The Sun.
London, England, 1868-02-15 00:00:00

TILE NEU'S FROJI ABYSSINIA.

The intelligence from Annesley Bay to the 2nct. February
would be gratifying if we could accord perfect faith to the
statements. The telegram, from an unofficial source, con-
tains some startling announcements. The report that King
Theodore had entered Magdala and resumed possession
of the captives will awaken many keen emotions. It
would be useless to discredit the story, because it agrees
with surmises entertained by the Magdala prisoners. Lieu-
tenant Prideaux had stated that Theodore was not more
than two hours' journey from the fortress, and that he
might enter it within that period of time, were he
willing to leave his ordnance behind him. The Prince of
Lasta had not arrested the progress of his nominal sove-
reign, and Menilek, we knew already, had retreated. It
is now said that the King of Shea was beaten in fight
before he could get away, and that he withdrew at once to
Ankobar. Consequently, assuming that Theodore had
crossed the Bashilo, and that the rebels disappeared from
his path, there is no reason why he should not have been
in Magdala by the beginning of January. Should this
rumour prove to be correct, the new fact will seriously
influence the conduct of the campaign. In the first place,
unless promptly finished by uulooked-for negotiations,
warfare must go on through more than one
season. The problem will be, not how to reach
Magdala, but how to reach Theodore. Were our
troops to march on Magdala from Antalo, they would
probably fin i that the enemy had retreated westward,
and, consequently, Sir Robert Napier, granting the pre-
sence of Theodore at Magdala, will have to devise some
plan calculated to prevent his escape. Hence, we may
have to march into Begemeder, and work eastward from
Debra Tabor. The public will therefore see that the in-
telligence, if true, is of great gravity ; that the incident
suddenly (pens a wide range to conjecture, and that
the responsibilities of the commander-in-chief have
become extremely onerous. Nor will the position
prove scarcely less serious should the statement
he authentic that the Egyptian Government persists
in thrusting its troops into the quarrel. Probably
the correct explanation of the report is, that some corps of
observation is to be placed on the northern frontier, since
we have reason to believe that the Egyptians have been
withdrawn from Annesley Bay and Massowah. The Vice-
roy's Cabinet knows perfectly well that the intermeddling
of his soldiers is distasteful to us, and we cannot believe
that he wilt persevere. But before forming any definite
opinion of the substance of the telegram, we must wait for
littetilg, nee more trustworthy than that which has just
come to hand.—Telegraph.

THE ALLEGED ATTEMPT TO ASSASSINATE
POLICEMEN AT CORK.

A third edition of the Cork Examiner says :—" A state-
ment has been made to us by a gentleman of unquestion-
able veracity, which completely alters the aspect of the
occurrence in the North Main-street as an attempted
assassination of two policemen. The information sup-
plied us, which seems to be accurate, relieves the com.
munity of the very serious and painful imputation the
version already given of the affair casts upon it.; and we
therefore hasten to lay the facts as they have been de-
tailed to us before our readers. At the hour the shot is
alleged to have been fired at the two constables, a dairy-
man—whose name has been given to us and whom our
informant will, if necessary, produce—was passing on his
car through the North Main-street, and observed a small
child come out of Castle-street, holding a powder•cracker,
the fuse of which was ignited. The two constables were
then on the footpath, walking along at a leisurely pace.
The urchin was a few yards in the rear of the policemen
when the cracker exploded with a loud report. The con-
stables never looked behind, but bolted for the nearest
doorway, into which they both jammed themselves at
the same instant, shrinking as far back as they possibly
could to escape the formidable missiles which they
expected to follow the discharge. The child,
equally alarmed at the explosion and its consequences,'
fled another way. In a few moments the policemen had
recovered sufficient nerve to peep cautiously from their
shelter, and seeing no trace of an assassin in the streets,
they then ventured out, and went at a rapid pace in the
direction of the Shandon-street station, where they re-
ported, as we have already stated, that they had been fired
at from the corner of Austin's lane, or from a window in
the North Main•street. The head constable, with a large
armed party, at once visited the spot and made inquiries,
but could obtain no information in reference to the
attempted assassination—firstly, because no attempt at
assassination had been made ; secondly, because those
few who were acquainted with what had taken place were
reluctant to disclose the facts, lest, as our informant
states, it should lead to the arrest of the child—a sur-
mise not at all improbable. Trusting to the information
on which we wrote yesterday, we stated that immediately
after the occurrence the two policemen found themselves
surrounded by a crowd who seemed perfectly indifferent to
the outrage. The fact is. that the people were amazed at
the extraordinary panic of the constables, and were gazing
with natural bewilderment at them to ascertain the cause
of their terrified demeanour. We are sure that the expla-
nation of the affair will be received with satisfaction, for
no one could contemplate without horror the idea of a
cowardly assassination of unarmed and inoffensive men
being attempted in our city."

Measures are pending for a divorce between
Herr Niemann, the opera singer, and his wife, Madame
114 iemann-Seebach.

Auguste Charles, flautist to the Emperor of
Russia, is the star of the Parisian music saloons this
season. He played some of his own compositions at Ros-
sini's last reunion, and the maestro was so delighted with
his novel style that he presented him with his portrait.
CONVICT LABOUR. IN PRUSSIA.—Efforts are being
made at this moment in Prussia to orgaiiiise a monster
petition against the competition made by prisoners to
private industry. The association of Hanoverian artisans
has determined on suggesting a remedy, namely, that
prisoners should be paid for their work at the current
rates in the locality, that the sums so earned should be
applied in part to cover the cost of their maintenance,
and that the surplus should be given to them on their
liberation.

DEATH OF MR. W. HERAPATH. —Mr. William
Herapath, the well-known chemist and toxicologist, one of
the founders of the London Chemical Society and the
Bristol School of Medicine, and Professor of Chemistry
and Toxicology at the last-named institution, has just died.
Mr. Herapath, who vas in his 72nd year, had been suf-
fering for some time from diabetes, but still persevered
with his professional and other pursuits. On Tuesday lie
took to his bed at his residence, the Manor House, Old
Park, Bristol, and he continued sinking until midnight
on Thursday, when he breathed his last. The deceased
gentleman was the senior magistrate of the Bristol bench,
and was one of the oldest members of the board of charity
trustees. He was an ardent Liberal in polities, and at the
time of the first Reform Bill was president of the Bristol
Political Union. Mr. Herapath was corresponding mem-
ber of several learned societies, and by his investigations
he 90144.00 ed nll4l to Oq Cause of -

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TIEA TE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE. '
Sole Lessee and•Manazer, Mr. F. B. Chatterton.
THIS EVENING will be performed the Comedy of THE
HYPOCRITE. Mr. Phelps ; Messrs. Eclmuul Phelps. Charles
Wainer,J. C. Temple, F. Moreland; Mrs. Hermann
Vezin, airs. 11. Vandenhoff, Miss Bate Harfleur.
After which, the Drury Lane annual grand Christmas
Pantomime, written by E. L. Blanchard, .Esq., entitled
FAW FEE FO FUJI ; or, Harlequin Jack the Giant
ig:srning Performance every Wednesday and Satur-
day until Feb. 15.

THEATRE ROYAL, HA YMARKET.
Sole Lessee, Mr. Buckstone.
THIS EVENING, THE BROKENHEARTED CLUB. Mr.
Gordon, Mr. Braid, Mrs. Chippendale, &c.
To be followed by A WIFE WELL WON. Messrs. Sothern,
euc kstone, Howe, Kendal, Rogers, Braid, Weathersby, &c., and
Robinson.
After which, AN UTTER PERVERSION OF THE
BRIGAND. Messrs, Compton, Kendal, Rogers, Bi
Weathersby, Johnson, &c. ; Mesdames Burke, Wright, 'Dalton
&c.

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CIIHEATRE-ROYAL, IL-IYMARKET.-MR.
1. GEORGE TURPIN, Box Book-keeper, begs most respect-
fully to announce that his ANNUAL BENEFIT will take place
on WEDNESDAY, 19th February, 1868, on which occasion will
he performed the Comedy of DAVID GAItRICK! With (by
desire) BOX AND COX! And other Entertainments!

HEATRE ROYAL, ADELPIII.
Sole Proprietor and M
Mrs. eager, Mr d
M. Bellon.. WEBSTER.
Directress, Alfre
THIS EVENING, UP FOR THE CATTLE SHOW.
After which, at 8, NO THOROUCHIFARE. Mr. Fechter (his
45th appearance here), Mr. Billington, Mr. H. Nevillo, Mr. R.
Phillips, Mr. G. Belmore, Mr. C. J. Smith, and Mr. Benjamin
Webster: Miss Carlotta Leclercq (her 45th appearance), Mrs.
Alfred Mellon, Mrs. Billington, Mrs.
at 7.H. Lewis, &c.
Commence

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. Vining.
THIS EVENING, a Grand Combination of Two Great
Dramas, THE OCTOROON and A BEAU NA POGUE. Mr.
and Mrs. Dion Boucicault; Mr. J. S. Clarke, Mr. Vining; Messrs.
Dominick Murray, Dan Leeson,Neville,Mac-
lean. H. Forrester; Mesdam es Henrietta Simms, E. Barnett
Raohel Sanger. K. Stafford, and Addle.
Scenery by Mr. Telbin, Mr. F. Lloyds, and assistants.
Doors open at half-past 6, commence at 7.

QUEEN'S THEATRE, Long-acre.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. Alfred Wigan.
THIS EVENING, HE'S A LUNATIC. Mr. John Clayton.
After which will be produced a New and Original D
entitled
DEARER THAN LIFE. Michael Garner, Mr. J.L.J.
Toole.
To conclude with (19th Time) the New and Original Operatic
Extravaganza, by Mr. 'W. S Gilbert, called LA VIVANDIERE ;
or, TRETE TO THE CORPS. The Scenery by Messrs. W. and
T. Grieve, Johnson, and A$
sistants. Messrs. J. L. Toole, L.
Brough, and Sanger; Misses P. Markham, F. Addison, Jordan,
Montgomery-. Meath, Sylvia„ h. Everard, and H. Hodson.
Doors open at Half-past Six, commence at Seven. Acting
inager, Mr. W. 11. Liston.
Box-oilice open daily from Ten till Four.

ROYAL STRAND THEAh.TRE.
Sole Lessee and Manageress, Mrs. Swanboroug
TLUS EVENING, at 7, OLD SALT: Messrs. Emery, James,
and Belford; Mesdames N. Moore and Gwynne.
After which will be produced a Grand Christmas Operatic
Oriental Extravaganza " THE CALIPH OF BAGDAD." Messrs.
Thorne, James, Turner, Murray; Mesdames A. Swanborough,
Johnstone, Harland, Holt, IN ewton, &c.
To conclude with COAL AND COKE. Mr. F. Robson, &c.

HOLBORN THEATRE ROYAL.
Sole Proprietor and Manager, Mr. Sefton Parry.
THIS EVENING, at Seven, THE FLYING SCUD. Messrs.
Atkins. Price, Garden, Arthur, Westland, Wilmott; Mesdames
Henrade, Goodall, Lennox, and C. Saunders.
After which, the Grand Comic Pantomime of VALENTINE
AND ORSON; or, harlequin the Big Bear and the Little Fairy.
Mesdames Saunders, Goodall, White; Messrs. Garden, Odell,
Arthur; Mdlle. Montero, Miss Ellis, Lupino, Green, and the
Great Little Rowella.

ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE.
New Management.

Sole Lessee, Mr. B. Webster; Manager, Mr. 11. Wigan.

THIS EVENING, HEN AND CHICKENS: Messrs. Ashley,
Stephenson, and G. Vincent; Mesdames L. Moore and Stirling.
After which, A FOND PARENT; or, One Too Many for Him.
Messrs. Ashley and C. Mathews; Mesdames Caulfield and E.

Farren.
To be followed by IF I HAD A THOUSAND A YEAR.
To conclude with BETTY MARTIN : Mr. Geo. Vincent and
Miss E. Farren.

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