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

01,1 MPIC THEATRE

A farce entitled A Dead Take-in has been produced
hero with success. The two principal characters are
rivals for the hand of a young lady (Miss M. Oliver).
One of them is a civilian, who effects duelling propensi-
ties, represented by Mr. Compton ; the other is a really
valiant Hussar, played by Mr. Wigan. Tho former is
very unwillingly made to fight a duel with the latter,
and is particularly horrified when at the report of his
pistol his adversary falls, apparently dead. When the
Hussar gets up again he assumes the dress of a notary,
who brings the contract of marriage between his rival
and his mistress, and terrifies the conscience-stricken
murderer by his likeness to the deceased. An explana-
tion that he is a brother of the llussar is followed by a
fight with swords, in which he again allows himself 'to
be killed. and the remorse of the duellist is further in-
creased by the re-appearance of the Hustar in woman's
clothes, who is loud in lamenting the death of her two
two " brothers." Of course, the whole terminates with
an explanation and the victory of the Hussar. The
" fun" of this piece depends on the timidity of Mr.
Compton, and the grim supernatural appearance assumed
by Mr. Wigan as the notary.

COURT OF COMMON COUNClL—Thursday a Court
Raj held for the election of officers and other business.
Upon the announcement of the city solicitor's name,
Mr. A nderton asked that gentleman whether he intended
to retire from the office of chairman of the Greet Cen-
tral Gas Consumers Company? Mr. Pears,n thought
the question unnecessary, as be had resigned the office
of chairman and director some days ago, and only waited
the acceptance of his resignation by his brother director!.
Mr. PeArson's appointment as city solicitor was ummi-
rmcfoaursrleydctoon firmed.the
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agreed to without oppositior. Mr. Edkins then moved
" that the Chamberlain be directed to contribute 5001.
towards the fund for female emigration." The motion
was seconded by Mr. Deputy Godson, and, after some
observations from Mr. Norris, Alderman Lawrence, Mr.
Wire, Mr. R. L. Jones, and Mr. Blake, carried by a large
majority. AI petition from Mr. Sidney Herbert, who
w aspresent during the discussion, for a grant of money
in aid of the society, stood for consideration on the list,
but was not entertained, as the question was virtually
decided in the matter just terminated.

RESIGNATION OF SIR G. IL SMYTH, BART., M.P.
^COLCHESTER, THURSDAY.—This town has vary sud-
denly (and very unexpectedly to those not permitted to
be in the secret) been plunged into all the bustle and
Sirha s
shown G. i i
excitement of an approaching Parliamentary election,
. iacr Smyth,easeßda
symptomsrt., M.l'.,wohfo
tsbiencethe effects
of lasta g
se and
declining health, having intimated his intention of
fbyan
imme-
diately retiring from his post ofrepre_semeetitiv
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s mnacceptance of the Chiltern Hundr
eds. A
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select number of the electrwa
Henry Smyth, who labouredret that declining health
under considerable
regemo-
tion, briefly expressed his
for noon this day in the Assembly Rooms, when Sir
had held fld'
them in Parliament, whichh e haor the
compelled him to resign the important trust of repre-
sentinglong period of five-and-twenty years; and he suggested
that a requisition be at once presented to Lord John
Manners. Other gentlemen having addressed the meet-
ing, formally moving the adoption of the course sug-
gested by Sir Henry, a requisition to that effect was
presented, and met with a unanimous adoption. A vote
of thanks was then presented to Sir Henry Smyth, for
his long and valuable public services. Those present
then commenced signing the requisition, and nearly 200
names having been attached, a deputation proceeded to
town by the two o'clock train, to carry out its imme-
diate presentation to Lord John Manners.
ALARMIN. FIRE IN BISHOPSGATE.—On Thursday
afternoon, shortly before three o'clock, a fire, which at
one period threatened very disastrous consequences,
broke out in the spacious premises belonging to Mr. G
Johnson, a cabinet-maker, carrying on business at 28
Primrose-street, Bishopsgate-street Without. The
flames originated in the first floor workshop, ar.d ob-
tained so firm a (hold in the space of a few minutes that
the destruction of the entire property appeared certain.
The engines of the London brigade quickly reached the
spot, and, having been set to work, the flames were even-
tually extinguished, bat not until serious damage was
done to the premises, and also to the valuable stock.
ARRIVAL OF A STRANDED VESSEL.—The vessel Pau-
line Houghton, from the Mauritius, is reported as having ar-
rived in the West India Docks, after being got off the sands,
where she had been aground near Margate, with a consi-
i derable portion of her cargo, consisting of sugar, molfMes, Ste.
the remain* laying ban lautlei at, liargotte.

ASTLE f'd ROYAL AMPHIT'rEATIO.
Proprietor, Mr. W. tatty.
THIS EVENING.
The performance will commence at a Quarter to Seven, with a
new Grand Spectacle of THE KNIGHT OF TILE EAGLE CREST;
or, The Tournay of Love, in which Mr. N.-T. Hicks will appear.
To be followed by a brilliant display of Bilty's peerless scenes of
.ho Circle, supported by the accomplished artistes of the establish-
ment.
To conclude with a ;rand Equestrian Comic Pantomime, by Nel-
son Lee, called HARLEQUIN YANILEE DOODLE, who came to
Town upon his little Pony.
Box-office open from Eleven till Four.

11.10 H Ar...ervat AT LONDON I3iILIX4E.
Tim DAT —Morning, 37 min. after 5 F Evening, 57 min. after
To-Nloaaow —Morning, 14 min. after 6 1 Evening, 41 min. after 6

- THE WEATHER.—SUN OFFICE, FEB. 2.
MERMOMETER, Lowest, 44, Highest, 53, Noon, 53.

BAROMETER. 29'88.
WIND S.S. W.—dull cloudy weather.

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