The Sun.
London, England, 1857-03-03 00:00:00

LONDON SAUSAGES.

(From the Lancet of t ebruary SS.)
London sausages—including the sub-divisions of
saveloy, black-puddings, anti pllonies—have al-
ways been regArdHd a 4 somewhat dubious articles
of food, being neither fish, flesh, fowl, nor good.
red-herring. The process of their manufacture has
been described as equivalent to a pracical illus-
tration of the adage " Give a dog a bad name,
and hang him." Horses, dogs, and cats are re-
puted to startle with prophetic dread at the sound
of a sausage-machine ; and wrifers on instinct can
adduce no parallel incident to that recDrded IT the
disconsolate sportsman, who, whilst regretfully
whi,tling the summons of his lost Ponto, observed
some sausages in a neighbouring window simulta-
wously wagging their tails. We have lately learnt
that these insinuations present the proceedings of
London sausage-makers in a rather favourable
light. It appears that they consider tender young
horseflesb, the meat of a defunct poodle, or the
mortal remains of a cat that has departed her ninth
life, as

"Too good
For human nature's wily food."

It is their custom, as reported by one of themselves,
to convert into sausages meat entirely unfit for hu-
man consumption ; whether rendered putrid by
keeping, or unwholesome by the diseased condition
of the (mimel which supplied it.
Our information concerning the poisonous influ-
ence of diseased or tainted meat has hitherto been
principally derived from continental sources. This
is not due to any supereminent honesty on the part
of our British dealers, but to the absence of any
effectual system of Medical Police in this country,
until the appointment last year of the Medical Offi-
cers of Health. One of these gentlemen, Dr. Aldis,
of St. George's, Hanover-square, district—recently
applied to the magistrate for an order to burn or
bury a quantity of offensive and putrid meat
(amounting to a hundredweight and a half) lying
on the premises of a sausage-maker in Gros-
venor-row, Pimlico, which was being con-
verted into sausages. Dr. Aldis and one of his in-
spectors described the filthy state of the meat. The
defendant then observed, "It would be quite useless
for him to think of carrying on business if proceed-
ings like the present were to be taken against him,
for there was not a sausage-maker's in London but
where the same description of meat was used." As
regards this man personally, we may remark that
it is possible society would recover the shock, even
if be were to shut up shop.
Now, the experiments of Gaspard and Magendie
have proved that putrid animal matter introduced
into the system of healthy animals induced a dis-
ease closely resembling the typhoid fever of man ;
and Dr. Christison records a c kse where the lives
of a whole family were jeopardised, and one of its
members died, from partakit,g of broth made frotn
meat like that above described. Amongst our
London poor, who consume the abominable gar-
bage of which, according to the above st item,nt,
cheap sausages are composed, it is not unusual to
meet with cases of fever, the cause of which is in-
volved in mystery ; and it is impossible to believe
that putrid meat, however spiced, may be eaten
with impunity, especially by a half-starved h man
being, living in a vitiated atmosphere, and often
with a gin-sodden constitution.
More than this, there occasionally occur amongst
our poor, cases of disease of a most anomalous kind,
and presenting many of those indefinite symptoms
which accompany the disease recognised
_indisGtieirl--
many as due to unwholesome sausages, d
lannWirtem-
guished as a special kind of poison.
"sausage poison ,
." and of
sausages are
eaten 84 died. In districts where thedsa
bdtistrtgii,icttlltyerteraocendutrorette in twenty years, 155 cases,
The symptoms are slow in progress agape r d
finite abdominal paths ; tormina , pp ,sse re_
eaten fresh, the disease is correspondingly rare.
irnadreee....
spiration ; irregular action of the heart
divai-
heart ; constipa-
tion, sometimes alternating with
nution of the accrotions and of nervous energy ; a
hoarse voice and frequent cough ; a cold skin, with
the hands and feet dry and hot. These are laid
down as the most marked symptoms due to the
influence of the animal poison, and which wear
away the thread of life until death finally ensues
from syncope. Now it is
n
the sausage poison of Germany is confined to that
at
omanufacturer,generatea poisonous
tllat thnoway proved
thate
country. Oa the other hand, we have it stated by
condition i s
putrefaction
state of the sausages supplied for the food of the
poor of London. The subject is one desQrving ear-
nest attention, especially as we are warned that the
terrible murrain which in 1745 destroyed !boo,?es.
i
00
cattle in one year is now approaching our .:ho
It is evident that the conscientious folks wb cut
np decomposed flesh into sausages wool at the
to feel conscience a
any qualms of _ s pa.pose.
c°aVtirsion of diseased
meat to too A e little

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April, 1854. Nei
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~. My lui3gs, liver,
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THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY LANE.—.
Lessee, Mr. E. T. Smith.
Acting Manager, Mr. C. Mathews. Stage Manager, Mr. R
Roxby. Scenic Artist, Mr. W. Beverley.
The eminent Comedian, Mr. Charles Mathews, every evening.
Re-engagement of Mr. and Mrs. Keeley.

Great Success of the Grand Christmas Pantomime, the
most magnificent ever produced on the English stage.
THIS EVENING, her Majesty's Servants will perform the
popular Comedy,
A CURE FOR THE HEARTACHE.

Characters by Messrs. C. Mathews, Keeley, Vincent, Til•
bury, Templeton, Carter, Walton ; Mrs. Frank Matthews,
kiss Cleveland, and Miss M. Oliver.

After which will be produced
SEE, SAW, MARGERY DAW ;
Or, Harlequin Holiday, and the Island of Ups and Downs.
The reduced prices as follows, varying throughout the
house to suit every one :—Galleries, ed. and ls. ; Second
Circle of Boxes, ls. Ed. ; Pit, 2s. ; First Circle of Boxes,
2s. 6d.; Dress Boxes, 3s. ; Stalls, Ss. ; Private Boxes,
108. Cd., V. ls., 1/. lls. 6d., and 2/. 2s.'

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE
THIS EVENING, will be performed

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A MIVSUMNIER NIGHT'S DREAM.
After which will be produced a new petite comedy, in two
acts, called OUR WIFE ; or, The Rose of Amiens. Princi.
pal characters by Messrs. Ryder, Harley, Fisher ; Misses
Non-u and C. Leclercq.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
THIS EVENING, to commence at Seven,
with the successful new Comedy, iu three acts, entitled
DOUBLE FACED PEOPLE. Characters by Mr. Buckstone:
Mr. Chippendale, Mr. Compton, Mr. W. Farreu, Mr. Rogers,
Mr. Clark, Miss Reynolds, Mrs. Poynter, and Mrs. E. Fitz-
wit i am.
Followed by (13th time) a new drama, called A WICKED
WIFE.

To conclude with Moncrieff g comic cbama of THE
IRRESISTIBLES,

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. C. Dillon.
THIS EVENING, will be performed the new drama, in
five acts, by Westland Mauston, Esq., entitled A LIFE'S
RANSOM. Lord Revesdale, Mr. C. Dillon ; Bancroft, Mr.
Stuart ; Felicia Revesdale, Mrs. C Dillon,
Followed by a new drama, by Stirling Coyne, Esq., entitled
ANGEL OR DEVIL. Mr. and Mrs. C. Dillon, Mr. J. L.
Toole, Mr. Barrett, &c.
After which, a new farce, entitled MY FRIEND FROM
LEATHERHEAD. Mr, Toole, Miss Wilton, and Mrs. B,
White.
To be followed by
CONRAD AND MEDORA;
or, Harlequin Corsair and the Little Fairy at the Bottom of
the Sea. The burlesque opening by W. Brough, Esq.,
founded upon the ballet of Le Corsair, as produced at Her
Majesty's Theatre. The harlequinade upon things in gene-
raL The new and magnificent scenery painted by Mr. F.
Fenton.

Conrad (the Corsair) Miss Woolgar
Pirbarto (his lieutenant) Mr. J. L. Toole
hied ora lira. Charles Dillon
Clowns
Mr. H. Marshall
The box-office open daily, from 11 to 5, under the super-
itendence of Mr. Chatterton, jun.
Carriages conveyinr, parties i 3 the Private Boxes to set
down at the State entrance in Burleigh-street.

THEATRE ROYAL, A DEL PHI.
Lessee—Mr. Ben. Webster.
THIS EVENING, will be performed the popular drama
of IRELAND AS IT IS. Mr. and Mrs. Barney Williams.
After which, A NIGHT AT NOTTING-HILL, in which
Mr. Wright and Pall Bedford will appear.
Followed by a new Piece de Caractere, entitled IN AND
OUT OF PLACE. Mrs Barney Williams.
To conclude with the new original comic drama, called
BARNEY THE BARON. Barney O'Toole, Mr. Barney

710) OYAL SURREY THEATRE,
Lessees, Messrs. Shepherd and Creswiek.
THIS EVENING, a new drama, entitled FRAUD AND
ITS VICTIM'S, Messrs. Creswiek, Shepherd, &c.

After which, HAIRLEQUIN AND THE SUMMER
QUEEN. Harlequin, Mr F. Clover •, Clown, Mr. Buck ;
Pantaloon, Mr. Bradbury; the Four Sprites, the Fillis Fa-
mily; Columbines. Mesdames Marie and Agnes.

THEATRE ROYAL, S A.DLER'S-W ELLS
Under the Manlgement of Mr. Phelps.

THIS EVENING, HENRY IV. Sir John Falstaff, Mr,
Phelps ; Henry. Mr. A. Rayner; Hotspur, Mr. H. Marston ;
Prince of Wales, Mr. F. Robin.on ; Francis, Mr. L. Ball;
Carrier, Mr. J. W. Ray : Luly Percy. Miss M. Eburne.
To conclude with FRIEND WAGGLES.

OTR AND THE ATRE.—Manager, M. T.
Z 7:, Payne.—This Evening will be per,brmed
a now Drama, FASHION AND FAMINE ; or, The Straw-
berry Girl. Julia Warren, Little Cordelia Froward.
Affer which, THE DEATH OF EVA, in which the
Howard Family will appear.
Followed by a Ballet Divertissement.
_ _

To conclude with DON'T LEND YOUR, UMBRELLA,
Commence at Seven. Stales, 3s. ; Boxes, 2s. ; Pit, is.
Callery, 6d.

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE,
Lessee, Mr. Alfred Wigan.
This Evening, the new drama, by TOM Taylor, Esq.,
carted A SHEEP IN WOLF'S CLOTHING.
A CONJUGAL LESSON. Lullaby, Mr. F. Robson.,
Follow:A by the new farce, by Bayle Bernard, Esq,
called A SPLENDID INVESTMENT.
Commence at half-past Seven.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. W. Cooke.
This Evening, with the original vocal music, and novel
rnd startling Equestrian Illustrations, invented by Mr. Win.
Cioke, the eqnestrian operatic drama of ROB ROY. Rob
Roy, Mr. James Holloway.
After which, the brilliant SCENES in the CIRCLE.
To conclude with the equestrian barlequinade called PAUL
PRY ON HORSEBACK.
CommeLee at seven o'clock. lircs Boxes, 4s, ; Upper
11,,xes 3s • Private Boxes,ll., from uo charge for booking ;
,_ _

. . ,
Pk., 2s. ; Gallery, is. ; Upper Gallery, 6d. _
l'ox•office open from Eleven till Four. Stage Manager,
Mr. W. West, Equestrian Director, Mr. W. Cooke, jun.

ANTERBURY HALL, Westminster-road.—
J OPEN EVERY EVENING.—The follow-
lug company of Vocalists are engaged for the performance of
l=elections from all the popula,: Operas, Madrigals, Choruses,
Glees, Ducts, &e., viz.: Miss E. Pearce, Mrs. J. Caulfield,
Miss Brunel], Miss Summers, and Madame Marietta; Mr. J.
Canfield, Herr F. Jonghmans, IL. ,Grover, T. Farrant, S.
Joles, J. Barker, W. Melling, P. Corti, Senor Antonio M.
de Solla, and E. L. Rime ; Masters Austin, Bennett, and
Corri; Messrs. Sam Collins, E. Mackney, and C. J. Wilkins.
Pi snoforto, Mr. Cecil Hicks; harmonium, J. Caulfield, jun.;
director, Mr. J. Caulfield. Commence at Seven o'clock pre-
cisely. Suppers, &c., until twelve o'clock.