The Sun.
London, England, 1850-07-12 00:00:00

UNION BANK OF LONDON.

The eleventh annual meeting of the proprietors of
this company, was held on Monday at the offices of the
company, No. 2, Princes-street ; Sir Peter Laurie in
the chair. After the usual preliminaries.
The SECRETARY read the report of the directors
for the past year, from which it appeared that,
notwithstanding the extreme depression in the
value of money, the net profits of the year amount
to 33,858/. 95., out of which sum the directors
now declare a dividend of 6 per cent. per annum,
clear of income-tax, amounting to 25,3741., and
appropriate 5001., as usual, in reduction of the preli-
minary expenses, leaving an unappropriated balance
of 7,984!. 93. to be carried to profit and loss new ac-
count. In terms of a resolution of the proprietors at the
last meeting, thefollo wing modification on the subject of
allowing interest was agreed upon :—" On all accounts
where the balances shall at no time during the pre-
ceding six months have been below 5001., interest at
the rate of 2 per cent. will be allowed on the
minimum monthly balance, as heretofore. On all
accounts where the balances shall at no time
during the preceding six months, have been below
2001, interest at the rate of 1 per cent. will
be allowed on the minimum monthly balance. On
accounts which at any time during the pre-
ceding six months shall have been below 2001.,
no interest will be allowed." Inquiries having been
made by several proprietors with reference to a
connexion supposed to exist between this bank
and the Royal Bank of Australia, the directors
feel that it will be satisfactory to the proprietors to
receive their assurance that the only connexion
which ever existed between this company and
the bank in question was the ordinary one
of banker and customer ; and that the dealings
of this bank with the Royal Bank of Australia
were always confined within such limits as to ex-
clude all possibility of ultimate loss accruing to this
company. Frog► the statement of accounts, it ap-
peared that the assets for the year amounted to
3,470,3421. 3s. 61, and the liabilities to 3,436,4831.
14s. 6d., leaving a surplus profit of 33,858/. 9s.
This sum was appropriated in the following manner:—
Dividends on paid up capital to 31st December, 1849,
at 3 per cent. 12,687/. ; half-year to 30th June, 1850,
12,6871, which leaves a sum, after paying 5001. for
preliminary expenses, of 7,984/. 95., to be carried to
the profit and loss new account.
In answer to a question from Mr. RICHARDSON,
The CHAIRMAN said that a saving of 6,0001. was
effected this year, in comparison with the previous, on
the sum paid as interest on the deposit accounts; and
in answer to another question from Mr. Goldsmith,
the Chairman said that there was a large increase in
the custom of the bank.—(Cheers.)
The CHAIRMAN then, after stating the recommen-
dation of the proprietors, that each director should
hold stock to the extent of a hundred shares, pro-
posed that the report now read should be adopted by
the meeting:
Mr. RICHARDSON complained that the report was
not sufficiently specific with regard to the mode of
management. He thought the proprietors should be
fully informed as to the general expenses, as to the
way in which they made so much money, whether by
the legitimate business of banking or by speculation.
The CHAIRMAN replied that their business was con-
ducted entirely on the legitimate principles of bank-
ing, and that they did not embark in bill speculations.
He referred to the quotations on 'Change as a proof
of the high estimation of the company in the com-
mercial world, and stated that the reserved fund was
duly deposited in the Bank of England for their pro-
tection.—(Cheers.)

Captain'PAKENll AM, a banker of Florence, bore
testimony to the zeal and judgment with which the
directors discharged the duties of their office, and in-
sisted that they were worthy of the fullait confidence
of the proprietors.

A SHAREHOLDER inquired if the Chairman had any
objections to give a more detailed account of the
assets?

The CHAIRMAN said he did not think it would be
for the interest of the bank to go at present into such
details ; but he could assure him that the business
was as well managed as that of the Bank of England.
He might also mention that the sum invested in go-
vernment securities amounted to 600,0001.
In answer to a question from Mr. Raowenr,
The CHAIRMAN said the " Rest" amounted to
60,00a_

Mr.
Mr.
Mr.

After some further discussion, the report was
seconded by Mr. BROWNE, and agreed to; and the
retiring directors having been re-elected, the meeting,
after a vote of thanks to the chairman, separated.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
LIVERPOOL JULY MEETING.--THURSDAY.
Free 114ndicap of 10 601'3., each, h ft, and 30 added.

T.Y.C. (14 Siths.)

Sir R Pigot's California, 3 yrs, sst 411) ...(G. Mann) 1
Mr. Maugan'a Portia, 4 yrs, 7st 513 (Keegan) 0
Mr. Heap's Brown Fly, aged, Tat llb ...(J. Evans) 0
Mr. W. Jones's Magician, 4 yrs, Tat 31b...(G. Oates) 0
Mr. Copeland's Lass of Underley, 3 yrs, sst 71b
Mr. Pedley's Lady Spcely,3 yrs, sst 71b ...(Alcrofi) 0
Betting-7 to 4 agst Calit.rnis, 7to 2 agst Portia,
4 to 1 agst Lady Speedy, and 5 to 1 agst Brown Fly.
Won by a length; a dead heat fir second between Portia
and Brown Fly. Run in 51 secs.
Sweepstakes of 10 sovs, each, h It, and 30 added. T.Y.C.
(12 Subs.)

Mr. Jamieson's Taly (to be sold for 501.) (Charlton)
Mr. Clough's Clara, 6 yrs (501.) (G. Oates) 2
Mr. W. Stebbings's Osbaldeston, 3 yrs (501) (Basham) 3
The following also started:—Mr. Cunningham's The
Mease, 6 yrs (501.), (Evans)—Mr. J. R. Scott's Adminis-
trator, 6 yrs (Holmes)—Mr. Dawson nd Cripple Kate,
2 yrs (501)—Mr. Lawson's La Voleuse, 4 yrs (501,)
(Flatman)—Mr. Wadlow ria Little Jenny, 3 yrs (50/.)
(W. Sharpe)—Mr. Wilkins nn Caulifl wer, 5 yrs (501)
(Marlow)—Captain Liddell's Anthony, 4 yrs (504)
(Whitehouse).
Betting-5 to 2 agst Cripple Kate,' 4to 1 each agat
La Voletise and Administrator, 9 to 2 agst Osbaldeston,
and sto 1 agat Clara. Won easily by a length. Run
in 54 secs.
The Liverpool Cup of 200 Boys., added to a Handicap
of 25 sots. each, 15 ft., and 5 only if declared; the
second to receive 501. Two miles. (126 Subs., 77 of
whom declared.)
Capt. Hervey's Windischgratz, Sat 71b ...(G. Mann) 1
Mr. J. Day's Cuckermouth, Est 131 b (Wakefield) 2
Mr. Drinkald's Juggler, 4 yrs, Sat 131 b (Rodney) 3
Duke of Richmond's Vampyre, Bst Sib ...(Flatman) 4
Mr. J. Lowry's Kennington, 4 yrs, 7st 31b (Basham) 5
Mr. Whitelegg na Keleghea, 6st 101 b (J. Evans) 6
Mr. Walter's Maid of T. Valley, Est 121 b (Charlton) 0
Mr. Kemp na Sprite filly, 3 yrs, 4st 101 b ...(Wells) 0
Betting-2 to 1 agat Windischgratz, 4 to 1 agst
Cockermouth, 9 to 2 agst Maid of Team Valley, 5 to 1
agst Vampyre, and 8 to 1 agst Juggler. Won in a
canter by tour lengths. Maid of Team Valley and
Sprite filly bolted. Run in 3 min. 32 secs.
The Derby Handicap of 10 soya. each, and 80 added.
One mile. (25 Subs.)
Lord Eglinton's Elthiron, 4 yrs, Bst 51b.... .(Marlow) 1
Lord Clifden's Rathmines, 6 yrs, 6st 71b...(Charlton) 2
Lord Stanley's Uriel, 4 yrs, 7st 121 b (Flatman) 3
The following also ran :—Mr. Jones's Supping Stone,
3 yrs, 6st 71b (Wakefield)—Sir R. Pigot's California, 3
yrs, sst 41b (G.' Mann)—and Mr. Lawson's Eunuch, 3
yrs, sst (Ashmal).
Her Majesty's Plate of 100 guineas; for three yrs old,
51b; four, 9st llb; five, 9st 111 b; six and aged,
lOst 21b. Heats, two miles.
Capt. Hervey's Strongbow, 4 yrs (Flatman) 1 1
Lord Stanley's Legerdemain, 4 yrs Butler) 2 dr
Mr. Mangan's Hope, 5 yrs
First heat won by half a length; second walked
over for.

The Foal Stakes of 100 soya. each, h ft, for three yra
old. Once round and a dia. (4 Subs.)—Mr. Jacques's
Mildew received forfeit.

Match 200 L, h ft, 83t 71b each. T.Y.C.—Lord Stan-
ley's Crotchet received. Lord Caledon's c by Simooin
out of Lady Caroline paid.
The Grosvenor Stakes of 10 sovs. each, h ft, with 30
added. One mile and a quarter. (3 Subs.)—Lord
Stanley's Uriel walked over.
IPSWICII RACES—THURSDAY.

The County Members' Plate of 50 soya., added to a
sweepstakes of 5 sous. each; three yrs old, 7st 51b;
four, Bst 71b; five, 9st; six and aged, 9st 31b; mares
and geldings allowed 31b; winners extra, and the
second to save his stake. Heats, two miles.
Mr. S. Rogers's Vasa, 4 yrs -.. . .
Mr. Parr's Chicot, 4 yrs
Mr. Rogers's fby Earl of Richmond, 3 yrs
Both heats won by a head.
The Town Member's Plate of 50 soya, added to a sweep-
stakes of 5 soya. each. Conditions as fur the County
Member's Plate.
Mr. Gurney's Bullfinch, 3 yrs 1 1
Captain Lowther's Watchdog, 6 yrs
Mr. Stephenscm's Goodwood, 4 yrs
The. Hunter's Selling Stakes of 3 goys. each, with 15
added; the winner to be sold for 70 bOVS., two miles,
were won in three heats by Slashing Jack, 4 yrs,
beating Frank, 6 yrs, and Sir Benj4min, 4 yrs.
MANSFIELD RACES— rHURSDAY.

The Sherri° id Stakes of 3 sous. each, with 30 added;
the second to save his stake, and the winner to pay
3 sous. to th- Ned. Heats, one wile and a half.
Mr. Whitworth's Lady Jerkey, 843111 (J. Frol,t) 3 1 1
Mr. W. Baxter's fby Sa. Haw., dam by Col-
wick, 4 yrs, Bst 3lb (F. Marion) 1 2 2
Mr. W..Langlty's The Dart, 9st 1 110 (Arthur) 2 3 dr
First heat won by halt length, the second and third
easily.
The Portland Stakes of 2 soya, each, with 15 added;

about two miles.

Savory's Lecomte, 5
,yrs, 9st 11Ib ...(F Marson) 1
Jon( s s Flirt, 4 yrs, Sst 4)b (Arthur) 2
Houghtoi's Sir Charles, aged, 9.4 4 (J est) 3
.r. bf by Ilawiek, out of Miss Burnley, bolted
The Innkeepers' Purse was not run for when our account

was dispatches.

CHIC.
MARYLEBONE CLUB ANI
TON CLUB A
This match commenced yest
give the first day's play:

KET.
D GROUND v. LEAMING-
.ND GROUND.
terday at Lord's Ground. We

LEAMINGTON-'
J. Wisden, b Dakin
G. Armitage, b Lillywhite 7'
W. Norton, Esq., b Lilly-
white ...
G. Parr, b Dean
11. T. King, Esq., b Cole-
ridge
R. B. Snaythies, Esq., run
out .......

FIRST INNINGS.

Lord Burghley, b Dean ... 29
Capt. Lindow, b Dean .... 3
Lord Guernsey, b Dean ... 2
J. Wynne, Esq., st Nichol-
son, b Dean ..... 13
Lord IL Loftus, not out .. 5
B I,lb 2 ............•.. 3

Total 186

MARYLEBONI - FIRST INNINGS.
W. Nicholson, Eiq., b Ar- E. Hartopp, Esq , run out 0
mitage
C. Aurae, Esq.. b Wisden l7'S. Soames, Esq., b King... 12
J. Dean, b Wisden 3' W. Lillywhite, sen., not out 3
C. Coleridge, Esq., b Wivden 91 B 13, 1b 1 l4
R. Kynaston, Esq., c -
Burghley, b Wisden 6 Total
S. Dakin, b King ... 13

THE COUNTIES OF
This grand match was coi
yesterday. It drew forth a
The following is the score:—

KENT AND SURREY.

tmenced at Kennington Oval
,arge concourse of spectators.

SURREY -IS
J. M. Lee, Esq., b Hillyer.. 12
Julius Cxsar. b F. Pilch ... 36
W. Cairn, b Hiukly ... 1
N. Felix, Esq., run out ... 33
J. Chester, st Clifford, b
Bligh
G. Bruckwell, b Willsher st'i
W. Martingell, b Willaher 2' Total
KENT-FIRST INNINGS.
W. Pilch, b ..)ay
E. Martin, not out 7
E. Clitruid, not out 3

M INNINGS.

C. H. Hoare, Esq., not out 10
T. Sherman, b Willsher 0
J. Lockyer. b Willsher 0
1). Day, c Willsher, b W
Pilch
B 16, 1b 7, ws,n b 4

WORKING MAN'S MONUMENT

TO SIR HOBERT PEEL.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.
Sfit,-1 am anxious to convey to the public the
fact, that as well as the long list of trustees we have
obtained to the above cause, the names of the Earl of
Aberdeen, Lord Cornwallis, Mr. Cobden, M.P., Mr.
Cubitt, lr., the Earl of Denbigh, the Marquis of
Donegal, Lord Dunfermline, and Mr. Duncombe,
M.P, have been received as patrons, with their very
warm wishes for the complete success of the mea-
aure.—l am Sir, Yours faithfully,
JOHN DOWNES, Hon. Sec.
Committee-rooms, Belvidere Hotel, Pentonville,
London, July 11, 1850.
On Wednesday morning, Mr. John Barber, the
registrar of coal-whippers of the port of London,
waited upon Mr. Gladstone, M.P., with 101., col-
lected in pence, the subscription of the registered
coal-whippers towards raising a fund for defray-
ing the expenses of a national monument to
the memory of Sir Robert Peel. Every
registered coal-whipper gave his penny as a
token of gratitude for the services rendered tc the
country by the late gifted statesman, who had ena-
bled them to obtain cheap bread. M.r.',Gladstone re-
ceived the penny subscriptions of the coal-whippers
with much plensure, and assured Mr. Barber he
should not fait to name the subject at the general
meeting to be held at the London Tavern.

IMPROVED ORDER OF OLD FRIENDS.—On Mon-
day last the anniversaryof this social and provident body was
celebrated at the Copenhagen douse, Islington, when a very
numerous party of the members and their friends sat down
to a splendid dinner, which reflected great credit to Mr.
Garrett, the worthy host, and gave much satisfaction.
Brady, Esq., presided as chairman, and was supported by
some of the most influential members of the order. Aster the
cloth was withdrawn, and the customary loyal toasts had
been given, the Chairman gave " Prosperity to the Improved
Order of Old Friends," which was received with much cheer-
ing. Then followed "The Memory of Sir Robert Peel,"
drunk with silence. Afterwards the Chairman, in a few but
appropriate words, proposed "The Metropolitan Benefit Socie-
ties Asylum," which drew from Mr. W. J. Cole some
lengthened observations, which were listened to with much
attention, and at their close elicited great applause. The
company then adjourned to the beautiful gardens until
the evening, when a ball took place, and was attended by a
large assemblage of ladies. The greatest conviviality and
good feeling was kept up till a late hour.

- -
William Penn and Thomas Story once sheltered
themselves from a shower of rain in a tobacco-house, the
owner of which said to them," You enter without leave.
Do you knew who lam ? lam a justice of the peace." To
which Story replied, " My friend, here, makes such things as
thee,--ho is Crintruor of Pennsylvania."

HER MAJESTi'S THEATRE
7 The reprise of La Tempesta, and the only
only appaatra
'mice on the stage or Madame Pasta ; such
were the
announcements of the programme for last even-
ing at Her Majesty's Theatre, and the
.crowd at the doors, the crush to get in, and
the cram when in, fully equalled the crush,
the crowd, and the cram of the most crowded of
the Jenny Lind nights. Every portion of the theatre
in which it was possible to hear the music was oc.
cupied before the rising of the curtain, and we are
certain that there must have been many who, from
the crowded state of the house, could not have
had a glimpse of the stage during the whole
evening. Carlotta Grisi, whose engagement termi-
nated a few evenings since, in consequence of which
the run of La Tempesta was interrupted, has been
persuaded to renew it for the remainder of the season.
Last night was the commencement of her re-engage-
ment, and never did she appear more lively, more airy,
more graceful, more fascinating, more Ariel-like, in a
word, than she did last evening. Sontag was in ex-
cellent voice, and sang the music of Miranda with a
flute-like sweetness, and with an accuracy of intona-
tion, and a brilliancy of execution, that has never
been approached. Lablache was as wonderful'
as ever as Caliban, and Parodi sang the
Brindisi with a gusto and an abandon
that secured for her an enthusiastic encore. The
several performers, chorus- singers, and musicians are
now well up in their respective parts, and the opera
acts as close as possible. It was performed last
night in a manner that may, without exag-
geration, be designated as absolutely per-
fect, and the enthusiastic applause which it
elicited proved that its popularity is still on the in-
crease. All the artistes were frequently called for
during the course of the performance. After the
opera there was a divertissement, in which Amelia
Ferraris excited a perfect furore by the
performance of her terpsichorean wonders.
and then came the grand event of the evening, the
re-appearance, for one night only, of Madame Pasta,
in the scene of her former triumphs. We bad been
prepared to make great allowances for the ravages
which time must, as we imagined, have made in the
person and in the voice of the:Queen of Lyric Tragedy,
but there was no need of such allowances, time has
dealt kindly by Madame Pasts, the majestic form is
as queen-like as ever, the features still retain their
mobility and expression, and are still the obedient expo-
nents of the inspiration of genius ; it is in the voice alone
that the ravages of time are perceptible, and even the
voice has not suf&red to the extent to which it might
naturally have been expected it would have suffered. .
A diminution of power in the upper notes, and a conse-
quent defect of intonation whenever the voice
is forced, is the only perceptible defect ;
but the middle and low notes are as rich, as expres-
sive, as effective as ever. The scenes chosen for her
appearance were the prison scene in Anna Bolena
and the finale to the opera. Never hare we
seen anything more majestically pathetic than her
acting in those scenes. There is no one
on the stage who ever has approached, or who can
even now approach, her in the expression of queen-
like dignity and lofty majesty; the recitative was
rendered with a power that reminded one of the
Madame Pasta of former days; and, making allowance
for the defect of intonation in the upper notes,
the vocalization was wonderful. The Anna Bolena
of Madame Pasta, considered as a histrionic perform-
ance, was the most perfect example of lofty and
tragic conception perfectly carried out that
we have ever seen—it was unapproachable in
its excellence. She was admirably supported by her
favourite pupil, Madile. Parodi, upon whom her
mantle has descended, and who sustained the part of
Jane Seymour. The applause was enthusiastic
throughout. Madame Pasta was twice recalled,
and retired loaded with bouquets. The house was
crowded.

Amongst the distinguished visitors were—the Duke of
Devonshire, the Duke and Duchess of Cleveland and
Lady Augusta Poulet, the Prince Troubetzkoi, hie
Excellency the Russian Minister, the Baroness Bru-
now, Mdlle. Olga de Lechner, Mr. Blackburne and
party, his Excellency the Belgian Minister and Me-
dame Van de Weyer, his Excellency the Marquis
of Normanby, the Marchioness of Normanby, the
Earl of Mulgravo and party, the Marquis of Do-
negal, the Earl of Lonsdale, Earl Darnley, the
Countess Dowager of Essex and Miss Johnstone, tbe
Earl and Countess of Verulam, the Countess of Camper-
down,_ the Earl of Malmesbury, the Earl of Belfast, Earl
Granville, the Earl and Countess Bruce, the Viscount
Somerton, the Viscount Ranelagh, the Viscount Enfield,
the Viscount and Viscoutess Stuart, the Viscount
Deerburst, the Viscount Dunkillin, the Dowager Lady
Monson, Lord Ward, Lord Henry Vane, Lord William
Lennox, Lord and Lady Templemore, Lord Ernest
Bruce, Lady Vernon, Lady Colquhoun, Lady Dou-
glas, Lord Brooke, Lord Dalmeny, the Hon. Mr. Mau-
-1 deville, Major the Hon. P. Needham, the Hon. Claude
Lyon, General the Hoe. H.Cavendisb, General the Hon.
A. Upton, the R. C. Neville. the Hon. Mr. and
Mrs Dudley Ward, tbe Hon. A. Vivian, the Hon. A.
Cunningham Sr Henry Webb, Bart.; Sir H. Menx,
Bart; Lady and Miss Meux, General Sir Frederick
Trench, Bart., M.P.; Licutel ant-General Sir Alexander
Woodford, Bart., and Lady Wor,dford, Sir Ralph
[Toward. Barr., M.P., and Lady Howard, Mr.
and Lady El'zAbeth Goding. Lady White-
head, Sir John Burgoyne, Bart., Mr. Tuffnell, M.P.,
Major Paekhurst, Miss Harvey, Mr. Hardwick, Captain
Capt.in smith, Mr. C. J. Palmer, Captain
Sutton. Mr. Joseph Bewley. Captain Lane, Mrs. Shel-
ley, Mrs. Weceler, Mr. Fier,, Mr. Thompson, Colonel
and Mrv. Daniel, Colonel Dixen, Mr. Arabi'', Mr. and
Miss Evvi-gs, Mr. C. Burry Baldwin, M.P., Miss Bellew,
Mr. and Mrs. Atkins, n, Mr. B. Bingham, Mr. Hubert
de Burgh, Mr. Brereton Trelawny, Mr. Wentworth
Bosville, Mr. Chetwynde, &e.

DIRECT BIRMINGHAM, OXFORD, READING, AND
BRIGHTON RAILWAY.—On Tuesday. the 9th, and Thursday,
the 11th inst., Master Brougham proceeded, under the Wind-
ing- up Acts, to settle the list of contributories in this com-
pany as tar as respected the defaulting -11ottees. The list of
pr,pared by the official manager, bin James Hut.
ton, comprised upwards of 2,500 individuals, and the Master
appointed 500 cases for hearing cn each of these days, and it
being considered inconvenient to bring such a large number
of persons to the chambers of the Master in liouthampton.
buildings, leave was obtained to sit on the days appointed in
the court of the Vice-Chancellor, Sir James Wigram, in
Lincoln's Inn. This is the firs instance of the Master in
Chancery sitting in this court under the Winding up Acts.
The cases presented the gi-neral features of the railway allot-
ments at the peri,:d of October, 1645, when the panic took
place ; out of a very large amount of shares allotted the de-
posits of scarcely one-twentieth part were paid, and the allot-
tees of the remainder it was now sought, by the operation of
tho Winding-up Act, to make liable to contribute towards the
expenses incurred in the formation of the company. On
Tuesday the Master settled 300 cases, and on Thursday he
succeeded in d►sposing of 500 more; the remainder of the list
will be proceeded with on Saturday, the 13th, and on the
18th, 19th, and 20th.

Loss BY FIRE OF THE AMERICAN STEAMER
GRIFFITH, AND DREADFUL Loss OF LIFE.—We regret
to state that accounts have arrived in England of
the total loss by tire of the American Steamer
Griffith in Lake Erie on the 16th of last month,
with a large party of British emigrants on board,
the lives of most of whom fell a prey to the devouring ele-
ments of fire and water. It appears that the Welleaden.
American emigrant- ship left London on the 7th of May with
emigrants, principally from Cambridgeshire and the adjoin-
ing counties, and after one of the quickest voyages on record,
reached New York on the 26th of that month. Upwards of
200 of the emigrants proceeded up the Hudson River and
reached Lake Erie on the 14th June. They then engaged a
passage across the Lake in the Griffith steamer, and at about
three A.M. on the 16th, when they had reached within thirty
miles of their destination, a fire broke out in the stern of the
ship which baffled all the efforts of the crew and the emigrants
t subdue it. The captain then made an effort to run the
ship ashore, which, as far as the security of the lives of the
passengers was concerned, was favoured by the wind keeping
the flames dear of the head of the vessel, and enabling the
bulk of the passengers to take shelter there. The vessel had
reached within half a mile of the shore, when it struck on a
sand-bank, having nine feet of water upon it. The entire
ship became instantly enveloped in flames, and as the only
remaining hope of escape such of the passengers and crew as had
not been burnt, were obliged to leap overboard. Some few
reached the shore, but the rest met with a watery grave.
The numbers lost have been variously stated at from 150 to
200. Of thirty persons from a village near Ely (men, women
and children), only three were saved. One person lost his
wife, two children, and his mother, and has sent an account
of the melancholy disaster to his friends in England.
THE MoNBY- TAKERS IN THE CHURCHES. —A
visitor to Stratford-on-Avon Church and Shakspere's Tomb
complains that although "the • living' is a much more.
lucrative one than that of thousands of working and lsartsa,
clergymen," the parish clerk is allowed to extract sixpence
each as his demanded charge from visitor"' to the church,
under pretence that " he receives no salary or other emolu-
ment." The complainant suggests that the exhibitor" ought
at least to follow the example of other showmen by admitting
children at half-price, and taking the money at the door
before the exhibition commences." He should be thankful,
however, that in the exhibition of the real tomb of so no-
torious a character as Sirekspere in so interesting a church
as Stratford-on-Avon', he was subjected to "no extra charge"
whatever, sach as Madame Trisaud would undoubtedly have
exacted, on the- Chamber of Horrors principle, could she
have got hold of the genuine article before she went herself,
poor lady, "down among the dead men." As to half-price,
we do not believe that even in the great twopenny exhibition
of Sr. Paul's, children have any such privilege. Why should
they have it at Stratford-on-Avon, therefore, since the greet
central 'nude] establishment I,.toks so respectfully down upon
the rising gt-4,tretion as but ,o many little men and women,
eve:, though all at the charge of twopence" overhead ?

Builder.
The board of management of the Hospital for Con-
sugiption held a meeting 3 e,t,rday eyming, in the hoard-
room of Ow institution, in the Fulham-load: the Rev. Sir
Henry Foulis, Bert., in the chair. Some matters of minor
importance haviAg been adverted .to, it was. stated the ser-
mons preached on Sunday last, in the mori,lng by the Lord
Bishop of Salisbury, an:l in the evening by the Venerable the
Archdeacon of Middle,ex, had been productive of much
benefit to the charity, and had materially assisted the objects
of the Building Extension Committee.
nor INTELLIGENCE. WORCESTER, JULY 10
The hop bine in this district has suffered a little from the
late high winds, and will require some warm weather to
bring them about. The bine is free from filth, and will soon
has declined a trifle.— Wort. conic round again. Ths duty
cater Journal.
BURNING OT AN ICEUOUSE. —Yesterday a fire
broke out on the premises belonging to Mr. S. Hewitt, ice
merchant and fish salesman, at Barking, Essex. By the
exertions of the London Fire Brigade the conflagration was
extinguished, but not before the building was nearly de-
, etroyed aud the stuck of ic, coueitleraklY damaged by are, SK•