The Sun.
London, England, 1844-09-21 00:00:00

SIR ANDREW AGNEW.

The following address from Sir Andrew Agnew has
been forwarded to the Earl of Aberdeen :
" To the Right Hon. the Earl of Aberdeen, K.T., &c.,
the Great Officer of State in attendance on her
Majesty in Scotland.
"My Lord—l have the honour of addressing your
Lordship, as the Great Officer of State in attendance on
her Majesty in Scotland, in the name of the friends of
the observance of the Lord's-day in Scotland.

" I am fully aware of the extreme, presumption of
thus addressing your Lordship, and thus venturing to
approach the Royal presence ; but having intrusted to
me the confidence of those in whose name I now presume
to write, and the shortness of time not permitting the
gathering together of the signatures of all who concur in
the sentiments which I express, I humbly pray that, as
an individual, I may be pardoned.
" It is a well known fact that the habits of Sabbath
observance are not in all respects the same in the nor-
thern and southern divisions of these kingdoms ; and it
is equally well known that Scotland has since the Refor-
mation been distinguished amongst the nations of Chris-
tendom as a strict Sabbath-observing country, in the
true Scriptual sense of the word ; and it is this import-
ant fact which, with all imaginable respect and defer-
ence, and dutifulness, and loyalty, it is humbly prayed
may be brought under the notice, at this time, of her
most gracious Majesty the Queen, not doubting that in
this, as in all other respects, it. is the gracious desire of
the Royal mind to recognise, to respect, and to gratify,
the religious habits, the peculiar characteristics, and the
best principles of her Majesty's most loyal and devoted
subjects in this her ancient kingdom.
" It would be the highest presumption to suggest to
your Lordship's consideration the extent of the over-
whelming moral influence which the example of the
Court is calculated to produce upon the religious habits of
Scotland on this auspicious occasion, as it must be the
Christian patriarch's confident hope that the result shall
be a large increase of that righteousness which exalteth
a nation, and of which, by Divine appointment, the
Sabbath is the sign.
" With thankfulness to Almighty God, who at an-
other time put it into the heart of our Protestant Queen
to hallow the holy day of the Lord of the Sabbath, in a
foreign land—or with prayer in the language of the
Holy Scripture, that now and ever the Sabbath may be
a sign between God and her Majesty, whereby her Ma-
jesty may know that He is the Lord her God—and,
moreover, -praying that every blessing of God the Father,
through our Lord Jesus Christ, may, by the Holy Spirit.
bless the Queen—
" I have the honour to be, my Lord, in the name of
the friends of the observance of the Lord's day in Scot-
land, your Lordship's most obedient and very humble
servant, " ANDREW AGNEW, Bart.
" Sept. 12, 1844."

INVERARY CASTLE.—The Marquis and Mar-
chisonesi of Lorn are expected to arrive at this
princely residence on Monday next, upon a visit to the
Duke and Duchess of Argyll. There will be a gather-
ing of the clans on the occasion to welcome the young
chief and his lovely bride to the glens of M'Callum
More. The clansmen, clad in the Campbell tartan, are
to meet the carriages at, the top of Glen Crow, and es-
cort the noble pair to the castle. Altogether the muster
will include 750 Highlanders, 400 of whom, belonging to
his Grace's estates, and under the command of John
Lorn Stewart, Esq., of Glenbuckie ; 100 of the Inve-
rary old clan, under the command of James Robinson,
Esq. ; and the remaining 250 under Walter Campbell,
Esq., of Islay. Great rejoicings will take place, and it
is expected that the festivities will be prolonged for se-
veral days. The Duke and Duchess of Sutherland and
several members of both families will be present. His
Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge and the Here-
ditary Grand Duke of Mecklenburgh Strelitz have also
signified their intention of honouring the Noble Duke
and Duchess with a visit on the occasion.
A NEW WAY TO PAY OLD DEBTS.—A pugnacious
tailor, a very flint, named Rispail, and living in the
Rue des Petres St. Germain I'Auxerrois, was on Satur-
day brought before the Correctional Tribunal for a vio-
lent assault upon a customer, named Boulanger, who
was the collector of his debts, taking his commission
out in clothes. Some differences had arisen between
them, and one day the tailor sent to his agent to come
and try on a new coat and waistcoat. Boulanger went,
and stripped for the trial, but not prepared for a fight.
As soon as he had laid aside his hat and stick, and taken
off his old coat and waistcoat, one of Rispail's men came
and carried them into another room. The tailor helped
his customer to put on the new waistcoat, but, while
pretending to examine it behind, he assailed the agent
with the fist and foot in the most violent manner. Bou-
langer demanded what offence he had committed, Rises
pail pretended that he had robbed him of 700 f., and re-.
qt uai rt
m eadaonu
amount. Boulanger
refused, of aa
nbdi llaof
battleexch exchange
eto
hensued,
which lasted half an hour, and was only put an end to
by the entrance of police-officers, called in by the neigh.
hours. Poor Boulanger being the weakest, was almost
beaten to a mummy, while Rispail had received scarcely
a scratch or a bruise. The Tribunal refused to enter
into the cause of the battery, deciding that under any
circumstances the tailor had no right to act as he had
done, and sentenced him to be imprisoned for twelve
months, and to pay 300 francs to Boulanger by way of
damages.—Galignani.

The numerous passengers on Thursday morning that
were embarking and disembarking from the different
steamers at Blackwall Pier, were much amused at seeing
two very splendid giraffes, valued 2,000 guineas, shipped
on board the Soho steam-ship, that left shortly after
with several families of distinction, and the proprietor
of these valuable animals, for Antwerp. •
chap. 16,
oi:tVictoriaFLlNT AND CUT GLASS.—Doubts having been et_
tertained whether bottles of flint and cut gl`:.ss are
cuhnadregra bt
Illee beadNN'it
o h duty t
"Bottlesy:
PAherwise enu-
merated or described, 11. per cwt., ar:u further, on bY.t hcoAf ct
glass 7
nV
ac-
count of the Excise duty, is. P cwt. ;" or as " Flint
and cut glass, for every 1001. value 301., and further, on
account of the Excise duty, 75. per cwt. ;" and the Cus-
toms authorities being of opinion that all bottles of flint
and cut glass should be charged with the latter rate of
duty, orders have been issued for the officers in London
and at the outports to govern themselves accordingly.
A CURIOSITY IN NATURE.—Last week as a man

was emptying the ash place in the Royal Hotel yard,
Wakefield, he found a number of hens eggs buried under
the ashes, altogether amounting to thirty-seven ; and,
happening to break one of them, he discovered to 'his
great astonishment a chicken which was almost full
grown. There happening to be a hen in. the yard at the
time, he thought he would sat the remaining thirty-six
eggs under her, whit,hhe accordingly did, and in two
days after 013 hatched' fourteen of them. The youig
Oackens are now looking remarkably well, and in a
thriving condit:on,—Xanchester Guardian,

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F. DE LIZIRDI and CO.

E N G L A N D;

THE SOCIAL CONDITION OF THE EMPIRE

" We are commanded by her Majesty to assure you, that when you
shall be called upon to resume the discharge of your Parliamentary
functions, you may place entire reliance on the cordial co-operation
of her Majesty in your endeavours to improve the SOCIAL CONDITION,
and to promote the happiness and contentment of the people."—
Quees's Speech.
A WEEKLY PAPER, under this title, will be published as soon
as the necessary preparations shall have been completed.
The mysterious designs which, now, are supposed, by many, to
lark under the phrase " Young England," will not throw obscurity
over the columns of the proposed publication—all will be clear and
well defined; while it supports our venerable institutions, it will urge
the generally acknowledged demands of the present times ; while it
proposes or advocates changes tending to promote the prosperity and
happiness of all classes, It will be with the sincere desire to impart
renewed vigour and strength to those ancient institutions.

Over the above class of her Majesty's Speee.. no obscurity hangs—
all is clear in that ; and to give it full effect, it has become necessary
to call upon the higher orders of society, at this crisis of the empire,
to give their " presence" in the " several districts" of the country ;
and by th..ir "ex mole" to inspire loyalty and moral s.tbinission
to the law; to invire diligm,ly and r,ngiously into tile " =oda! con-
dition" of all classes, but particularl those o
" Homely joys and destiny obscure ;"
with a resolution to make every sacrifice necessary to introduce the
improvements which the present age demands ; and with the noble
design of promoting " the happiness and contentment of her people."
It can scarcely be doubted that her Majesty's Spe;:ch will lead to
highly important measures when Parliament shall be re-assembled ;
and it is to stimulate the public mind to make the necssary inquiries
preparatory to such great undertaking—to establish principles—and
to embody public opinion, that this journal is proposed. Its columns,
therefore, will be open to such ably-written papers, and valuable col-
lections of facts, as shall be contributed from every part of the coun-
try, bearing upon the social condition of all classes of the empire.
Hostile parties have met on this common and sacred ground high
hopes are raised—they can be blasted only by national indifference
of inactivity.
Communications for the Editor from all who are anxious to co-
operate in this design, are requested to be addressed to the Publisher,
Richard Bentley, 8, New Burlington-street.

THEATRE ROYAL LYCEUM, LATE ENGLISH OPERA.
HOUSE
Under the Management of Mts. KEELEY.
Another great Achievement Successfully Triumphant N I
I 0 attempt to eulogise the gorgeous splendour of the New Extrava-
ganza of " Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp, or New Lamps for
Old Ones," would be a work of supererogation ; the Manage.
meet, therefore, contents itself by simply stating that it will be
repeated every Evening
THIS EVENING, SEPT. 21,
Will be repeated a New Dram; entitled MARTIN CHUZZLE.
WIT. Principal characters by Messrs. R. Younge, F. Vining,
Emery, F. •lathews, A. Wigan, Meadows, Kinloch, Turner,
btanton, J. W. Collier, Yarnold, Sanders, and Keeley; Miss F.
'lnip'in, Miss Woolgar, Mrs. A. Wigan, Mrs. WooWdge, Miss
act ',Mrs. Usher, Miss Turner, and Mrs. Keeley.
To conclude with an entirely Original, and much better than
14w,Grand Operatic, Romantic, Melo-Dramatic, Burlesque Extra-
vaganza, founded on the celebrated Eastern Tale, in the Arabian
Nights' Entertainment, entitled ALADDIN AND THE WON-
DERFUL LAMP; or, New Lamps for Old Ones. With very
extensive Neat Scenery, Machinery, Dresses, &c. Principal cha -
r icters by Lire Keeley, Messrs. F. Matthews, Turner, A. Wigan,
J. W. Collier, and Keeley; Miss Woolgar, Mrs. Woolli Ige, Miss
Chaplin, Mrs A. Wigan, Miss Turner, Ms a James, Miss Carson,
Aliso Hunt, Miss Reede, &c., &c.
PRICE) OF ADMISSION.—BaIcony Poxes. 41.; Upper
Boxes, 3s. ; P.t, 25.-; Gallery, 6d. Second Price—Balcony Boxes, 2s. ;
Upper Boxes, is 6d.; Pit, Is. Private Boxes on the it ileAny Tier
Tbolding eight persons), Tao Guineas. Private Boxes on the Second
er (holding eight persons), One Guinea and a-HalE Private
Boxes on the Pit Fier (holding six persons), One Guir ea•
The Box—sitice is open from Ten to Four o'Clock, under the direc-
don of Mr. Grogan, late of Covent-garden Theatre.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE OF ARTS.
Proprietor and Manager, Mr. BATTY.
.Nightly overflows, and Re-engagement of the wonders of Mr. Carter,
the American Lion King for this Week and next.
I'HIS EVENING, SEN.. 21,
Will be repeated the French Equestrian Military Spectacle of the
LION OF THE DESERT, or, THE FRENCH IN MOROCCO.
Abdallah, the Outcast Arab, Mr. Carter.
New Scenes of the Circle.
To conclude with the new Equestrian, Military and Naval
tUde, entitled THE CHINESE WAR; or. The Conquests of
troy by British Arms. New Scenery, Messes, Appointments, &c.,
to realise the recent triumphs of England's Army and Navy. Feast
of 250 Lanterns.
Acting and stage.mAnager, Mr. W. D Broadfoot.
Box.office open from Eleven till Five. Lessons in the Art of Riding
by Mr. R. Smith.

DAVIDGE'S ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
THIS EVENING, SEPT. 21,
Will be performed THE PROTECTOR; or, THE REBEL'S
GAUNTLET. Characters by Messrs. E. F. Saville, H. Hughes,
Hicks, Mrs. H. Hughes, Mrs. R. Harmer, &c.
After which, THE ROAD OF LIFE Supported by Messrs. G.
Wad, R. Honner, Neville, Rogers, Mrs. H. Hughes, Mrs. Hicks,
/Hiss E. Terrey, &c.
To conclude with THE ARTFUL DODGE. In which Messrs.
0. Wild, Johnsor., Rogers, and Miss E. Terry will perform.
Places end Pnvate Boxes to be had of Mr. Kerschner, at the Box.
office. from Eleven to Four.

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE.
THIS EVENING, SEPT. 21,
Will be performed OTHELLO.
After which, JACK AND THE BEANSTALK; or, The
Lad that knew how many Beans made Five. Jollibuffs, Mr John
Herbert ; Jack, Miss Vincent.
To conclude w:t-i the Musical Farce of THE REVIEW ; or, he
Wags of Windsor. Captain Beaugard, Mr. Binge; Lucy, Miss
Louisa Lyons.

Private Family Boxes, £1 Is. Od. and ZI lit. 64.

STRAND THEAT.,
THIS EVENING, SEPT 21,
Will be performcd MARTIN CHGZZLEWII. Young Martin
Chuzzlewit, Mr. Timm; Old Martin Chuzzlewit, Mr. Ayliffe;
Jonas Chuzzlewit, Mr Attwood, Montague nag, Mr. Roberts;
Tom Pinch, Mr. Riddles; Mr. Pecksniff, and Mrs. Sairey (lamp,
Mr. H. Hall; Mary Graham, Mrs. Coleman Pope.
After which, BOMBASTES FURIOSO. Supported by Messrs.
Paul Bedford, and Miss E. Staialey.
To conclude with an Original Burlesque, entitled THE WON.
DERFUL LAMP, in a New Light, being an Illustrated Version
it Aladdin. Abanazar, Mr. Paul Bedford; Aladdin, Mr. Wright;
Princess Balroulbadour, Miss E. Stanley.

ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.
EXTRAORDINARY AND NOVEL ATTRACTIONS,
On MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, and T4URSDAY,
throughout the Season, the Gardens will open with the following
attractive Novelties:—

THE PICTURESQUE GROUNDS—FEEDING OF THE
ANIMALS—UNRIVAI. LED MENAGERIE.
MODELS of VENICE and LONDON in the OLDEN TIME

Painted by Damson and Telbin.
The sensation caused by this unrivalled proinctit.n is beyond all
former precedent; the artist, the amateur, the casual observer
are alt struck with its extraordinay beauty fldeliot of delinea.
Bon, and are unanimous in prot.ouncing it the most wonderfld ex.
hibition ever witnessed. To view it only as a vehicle for the terrific
display at Dusk is unjust; it should be seen In the calm stillness of
the quiet Evening, with its Towers and Steeples reflected in the spa..
aims Lake, to be fully appreciated.
Beethoven's celebrated Battle Sinfonia, de-criptive of an En-
gagement between the French and Englisl Armies.
The Evening PROMENADE ( ONCERTS on Mon 'ays, Tues..
days, Wednesdays, and Thursdays cont.ucted uy Mr. Godfrey.
are up a scale of more than usual excellence; tint words fail in
doing justice to the awful representation of
THE GREAT FIRE OI LONDON.
Its fearffil cn iracteristica are truthfully pourtrayed, but at the same
time so beautifully blended with the Wonders of the Pyrotechnic
Art, 'Hat delieht is predominant over terror; and the Thousands
who nightly crowd the Gardens hail it with acclamations, and admit
that ::.outitby, .he Unrivalled Pyrotechnist has achieved a matchless
triumph
The tiaidens and Zoological Collection are in the most perfect
state, and combining so many and interesting features, are by far
Ste most attrantive lounge to or near the iretro,lolii.
• Doors open at Nine—Feeding of the Animals at Half-past Four—
concert at Half-past Five.—Conflagration at Dusk. Admittance,
One Shilling,

EGYPTIAN HALL, PICCADILLY.
0,4-E SHILLINGI MPO
Admission RTANT
NOTICE.
to THE 31APOI.E0.N MIJ-
Ell.ll, the most magnificent and extensive Collactic‘n of Histo-
flea! Curiosities and Works of Art ever known to have been formed
by One Person. during Twenty-five years of elaborate research, at a
cult 0160,000 •niiiiess, and to completely Illustrate, itt the most in-
structive and tateresting manner, the most important part of Euro-
Fenn history, viz.—CUARLES 1., OLIVER CROM WELL, and
LOUIS XIV., to the deaths of GEORGE 111., and tie EMPEROR
N A.POLEON. In 1821. This unique Museum has been Waited often,
during the last and present year, by the Royal Family, the Duke of
Wellington. ;he Foreign Princes, 'Ambassadors, and their Ladle;
also, many thousands of thu Nubility and Public ; and the Pro-
prietor has recently been able to increase, by several very fins
pictures, Sca., his previous almost incredible number and variety of
3133., Works of Art, and A multitude ti valuable Rellcr, and other
enriOsities, in this must ._ostructive and, as hundreds have said it
ought to be, a Natlona: Maseam. 1144-y thousand have Inspected it,
and THIRTY PRINCIPAL EDITORS of the PUBLIC PRESS
/lave stated !Wit It cugh to be seen by every one. The price of admis-
Llen is reduced Li ONE SHELLING.

The VA/ODEON MUSEUM Is to a seen only at the Egyptian
flail.' Piccadilly. daily fi om Ten till Dusk.

THE WEATHER.--SUN OFFICE, SEPT. 20
ZJACELMOMETER, Lowest, 48; Highest, CI ; Noon, 59
BAROMETER, 30.06.—Wwn, E.

Ilarx.---The number 32 on the Thermometer denotes the
freezing point, and 55 temperate. In Barometers fair is
ninally placed opposite 30, and rain at 29.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON-BRIDGE THIS DAY.
Isibmitht; I minutes after 8 Evening ... 23 minutes after

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PARSONS and WIDOWS.
By the AUTHOR of " PETER PRIGQIN.S."
" Those who have read the former publications of the author of
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supplied by his present work. The delineations of character with
which it abounds, and the incidents, evidently derived from facts—
fiction could not speak to the heart as these do—render the narratives
of the several clergymen who are supposed to give the strange and
eventful histories of their progress through life, replete with varied
Interest. Certain downy doctors and rubicund rectors also come in
for a fair share of ridicule and reproof. The widows are hit off to
perfection, and are sure to please every one."—Globe.
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