The Sun.
London, England, 1848-09-08 00:00:00

FRIPIAT EVENING, NEPTEMBER 8, 1849.

place, and Wellington-place, towards the boundary of
the city royalty, at the junction of Holborn-street with
Cupirston-place. The royal progress through the city
will be attended by the Provost and Magistrates, the
Lord-Lieutenant and Sheriff of the county, the Members
of Parliament for the city and county, and a royal
guard of honour. The city portion cf the royal route
will be lined with special constables, and it is probable
that the incorporated trades will also, in their united
capacity, take steps to manifest their loyalty, though the
precise manner in which they will do so does not yet ap-
pear. The workmen about the docks and harbour•works
have been sworn in as special constables."

CO URT CIRCULA R.
()E.-;13 0 LINE, WEDNESDAY.
The Princess Alice and the other younger branches
of the Royal Family have taken their usual exercise
in the grounds at OThorne.
Her Serene Highness the Princess of Hohenlohe
Langenburg and Princess Eliza dined yesterday with
her Royal Highness the Duchess of 'Cent, at her resi-
dence in East Cowes.

Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent, attended
by her Lady in Waiting, Lady Anna Maria Dawson,
and Colonel Sir George Couper, dines at Osborne to-
day, with her Serene Highness the Princess of

HC)henlohe.
The Baroness de Speth has arrived at aborne, on a
visit to her Serene Highness the Princess of Ho-

Lenlohe.

Colonel Berkeley Drummond and Lord George
Lennox are in Waiting during the absence of her
Majesty and the Prince in Scotland.
Major-General Bowles has left on a tour.

Viscount Morpeth left town yesterday for Naworth
Castle, Brampton, Cumberland.
The Earl and Countess of Lichfield and Lady
Harriet and Lord Anson, left town on Wednesday,
for Shuckborough.

THE WORCESTER MUSICAL FESTIVAL.
WORCESTER, SEPT. 7.—The second miscellaneous
concert took place last evening before an audience very
nearly, though not quite, as numerous as that which as-
sembled on the preceding evening.
We
cannot compliment the stewards upon
music which they provided for this occasion. Con-
sidering the professional talent they had at their
the regret
selection
of
e
dis-
posal, they might have provided a musical treat, vocal
and instrumental, fully equal to any which the Philhar-
monic Concerts have presented. So far from this being
the case, however, their selection was made generally
from the most common-place pieces oltefatint
theee ng t. well-knowngood
dured
Wor-
cester
oconcert-room repertoire of the past season, with the ad-
dition of still more common-place English ballads, which
neither harmonised with nor enhanced the interest of that
nwohticbhlacmoenstthietutsetedwtahreds bulkfor ows
fithheinegntteor
folks hear Alboni's " Non piu mesta," about
which half the town has been talking for months past,
nor even Madame Castellan's version of the " Ah, non
giunge," which, we believe, is new to the musical world;
but surely it was a mistake to have these finales to two
several operas follow immediately upon each other ; and
the effect was not improved, to our sense, by the fact that
both were boisterously encored by the gallery, who, in-
deed, seemed to be determined to have enough for their
money, and to be not very particular what it was. For
instance, besides the above two cases, Lablache was en-
cored in " Miei rampolli," from the Cenerentola—then
M 111 e. Alboni was encored in her " Voi the sapete ;"
then Madame Castellan and Miss Dolby were encore
in the duet, " Ah, figlia incanta," a common-place affair
from Donizetti's " Maria Padilla." Immediately after
this Mr. Lockey was encored in Lachner's dull song
with horn obligato, " When midnight's darkest veil,"
and finally Mr. Sims Rceves was encored in "The Old
Arm-chair."
To illustrate still further the extraordinary miscel-
laneous nature of the programme on this occasion, we
will only mention that the first part opened with a se-
lection from Haydn's Seasons (rather a dull aid to after-
dinner digestion, by the way), the principal solo parts of
Which were well given by Mr. Lockey, Mr. Machin, and
the Misses Williams. Then came two songs from Men-
delssohn, with pianoforte accompaniment, very sweetly
sung by Miss Dolby, but which were much better
adapted to the drawing-room than to a concert-room of
the dimensions and structure of the Worcester College
Hall. Then followed the olla podrida from Mozart,
Rossini, Bellini, Donizetti, Beethoven, and Balfe,
notably interlarded with that dull affair, " the
Gondolias," by Mr. Walter Maynard, and a still
duller madrigal, composed for the occasion, by Mr.
John Barnett; and to wind up the whole, we had Mr.
Wallace's new National Anthem. The instrumental se-
lections were restricted to the overture to W. S. Bennett's
Les Naiades, a work of some merit, but by nn means of
the highest class; and one of Mendelssohn's concertos
for the pianoforte, which was played by Miss Kate Loder
in a style which lrew forth the warmest expressions of
admiration from all the musical connoisseurs present.
This young lady, whose command of the instrument, and
whose bouyancy of touch are equally remarkable, bids
Fair to hold a high rank amongst the classic pianists of
the day.
The performance at the Cathedral to-day was also of
a miscellaneous character, the principal features being
the first part of Dr. Crotch's Palestine, the first part of
Haydn's Creation, and Beethoven's Mount of Olives. In
addition was given an anthem of Mendelssohn's, on the
13th Psalm, by Miss Dolby and chorus, and the " Holy,
Holy," of Handel, by Mdlle. Alboni.
The late hour at which the whole performance con-
cluded, protracted as it was by numerous encores, obliges
us to be somewhat brief in our remarks. The solo parts
in the Palestine were sung by Mr. Lockey, Mr. Machin,
Mr. Robinson, Madame Castellan, Miss Dolby, and the
Misses Williams ; and the only very remarkable feature
was the confirmed success of Madame Castellan, as an
interpreter of sacred music, which Even this rather heavy
and monotonous work afforded. She gave, "No more
your thirsty rocks," with charming effect, and by com-
mand of the Bishop repeated it. The lugubrious
quartett, " Be peace on earth," sung by the Misses Wil-
liams, Mr. Lockey, Mr. Sims Reeves, and Mr. Robinson,
should also be mentioned as one of the encores °film day.
Mendelssohn's anthem was effectively given by Miss
Dolby and the chorus ; but it is by no means one of the
composer's happiest works, and with the exception of the
fugue finale, presents very little worthy of his pen.
In the Creation Madame Castellan again distinguished
herself by her admirable delivery of the celebrated air,
" With verdure clad," one of the most graceful and at the
same time most richly ornamented passages in the works
of the composer. Madame Castellan acquitted herself
throughout this difficult piece in a style which may
almost be pronounced perfection. The articulation of
the words was remarkably clear, and every note, in the
most fl passages—in which she scrupulously adhered
to the text—was delivered with a full body of silvery
tone which reached the utmost recesses of the venerable
cathedral. This piece was re-demanded by the Bishop,
and repeated without any diminution of power. Mr.
Robinson and Mr. Lockey sang with musician-like taste
in this oratorio, the concluding chorus whereof was mag-
nificently given.
Mademoiselle Alboni sang the "Holy, Holy" (in Ita-
lian) with a rich volume of tone, which seemed the per-
fection of sacred minstrelsy. We cannet help thinking,
however (it may savour of prejudice), that our English
version is more grand, the phrases more defined, and wish
much that this fine singer could be prevailed upon to
attempt it.
We can only briefly notice the performance of Mr.
Sims Reeves in the Mount of Olives, in which he sang
with great energy and effect, particularly in the decla-
matory passages. His articulation of the words, how-
ever, is not often distinct, a fault uupardonable in sacred
compositions.
The collection at the doors to-day amounted to 1621.
•Chronicle.

GaLni.—This young dancer, who was for
a couple of seasons in London, has lately been engaged
at the great French Opera in Paris, under the care of that
most accomplished of teachers, Coulon, the well-
remembered Massaniello of Her Majesty's Theatre. She
has made such extraordinary progress as to give hopes
that she will, ere long, take a very high position in her
profeasion. ' . '•
THE ARMY.—Major-Ggii
eiggie Frederick Stovin;
K.C.8., K.C.M.G., the newly-appointed Colonel of the
83d Foot, vice Lieut.-General Fraser, who goes to the
61st, vacant by the demise of Lieut.-Gen. L'Estrange,
entered the army in 1800, and has seen some most dis-
tinguished
anduis washedse at thervice. siegeH e o
tookf Copenhagen
partinthe i n
early
1807. Spanish
Ile
subsequently served in Sweden, and in Spain and Por-
tugal in 1809 and 1810. He was at the battle of Co-
rutin% and was one of the number who proceeded in the
expedition to Walcheren. He was aide-de-camp to the
gallant Pictoa at Badajoz and Ciudad Rodrigo. At
Salamanca he was Deputy-Adjutant-General. He also
took part in the capture of Madrid, the siege of Toulouse,
and the other important engagements of the Peninsular
war. The gallant officer has received :a cross and two
clasps. The 61st, to which Lieut.-General Fraser has
been promoted, has a double battalion.
A STOCKTON AND LONDON TRADER RUN DOWN
whar
fori Shipping
sund
a y Company of
morning Stockton,
AND SUNK.—The Thirsk packet, one of the traders be-
longinglast, the
3d inst., with a valuable cargo of general merchandise,
principally belonging to the merchants and traders in the
lef
neighbourhood of Stockton. The weather had been re-
tas usual) tes th e
s merchant.
markably fine, with a favourable wind, and she
was met
by a towing-steamer in the afternoon of Wednesday,
when off Staithes, to bring her safely into
the Tees. She
had not gone far before a light collier was seen bearing
down upon her, and ran into the trader midships; the
water immediately rushed in with such violence as to
sink her in less than a quarter of an hour. All hands
were saved, but all the property of both men and master
is lost. She sank in about 20 fathoms of water, a little
off Staithes, and at low water her masts are to be seen.
It is thought some part of the cargo may drift ashore.
The estimated value of her cargo is about 5,0001. The
manager, Mr. Craggs, in company with others, went off
immediately the news was communicated to use every
method to rescue all they could. The light vessel is
called -Kingston by the Sea, of Shoreham; the owner
W. P. Gorringe, Esq., of the same place. It is under-
stood that there will be a heavy loss sustained by unin-
sured property, though the greater part is insured in the
Stockton Mutual Insurance•Assome.tion and the Darling-
ton and Stcckton Insurance Association—the latter is
supposed to cover near 2,0001.
LIVERPOOL.—Yesterday being the anniversary of
Brazilian independence, the Affouse, steam frigate, which
lately rendered such meritorious services on the occasion
of the burning of the Ocean Monarch, and which at
present lies in the Sloyne, at Liverpool;was decked out
with flags, &c. The officers also gave a (Incliner to
several of the merchants and other gentlemen of Liver-
pool connected with Brazil.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
TATTERSALL'S.—YESTERDAY.
The betting on all the minor events to come off at
Doncaster was on too small a .tile to require one word
of observation. We
,may, therefore, pass at once to the
Great St. Leger, now, if we take our text from the quo-
tations, brought veal, in a very narrow compass. Through-
out the day Canezou was backed freely at 2 to 1, and her
friends were anxious enough to go on at the same figure;
the commission appeared to be unlimited. The three
next favourites averaged 4 to 1 each, until within half
an hour of the close; the Justice to Ireland party then
came out in earnest, and a large sum was invested at 4
to 1, 7 to 2, and 3 to 1, the Litter odds being finally offered.
This move left Flatcatcher and Surplice almost friendless,
the odds given underneath being offered currently; Sur-
plice, in fact, was only nominally in the betting. The
Cesarewitch transactions were few and unimportant.
THE CHA/iIPAGNE STAKES (TUESDAY NEXT).
6 to 4 on Lord Eglinton's Flying Dutchman
4 to 1 agst Lord Clifden's honeycomb
ST. LEGER (WEDNESDAY NEXT).
7 to 4 agst Lord Stanley's Canezou
3 to 1 agst Duke of Bedford's Justice to Ireland—
teke 7 to 2
4 to 1 agst Mr. B. Green's Flatcatcher
9 to 2 agst Lord Clifdelis Surplice
GREAT YORKSHIRE HANDICAP (THURSDAY NEXT).
4 to 1 agst Mr. S. L. Fox's Executor
7 to 1 agst Doke of Richmond's Vampyre
10 to 1 agat Lord Chesterfield's Lady Wildair— taken
10 to 1 agst Mr. Disney's Keleshea—taken
15 to 1 agat Mr. Disney's Cawrouch—taken
30 to 1 agst Mr. Merry 's Maid of Motherwell—taken
DONCASTER CUP (FRIDAY).
6 to 4 on Lord Eglinton's Van Tromp
CESAREWITCH STAKES.
33 to 1 agst Mr. S. L. Fox's Meaux
33 to 1 agst Mr. S. L. Fox's Executor
40 to 1 agst Lord Clifden's Surplice
40 to 1 agst Colonel Peel's Palma
50 to 1 agst Lord Exeter's Gardenia—taken
50 to 1 agst Lord Chesterfield's Mrs. Taft
1,000 to 15 agst Mr. Holmes's Fireaway—taken
1,000 to 35 each laid agst Meaux and Executor, the
taker, we believe, fancying that he had backed them
jointly at those odds. 1,000 to 30 was afterwards offered
against each.

wall, stroke; Young, coxswain. Victoria and Albert,
'Brighton, purple, second.—liall, bow; W dsworth, 2;
Richards, 3; Wright,right stroke; Humphreys, coxswain.
At starting purple went away with the lead, which they
gall ditty maintained for a third of the distance, when
red came up, and despite the almost superhuman exer-
tions of purple,- pulled a head' and kept there, the Lon-
doners winning easily by several lengths. The pair-
oared match for silver cups came off thus:—Lewis and
Hood,-Brighton, 1; Few and Jones, London, 2; •Bell,
London; and Smith, Portsmouth, 3. The Brightonians
never gave their opponents 'a chanc,,, and won "in a
canter." Two small prizes for fishermen terminated the
sports: ' •