The Sun.
London, England, 1858-05-06 00:00:00

HEALTH OF LONDON DURING TSB

WEEK.

(Prom the Report of the Registrar General.)
The deaths registered in London in the first
three weeks of April were successively 1,221, 1,207,
and 1,144 ; in the last week ending Saturday, May
1, they were 1,125. In the ten years 1848-57 the
arerace number of deaths in the weeks correspond-
ing with last week was 1,045 ; but as the deaths in
the present return occurred in an increased popu-
lation they should be compared with the average,
after the latter is raised in proportion to the in-
crease—a correction which will make it 1,149. The
deaths of last week were, therefore, less by 24 than
the number which the average rate of mortality
would have produced.
The births returned for the same time exceed the
deaths by 592.
The
.last two returns show a decrease in deaths
by zymotic diseases from 262 to 254, and in those
by "local" diseases, which include diseases of the
respiratory organs, from 477 to 444. Whooping-
cough still predominates in the zymotic class, an
not
caused 69 deaths, a number which, howeveit:,_isa:les
so great as those of some previous weeks.t M
was fatal in 54 cases, scarlatina in 32, y has in
31. Out of 11 deaths registfievreedwienret
of St. James, Bermondsey, j-district
hooping
one from scarlatina, and twot fromoflo
registered,
cough ; and in Rotherhithe, hf er
osu
from typhus •two-
ft oin whooping cough, and
11 in the two sub-diatriets
one was from measles, throeneeefurom scarlatin tio
thirds of the total morta
he
epidemic character.
were caused by dliesrslaesst
week of diarrheas, and
Eleven persous
ruy td.cholera ;" the latter disease was
" rl2 hours' illness and-to a boy
two of a g
ane illness of 60 hours duration.
this return
-aiLti7atrrikable cases are the
aged 26 years, died in con-
:—A grocer,
fo
of having swallowed false teeth during his
sequence h
sli:ehmeop:dgi:w'tdhieic produced ht-emorhage from the
1, • a painter died of colica pictonum ; a
stomaC
woman died after delivery by the Camarian opera-
ion ; and a young soldier, in the Univeuity Col-
lege Hospital, from a gunshot wound he had re-
ceived at the storming of the Redan. The names
of four nonagenarians, all widows, were inscribed
in the registers, the oldest of whom died at 6, Boot-
street, Boston Old Town, at the age of 98 years.
Last week the births of 851 boys and 866 girls
were registered
of
th
ein y
eLaorn London.
n 571
tinhealtleili 1717
corresponding we
the average number was 1643.

THE STRENGTH OF THE INDIAN NAVY.—According to
a Parliamentary rtturu lately issued, it appears that the
E.:st India Cwoapany's navy consists of 13 steam frigate?,
10wo o3f steam packets, a ships. rand 6 railing The armament
T these ship i 6, however, comparati6B-vely insignificant'
f the frigates carry 10 heavy poundere ; one
1 carries two 68 pounders and two long 32-pounders ; one
carries five 68-pounders, two long 32-pounders, one 12
and five 10 in,uuders ; one carries four, long 68-pounders,
two long 32-pounders, two 12 pounder brass bow
ssrers,
and two fled pieces ; one carries four 68,poundeand
four light 32-pounders. Three of the sailing vessels
carry 12 medium 32-pounders each. The armamen
each tof
the rest merely consists of one or two guns to ship.
The total armament of all the ships in the Indian navy
consists of 39 heavy 68-pc under?, 7 long 32 pounders
and 51 medium and light 32-pounders, 4 24-coundere,
14 13-pc tinders, 23 12-pounders, 22 9-pounders, 10 light
brass 8-p:unders, and 4 swivels.

1:1 ER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
DON GIOTANNI.
On TUESDAY next, May 11, will be presented Mozart's
chef d'ceuvre,

DON GIOVANNI.
Donna Anna, Madlle. Titiens ; Donna Elvira, Madlle.
Ortolani ; Zerlins, Madlle. Piccolomini Giovanni, Sig.
(his first appearanee this season); Leporello,
nor Beneventano
Signor Belletti ; IViasetto, Signor Aldighieri ; II Commenda-
tare, Signor Viketti ; and Don Ottavio Signor Ginglini.
To increase the effect of the majestic' finale of the Ist act,
Including the chorus, " Viva la liberta," all the principal
artistes of the estabAshment have consented to lend their

assistance.
In addition to the music re3tored last year, Madlle. Titiens
will sing the grand aria, " Crude le. Ah no mio bone,"
hitherto omitted.
Applications to be made at the Box-office at the Theatre.

TIM MAJESTY'S THEATRE.-
IL TROVATORE.
TITIENS, ALBONI, GIUGLINI,
THIS EVENING, &Thursday, May 6, (Extra Night), will
be repoated

IL TROVATORE.
Leonora, Madlle. Titiens ; Azueena, Madame Alboni (her
first appearance this season) ; Manrico, Signor Giuglini ; For •
rando, Signor Vialetti ; and Il Conte di Luna, Signor Aldi-

shierL
Te conclude with the new Ballet Divertissement, by M.
/faggot, entitled

FLEUR DES CHAMPS.
The principal parts by Madlles. Pocchini, Annetta, and
Y. Durand.
The Opera will commence at 8 o'clock.
A limited number of boxes have been reserved to the pub
the
-
ic, price 21s. and 31s. 6d. each, which may be had at
Box-office at the Theatre.
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THEATRE ROYAL, ELAYMA.RICET
Lessee—lir, J. B. Buckstone.
THIS EVENING, to commence at Seven o'clock, with
Sleakespere's comedy of TW EL FTH NIGHT. Sir An
ung drew
Aguecheek, Mr. Buckstone ; Viola, Mrs. Charles Yo.
After which a Classical Extravaganza, entitled PLUTO
AND PROSERPINE.
Followed by JACK'S RETURN FROM CANTON.
Concluding with JOHN JONES.
Orchestra Stalls (which may be retained the whole of the
evening). 6e. each. (No charge for booking.)
First Price. s. d. Second price. s.
Dress Boxes 5 0 Dress Boxes 3 6
Upper Boxes... 3 0 Upper Boxes 2 0
Pit .......•.........
Gallery

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE
Proprietor, Mr. Charles Kean.
THIS EVENING will be presented the new farce entitled
THE STOCK EXCHANGE ; or, The Green Business.
After which, will be revived FAUST AND MARGUE-
RITE. Mephistophiles, Mr. C. Kean.
To conclude with the new farce, entitles SAMUEL IN
SEARCH OF HIMSELF.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
Lessee—Mr. Ben. Webster.
THIS EVENING, will be presented (for the second
time at this theatre), the romantic musical drama of GUY
&EANNERING. Meg Merrilees, Madame Celeste ; Dandle
tinmont, Mr. B. Webster.
And other Entertainments.

STRAND THEATRE.—Lessee and Directress,
Miss Swanborough. —This Evening will be
presented the COUNTRY SQUIRE, supported by Messrs.
Emery, Belford, Charles, F. Seymour, Meq.greson, Misses M.
Oliver, M. Ternan, Portman, and Messrs Selby.
After which, the new burlesque of FRA DIAVOLO ; or,
The Beauty and the Brigands. Fra D.avolo, Miss Swan-
borough ; Beppo, Mr. C. Young.
Followed by a new Farce, YOUR LIKENESS, ONE
SHILLING. Messrs. Charles Young, Ray, and Miss M.
Ternan.

CANTERBURY HALL, Westminster-road.—
OPEN EVERY EVENING.—The follow-
I tg company o! Vocalists are engaged for the performance of
Silectiens from all the popular OPERAS, MADRIGALS,
CHORUSES, GLEES, DUETS, dzc., viz. : —Miss Russell, Mrs.
Badzey, Miss Brunel, Miss Ray, Madame Bartoletti,
Miss Montagne, Mrs. Lawrence, and Mrs. Anderson ;
Herr F. Jonghmans, Mr. Henshaw, S. Jonec, J. Barker, W.
Melling. Senor Antonio, E. L. Rime, Mr. Badzey, Mr.
Edwards, Mr. Cozens, Mr. Bell, and Mr. Beraard ; Messrs. T.
Maclagan, W. T. Critchield, John G. Forde, and E. Mackney.
Pianoforte. Mr. Cecil Hicks ; harmonium, Master Williams ;
Director, Herr F. Jonghmans. Commence at Seven o'clock
precisely. Suppers, die., until twelve o'clock.
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Mr. AUGUSTUS BRAHAM will appear every Evening.
Mr. WOODHOUSE (by permission of Charles Kean, Esq )
will have the honour of introducing, every evening, his
highly successful Performance on the uew REGULATION
DRUM.

THE WEATHER—SUN OFFICE, MAY 5.
THERMOMETER, IN THE SHAWL
64—highest since noon yesterday.
46—lowest this morning and during the night,
56—this day at noon.
BAROMETER, 30.33.
WIND, North-Easterly; fresh and cold, with fine wea-
ther. We bad very heavy black clouds, threatening a
thunder-storm, yesterday evening, which passed away.