The Sun.
London, England, 1840-09-24 00:00:00

FRENCH AFRICA.

The illoniteur publishes at length the despatch of
Marshal Vallee of September 13, the purport of which
had been rreviously communicated by telegraph.
Tile result of the action before Setif has had the effect
of putting a stop to desertions, and inspiring confidence
among the natives attached to French interests.
Advicea from Algiers of the same nate are trans-
mitted by the 7'outonnais of the 18th instant. They
state, that a number of individuals charged with
supplying the Arabs with gunpowder had been ar-
rested in that city. Among them were two French-
Men, an inspector el police, and M. Bonpart, a
planter of Knobs, three Italians, a butcher settled in
Alg,iers, and Verdiani, father and son, tavern-keepers
near the fort of the Emperor, and Mohammed, a
Moor of Algiers, and his two sons. A cart laden with
gunpowder was seized on the road, under the charge
of Verdiani. The powder has been imported into
Algiers in wine casks, which were intended to accom-
pany the convoy proceeding from Algiers to Bclidah.
On the Bth, at night, several hay-stacks were set on fire
by the Arabs in the Government stores of Hussein
I"ey. The Marshal was actively preparing for the
autumn campaign. A considerable number of merchant
vessels had been freighted by him for the purpose of
conveying troops to the province of Oran. A large
convoy left on the 12th for Fondouck, escorted by the
Zouaves and several squadrons of cavalry. A dense
smoke was observed to rise from the plain, in the direc-
tion of the first chain of the Atlas, and the entire coun-
try adjoining Cape Matifou also appeared to be on fire.
fine advices from Philippeville of the Ilth announced
that the province of Constantine was tranquil, except
in the vicinity of Setif, where the French were occa-
sionally exposed to the attacks of the Arabs, armed
(or the cause of Abd-cl-Kader. On the 3d instant
General Galbois marched from Constantine for the
Medjana. He was on the 6th at Djemelah, according
to a letter from Oran of the sth instant. Abd-el-
Kader was then at Mina, engaged in extensive prepa-
rations for war. He had forbidden the Arabs of the
neighbouring tribes to bring in any provisions to the
markets of Oran and 'Mostaganem, which were to a cer-
tain extent blockaded by the Emir's troops. Generals
Lamoriciere and Perchappe arrived at Mostaganem on
the Ist, and after providing for the defence of the place
returned to Oran on the 3d.

ALDERMAN HARMER. A Correspondent 1
makes tie following remarks on the by pocrisy of those
who, under the cloak of loyalty or religion, prosecute for
political cr selfih purposes :—" Amongst other atrueities
attributable to him by the Times, is tat of basing slan-
der, d and abused the Queen. Of this conduct, I may be
allowed to say I do riot approve ; but how does this charge
come irons the Times? Would it not be as well to col-
lect from the different Tory Papers, from the speeches of
tile Roby's and the Bradshaw's, &c. all the abuse and ca-
lumnies that have been heaped on her Majesty for the last
12 months ? Would not this show up their " hypocrisy ?"
PAROCHIAL ASSESSMENT ACT.—Last night
a numerous meeting of the Marsh and Wall Liberties of
the parish of Lambeth was held at the National Swimming
Baths, Westminster-road, for the purpose of taing into
consideration the unprecedented end alarming increase of
tee parochial taxation at the banCs of the precnt cfficers,
who, under pretence of compulsion by the Parochial As-
tvsrnerrt Act, passed in the year 1836, have adopted an as-
sessment, not only' not having any legal operation in the
parish, but which has been rejected by the late officers for
its numerous defects, gross inequalities, and the unjust bur-
den it would inflict upon the parishioners by reason of its
excessive anv‘unt and permanent character; and also to
come to such resolutions upon the present officers' adoption.
of this assessment as may eff,et for the rate-payers some
alleviation of a measure as unjust as it is oppressive, and
insure to them and their property, in the future taxation of
'the parish, consideration and protection. Mr. Shields
took the chair, when several gen sposei e' ,tIC re
the
.n support
of the resolutions founded
uponabove notice. A
variety of resolutions to carry out the objects of the meet-
ing were then put, and carried
unanimously ; and, after a
'vote of thanks to the Chairman, the proceedings term-
inated.

GLASGOWv MONDAY.--The proceedings in
the different sections of the As_
possess much general intercst. I,noctiiiation to day did not
Mr. Mu7chtion gave a detailed aceouent geo,og ical section
to Russia, and of the geological investioa(t)ito his rec-nt visit
in that country. A lecture was next deiri'vs he had made
Craig, on the coal-fields of Scotland, illuatratwerdedb by
,Ire
tensivc map end numerous sections. It called foYrtah" "-
the
warm culogium of the section, and Dr. 13uekland, in °
ticiug it, paid a deserved tribute to the liberality of nth:
present Gevernroent for having, at the recommendation of
this Association, appointed an ((dicer under the control of
the Board of Works, and assigned proper apartment„,
where records, plans, and maps of the coal and other
taming thstriets might be deposited and consulted by
the pitblic, not only to the great pecuniary advantage
,of individuals. but to the savieg of many lire., by avoid-
"; fire-damp, ehnk,..,!arrp, and various - similar ac-
cidents which acientifie knowledge enabled us to avoid
or prevent. Mr. Millie gave an able account of several
sehccks of earth '
, , - - ipviz.z.s recently observed in Scotland, but
mx,,`•.:,t." a smile when, apclogising for the brevity of hi; ccrr.-
teStlon, lie expressed a hope tint in the course ef next
year we abculd have some moreearthquakes, of which he
. .
promised to gi„
a better description. While the scientific 1
part of the con, •
excited by:a
nu-RTuraty were thus engaged, the town was
in trades with flags hand of Chartists, who,
.assembling I
through some efg-,31,:"1 banners, marched in procession
to meet Messrs. Lov,ptrinei I pa. streets to Andel-stoop there
turned to the green, Antdand Collins, after which they re-
parsed. Alessrs cogninsby aafter some harangues quiotly die-
dinner in the evenin'.ad Lovett were entertained to
On Friday last the ...,,,r art-
. 7 91 their friends.
a visit to the College of
ca:rs of Lansdowne paid
highly pleased with till(1 differ:: and
~ elpressed himself
through which he was conducted: Orbs of the College
having been under-
thus honour the insti. '
stood that the Noble Marquis would
i-l;‘,r, With a visit, an addreas was pr,s
ented on the occasion, i '

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THEATRE ROYAL, COVENT GARDEN.
UNDER the MANAGEMENT of MADAME VESTEIS.

THIS EVENING, SEPT. 24,;
Will be repeated the New Play, in five Acts, written by James
Sheridan Knowles, Esq., entitled
.'HE BRIDE OF MESSINA.

John di Procida, Mr. Moore; Fernando, Mr. Anderson;
Guiscardo, Mr. Cooper; Isoline, Miss Ellen Tree.
After which the popular Farce of
SHOCKING EVENTS.
Mr. Puggs, Air. Keeler ; Griffinhoof, Mr. W. Farren.
To conclude with the Farce of
HE WOULD BE AN ACTOR.
Motley, Mr. Charles Matthews ; Dicky Darling, Mr. Mea
dons ; Becky Morgan, Mrs. Owr.
On Friday, The Bride of Messina, with Patter versus Clatter,
and Twice Killed.
On Saturday, The Bride of Messina, with the Sleeping
Beauty.
Dress Boxes, 7s. ; Second Price, 3s. 6d.; First and Second
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2s. ; Gallery, Is.
Doors to be opened at half-past Six—the performances to
tommence at Seven o'Clock.

Tickets and plat es for the Boxes to be taken of Mr. Grogan,
at the Box-office, from Ten till Four, where Season Tickets
may be had upon application.
Private Boxes to be had; o'ely of Mr. Andrews, bookseller,
167, New Bond-street.