The Sun.
London, England, 1846-11-03 00:00:00

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AMERICAN MISCELLANY.
The following scraps of general news and gossip are
selected from the papers brought by the Great \V estern
THE REVENUE.—The receipts at the Custom-house
during the past month, as compared with those for the
same time last year, were as follows :—September, 1845,
1,808,794 dolls. ; September, 1846, 1,548,654 dolls. ;
decrease, 260,140 clAls. Of the sum received during
the month 141,000 dolls. was in Treasury notes—so that
the last receipts were but 1,407,654 dolls.
The amount received for tolls on all the New York
State Canals, during the third week in September, is
106,096 dolls. 27 cents ; being an increase over the same
period last year of 650 dolls. 70 cents. The aggregate
amount received, since the opening of navigation, is
1,777,322 dolls. 98 cents.
CONSECRATION FOR OREGON.—A very imposing cere-
mony took place, on Sunday morning last, in the Roman
Catholic cathedral at Montreal—the elevating to the
episcopal dignity of the Rev. Mr. Blanchet, one of the
canons, who was 'nominated at Rome for the office of
Archbishop of Oregon. His title is " Archbishop of
Walla-Walla." Seven dioceses are now formed in Ore-
gon, and provisionally three prelates superintend them,
the Archbishop and two others.—New York Esquires,
Oct. 2.

ADMINISTERING JESTICE.—The Pittsburg Commercial
gives an example of the manner in which the law is
administered there. We are sorry to say the practice is
not confined to that city. A mart named Dunn was con-
victed, in September, 1844, of murder, and sentenced
pto
be executed, but the case was taken on a bill of exce-
tions to the Supreme Court and argued; the Court could
not agree, and another argument was ordered. The
case was called up again last week, but the Chief Justice
decided only to hear it with a full bench, and as the ab-
sent member of the Court has not visited the city for
more than three years, and may not be there for three
years to come, the decision may be placed among the
other glorious uncertainties of the law.—New 'York
Mirror.

HOTEL SET ON FIRE.—A well-dressed person, bring-
ing a fair show of baggage, took lodgings
.yesterday at
Lovejoy's, being assigned the highest room in the house,
as that was the only one vacant. About half-past seven
o'clock last evening he went out, and hung the key of
his room in the usual place in the bar-room. In about
ten minutes after a chambermaid discovered smoke is-
suing from his room, and giving the alarm the door was
forced, and the bed discovered to be on fire. With diffi•
culty the flames were subdued, when it occurred to exa-
mine the baggage of the new lodger. The trunks were
opened, and found to contain—nothing.
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT ST. Louts.--Jenk's hemp
warehouse, a large and extensive establishment at St.
Louis, was entirely destroyed by fire on Sunday, the
27th ult. Tho total loss is about 75,000 dollars, partly
insured on the following artistes.- -Between 2,400 and
2,500 bales of hemp ; 17,000 and 18,000 bags of salt •
500 barrels of pork ; 15 hogsheads of sugar ; a small
lot of flour ; several lots of rope, gunny bags, bagging,
queensware. oils, &c., besides the fixtures of the house
and counting-rooms, and the machinery and implements
for pressing and baling hemp ; and a large lot of stoves,
castings, and hardware, belonging to C. M. Valeau,
amounting to near 10,000 dollars' worth, and 100 crates
of queensware. The St Louis New Era adds, that the
hemp destroyed has swept away nine-tenths of the article
in the city.

EXTENSIVE FIRE DOWN EAST.—A very destructive
fire commenced, on Tuesday forenoon, in the wood-
lands of Mr. Clark, in the south-west part of Ply-
mouth. It was still burning at the last accounts, and
the fire had extended over a range of eight miles, and
between one and two thousand cords of wood had
been consumed. The fire took place from a coal pit.—
New York Express.
HORRIBLE TRAGEDY.—The Warsaw (Ky.) Herald
states the following dreadful account :—" It seems that
Mr. Edes had got into a row with his wife, and that she
had sent for Mr. John Green, the husband of her sister,
to interfere and protect her. Mr. Green first sent his
son, a youth about grown, and afterwards followed with
some other men about his house. When he got into the
yard of Edes's house he made threats, &c., which in-
duced Edes to come out. Just as Edes opened the door
young Green stepped up bcfore his father, who had pre-
viously armed himself with an ax, and received the blow
which his father aimed at Edes. The ax penetrated
through just under his shoulder blade, to his heart, and
he died instantly, uttering but one groan. None of the
parties had been arrested ; they resided about five miles
down the river.

SOME WHAT DANGEROUS.—The Louisville journal of
the 26th ult. relates, that while the steam-boat Seabird
was at Pittsburgh a large box was placed on board, and
the Captain not knowing what it contained, put it in the
engine room. On the way down the box by accident
was partially opened, when it was found to be full of
kegs of gunpowder. all in the immediate vicinity of the
fire.

FULL BLAST OF Lew.—The Courts yesterday were in
tolerable full blast. The United States District Court
met, and the application on behalf of P. Rosier, charged
with larceny at sea, to have his security tested by a jury
trial, as in the case of Freeman, at Auburn, Kleim in this
city; was renewed. After a long argument, the Court
granted the motion, and a jury was empannelled to try
whether he was or not insane. Since his arrest he has
been under medical treatment, and his appearance in
Court, with a long beard, shaven head, and wild eyes,
certainly made him look much like a madman. While
in Court he became so outrageously violent, the Court
directed him to be removed, which was done, and the
evidence was continued.—New York Tribune.
HANDS OFF.—Kissing other people's wives is a:bazard-
ous business. We see by the Louisville, miners that a
nt retiMiltlf„
rent; --anti--9"e01vapti...0,41)10%L119.:1ve .i,u...t0 m. Icl
writing from Newberyport, gives another illustration.
The New Orleans Times mentions the death, in that
city, of an Italian named Roscende, who had served
as a city watchman there for the last twenty-six years.
his death left an
eHsetawteas
of afrmomise2rsi,
Two women got into a fight with parasols, &c., yes-
noohOistoha3boi,toosOadnc.dlaarts.
yes-
terday, in the Ninth Ward, and drew (as the ladies
always do) a considerable crowd abont them. The truth
of the story of the right of the quarrel could not be got
at.—New York Tribune.
LADIES' BUSTLES.—A committee of the Essex
county, New Jersey, fair, it seems, has recommended a
favourable notice to a certain India rubber lady's bustle,
a new invention, intending to answer the double purpose
of an article of dress and a life preserver; and they pro-
nounce the affair, in their opinion, worthy of a diploma.
New York Express.

INSPECTION OF THE WOOLWICH DIVISION OF THE
PENSIONERS BY MAJOR-GENERAL SIR THOMAS Down-
MAN, C.B. AND K.C.H.—The half-yearly inspection of
the Woolwich division of Chelsea pensioners took place
on Saturday, before Sir Thomas Downham, C. 8.,
Commandant of Woolwich Garrison, Brigade
Major Burke Cappage, R.A., and several other officers.
The men went through their exercise in a soldierlike
manner, and at the conclusion Sir Thomas Downman
advanced towards them, and after expressing the great
satisfaction he had experienced in witnessing their move-
ments, said that he was surprised that they should have
been so correctly executed, considering the short time
the men had been under drill. For this he was bound to
acknowledge the ability of their commanding of:Beer,
Captain Forbes. Though they were not able to perform
their duties so actively as when they were young men,
their steadiness and regularity that day had proved that
as light infantry they were able to take the field with
' any troops in the service. After expressing kis pleasure
that not a single case of irregularity had been reported
against them, he expressed a wish that they might spend
their winter comfortably and happily. 'I he men were
then marched to the west square, and dismissed till the
spring, when they will again assemble for drill. It was
expeced that they would have been reviewed in Hyde
Park by his Royal Highness Prince Albert and the
Duke of Wellington, but the review has been postponed,
owing to the advanced state of the season.
MILITARY INTELLIGENCE.—CHATHAM, OCT. 28.—
Fifteen detachments of regiments serving in North Ame-
rica have arrived at the invalid depot, St. Marys Bar-
rack. They consisted of the following corps:-14th
Foot, 2 sergeants and 8 privates ; 23d, 1 sergeant, 9 pri-
vates ; 33d, 1 corporal, 15 privates ; 46th, 14 privates ;
52d, 14 privates ; 2d Battalion 60th Rifles, 10 sergeants,
vaB caojorpr,olraqlsu,alr3terpmriasvatteers ;
.ser7glesatutH, iagnbdland6perrsiv,
altesserige7annht:
5 privates ; 81st, 1 corporal, 8 privates ; 82d, 1 sergeant,
4 privates ' • 89th, 8 sergeants, 9 corporals, and 14 pri-
vates ; 93d Highlanders, 3 sergeants, 17 privates ;
Royal Canadian Rifles, 1 sergeant, 1 corporal, and 7
privates ; Royal Newfoundland Veterans, 1 sergeant-
major, 1 colour-sergeant, 3 corporals and 18 privates ;
and the Rifle Brigade, 1 private ; and 80 women and
about 100 children. The troops were in charge of Cap-
tain W. R. Haliday, 93d Highlanders, with Lieutenant
Farrington, 2d Battalion of Rifles, and were lauded at
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embarked them at Sheerness from the troop ship Bel-
leisle, 72 guns, Captain John Kingcome, froml6
21 uebec, which place they embarked at 011 the th
Tf last month. On the voyage the ship en-
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a limb are to receive ls. a day ; among these heroes is
Quartermaqter Sergeant Ritchie, of the 29th Regiment.
whose anduct in the field merited such particular notice
that Sir Henry Hardinge furnished him with a letter, of
testimonial of his high merit and bravery in recommend-
ing him to the notice of the Commissioners at Chelsea
College. His left arm was shot away close to the
shoulder and also three of his ribs by a cannon-ball He
has been seventeen years and a half in the service, and
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A NIGHT ON A ROCK.—During the stormy'
weather last week, a clergyman at Scarborough set out
with the intention of walking to Filet' by the sands and
rocks. Having got a considerable distance he found it
impracticable to proceed further, and attempted to re-
turn; but the tide had flowed so high he could not suc-
ceed. Finding himself surrounded by. water, he took
up a position, where he remained during a bitter cold
and stormy night, and although thus exposed, returned
safe to his lodgings the next day St 40031.—Hug Pc. cket.
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All Scrip and Share Certificates must be deposited, the day
previous to their being offered ; and advices of results will be
forwarded by the first post after the gale, and the proceeds imme-
diately disposed of according to instmctions.
Offices. Hall of Commerce, Threadneedle-street. London.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
THIS EVENING

Will bs performed Balfe's celebrated Opera, entitled THE MAID
OF ARTOIS. Marquis de Chateau Vieux, Mr. Borrani ; Jules de
Montagnon, Mr. W. Harrison ; Sans Regret, Mr. Burdini ; Synuelet,
Mr. Weiss ; Nieka, Miss Isaacs ; Isoline, Madame Anna Bishop.
After which will be produced Aueer's popular Ballet Opera, called
THE MAID OF C ASHMERE. The principal characters will be
supported by Messrs. Rafter, Weiss, Horricastle, Jones, Hodges ;
Mdlle. Anita Dubiguon, Miss Rebecca Isaacs, Mdlle. Adele Benart,
Miss Missent,

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

Will be performed an original Comedy, entitled LOOK BEFORE
YOU LEAP; or, Wooings and Weddings. Mr. Oddington, Mr. W.
Farren ; Mr. Rashleigh, Mr. Hudson ; Mr. De Vere, Mr. Holl ;
Mr. Brandon, Mr. Howe ; Mr. Hardman. Mr. Rogers; Jack Spriggs,
Mr. Webster; Torn Tilley, Mr. Bnckstone ; Miss Brown, Mrs.
Glover ; Claribel Oddington, Miss Fortescue ; Mary Oddington, Miss
P. Horton ; Elinor Mortimer, Mrs. Yarnold ; Fanny Hardman,
Miss Julia Bennett.
After which a New Comedy, in three acts, entitled QUEEN
MARY'S BOWER. Principal characters by Messrs. Webster,
Hudson, Howe, Brindal, Braid ; Miss Fortescue, Miss Telbin, &c.
During the evening the Band will perform the Aria, " Vivi Tu.'
Cornet a Piston ; the " Grus an Praz (Polkas) ; the " Sophien
Tanze" (Walzer); and the " Lestocq " (Overture) .I

To conclude with a new Farce, called SPRING GARDENS. Lord
Courtington, Mr. Bull; Sir Arthur Lovel, Mr. Howe; Scoreup,
Mr. Buckstone ; Lady Clarisia, Mrs. Buckingham ; Mrs. Scoreup,
Miss Julia Bennett.

Box-office open from Twelve till Four ; under the direction of
Mr. T. Archer. Box Book-keeper.

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM.
Under the Management of Mrs. Keeley.

In consequence of numerous :applications, " The Magic Horn " will
be performed for three nights more. " Mrs. Harris " will appear
every evening till further notice.
THIS EVENING _ _

The performances will commence with a New Comic Drama,
TO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS. Principal characters by
Messrs. A. Wigan, Meadows, and Keeley; Mrs. Woollidge, Mrs. A.
Wigan, Miss Hicks, Miss Turner, Miss Howard, and Mrs. Keeley.
To be followed by a New Farce, called MJtB. lIARRIS. Henry
Masker, Mr. A. Wigan ; Mr. Slickey, Mr. F. Mathews ; Binary
Shivers, Mr. Meadows ; Fanny Platt, Miss Arden ; Mrs. Harris,
Mr. Keeley.
To conclude with the Burlesque of THE MAGIC HORN. In
which Mr. Keeley, Mr. A. Wigan, Mr. Frank Matthews, Miss Vil-
tars, Miss Keeley, Miss Fairbrother, Miss Bromley, and Mrs. Keeley
will perform.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MADAME CELESTE,
THIS EVENING

Will be performed a grand Fairy Spectacle, founded on the Ballet
of LA GISELLE, entitled THE PHANTOM DANCERS ; or, the
Wilis Bride. Principal characters by Mr. Wright, Mr. P. Bedford.
Mr. 0. Smith, Mr. Cullenford, Madame Celeste, miss Marian Taylor,
Miss Emma Harding, Miss Ellen Chaplin, and Mrs. Laws.
After which will be produced MRS. GAMP'S TEA AND
TURN-OUT ; a Bozzian Sketch, in one act. Principal characters
by Messrs. Cullenford, Worrell, Ityan, Wright, 3lunyard ; Miss
Ellen Chaplin, and Miss M. Taylor.
To conclude with a new domestic drama, entitled EUGENIA
CLAIRCILLE ; or, The New Found Home. Frederick Stan-
more, Mr. Worrell ; Mr. ittigleigh, Mr. Cullenford ; Tolley, Mr. Paul
Bedford ; Mr. Buzzard, Mr. Lambert ; Hugh Matlock, Mr. 0.
Smith; Pegg, Mr. Miniyaf'd ; Mrs. Tolley, Mrs. F. Matthews;
Eugenia Clairgille, Madame Celeste.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OX FOR D-STRE ET.
J. 31. Maddox, sole L,,ssee and _Manager.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed an original romantic Opera, in throe parts,
entitled THE N[GIIT DANCERS ; founded on the Story of
" Crisclle." Tha principal eharact..rs personified by Miss 6eorginna
Smithson, Madame Albertazzi, 31iss Flower, Miss Somers, Misses
Marshall ; Messrs. Leffler, Allen, Bodda, Walton, T. Hill, Honner,
Peren, &c.
After which, a new Comic Drama, entitled ALL FOR THE
BEST. Mr. Walkinpop, Mr. Compton ; Alfred, Mr. A. Harris ;
Parchment, Mr. Smith ; Isaac, Mr. Homier ; Clara, Miss Honner.
To conclude with the Musical Entertainment of THE QUAKER.
In which Messrs. Barker, Leffler, Honner, Compton, Miss Grant,
Mrs. Foshroke, &c. will perform.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Mr. MITCHELL begs respectfully to announce that the ensuing
season of French plays at the St. James's Theatre will be commenced
on WEDNESDAY EVENING, November 11, by the engagement
of the favourite Comedian, Monsieur Perlet, who will appear for a
limited number of representations, assisted by Monsieur Cartigny
(of the Theatre Francais). M. Rhozevil (of the Theatre du
Gymnase) and Mademoiselle Bruhan (Premiere Soubrette of the
Theatre Francais), her first appearance in this country. Mr.
Mitchell has also the honour to announce that, encouraged by the
distinguished patronage which has been conferred upon his manage-
ment, he has engaged the following eminent artistes, who will
appear in succession during the season :—Monsieur Perlet,
Mademoiselle Brohan, Monsieur Frederick Lemaitre, Mademoiselle
Clarisse, Monsieur Lafbnt, Mademoiselle Fargueil (her first appear
once ih this country), Monsieur Alcide Tuusez (of the Theatre du
7a, - cue-tskl/t Taut •Tneatre-da Gymnaaa),
11.4.90.3.1Fa10aknf tel last year were so eminently suce:ssful, and
during whose engagement, will be produced the new domestic drama
of CLARISSA HARLOWE, now perthrming in Paris with extraor-
dinary success, and also a new Play, written expressly for Mademoi-
selle Rose Cheri, by the popular author, Monsieur Scribe • Monsieur
Regnier (of the Theatre Franqais), Mademoiselle Denain (also of the
Theatre Franqais, her first appearance in this country), and the dis-
tinguished actor, M. Bouffe (his first appearance since 1843) ; in ad-
dition to which the celebrated Tragedienne, 3.[dlle. Rachel, for a
limited number of representations, and will appear in the popular
Plays of " Marie Stuart," by Le Brun ; " Britanicns," by Racine ;
" Tancred," by Voltaire; " Berenice," by Racine ; "Arlene," by
Corneille, and other plays of her well-known repertoire. Madlle.
Rachel has also undertaken to perform, for the first time, the cha-
racter of Celimene, in Moliere's Comedy of "Le Misanthrope." The
subscription will be for fifty representations, on Monday and Friday
evenings, with the privilege of exchanging for the Wednesday even-
ing performance, an arranement which has hitherto afforded so
much convenience and satisfaction.

Application for Season Boxes and Stalls to be made at Mr,
MITCHELL'S Royal Library, 33, Old Bond-street.

OLYMPIC THEATRE.
Mr. George Bolton, sole Lessee and Manager.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed the Play of THE RELAPSE. Lord Fopping-
ton, Mr. Wa!ter Lacy; Young Fashion, Mr. G. Bolton ; Loveless,
Mr. Leigh Murray; Sir Tunbelly Clumsy, Mr. Wilkinson; Coupler,
Mr. J. Cowell ; Lory, Mr. S. Cowell ; Worthy, Mr. Archer ; Nurse,
Mrs. C. Jones ; Amanda, Mrs. R. Gordan ; Berinthia, Miss Charies ;
Miss Hoyden, Mrs. Walter Lacy.
After which, a grand BALLET DIVERTISSEMENT aud MU-
SICAL MELANGE.
To conclude with the Farce of TIIE LITTLE JOCKEY.

DAVIDGE'S ROYAL SURREY TDEATRE.
Lessee, Mrs. Frances Dividge.
The Last Week of Mr. MACREADY'S Performance at the Surrey
Theatre, and of his Appearance in London for a considerable
period.