The Sun.
London, England, 1858-07-13 00:00:00

THE CBRISTY MIN,FTEELS.

This inimitable troupe of melodists in a short
time quit London, in order to fulfil a great num-
ber of pressing provincial engagements ; therefore,
those who have not yet devoted an evening to this
entertainment must embrace the present opportu-
nity of visiting the Polygraphic Hall, in King
William-street, Strand. To those who have not
yet heard the Christy Minstrels, there remains a
treat of the richest and rarest description. The
entertainment abounds with melody, in the
strictest meaning of the term, and an immense
quantity of mirth-stirring peculiarities. Nothing
can be more humorously absurd than the
burlesque of the circus, originated, without
doubt, by the great success which has at-
tended the performances at the Alhambra Palace,
Leicester-square. The minstrels have, however,
in the most amusing manner imaginable thrown
into parody all the evolutions of the arena ; they
balance each other, throw mock sommersaults,
turn globes, and, finally, the darkies wind up with
" a walk on the ceiling." The laughter provoked
by the performances each evening of its represen-
tation is immense, and we feel convinced, did their
engagements permit of their permanent stay in
London, their entertainment would invariably
attract crowded and delighted audiences.
Yesterday the usual Monday morning perform-
ance took place at the St. James's Music-hall, and
was attended by a brilliant and fashionable
audience, who appeared to enjoy the entertainment
most heartily.

His Excellency the Hanoverian Minister hag left the
residence of the Legation in Grosvenor-place for Carls•
bad.

-The Duchess of Sutherland is expected to leave Staf-
ford House to-day to join the noble duke at Trentham.
We aro happy to learn Lord Albert Leveson Gower
has quite recovered from his late illness.
The Royal Charter, with 40;,328/. in gold and Bove
reigns from Australia, has now been 92 days at sea.
The letters from China by the present mail are ex-
pected to be delivered on Thursday, and the tea sales
which had been fixed for Wednesday have been post-
poned to that day.
The telegrams from India and China [show no altera-
tion in the rates of exchange, but the tendency, especi•
ally at Hong Kong, still seems towards a decline, and
consequently in favour of England. The exports of tea
to date are stated at 73,000,0001 b., showing shipments
to the extent of 5,000,0001 b. since the departure of the
previous fortnightly mail. Those of silk to date had
amounted to 67,000 bales. The last advices from this
aide received at flon„a Kong were of April 9.
THE MAILS; &C.—SOUTHAMPTON. July 12.—The steam
ship Cambria, Capt. Anderson, sailed hence to-day for
Malta and Alexandria, with the Australian and New
Z-Aland made, 10 passengers, 501. in specie, jewellery
value 5,2001., and miscellaneous cargo. The Peninsular
and Oriental Cornpiny's steamer Sultan, Capt. N. Cook,
left on Saturday with the Bombay mails, 28 passengers,
and general cargo, but she took Ho specie. The steam-
ships Vanderbilt, Capt. Lefsavre, and Saxonia, Captain
Ehlers, are expected on Tuesday from New York. The
Northern Light, Captain Toikelpaugh, leaves on Wed-
nesday, with the German, Freneh, and Euglish
for the United States. Tne Alhambra, Capt. Steward,
is due cn Wednesday with the Peninsular mails, and is
appointed to take out the return mails on Saturday. The
Magdalena, Captain Abbott, with the West India and
Pacific mails, is due on Friday ; and the next outward
mails for the same quarter will be taken by the Orinoco,
Captain Bayntun, on Saturday, the 17th inst.
BARNABAS, PIMLICO.—We have good reason to
believe—though the official announcement has not yet I
been promulgated—that the Archbishop of, Canterbury
has confirmed the decision of the Bishop of Loudon as
to the revocation of the licence of the Rev. Alfred Poole, I