The Sun.
London, England, 1850-12-13 00:00:00

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.

Mr. Richardson had been obliged to ransom his
life and those of his fellow-travellers twice. The
whole population of the northern districts of Aheer
had been raised against the expedition, joined by all
the bandits and robbers who infest that region of the
Sahara.

The travellers are now in comparative security. It
has been a tremendous undertaking for them to force
their way against tribes who had never seen the face
of a Christian, and who look upon Christians as the
declared enemies of God.

The great Soudan route, from Ghat to Aheer, is
now explored,

MR. BENNETT'S RESIGNATION.
(111031 A CORRESPONDENT.)
Yesterday morning, so soon as the news of Mr. Ben-
nett's resignation of his incumbency became known,
great anxiety prevailed amongst the members of his
congregation, from whom, it appears, the decisive step
the reverend gentleman has taken was kept a profound
secret. From statements which were collected on the
spot, it appears that not only will Mr. Bennett leave
Knightsbridge, but that the Rev. Sir Frederick Ouseley,
the Rev. George Nugee, the Rev. G. F. De Gex, and
the Rev. Mr. Fife all tendered their resignations imme-
diately Mr. Bennett's decision was announced. It seems
that none of the reverend ,gentlemen intend going over
to the Church of Rome; and many of the most influential
members of the congregation are desirous of setting
on foot a fund for the establishment of a church in
which they may indulge their own peculiarities in the
performance of public worship, without governmental or
episcopal interference, and which may be the foun-
dation of a " Free Anglican Church," in which discon-
tented Tractarians may find refuge, instead of going
over to the Church of Rome. It was also stated that
the Bishop of London intends conferring the incum-
bency of St. Paul's Knightsbridge upon the Rev. Wil-
liam Gilson ilumphry, 8.D., Fellow of Trinity College,
Cambridge, his Lordship's examining chaplain; and that
the incumbency c f St. Barnabas will be given to another
clergyman of the diocese. It is understood that ar-
rangements have been made by the archdeacon for the
performance of the ordinary services until the anoint-
ment of the new incumbent is duly ratified.—Advertiser.

FIRE IN SOUTHWARK AND MIRACULOUS ESCAPE
•F FIVE PEnsoNs.—This (Friday) morning, shortly after
seven o'clock, a fire broke out in the premises belonging to
Mr. Biddle, No. 62, Great Suffolk. street, Southwark. The
flames when first perceived were raging in the lower part of
the house • at which time the inmates, consisting of two
women and three children, were in their beds at rest. The
whole of the parties were after some trouble aroused, but
mot before the flames had gained the stairs, thereby cutting
off all chance of escape by the regular means. A man named
Parser, who was passing, perceived a horse and cart moving
down the street. He immediately had the vehicle drawn on
to the pavement, and placed under the window of the burn-
ing house, and by mounting the cart he was enabled to
rescue the whole of the inmates. One of the females, how-
ever, was much hurt by her head striking the wall as she
descended. The engines of the London Brigade and West
of England office quickly attended, but they were unable to
get the fire extinguished until it had extended into every part
of the building. The origin of the fire is unknown. Un-
fortunately the sufferers were not insured.
DREADFUL ACCIDENT AT ;DE " BAL MASQUE."
--. This morning, about four o'clock, a respectably dressed
man, unknown, was conveyed to King's College Hospital
by four officers of the division of police, who, it appeared
was knocked down and ruir over by a furiously driven cab
near Drury-lane Theatre. One of the constables, notwith-
standing the confusion that prevailed, was enabled to pro-
cure the number of the vehic:e and description of the driver.
FATAL SAUSAGE ItIACIIINS ACClDENT.—Yester-
day Mr. H. M.Wakleyheld an it guest in the Middlesex Hos-
pital, on William Hewett, aged 20. Deceased was in the
employ of his uncle, a sausage-maker in high-street, Port-
land- town, and while feeding with meat the sausage. chop-
ping machine, his arm was caught by the wheel, and before
lie could be released three of his fingers and his thumb were
cut off. The veins of bis wrist were also dreadfully lacerated.
Ile was instantly conveyed to the hospital, where he died
from those injuries. Verdict, "Accidental death."

MORE EXPECTED RESIGNATIONS.—We have good
reason to believe that, before many days have elapsed, we
shall hear of more Tractarian resignations. Among those
Puseyite clergymen who are expected forthwith to send in
their resignation, in order to anticipate their dismissal, may
be mentioned the names of the Rev. Mr. Dodsworth, of Tri-
nity Church, Albany-street, Regent's-park; the Rev. Mr.
Richards, of Margaret-street Chapel; and the Rev. Mr.
Murray, of Wells-street Church. We believe, however, that
the livings of this Tractarian triumvirate are not, taken
together, equal in value to the single living which Mr. Ben-
nett has resigned. We have heard the latter rev. gentle-
man's income stated to be, in one shape or other, about
1,500/. a year, though only given in the clerical returns at
I,oool.—Advertiser.

MARRIAGES ON SUNDAY.—TIIO American court has
decided that marriage contracts made on a Sunday are valid,
on the ground that they come under the head of " works of
necessity and mercy."

THE HOT BATH.—The hot baths, directly and in
a very limited time, raise the temperature of the body, in-
crease the circulation, cause a general glow over the surface,
and ultimately induce profuse perspiration. The temperature
should be moderate upon entering the bath, and afterwards
gradually raised. Upon the incipient symtoms of cold pre-
senting themselves, a timely evening warm bath has fre-
quently banished the threatening enemy. It is emphatically
the friend of tho rheumatic," and gives relief when all
other means deny it. No bath is more eminently cleansing
than the warm bath of 96 degrees. It relaxes the whole
cutaneous surface, and thoroughly purifies the body. The
delights thus experienced are not easily described; but when
they are felt, nut merely at the time, but for days after, more
could not be said in their praise. Every one with any regard
fur a sound body, and desirous of bodily sensations ever
agreeable, will freely partake of this luxury.
CLOCK FOR THE GREAT EXHIRITION.—An inge-
nious townsman of Dudley is engaged in constructing a very
curious clock, which is intended for the Great Exhibition
of
itsbeingo the length of time it runs
without ilind inpg. clock ecccupies, in standing, only
chief
eight superficial inches; the motive power is only 'Blb., and
yet the machinery is so nicely adjusted that it will take 426
days to run down. Consequently, the second hand will make
613,440 revolutions, and the balance 147,225,600 vibrations,
in the above time.— Worcesterbhire Chronicle,

GRAND NATIONAL CONCERTS.
Mr. Howard Glover's Hero and Leander is be-
coming more and more popular every evening. The
selections last night were much applauded. We are,
on re-hearing them, confirmed in our formerly ex-
pressed opinion, that the ballad sung by Mdlle. Angri,
and the unaccompanied quartette, are the gems of the
opera. Miss Julia Bleaden, a young lady of whose
vocal talents we have had occasion before now
to make favourable mention, appeared at
these concerts last evening, and sang the soprano solo
in the final concerted piece, in the place of Mrs.
Alexander Newton, who was absent. She sang it
with great taste, care, and correctness, and fully con-
firmed the favourable impression which her perform-
ances at the Princess's, last season, had created. In
the miscellaneous part Miss Poole sang a new comic
ballad, by Stephen Glover, entitled " The Cavalier,"
and was deservedly encored.

BAL MASQUE AT DRURY- LANE.
By way of proving in the plainest way the popu-
larity of his gal masque, M. JULLIEN has this year
ventured upon two. Last night he concluded his
brief season, as some time since he had commenced
it, with one cf these entertainments. The theatre
was decorated as usual ; the crystal curtain shone
nd glittered in all its usual splendour ; Jullian
himself was there in all his inimitable effulgence ;
the boxes were crowded with spectators, and the salle
was full of what is called the "motley throng," who
went through the usual dances to some of the best
music of the kind that can be had i❑ any, even in the
most masquerade loving country. The whole affair
went as well as usual, and when we loft the noisy
scene, there seemed to be no abatement of the mirth,
which momently grew more fast and furious, but, as
usual at M. Jullien's masquerades, with a regulated
licence.

AFRICAN EXPLORING EXPEDITION.
We have received intelligence from the Saharan
African expedition up to the 29th of August last.
The expedition had literally fought its way up to
Selonfeet in Aheer, near to the territory of the
Kailouee Prince, En-Nour, to whom it is re-
commended.