The Sun.
London, England, 1850-08-26 00:00:00

TIIE PRISONER'S STATEMENT.

In the course of Friday afternoon the unhappy man
expressed a desire to see Alderman Dune, one of the
visiting magistrates, and at his request, the following
statement was committed by Mr. Dunn to writing, in
th 3 presence of the governor of the gaol:—
" I lovcd my dear wife sine, rely, and on the 2fld of
March I had no thought or intention to do•her at.} in-
jury whatever; on that night I wad very drunk, and am
not consei.tus to myself of hawing dnne anything to cause
the death of my dear wife; but, believing the dted was
not done by any other person, lam willing to tttke the
blame of it upon myself. lam satisfied that I had a fair
trial befure my judge and the jury, and I submit will-
ingly to the lives et my country. I beg pardon of all
persons whom I have injured or offended, and I ffrely
forgive all who have injured or offended me. I die in
Face with all the world, and humbly hope for mercy
and pardon from Almighty God, through the merits of
my Lad and &vie:lr Jesus Christ. I make this decla-
ration truly end voluntarily, in the presence of Alder-
man George Thomas Dunn and Mr. Thomson, the go-
vernor cf the gaol in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, the 234
Arn;tht, 1850. " PATRICK FORBES."
—/V(wc,istle Guardian.

THE HARVEST IN YORKSMIRr.—It 13 difficult to
ascertain the precise nature of our harvest prospects, which
will depend so much on the weather, oreven the actual quality
of the vazious crops according to. present appearances, so
mush d') opinions va y. The weather, during the week,
with the exception of that on Monday, when the heavy rain
and wind caused considerable apprehensions, and excepting
also occasional showers since, has been favourable to harvest
operations, though the unusual lowness of the temperature,
which has prevailed since Tuesday, of course retards the
ripening, where it is yet incomplete. Still, we may report
that the reapers are busy over the greater part of Yorkshire.
In tl Last Riding (as we learn from a friend who has tra-
velled over a large portion a it this week) harvest opera-
tions are in full progress. Between Prillield and Bever!ey
the wheat in some places is much laid, but for the most part
the crop looks well, and some fields in that neighbourhood
present extraordinarily heavy crops of that grain. "On the
whole," says our corresp ndent, " I have to report that the
account given in the Mercury of last week was as near the
tru'll as it can yet Ise reached—certainly, it was not too
highly coloured. The disease is spreading among potatoes,
having made considerable progress during the week ; but
here, as elsewhere, there is a great breadth of land under po-
tato culture, and no scarcity of this vegetable (thcugh the
diseass should advance) is apprehended. Oats are looking
well, and will be a fair crop. Peas are a very bad crop.
Barley will be deficient; turnips and all glean crops excel-
lent.—Leeds Mercury.

BEVERLEY MINSTER.—The large window of S'.
Mary's Church, which has for some time been undergoing
repairs, has lately bean opened; the whole of the stone work
having been renewed under the superintendence of Mr.Pugin
and stained glass added by Mr. Hardman. The stone work
comprises two tiers of seven compartments each : in the centre
of the lower one is a figure of the Virgin Mary, on the left
hand of whom are placed St. Matthias with the axe, Sc
Thomas with the spear, St. James the less with club; and on
the right St. John with cup, St. Matthew with builder's
rule, and St. Simon with the saw. In the centre of upper
tier there is a representation of our Saviour, on the left of
whom are put St. Bartholomew with the knife, St. J
the ames
kQ the
great, pilgrim's staff, and St. Peter, the Gosp ,
and on the right St. Paul with the sword, S.
Andrew with
the transverse cross, and St. Philip with staff and Latin
and s ;
cross. The window above the transom is divided by the in-
tersecting muHions into eight compartments, four above four,
on each side of the centre, in which are placed the prophets
Amos, Zechariah, Jonas, Alicab, Zepliania, Haggai, Obadiah,
Malachi, Isaiah, Joel, liabbakuk, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Nahum,
Hosea, and Daniel.—/: udder.
ROYALISTS AND ROUNDUEADE ; OR, THE I.JATSI Or
CIIARLEs TILE FDIST.—WC are requested to state that this
new historical romance is published this day by Mr. Shoberl,
20, Groat Marlborough-street, and will be immediately for-
warded to his agents, Messrs. Bell and Bradfute, Edinburgh;
Mr. W. Tioberts, Dublin; Messrs. Griffin and Co., Glas-
gow; essrs. Sims and Denham, Manchester; Messrs.
Deialakm and Langton, Liverpool; ar.d Messrs. Bradford and
Co., Cork; of whom may also be had-2. The popular rev;
romance, "The Miser's Secret; or, the Days of James the
First," 3 vols. 3. Captain Hervey's "Ten Years in India;
or, the Life of a Young Officer," 3 vol, kale!) ClllPft
(coraial" with 23 Plates.

NEW NOVEL, BY JOHN MILLS, ESQ.
Now ready at all the Libraries, in 3 vols.,
oU R COUN T Y.
By JOHN MILLS, Esq.
Author of
" THE OLD ENGLISH GENTLEMAN," &e.
" Mr. Mills has not inappropriately been termed the Dickens of
the Turf and the Field. In no one instance has he been more happy
Van in ,be present. `Our County' is a vivaciou+ and sparkling book
—full of frolic and fan, and yet so nicety adapted, as to snake its suc-
cess certain in every quarter."—Messenger.
Henry Colburn, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-street.

R(TAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT-GARDEN.
FOUR EXTRA NIGHTS AT REDUCED PRICES.
The Directors have the honour to announce that the Subscription
Nights having been concluded on Saturday last, they will give FOUR
ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCES, at Reduced Prices.
Last Appearance of Madame Viardot.
TO-MORROW EVENING,
Will be performed Aleyerbeer's Grand Opera,
LE PitOPHE FE,
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Fides, Madame Viardot (the original representative of the Fart at
the Grand Opera in Paris) ; Bertha, Madame Castellan (the original
representative of the part at the Grand Opera in Paris ; Jean of
Leyden, Signor Mario ; Count Oberthal, Signor Tagllatico ; Sergeant,
Sginor Leyte ; Peasants, Signori Romrni and Soldi ; (Hone, Signor
Maralti ; Malthisen, Signor Polonini ; Zaccaria, Herr Formes.
The Choir in the grand Coronation Scene in the th!rd Act will
combine the powers of a full Orchestra, the Military Bands, the
Chorus, and Organ.
The incidental Ballet in the Skating Scene will be supported by
M. Alexandre and Madlle. Louisa Taglioni (as danced by them at
the Grand Opera at Paris), and comprises the celebrated Quadrilles
des Patineurs.

On WEDNESDAY,
Will be produced, the First Act of Belllnt's celebrated Opera,

NORMA.
To be followed by Donizetti's Opera,

L'E LISI
Composer, Director of the Music, and Conductor, M. Costa.
On FRIDAY,
Will be performed Mozart's Opera of
DON GIOVANNI.

Donna Anna, Mme. Grisi ; Elvira, Millie. Vera ; Zerlina, Mme.
Castellon ; Leporello, Herr Formes; Don Giovanni, Sig. Tambnrini ;
Masetto, Sig. Polontal; 11 Commendatore, Sig. Tagliafico ; and Don
Ottavio, Sig. Mario.
The Opera will be supported by a Triple Orchestra and Double
C orus.

To. conclude with the fret act of the new Opera,
L JUIVE.

Including the Grand Procession of upwards of COO persons.

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On SATURDAY,
Will be performed with the following powerful cast, Afeyerbeer's
graal Opera,

LES HUGUENOTS.

Valentina, Madame Grist; Margarita di Valois, Madame Cas-
tellan; Dams d'Onore, fadlle. Cotti ; Urbano, Madlle. de Merle ;
the Huguenot Soldier, Signor Lavia ; Il Conti di San Bris, Signor
Tagliafico ; Il Conte di :Never% M. "'lasso' ; De Cosse, Signor
Luigi Mei ; De Betz, Signor Polonini ; Meru, Signor Rommi;
Maurevert, Signor Soldi ; Capitano della Guardia, Signor Talsmo ;
Marcell°, Herr Formes ; and Raul di Nangis, Signor Mario.
Composer, Director of the Music, and Conductor, Mr. Costa.
The Scenery ly Messrs. Grieve and Telbin : the Dresses by
Mrs. Bailey and Mme. Marzio • the Appointments by Mr. Bla-
mire ; the Machinery by Mr. Allen ; the Dances arranged by M.
Alexandre ; and the Spectacle under the d:rection of Mr. k. Harris.
The Performances will commence at Eight o'clock.
Boxes for four, Pit tier, 21. 2s. ; ditto, Grand, 31. 3s. ; first and se-
cond do., 21. 2s. ; thirl and fmrth do., 11. I Is. Gd. ; Orchestra Stalls,
103. 6d. ; Amphitheatre Stalls, ss. ; Pit, ss. ; Amphitheatre, 2s 6d.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Mr. B. Webster, Sole Lessee and Manager, Old Brom pton.
For a few nights only, Adelphi Company and Adelphi Pieces.
THIS EVENING,

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Will be performed the Comedy of PAUL PRY. Harry Stanley,
Mr. Boyce; Witherton, Mr. Cullenford ; Colonel Hardy, Mr. Lam-
bert ; Paul Pry, Mr. Wright ; Marian, Miss Harding.
Arter which on entirely new Extravaganza, entire DO.
AILS VIC ECONOMY. John Gramly, Mr. Wright ; Mrs. Grimily,
Mrs. F. Matthews.
To conclude Stitri THE ENCHANTED ISLE.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPIIITIIEATRE.
Proprietor and Manager, Mr. W. Batty.
The best ventilated Theatre in London.

Crowded Plousesio witness the attractive and magnificent Spectacle
Cf Mazeppa, which, with brilliant novelties In the Wonders of the
Arena, form the most varied and attractive Entertainments in the
Metropolis.

THIS EVENING,

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Will be praluced L,r I Byron 's gorgeous Spectacle of MAZEPPA
and the WILD HORSE. Mazeppa, Mr. N. T. Hicks.
To be aucceeded by an illimitable Display of Batty's Feats of
Fun'tation in the Clrgne Olympique, by the male and female Eques-
trians, and re-appearance of 11Iadlle. Garden!.
To conclude with a favourite Farce.
Box-office open From Eleven till Fonr
gtaie Manager. Mr. W. West.

Cater the Patronage of her Most Gracious Majesty, his Soya

Ilighncsa Prince Albert, &c. &c.
ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.
OPEN every MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, and
TIIUMD AY.
Another splendid Elephant.
Promenade Concert, conducted by Mr. Godfrey—Select Prograr

of Ancient and Modern Music.
Prodigious Success of the entirely new-modelled Dioramic
Plc-
lure representing the PASSAGE of the ALPS by Napoleon and his
Army 1 the largest Picture in the World! with Innumerable moving
Figures the size of life. Modelled, painted, and produced by Mr.
D anson and Son, assisted by Messrs. Adams, Wilson, Stc. Bm. The
Picture has occupied the Messrs. Denson for many months, and it is
confldently submitted to i.el Public as a chef-d'rzuvre of art, and not
inferior to any production of the day. . . . .

The Splendid MENAGERIE has lately been enriched by several
valuable Presents from the Queen.
The Musical Department is conducted by Mr. Godfrey. It will
be the aim of the Establishment to offer for the gratification of the
Subscribers and the Public, the most Splendid Military Band in the
Kingdom ! ! Selected from the Bands of her Majesty's Horse and
Foot Guards, and the most eminent Artistes in the profession.
The following list of engagements will, it is hoped, convince the
Public, that the long-acknowledged excellence of the Band of this
Establishment will be fully maintained ! The Repertoire of Music
will be most extensive and varied, arranged from the most Popular
Operas in this and other countries. Solo-Players—Messrs. Lazarus,
Prosperre, Egerton, Crozier, Webb, Holt, Ste.
During the evening a grand Colossal, Scenic, and Pyrotechnic
Tableau illustrating the celebrated Picture by David, of Buonaparte
Crossing the Alps Showing a general view of the Region of the
Alps, stretching from the small mountain lake in the foreground to
the distant snow-clad mountains, crowned by the stupendous Mount
St. Bernard and its far-famed Monastery. A portion of the French
Army is firstseen " en bivouac," presently the drums beatto arms,
and amid the clash of Military Bands and Martial Music, the Troops
commence the Ascent. The Soldiers are seen dragging the Artillery in
Trunks of Trees, now ascending almost Perpendicular Heights, and
traversing the most Terrific Ravines, but all difficulties are overcome,
end the Gallant Army is seen pursuing its course to the Fertile
plains of Italy. _ _

The whole to conclude with a Gorgeous Display of Fireworks, by
Messrs. Southby, introducing, amongst various novelties, the most
admired fens d'artilice of former seasons, jets Wean, water rockets,
revolving pieces, a magnificent Transparency fifty feet in height,
painted by Messrs. Thsnson, representing Buonaparte on Horseback
cheering on his Troops, surrounded by warlike cmb:ems, insiguia of
honour, flags, trophies, &c., amidst a corruscation of various coloured
fires.

'The complicated and difficult machinery, and the erection of the
picture under the direction of Mr. Thos Lowe. The extensi,re gas
Ilttin;s by Messrs. Botcherby and Dixon, 23, King-street, Covent-

Admission. Is.

On Wednesday, Septemi)er 4, the Royal South London Floricultu-
ral Society will hold their Last Grand Dahlia, Hollyhock, and Mis-
cellaneous Flower Show, open to all Exh• biters. Every Exertion
Das been used to render this the most attractive Exhibitioh of the
Season. An extra Brass Band will attend. All the unrivalled at-
tractions of the Gardens, and extra Fireworks, by Southby. Doors
open at One. Admission, One Shilling.

HIGH WATER Al LONDON BRIDGE.

TiIIS DAT —Morning 54 min. after 3 I Evening 10 min. after 4
To-Mozzow— Morning 27 min. after 4 1 Evening 43 min. after 4

THE WEATHER.—Srie OFFICE, AUGUST 25.
THERMOMETER, IN TILE SHADE.
67—highest since noon yesterday.
43—lowest this morning and during the night.
67 this day, at noon.
BAROMETER, 30.02.
Wnrr. W.N.W.—light breeze and fine.
TESTERDAY.—blornicg, dull, stormy weather; Afternoon
heavy showers.

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