The Sun.
London, England, 1850-07-11 00:00:00

ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.

Mademoiselle Rachel repeated, last night, her won-
derful personification of Adrienne Lecouvreur; and the
second performance confirmed and strt-ngthened the
opinions which we expressed on Tuesday lust. So
completely is Rachel mistress of the art whose very es-
sence is to conceal itself, that every movement, gesture,
and intonation seems the spontaneous result of imme-
diate and most natural impulse. Nothing is " overdone
or come tardy off." The minutest detail is there, with-
out the appearance of elaboration; and in the " very
whirlwind of passion" there is ever that " temperance
that doth give it smoothness." The " modesty of na-
ture" is "nt-ver overstepped." She is, indeed, the very
ideal presented in Sh.4k.spere's inimitable "advice to the
playere." It is this that lends majesty and force to
every act a.,d word of Rachel. List night the enthu-
siasm of the fashionable throng at-St. James's Theatre
knew no b,,unds. The crescent passion of the feirth
and fifth acts was marked with the most breathless at-
ntion, interrupted at every pause by plairtits the ter st
rapturous. Mademoiselle Rachel was repeatedly sum-
moned before the curtain to receive a homage as ht.arty
as it was well merited. Such an ought to be cherished.
We have never seen and shall never see its like again.

SAILING OF THE ATLANTIC.—The powerful and
splendid steam-ship Atlantic, Captain West, sailed from
Liverpool yesterday forenoon; she carries out about sixty
passengers and a light mail for the United States, Together
with a heavy cargo of goods.
His Excellency the Nepaukse Ambassador and
suite spent some time on Saturday in the extensive ware-
rooms of the Messrs. Nicoll, of Regent•street, and expressed
their satisfaction at the vast display of manufactured cloths,
&c., offered for their inspection; some of the most valuable
of which were selected as presents upon their return to their
native country.

THE LATE STEAM-BOAT ACCIDENT AT LAMBETH.
—Yesterday Mr. W. Payne, coroner of London, held an in-
quest, which lasted nearly six hours, at the Steel Yard
Tavern, Upper Thames-street, on the body of Mr. Hawtrey,
jun., son of the member of the Court of Common Council for
Oread-street Ward. Nearly 20 Wittle3BtS were examined;
from whose evidence it appeared that the deceased and four
other young gentlemen, n the evening of Saturday week,
hired a randan skiff at Mrs. Needham's, Paul's Wharf, en 4
proceeded up the river as far as Westlninsier-Eridge, when
they attempted to return hack At that moment the Dahlia
steam. boat crossed from Hungerford-market on her way to
Westminster-bridge. The steamer was stopped as soon as
possible, but owing to the tide running very fast the two
boats came Into collision. The side of the smaller one was
stove in and instantly filled with water. Four of the rowers
were rescued and taken on board the steam-boat, but the de-
ed to bale the water out were
cderaoswendeda.n Verdict d
Accidental death."

LICENSED VICTUALLERS ASYLUM.—RECENT FETE
AT TILE ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GAEDENS.-Mr.
Tyler, the proprietor of the above justly-admired place of
public attraction, was kind enough yesterday (in balancing
with the board the account of the Wte had at his establish-
ment on Monday and Tuesday last, in behalf of the above
institution), to present the society with a contribution of 10
guineas towards the "Chapel Fund." In addition to so kind
a contribution, it should be stated that Mr. Tyler, on the
second day of the tete, presented to each of the 130 children
of the Licensed Victuallers' School, to whom he gave a free
admission, a silver token in testimony of his admiration of
that institution, and, in addition to such acts of liberality,
Air. Tyler was so good as to say that he would readily open
the doors of his gardens to all the children of the Licensed
Victuallers' School, on any Wednesday during the present
season that the governor and committee might see fit to se-
lect. So sincere pledges of Mr. Tyler's good wishes towards
both of the institutions we feel assured will be received
with grateful thanks by the trade, and acknowledged by the
public.

THE LATE SIR ROBERT PEEL.—Yesterday a pre-
liminary meeting of merchants and bankers took place at
the London Tavern, for the purpose of considering the pro-
priety of calling a public meeting in the city of London on
the subject of promoting a subscription for raising a testimo-
nial in honour of the lamented statesman ; Sir Edward
North Buxton was called to the chair. Amongst those pre-
sent were Mr. Joseph Hume, M.P., Sir Moses Montefiore,
Bart., Mr. Gladstone, Mr. Sheriff Nicoll, and otherinfluen-
tial gentlemen. Letters were read approving of the object,
and expressing regret that the writers could not attend the
meeting, from Mr. George Glyn, Mr. Raikes Currie, M.P.,
Sir James Duke, Alderman salomons, Nr. W. Gladstanes,
Mr. R. D. Mangles, M.P., and several others. The meet-
ing unanimously agreed to a resolution to pply to the
Lord Mayor for the use of the Egyptian Hall of the Man-
sion-house upon the occasion, and the Lord Mayor, who was
forthwith waited upon, received the deputation with marked
respect, and appointed Monday next tor the meeting; bis
Lordship will take the chair on that day, at two o'clock
precisely. It i expected that the attendance will be most
numerous. The Rev. Mr. Marshall and fur. Wire were
appointed secretaries.

BANQUET TO SIR JAMES DUKE, M.P.—We observe
from the London papers, that. Sir James Duke left that city
entertained at a
on Monday for Edinburgh. He is to
bebis by the
banquet in the Hopetouir Rooms here, on Thursday,
Lord Provost, Magistrates, and Town Council.
in-
tended as a return for the honour which, when Lord llayo;
of London, lie conferred on our civic
bioiauthoritiesntdgbryaitnviifyw
them to dine with him at the Mansion-house. We under-
stand de
stand that most of the leading legal and other officials haver
received invitations to unite with the Council in this mark of
resHpecAtutvoESsiT p
Sir JamaeossrDluckies.--STcohtsemasnu.
ing
statement appears in the Cork Examiner. It completely re-
futes the report of an extensive failure in the potato crop
in Kerry :—" A gentleman connected with this office has
passed through a considerable district of Kerry, on to Lime-
rick, and his account of the crops, especially the potato, is
most cheering. His words are—• lam glad to sas that the
rumoured potato blight is a complete failure. I never saw any-
thing more cheering thon the appearance of the crops all OAK
the line from Tralee to Limerick, the potato especially, though
the quantity of them afforded ample scope for variety in
their appearance.' A Cappoquin correspondent writes—' I
have not seen a single blighted stalk this year.' He admits
that some few plants have been destroyed by harsh winds or
have only reached a stunted growth owing to bad seed ; but
he distinctly asserts that there is no appearance of the rot or
disease of the three or four last years. A Youghal corres-
pOndent writes—' There is no appearance here of the potato
blight, although this was the first place where the potato
blight di tinctly appeared on former occasions. We have
excellent accounts of the potato from Douglas, Carrigaline,
Passage, and the various potato-growing districts in the
neighbourhood of this city. The writer passed through more
than to enty blooming fields yesterday, and could not per-
ceive the slightest trace of taint or disease."
IRONMASTERS' QUARTERLY MEETING.—WOLVER-
uAIvirroN, JULY 10. - The usual quarterly meeting of the
ironmasters of this district has been held here to-day; the
attendance was not numerous, and the business transacted
was very inconsiderable. Very few orders given, and al-
though some of the large mskera state confidently that the
trade is rather firmer, and the present prices can be well
maintained. it is doubtful whether they will be borne out by
the fact; need" makers, compelled in many instances by the
co :ditian of their tenancy to produce, must sell at some
price, and the demand at the present moment being limited,
only ai, increase of it can ensure fur the trade anything like
healthiness. The meeting at Birmingham to-morrow may
di, close more precise results, but judging from actual cir-
cumstances, the incli.iation of prices is rather downward
than otherwise. It is proper to state, however, that the
stock of iron is not large, the make having been as much as
possible restricted during the last three months.
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Carnperdown, off the coast of Guinea, half-Past 11 o'clock,
P.m., blowing a heavy gale of wind, leak in the vessel,
working at pumrs, not expecting to see land again, water
gainingu, fast.—Captain Thomas, First Nate James, Second
micluutl3--Jap. 2, 18 ;