The Sun.
London, England, 1859-12-16 00:00:00

COURT ,OF-COMMON COUNCIL:

A Court of Common Council was held yesterday at
Guildhall—the Lottt) MAYOR presiding.

THE PROPOSED NEW MEAT MAUKET.

!'he court proceeded to consider two reports from
le Improvement Committee and Markets Improve-
ment Committee respectively, upon references pre-
viously made to them, to consider whether any
plan could be devised to establish a direct Commu-
nication between the intended Metropolitan Rail-
road and the contemplated markets at Smith-

field; &c.
'The Improvement Committee reported that they
had laid before Sir G. C. lirvis, Rome Secretary-, a
plan of the proposed market site, and a few days
afterwards received a communication in reply, to
the effect that her Majesty's Government had ap-
proved of the 'principle of the proposed measure, but
requested some further details as to the future ap-
propriotion of the ground not intended to be built
upon, which details are in course of preparation by
the City architect. '
It appeared farther that the two committees had
co-operated by appointing special committees, con-
sisting of,six members of each, by whose desire the
various corporate officer: concerned had drawn up
reports embodying the principal facts and inferences
connected with the scheme.
These reports, which had been previously printed
and circulated among the members, were taken as
read, and a model of the proposed market, with
railway under, was placed on the table for inspec-
tion and reference, and presented a very elegant
facade, in a mixed Gothic style of architecture.
Mr. Deputy BOWER, in moving that the court
should agree in the report of the Improvement Committee, said it would bind them to nothingmore
definite than to refer the subject back to the coin-
raittee for fuller consideration, and for the produc-
tion of improved and more definite plans. The
time was, however, fully come for bringing
their markets into direct .communication with rail-
ways, and the question was what proportion of the
expense would fall upon the City corporation. That
railway comMunication would be provided, did not
admit of the slightest doubt, for he had received an
intimation from the Dov-,...r and Chatham'Railway
Company that their plans were deposited, and that
their line would pass under the market, whilst he
had also received an official intimation from the
Metropolitan Railway Company, that their con-
tracts were signed, and would certainly be carried
out. To clear the site and build a market alone
would cost £445,000 ; to clear the site. build a
market, and provide a railway would cost £515,000;
and to clear the site, build the market, provide rail-
way communication, and erect large warehouses,
would cost £637,500 ; and by doing all this a saving
.of £140,000 would be effecled, as compared with
the cost of providing a market alone. It was pretty
well understood that without the railway the cor-
poration would provide no market, and the com-
mittee had ascertained that there was good reason
to suppose that contractors would be found perfectly
willing to relieve the corporation from all expense
and risk in connection both with the railway com-
munication and the warehouses, and it was princi-
pally with the view of ascertaining. how far this
would be done, and how far the different railway
companies would co-operate, that ho asked the
agreecourt to to the report, and refer it back to
the committee for further inquiry. (Hear, hear.)•
The court having resolved that the two reports
should he taken into consideration together,
Mr. H. L. TAYLOR (chairnian) called attention
mow particularly to the report of the Markets Im-
provement Committee. One of the most important
questions which could be brought before the court
was a design for connecting the new metropolitan
cattle market in the City, and, although, the design
before the court might not be perfect in details, and
might as the mere embodiment of an idea be sus-
ceptible of great improvement, the court could do no
more than affirm its principle, leaving details for
further consideration. The courthad already agreed
to contribute £200,000 in shares in the Metropolitan
Railway, under an idea, perhaps, that the railway
intended to provide communication between the
two markets. He had, however, ascertained that
the Metropolitan Railway Company contemplated
nothing of the kind, and if that company did not,
was there any other railway company that would
do so?
Mr. Deputy DAMN—The Great Northern.
Mr. H.L.TAYLOR said the committee, if the court
agreed in the report, would communicate with the

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(ler public com'pahy would tindeYtake to conikinett-;rM ''., ..:.. ''"!
the -warehouses; for it was to bo borne in mind that...• ' .' -4- .'t . 44--
the report,' distinctly recommended the corporation ~;441.i---s.k4 4
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neither to bonstruct the railway nolthe Warehouses' '' '-'•, J.•'&,Wi?
while the,comMittee as distinctly recommend that, NI (1 S
in order to reimburse the corporation for their ex- -•,'
penditure upon their market, there should not only
•be a rent for all shops and holdings, likitalso a small • •1
toll on the meat sold. In conclusion; he asked the A
count to agree in the report. . • 1
fir. StututpoE: moved as an amendment that,
•
while the report shoUld be. referred back for fur-
ther inquiry, there should, be an instruction to the
cormnit.te.e-a'Alike' no further steps in connexion
.with the erection of warehouses as a part of the
scheme, as,..tho tot:A considered that the result. of • ---
',the ereetinn.of_warehouses would I,e incompatible
with a..be.neficial result fi'om thd ez.,tablishment of
the market itself. ••• . w %
Mr. Ross seconded the amendment. '
..
Mr: ELLIOTT said the model before the court re
sembled a-cloister rather than a market, and was so
utterly deective with regard to space and ventila- • . ,
tion, that if the plan were carried out the result
Would be to destroy the meat which was brought
there for sale. The fact was, that economy had
been studied too much, and the preservation of the
meat, as well as' the comfort of the people, had been • ! f
entirely neglected .when the model was prepared. ;
,(Hear, hear.)
'After some further discussion, the amendment
was negatived by.an overwhelming majority, and
the, reports were referred back to the committees,
according to the terms of the original motion. ' -'• .
'The court then adjourned. t

LADY LONDONDERRY AT SR.-111AM

IfllßßOUlki,

The Ceremony of laying the first stone of a series
of extensive iron blast furnaces, about to be erected
by Lady Londonderry in the neighbourhood of
Scaham Harbour, took place on Monday last. The
works will consist of four large blast furnaces

capable- of smelting 200 tons each per week, 120

coke ovens, calcinitig kilns, and all the necessary
adjuncts of works of this 'nature. Two lines of
raiiway—one to bring in the materials at a high
level, the other to take out the manufactured goods
at a lower level—will join the Bradyll line on the
south side of the harbour, and traversing it join the
Sesharn and Londonderry Railway to Sunderiand.
The whole of the works are. expected to be cora-

pleted in about ten months.
Her ladyship, accompanied by a large number or
friends, including the Mayor of Sunderland, and
the leading gentlemen Connected with the district,
was present on the occasion, and took a prominent
part in the ceremonial. +

J. VAND ELEUR STEWART, Esq., in the absence of
Lord Vane, who was prevented by illness from being
present, opened the business of the day by some
appropriate remarks on the enormous productive
capabilities of the district in ironstone and coal, and
Which
,were -capable Of such admirable developm4lnt.
,Mr. WIGIIT, in offering to her ladyship, in the
name of his father, an elegant silver trowel, also
remarked in terms of the highest eulogy on the
spirit of enterprise evinced by Lady Londonderry
in carrying out the project.
Her. LAnrsrilr, on receiving the trowel, spoke in
the following terms :—I receive with pleasure and
gratiaide your father's bc.autiful gift, and I beg you
will express to him my thanks, and, at the same
time my deep regret that he, who first so
-largely embarked - his capital in great iron works
at Seaham, should have been prevented by illness
from witnessing what I well know would have
given him such unfeigned satisfaction. In com:-
mencing this great work, which I have not done
without deep reflection, and most anxious consulta:

tiou, my first object has been the advancement of
this place, and although I naturally hope it will
succeed as a speculation, I, have had higher and
better motives than mere commercial gain. Memory
recalled a dark November day, 31 years ago, when
the first stone of that harbour was laid on a rude,

wild shore, by one whose indomitable courage and
energy, succeeded in proportion to the difficulties
that were to be met. I thought of that example,
and I contemplate the reward of that gigantic un-
dertaking., when liste a large and prosperous town
daily increasing in wealth, trade, and importance. I
. felt: it was my duty to do all in my power to aid that
progress,and with that view I continued and finished
.the railway that now links this place to' Sander-
land.- I anticipate most satisfactory results from the
union of the two towns, but I also felt the necessity

for some great exertion being Made further to de-
velope the resources and advance the trade of Sea-
ham;:and I conscientiously believe that the esta-
blishment of these blast furnaces will be of incal-

culable advantage to a place that is endeared to
me by every tie, and was bequeathed to me as a
sacred charge to foster and watch over. With
these feelings I commence the work, and I thank
you for thelind interest shown on the occasion.
On concluding, her ladyship stepped off the raised
dais and proceeded to lay the stone, assisted by her
ladyship's agent, Mr. Ravenshaw, and Mr. Thor-
man, the contractor for the works..
The Rev. 4. BETHUNE having offered up a
prayer, -
Mr. Hum TAYLOR made some observations on
the importance of the work about to be under-
taken, knowing as they did that the main source
of England's prosperity was her coal and iron •
works; since, out of the. whole amount of iron
made in the world—about 8,000,000 tons per annum
,•--England made 4,000,000 tons. He also went into
some details as to the cost of producing iron and the
consumption of coal required, stating that it would
probably require 3,000 or 4,000 men for the supply
of the iron and coal that would be wanted to keep
in operation the projected works.
The luncheon given in honour of the occasion
took plaCe in the splendid ball-rooms at Seaham,
where Lady Londonderry has lately expended up-
wards of £15,000 in additions and improvements.
The usual loyal toasts having been. proposed and
responded to, the health of the noble hostess was
given by Mr. 'lledworth Williamson, in terms
of the warmest praise, on account of the energy'
she had displayed in devoting her wealth and
resources to securing the happiness and comfort
of those around her. • Prolonged cheering followed
the toast.
Lady LONDONDERRY, in acknowledging the com-
pliment, rose and said—Gentlemen feel myself
quite unable to thank you as I ought for the cordial
reception you have given my health. It is encou-
raging and pleasing to meet with so much kindness,
and I am very grateful for all the courtesy and
friendly attention that has been extended to me this
day. I cannot attribute it to any merit of my own,
but I fancy that perhaps the unusual circumstance
of a lady being so largely embarked in trade has
inspired an interest, and has procured for me
on this particular occasion the honour and
pleasure of being so numerously surrounded
by gentlemen representing great commercial in-
terests in this rich and mercantile country. I
particularly regret the absence of the Lord Bishop.
of Durham, who I know fully intended to have been
here, but especially to-day, when I myself am hardly
recovered from a severe illness, and, when, unfor-
tunately, lam unexpectedly deprived of the hitherto
unfailing support of my dear and excellent sons,
my eldest having been prevented by sudden indis-
position from arriving in time, and my second being
abroad for his health before resuming his Parlia-
mentary duties. Their unavoidable absence-to-day
has been a great sorrow tome, and the kind feeling
shown me the greatest solace I can have. Our re-
pected chairman of the coal trade, Mr. Hugh Taylor,
has expressed himself in most flattering and gra-
tifying terms, for which I am deeply grateful,
and beg to offer him my congratulations on the
entire success of his great undertaking, of which I
hear such wonderful accounts. I have to thank
Mr. Morrison for his good wishes, which seem
to go far to prove that two of a trade may
agree. (Laughter and applause.) For myself,
as I explained this morning (and I will not
weary you with a repetition), my great object in
this work, commenced to-day, is the weal and ad-
vancement of Seaham, where I am gratified to find
so much right feeling exists; and it is but just to
the inhabitants to say that they have yielded to
none of the great towns in zealously and eagerly
coming forward for the defence of' their country;
and I have no doubt a very efficient volunteer ar-
tillery company will soon be formed. It is pleas-
ing to see that this military movement, so merito-
rious in itself, does not in any way interfere with
the great mining and commercial enterprises, which
never were more numerous and satisfactory than at
present. Her ladyship concluded by proposing—
" Prosperity to the coal trade, and success to the
mining and commercial interests of the county of
Durham."
Mr. Hugh Taylor responded to the toast, and
Mr. Anderson and Mr. Stewart replied to the toasts
which were subsequently proposed.

THREE MEN KILLED THROUGH THE FROST.
Yesterday the coroner for Southwark received information
of the death of three men under the following circum-
stances :—The first case is that of Charles. Hayes, aged 35
years, who resided at Grove-place, Balham-hill, Surrey. It
appears that the deceased's horses were drawing a waggon,
laden with sacks of corn, when, owing to the slippery state
of the /Tads, he fell, and the wheels went over his chest,
crushing him in a frightful manner. He died on the way
to the Hospital. In the second case ThOmas Chown, aged
44 years, who resided at Tooting, was killed under similar
circumstances. In a third case, Samuel. Barrett, aged 30
years, it appears, was pitched out of a cart, through a tl►ll
of his horse, and a large cask of whitelead fell on his head,
mutilating it in such a frightful manner that ho died at
Guy's Hospital from the injuries.

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ROYAL ENGLISH OPERA,
COVENT-GARDEN.
Under the management of Miss L. Tyne and Mr. W. Harrison.
THIS EVENING, THE ROSE OF CASTILLE. Messrs.
Santley, G. Honey, St. Alby n, and W. Harrison ; Miss Tlerl-
wall, and Miss,Louisa Pyne.
COnductor, Alfred Mellon.
Ballet, LA. FIANCEE. Messrs. W. H. Payne, TI. Payne,
F. Payne, Mdlle. Lequine, Pasquale, Pierrou, Clara Morgan
and Mons. Vandris.
Doors open at half-past I—Commence at 8 o'clock.

THEATRE-ROYAL, lIATIVIARRET.
Lessee, Mr. J. B. Buckstone.
THIS ErtI:NINO- the performances will commence with
A CURE FOR THE ITEA.RTACHE.
After which, by desire, THE CONTESTED ELECTION,
Mr. and Mrs. Char:es Mathews, Mr. Buckstone, Ace.
And A KISS IN THE DARK.
Commence at Y.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.—
Lessee, Mr. A. Harris.
Tlll IS EVENING. the new drama,' entitled HOME
TRUTHS. Messrs. G. lvil
Mele, J. G. Shore, F. Matthews,
Miss C. Lec'ercq and Mrs. Charles Young.
Followed by A WONDERFUL WOMAN. Mr. A. Harris,
Shore, Frank Matthews, and Miss C. Leclercq.
Aiter which, 'Mons, Espanosa (Premier Danseur Comique),
will appear, with Madlle. Nariquita, assisted by the Ladies of
the Corps de Ballet, in Le Grand Pas du Dervish de Faust, as
danced by him 150 emsecutive nights at the Theatre de la
Forte St. Martin, Paris.
To conclude with NURSEY CHICKWEED. Messrs. H.
Widdicomb, 3leadows, H. Saker ; Miss L. Keeley and Mrs.
Weston.

NEW THEATRE - ROYAL, ADELPHL
Sole rroprietor and Manager, Mr. Benj. Webster.
THIS EVENING, THE DEAD HEART. Messrs
B. Webster. J. L. Toole, David Fisher, Paul Bedford. Stuart,
Billington, C. .J. Smith, Eburne, Moreland; Miss Woolgar,
and Miss K. Kelly.
Followed by the successful piece of extravagance, called
DINORATI UNDER DIFFICULTIES. Me'ssrs..T. L. Toole,
P. Bedford, C. J. Smith, Eburne, and Miss K. Kelly.
Doors open at half-past ix—Commence at seven. Box-
Office open from 10 to 5.s No charge for securing seats,
nor for bills of performance. All fees to servants ofthis
establishment are strictly prohibited.
Acting Manager—Mr. Wm. Smith.

THEATRE-ROYAL LYCEUM.-
Sole Lessee and Directress, Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENING, a new Vaudeville Comedietta, called
THE KEY UNDER THE DOOR Hatton-MAT. Messr
as. James
Vinnino-, Jno Rouse, &c. ; Mesdames A, H. nd
St. George.
To be followed by the new Drama Fantastique, entitled
PARIS.AND PLEASURE ; or, Home and Happiness.
Principal characters by Messrs. W. Lacy. J. Vining, J. John-
stone, P. Villiers ; Misses ,Tulia St. George, Hudspeth, Kate
Saville,'A, Bnrdett, and Madame Celeste.
Po conclude with ST. MARY'S EVE. Madame Celeste
and Mr. Rouse.

ROYAL ST. JAMES'S THEATRE,
King-street, St. James's. Lessee, Mr. T. B. Chatter-
ton. The nearest Theatre to Chelsea, Pimlico, and W
assen-
est-
minster, the Park being open to carriages and foot p
gers all hours of the night.
THIS EVENING, THEY'RE BOTH TO BLAME?.
Followed by MAGIC TOYS, support2d by Miss Lydia
Thompson, Clara St. Cassc, Sze.
To conclude with the New and Original Burlesque, by L.
Bucking-ham, Esq., of VIRGINI ;or the Trials of a Fond
Papa. ,Virginias, Mr. Charles Young.
Reduced Prices—Gallery, 6d ; Fit, Is. The Box-otEce open
from 11 to 5 daily. Doors open at half-past six ; perform
ante commences at 7.

ASTLETS 110YAL AMPHITHEATRE,
Westminster-road.
Sole Lessee—Mr. William Cooke, his Farewell Season.
THIS EVENING, the grand melo-dramatic production,
by Tom Taylor, Esq., called GARIBALDI ; illustrating the
pi incipal events in the Life of the Great Italian General.
To be followed by New and Transcendant Equestrian Talent
of Young Menoni, supereminent in his somersaults and Map-
proachab'e—The brilliant Lady Rider, Miss Emily Cooke—
Tee Wonderfully-schooled Dogs and Monkeys, and Intelli-
gent Elephant—Amazing Rondines by John Ilenry
Cooke, the first horseman in the Universe—Equestri an Blind
Man's Butr—Vaulting Ambition, by the treble-headed Won-
ders—Sig. Delavanti and his admirable Protegees, varied by
Won-
t heralds of fun, the Clowns, Mimes, and Drolls.
To commence at 7.
Stage Manager, Mr. R. Phillips

TIIS WEATHEII..—Sus OFFICr, DECEMBER 16.
TIIEIttiOMETER, IN THE SHADE.
34—highest since noon yesterday.
30—lowest this morning and daring tbk night.
32—this day at noon.

THE SUN.

Loxr►ON, FRIDAY, DEC. 16, 1859.

CANTERBURY HALL CONCERTS.-
EVERY EVENING.—The Music of Verdi's Opera of
MACBETH (now first made public-in England at these Con-
certs).
And a Grand Se ectlon from Meyerbeer's new opera of
DINORAIT.
Comic Vocalists —Messrs. George Hodson (the Irish Come-
dian and Mimic), W. T. Critchfield, and E. W. Mackney.
Several interesting Pictures are added to the Fine Arts
Gallery. The suite of Halls have been re-decorated and
beautified, and constitute one of the most unique and brilliant
eights of the metropolis.
ROSA BO N EU IV S celebrated PICTURE of the HORSE
FAT It is now added to the already magnificent Collection of
Paintinrzs in the Canterbury Hall Fine Arts Gallery. The
gallery is open from 9 a.m. till 12 p.m. Admission, Six-
pence..

BARomETER-29.G5.
WIND, West-North- Westerly ; light, with very cold
weather, and snow.

111011 WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.
THIS DAY.—Morning., 6h. 11m.—Aftemoon, 6h. 40m.
To-moßnow.-Morning, ih. 3m.—Afternoon, 712. 39m.

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The noblest hearted of modern Americans—old
BROWN, of Ossowatomie—was executed on the
2d of this month. Though it was said that he
was reprieved till the 16th, this was again contra-
dicted; and we now learn that the gallant old
man is no more. Virginia has converted the enthu-
siast for liberty into a hero, and exposed to all the
world the weakness of the Southern States of Ame-

rica. The days will certainly come when " Old

BROWN" will be remembered by emancipated Ame-
ricans as a WALLACE, or a TELL, or a WASHINGTON

if they prefer it —when a statue will bo erected to
his memory, and when the orators who shall cele-
brate the anniversary of a better Declaration of In-