The Sun.
London, England, 1867-05-27 00:00:00

the gentleman what was the matter with him. The
latter explained that he could not move another
step. "That is singular," replied the querist ; adding
"so that if any one took your watch—" " I should
be incapable of preventing it," replied the gentle-
man. "In that case," said the thief, " I will profit
by the opportunity." And, suiting the action to
the word, he seized the gentleman's watch and
chain, and was soon out of sight; although not out
of mind.

LA TEST INTELLIGENCE.

(REUTER'S TELEGRAM S.)

FLORENCE, May 27.

The convention relative to the Church property
was concluded at Turin yesterday with the Coinptoir
d'Escompte of Paris, Alessrs. could, Oppenheim,
and Erlanger.

These capitalists will issue bonds redeemable in
23 years, and payable by the proceeds of the ex-
traordinary tax upon the Church property for
430,000,000 francs, which they will advance to the
Government.

CROOKHAVEN, May 27, 9 a.m.
The Cunard steamer Tarifa, from New York, is
now passing Browhead signal station. She will pro-
bably arrive at Queenstown at 2 p.m.

INDIA AND CHINA (HEAVY) MAILS.

GIBRALTAR, May 26.

The Nyanza will leave during the night for
Southampton, where she may be expected on the

31st iust.

The Syria, from Southampton 2001 inst., arrived
to-day, at 1 p.m., and leaves at 7 p.m., for
Alexandria. All well.

FRANCE.

BOURSE, May 25, Two o'clock.—Several rumours
-among them one of a new French loan, in which

the settling of the Mexican bonds would be included,
and another of fresh difficulties with Prussia about

the Rastadt fortress—have unfavourably influenced
stocks and shares Three per Cents. have declined
to 69f. 55c., a loss of 27ic. Italian Fives have lost
40c., to 51f. 60c. Credit Mobilier shares have
fallen 5f., to 390 f. ; ,Spanish Mobilier 2f. 50c., to
250 f. ; and Credit Foncier llf. 25c., to 1,450 f.
Among miscellaneous shares Immobiliere and Paris
Gas have receded 2f. 50c., to 202 f. 50c. and 1157 f.
50c. French railway shares also show a decline,
which on Lyons and Northern amounts to 7f. 50c.,
and on Orleans to 2f. 50c. An exception must be
made for Mexican Bonds, which are in great de-
mand at 155 f., an advance of 6f. 25c.

Three o'clock.—The market closed as follows

q per Cents 9B 20
Do. end month —
3 per Cents. 69 55
Do. end month 69 60
Credit Mobilier 396 25
Do. end month
Credit Foncier —
Do. end month 1460

Bank Shares 3500
Italian Loan 52 15
Do. end month 5l 90
Mexican Loan —
Do. Bonds —
Spanish Threes
Home Debt —
Deferred
IY &TS.

RAIL'

For Account.
Orleans
Northern 1203 75
Lyons and Mediterranean 905
Southern 575
Western 560

Eastern

Sardinian . —
Austrian
Lombard 387 50
North of Spain —
Saragos:a lOO
Ditto to Barcelona —
Roman,: —

Opening of the New Amphitheatre.

On Saturday evening the new amphitheatre

situate in Holborn, and nearly facing the Inns of
Court Hotel, was opened to the public, on which
occasion an immense audience assembled. We gave
a description of the interior of the new building two
or three days ago, therefore on the present occasion
we need only say, the splendid appearance of the
new theatre seemed to take the audience by sur-
prise, and their delight in having such an attractive
place of amusement open to them found vent in
loud and general applause. The decorations of the
theatre, now completely finished, are exceedingly
beautiful ; the sitting accommodation in all parts of
the house is comfortable in the extreme, and the faci-
lities for returning to any particular seat, after having
left it for a promenade, were the theme of general
commendation. The effect of the colossal and mag-
nificent crystal sun-burner, by which the entire
" front of the house" is illuminated, was splendid.
The thousand of gas jets behind the cut and spark-
ling cubes of crystal had all the appearance of a
cataract of diamonds, and the facility with which the
light was either diminished or intensified was won-
derful. The floats, borders, and side-lights of
the stage—in short, the entire system of lighting
the building, was confided to the care of the cele- '
brated firm of Defries and Sons, and the elaborate
and perfect manner in which the task has been per-
formed shows the wisdom of the selection. The
superb fittings of the Royal Box, displayed for the
first time, were also very greatly admired, the rich
amber satin draperies giving the whole a most luxu-
rious appearance. The entertainment, of course,
chiefly consisted of "Scenes in the Circle ;" and the
company engaged comprised the following :—.Mdme.
Rose Gerard Goudstnidt, from the Cirque Napoleon,
Paris ; Madame Anna Bradbury (nee Montero),
from the Cirque Theatre Du Prince Imperial,
Paris ; Mdlle. Virginie Lambert, from the Cirque
Theatre du Prince Imperial, Paris ; Mdlle. Juliette
Latunia,from the Cirque Oriental, Constantinople;

Mdlle. Rochez, one of the most accomplished
equestrians now in England ; Mr. Alfred Bradbury,
from the Cirque Theatre du Prince Imperial, Paris ;

Mons. Gerard Goudsmidt, from the Cirque Na-
poleon, Paris ; M. Georges Delevanti, from the
Cirque Francois Loisset, Brussels ; M. James Fillis,
from the Cirque Theatre du Prince Imperial, Paris;
M. James Pouel and four children, distinguished
throughout France, Germany, Belgium, &c., for
their classical and graceful performances ; Brothers
Daniels, musical clowns, Cirque Napoleon, Paris.
The acts of horsemanship were all performed in the
most perfect style, the jokes of the clowns were
passingly good, the gymnasts were surprisingly
clever; in fact, everything was good except the

farce with which the entertainment closed, about
which the less said the better. That such a prac-
tised hand as Mr. John Oxenford should produce
such unmitigated nonsense is passing strange.
The enterprising directors, Messrs. M'Cullum and
Charman, have every reason to be satisfied with
their inaugural night.

AN ITALIAN MYSTERY.—The Movimento of Genoa
has the following :—"A painful event has plunged a noble
family of this city into mourning. The young wife of the
Marquis L— d'A—, on rising from table about eight
in the evening, retired to her apartment, whore—no one
knows why—she stabbed herself to the heart with a knife,
death following almost immediately."
FATAL SLUMBER.—On Friday afternoon John
that, aged 48 years, driver of a Favourite omnibus, was
drivin up Victoria-street, on his way from the railway
station, when being, as it is supposed asleep, he suddenly
fell off his box, and was thrown between the horses. The
vehicle was stopped, but not before ono of the wheels had
gone over his body. The unfortunate man was removed
to the Westminster Hospital, where he expired from in-
ternal injuries.
THE GREAT METROPOLITAN HORSE SnOW.—

This interesting exhibition has become to be regarded as
ono of the regular attractions of the week between Epsom
and Ascot—taking place in such a commodious arena as
the Agricultural Hall at Islington, and under the experi-
enced managerrent of Mr. Sydney, who has rectified the
errors of preceding years, and introduced several improve-
ments which had been pointed out to him by competent
authorities, and to whose wishes he at once bowed. From
the fineness of the weather the attendance was very large,
but the quality of the animals exhibited scarcely camo up
to the form of previous years, neither can we say that
the decisions of the judges were in every case endorsed by
tho critics.

FREEZING CARCASES OF CATTLE.—The following
is au extract from a letter, dated Sydney, March ith :
" A chemist here Las just found old that he can fit a ship
with an apparatus that will keep in a congealed state 500
carcases of beef, in tanks, these carcases having been en-
tirely frozen through at starting. I saw experiments y:
terday of a perfectly startling character. Beef killed five
months ago was quite good. The discovery is expected to
make a perfect revolution iu the stock market, and give us
all the aid we oe Sadly waut,—.3lcßiourac Argus.