The Sun.
London, England, 1845-12-11 00:00:00

MR. BRAHAM'S CONCERTS,

The announcement that Braham was to give a coveert
at the St. James's filled the theatre in every part lna.t
evening long before the commencement of the perform-
ances. Brsham himself, who was in. excellent voice and
spirits, and sang as well as he ever did in his life, gave
us the " Deeper and deeper still," and " Waft ber,
angels," from the orotorio of Jephtha, " The Death of
Nelson," a new duet entitled the " Volunteer's
departure," with his son, Mr. Hamilton Brahma.
(admirably given by both artists), " Molly Bawn," for
which, on a call for its repetition, he substituted " The
Miniature" and " The Bay of Biscay, oh." But this
was not all. The gem of the evening we have yet to
mention. He sang Handel's song, " Gentle Airs," accom-
panied by Lindley on the violincello. On hearing this de-
lightful air our thoughts wandered back to days gone by,
‘N ben in the musical world, at least, there were
" giants." Braham and.Lindley are the last of their race,
let us make much of them while we yet have them, for,
go when they may, " We ne'er shall look upon their like
again." Messrs. Ckarles and Hamilton Braham are
both much improved since last season. The latter gave
Balfe's song, " IV hen time has bereft thee," admirably, and
well deserved the applause with which he was rewarded.
Miss Maria B. Hawes was deservedly encored in the
song " Ere infancy's bud," from Mehul's oratorio of
Joseph, which she sang with great taste and feeling .
She also sang Moore's delightful melody "The harp
that once through Tara's balls," with exquisite expres-
sion and pathos, and gave Balfe's ballad, " Then you'll
remember me," with more taste, power, and expres-
sion, than has ever yet been infused into it.
She completely devulgarized it ; and Balfe is
under great obligations to her for having raised this
ballad to the dignity of the concert-room. In her hands
it became quite a now and very beautiful song. Miss
Hobbs was encored in Knight's song, "Pretty Dove,"
and Miss Cubitt was much applauded in " Homage to
Charlie." The Misses Williams were also there, and of
course sung as they have done at every concert, for, we
will not venture to say how many seasons, Hatton's duet,
" Two merry gay laughing Fairies."

DIRECTIONS FOR AFFIXING POSTAGE

LABELS.
The most effectual plan is to dip the label wholly
into water, to shake off the water immediately, and to
press the label upon the letter with a piece of clean
blotting paper.
When the gum is dull in appearance it will require
rather more time and moisture to make it stick firmly
than when it is glossy.
N.B.—The purpose of wetting the label wholly is to
counteract the tendency it has to curl up from the letter
when only one side is wetted; a tendency caused by tho
expansion of that side as it imbibes the moisture.

ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.—This
at-
tractive place of amusement was never so well worthy a Ti-it
at this season of the year as at the present time. The col
lection is unusually extensive, including a giraffe, chimpan-
zee, herd of lions, sagacious elephant, and other wonders.
We earnestly advise our country friends now in town by all
means to pay it a visit.
INCENDIARISM.—Tuesday's Government Police Ga-
zette contains the offer of a reward of 501. for the discovery
and apprehension of the person or persons who on the night
of the Ist instant maliciously set fire to an out-building..
containing about six loads of unthreshed wheat, the pro-
perty of John Shand, Esq., of Reny-Biro Hall, near Rua-
bon, Denbighshire, by which the building and its contents
were consumed.

NEWCASTLE CORN TRADE.—TUESDAY, DEC. 9.--
The rumoured intentions of the Ministry with regard to the
corn-laws have produced a very marked effect upon the trade
of this port. On Saturday, and again to-day, although the
supply of wheat was good, as well from the country as
coastwise, scarcely a single transaction was effected, and
where the few sales which did take place related to the in-
ferior descriptions of this year's growth, a reduction had to
be submitted to. This dullness—which was particularly ob-
servable on 'Change to-day—contrasts strangely with the
ready demand that prevailed a few weeks ago, though it
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these are of course delighted with the prospect of the triumph
of principles for which they have more than once vigorously
fought ; while those who have pinned their faith to their
landlords' sleeves, and participate in the undefined appre-
hensions of that class, are loud in their denunciations of Sir
Robert Peel's treachery, and still more of the accommodat-
ing policy of the monopolist Members of this district, one of
whom— Mr, Baker eresswell—ousted Lord Howick on this
question alone. Amidst this conflict of hopes and fears, it is
admitted by all that certainty is desirable above all things,.
and this feeling disposes the better half of the protectionists
to submit to what appears the inevitable course of events,.
Returning to to-day's market, it may be said that the prices
of wheat are little more than nominal. Northumberland
new wheat is quoted at from 40s. to 645. per quarter, and old
at frotn 60s. to 70s; Norfolk and Suffolk new, 625. to 68s, old
655. to 73s ; barley, oats, beans, and peas, are sold at reduced
rates. Flour is equally dull, good households being obtain-
able at from 455. to 48s. per sack.
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convenience, that the presentation will take place on Friday,
and most probably in the city hall. Our great meeting tor
the total and immediate abolition of the corn-laws takes
' place on the day previous,
if his
would add certainly greatly
L to the interest of the meeting his Lordship's engagements
would allow him to attend.