The Sun.
London, England, 1850-05-23 00:00:00

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DEATH or. Ma. J. FERGUSSON, W. S.—We regret
to record the demise of James Fergusson, Esq., W.S, Char-
lotte-square, which took place on Sunday morning last. Mr.
Fergusson, we understand, was suddenly attacked with
apoplexy, and had only been ill for about two hours when
death terminated his sufferings. He became a member of

the Society of Writers to the Signet in 1814, and was gene-
rally esteemed by the profession, and by a large circle of
private friends.—Scottish Press.
In trifles, infinitely clearer than in great deeds,
actual character is displayed.—Eliza Cook's Journal.

Many of the principal manufacturers of this town
are engaged in the preparation of articles of, the first class
for an exposition to take place immediately in London. It
would appear it was originally intended to remove the entire
of the Birmingham exposition of last year, but this could not
be effected by reason of sales by private arrangemPnt having
diverted some of the specimens from the collection. Tce
loss, however, will not be felt, as their place will be supplied
by equally novel, if not more costly productions. In select-
ing the Messrs. Benetfink and Jones, of London, to superin-
tend this exhibition, it would seem that the choice was in-
fluenced by a knowledge that these gentlemen have had—
although but a young firm—considerable previous practical
experience in the several branches of art manufacture in
question.—Birmingham Gazette.
OPENING OF A NEW CHURCH AT DERBY.—Yes-
terday (Wednesday, 22nd inst.) a new church was conse-
crated at Derby, by the Bishop of Lichfield, who was
assisted by the Venerable Archdeacon Hill and other of the
neighbouring clergy. The suin of 841. was collected on the
occasion, after an impressive sermon by his Lordship. The
present church is erected to the memory of the late Bishop.
Shirley, who took an interest in the projection of this move-
ment a few'years ago, by which a portion of one of the large
parishes of L erby has been divided, to be called St. Paul's,
and the present parish church erected, affording accommo-
dation to the north-eastern suburbs of 'this populous town.
The erection is in the decorated or middle pointed style,
cruciform in plan, and has been built by Mr. John Wood, of
Derby, from designs by Messrs. Barry and Brown, of Liver-
pool, the architects. It is capable of accommodating 600
worshippers on the ground floor.' In the afternoon of the
same day, a public meeting was held at the Town-hall, on
behalf of the Co-operative Church Building Society, at
. which the Bishop presided. The Venerable Archdeacons
Hill and Rushton, Sir Henry Wilmot, Bart., William Evans,
Esq., M.P., and others addressed the meeting.

There is a report current in New York that Capt.
Warrerr is about settling in that country, having made ar-
rangements with the American Government for the purchase
of, the long range and inVisible shell:
GO/yEFROID vONvERT.—This celebrated
harpist, who is just returned to England, after an absence of
.several years, gave a matinee musicale yesterday, at the new
Beethoven Rooms, Queen Anne-street, and delighted a
grvwded and fashionable audience by his performances. Ile
played several of his own " studies," a Fantasia on subject;
ken.' ilobert variations on the air " Nel Cur
and the "Carnival deVenise rltilly supporting the reputation
he lias gained of, being the greatest performer in Europe. In
his hands all the, imperfections of the instrument disappear.
Its.tones are round, mellow, and vocal.; its sweeping chords
have a resonance which no pianoforte can equal, and it is
capable of every variety of harmony -and modulation. ' We
have never heard but one performer who could be compared
to M. Godefroid, and that - was the late lamented Parish
Alyars ; a man, who, like M. Godefroid, also possessed a great
and original genius as a composer., •
WALWORTLI LITERARY AND SCIENTIFIC INSTI-
TVTION.- On Tuesday evening 'the members of the elocution
class of this institution gave an entertainment in the New
Lecture Hall, Carter-street, consisting of recitations,
scenes from comedies, &c., and acquitted themselves
in a manner that was highly creditable both to themselves
and to their instructors. They were repeatedly and de •
served!), applauded by a numerous audience, and the 'whole
went off admiriibly.
HumurrY.--Bir Peter Laurie blandly requesting
the omnibus conductor to " put him doer A."—Punch.