The Sun.
London, England, 1850-10-08 00:00:00

GOLD FINDING.

The accounts from America have been regarded
with considerable interest. The money market was
easier, and the rate of exchange slightly more fa-
vourable. Flour was rather lower, but cotton, in
consequence of the advices from the south, was still
advancing, notwithstanding the partial reaction men-
..

tioned in-the accounts from this side. From Cali-
fornia the news was considered highly favourable,
and the further receipts of 200,0001., with an an-
nouncement that at the last dates there had been two
arrivals at Panama with an additional 300,0001., in-
creased the prevailing confidence. The reports from
the various districts of the gold region on this occa-
sion are nearly all of a uniform character, and the
results of the dams erected in the several rivers seem
already to have been remarkable. At one bar
" seven men with a quicksilver machine raised
12,000 dollars in five days." At another 201 b. of
dust per day were obtained by the labour of four
meu ; and in addition to individual cases of this kind
each statement concurs in the fact that the general
results secured by the mass of the operators are very
considerable, the average on some points being an
ounce a day. One person, who is said to have had
experience of mining in South America, is described
as having realised 42,000 dolls:, which he attributes
to no especial luck, but to the exercise of ordinary
judgment. On some bars of the Stanislaw each
miner is represented to be obtaining six ounces a day.
Occasionally they fall upon lumps of lib. each, and
in one case " a man in two hours obtained 200 dolls.
from dirt that was thrown away." At Stockton a
new " placer" is alleged to have been discovered
where there is room for 20,000 miners ; and some
explorers are also said to have crossed the Sierra
Nevada, and to have found greater deposits on the
eastern than on the coast side. It is also affirmed
that in Tuolumne county it has been ascertained that
not one fiftieth part of the dry diggings have yet
been worked, and hence that there will be an ample
field for labour even after the rainy season shall have
commenced. " These diggings," it is stated, " will
yield the miner at least an ounce a day," and there
was room for 50,000 men. The failure of a Mr. Barton
Lee at Sacramento city is announced as amounting to
1,100,000 dolls., but, in conformity with the, Eu-
ropean fashion, his assets are to pay all and to leave
a large surplus. He appears to have been a sort of
banker, and to have held deposits at interest to the
amount of 330,000 dolls. The reported burning of
Sacramento city was generally disbelieved, as the news
could not have been conveyed in the manner and time
alleged, and the fact of the outbreak having been ef-
fectually subdued by the authorities was expected to
be confirmed on the next arrival.
From Panama the accounts represent great acti-
vity, and it will be seen from the following paragraph
that the numbers crossing the Isthmus to and from
California is estimated at from 5,000 to 6,000 persona
a month,_ with the prospect of an insrease.;77-_ _
" The dull season has passed with us, and our city
once more displays its wonted business appearance.
The streets, hotels, and other places of public resort
are constantly crowded with strangers, and as fast as
one set leaves us another takes its place. Since last
Monday at least 1,000 persons have passed through
our city to and from California. Every day more
or less come and go, and the tide is rapidly increas-
ing. We think we are within bounds when we say
that from this time out 5,000 to 6,000 people will pass
through Panama monthly until January, when doubt-
less the number will be doubled."

The zeal for gold finding, aroused by the impulse
from California, still continues in other parts.. In

Virginia it is mentioned that gold mines are now
being worked with a new amalgamator, which yields
25 per cent. more than was obtained by former pro-
cesses, and the Quebec Chronicle gives the following
account of what is called the Chaudiere gold district
in Canada :
" That the Chaudiere gold region is one of no ordi-
nary value is daily becoming more and more appa-
rent. The yield is continuous, and for the most part
regular, the net profits of the company now engaged
in its extraction being about Si. per day. But, in ad-
dition to this return from the siftings of the aurife-
rous gravel, there are lucky hits—times when a piece
of the precious metal of some considerable size
is met with. \Ve have this day seen a piece weighing
over a quarter of a pound, as pure as if it had been
taken from the smelting-pot—that is to say, unmixed
with gravel, or vitreous quartz, or any other foreign
substance.

" Were this the only piece of any considerable size
that had been found it would signify little, but it is
neither the first, nor the second, the third, nor the
fourth. There have been many valuable pieces found,
and there seems to be every prospect of finding snore.
We must congratulate the Chaudiere company on
their golden prospects, and we do so more readily
as the more gold they obtain for themselves the more
they increase the value of the province and enrich
others. The Saeramento has peopled California, and
raised it to the position of a state ; it is yet difficult
to tell what the Chaudiere may do for Canada."

STABBING AT WORCESTER.—Mr. Sidebottom, the
stipendiary police magistrate of this city, was occupied
on Saturday in investigating the circumstances attending
a serious case of stabbing which occurred in the market-
place on this day week. The circumstances are briefly as
follows :—On Saturday last a young man named James Wil-
liams was in the butchers' market engaged in superintending
the stall of a butcher named Grundy, when another butcher,
named Pollard, accused him (Williams) of striking his (Pol-
lard's) dog. Williams applied some abusive language to
Pollan], who thereupon threatened to pull his nose. Wil-
liams threatened, in retort, to " put the knife into Pollard,"
who was proceeding to pull Williams's nose, when the latter,
with a long and sharp butcher's knife, which he bad in his
hand, stabbed Pollard in the abdomen. Pollard fall back,
and exclaimed that be was stabbed, on which Williams was
taken into custody. The wounded man was unable to ap-
bpreoaurgbhetfourpe
ttohethmeagilsltircaot-eosfficuentiiu a fly. He deposed to thel to-day, and to-day he was
above facts,
Mr. Hill,nose. the surgeon who had attended the injured
and said he did not actually pull Williams's
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through the muscles up to the hilt. The prisoner declared
that Pollar3 had pulled his nose, and said, when he struck
at him, he (Williams) had forgotten that he had a knife in,
his hand. pollard was pronounced out of danger, and Wil—
liams was committed to the assizes for stabbing with intent,
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HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.
THE GRAND NATIONAL CONCERTS.
The Executive Committee, Directors, and Managers of "The
Grand National Concerts" have the honour to announce that the
FIRST SERIES will commence on TUESDAY, the 15th ef October
next.

The Committee have the utmost pride and satisfaction in an-
nouncing that, by the gracious permission of his Majes. y the King
'of Prussia, they have been enabled to secure the entire Chorus of the
Berlin Chapel Royal, consisting of fifty male voices, under the direc,
tion of Herr Kapelmeister Neidthardt. The extraordinary perfec-
tion of this chorus is well known by reputation is every artiste and
amateur in Europe, but the opportunity of hearing them in any
town or country except their own has never hitherto been afforded.
During their engagement, several pieces, entirely new to this
conntry, and compased expressly for the Royal Chapel by Men-
delsshon, Neidthardt, &c., will be performed, in addition to selec-
tions from the choral works of Bach. Handel, and Marcelo, togs.
ther with the celebrated " Battle Chorus," which has created so
extraordinary a sensation in Germany. An extra Chorus for the
Serenatas and other English music has been selected with the
greatest care from the principal lyrical establishments, and will be
under the direction of Herr Ganz, Chorus Master of her Majesty's
Theatre.
The Concerts will commence at eight, and terminate usually
about eleven. The Theatre has been entirely re-decorated for these
entertainments.
In addition to the following list, numerous engagements are pend-
ing with other Vocal and Instrumental Artistes, particulars of which
will be announced as soon as possible.
VOCALISTS.
Mdlle. Angri, Miss Poole, Miss Messent, Mrs. Alexander Newton,
and Madame Biscacciantl (the celebrated prima donna, from Milan,
who will make her first appearance in England) ; Signor Calzolari,
M. Jules Lefort, M. Jules Stockhausen, Mr. Frank Bodda, and Mr.
Sims Reeves

—.-..
INSTRUMENTAL SOLO PERFORMERS. -
Grand Pianoforte—Mies Goddard (Pupil of M. Thalberg, who will
make her first appearance in public), M. Charles Halle (who w 11
perform Beethoven's Concerto in E flat, with full orchestral accom-
paniments, on the opening night, and a different Concerto on each
evening of his engagement), Master Heinrich Werner (whose per-
formance at Buckingham Palace before her Most Gracious Majesty
. and Prince Albert, and at the Professional Matinees, has been
the marvel of the whol. mu.ical world), and M. Thalberg (who
' will introduce several new Morceaux, written expressly for these
Concerts).
Violin —MM. Molique, Henry Blagrove, Henry Cooper, and M.
Sainton (Solo Violinist to her Majesty). An engagement is also
• pending with the renowned Artiste, Signor Sivori, who is on his
way to England from the Havannah.
Tenor —Mr. Hill.
Violoncello—MM. Platt!, Hausmann, Hancock, and Roasselot.
Double Bass—MM. Anglois, Rowland, and Herr Muller (the cele-
brated Contrabassist from Darmstadt, who will make his first ap-
pearance in till country).
fiara—Mr. Ap Thomas and Mr. H. J. Trust.
Concertina—Mr. R. Blagrove.
Flute —MM. Richardson, larlccialdi, Carte, and Remusat.
Oboe—MM. Barret and Nicholson.
Clarionet—M. Franc, from the Grand Opera, Brussels, and M.
Maycock.
Bassoon—M. Baumann.
llorn —M. Steglich.
Cornet-t-Pistons—M. Arban.
Ophicleide —M. Prospere.
Trombone —Mr. WinterbOttOm.
ORCHESTRA.
Musical Director, Compe,er, and Conductor—M. Ralf..
Conductor of La Musique ,le Dense—Signor Piled°.
First Violins—M. Molique (Principal), late Kapelmeister at Stut-
gardt ; Browse, Royal Italian Opera, Henry Cooper, R. 1.0., DandO,
R. 1.0., Dawson, Her Majesty's Theatre, Goffrie, R. 1.0., 11. Gries-
bach, R. 1.0., Hartnagl, EL M.T., Kr utzer, 11.31. T., Oury, H.M.T.,
Paten, R. 1.0., Pleott, 11.M.T., Sh :re,oole H.ll. T., Thlrlwall,
11.1.0., Watkins, 11.1.0., Zerhini, R. 1.0.
Second Viedine—Willy (Principal), 11.1.0., W. Blagrove, R. 1.0.,
Barnett, 11. M .T., 1.11, MILT., Hee ne n , H. 31 .T., Jay; R.F .0.,
Kelly, R. 1.0., J. Loder, R. 1.0., Mars; all, R. 1.0.; Ridgway, H.M.T.,
Ridgway (two), 11.M.T., Schmidt, WILT., Tallance, H.M.T., Thirl-
wall (two), H.M.T., Villain, 11. M T., Watson, R. 1.0.
Tenors —R. Hughes (Principal), 11.111 T, R. Blagrove, 11.1.0.,
.110 en, 11.31. T., ealkin, WALT., Ganz, 11.M.T., Glanville, 11.1.0.,
Flee ll.m 'r.. Trust, 11.1.0., Webb, R. 1.0., Westlake, R. 1.0.
- VI doneellos—Piatti (Principal), 11.M.T., Gardner, H.al.T., Good-
ban, 11.1.0., Guest, R. 1.0., Hancock, R. 1.0., ti ausmann, R. 1.0., W.
Loder, R. 1.0. Lovell I hillipps,ll.l.o.,Rousselot, Beethoven Quartet
Society, Thorley, T.R. Manchester.
- Double Basses --Aeglois ( Principal), F1.31.T., Casolani, RI .0 ,
Casten. R. 1.0-., Mount, R. 1.0., Muller, Grand Opera, Darmstadt (his
first appearance), Percival, 11.31. T., Pickhaert, H.M.T., Pratten,
8.1.0., Rowland, 11.1.0.. Russ,ll, H. NET., Severn, R. 1.0.
I tarps—AP Thomae, H.M.T., 11. J. 'frus-, R. 1.0.
Flutes —ltieeardson (Flautist to his Grace the Duke of Devon-
shire) ; Bricclaldi, La Scala. Milan.
Piccolo--Remusat, H. 111. T.
Oboes--Barrett, R. 1.0., Nicholson, R. 1.0.
Clarionets— —, Maycock, H.M.T.
Bas.soons—Baumann, 11.1.0, Larkin, 11.1.0.
Horns—Steglich,.H.M.T., Blangini, Calcott, H.M.T., Calcott, jun.,
JIM. f.
Trumpets—Zeiss, H.M.T,„, Davis, H.M.T.
Cornet-a-Pistons,—Arban, Conservatoire, Paris.
Trombones—Marin. H.M.T., KWIC, H.M.T., Winterbottom,
A.M.T.
Opeicleide—PrasPere. R. 1.0.
Timpani—Chipp, R. 1.0.
Bass Drum and Cymbals—lllnchey, H.M.T.
Side Drum—R. Hughes, jun., H.M.T.
Triangle—W. Ganz, H.M.T.
rrincipal Composers—MlL. Sphor, Belle, G. Macfarren, Edward
Taller, Hector Berlioz, and Howard Glover.
Arranger of Operatic Selections, &c.—Signor L. Negri.
Chorus Master—Herr Ganz.
Deputy Chorus Master—Mr. Frederick Osborne Williams.
Organist—Mr. Willing.
The Music of the Serene-as will be published by Messrs. Cramer.
Beale, and Co.
Box Stalls, One Pair— 4s. 01 Gallery Stalls •• .
Ditto, Two Ditto . .. 3s. 61 Slip Stalls
\
Half Circle, I), tte —... 2s. M. Gallery is. Od.
Promenade .......... Is. Bd.
Applications for Private Boxes and Stalls to be made at the Box-
. office ;or to Messrs. Andrews, Alcroft, Leader, and Cock, eve
Bond-street; Mitchell, Hookham, and Ebert., Old Boni-street;
Same, St. James's-street ; Creme:, Beale, and Co., and Bailey, Re-
gent-street ; Chappell, Bond-street ; and Dyte and Son, Strand.
N.B. It is respectfully announced that all persons attending the
Private Boxes, and the First and Second Tiers of Box Stalls,
will be reqwired to appear in Evening Dress ; and the Public is
moat earnestly requested to assist in carrying out this regulation,
as far as may oe practicable, in all parts of Her Majesty's Theatre.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI

Under the direction of Madame Celeste.
Great. hit of the new Comic Drama of Giralda ; or, the Miller's Wife.

TRU; t:VENING,
' Will be performed an entirely new Comic Drama, in Three
Acts,- entitled iiiitALDA ; or, The Miller'S Wife. Philip, Mr.
Hughes ; Don Japhet della Trombl, Mr. Paul Bedford ; Don Manual
de Itivar, Mr. Boyce ; Gil, Mr. Wright ; the Grand Duchess, Miss
Emma Harding ; Giralda. Miss K. Fltzwilliam.
After which, the romantic Drama of RORY O'MORE. Scrubs,
Mr. Paul Bedford ; Rory O'More, Mr. Hudson ; Shan Dhu, Mr. 0.
Bmith ; Mary o*More, Miss Collins; Kathleen, Miss Woolßar.
To conclude with THE DOUBLE-BEDDEI) ROOM. Characters
by Mr. Lambert, Miss E. Chaplin, &c.