding warehouses, engine.
house, coke-oven, &c. They have already constructed a
wharf 1,100 feet long; and it is intended to have a covered
corridor from the hotel to the wharf. - Newhaven, with such
prospects before it, may be said to be in its infancy ; for there
is very little doubt that it will grow into a town of consider.
able magnitude in a few years.—Brighton paper.
TRADING IN SEDUCTION.—Last evening a public
meeting of the inhabitants of Finsbury was holden in the
Queen-square Assembly-looms, Theoliald's•rJad, for the
purpose of taking into consideration the Bill introduced into
the House of Commons by Mr. Spooner, for the suppression
of the traffic in seduction and prostitution. At eight o'clock
B. Bond Cabbell, Esq , M.P., took the chair. The Honour-
able Chairman, the Rev. 'Woodyard, Mr. Osborne, Mr.
Roper, and several other gentlemen. addressed the meeting
at considerable length, advocating the provisions of Mr.
Spooner's Bill, and resolutions warmly approving of the
principles of Mr. Spooner's proposed remedy were carried
unanimous y by the meeting.
A SPECULATOR'S MISTAKE.—Among the signifi-
cant facts which lately transpired at Mark-lane, there
was one• which ia e ought not to pass unnoticed. On
the stand there was a sample of a large quantity of
wheat which v, as imported into this country fromAMe.

rica some weeks ago. The speculator, fancying that he
could procure better prices in France than in Eng.
land, declined to accept 110 s. per quarter, and ordered
the vessel off to Havre. She arrived there just in time
to be too late. The market was found to be abut).-
dandy supplied, and pikes were giving way. The
"good ship," with the speculat,,r's prayer for a prosper.
ous voy age, was ordered to start forthwith to London.
She arrived in the Thames a few days ago. The wheat
with which she was laden Ras tendered for sale. Nu
offer was made for it. There were no buyers in the mars
ket ; and if the owner should find it necessary to press a
sale, he will not get more than 755. for his wheat, being
a reduction of 355. on what he could easily have i
ob-
tained four weeks ago had his avarice been satisfied with
that price.
GREECE.—EXTRAORDINARY SCENE,—The Aug:-
burgh Gazette, of the sth inst., mentions an extraordinary
altercation said to have taken place between King Otho
thatand
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that the King i
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head of the deputation, ventured
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to say that it the freedom
elections. o lat petition
ould seeni
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of election should be interfered with the people would have
immediately retorted—"lf the people take arms, 1 will order
recourse to arms in defence of their liberties, when the King
the troops to call them to their senses." We cannot trust
ourselves to comment upon such language in the mouth of a
King. Let us hope that it has not been correctly reported.
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o'clock; on the 23d ult., whilst she was engaged firing
minute
in fi
minute guns in celebrating mass for the repose of the soulrng
of
President Guirriere, who died two veers ago. At the time
she was blown up there were eighty convicts
in chains oa
board in the hold, who all perished. The
captain, in going
on shore, lett the first lieutenant •in charge, who followed
afterwards, leaving the boatswain in charge, who, at the time
the accident happened, was engaged with others on board
smoking, drinking, and playing cards. The accident oc-
curred from a spark alighting on the powder, which was
placed on the deck to be dried.—Jamaica Times, May 5.
Tim FIRE 1N THE BLACKFRIARS-ROAD.—Mr.
Payne, the coroner, yesterday held a court to investigate the
cause of the late destructive fire at a tavern called the Surrey
Coal-hole, in the Blackfriars-road; but none of the witnesses
who were examined being able to give any account, or form
any conjecture as to the origin of the fire, the jury returned a,
verdict of " Accidentally caustd."
DUTCH CHERRIES.— As has been the case during
the past two or three seasons, the importations of fruit have
taken place from Holland before ary other of the continental
states of Europe. Some cherries have arrived from Holland
before any supplies of the kied have taken place from France,.
or there are any in the markets of home growth other than
those reared in an artificial manlier. The Ocean steam-AIN
arrived from Rotterdam, has brought, among a variety et
other Dutch productions, 38 batliets, and the Attwood steam-
ship, from the same port, 49 baskets of cherries, in a ripe
state, the produce of Holland.
A SUGGESTION FROM SIBTHORP..—III COTlSelnel!kta
of the recent high price of bread, Colonel Sibthorp has set
his wits to work, and those very dimunitive labourers have
come to the conclusion " that if the bakers are ordered toe
no yeast, any further rise in bread will be quite impossible.
—.Punch.