Glasgow Courier. — 1847-08-31 (Glasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland)

THE AUSTRIAN TROUBADOURS.  The little company of musicians above designated, compr;sing three female and two male performers, gave a concert last night in the Assembly Rooms, the attendance at which, if not exceedingly numerous, was of a highly respectable, and even fashionable complexion; and, we feel certain, would have been much greater in point of numbers had the admirers of really good music in this city been fully aware of the peculiar merits of the performances. The programme included a series of very fine vocal pieces, as also a few instrumental, and it was very well diversified between selections from the best opera music, two or three English and Scotch songs, and several very fine compositions of two of the performers themselves, namely, Herr ffrausz and Herr Stoepel. Our Irpacmon the present occasion will nut permit us to enter upon any critical notice of the performances in detail. The performances of Freulin Lovarny afforded great pleasure from the animation of her style of singing and fine clear intonation, whilst the splendid bass voice with which nature has gifted Herr lirausz was admirably exerted in giving effect to a variety of very beautiful pieces. Herr Stoepers performances on the concertina displayed an extreme degree of skill in developing the capabilities of that instrument, but his performances on the " xilo-cordion," and more particularly his "grand fantasie," were really of a character the most unique and surprising, exhibiting, as they do, that genuine native aptitude for the musical art which alone can enable those possessing it to produce "the concord of sweet sounds" from sources which others, less favoured, could ne%er for a moment have supposed capable of being made subservient to such a purpose. With these few observations, we shall only further remark that the performances of "Austrian Troubadours" constitute, upon the whole, a very pleasing and attractive entertainment for passing away an evening.  Floating Church.—We regret to learn that, during the heavy gale on Saturday night, the floating church was driven ashore at Strontian. Very fortunately it went ashore at high water. Although it was driven among rocks, and received very considerable injury, still it is gratifying to think that, by the exertions of the people, it was got off in safety and placed on a sandy beach. It is making a good deal of water, but it is kept low by working the pumps. Messrs. Reid & Co. of Port-Glasgow, who built the vessel, have sent men to put it to rights, and we hope that this church of the waters will again be safely moored. We are glad to learn that Mr. Kennedy, factor to Sir James Riddell, rendered valuable assistance in extricating the church from its perilous position, and that Sir James has also kindly agreed to give any materials that may be required for its repair.— Witness. Visit of Prince Henry of the Net h erla de. —The visit of his Royal Highness Prince Henry has hitherto been of a strictly private character, though much interest has been excited in the mind of the public in connection with the event. On Saturday his Royal Highness was engaged in visiting the distinguished circle of his acquaintance in the city and neighbourhood, though preparations had been made at the Castle for his reception in the expectation of a visit. On Sunday forenoon his Royal Highness attended Divine service in St. Mary's Church, accompanied by Mr. Paterson' Dutch Consul, when an eloquent discourse was preached by. Dr. Grant. On Monday, we understand, his Royal HigWness was to dine with the Commander of the Forces, and it is the intention of the Prince to visit Glasgow either on Wednesday or Thursday. The visit of his Royal Highness is not expected to extend beyond this week.—Courant. The Dutch Fleet.—The unusual spectacle of a naval squadron in Leith Roads has excited general interest in this city, and numbers of the inhabitants have availed themselves of the opportunity to visit the fleet. On Saturday several steam-boats were engaged plying between the squadron and the Chain-pier with passengers, besides numerous small boats and on Sunday afternoon similar means of conveyance were in operation for a similar purpose. Loss of a Fishing Boat and Fire Men.—lntelligence has inetreathedebis village of the lose of one of our frfting boats on the return from the north sea fishery, she having foundered in the terrific gale of Sunday week, when her crew, consisting of live men, three of whom were married and -have large families, all perished. This melancholy intelligence has spread a deep gloom over the village of Buckhaven, our inhabitants not only deploring the death of those who have thus suddenly been cut off while pursuing their hazardous avocations on the mighty waters, but also sincerely sympathising with those who have been bereaved of their friends and protectors by this distressing occurrence.—Fitis 110.1,1.  Melancholy Suicide of a Cfergpaaa.—We regret to announce this week the melancholy death of the Rev. H. Huggard, assistant curate to the Rev. W. Wright, of St. John's church, in this town. On Friday afternoon last, while walking in company with his brother in this town, ho suddenly left him to return home; but from what subsequently transpired the unfortunate gentleman, after taking" la razor out of his room, proceeded to the Newcastle and Carlisle Railway station, and took the train for Carlisle. On arriving at that place he repaired to Mr. Teasdale's, the Railway Hotel, where he took up his residence for the evening; but on the following morning, about eleven o'clock, as he did not make his appearance or answer the call of the maid servant, she was induced to enter the apartment, when she discovered the rev, gentleman lying in bed dead, with a large wound on the left side of the neck, and the razor ling byliis side. In the course of the day an inquest was iteld on the body, and on Monday his remains were interred at Carlisle. The rev. gentleman appeared to be about 23 years of age, was a native of Ireland, and had performed ihe duties of his office for about six months; but during that time was observed occasionally to be labouring under depression of spirits—Newcastle Advertiser. Chinese Cheating.—Captain Superintendent Sir Thomas Bourchier, of Chatham Dockyard, has been holding a court of inquiry on board the Poietiers, at Chatham, to examine the Captain and officers of the Iris, recently arrived with a part of the money paid by the Chinese for breaking some of our countrymen's heads. Upon opening one of the chests supposed to be filled with silver to the amount of £lOOO, it was discovered to be filled with lead. The chest was strongly clasped down, so as to resemble the other chests. No doulat exists as to the knavery of the Chinese, and that the one was substituted by them for the other. Captain Mundy, who Commanded the Iris, received the chests from the Van,