The Sun.
London, England, 1850-09-07 00:00:00

DRAINMSB OF THE BUILDING FOE THE EXHIBITION

or 1851.

With a view to providing adequate drainage for
this building the Commissioners have requested per-
mission of Mr Alger, a builder, to drain it into his
sewer, lying between the Knightsbridge Barracks and
Kensington. Mr. Alger has accorded permission,
gratis for the term of one year, and has declared his
impression that he should be remunerated for a .ton-
tinuance of the drainage for a further period.
The Court accepted the offer, which was passod in
the usual form.

THE ORDNANCE mer.

It was then ordered that the reduced sheets of the
Ordnance map, on a scale of 12 inches to a mile,
should be sold to the public at 21 per sheet, the map
comprisibg 44 sheets in all.

SERIOUS FIRE AT A RAILWAY

STATION.

NOTTINGHAM, FRIDAY.—This morning, about
half-past eleven o'clock, the porters and draymen at
work in the goods-I,2rd at the Midland Railway Sh-
tion in this town were suddenly astonished by ob-
serving flames issuing from a number of bales of cot-
ton wool stacked under an overhanging roof on a e
outside of one of the sheds. Mr. Pettifer, the sta-
tion master, and other officials, were instantly apprise d
of the circumstance, and a messenger was dispatched
to the police-station for the assistance of the engines
and the fire brigade. In the meantime a great effort
was made to stay the raging of the flames, but without
any great success ; the only thing to be done effec-
tually was to remove the contents of the sheds to a
distance, and limit the destruction to the locality in
which the fire first broke out. By dint of hard labour
some 50 or 60 sacks of beans, wheat, and flour,
belonging to Seeley and Co., of Lincoln, were con-
veyed from the shed to a considerable distance. Many
tons of timber that lay around were also carried off,
and some 20 or 30 trucks laden with coal, all within
reach of danger, were likewise removed out of harm's
way. In this manner a considerable range of sheds
were preserved, and their contents, chiefly manu-
factured articles of great value, remained free from
even the slightest damage.
It was otherwise, however, with the shed near
which the flames were first seen to issue, and with
the bales of cotton, the spontaneous combustion of
which it is supposed originated the calamity • every
effort made proved unsuccessful, for the building
itself was completely destroyed in little more than an
hour, and not a single pound of cotton was preserved
from damage either by fire or water.
The shed was built of brick, and it singularly
happened to be the most substantial and costly in the
whole yard, all the rest being wood erections ; it was
24 yards long, 12 wide, and stood about the height
of a three-story house. The roof was of slate, and in
the inside it was fitted up with tiers of benches,
platforms, cranes, &c. Besides these, nearly the
whole of the contents having been timely removed,
only some three or four sacks of beans were burnt.
The cotton-wool weighed upwards of ten tons, and
was worth from 7d. to 70. a pound. It was con-
signed to Messrs. W. and S. Wilson, spinners, of
Radford, near Nottingham, and had been awaiting
removal thither f,r three or four months. _ _ _

The firemen with their two engines continued hard
at work during the day, assisted by others; but up to
the departure of the four PAL train with this account
the fire still continued to burn in places, although sa-
turated with tons of water.

Although the fact could not be decisively ascer-
tained, there is every reason to believe that neither
the company's shed nor Messrs. Wilson's cotton was
insured. The former will probably cost 3001. or 4001.
restoring ; and the cotton is stated to have been worth
6001. or 700/ Even supposing a portion of the latter
may be used in paper-making or for some other pur-
pose, still the loss falling up3n the two parties will, at
a moderate computation, amount to 1,000/. Very
liitle of the timber was burnt, the greater portion
having in good time been removed.

The electric telegraph has been established between
Vienna and Cracow. On the 26th ult., a despatch was
received from Cracow by the Minister of War in fire
minutes.

THE NEW NOVEL.
• Now ready at all the Libraries, in 3 vols.,
THE LUTTRELL S;i
Or,
THE TWO MARRIAGES. _

By FOLKESTONE WILL IA M S, Esq.
Author of " Shakspeare and his Friends," " _Maids of Honour," &c.
Henry Colburn, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-street.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Mr. B. Webster, Sole Lessee and Manager, Old Brom pion.
For a few nights only, Adelphi Company and Adelphi Pieces.
Sixth Appearance of Mr. Hudson in " The Knight or Arva."
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed THE KNIGHT OF ARVA. Don Diego Vol-
pone, Mr. Lambert ; the Duke de Chabannes ; Mr. Boyce ; Comit
Offenboer, Mr. Culienford ; the Knight of Arva, Mr. Hudson ; the
Princess Marina, Miss Woolgar.
Arter which an entirely new Extravaganza, entitled DO.
mEsnc ECONOMY. john Grumly, Mr. Wright ; Mrs. Grumly,
Mrs. F. Matthews.
To be followed by THE IRISH LION. Tim Moore, Mr. Hudson.
To conclude with THE ENCHANTED ISLE ; or, Raising the
Wind on the most Approved Principles. Alonzo, Mr. P. Bedford ;
Ferdinand. Miss Woolgar; Prospero, Mr. 0. ; Miss
Fitz william.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Proprietor and Manager, Mr. W. Batty.
The best ventilated Theatre in London.
Crowded Houses to witness the attractive and magnificent Spectacle
of Mazeppa, which, with brilliant novelties in the Wonders of the
Arena, form the most varied and attractive Entertainments in the
Metropolis, which will be continued a few nights longer.
THIS EVENING,
Will be produced Lord Byron's gorgeous Spectacle of MAZEPPA.
and the WILD HORSE. Mazeppa, Mr. N. T. Hicks.
To be succeeded by an inimitable Display of Batty's Feats of
Equitation in the Cirque Olympique, by the male and female Eques-
rians, and re-appearance of Madlle. Gardonl.
To conclude with THE WHITE FARM.
Box-office open From Eleven till Four
Stage Manager, Mr. W. West.

Under the Patronage of her Most Gracious Majesty, his Royal
Highness Prince Albert, &c. &c.
ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.
OPEN every MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, and
THURSDAY.
Repetition of the Grand Musical Ensemble.
Four Military Bands.
On MONDAY, September 9, the Bands of the Royal Artillery, the
2d Regiment of Life Guards, and tit:: Coldstream Guards, will, by
permission of their respective Co'onels, attend in full uniform, which,
added to the Band of the Establishment, will present an ensemble
but seldom heard, the whole conducted by Mr. Godfrey. The Pro-
gramme, select and varied, contains many choice morceaux, including
Eeethovcn's Grand Rattle Symphony, newly arranged by Mr. God-
fres, for this occasion.
On WEDNESDAY, September 11, the Boys of the Greenwich
Naval Asylum Stool, will, with their Juvenile Band, pay their an-
nual visit to the Gardens.
Pr.:aglow; ouccesa of the entirely new-modelled Dioramic Pic-
ture representing the PASSAGE of the ALPS by Napoleon and his
Army 1 the largest Picture in the World! with innumerable moving
Figures the size of life. Modelled, painted, and produced by Mr.
Denson and Son, assisted by Messrs. Adams, Wilson, &c. &c. The
Picture has occupied the Messrs. Denson for many months, and it is
confidently submitted to the Public as a chef-d'oeuvre of art, and not
nferior to any production of the day.
Another splendid Elephant.
The Splendid MENAGERIE has lately been enriched by several
Valuable Presents from the Queen.
The Musical Department is conducted by Mr. Godfrey. It will
be the aim of the Establishment to offer for the gratification of the
subscribers and the Public, the most Splendid Military Band in the
Kingdom ! ! Selected from the Bands of her Majesty's Horse and
Foot Guards, and the most eminent Artistes in the profession.
The following list of engagements will, it is hoped, convince the
Public, that the long-acknowledged excellence of the Band or this
Establishment will be fully maintained ! The Repertoire of Music
Will be most extensive and varied, arranged from the most Popular
Operas in this and other countries. Solo-Players—Messrs. Lazarus,
Prosperre, Egerton, Crozier, Webb, Holt, &c.
During the evening a grand Colossal, Scenic, and Pyrotechnic
Tableau illustrating the celebrated Picture by David, of Buonaparte
Crossing the Alps Showing a general view of the Region of the
Alps, stretching from the small mountain lake in the foreground to
the distant snow-clad mountains, crowned by the stupendous Mount
St. Bernard and its far-famed Monastery. A portion of the French
Army is first seen " en bivouac," presently the drums beat to arms,
and amid the clash of Military Bands and Martial Music, the Troops
commence the Ascent. The Soldiers are seen dragging the Artillery in
Trunks of Trees, now ascending almost Perpendicular Heights, and
traversing the most Terrific Ravines, but all difficulties are overcome,
and the Gallant Army is seen pursuing its course to the Fertile
plains of Italy.
The whole to conclude with a Gorgeous Display of Fireworks, by
Messrs. Southby, introducing, amongst various novelties, the most
admired feux d'artiflce of former seasons, jets d'eau, water rockets,
revolving pieces, a magnificent Transparency fifty feet in height,
painted by Messrs. Denson, representing Buonaparte on Horseback
cheering on his Troops, surrounded by warlike emblems, insignia of
honour, flags, trophies, &c., amidst a cerruscation of various coloured
firm

The complicated and difficult machinery, and the erection of the
picture under the direction of Mr. Thos. Lowe. The extensive gas
fittings by Messrs. Botcherby and Dixon, 23, King-street, Covent-
garden.

Admission. Is.

HIGH WATER Al LONDON BRIDGE.
Tula BAT —Morning 22 min. alter 2 I Evening 43 min. after 2
T -Meanow— Morning G min. after 3 I Evening 27 win. after 3

THE WEATHER.—SuN OFFICE, SEPTBHDER 7.
THERMOMETER, IN THE SHADE.
61—highest since noon yesterday.
40—lowest this morning and during the night.
59—this day, at noon.

BAROMETER, 30.41.
WIND N.E.—light breeze and fine weather.

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