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London, England, 1842-06-22 00:00:00

THE MAILS FROM FALMOUTH.

( Copy.) Falmouth, May 12, 1842.
Sir,—ln consequence of the numerous statements recently
brought before the public by parties in London, complaining
of tile unnecessary detention of the mails at this 1-iort on being
landed from foreign parts, more particularly when arriving just
after the departure of the public conveyance, 1 am requested
by the Falmouth Harbour Committee (as its chairman) cf.
seect fully to suggest for the consideration of his Lordship, the
Post-Master-General, whether it cannot be arranged that the
north mail which now quits at half-past six, r.m., should start
-two hours and a half earlier, say, at four, r.M., taking with it
-the City letters then ready, which being delivered in Bristol at
mine, A.M. (or thereabout) the following morning, in time to
profit of the mail train of that hour to town, it seems clear
would enable the bags to he delivered in London at about one
or two o'clock the same afternoon. This alteration would give
the London merchants two departures (instead of one) per day
from Falmouth, at intervals of twelve hours, would not incur,
it is presumed, any additional expense to the revenue, and
would seffle a question which, whether real or imaginary, has
beet endeavoured most unfairly and improperly to be made a
ground of attack on the capabilities of the port of Falmouth as
to internal communication.

In laying these remarks before his Lordship, I can only hope,
nn behalf of the Harbour Committee, that the motive will be
appreciated, and that the suggestions, such as they are, will
receive that consideration and attention which the Post-office
departreent may deem them entitled to.—l have the honour to
be, Sir, your most obedient servant,
ROBERT R. BROAD, Mayor.
To Lieut.-Colonel W. L. Maberly, &c
(Copy.) General Post-office, June 13, 1842.
Sir,—/laving submitted to the Postmaster-General vo.ar
application of the 12th -aitimo on behalf of the Falmouth H,,r-
bottr Committee, praying that the present North Mail from
Falmouth may be altered into a London Day Mail, I have re-
ceived the directions of his Lordship to inform you that having
given his best attention to the subject, he finds that such an
arrangement would be highly prejudicial to the interests of so
many towns and districts of importance in Cornwall, that he
does not deem it expedient to adopt your suggestions.
I am, Sir, your obedient humble servant,
t,Signed) THOMAS LAWRENCE.
Robert R. Broad, Esq., Mayor, Falmouth.
(Copy.) Falmouth, 15th June, 1842.
Sir,-1 beg to acknowledge the receipt of your le'.ter of the
13th inst., in reply to my application of the 12th ult. to Col.
Maberly, on behalf o the Falmouth Harbour Committee,
praying, for the reasons therein stated, that the present up
north mail be made a London day mail.
. .

Having had the opportunity ()flaying said letter, immediately
on receipt, before the Town Council, I am requested to ex-
press their extreme surprise and astonishment that so reason.
able and well-digested a proposition for so general and so na-
tional an object, involving moreover little, if any, extra ex-
pense to the revenue, should be thrown overboard on so ir.suf-
ticient a reason as tht it " would be highly prejudicial to the
interests of so many towns and districts in Cornwall." Of
these towns and districts so positioned, no one here appears to
be at all aware ; acid I cannot but conclude that, if the Post-
office Department. possessed the inclination to carry out the
plan proposed, there would be no difficulty in its accomplish-
ment.
The inhabitants of Falmouth have, however, acquitted them-
selves in the eves of the public in the steps taker: by the H
bour Committee, and with the General Post- office must rest in
future all reflections reoardßiloigi3tEhewr R. non-existence
c:o:
Mayer.amid,day
delivery of foreign mails from this port in the city of Lonekm.
I have the honour to be, Sir, your most oh:dient servat t
Thos. Lawrence, Esq., General Post-office.

LIGIrT S° REIGNS.—The trading portion of theinhabitantsts of Canterbury have felt considerable inconvenience,
owing to the pmclamation of her Majesty's Government re-
specting light sovereigns. It is almost as difficult now to get a
sovereign changed it, it is to earn one. We know of a farmer
who yesterday went to the Bank to get some money changed to
pay his men with, anti the loss he sustained in the exchange
was about 60s.—Dover Chronicle.
SOVEREIGNS.—The panic prevalent in Lon
don and elso.vhere respecting light sovereigns has reseed Ips-
wich, and has, to a considerable extent, affected the retail
business of the town. The discount charged on 'a light sove-
reign is one shilling, nor will one penny of this stun be abated
by the recipient.—lorrich Express.
MONEY MAnKET.—GoId Was in a feverish state,
owing to the process of sweating, and parties who expected to
find money extremely heavy were surprised at its uncommon
lightness, which they only perceived when bringing it into the
market. Sovereigns with the coupons (or little pieces) cut out
were freely offered for 905., and as freely declined, and many
pie ,iee
persons made endeavours to turn the scale by filling ire
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ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
This Theatre has resumed its tormer popular position with a Series
of Grand Operas, supported by the first musical talent this coun-
try can prouuce.
THIS EVENING, JUNE 22.
Will be performed, Bellini's Grand Opera of LA SONNAM.
BULA.—Amina. Miss Remer ; Liza, Mrs. Serle; Rodolpho, Mr.
Leffler; Elvino, Mr. W. Harrison; with an increased Band, and a
powerful Chorus, conducted y Mr. O. Stansbury.
After which, a Sallet call d THE PUPIL OF LOVE, in which
the Italian Opera Darcers will appear.
To conclu e with Mr. Leman Bede's JACK IN THE W ATER.
Jack, Mr. George Wild; Betty, Miss E. Terry.

FRENCH PLAYS, ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
THIS EVENING, JUNE 22,
The Performances will begin with LA FILLE DE L'AVARE.
—Grandet, l'Avare, Monsieur Bouffe.
After which, UN DUEL SOUS LE CARDINAL DE RICHE.
LlEU.—Marie de Rohan Montbazon, Madame Laporte (her first
appearance at this Theatre).
'fo conclude with LES VIEUX PECHES —Monsieur Girard, by
Monsieur Bouffe
Boxes, 6s. ; Pit, 3s. 6d. ; Amphitheatre (or Gallery Stalls), 9s. ;
Gallery, 2s. Doors will be opened at Seven o'clock, and the Per-
formances commence at Half-past Seven.
Applications fo Boxes and Stalls for the remainder of the Season,
to be made at Mr. Mitchell's Library, 33, Old Bond-street; Mr. Se-
guin's 12, Regent-street; Mr. Sams's, St. James's-street; and at
the iox-oltiee of the Theatre, which is open daily, from Eleven
till Five o'clock.

ROYAL SURREY ZOOLOciICAL GARDENS.
The Nobility, Gentry, Subscribers, and the Public, are respectfully
Informed that
ON MONDAYS, TUESP,AYS, AND THURSDAYS,
GRAND EVENING FETES will be given, in which will be em-
bodied all those popular Entertainments that have given to this favou-
rite place of recreacion its peculiar celebrity, with additions and in-
troductions, which render them more generally attractive.
The MENAGERIE has been enriched by many valuable and im-
portant acquisitions in the classes of both Quadrupeds and Birds.
Feeding Time Five o'clock.
The Colossal VIEW OF ROME has been repainted, and in some
instances remodelled, with a Mechanical Tableau d'action, repre.
senting the Procession of the Papal Troops, Guards, and Roman
Nobles, to the Castle of St. Angelo.
Tha BAND includes some of the most eminent Performers, con-
ducted by Mr. Godfrey, and the Programme of the PROMENADES
MUSICALES selectedf rota the noblest works of the great Masters.
The ILLUMINATIONof ST. PETER'S, the CROSS of FIRE,
and the GIRANDOLA of ST. ANGELO, with all the gorgeous
Spectacles and magnificent introductions that have called forth ac-
clammations of delight and admiration on each evening of their ex-
hibition, terminating with the triumph of pyrotechnic splendour,
the CASCADE of BRILLIANT FIRE, SIX I Y FEET in height.
The Gardens are open Daily from Ten till Dusk. The Evening
Fetes, with the Promenades Musicales, Illumination of St. Peter's,
Giro:dots of St. Angelo, &c., will be given on Mondays, Tuesdays,
and Thursdays. Admission One Shilling.

THE WEA THER.—NooN, JUNE 21.
ROYAL GALLERY OF SCIENCE', ADELAIDE-STREET.
Theanometer Highest 6B 1 Lowest 48
Barometer 29.78.—Wind S.W.

iliou WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE THIS DAY.
Morning l6 minutes after 1 I Evening 38 minutes after 0.

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