The Sun.
London, England, 1857-09-16 00:00:00

HEALTH OP LONDON DURING THE

WEEK.

(From the Report. of •the • RegistrarGeneralJ-.
The present return:indicates an. imprpied condi-
tion of the public health.: The deaths registerod ia
London in theweekThat ended on. Saturday (Sept.
12), were 1,02; during seven previous weeks they
rose in three instances above' 1,200, and the lowest
weekly numbF. was :1,084. If the average rate of
mortality, derived from:deaths by all c4usesTexcert
the cholera of two epidemic 'seasiiiis), as they oc-
curred in corre spondi ng weeks of awl() Years 1847 50,
hs.d prevailed last week, the number . of deaths
would have 'been greater by 128 than.thatwhich is
actually returned: • " -

.
Diarrhcea continues tci.declitie; and last'weak the
'decrease-was more decided -than itr lea-recently
bean. The deaths from this disease,,-whiellin-the
two preyiena weeks were 198 and 181; have fallen
to 144. Dnring the last-fortnight the mean weOdY
teniperature was abed 60.5 'degkeeis;•_ "being _loss
by 5 deg. and 6 deg. than it had been fn the-latter
half of August, and leas by -S deg. •than'lt. had -been
in the groat heat of July. Of the,l4l deatlisfrera
diarrhcea 115 occurred to children'. ; and-of 0 464ihs
from cholera or choleraic ' diarlicei" all occurred
to very young children,' except oire.' '; Eight 'deaths
are referred to dysentery, and-these; alen,:.With•one
exception, occurred to young persons. - The deaths
from . scsrlati n a rose to 44, and of these 11 occurred
in the west districts and
.nli'Ae -in' the; central., 4 (Of
39 from itYphus and &Miami feVer ',none occurred
in the central distriCts. Small pox was` fatal: in
only two_ cases. One person:died of intemperance,
onefrom want of food; one of- grief, ; Tone frost a
Wound" received in dissection ;111. Liam --(iir-the
Dreadnought ship) from scurvy. The'-deaths of
five nonagenarians are included .in-the--returns—
viz , two women who died at the age of 90 years,
two widows at the age of 94, and-a spinster who
died in-Bow at theage of 97'years.
Last week the births 4813 briys'and:762 girls
all 1,575 cbildren-rWere registeied.inPir ion.
In the ten corresponding- week's-of the :37.01ttikt47-
56 the average number was 1,443. - • -
At the Royal:Observatory, Greenwich, the-mean
height of the barometer in the week was 29.542 in.
The greatest barothetrie-preakire was .29/6 in. on
Monday. The mean temperature of the" week was
60.5 deg., which is 2.0 deg. above the average of
the same week in 43 years (as determined by
Mr. Glaisher). The thermometer was it its highest
point in the shade on Sunday, when it was 75.7
deg. ; it fell to its lowest point on the day follow-
ing, when it was 51.4 deg. The thermometric
range of the week was therefore 24.3 deg. The
mean daily range was 16 deg. The mean dew-
pOint temperature was 56.4 deg., and the difference
between this and the mean air temperature was 4.1
deg. The wind had on every day; or on part of
every day, a south-westerly point. Rain fell to
the depth of 2.24 in.: nearly all. of which
-fell on
Tuesday-and Friday. On Friday the amount was
1.16 in. Rain fell almost incessantly from ttn
o'clock on the evening of Thursday till three o'clock
in the afternoon of Friday.

MORTALITY IN THE METROPOLIS
NUMBER OF DEATHS FROM ALL CAUSES REGISTERED
IN THE WEEK ENDING SATURDAY, SEPT. 12
Zymotic Diseases
Diseases of Uncertain Seat
Tubercular Diseases , 175
Diseases of the Brain, Nerves and Senses
Diseases of the Heart and Biood-vessels 33
Diseases of the Lungs and other Organs of
Respiration.. ...... 99
Diseases of the Stomach, Liver, and other Organs
of Digestion . .. 64
Diseases of the Kidneys, &c.
Childbirth, Diseases of the Uterus, &c.
Diseases of the Joints, Bones, and Muscles
Diseases of the Skin, &c.
,
Malformations - _ 6
Premature Birth and Debility 33

atrophy
Old Age
-iudclen .. 3
Violence, Privation, Cold, and Intemperance 32
Causes not specified

DEATHS THOM ALL CAUSES
Population Deaths In corre- Deaths
Enumerated. sponding week in the
1851. of 1856. Week.
West Districts
North Districts 490,396
Central Districts..... 393,256
East Districts 485;522
South Districts

Totals

1,087

1,023

Males
Females
BIRTHS IN THE WEEK

Males Bl3
Females 762

Total

THE EVANGELICAL ALLIANCE AT PO2SDAIII.

BERLIN, Sm. 12.

The members of the Evangelical conference were
summoned to attend the King yesterday afternoon.
Nearly the whole of them were collected by three o'clock
at the terminus of the railway to Potsdam, whence three
express trains conveyed them to the Wildpark station.
The number so conveyed was estimated at something
more than a thousand. From Wildpark station they all
went on foot in a body to the New Palace, where lun-
cheon was laid out in the spacious saloons. After luncheon
the guests adjourned from the landing place of the palace
to the garden side, where they ranged themselves accord.
ing to their several nationalities, and so as to completely
occupy the right landing place. His Majesty arrived in
a carriage at half-past five o'clock, accompanied by her
Majesty the Queen, and their Royal Highnesses the
Prince and Princess of Hessen-Philippsthal, from the
Castle of Sans-Souci, and entered for a few moments the
apartments of the Palace. His Majesty then made his
appearance on the open fight of steps, facing and over-
looking the assembly. Near him stood the General
Field. Marshal Count von Dohna and General Count
von der Glee' en. The King wag received with a loud
hurrah by all present. The Pastor Kuntze, in the
name of the meeting, delivered an address, to which
his Majesty replied in a few short but heartfelt
sentences. All the members of the committee, and
the chiefs of the foreign deputations, were then pre.
sented, with all of whom he conversed for a considerable
time. At 7jo'elock his Majesty took h:s leave, whereupon
the members sang with uncovered heads and in the open
air, the first verse of the hymn " Our God is a et- ong
tower," and Pastor Krummaoher delivered the prayer for
the health of their Majesties the King and Queen.
From the report published in the New Prussian Gazette
we perceive that Chevalier Bunsen was present on the
occasion, and was greeted by several of the English and
other distinguished persons. The following is the address
which Pastor Kuntze, the president, delivered to the
King :
" In the name of the principal and local committees,
the duty devolves on me to lay at the feet of your Ma-
jesty our deep thanks for the great favour conferred on
us this day. The happiness we experience is great, that
your Majesty should have first conceived in your
heart the idea of causing the faithful children of God
to assemble from all parts of the earth. Your Majesty
has already seen many armies—here likewise is an army,
and though not clad in military attire, yet still armed
with the helmet of salvation, the shield of faith, and
the sword of the spirit—an army which serves the
King of Kings, but which is also devoted to your Ma- .
jesty in the deepest humility. May your Majesty re.
ceive the shout, that has just been given, as one pro.
our
lied edpai eof
perceived with this
at d
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ceeding from the bottom of sincere and upright h
not earts,
and may God bless your Majesty and y royal
home."
His Majesty was visibly much affected, and answered
nearly as follows :
meet-
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words
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joy tilt a blessed beginning has been made. The first
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day has passed off happily ; may the remaining period
iln m every"
s tr ecso country
of our intercourse be as that of the disciples after the
first day of Pentecos.."
The lest phrase made evidently a deep impression on
the whole assembly. His Majesty the King in the
most gracious manner saluted several foreign gentlemen n
buobnhneen,r
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naon forward.
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present as old acquaintances. This kind reception was
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very marked hen the spokesman for the Swiss, Profes-
sor
the forenoon sitting of the Evangelical Alliance "Unity
and diversity of. God's children." Upon this text the
Pastor Licentiate Krummacher, of Duisburg, spoke.
He declared that he belonged to the reformed church
with bis whole heart ; that he nevertheless bad wel-
comed the Evangelical deeming it of provi-
dential importance, and he had supported the convoca-
tion the more cheerfully, because he saw how a party
in the church were renewing the old quarrels and dis,
turbing the general peace.
The preacher of the parish then delivered a few enere
getic and moving words, together with good wishe',
re pectiug the subject of the day ; but as the members
of the assembly were obliged to be at the Potsdam
terminueihy three o'clock, for the purpose of proceeding
to saus..ouci, the president closed the meeting at a
with prayer and a blessing.
quarter:jot one,

• FATAT, ACCIDENT TO A WELL-KNOWN JOCKEY.-At Vie
Westorz Iland race meeting of Friday last, Wakefield,
alias the "Old Vicar," the well-known jockey, met
with an accident which has terminated fatally. After
riding in two races be mounted Sweet Briar, to coca•
pote for the final raco,a free handicap, forced for winners.
When rounding•a turn, in the first heat, the old jockey
came in contact with a post, and both rider and horse
wan hurled to the ground, He Ws3 taken in a fly to
the Railway Hotel, Bridgewater, where- he lingered
until Sunday night "iifid-then died from the effects of
fractures of three ribs and his- &Afar-bone, and notions•
sion et the brain. Deceased •wasq--sears of age, =I
had been more than 30 years connected with the turf.
An inquest was held on his body yesterday, and a ven•
i-dict returned of Accidental Death,

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
Two Extra Performances only, at Reduced
Niees, on Friday, September 18, and Saturday, September
19. with Piccolomini, Spezia, Ortola.ui' . Ginglini, Violetti,
Wiest, Beneyentano, awl Belletti, when will be presented
LA TRAVIATA and IL DON GIOVANNI.
PRICES :
Boxes to accommodate four persons,
- Grand Tier, Pit Tier, and One Pair £2 2 0
Two Pair .................. .
0 15 0
Three Pair
Pit Stalls , 010 6
0 3 6
Pit
Gallery Stalls 0 3 6
Gallery
___--.--

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.—Lessee, Mr.
Dillon. —Proprie t or, Mr. Arnold.—Under
the joint Management of Miss LOUISA PYNE and Mr. W.
HARRISON.—WiII Open for an OPERA SEASON of
THREE MONTHS, on MONDAY, Sept. 21. t, 1857, with
the following Distinguished Artistes :—Madamc Caradori,
Miss Correlli, Miss Susan Pyne, Miss Marian Prescott, Miss
Cuthbert, Mrs. H. Manley, and Miss Louisa Ppm (her First
Appearance since her return from America); Mr. Augustus
Braham, Mr. A. St. Albyn, Mr. Edmunds, Mr. Hamilton
Draham, Mr. Ferdinand Glover, Mr. Bernard, Mr. It erby,
Mr. Wallworth, Mr. G. Honey, Mr. Weiss, and Mr. W. Har-
rison (his First Appearance since his return from America )
Conductor, Mr. Alfred Mellon. The Orchestra will be selected
from the Royal Italian Opera, Jullien's Band, and the Orches-
tral Union. The Chorus selected entirely from the Royal
Italian Opera. Stage :Manager. Mr. E. Stirling. Assistant
Acting Manager, Mr. William Brough. Ballet Master, Mr.
Frampton. Chorus Master, Mr. G. Smythson.—Private
Boxes, V 12s. ed., £2 25., and £1 u s.6d. ; Stalls, 6s. ;
Dross Circle, ss. ; Upper Boxes, 4s. ; Amphitheatre Stalls,
3s. ; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, 15.—The Box Office will be open on
Thursday, Sept. 17th, under the direction of Mr. Chat-
torton, jun.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Lessee—Mr. J. B. Buckstone.
rnis EVENING, to commence at Seven o'clock. with
Shakespeare's Comedy of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING.
13satrice, Mrs. Catherine Sinclair (her 9th appearance in this
sountry) ; Benedick (9th time), Mr. Howe ; Dogberry, MU
Compton ; Hero, Miss M. Oliver.
After which, the new and successful Comedy, entitled
VICTIMS, in which Mr. Buckstone, Mr. Howe, Mr. William
Farren, Miss Reynolds, Miss Emma King, &e., will appear.
To conclude with THE GLEANERS.
Orchestra Stalls (which may be retained the whole of the
evening), 6s. each. (No charge for booking.)
First Price. s. d. Second price. s. d
Tress Boxes
Upper Boxes 3 0 Upper Boxes 2 0
it . 2 0 Pit 1 0
ower Gallery 1 0 Lower Gallery 0 6
tipper Gallery 0 6No half-price to Upper Gallery,

THEATRE ROYAL, A DELPHI.
Lessee—Mr. Ben. Webster.
THIS EVENING, will be performed the new Comic
piece, called URGENT PRIVATE AFFAIRS.
After which, will be revived the celebrated nautical drama
of THE PILOT, a Tale of the Sea. Long Tom Collin, Mr.
T. P. Cooke ; Captain Burroughcliffe, MrAtright ; The Pilot,
Mr, C. Selby ; Kate Plowden, Miss Mary Keeley.
Followed by MY`'.PRECIOUS BETSEY. Mr. Wright,
P. Bedford, Mary Keeley, &c.

QTRAND THEATRE.—Lessee, Mr. T. Payne.
—THIS EVENING will be performed
A ROLAND FOR AN OLIVER. Mr. J. Kinloch and
Miss Harriet Gordon.
Followed by BA'3HELOR'S BUTTONS. Miss M. A
Victor and Mr. Clarke.
After which, the highly-successful and original burlesque,
written by Leicester Buckingham' entitled LA TRAVIATA;
or, THE LADY CAMELEON. Miss Craven, Miss "Victor,
Mr. F. Charles, Mr. G. Bolton, Mr. J. Howard, and Mr. J,
Clarke.
To conclude with THREE PAIR OF LOVERS.
Commence at Seven. Stalls. 3s. ; Boxes, 2s. ; Pit, 18.1
Gallery. 6d. ; Private Boxes, 11. is.

ROY AL OLYMPIC THEATRE.
Lessees. Messrs. F. Rob=on and Emden.
THIS EVENING, will be performed the new drama 01
THE LIGHTHOUSE.
After which, the comedietta, entitled A SUBTERFUGE
Mrs. Stirling, Mr. G. Vining, and Mr. G. Murray.
To conclude with the original Extravaganza, by R Aped
B. Brough, Esq., called MASANIELLO. Messrs. Rob.
son, Cooke, Danvers, do. ; Misses Swanborongh,
Thirlwall
Hughes, Bromley, and Mrs. Melfont.
Commence at Lalf-past Seven.

t)OVAL SURREY THEATRE.
Lessees, Messrs. Shepherd awl Croswick,
THIS EVENING, will be performed BIRD IN THE
II %ND WORTH TWO IN THE BU H. Messrs. Shepherd,
W. H. Eburne, B. Potter, Widdicomb, Vollairo, W. Smith ;
Miss Chalmers, and Miss M. Ellurre
After which, CHRISTY'S MINSTRELS will appear.
Followed by OUR TRA.VIATA.
To conclude with the Christy Minstrels.

CIANTERBURY HALL, Westrninster-road.—
kJ OPEN EVERY EVENING.—The
big company of Vocalists are engaged for the performance o
'elections from all the popular OPERAS, MADRIGALS
CHORUSES, GLEES DUETS, dic., viz.: Sirs. Pa.lmyre, Misc
E. Scott, klisa Brunell, Mrs. Le Jenne, Miss Leslie, and
Madame Marietta: Herr 14: Jonghmans, It, Grover T. Far-
rant, S. :0%0r.., J. Barker, W. Melling, P. Corri, Senor An.
tonio, E. L. Mime, and YU. St. A byn ; Master Corri; Messrs
Sam. Collins, and E. Mackney. Pianoforte, Mr Cecil
Hicks; harmonium, Master Winning ; Director, Herr F,
Jonglimang Commence at Seven o'cl,ek pre,i4ely. S
pera, Co— until twelve o'clock.—Sigmor PIOCO will perfo.m,
at ha f-past Eight and half-past Ten, every Evening.