The Sun.
London, England, 1850-02-06 00:00:00

DRURY-LANE THEATRE.

The tragedy of Fiesco was repeated last evening,
andits success was much greater than on Monday.
It has been
i subjected to fresh excisions and condensa-
tions, and t now acts within three hours, which is a
great improvement, as the attention is not
fatigued. The consequence of the adoption
of these judicious measures was, that last
night the play acted closer, that it was re-
ceived throughout with loud applause, and that
it will now have a run. The magnificence of
the mounting of the tragedy is quite sufficient to
d: aw for some time. Nothing can exceed the beauty
of the scenery, or the richness of the decorations and
costumes. No expense has been spared in endea-
vouring to present to the public the fac simile of
Genoa, in her proudest and palmiest days. At the
conclusion Mr. Anderson was called forward, and
thanked the audience for having shown more indul-
gence than had been shown on the preceding evening,
and expressed a hope that, for the future, his exer-
tions might be more deserving of their encourage-
ment. Mr. Vandenhoff was also honoured with a call.

THE VACANT SCOTCH JUDGESHIP.—It is very ge-
nerally understood that the Solicitor-General, Mr.
Maitland, is to have the vacant gown in the Court of
Session. This will render a new election necessary for
the Stewarty of Kirkcudbright. Mr. Moncrieff will
succeed Mr. Maitland as Solicitor-General.—Edinburgh
Advertiser.
DEATH OF A GREAT MINING CAPITALIST IN
CORNWALL.—We have this week to announce the
death of J. T. Tafry, Esq., of Place, Fowey, a gentle-
man well known throughout the West of England, and
to the mining interest throughout the world. Few men
have been more useful or more respected in their gene-
ration. Commanding an enormous capital, which never
lay useless in its coffers, and possessing the skill where-
with to direct it into profitable channels, he has always
been indeed the monarch of the district, but his king-
dom has shared in his good fortune. The mines and
other works with which ho was connected, either as
principal shareholded or sole proprietor, gave employ-
ment to, perhaps, upwards of 3,000 hands.—Cornwall
Gazette.
AIDE-DE-CAMP TO THE LIEUT.-GOVERNOR OF
POILTSMOUTH.—Major 'Harvey, unattached, was yester-
day re-appointed aide-de-camp to Major-General Lord
Frederick Fitzelarence. Before :his promotion took
place he held the' situation of aide•cle•camp to Lord
Fitzclarenee ; there was some difficulty about his re-
appointment, which has been got over.
ALARMINO FIRE IN ST. JOHN-STREET, CLERKEN-
WELL.—Lait night, about ten o'clock, a fire broke
out in the premises belonging to Mr. David Tatton.
umbrella and parasol manufacturer, No. 20, Albemarle-
street, St. John-st .eet, Clerkenwell. The flames were
first discovered by one of the lodgers, who, on returning
home, found the front shop an fire. Ile instantly
caused an alarm, and several engines promptly attended;
but the fire was not put out until the whole of the
valuable stock in trade was reduced to ashes and
the premises much damaged. The origin of the fire
is unknown.

POSTAGE TO BELGIUM.—A Treasury warrant ap-
pears in
.last night's Gazette, which orders that in fu-
lute a uniform rate of long ence shall be charged on all
lei tent not exceediug half an ounce in weight, sr.d posted
in this country for Belgium, or on such letters sent
from Eelgium to this country, or to any of the British
colonies.

ROBBERY IN A BANK. .A daring act of robbery
has IR-en ccromltted during business hours at the Wor-
cester Old Bank, at Worce. ter. A tradesman sent his
son with a quantity of gold and biller to the Lank to pay
into his account. The youth, aged about 18 yearn, was
engaged counting out the silver on the counter, and
placed the gold on a piece of paper by his side. On
opening the paper, however, a few minutes afterwardF,
Le found that his little parcel of gold had been exchanged
for less valuable coin, and that the thief had decamped.
No clue has been obtained to lead to his detection.

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SU.N OFFICE, Seven o' Clock

IMPERIAL PA ftLIAMENT

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HOUSE OF COMMONS.
The SPEAKI:R took the Chair shortly after 'A c:‘e
o'clock.

ANSWER TO THE ADDRESS.
Mr. LAK;ELLES brought up her Ahjesty's an: wear
to the Address, which was to the filkm leg efh:ct
" I thank you for your loyal and dutiful Address.
" The expression of your chop sympathy at the death
of the late lamented Queen Adelaide is very grateful to
my feelings.
You may rely on my cordial co-operation in your
endeavours to promote the happness and improve the
condition of all cksses of my subjeeis, and to preserve,
under Divine Providenco, unimpaired the Constitution
of this grc country."
SUNDAY LABOUR IN THE POUT-OFFICE.
Several petitions were present•al against labour in the
Port office ou