The Sun.
London, England, 1844-01-16 00:00:00

TO
_TH.E.EDI7'OI? OF THE SUN.

Sin,—Have the goodness to insert
the follow-
ing, and you will oblige a subscriber and a lover
of truth.

In the Second Edition of last Monday's Even-
ing Sun, is a letter signed by one who styles
himself " Experimentalist." Now I have lived

the greatest part of my life within one mile of
Cheadle Church, and am now living within three
miles of the said church, but I never knew, be-
fore reading The Sun newspaper, that the whole
parish contained one experimental farmer.
As I know every farm in Cheadle, and also all
the farmers, I was somewhat astonished on read-
ing the account. I very much doubt the truth
of his figures; and unless he can give the exact
measure, and also the exact weight of each ex.;
periment, I for one cannot believe him, nor am I
alone in disbelieving him; and we farmers very
naturally want to know who " Experimentalist"-
is, that we may get information at home. An--
other reason why I and my brother farmers
doubt the accuracy of his experiments is,'
the trifling cost of his manuring. I can tell
" Experimentalist" that I paid 7s. per ton nett
for stable dung in Manchester, to say nothing of
the cost of carting, men's wages for spreading,
wear and tear, &c. Now 15 tons at 7s. per ton
will cost Si. 55., just the amount of " Experi-
mentalist's" experiment, No. 2. Is there no-
other expense than the first cost, I would
ask " Experimentalist?" " Experimentalist"
seems to be an enemy to guano, and that a
public enemy too, or he would not have sent his
glaring figures to London, where scarcely any
one knows anything either about him or the state
of farming in Cheadle. If he had not been its
public enemy, he would have been content to let.
his wonderful (query) experiments be buried in
oblivion. But " Experimentalist" had better
inquire of his neighbours for the value of guano
as a manure as compared with stable dung and
night soil, several of whom I know have used it
two years with very satisfactory results, both
upon grazing land and for turnips
and potatoes, as also upon meadow land.
I know some of them who could show him
a sample of hay grown with guano against
his extraordinary rich grape, as he calls
it. Now,
_ generally speaking, the heavier the
crop is, the coarser it is—but that is directly con-
trary to " Experimentalist's" experiment. This is
another reason why I doubt the accuracy of his
experiment. " Experimentalist" may vaunt forth
his favourite muck to the world, but his boasting
of having lost 521/. by the experiment is ridi-
culous in the extreme ; and should he be in-
clined to send another account before the public,
I would recommend him to be more explicit,
and put his produce upon the scale, and not
make a random calculation, just as his pre-
judiced mind may dictate. JOHN BULL.
Cheadle, Jan. 11, 1844.

EASY AND EXPEDITIOUS METHOD Or LEARNING
FRENCH.—Numerous as have been the methods intro-
duced from time to time for the speedy acquirement of
the French language, none are to be compared with the
very judicious and unpretending productions of Mons.
Le Page, which consist of " L'Echo de Paris," " Gift of
Conversation," the " Last Step to French," and the
" French Master for the Nursery," any one of which are
sold separately, as they may be required by the progress
of the pupil. They are singularly concise and clear, and
peculiarly calculated to obviate the necessity of sending
young persons to France, at the risk of morals, to learn
that which may as easily be acquired in this country,
free from the baneful contamination of French manners.
We are happy to observe, from the number of editions
they have &one through, that they are getting into gene-
ral circulation.

IMPROVEMENTS.—AMOIM the many
and varied improvements progressing in the district of Sou
Holland, it is very gratifying to observe that the system of
hollow or sub-soil draining is exciting general attention, and
will, when its admirable effects are more widely known and ap-
preciated, secure its universal adoption. In the parishes of
Spalding, Moulton, Long Sutton, Kirton, Fosdyke, Frampton,
&c., under-draining is carried on with great spirit, and. n?" 11"
fest advantage. It is suite a mistake to suppose that it is no
effectual mode of draining a flat or level district ;
.the. stile mode
is unqaestienably the best, but as it is new in this district,
Of
we
would recommend a trial of some of the cheaper plans.
these, there is the
thorns for arable lands ; or the mole plough, which is the
cheapest.—Hall Advertiser. _
The Lords of the Admiralty have purchased the
grass sod or wedge for strong_ !rag!, and
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BONS MOTS.
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Memb. de l'lnstitut Hist. et Lit.

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THE STATE TRIALS.
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS
on SATURDAY "NEXT, January 20, 1844, will contain
SPLENDID ILLUSTRATIONS:—O'Connell, his Sons,
and Tom Steele, on their way to the Four Courts—drawn by
James Nlaheny, Esq. Also, CITY PORTRAITS :—The
Lord Mayor, Town Clerk, Alderman Butt, the Recorder, Mr.
APLaughlan. PORTRAITS of EMINENT LAWYERS:—
Mr. Pierce Mahony, Mr. Hayes, Mr. Clements, Mr. Gart-
land, and Mr. Cantwell.
Interior and exterior of the MUSIC HALL, during the
great aggregate meeting of the Roman Catholics of Ireland ;
Signal Fires, in Ireland.
Also, Statue of Wilkie ; Portrait of the Rev. W.
Melvin ; Camberwell New Ciurch ; Chantrey's Statue of
George IV. ; Portraits of Madame Dulcken, Bliss Rainforth,
and Alr. W. Harrison ; an original tale, by Miss Camilla
Toulmin, with three illustrations. With all the news of the
week ; price 6d., stamped. Immediate orders should be given.
Office, 198, Strand.

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THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
THIS EVENING, JANUARY 16,
Will be repeated a New Grand Opera, in Three Acts, called THE
BOHEMIAN GIRL Count Arnheim, Jr. Borrani; Thaddeus,
Mr.M. Harrison; Arline, Miss Rainforth; Queen of the Gipsies,
Miss Bette.
After which, will be repeated a New Grand Comic Christmas
Pantomime. entitled HARLEQUIN AND KING PEPIN ; or-
VALENTINE AND ORSON. Harlequin, Mr. Howell; Colum,
bine, Mis; Carson; Clown, Mr. T. Ridgway; Pantaloon, Mr.
Blanchard.
Dress Boxes 75., Second Price 3s. 6d. ; Upper Circles of Boxes 55.,
Second Price Se. ; Pit 3s , Second Price .2a.; Middle t'allery 25.,
second Price la.; Upper Gallery ls., Second Price 6d.

THEATRE ROYAL, COVENT-GARDEN.
M. JULLIEN'S CONCERTS.
THIS EVENING, JANUARY 16,
Will be produced a New Comic Quadrille, by M. Jullien, entitled
THE IRISH ECHOS :
Air, Semiramide—Echo, Life let us cherish.
Air, Poor Mary Ann—Echo, Nix my dolly Pals.
Air, Duncan Grey—Echo, Yankee Dcodle.
Air, Huntsman's Chorus—Echo, St. Patrick's Day and Rule Britannia
The National Air in the Finale will be given with New and Grand
Effect, in aid of which Twelve Comets-a-Piston will be added to
the Orchestra.
Doors Open at Half-past Seven, commence at Eight o'Clock.
Promenade, Is , Upper Boxes, Is.; Dress Circle, Ys. 6d. ; Private
Boxes, 11. Is. Tickets to be obtained at the Box-office of the
Theatre; of Mr. Mitchell, Old Bond-street; Mr. Andrews, New
t ond.street ; Mr. Sams, St. James's
-street; and M. Jullien's Office,
3, Maddox-street, Bond-street.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
MK. BENJAMIN WEBSTER, LESSER
RE.ENGAGEMENT OF PROFESSOR RISLEY
AND HIS INFANT SON.
THIS EVENING, JANUARY 16,
Will be repeated the Comedy of THE MERRY WIVES OF
WINDSOR. Sir John Falstaff, Mr. Strickland; Master Slender,
Mr. C. Mathews ; Mr. Ford, Mr. Stuart; Mr. Page, Mr. Howe;
Fenton, Mr. Caulfield ; Sir Hugh Evans, Mr. Webster; Mrs. Page,
Madame Vestris ; Mrs. Ford, Mrs. Niett ; Mrs. Quickly, Mrs.
Glover ; Anne Page, Miss Mattley.
After which, the Unparalleled Performances ot_ Professor RISLEY
and his SON.
To conclude with a New Fairy Extravaganza, entitled THE FAIR
ONE WITH THE GOLDEN LOCKS! King Lachrymose, Mr.
J. Bland; Prince Graceful, Miss P. Horton ; Queen Lucidora,
Miss Julia Bennett.
Orchestra Stalls, ss. ; Boxes, Is. ; Pit, Is. ; Gallery, 25.; Upper
Gallery, la. Half.price—Boxes,3s. ; Pit, 25.; Gallery, Is. Upper
Gallery, 6d. Doors opened at Half.past Six, and the Performances
commence at Seven.
Tickets and Places to be had of Mr I. T. Archer, at the Box-
office, from Ten till Five.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI.
The Best Pantomime of the Season—Gorgeous Scenery,.
THIS EVENING, JANUARY 16,
The New Drama, embracing Extraordinary Effects, Powerful Cast,
and Novel Scenic Display, called
THE BOHEMIANS ; or, The Rogues of Paris. Principal
Characters by Messrs. Lyon, 0. Smith, Wright, Wieian4, Maynard,
Mrs. Yates, Miss E. Stanley, Mrs. F. Matthews.
After which, a New Grand Christmas Pantomime, called HAR-
LEQUIN BLUE BEARD; or, The Fairy of the Silver Crescent.
Produced with Enormous Splendour and Wonderful Effects!
Columbine, Miss Bullen ; Harlequin Quicksilver, by the inimitable
Wieland; Clown, by the Grimaldi of the day, Mr. T. Matthews,
fkom the Theatres Royal, Covent-garden and Drury-lane; Panta.
loon, Mr. Johnstone.
Boxes, 4a. ; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, Is. ; Second price at Nine. Doors
open at Six, commences at a Quarter before Seven o'Clock.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD STREET.
LEctstv.v, Mr. J. M. MADDOX.
THIS EVENING, JANUARY 16,
Will be perfbrmed LUCREZIA BORGIA. I)on Alphonso, Mr.
Burdini ; Gennarro, Mr. Allen ; Matti° Orsini, Mrs, H. P. Grattan
Gubetta, Mr. Walton ; Lucrezia Borgia, Madame Eugenia Garcia.
After which, A Farce.
To conclude with the New Musical Burlesque Spectacle, entitled
THE MAGIC MIRROR. Sing-Song, Mrs. H. P. Grattan; Poo.
Poo, Mr. Paul Bedford ; Sloe-Leaf, Miss R. Isaacs.

DAVIDGE'S ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
As usual, the funniest and most successful Pantomime.
THIS EVENING, JANUARY 10,
Will be repeated THE BOHEMIANS OF PARIS. Supported
by Messrs. Saville, Hughes, Hicks, R. Bonner, Johnson, Smith, Mrs.
H. Vining, and all the Members of the First Company in the World.
After which an entirely new Grand Comic Pantomime, with
Splendid Scenery, Superb Dresses, Inimitable Properties and Tricks,
every thing new and of the most costly description, HARLEQUIN
GRAMMAR, or, Lindley Murray,and A E 1() U. Harlequin, Mr.
W. H. Harvey ; Grotesque, Mr. Stilt •; Clown, Mr. Fuller ; Panta-
loon, Mr. Hawkins ; Columbines (alternately) Miss M. R. Fair.
brother and Miss Sharpe.
Places and Private Boxes to be had of Mr. Kerschner, at the Box-
office, from Eleven to Four.

ROYAL VICTORIA THEATRE.
THIS EVENING, JANUARY 16
Will boperft
gmed an entirely New Domestic Drama, entitled
POVER _; or, Mary Graham. Leonard, Mr. Freer; Jessamy
Tacit, Mr. ciantz; Squire Graham, Mr. Dale; Patty Parrot, Miss
Arden • Mary Graham, Miss Vincent.
After which will be produced THE FAIRY LADY; or, the
Cabinet of Bronze.
To conclude with HARLEQUIN LINCOLN LUCKY OF LAM.
BETH; or, The 'Three Sisters of Witch Willow Dell. Harlequin,
Mr. Chapino ; Clown, Mr. Scarbrow ; Pantaloon, Mr. Morelli ;
Columbine, Miss M. Schmidt.

THE WEATHER.—SUN OFFICE, JAN. 16.
THERMOMETER, Lowest, 25 ; Highest, 34 ; Noon, 32,
BAROMETER, 30.3.—Wnin, N.

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

HIGH WATER AT LONDON-BRIDGE THIS DAY.
Morning ... 23 minutes after 10.1 Evening ... 6 minutes after 11.

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