The Sun.
London, England, 1857-07-02 00:00:00

HAY A A RKETS.

SMITHFIELD.—OId meadow hay, 31 Os to 418 s; new do.,
31 to 31 15 ; old clover, 31 103 to 5/ ss; new do., 3/ to
41 ss; and straw, 1/ 8s to 11 12s per load. Trade firm.
CUMBERLAND. —Old meadow hay, 31 03 to 4/ 8s ;
new do., 3/ to 31 18s; old clover, 3l 103 to 51 ss; new do.,
31 to 41 4s; and straw, 1/ 91 to 1/ 12s per load. A fair
demand.

WHITECHAPEL.—OId meadow hay, 3/ Os to 4/ 6s
new do., 2/ ISs to 3/ 15; old clover, 3/ 12s to 5/ 5s ; new
do., 3/ 3s to 4/ 4s ; and straw, 1/ 83 to 1/ 12s per load.
Trade rather brisk.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.—Monday, the 6th of
July, will be one of the great nights of the season—the
benefit of Madlle. Piccolomini—when the performances
will comprise a selection from the various operas in
which the versatile genius of this fascinating prima
donna has been mo't conspicuously displayed. An act
of "La Figlia del Regi'nento," with which the evening
is to commence, brings out both the gay and tender
elements in the character of the enthusiastic little
Vivandi6re. This will be followed by an act of the
"Trovature," with Spezia as the heroine, Guilini as
Manrico—perhaps one of hie best characters—and
Alboni, in her great part of Azucena. After this Pic- ,
ctilomini will again appear in the last act of the
" Traviata"—an opera which will always be remembered
as that which at once placed Madlle. Piccolomini in the
first rank of dramatic singers. To many the last selec-
tion which will be given will be chief attraction. The
concluding scene of I. Martiri will add the interest of a
new part to the evening's entertainments. Those who
have heard Madlle. Piceolomini in her famous duo "II
soon del arpe angelicke" say that both as a vocal and
dramatic effort it at least equals the greatest of the
achievements with which her name is already familiarly
associated. The occasion will be honoured by an un-
usual concentration of strength upon the ballet,iucluding,
among others, Rosati, just arrived from her Paris
triumphs, Boschetti, ICatrine,_and Per. a Nena.
ENGLISH GALLANTRY AT DELHI—LIEUT. J. J. ECK
F3RD.—The Times publishes a private letter, giving an
account of the gallant conduct of Lieut. J. Ecktord,
of the 6th Native Infantry, and son of General Eckford.
Our contemporary's Indian Correspondent says :
" Lieut. J. J. Eckford, of the 6th Native Infantry,
holding an Engineer appointment at Meerut, defended
his treasury against the mob for a considerable time, his
wife and family hiding in the garden. The house at last
was set on fire, and Mr. Eckford severely wounded on
the !eft temple. He remained insensible for a considei•
able time (after destroying several of his assailants), while
the premises were in flames, but miraculously escaped,
at er some hours, with his wife, child, and sister-in-law.
He is now out of danger on account of his wound." We
are enabled, from a private source of information, to
state that this gallant young officer killed, with his own
I and, four of the mutineers, as they, one after another,
sought to take his life. Such distinguished gallantry
ought not, and cannot, go unrewarded by the Govern-
ment.--Morning A dvertiser.
THE MURDER OF MR. LITTLE.—DUBLIN, Wednesday.
—Spode!) has been remanded until Thursday, the 9th
instant. Further evidence was given to-day, respecting a
razor, with " Spollen" scratched on it, which was found
last night in the canal,
The Vanderbilt, from New York, .yesterday, has
brought 170,0001., a considerable portion of which is on
French account. The Atlantic has also arrived with
225,0001. There was continued depression in the stock
market. Erie hnd fallen to 303,, and Reading to 711.
Illinois Central stood at 32. pm. The cotton and grain
markets were unchn,ged.
The West Il,ciia steamer Magdalena to-day will take
out 35,2706., chiefly in gold. The Cape steamer Arme-
nia-, carrit s 50,0001. on Government account.
THE " GEEAT EASTERN "—At a meeting of the Easttern
Steamship Company yesterday it . was announced tblst
the vessel may be launched in September, but that the
trial trip to Portland, Maine, will be deferred to the
April following. Her total cost will amount, including
all contingencies, to 597,1951., of which 190,0001. re-
mains to be met. Of this 92,0001, will be provided by
calls at present in arrear, and to supply the balance of
98,0001. the directors were empowered by the meeting to
borrow 100,000/. upon debentures.
DIVORCE IN SCOTLAND.—Detween the years 1540 and
1856, a period of 316 years, 317 Divorce Acts a vinculo
matrimonii were passed in Scotland. During the last
decennium 99 degrees of divorce had been granted at the
suit of husbands and 75 at the suit of wives, making a
total of 174.