The Sun.
London, England, 1856-08-13 00:00:00

1 P 56.

MUSIC.

Dramatic Songs. By Edward F. Fitzwilliam.
D'Almaine and Co., Soho square.
Mr. Fitzwilliam has already given to the inn-4cal
public numerous compositions of considerable merit,
and the twenty-six songs now before us fully sus-
tain his reputation. They comprise a charming
variety for bass, tenor, contralto, and soprano
voices—embodying the sub;ects of love, war, pity,
hunting, and drinking. " Glug,gity Glug" is an
excellent convivial lyric, and " Gude nicht and joy
be wi' ye a'" smacks freshly of racy Northern me-
lody. "Thee Bells," written by the gifted but
luckless Edgar Allan Poe, is a very clever produc-
tion, u:th a tine accompaniment ; but there are so
many admirable songs in the volume that we
scarcely know which to mention as the best.
We are glad to see that the talented composer
exhibits such good taste in the selection of his
words. The names of Hood, Beranger, Coleridge,
Mrs. Hellions, and others equally great, are suffi-
cient warrant for the quality of the poetry. Someone
has sung of " music wedded to immortal verse,"
but, if we may judge by most of our modern bal-
lads, the " banns are forbidden" now touching any
such union. We congratulate Mr. Fitzwilliam on
the healthy and vigorous character of the themes
chosen by him, and heartily wish that other com-
posers may follow his example,

The Warrior's Return ,: March.
Thornton.
The Warrior's Welcome Home.
Thornton.
The Millwheel. Arranged by A. P. 11.1ntague,

By Cyr

By Cyril

Moutrie Baker-street, POrtman-square.
The first cf" these pieces is founded on the second,
Both are of average worth in musical composition,
but the words of The "Warrior's Welcome Horne"
are a fine specimen of the " twiddle-cum-twink"
school. " The Millwheel" does not particularly
strike our fancy. It is lacking in expression as
regards both story and air.
TWO MEN SUFFOCATED IN A.

DAY-II OLE.

On Friday last a most shocking occurrence took place
at Clayton West, near Huddersfield. Two men, named
respectively Thomas Carter. about 45 years of age, and
George Lockwood, about 40, fancy weavers, who reside
in a secluded spot called Tomtield, were suffocated in a
"day-bole," which forms the approach to spine old
workings of a colliery.
The parties have been in the habit for some time past
of obtaining cop.ls from these old works, which they used
for their own domestic purposes. On Friday morning
Lockwood went to get some coal, and not returning at
the usual time his wife became alarmed, and went in
search of him. Not being able to discover any traces
of him, she went and communicated her alarm to Carter,
her neighbour, who went to the place and proceeded
down the "day hole" ii search of him, but he never re-
turned. Mrs. Lockwood now became seriously alarmed,
and the greatest consternation soon prevailed through.
out the whole neighbourhood, and large numbers of
persons hastened to the spot.
Every exertion was made to recover the bodies of the
unfortunate men, but such was the deadly effect of the
,as that several persons, after attempting to go down
the "day-hole" in search of the bodies, had to return
immediately or they would have been suffocated. A
blow-fan was, however, brought from Mr: Jagger's
collieries, at Emley, and by means of tubes pure air was
forced into the pit, but the lifeless bodies of the unfortu-
' nate men were not recovered until near four o'clock on
Friday afternoon, that of Lockwood being found in a
sitting posture, about 17 yards from the mouth ol the
"day-hole," and that of Carter about 12 yards. The
former has left a wife and six children, and the latter a
wife and four children to mourn their loss. The par.
ties have been repeatedly warned of the danger of tha
course they were pursuing, and no blame is, therefore,
attached to any one.
On Saturday evening an inquest was held before Mr.
J. Taylor, coroner, at the house of Mr. Farringdon, the
Commercial Inn, Clayton West. Mary Lockwood,
Joseph Haigh, and John llargrennes, gave evidence hear-
ing out the above facts, after which the jury returned
a verdict of "Accidentally suffocated."

MARSHAL VAILLANT AND THE
STUDENTS OF PA. IS.

The annual distribution of prizes to the colleges
of Paris and Versailles took place on Monday at
the Sorbonne. According as each pupil came for-
ward to receive the prize, Marshal Valliant placed
on his head a laurel wreath, and handed him the
books which had been assigned for that particular
branch of instruction, and, lastly, embraced him.
The following extracts from the address of Mar-
shal Vaillant to the pupils at the distribution of
prizes will be read with interest :
" Glory is achieved by study. and perseverance.
Study, my young friends, will be the arm by which you
will triumph in the battle of life. In the same manner
that it is necessary in order to produce a flame to strike
the flint which engenders the spark by a violent blow,
so It is indispensable in order to become a man—l mean
a useful worthy man—to make energetic efforts and
to overcome difficult obstacles: At that price only
will the sacred sign shine on your foreheads. My
fiiends, I am old ; let me tell you what I have
seen. More than half a century ago I was like you
all, a pupil ; like you I trained myself with nume-
rous companions for the trials of life. At that time
the dawn of the first Empire was shining brightly ; and
also, as at present, rumours of war and glory reached
under the peaceful roof the colleges. We admired the
great men whose deeds illustrated our great epoch ; we
felt ourselves animated with the desire of walking in
their footstep—and of imitating if not eurpassing them,
We were all, I believe, animated with that noble
ambition when we left our college for cur different
avocations in life; but enthusiasm lives only a moment,
whilst difficulties are endless, and at the onset many
of us were discouraged. Now, I can testify to you,
my friendsr that all those who remained firm to their
plans and were never disheartened by the difficulties of
the path have found at the close of their careers.if not
glory, at least honour, as the reward of their perseverance
and application. But why appeal to ancient souvenirs
when a grand cirenmstance furnishes us with a recent
and notable proof of the success which crowns stubborn
courage and persevcratic3 ? The life of the illustrious
captain who sits by my side (all eyes turned towards
Marshal Pelissier) proves to ycu what can be effected
by study, patience, tenacity, and that rough
vigour which fears neither fatigue nor privations,
neither disease, nor dangers, nor reverser, but which
bears with all and triumphs over all. Learn from him how
laborious is the conquest of glory, and by what reads it
is necessary to pass before a►riviug at posterity."
The following part alludes to the literary studies
of the present Emperor of the French when in con-
finement :
"Is this enough, my young friends, or will yQII have
another example ? Follow me into that fortress—draw
those belts—pass through that dark vault ! Look at that
young man with a pensive look, wbo leaning over a
table meditates in the calm of solitude. For many
years he has been a captive, and his education, com-
menced on the steps of the first throne of the world, and
continued amidst the misfortunes of exile, is being com-
pleted in the interior of a prison. Military art, political
economy, and science of governing men, are the sub-
jects of his studies ; his genius increases and rises in
midst of his incessant labours. One day, when the hour
waked by the designs of Providence shall have arrived,
the gates of the fortress will fall before him, and be
will go forth into the world ripened by the medi•
Cations of captivity, with the head sufficiently high,
the heart keiliclently firm to save a great, people
from an abyss, and with the arm sufficiently robust to
hold the sword of France and to secure victory to her
flag. I say no more, and I return to you, young pupils."
The address concludes ae follows :
"1 know by the testimony of your maters that they
have reason to be satisfied with your conduct. Every-
where, the love of work, the sentiment of discipline, and
respect for religion prevail in our schools ; everywhere
are developed austere habits and emulation—pledges
of success. Maintain, my friends, that „laborious ar-
dour, and continue to prepare yourselves fur the obliga-
tions-which you will have one day to fulfil. Never-at
any, epoch of our history was a wider field opened,
under more favourable auspices, to those who, like you,
burn with the desire to serve snd honour their country.
Tranquil at home, triumphantabroad ; proud of the pre-
sent, and confident in the future which the Imperial
cradle promises, France, blessing her sovereign, enters
on a new era of prosperity and grandeur. You will
find your path widened and smoothed down ; and,
happier than we were, you will walk in it with secu-
rity. Proceed, then, and may the hand of God conduct
and support you.' Proceed—your fathers contemplate
you, and the country counts on you!"

A Constantinople letter in the .Hamburg News says—
" The, Persian ambassador, who is expected here on his
Way to Paris, Will-also proceed-to London in order to
put an end to the Anglo-Persian differences. Be is
charged to offer every satisfaction toEngland,- on Con-
dition-that the English CAinet will recall Mr. Murray,
and replace him by another ambassador."
A. fetter from,-.Berlin, in the Post Ampt Gazette, says
—" Prince Frederick William, who is to represent the
Court of Pinsiia at the coronation of the Czar, will be
accompanied by a most brilliant suite. Amorg the
personages of whom it will be composed are mentioned
Princes William and Antes Badziwell, Prince de Plets,
General de Bchrekonstein, and Count de 'Leclerc. Their
depai tore is fixed for the 12th."
MEMORIAL OF THE LATE BISHOP OF CARLISLE.—A.
subscription has been set on foot for Cie purpose otratie.
ing a memorial of the late Hon. and Right Itev. 13r:
Hugh PercY, Bishop of Carlisle. The present intention
is to put up a stained glass window at the eAstern end
of the cathedral, acourse to which the pan and Chapter
have assented. •
Private accounts from Italy, received through Vienna,
state that the amount of cannon and troops moved
towards the Sardinian frontier by Austria is incredible.
Sardinia is making efforts on her side, which-are backed
by the whole population. _ BQth-_paftiefv are
,re447:for
war, if the Western Powers would permit it. :

All that has been re-ported of -the success of Russian,
diplomacy at Stockholm is outwardly confirmed. Private
letters state that the Swedish Cabinet is showing a civil
bearing towards Rnst,i3, but that ititernally:the-utmo4
watchfulness is exhibited.. at all points of_tlie frontitr,
both towards Lapland and Finland.

A fire of most extraordinary magnitude, involving iln-
mense destruction of valuable property, illuminated the
western districts of the metropolis for several hours last

evening.
Upon a plot of ground exceeding a couple of acres in
extent, and running from the llorseferry-road to Holy.
well-street, Westminster, have stood for the last 30
years the principal manufacturing workshops of Messrs. Broad wood, the famous constructors of every descrips
tion of first-class pianofortes. The pi-melees consisted of
live distinct, rauges of buildings, three storeys high, ran.
ning parallel with each other, and embracing shops for
every department of the manufacture. At 6 o'clock last
evening 420 workmen left the various shops in the es•
tablishment, and, as was invariably the case, one of the
foremen inspected the whole premises after their departure,
for the purpose of ascertaining that everything was safe,
and the stove fires properly extinguished. In little more
than half-an-hour after the workmen had left smoke
was observed issuing from the upper floor of the cen-
tral range of buildings, immediately beneath the clock
tower. An alarm was instantly given at the residence
of Mr. Russell, one of the principal managers, who lives
adjoining the premises in Holywell-etreet. He imme-
diately hastened to the building in question, and at once
saw that the fire had made considerable progress, and •
was rapidly increasing its ravages. Such assistance as
could hastily be got together was assembled, and an en•
gine which has always been kept upon the premises
wale soon at work. The Brigade engine from the sta-
tion in the Horseferry-road, only 100 yards from the
factory, followed very quickly, and then came the pa-
rish engines of St. John's and St. Margaret's. As is
too frequently the case there was at first a scarcity of
water, and the most strenuous exertions of all present
failed to make the slightest impression upon the &tines,
which spread rapidly from floor to floor, and before
seven o'clock had wrapped in one burning mass the
whole range in which the fire had originated. The
peculiar construction of the workshops—built to ob.
taro the best possible light, and consisting of distinct
floors several hundred feet long, without a break
of any kind—rendered them an easy prey to the flames,
and in less than an hour the fire had obtained so terrible
a mastery that very little hope existed from that time of
saving any portion of the establishment. The intense
heat of the central building very soon ignited the adjoin-
ing ranges on either side, though from 20 to 30 feet of
space separated the one from the other; and before 8
o'clock a body of flame of almost unexampled extent rose
high into the air, setting out in bold relief the fine archi-
tectural outlines of the New Palace and the venerable
Abbey, and attracted to the bridges and other elevated
points of view myriads of curious spectators.
Early after the outbreak Mr. Walker, chief superinten-
dent of the metropolitan police, arrived on the spot with
a strong body of officers of the A and B divisions, whom
he stationed at the various outlets of the neighbourhood
for the purpose of keeping off an idle crowd, taking
care to allow the entry of a sufficient number of able-
bodied men to work the engines. Mr. Walker, in the ab-
sence of Mr. Braidwood, who was yesterday out of town,
endea,oured to carry out a plan for the salvage of some
of the more valuable property, but the fire was too swift
to allow of the extrication of anything more than a few
thousand feet of mahogany, which were thrown down
off the roofs of the workshops and dragged out into the
Horseferre -road. Into the interior of the shops very
shortly after the outbreak it was impossible to enter, and
it was lamentable to observe the workmen looking on—
their eyes suffused with tears—at the destruction of their
valuable tools and materials, without the slightest chance
of rescuing them.
Out of the five ranges of shops four bad ignited, when
Mr. Staples, foreman of the Brigade, in Mr. Braid wood's
absence, determined by a desperate effort to cut off
the communication with the fifth range, and by the
employment of a large number of men with pickaxes
and other implements—the wind favouring this ope.
ration—the flames were prevented extending to the
northernmost shops, which, beyond iejury Irons se-
vere scorching and water, have not suffered. The rest
of the vast manufactory is a total wreck, and the loss
thus occasioned to Messrs. Broad wood is understood
to be something almost fabulous. Nearly 1,000 piano-
fortes, in various stages of manufacture, have been ut-
terly lost, and the value of the woods and other mate-
rials destroyed amounts to an immense sum. ss. per
square foot for veneers used by Mr. Broad wood is not at
all an extravagant price, and from this some notion may
be formed of the loss that will be occasioned by the fire.
The tools of a single first-class workman, also, may be
estimated at 701.

The precautions taken against fire by Messrs. Broad-
wood were much as to render it almost impossible that an
outbreak could take place. The specially hazardous cha-
racter of the business is such that at this season of the
year it is not supposed that any person has a light on
the premises, and the stoves for warming gluepots are
cased in iron, and under the special control of the offi-
cials of the offices with whom Me„rs. Broadwood have
insured for 27 years without having had a chimney en
fire. It has been stated that one of the foremen always
goes round to see that all is safe after the workmen have
left. The person who made this inspection last night was
not seen by the reporter, but there is no reaso❑ to sup-
pose he failed in his duty.

The premises are exactly opposite the gasometers of
the Chattered Gas Company, and so alarming was the
appearance of the fire at one period that the authorities
telt it prudent to discharge the gas by a main in connec-
tion with their other gasometer in Spitalfields.
The fire was got under about ten o'clock, but the en-
gines continued to pour immense volumes of water upon
she ruins throughout the whole night.

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TOTAL DESTRUCTIO2T OFMESSRSJIROAD. . .
WOOD'S PIANOFORTE MANUFACTORY.

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