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

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

Le Tre Nozze 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
Lablacho 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 havingtsuch
artistes to create his first work. The pleasant ballet of
the Ie des Amours concluded the entertainments.
Amongst the noble and distinguished individuals ho-
nouring the performances at her Majesty's Theatre yes-
terday evening with their presence were the follow-
ing:—His Grace the Duke of Wellington, the Marchio-
ness of Druro, and Lady Charles Wel leelelOis ilxcellenoy
the Russian Minister, the Duke and DuoliWs 6f 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, tho Earl Gifford and the Right Hon. Lord
Stanley. The Queen's box was occupied by the
Marquis and Marchioness of Downahire, Lord 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-
rison, 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 Burgb,
Captain Lyon, Sir H. Men:, 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, 1M.1., and Mrs. Packe Reading; Knox
Holmes, Mr.
Holmes, Mr. Brerelen Trelawny, Mr. Cattier, 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 01 ERA.
In consequence of the severo hoarseness of Mario,
which completely disabled him from singing the
music of Genaro, the opera of Norma ws.. substi-
tuted here last evening for that of Lucrezia 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 °roves° of Foram
was magnificent.

THE EXHIBITION AND THE WEST-EiD 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 Paris
and Lyons on ordinary seasons but once or twice, are now
constantly running to and fro, while the demand for rovelties
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 UR that which is destined to
become the reigning mode at our Ikea 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 INIMICAL FESTIVAL AND BAZAAR.—11l
the gardens of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, will be held, on
the 17th and 18th of Nine, for the benefit of the Hospital
for Consumption, Brompton, an unusual fete, 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.
meat 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 compo'crs,
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. VVHISTONIS 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 uawe tia time and place for
hearing the appeal.

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HERR ERNST S CONCERT.
The concert of this grefit yio3inist on Mondu night!
in the Hanover-square Rooms, was crowded almost to
suffocation. The programme comprised two overtures—P
the " Freischutz, and a MS. ea:eposition by Lavenu,
entitled " Aisne. Giersteie," which, as weji as Menez tst'\Q*
" Wedding March," were excellently played' 4.4:44-0.
delssohn's
by an efficient and numerous orchestre, conducted by Xeisers..:
`
Messrs. Lavonu and Eckert, end led by Mr. Willy. 11
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" end a caprice,
founded on 11 Pirata, in which his exquisite skill and
parity of feeling were advantageously developed. The
other instrumental portions of the concert consisted of a
duet by Signora Piatti and the wonderful Bottesini on
the violoncello and eontra-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. Snap', who is a great end deserved favourite.
The chief vocalist was the Irish nightingale, Miss Ca-
therine Hayee. who was in splendid voice. She sang
the- air from the Prophets_, " Aid mon fits," 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 parity of ex-
pression in the singing of this fascinating prima donna,
more worthy or admiration than even 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 , extraordinary success. In taste and
compass yielding to ne vocalist, she is superbr to most
in melodiousness and pathos. MIMED. Ana Zsrr was
encored in a grand aria from the Zauberflote, her exe-
cution of which was more astonishing than pleasing; she
can certainly produce marvellous effects. We were
geestly pleased with the fine soprano voice of Madame
Marra in two very pretty lieder—"Strouesli" and " Die
Neehtigall "by llass and Alieneff. Mr. Augustus Bra-
ham, in Handel s " Deeper and deeper still," confirmed
tut' favourable impression of his powers, and in several
of his notes recalled his glorious father to our recollec-
tion. Herr Reichert, Miss Browne, and Madile. Gra-
mann, also contributed to the evening's treat, which was
One of a rare excellence. albeit the programme contained
pieces, which rendered the concert too
until just I I o'clock.
long, the tehifieusietcY ofond part not commencing

EXTRAORDINARY SUICIDE.

On Monday I evening an inquest was held at the
Anglers, Town's-end, Kingston-upon-Thames,urpou before
the
Mr. W. Carter and a very respectable jury,
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 Thsmes, 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 watch the
case on the part of the deceased's husband; and Mr
Nicholson, of the firin of Nicholson and Parker, ap-
peared on behalf of Mr. James Nutt, licensed victualler,
15. Gracechurch-street.

Thomas Jeffries, potman at the Anglers, deposed that
about thirty minutes after one o'clock on Friday he
heard some boys on the opposite shore cry " over,"
meaning that a person was in the river, and Upon look-
ing he saw the deceased in mid-channel. ile enamored
the boat, put off, secured the body, and with assistance
got deceased ashore. She 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. Ho found a German
purse, containing a half-crown piece, and loose in her
pocket a florin, 12s. 4d. in silver, 311 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 she 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 eho saw her alive wan 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 ou 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 gene early to market, and ho did not return
tilt ten o'cleck, when he inquired for his wife, and wit-
ness said she had gone out. lie 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 sere on good terms, except when he had toe much
to drink. Deceased appeared in a round 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 deca3ed made
no complaint. Witness did nor know what the words
" wicked accusations" meant. Bad 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'e. She understood ho 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 tore the Kingston post-mark of
Friday, and had been received by Mr. Nutt the same
evening, should be publicly read, as it would explain the
deceased's state of mind.

The letter, of which the following is a copy, wag then
read:— _

:Illy dear Mr. and Mrs. Nutt,—l have left my hus-
band under the most dreadful circumstances; ho has ao.
clu7 }•
ears
old, and
being saeldsuocaiedlobwyi
allowing
father t hNe ru
wtth tehne samewas
I only
-
proper intercourse. Last night he seized me by the hair,
drew my head back, and held his razor to my throat.
Ile then jumped on me, and tried to strangle me with
his hands. I 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
ahll. was quite trim I hope God will forgive me for
-ing 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. 1 got sway from home whilst he
was at market. He left me in bed, and I promised I
would remain there, but I could not. lam at Kingston.
How long I shall stay here I do not know. I write in
such distress of mind I hope you will excuse all errors.
With kindest love to you bo t h an d„ the
Ap:
tdryieagas :
tr :
I.uchildren,lTTrecently
be-
lieve me to remain yours most affectionately,
(Sighed)
Mr. Nutt expressed a wish to be examined. 'He
stated that he had known the deceased from a little
imputed to him. never
girl. He had known her fathera,hwdhuo
elide,
was
jam
ampoarbei
0 worthy
athe
act
th
whoer wwi sa
was
lived;leceas
as a father to the deceased, which hiewifeo,
with respect to himself, he had never acted - lm. And
than
present, could prove, if require&
months at his house before she Deceased was six
married;
away. Had seen both her and her he gave her
times since, and had no refs on t husband several
happy. o doubt
they were
The CORONER, in summing p observed was m
painful case, and he could n-- ti"
'
a - od
was clear that the husband nut recollect one more so. It
was in no way the instru•
ment of his wife's death; she
window to escape
marks of violence on.being murdered, neither had she any
voluntarily,
and it
was ner person. She had left the house
state of mind she only for the jury to say in what
was when she destroyed herself.
The room was cleared, and in a short time the jury
returned a ve !I iis
ct of "Temporary derangement."

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10 d. per acre
VALUATION Or TRELAND.—A statement, called for
~ the House of Commons, progress made in the
valuation of the counties, towns, Envsoe,feethc.e of Ireland, informs us
that 3,295,232 acres beesi valued at a coat vary-
ing, according to circumstances, from id. to 1
ascertained ,
for country lands, and from is. 2d. to Is. 3id. per acre for
cities.
The -fringe of the
BALLOON SURVEYS.—Tbe geographical boundaries
of Australia 1 believe to be tolerably accurately
but little of its vast interior is known.
might be turned to account
continent has been penetrated here and there, and latterly
considerable tracts have been coasted by men of indomitable
had a
hardihood and courage. Often in my reveries it has struck
me that aeronautism
ex-
plorers of unknown regions, and be the means ,by
of whale line, by
balloon with them,
much unnecessary labour and privation. Surveying °' Ravin g
in want of water or herbage, and in doubtwchwPaartly te:
direct their weary steps, if they
seeming one end
of the line to the balloon, and
and 400 or bOO fathoms
the earth, they m►ght rise to the elevationgrappling the other firmly to
feet, and have the country spread of 2,000 or 3,002
map, and if provided with instrumentsout before them like a
might be spared many a day of to take bearings,
suffering•--
j~ctnys in the Pacific.

--FATAL ACCIDENTS Oki THE RIVEN.--YeaterdaY,
iinnAatrtteumspotfingto is:,_.,
fell into the ,
9 the ur,,, Melbourne,lyings in Bugsby's
CBole,ap t a
ascend theside,mi
Mentor, lying off Stone-stairs, WaPPing' his hold and
sunk, and was drowned. Almost at the
fell overboard and
same time
.(twelve o'clock), Captain Downie, of the ship
Perished. About three o'clock, a boat containing two men
were saved, but the female, Aim caghlan, residing in Old
and a woman was swamped, near Aldernfan-stairs ; the men
Gravel-lane, was drowned.
BIRKENHEAD RIOTS.--DISCHARGE OF THE PRI•
tONEIZB.—Our readers wig recollect that at the last Chester
assizes Thomas Smith, J. Feehan, James Haggerty, end
Matthew Griffin,
with another prisoner, since discharged,
were convicted of a riot at Birkenhead, and sentenced to
twelve months' in2ponment. A petition, praying for a
mitigation of the sentence, received 17,0t'0 signatures in one
day. It was presented to Sir George Grey by J. A. Roc.-
buck, Esq., Sir George Stephens, and the Earl of Arundel
and Surrey.. Upon consideration of the whsle facts of the
I case her Majesty the Queen ordered the immediate discharge
I of the prisoners, and they arrived at Birkenhead on Friday
last.—Live-Pod ilfreuril•
i The Viennese newspapers record the complete
1 success at the Imperial Opera, of an English vocalist, Mies
Rafter, formerly of the Drury-lane Theatre, who made a
1
recent appearance, and
achievedadecided impreellicil iiiLa
figlia del lieggimcnto.

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