The Sun.
London, England, 1850-04-20 00:00:00

TURKEY.

A letter from Constantinople of the 6th instant, in
the Deutsche Zeitung, states that diplomatic relations
have been resumed by the Porte and Austria.
The Oesterreichische Correspondent has letters
from the frontiers of Bosnia of the 10th instant, stating
that the insurgents who occupy Buzim have of late
been reinforced by large masses of their confederates.
Their chief, AVE MEDIC, has sent a detachment of
1,400 to storm the strongholds of Krupa, Novi, and
Pridor.

A Turkish army of 40,000 men is said to be con
centrating at Banyaluka, Saravejo, and Travnik.

ITALY.

Accounts from Rome state that the Porn was re-
ceived with acclamations by the people, and that in
the evening the city was illuminated.
It is said to be the intention of his HOLINESS im-
mediately to issue five decrees.-1. for the abolition
of paper money ; 2. for the organization of the tri-
bunals ; 3. respecting the communal and provincial
councils ; 4. respecting the council of state ; and 5.
an amnesty, by which a free pardon was to be granted
to all persons guilty of political offences, with the
exception of forty, who were to be specially named.
The l'iectitionteee Gazette of the 15tb, oontaina a
royal ordinance, appointing a commission to arrange
the works of art, &c., to be sent to the Exposition of
all Nations in England in 1851. Sir RALru ABER-
CROMBY is named as one of its members.

A CABINET COUNCIL. —A Cabinet Council was
held this afternoon at two o'clock at the Foreign-
office. There were present Lord John Russell, the
Marquis of Lansdowne, the Earl of Carlisle, the
Marquis of Clanricarde, Earl Grey, Viscount Pal-
merston, Sir George Grey, the Earl of Minto, Sir
Francis T. Baring, the Right lion. H. Labouchere,
Sir John C. Hobbouse, and the Right Hon. Fox
Maule. The Lord Chancellor continues indisposed,
and was unable to attend the Council.

The Duke of Devonshire has returned to Devon-
shire House from his marine residence at Kemp Town,
Brighton. The Noble Duke has intimated it as his inten-
tion to give a series of parties on a large scale early in the
present season to the members of the beau monde.
The Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch and family
are expected to arrive at Montagu House early next week,
from Dalkeith Palace, near Edinburgh.
The Duke of Northumberland has joined the
Duchess-at Sion House, Isleworth, from visiting his extensive
estates in Cornwall. We regret to learn that the Duchess
Dowager has been severely indisposed at Sion, but is now
gradually recovering.
The Duke of Rutland, on leaving Belvoir Castle
on Monday last, proceeded to the Palace at Newmarket,
where Lord Charles Manners, M.P., Lord Geo. Manners:
M.P., and Mr. Sloane Stanley have since been staying with
his Grace.

DRURY-LANE TnEATßE.—Yesterday a general
meeting of the actors and actresses, and the other employes
of Drury-lane Theatre, took place in the green-room, for the
purpose of devising the best means by which this theatre
might be kept open for the representation of the drama. It
will be remembered that Mr. James Anderson, the lessee,
with a determination to close the theatre, took a farewell
benefit on Wednesday evening. Oa Thursday, the actors
and others engaged in the theatre, met in the green-room,
for the purpose of learning why Mr. Anderson was closing the
house, notwithstanding it had been well attended, and paying
during the present week. Mr. Anderson said that, at their
earnest request, he would open for the remainder of the pre-
sent week, but for the future opening of the house, he must
take time to consider how he could continue lessee without
being a loser himself. Twelve o'clock yesterday was ac-
cordingly appointed to hear his determination, and a dele-
gate from the body of scene-shifters, musicians, gasmen, &c.,
attended, with the company generally, in the green-room.
Mr. Anderson then said, that for the purpose of keeping the
walls of " Old Drury" open for the representation of the
drama, a portion of the receipts would be taken up every
night, before any salaries were paid, to defray the expenses
of the rent, the gas, the printing, and the advertisements.
After these were weekly settled, then for himself and Mr.
Vandenhoff, each would have 15/. per week, and the other
employes would be paid proportionally. If the receipts
enabled him to pay full salaries, then, of course each would
receive the pay originally stipulated for. This announce-
ment was received with loud cheers by all present, and a
vote of thanks given to Mr. Anderson for the honourable
manner in which he had acted towards all engaged under
his lesseeship.

ITALIAN OPERA, ST. PETERSBURGIL—The per-
formance of the Huguenots at this theatre has been one of the
most successful events that has taken place for some time.
At its last representation, Madame Grisi was recalled before
the curtain, and presented, in the name of the public, with a
diadem of the valve of 10,000 roubles. The Emperor, who
was present at this event, sent magnificent presents to all the
artists who took part in the performance. Mario, as Raoul,
produced a great effect.

ROYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION.—The second
series of lectures on music, by Sir Henry R. Bishop has just
commenced at the above institution; he takes for his text
harmony and part singing, illustrating them by glees,
quartets, &c., in which he is ably supported. The lecture
combines that nice distinction of popularity which invites
by its pleasures, at the same time that it imparts knowledge.
Much of the music was by the lecturer, which 'he introduced
with the elegant dignity of a great master, and applause
was unanimous. In the music of the Miller and his .11.1 en,
" Stay, pr'ythee stay," was received with rapture, and it
certainly did merit it from the manner in which the singers
performed their different parts. The directors of the institu-
tion do well to put such lectures in their programme; by
doing so they put within the reach of the million that treat
which leads the taste and dissipates much vice, and gives a
rat ional hour for enjoyment, mixed up with all the other
sciences which are to be found within the walls of this esta-
blis=hment.

Flax AT LimEnousE.—Yesterday morning, shortly
before i%hree o'clock, a fire broke out on the premises belong-
ing to IVIr. Bradley, a baker, situate at No. 3, Jamaica-ter-
race, Wtvt India Docks, Limehouse. When the fire was dis-
covered L.early the whole of the inmates were in. their beds
asleep, ai.,d so fiercely did the flames extend, that before
they were made fully sensible of the danger to which they
were exposed the staircase had become ignited, so that it was
with cor.sh;erable difficulty they were enabled to effect a safo
retreat. There being a copious supply of water the engines
were crdled into operation, but the flames continued to pro-
gress, and very speedily Mr. Bradley's premises were burned
out, c.nd the whole of the furniture and wearing apparel
destuoyed. The premises numbered 1 and 2, occupied re-
spect-Lvely by Mr.:Turney, a gun-maker, and Mrs. PurcelVa
pawn broker, are also injured by fire, water, and hasty le-
move 1. Fortunately the suffers were all insured in the Sun
Fire- office. Shortly after the above fire was extinguished
anotl ter broke out on the premises of Mr. Linos, saw-mill
prop rietor, in Bunhill-row. Owing to the prompt arrival of
assistance the flames were subdued before much damage was
dew'.