The Sun.
London, England, 1851-06-04 00:00:00

JUNE 4 1851.

E N I N G,

SPORTING NOTES.

No. LX
ASCOT BEATH MEETING.

TO THE EDITOR OF TEE SUN.
Sira—Notwitlastanding the hardness of the course, re-
spectable fields ran for nearly every event yesterday;
in one or two instances producing very close and exciting
races. The Moor essayed, and, what is more, actually
accomplished the task of giving 4st 131bs to the Sphynx,
over the New Mile, for the Trial Stakes, wincing
very cleverly by a neck. Ono of my Derby fancies,
The Prime Minister, bandaged up to the knees, was,
after a fine race, beaten half a length by Little Jack
for second place for the Gold Vase, the latter suc-
cumbing by half a neck to Cariboo. King Charming,
the Monica Colt, and Windischgratz, were beaten at the
distance. Breba threw her jockey, and afterwards
killed an unfortunate coachman who happened to
he in her way. The 50 sovs. Stakes were won very
easily by Merry Peal, beating Aaron Smith and
Phlegra; the last-named never likely to appear again in
her Goodwood form of last year. Sir Joseph Hawley's
success this year is unparalleled; the Ascot Stakes,
won in a common canter by Vatican, 5 yrs, 7st 71b, has
now to be added to his other triumphs. The field was
beaten into fits; Herbert a bad second, and Pitsford
wretched third, with the Ballet Girl fourth, were all
that had any chance whatever with the winner. My
selection from the Goodwood stable for the Two
Years Old Triennial—the daughter of Venison and
Soldier's Daughter, Red Hind, won very easily
from Songstress (coughing) and Moulton Lass.
Four others ran, viz:—llex (fourth), Free-trader
(fifth), c by Theon—Rebecca (sixth), and Deniquo
(last); these, however, were so wide apart that tho judge
placed them all. The Three Years-old Triennial was
won without an effort by Miserrima, beating Cnreus (se-
cond), the Cowl filly (third), Constellation, Midas, Ans-
pack, Fochabers, and Deceitful. This running will make
her a great favourite for the Northumberland Plate and
St. Leger; it also speaks volumesin favour of Lord Stan-
ley's Canezou the second, Iris. The Ascot Derby was,
without exception, the best race of the day;
.un-
like its namesake of Epsom, it did not fall into
the clutches of Sir J. Hawley, whose ban was this time,
to the delight of the fielders, set aside in favour of the
fiery waters of Phlegethon. The Ban, tooled by Mar-
son, cut out the work to the last hundred yards, when
Marlow on Phlegethon came suddenly alongside, and
contested every remaining inch of the ground, winning
after a desperate struggle by a head! 6,7, and in some
instances 8 to 1, was betted on The Ban! The partizans
of the cherry colour dropped a goodly portion of what
they won on Vatican. It is singular what extraordinary
luck occasionally, when least expected, attends the blue
and white stripo of Lord Exeter, which I, for one, am
always glad to see—his horses nearly always running
for the off, and seemingly remote chances. This same
Phlegethon afterwards ran a bad third to Lamartine for
the Welcome Stakes; Artisan was second. Lamartine
is worth an investment (being an improving horse) at a
long shot for the St. Leger. For the Emperor's Plate
to-morrow, Russborough, Trouncer, Little Jack, and
Woolwich, will, I believe, be all that will muster at the
starting post; and, perchance, they may travel home
in the order I have placed them. It is said, mis-
chief is meant with Russborough ; if so he'll
win; if not, Trouncer will! I cannot discover any-
thing to beat the Phryne colt (Bro. to Elthiron) for the
New Stakes; Elect and the Queen Anne colt, however,
must not be altogether forgotten. The Child of the
Mist will run well; and Mr. Payne's filly will be in
close contiguity to the winner. My remarks on the
Derby of next year will appear on Monday.
I am, Sir, yours, &c.,
THE SPIRIT OF THE TURF,

Juno 4, 1851.

ORTING INTELLIGENCE.
ASCOT HEATH RACES.—TUESDAY.
From the outline of the engagements for the week
published on Monday, it will have been collected that the
prospects of the meeting, in respect of sport, were
barely up to the Ascot standard, and, in particular, that
the attractions of the third and last days were materi-
ally lessened by the withdrawal of the Flying Dutchman
and Voltigeur from the Emperor's Plate, and the dis-
continuance of the Great Western Railway Handicap.
With the provision for the first day—always the best of
the four—no fault could be found, as, allowing for the
probability of small fields for three or four races, it in-
chided so many events of interest, that we are disposed
to think one or two could have been spared to strengthen
the programme for Friday; indeed, should the railway
companies be stedfast in their determination not to give
a plate, a re-arrangement of the stakes will become in-
dispensible, if the four days are to be maintained. The
meeting commenced most favourably as regarded wea-
ther, and with an eclat which the presence of her Ma-
jesty alone could have given it.
The Court movements have always been so remark-
able for punctuality that some little surprise was mani-
fested at the non-appearance of the royal cortege at the
entrance of the New Mile until within a few minutes
of the time fixed for the first race—half-past one.
It consisted of nine carriages and four, preceded as
usual by the Master of the Buckhounds and the
Royal Huntsman, and was attended by the usual
retinue of mounted servants. In the carriage with
the Queen were the Princess Royal, the Duchess of
Saxe Coburg Gotha, and Prince Henry of the Nether-
lands. Prince Albert followed in the next, with the
Prince of Wales, the Duke of Saxe Coburg Gotha, and
the Duke of Cambridge. In the other carriages we
observed the Prince of Leiningen, the Dukes of Devon-
shire, Norfolk, and Newcastle; Marquisses of Westmin-
ster and Abercorn, the Countess of Bessborough, Sir
George and Lady Grey, Lady Oliver Grosvenor, Lady
Adeliza Howard, Lady Constance Gower, Lord William
Powlett, and the Lords and Ladies in waiting.
It is scarcely necessary to add that her Majesty's re-
ception was loyal and affectionate; it was graciously
acknowledged.
The Grand Stand, which has undergone several im-
provements since last year, one of the most important
being the raising of the lawn so as to admit of a much
better view of the racing than heretofore, was very fully
and fashionably attended ; more so, perhaps, than
would have been the case had the original charge for
admission to the Exhibition in Hyde-park been in
farce. We noticed in it, and in the small stands appro-
priated to the stewards of the races and the Jockey
Club, the following influential members of the aristo-
cratic and sporting circles:—
His Excellency the Swedish Minister.
Dukes—Rutland, Richmond, and Buccleuch.
Marquisses—Exeter, Waterford, Ely, Stafford, Drog-
heda, Kildare, Worcester, and Clanricarde.
Marchionesses—Aylesbury, Drogheda, Stafford, and
Kildare.

Earls—Zetland, Granville, March, Eglinton, Ux-
bridge, Strathmore, Stradbroke, Chesterfield, Wilton,
Euston, Mansfield, Grosvenor, Cardigan, Glengall,
Durham, and Airlie.
Countesses—Granville, March, Eglinton, Strathmore,
Chesterfield, and Wilton.
Viscounts—Canterbury, Maidstone, Clifden, Tor-
rington, Enfield, Villiers, Lascelles, Cranley, Newport,
Newark, Anson, Dungarvon, Exmouth, and Emlyn.
Viscountesses—Cranley, Torrington, Enfield, New-
port, and Emlyn.
Lords—Stanley, Robert Pelham Clinton, Ribbles-
dale, Burleigh, H. Gordon Lennox, George Paget, and
Villiers.

Lathes—Bateman, Elizabeth Lascelles, Burleigh,
Elizabeth Grey, Egerton, &c.
Hon. Messieurs—S. Herbert, R. Boyle, 11. Pitt,
Captain Rous, Frederick Villiers, Francis Villiers,
James Macdonald, E. Lascelles, A. Hood, G. Anson, G.
Barrington, W. Bagot, Cecil Forrester, Petro, F.
Leveson, C. B. Phipps, S. Lumley, &c.
Hon. Mesdames—White, Melville, G. Anson, Vil-
liers, S. Herbert, Phipps, &c.
Sirs—J. Hawley, W. Fraser, W. W. Wynne, W. Co-
drington, G. H. Boswell, &c.
Colonels—Peel, Newton, Wyndham, &c , &c.
It will be seen from the above list, that the display of
" rank, beauty, and fashion," was worthy of Ascot. We
cannot speak so well of the general attendance, which,
it must be admitted, was below the average.
Immediately after the arrival of her Majesty racing
commenced, and proceeded up to the Ascot Stakes,
which was not run until near four o'clock. Immediately
after its decision the illustrious party in the Royal
Stand departed for Windsor Castle. Five races suc-
ceeded the handicap, and at about half-past six a long
and most excellent day's sport was brought to a close.
To the courteous manner in which the Noble Master
of the Buckhounds (the Earl of Bessborough) presided
over the arrangements of the course, all who had busi-
ness to transact, can bear witness. His Lordship's
duties were rendered more onerous by the absence of
Mr. Hibburd, who, we were sorry to hear, was too ill to
leave his bed; his son, Mr. H. Hibburd, officiated for
him as clerk of the course and starter, and in each ca-
pacity, acquitted himself satisfactorily.
With the exception of the accident to Breba, in the
race for the Queen's Vase, we heard only of one circum-
stance that at all militated against the general enjoy-
ment; this arose out of a quarrel and a fight between
two men, which terminated in the death of ono of them
from the first blow.

The following is as detailed an account of the racing
as the shortness of the intervals between the various
events—rendered unavoidable by their number—enabled
us to obtain.
T,

he Trial Stakes of 5 soya. each, and 50 added; the
winner to be sold for 600 sous., Bee. New mile.
(4 Subs.)
Mr. Death's The Moor, 6 yrs, 9st 31b...(W. Abdale) 1
Capt. Archdall's Sphynx, 2 yrs, 4st 41b (car. 4st 61b) 2
Betting-3 to 1 on the Moor. Won by a neck, after
a slow-run race; run in 1 min. 57 secs.
The Gold Vase, given by her Majesty, added to a
sweepstakes of 20 soya. each, for three yrs old, 7st
31b; four yrs old, 9st; five yrs old, 9st 71b; six yrs old
and aged, 9st 91b; winners extra, Sze., about two miles.
(10 Subs.)
Mr. Greville's Cariboo, 4 yrs, 9st 41b (Flatman) 1
Lord Exeter's Little Jack, 4 yrs, 9st (Robinson) 2
Mr. Halford's Prime Minister, 7st 31b (W. Sharpe) 3
Sir J. Hawley's Broba, 2 yrs, Est Blb (Basham) 0
Ld. Waterford's o by Corranna,7st 31b:(11. Robertson) 0
Capt. Lowther's:King Charming, Est 121bXG. Sharpe) 0
Capt. Archdall's Windischgrats, 4 yrs, 9st (Marlow) 0
Betting-3 to 1 agst The Prime Minister, 4 to 1 agst
Monica Colt, 5 to 1 agst King Charming, 5 to 1 agst
Cariboo, and 6 to 1 each agst Breba, Little Jack, and
Windischgratz. Little Jack took the running up imme-
diately after starting, followed by The Monica Colt and
King Charming, the others lying off in a cluster. Win-
dischgratz joined King Charming in going down the
Swinley-hill, but no other material change took place
until they were round the turn into the Old Mile; the
second place was then taken by Windischgratz, who,
after crossing the road, was joined by Cariboo and the
Prime Minister, Little Jack still having a decided lead.
From the distance the race was left to the three horses
placed, Cariboo taking the running from Little Jack
half way up, and winning by a neck; half a length be-

tween the second and third, and the others beaten off.
Breba fell in crossing the road, and threw her rider. Run
in 3 min. 42 sees.
The Produce S vespstakes of 50 soya, each, h ft; for
three years old colts, 83t 91b, and fillies, Bst 51b; 51b
and 31b allowed. Once round. (7 Subs.)
Sir J. Hawley's Merry Peal, Bst 21b (J. Marton) 1
Lord Caledon's Aaron Smith, Bst 91b (Marlow) 2
Lord Exeter's Phlegra,Bst
Betting-7 to 4on Merry Peal, who made all the
running, and won in a canter by two lengths. Run in
3 min. 44 sec.
The Ascot Stakes of 25 sous. each, 15 ft, and 5 only if
declared, &c.; the second to receive 100 sous.; and the
third 50 out of the stakes. Two miles and a half.
(109 Subs., 83 of whom declared.)
Sir J. Hawley's Vatican, 5 yrs, 7st 71b ...(Flatman) 1
Lord Wilton's Herbert, 5 yrs, 6st 121 b (Crouch) 2
Mr. J. Arnold's Pitsford, 4 yrs, Bst (A. Day) 3
Hon. Major Pitt's Vampyre, aged, 7st4lb (Dockeray)
Mr. Gratwicke's Cheerful, 5 yrs, 7st 31b (Kitchener) 0
Mr. Stephenson's Ninus, 4 vrs, ist ......(Thurwood) 0
Lord Exeter's Tophana, 6 yrs, Est 131b...(J. Mann) 0
Mr. Combo's Tomboy, 4 yrs, 6st 71b (Hammond) 0
Mr. Pearce's Tilsit, 5 yrs, Est 51b (N. Treen) 0
Mr. Herbert's Kathleen, 4 yrs, Est llb (Mann) 0
Mr. C. Formby's Ballet Girl, sst 111 b (T. Sherwood) 0
Mr. E, Batson's Abderhaman, 4t 101 b ...(Richards) 0
Sir R. Pigot's A:slus, 3 yrs, 4st 10Ib (Toovey) 0
Mr. Gregory's Aurora, 3 yrs, 4st 131 b (Wells) 0
Betting-4 to 1 agst Ballet Girl, sto 1 agst Vatican,
7 to 1 agst Abderhaman, 8 to 1 agst Vampyre. 9 to 1
agst Ninus, 10 to 1 agst Pitsford, 12 to 1 agst Herbert,
15 to 1 agat Tophana, and 16 to 1 agst Aurora.
Kathleen, Tomboy, and erE ilus, with Herbert and
Ninus in close waiting, made play alternately, in fact
had the race to themselves until half way between the
turn into the Old Mile and the straight running-, Tom-
boy and Aolus then gave way, and Herbert took up the
work, folluwed by Ballet Girl, Vatican, and Pitsford,
who had previously laid away from their horses, joining
company after making tho last turn. Herbert held his
lead into the distance, Vatican passing him half way up,
and winning in a canter by three lengths; the same be-
tween Herbert and Pitsford; the Ballet Girl a bad fourth.
Ran in 4 min. 20 secs.
The Ascot Triennial Stakes of 10 sous. each, and 100
added, for two yrs old colts, Bst 71b. and fillies Bst 41b;
the second to receive 50 soya. out of the stakes. T.Y.C.
(48 Subs.)
Duke of Richmond's Red Hind (Kitchener) 1
Mr. J. Scott's Songstress (Templeman) 2
Mr. Payne's Moaltan Lass
Lord Exeter's Ilex ... (Norman) 4
Mr. H. B. Powell's Free-trader (A. Day) 5
Mr. Marson's b c by Theon, out of Rebecca
Mr. H. J. Thompson's Denique
Betting-6 to 4 agat Red Hind. 2to 1 agst Moultan
Lass, 4 to 1 agst Songstress, and 6to 1 agst Rebecca
colt. Red Hind, Songstress, and Moultan Lass laid in
front from first to last, Red Hind, who made nearly the
whole of the running, winning very easily by a length.
Run in one min. 20 sees.
The Ascot Derby Stakes of 50 Sovs. each, h ft, for
three yrs old colts, Bst 71b ; and fillies, Bst 31b.
Swinley Course. (11 Subs.)
Lord Exeter's Plegethon
Sir J. Hawley's The Ban
Betting-7 to lon The Ban, who made all the run-
ning to the stand, but was beaten, after a fine race, by a
head. Not timed.
The Second Ascot Triennial Stakes of 10 sous each,
with 100 added ; for three yrs old colts, Bst 71h, and
fillies, Bst 41b; the second to receive 50 son. out of the
stakes. New mile. (48 Subs.)
Lord J. Scott's Miserrima
Lord Eglinton's Cnteas
Mr. S. P. Hughe's f by Cowl, out of Celandino
Mr. Meiklam's Constellation (Templeman) 0
Lord Exeter's Midas
Mr. Gratwicke's Anspach
Lord W. Powlett's Fochabers
Mr. Halford's Deceitful (W. White) 0
Betting—Even on Miserrima-5 to 1 agst Anspach-
-sto 1 agst Deceitful-5 to 1 agst Midas—and 10 to 1
agst the CM3 and Cowl filly. Midas cut out the work
to the distance, waited on by Deceitful, Miserrima
lying up with the latter, in company with Anspach and
the Cowl filly ; the remainder of the race was all one
way, Miserrima quitting her horses without an effort,
and winning in a canter by a length. Run in 1 min
49 secs.

The Welcome Stakes of 20 sous. each, with a bonus of
5 per cent., for three yra old. Swinley Course.
Mr. Powney's Lamartine, B.st 71b (A. Day) 1
Mr. Neville's Artisan, Bst 7lb (F. Butler) 2
Lord Exeter's Phlegethon, Bst 101 b, 31b ex. (Marlow) 3
Being-7 to 4 and 2to 1 on Lamartine, who made
all the running, and won in a canter by four lengths.
Run in 2 min. 40 secs.
Sweepstakes of 50 Boys, each, h ft, for two yrs old colts,
Bst 71b; fillies, Bst 31b. Three-quarters of a mile.
Lord Dorchester's The Chase
Mr. Payne's Hirsuta (Flatman) 2
Duke of Richmond's Plumstead (Kitchener) 3
Betting-5 to 4on Plumstead, 2to 1 agst Hirsuta,
and sto 2 agst The Chase. The Chase took the lead,
kept it, and won cleverly by half a length. Run in 1 min.
31 secs.

We were sorry to hear, after leaving the course, that
Breba, on getting rid of her jockey, came in contact with
a gentleman's coachman, who had run into the course
after the horses in the raco had passed, and knocked him
down, causing his death shortly after.

CRICKET.—THE MARYLEBONE CLUB AND GROUND
WITH THREE PLAYERS OF THE GROUND V. THE
SURREY CLUB WITH THREE PLAYERS OF THE SURREY
GROUND.—This grand match was resumed yesterday at
" Lords," upon which occasion there was a goodly at-
tendance of spectators. In each innings the " County"
fell short of the score of the " Marylebone," and, of
course, having done so, there could be but one result,
namely, that they lost the day, notwithstanding the
strength they had sent to " Lord's." The final score
stood as follows, by which it will be seen that Maryle-
bone won by 55 runs :—Maryle bone, first innings, 129;
second ditto, 91. Surrey, first innings, 93; second
ditto, 72.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
Le Ire No2ze was resumed here last evening, and,
now that Lablache has completely recovered his voice, his
health, and his agility, nothing could go off more buoy-
antly than this sparkling opera of Alaury. Never did
Lablache make richer " fun," never did Sontag make
more exquisite music, never did Ida Bertrand act
and sing more artistically, and never has intriguing
valet found a more bustling representative than
Ferranti. Fortunate indeed is Alaury in having' such
artistes to create his first work. The pleasant ballot of
the Ie des Amours concluded the entertainments.
Amongst the noble and distinguished individuals he-
flouring the performances at her Majesty's Theatre yes-
terday evening with their presence wero the follow-
ing:—His Grace the Duke of Wellington, the Marchio-
ness of Druro, and Lady Charles Wellesley; his Excellency
the Russian Minister, the Duke and Duchess of Cleveland,
his Highness Prince Demidoff, Marquis of Donegal, Mar-
quis of Northampton, Marquis d'Aguado ; the Earl of
Cardigan, Earl Bective, Earl and Countess of Yarbo-
rough, the Earl Gifford and the Right Hon. Lord
Stanley. The Queen's box was occupied by the
Marquis and Marchioness of Downshire, Lcrd and
Lady Marcus Hill, Mr. de Burgh and party. There
were also present—the Viscountess Mahon, the Baron
D'Eichthal, Lord Gardner, Lady Lyndhurst, Lieut.-
General Sir Edward Kerrison, Bart., and Miss Ker-
risen, Lieut.-General Sir Alexander Woodford, Bart.,
and Lady Woodford, Lady Wetherell Warneford, Sir
Ralph Howard, Bart , M.P., Lady and Miss Howard,
Sir Henry Webb, Bart., the Honourable R.
C. Neville, Sir Maxwell Wallace, Bart., the
Greek Consul, Madame, and Miss Paudia de
Ralli; the Russian Consul-General, Hon. A. D. Wil-
loughby, General the Hon. H. Cavendish, Sir G. Womb-
well, Bart., Colonel Wildman, Mr. Hubert de Burgh,
Captain Lyon, Sir H. Mena, Bart., Mr. Sheriff Alison,
Mr. Attwood, Mr. G. Krehmer, Mr. Perkins, Mrs.
Rickards, Mr. Weiss, Mr. W. Delafield, Mr. H. Broad-
ley, M.P., Mr. C. J. Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. Tudor, Miss
Caroline Bellew, Mr., Mrs., and Miss Richards, Mr. C.
W. Packe, IM.P., and Mrs. Packe Reading; Mr. Knox
Holmes, Mr. Brereten Trelawny, Mr. Cuttler, Mr. Snowe,
Mr. Martyr, Mr. Hobson, Mr. Ord, M.P., Mr. 0. Mor-
gan, M.P., Mr. C. B. Baldwin, M.P., &c.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA.
In consequence of the severe hoarseness of Mario,
which completely disabled him from singing the
music of Genaro, the opera of Norma was substi-
tuted here last evening for that of Lucrscia Borgia, which
had been originally announced. Grisi was in excellent
voice, and sang as brilliantly and acted as majestically
as ever in the character of the Druid priestess, and was
throughout applauded to the echo. Mademoiselle Ber-
trandi sung the music of Adalgisa with great taste and
sweetness, and Tamberlik made the part of Pollio a
part of importance, a feat which very few tenors have
yet been able to accomplish. The Oroveso of Forrnes
was magnificent.

THE EXHIBITION AND THE WEST-END TRADE.
Although there exists much truth in the fact that the ab-
sorbing attractions of the Crystal Palace had at first occa-
sioned a depression in trade, some few of the west-end houses
have never been more active. Amongst the latter the
Messrs. Jay, of Regent-street, whose milliners visit Pans
and Lyons on ordinary seasons but once or twice, are now
constantly running to and fro, while the demand for novelties
increases in the ratio of their production. The consequence
is that this establishment is now our leading authority, and
a stroll through its salons shows us that which is destined to
become the reigning mode at our fetes and promenades. The
last selections of chapeau, &c., which we saw but yesterday,
are exceedingly pretty, and the introduction of a straw
colour (however questionable for mourning) is truly charm-
ing in effect, harmonizing most happily with the silvery
beech-bark and other greys, and the various exquisite hues
of neutral tint for which this house has become so deservedly
celebrated.—post,

MILITARY MUSICAL FESTIVAL AND BAZAAE.--111
the gardens of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, will be held, on
the 17th and 18th of June, for the benefit of the Hospital
for Consumption, Brompton, an unusual fête, embracing a
bazaar, combined with a concert, upon a scale hitherto un-
known in this country, and consisting of the bands of the
six household regiments and of the Royal Artillery, which,
for the first time, will be formed into one corps, and per-
form together. The arrangements are under the manage-
ment and control of a committee of general and field officers.
The programme of the music comprises selections from the
works of the great masters and the most popular composers,
native and foreign, and it is believed this unprecedented
combination of military musical talent will form one of
the most prominent features at this important and interest-
ing period.
THE REV. R. WIIISTON'S CASE.—The Court of
Queen's Bench having referred Mr. Whiston to the Bishop.
of Rochester, relative to his dismissal from the head master-
ship of the Cathedral Grammar school, the rev, gentleman
has addressed the bishop in appeal against the decision, and
requesting his Lordship to name the time and place for
hearing the appeal.

HERR ERNST'S CONCERT.
The concert of this great violinist on Monday night,
in the Hanover-square Rooms, was crowded almost to
suffocation. The programme comprised two overtures—
the " Freischatz,' and a MS. composition by Lavenu,
entitled " Anne of Gierstein," which, as well as Men.
delssohn's " Wedding March," were excellently played
by an efficient and numerous orchestra, conducted by
Messrs. Lavenu and Eckert, and led by Mr. Willy.
Ernst himself played Beethoven's grand concerto, with
two new cadences by himself, with masterly splendour
of execution and consummate expression, and gave two
other solos—the rondo " Papageno" and a caprice,
founded on 11 Pirates, in which his exquisite skill and
purity of feeling were advantageously developed. The
other instrumental portions of the concert consisted of a
duet by Signors Piatti and the wonderful Bottesini on
the violoncello and contra-basso, which excited the
audience to perfect enthusiasm; and the andante and
finale from his own concerto in C minor on the piano-
forte by M. Silas, who is a great and deserved favourite.
The chief vocalist was the Irish nightingale, Miss Ca-
therine Hayes, who was in splendid voice. She sang
the air from the Prophete, " Ab! mon fils " with ad-
mirable feeling, and the rondo finale from La' Sonnam-
Lula with a facile and tasteful brilliancy that elicited
rapturous plaudits. There is a peculiar purity of ex-
pression in the singing of this fascinating prima donna,
more worthy of admiration than oven her astonishing
accuracy and range of execution. Laden with the
laurels of triumph by Italian, French, and English
audiences, we prognosticate that her career in America
will be one of extraordinary success. In taste and
compass yielding to no vocalist, she is superior to most
in melodiousness and pathos. Madlle. Ana Zurr was
encored in a grand aria from the Zaubevlote, her exe-
cution of which was more astonishing than pleasing; she
can certainly Froduce marvellous effects. We were
greatly pleased with the fine soprano voice of Madame
Marra in two very pretty lieder—"Straussli" and " Die
Naehtigall," by Haas and Alieneff. Mr. Augustus Bra-
ham' in Handel's " Deeper and deeper still," confirmed
ur favourable impression of his powers, and in several
of his notes recalled his glorious father to our recollec-
tior. Herr Reichert, Miss Browne, and Madlle. Gra-
mann, also contributed to the evening's treat, which was
one of a rare excellence, albeit the programme contained
a superfluity of pieces, which rendered the concert too
long, the second part not commencing until just 11 o'clock,

EXTRAORDINARY SUICIDE.
On Monday evening an inquest was held at the
Anglers, Town's-end, Kingston-upon-Thames, before
Mr. W. Carter and a •ery respectable jury, upon the
body of Mrs. Mary Rebecca Pratt, aged 22, the wife of
Mr. James Pratt, a cheesemonger and butterman, carry-
ing on business at No. 2, Angel-terrace, Hammersmith,
who committed suicide on Friday last by throwing her-
self from off a camp-stool into the river Thames, at or
opposite Kingston.
The deceased was described as a remarkably hand-
some young woman, highly accomplished, and had only
been married ten weeks.
Mr. W. F. Cooper, solicitor, attended to watoh the
case on the part of the deceased's husband; and Mr
Nicholson, of the firm of Nicholson and Parker, ap-
peared on behalf of Mr. James Nutt, licensed victualler,
15, Crracechurch-street.

Thomas Jeffries, potwan at the Anglers, deposed that
about thirty minutes after one o'clock on Friday be
heard some boys on the opposite shore cry " over"
meaning that a person was in the river, and upon look-
ing he taw the deceased in mid-channel. He unmoored
the boat, put off, secured the body, and with assistance
got deceased ashore. the was taken into the Anglers,
where the body was placed in bed. Hot water and fric-
tion were applied—Mr. Mitchell, the surgeon, being in
attendance—but after three. quarters of an hour's exer-
tion all proved useless.
Police•constable Murphy, 176 V, deposed to having
searched the deceased's clothes. He found a German
purse, containing a half-crown piece, and loose in her
pocket a florin, 12s. 4d. in silver, 3i-d, in coppers, and
a bunch of keys, also a letter, which was addressed
" Mr. Pratt, 2, Angel-terrace, Hammersmith."
The Coroner, at the suggestion of the jury, read the
letter as follows:

"Kingston, Friday.
" James,—For the last time I address you. May God
forgive you as I do for the wicked accusations you have
brought against me. When I took an oath to you last
night it was quite true, and all I said afterwards a lie,
prompted by the fear of being murdered. May every
wife do her duty as well as I have done, even though she
has a drunken husband. Good bye! I never expect to
meet you again. Your broken-hearted wife,
" MARY R. PRATT."
Jane Jeans, housemaid in the service of Mr. J. Pratt,
was next called. She deposed that she had been in Mr.
Pratt's service about three weeks before his marriage. She
first heard of deceased's death on Friday afternoon, and
the last time she saw her alive was on Friday morning.
About half-past six o'clock she rang her bell, and witness
found her in her bed-room dressed all but her gown. De-
ceased put on a red silk dress instead of a morning one,
and witness fastened it. Deceased did not say why she did
so. She was not with her more than five minutes, when
she went down stairs, and soon afterwards she heard
her mistress leave the house by the private door. Mr.
Pratt had gone early to market, and he did not return
till ten o'clock, when he inquired for his wife, and wit-
ness said she had gone out. He seat after her to the
City and also to Bayswater, but the deceased had been
to neither place. Was not aware of any dispute between
the deceased and her husband on the previous night.
They were on good terms, except when he had toe much
to drink. Deceased appeared in a sound state of mind,
and witness never apprehended she would commit sui-
cide. Deceased went to bed first on Thursday night.
Mr. Pratt was the worse for liquor, but deceased made
no complaint. Witness did not know what the words
" wicked accusations" meant. had not heard Mr. Pratt
accuse his wife of anything wrong. Thought the words
referred to a Mr. Nutt. She believed her master was
jealous of him. Mr. Pratt married his wife from Mr.
Nutt's. She understood he was her guardian and exe-
cutor.

The solicitor attending for Mr. Nutt here observed it
was highly important that a letter which had been written
by the deceased, and bore the Kingston post-mark of
Friday, and had been received by Mr. Nutt the same
evening, should be publicly read, as it would explain tile
deceased's state of mind.

The letter, of which the following is a copy, was then
rend :

"My dear Mr. and Mrs. Nutt,—l have left my hus-
band under the most dreadful circumstances; ho has ac-
cused me of being seduced by my father when I was only
17 years old, and also allowing Mr. Nutt the same im-
proper intercourse. Last night he seized me by the hair,
Idireewthmeyn back,jhuemadpedon m
ane.d held his razor to my throat.
and tried to strangle me with
his hands. 1 still persisted in my innocence of such
dreadful crimes; but feeling certain he would murder
me, I owned, although every word I spoke was a lie, that
all was quite true. I hope God will forgive me for
being so wicked, and saying what I knew was not right
of my dear father and Mr. Nutt. I felt so helpless I did
not know what to do; indeed, I am almost out of my
mind, and what I shall do with myself I do not know.
Accept my love, and thanks for the very great kindness
I received from you. I got away from home whilst he
was at market. He left me in bed, and I promised I
would remain there, but I could not. lum at Kingston.
How long I shall stay here I do not know. I write in
such distress of mind I hope you will excuse
PRATT."aII erros.
With kindest love to yUu both and the dear children, be,.
lieve me to remain yours most affectionately,
(Signed) lyt,
Mr. Nutt expressed a wish to be examined. Re
stated that he had known the deceased from a little
girl. He had known her father, who was but recently
deceased, and a more worthy and upright man never
lived; he was incapable of the act imputed to him. And-r
with respect to himself, he had never acted otherwise-than as a father to the deceased, which his wife,
months at
could
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before
fr e required.she
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married;eee who was
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away. Had seen both her and her husband several
times since, and had no reason to doubt they
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happy.
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m‘pwvaiaeninsndtfcoulowelf tho
escape wi fe' s
barn
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shevi recollect one more so. It
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marks of violence on her had not jumped out of
voluntarily, and it was only
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cleared
den she destroyed herself.
returned a verdict of "Temporaryanm aderahanogrtemtimenet.le jury
V

ALUATION or IitELAND.—A statement, called for
by the House of Commons, of the progress made in the
valuation of the counties, towns, &c, of Ireland,
informs
for that 3,295,232 acres of land have been valued at a cost vary-
ing, according to circumstances, from id- to I°4l per
for country lands, and from is. 2d. to is. 3id. per acre fat
cities.

i tanhda
2....stttreurel latterly
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geographical boundaries
BALLOON SURVETS.—The
of Australia I believe to be tolerably accurately ascertained v
but little of its vast interior is known
nnd Itliiler fringe 1:31 the
penetraotfetdenheinre:y-reveriees,
continent has been
considerable tracts have been coasted by men of indomitable
hardihood and courage.
be turned
me that aeronautism mightto account by ex-
nd be h
plorers of unknown regions
and a . .t e means of saving
much unnecessary labour privotion. Surveying parties
in want of water or herhagir,t_and in doubt which way to
direct their weary steps,i hey had a balloon with them,
and 400 or 500 fathoms of whale line, by secuen i one end
of the line to the balloon, and grappling the otherg firmly to
the earth, they might rise to the elevation of 2000 or 3,000
out before feet, and have the country spread"
them like s
map, and if provided with instruments to take bearings,
might be spared many a day of fruitless toil and suffering.—
Borings in the Pacific.
FATAL ACCIDENTS ON TUT!
-- RIVER.—yesterday,
Captain Artus, of the brig Melbourne,lying in Bugaby's
ascend Hole, in attempting to .
the side, missed his hold and
fell into the water, sunk, and was drowned. Almost at tha
same time (twelve o'clock), Ca tain Downie, of the ship
Mentor, lying off Stone-stairs, Wapping, fell overboard and
perished. About three o'clock,' a boat containing two men
and a woman was swamped, near Alderman-stairs ; the men
were saved, but the female, Mrs. Coghlan, residing in Old
Gravel-lane, was drowned.
BIRKENHEAD RIOTS.—DISCHARGE OP THE PRI4.
"ERs.—Our readers will recollect that at the last Chester
assizes Thomas Smith, J. Feehan, James Haggerty, and
Matthew Griffin, with another prisoner, since discharged,
were convicted of a riot at Birkenhead, and sentenced to
twelve months' imprisonment. A petition, praying for a
mitigation of the sentence, received 17,000 signatures in one
day. It was presented to Sir George Grey by J. A. Roe-
buck, Esq., Sir George Stephens, and the Earl of Arundel
and Surrey. Upon consideration of the whole facts of the
case her Majesty the Queen ordered the immediate discharge
of the prisoners, and they arrived at Birkenhead on Friday
last. —Liverpool Mercury.
The Viennese newspapers record the complete
success at the Imperial Opera, of an English vocalist, Miss
Rafter, formerly of the Drury-lane Theatre, who made a
recent appearance, and achieved a decided impression in La
Figlia del Jieggimento.