The Sun.
London, England, 1857-05-11 00:00:00

THE 111AURITIU3 AND CAPE,

FAILMO UT.
The mail_ steamer Tynemonth, Cal
from the East Indies, put in here this
consequence of the prevailing easterly
being short of fuel. She has landed _
Her dates of departure are Sand Heads (Calcutta),
.7. Jan. 24 ; Madras, 31st do. ; Point de Galle, sth
of February ; Port Louis, 24th do. ; Cape of Good
Hope, 13th of March ; St. Helena, 22d do.; and
Ascension, 29th do. She has brought as passengers,
Mrs. Aston Key and daughter, from Calcutta ;
Lieut. Stokes, Indian army, from Madras ; Mr.
Braithwaite three children, and nurse, from Cey-
lon ; and dr. Wells, RN., from Ascension.
At Mauritius the Governor Higginsod was ex-
pected to arrive with the English mails two days
afrer the Tynemouth left. The sth Regiment, sta-
tioned at Port Louis, had airs ady received orders
to hold themselves in readiness to proceed to Hong
Kong before the news by the Tyneinouth reached.
The next sugar crop promised exceedingly well,
and if there was not so much uncertainty about a
supply of labour there would be a fair prospect of
making 130,000 tons. With regard to the present
crop, 85,000 tons had been shipped, and there re-
mained about 20,000 tons.
In the prices of sugar there had been an advance
of 25c., caused rather by the low rates of freight,
the rate of exchange more favourable for purchasers,
and the scarcity of sugar, than by the late news
received from Europe.
The French ship Minerva, from Calcutta for.
Havre, put into Ascension leaky, and had discharged
a considerable portion of her cargo t) render her
safe for the passage home. The Tynemouth re
ceived 490 chests of indigo from her to London.
We take the following summary of Cape ne
from the. Cape Argus of the 11th of March:—
"The attention of the colonists is at this moment, and
has been for the last six weeks past, directed to the un-
settled state of Caffreland. All feel very anxious, but
none seem to comprehend. the real meaning of recent
events. That some apprehension is felt by the Governor
thereaan be no doubt, for he has postponed the opening
of the Parliamentary session from the 26th March to the
2d April. Our correspondent on the frontier writes along
and appalling account of murders and cattle-stealing.
Capt. Chlsen, of theGermanLegion, was found murdered
the week before last, about half a mile from the village
which Sir G. Grey had built for the pensioners who were
to have come one. He had been stationed there with a
portion of the Germans, and had left the village at about
half-past Bin the morning, intending to visit Fort Mur-
ray. The body bore several assegai wounds, one severing
the jugular vein, while a deep gash, inflicted apparently
by as axe, or some such weapon, crossed the skull dia-
gonally; his clothes were much torn, and his sword,
watch, and revolver taken. An inquest was held.'and the
jury considered that he bad been murdered by Kafiri, of
which there can be no doubt. A herdsman was found
killed about the same time, and his oxen taken. The
leader of an ox-waggon was stabbed through the hand
while resisting Refire who attempted to steal his oxen.
A private of The 89th has also been butchered by Rafirs
at East London, and the men of the regiment who were
at hand executed summary punishment on the Kafir
kraal. They burnt out the savages and chased them out
of the town. There have been several fights between the
Kafirs themselves ; they steal from each other as well as
from the whites. There appears to be no combination
among them, but how soon there may be it is difficult to
say.

The Governor 's on the frontier, and is doing all in
his power to avert war.

"Our border relations continue altogether very unsa-
tisfactory. The state of affairs in the Orange Free State
excites great apprehension, and the results of the mis-
chievous and absurd policy which carried out the aban-
donment of that country are now beginning to be felt.
The 3 years of the convention with Sir G. Clerk, by which
tbe rights and liberties of about 500 English residents
were, to a certain extent. secured, having expired, the
President Boshof, has lost no time in developing those
anti-EnO.sh prejudices which first exhibited themselves
in the prosecution and murder of Mr. Cox. But he his
hitherto been foiled in his attempt to crush his English
suljects, who, by the way, are still British subjects ; the
Volksraad, which he fondly hoped he had purged of all
opponents to his measures, have had the good feeling
and courage to reject one of the two obnoxious ordi-
nances which he presented to it. Public opinion is
much divided in the State—all tbe more respectable por-
tion of the community being anxious for the return of
the British Government to the country, and its senses,
as well as its duties. But the most important subject of
dispute in the boundary line between the Free State and
Moshesh, paramount chief of the Basutos, which roust
end in involving both the Free State and this colony in
the horrors of war, if British interference is withheld.
The adjustment of this question was one of the duties
Sir George Clerk was sent here to perform, but which
he neglected. Moshesh is exceedingly anxious to avert
war, for which he is, however, thoroughly prepared, and
comilles with all the demands made upon him in the way
of rest ration for cattle stolen by his people. He is,
however, quite open to reason and conviction, and ex.
ceedingiy anxious that the governor of this colony
should arbitrate between him and Boshof. As this
is a question involving duties and responsibilities which
the British Government formerly took upon itself, and
in which it has already done a great deal more harm
than good, it is to be hoped that its attention may be
again attracted to it with happier results before it be too
late. To add to the complication of affairs, Pretoriue,
President of the Trans-Vaal Republic, has formally made
a demand for the country, alleging that it is his by right
of conquest, and exhibiting a letter from Sir George
Clerk, said to strengthen his claim, but the contents of
which have not transpired.
"The affairs of the colony are certainly brightening;
the wine growers are busy, and are realising handsome
profits. Attention has been directed to the manufac-
ture of our wine, and we are glad to bear that the home
consumer will shortly find them much improved. White
wines are fetching 12/. per pipe ; there are no pontascs in
the market. A few new ones are just coming in, but
they are not fit to ship. The vintages are excellent ;
growers have not reloin to store their wines.
"The commercial body at the Exchange published
their report last week, and by it we are informed of the
improved position of the colony, as shown in the in-
creased exports.

"The exports for 1851 exceeded in value those of the
preceding year by 269,7866., notwithstanding that those
of 1555 were far in excess of any former year. This in-
crease.is most conspicuous in wool, although there are
other articles which have materially aided in making up
the amount. Those which have principally contributed
to this result are, wool, 197,012/. ; wine, 25,2771. ; cop-
per ore. 23,412/. ; skins, &c., 18,458/. ; hides, 16,6931 ;
total, 280,852/, ; while in grain, flour, and bran there
was a decrease o 6,4@1/.

"The imports exceeded those of 1855 by 412,9041. ;
the tonnage of vessels entered inwards, 22,093 tons; and
the Oust .ms duties, by 42,2771.
"The Exchange Committee, in making these returns,
expressed their confident belief that the trade of the
colony was never in a sounder state than at present, and
that the accession to our frontier population by the
location there of a portion of the British German Legion
gives good ground for hope that our prospective progress
will be still greater.

"The gross imports of 1856 amounted to 1,588,3931.,
and the gross exports, the produce of the colony, to
1,240,625/.

"The chief subjects mentioned for the consideration of
Parliament are railwsp, im migration, and the'report of
the Engineer to the Admiralty, relative to making Table
Bay a harbour of refuge. Sir G. Grey is determined to
get a vote in favour of railways if possible. He has re-
ceived petitions from several districts in the Western
Province soliciting his assistance in this matter. He has
promised to do all he cau. He has sent out the civil en-

gineer to survey several lines, and Perfic;t;sha;e-laefTn
placed near the tell-gates outside Cape Town to make re-
twrns of the traffic to and from the city. We suffer
greatly from the want of statistics of this kind. It is be-

rievedthat a majority of the members of both houses are
in favour of railways, and that Sir George will succeed in
getting the vote he de3ires. _

" Some measure for the encouragement of immigration,
will no doubt be carried during the ensuing session. The
opposition offered last session will hardly be persevered
in, for the sea on that the volis'e of the country people
who hate expressed themselves on the subject have de-
clared in its favour. It will be recollected that the majo-
rity of the House of Assembly was in favour of the Go-
vernor'a measure, but a small minority stopped the pro-
gress of the bill. At the first agricultural dinner that
took place in Cape Town, Mr. P. B. Borcherds, one of
the oldest of the Dutch. encrusts, availed himself of the
opportunity of expressing what may be considered to be
the feeling of the colonists generally. He declared that
the agricultural interest demanded that a scheme of
im-
migration should be carried out. This has been echoed
and re-echoed over and over again in various parts of the
colony.

"from Albert we learn that the wool season has com-
menced in that district in earnest, and a large number
of bales have already readied Burghersdorp. The wool
season will be larger this year than the preceding one.
The wool-washers are busy washing, and there is every
probability of their being fully employed for the next
three months."

THE CHINESE WAR.—"Further papers" relating to the
proceedings of our naval forces at Canton were published
on Saturday by order of Parliament, to whom they were
lately presented by Royal command. The correspondence
(principally between Sir J. Bowring and the Earl of Cla-
rendon) extends from the 27th December, 1856, to the
28th ult. We may quote the following significant passage
from Sir J. Bowring's despatch to the Fereien-office of
the 28th February. 1857 (No. 18 of the series) :—" I
have the comfort of believing," writes Sir John," " that
notwithstanding the losses, privations, sufferings, and
disquietudes which these events have produced, there
exists an almost unanimity of opinion among her Ma-
jesty's subjects in China as to the opportunity and neces-
sity of the measures that have peen taken, and a convic-
tion that the crisis which has occurred was an inevitable
one, while the councils of the Canton authorities were
directed by such intolerable pride, presumption, faith-
lessness, and ignorance as they have so long exhibited.
And it has greatly added to my gratification to know
that the representatives of foreign powers in China have
generally concurred in approving the course which has
been pursued. Indeed, I may saiely say that I have rathe
had to struggle against demon Is for more violent and de-
structive measures than to fear censure for those which
have been adopted. It has been throughout my desire,
and that of the Admiral, to spare as much as possible the
innocent and unoffending people cf Canton ; but I griev
to say the ferocious and barbarous element disposed to
avail itself of means however atrocious and savage, is
widely spread among the fierce population of that place."
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HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
First appearance of Madame ALBONI.
AEICHARDT, BELLETTI, VIOLET CI, BENE irENTANO.
TO.MORROW EVENING (TUESDAY), May 12.
IL BARBIERE DI SEVI GLIA,
Rosins, Mad—me Alboni.
Ballet—LA ESMERALDA.
La Esmeralda, Mdlle. Poechini.

Yo? ptrticulars see bills.
A limited number of boxes in the Half Circle Tier have
been specially reserved for the public, and may be had on ap-
plication at the Box-office at the Theatre Colonnade, Hay-
market.
Price One Guinea and One Guinea and a Half each.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
Last appearance of Madlle. Pocchini.
PICCOLOMINI, GIUGLINI, BELLETTI, VIOLEPTI.
On THURSDAY EVENING, May 14, an Extra, Night.
LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR.
Lucia, Piccolmini ; Edgardo, Sig, Giuglini,
After which,

LA ESMERALDA.
La Esmeralda, Madlle. Pocchini (her last appearance.)

For particulars, see bills.
A limited number of Boxes in the Half-circle Tier have been
s9ecially reserred for the public, and may lie had on applica-
tlon at the Box-office, at the Theatre Colonnade, Haymarket.
Price One Guinea and One Guinea and a Half each.

-1-vd OY AL PRINCESS'S THEATRE,
THIS EVENING will be performed
Shal:ogpere's tragedy of
KING RICHARD THE SECOND.
King Richard 11., Mr. C. Kean ; Queen, Mrs. C. Kean.
Preceded by a new Farce, in one act, called
AN ENGLISHMAN'S HOUSE IS HIS CASTLE.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMA.RKET.
Lessee—Mr. J. B. Buckstone.
NEW ARRANOEMENT OF PRICES OF ADMISSION?.
THIS EVENING (May 11) to commence at Seven o'clock,
'with THE EVIL GENIUS. Torn Ripstone, Mr. Buckstone.
After which, the Ruccessfu Classical Bova Story, un-
der the Apple-lation of A I'AL A.NTA ; or, The Three Golden
Apples : in which Miss M. Oliver will appear; also Miss M.
Wilton, and Miss Ellen Tornan.
To conclude with BOX AND COX. .
In future the prices will be:—
Orchestra Stalls (which may bo retained the whole of the
evening), 6s. each. (No charge for booking.)
First Price. s. d. Second price. s. d.
Press Boxes 5 0 Dress Boxes 3 0
Upper Boxes ....... ........ 3 0 Upper Boxes
Pit 2 0 Pit. 1 0
Lower Gallery 1 0 Lower Gallery 0 6
Upper Gallery 0 CNo half-price to Upper Gallery.

THEATRE ROYAL, A DELPHI.
Lessee—Mr. Ben. Webster.

THIS EVENING, will he performed a new and original
drama (never acted). entitled JOSEPH GHAVIGNY ; or,
Under the Thumb. Rm. Webster, Paul Bedford, Madame
Celeste, do.
Followed by a new Farce, called FEARFUL TRAGEDY
IN THE SEVEN DIALS.
To conclude with the new and original domestic sketch,
entitled WELCOME, LITTLE STRANGER. Mr. Wright,
Mr. Paul Bedford, ,Stc.

lIOYAL SURREY THEATRE,
, Lessees, Messrs. Shepherd and Creswick.
THIS EVENING will be performed MATITILDE.
After which, THE THREE WONDERS OF PEKIN. •
To conclude with 102 ; or, The Veteran and his Progeny.
Mr. Widdicomb, ctc.

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. Alfred Wigan.
THIS EVENING will be performed a new drama,
called DADDY HARDACRE. Mr. Robson, itc.
To conclude with YOUNG AND HANDSOME. Messrs
Robson, G. Murray, ezc.
Commence at half-past Seven.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMP an H EATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. W. Cooke.
Last Five Nights of the present successful Entertainments.
On Saturday the theatre will be closed for a Grand Re-
hearsal of Verdi's far-famed Oper of IL TROVATORE ; or
The Gipsy's Vengeance, which will be produced on Monday
next, with Equestrian Illustrations, and supported by the
FIRST OPERATIC ARTISTES OF TIIE DAT. .

On Friday, May 15, the Annual Complimentary Benefit of
Mr. William Cooke, and his daughter, Miss Kate Cooke, un-
der the distinguished patronage of the Right Hon: the Lord
Mari. and Lady Mayoress.
THIS EVENING, and followinz nights. the performance
will commence with the Grand Military Spectacle, entitled
THE FRENCH IN ALGIERS; or, The Battle of Constantine.
To be followed by a matchless routine of SCENES IN
THE ARENA, in which Miss Kate Cooke will appear.
To cone:nil° with a Risible Farce.

Commekce at seven o'clock. Dress Boxes, 4s. ; Upper
B ,xes, 3s. ; Private Boxes, from 11., uo &large for booking ;
Pit, 28. ; Gallery, Is. ; Upp3r Gallery, 61.

B)x.office open from Dawn till Four. Stage Manager,
Mr. W. Wo,st. Equestrian Direaor, C)o-c , jun.

RTGEI WATER, AT LONDON BRIDGS.

TiTE rwEA'filElt—SuN OrFICIE, MAY 10.
TEIkiiXOSIETNR, TiIR SHALE.
since noon Tsaterda:.
46 lowest this morning and duriin the night.
53 —this day at noon.

CANTERBURY HILL, Westminster-roar?.—
OPEN EVERY EVENING.—The
follow-
inz company of Vocalists are engaged for the perrormanco of
'enctions from all the popular Operas, Madrigals, Choruses,
Glees, Ducts, &c., via.: Miss E. Pearce, Mrs. J. Caulfield,
Miss Brunell, Miss Summers, and Madame Marietta ;
S.
Caulfield, Herr F. Jonghnnans, Grt,ver, T. Farrant,
Jones, J. Barker, W. Melling, P. Corri, Senor Antonio M.
de Sofia, and E. L. }Time ; Masters Bennett and Corgi;
Messrs. Sam Cowell, Sam Collins, and E. Mackney.
Hiatioforte, Mr. Cacil Hicks ; haraiouium„f. Cauldeld, jun ;
iirector, Mr. J. Caulfield. Commence at Seveu o'clock pre-
cisely. Suppers, &c., until twelve o'clock.

T DA;--Morn. 7 min. aft. 3—Evening 22 min. aft. 3
rip•AiOkllo‘47-141oru. 3J ruin. aft. 3—Eveuing 55 mlu• aft. 3

BAROMETER, 29.73.
Wurr, Easterly to s.r,. ; rather fresh, with dull wea-
ther, and partial rain at times.
MAY 11.
higtio3t sines noon yestorday.
bl -iowest thii morning and darinz the night.
66 tbi, day at noon.
is'AROIIEI ER, down to 29 68—now
WiNn, S.E.—Light, -with fine summer weather. It
rained smartly early this morning.

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