The Sun.
London, England, 1826-10-14 00:00:00

BRITISH IRON COMPANY.

A Meeting of the Shareholders of this Company was held at
Batson's Coffee-house, Cornhill, this day, at one o'clock.
Mr. BAILEY rose and said, that previous to the commencement
of the business of the day, he thought it necessary to have a paper
signed by all present, expressing their dissatisfaction of the pro-
ceedings of the original projectors of this Company, as such were
the terms of the advertisement convening the meeting.
A Subscriber objected to such a proceeding, although he was
not pleased with the conduct pursued by the Directors.
Mr. BAILEY Said, that he had paid SO!. per share on all the
shares he held in the Company, and was a great sufferer by the ill
management of the Company.
Mr. Clarke begged to address them on that subject; at the
last meeting of the Company called by the Directors, he applied
for admittance as a scrip holder. They refused him ; and the
only reason they had for so doing was, they were afraid, that
he should he able to throw a very disagreeable light on their pro-
,eedings.

meeting was not concluded when we went to press.

THE 'LATE MR. CONNOR.

We have to call the attention of our Readers to the me-
lancholy death of Mr. Charles Connor, of The Theatre
Royal, Covent-Garden ; a man whose gentlemanly and un-
assuming manners secured him as much respect. and ap-
plause in private, as his professional talents commanded lir
public. Sudden death is at all times, and under all circum-
stances, an awful visitation; but when, as in this instance,
the harrowing grief which must overwhelm the widow and
the orphan, at the loss of a tender husband and affectionate
father, is heightened by 'the knowledge that with him
perished the very means of their daily subsistence, the
claims which such a family have on the commiseration of
the public, are, we hope, sufficiently obvious to interest
even the most unfeeling in their behalf. The English
Opera House is to be opened on Monday week, for the
benefit of Mrs. Connor and her two fatherless children,
when all the strength of the Covent-garden Company will
lend their gratuitous assistance; and we doubt not, be
most gladly joined by their professional brethren at Drury-
Lane, should the Manager of that establishment give his
company permission to do so.
But although we would not so far insult the public as
to suppose that the house will not be crowded to excess,
still the proceeds of one evening's perfonnance in a small
theatre cannot be sufficient to secure this unfortunate family
from penury. We trust, therefore, that a subscription will
be set on foot without delay, and that none who recollect
(and which of us can have forgotten ?) the hearty mirth
we have derived from poor Connors Terry O'Rourke,
will hesitate to contribute their willing aid to dry the tears
of the widow and orphan of him to whom they owe so
many a joyous laugh. We need not add, that we shall be
delighted to co-operate in any plan which may be sug-
gested for this desirable object.—The Wasp of this day.

A benefit is, we perceive, about to take place, for
the widow of the late Mr. Connor, the comedian,
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ni l tdrl ee ni :a' n , been bereft of her
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only support. The English Opera-house will be
opened on the occasion. It is to be regretted that
circumstances have prevented the friends of Mr. Con-
nor from getting up the benefit at one of the winter
theatres,
tres,as
exertionsthe o
attractions
great portion of the theatrical of a bill, announcing the
united
talent of the day, combined with the cause of the ap-
peal to public benevolence, will, We have no doubt,
ensure an overflow.
LICIIPIELD.----The beautiful Cathedral of Lich-
fieldand necessary repair, be completed for
has been some time undergoing a very extensive
which cannot
several months. The new work, as far as it has pro-
ceeded, is well executed, and faithful, in its ornamental
carving, ?o the original model. This splendid struc-
ture was erected in 1130, and-is crowned with a prin..
cipal and two lesser spires ; the former, from its lofty
elevation, greatly impresses the beholder. The portico
in the front, and the entrances on the south and north,
are rich in fine sculpture, and entitled to the highest
admiration. The interior of this majestic edifice will
also receive some repairs, as well in its carve-work as
the moru substantial. parts,