The Sun.
London, England, 1847-09-21 00:00:00

STRAND THEATRE.

Last evening a new drama, called The Avalanche;
or, the Dog of the Desert, from the pen of Mr. P
Taylor, was performed for the first time at this
theatre, and met with that decided success which it well
deserved. The scene of the drama is laid in Swit-
zerland, and the action of the play turns upon the
fortunes of Jacques, a poor mountaineer, and his
faithful dog, Telma. We shall not attempt to
relate the plot of the drama further than •to say
that, through the instrumentality of the dog,
Jacques recovers his fortune, his enemies are
brought to condign punishment, and the lovers are,
of course, married. Mr. Tyler sustained the cha-
racter of Jacques with much ability; we have never
heard of this gentleman as an actor before, but his
essay last evening proves he has got in him the stuff
for a good actor. The Claude Bernard of Mr. Beth-
way was excellent. Mr. Oxberry as Mr. John
Bobbins, a London appraiser and auctioner, kept the
house in a continued state of laughter every time he
made his appearance ; his manner of circulating his
pamphlet, "To persons about to marry" was very
good, and his ideas of the picturesque and beauti-
ful were humourous in the extreme. Miss J. Coleman,
as Bertha, acted with great feeling and true
pathos, we had no idea before of the capabilities
of this young lady—her acting in the last scene
of the drama was really beautiful—and, with
constant study, we predict for her a con-
spicuous place in the profession she has
chos€n. Miss M. Atkins, as Agnes Waldheim, sus.
tained her part with her usual ability and success.
Her delineation of the character was good, and it
showed her to be a finished actress. The other parts
in the drama were all well sustained. The dog Telma
is a beautiful creature, and his sagacity is wonderful.
The scenery was excellent ; the last one, a romantic
pass near the snowy regions of the great St. Bernard,
was splendid, the illusion perfect, and repeated
applause rewarded the labours of the artist. The
piece was given out for repetition every evening by
Mr. Tyler, who, with his dog, were called for at
the fall of the curtain, amid the applause of a house
crowded to the ceiling.

AUSTRIAN AGGRESSION ON THE PAPAL DOMINIONS.
—Last night a numerously-attended meeting of Roman
Catholics, and others interested .in the state of Italian
affairs, was held at the Freemason's Tavern, Lincoln's
Inn, " to express their heavy indignation at the late ini-
quitous proceedings of the Austrian despot at Ferrara,
and to assure his Holiness of their deep respect for him-
self and their devotion to the Holy See." The Rev. J.
Kvne presided ; and after speeches from the Rev. Dr.
Melia and Mr. Lucas, Mr. T. C. Anstey, M.P., moved
the following resolution :—" That Pope Pius I.Y. de-
served their unbounded respect and admiration as a wise
temporal ruler, and as a firm asserter of national liberty
and of national independence." A resolution declaring
the necessity of entering into a subscription was also
agreed to, and the Rev. Dr. Melia appointed treasurer.
It was also resolved that au address embodying the
sentiments of filial respect and affection contained in the
resolutions should be transmitted to the Pope.
SHOCKING CART ACCIDENT.—Last evening, be-
tween five and six o'clock, Mrs. Marshall, of No. 10,
Ambrose-street, Barnsbury Park, Islington, was crossing
the New-road, near the Angel, carrying her female
infant, aged four months, in her arms, when she was
knocked down by a chaise cart, apparently belonging to
a laundress, the near fore% heel passing longitudinally
over Mrs. Marshall's body, and crushing the infant.
Several persons assisted Mrs. Marshall into a surgeon's,
and others pursued the driver of the cart, but he con-
trived to escape. Mrs. Marshall's injuries are princi-
pally internal, and of so dangerous a nature that great
doubts are entertained if she will recover. The infant
is so dreadfully ruptured that her recovery is impos-
sible.
It is our painful duty to have to announce the
death of Major James Agnew, late Colonial Secretary
at the Island of Dominica, West Indies, who died at sea
on his passage to England for the benefit of his health.
about ten days after his embarkation. Major Agnew
passed more than thirty years iR the army.--United
Sfrvic; Gazette.