The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1824-12-23 00:00:00

CHRISTMAS MUMMERIES.

THE CIGAR.—The Second Monthly Part of this
lively and original little 3liseellany, ensitaining, among many
other amusing Articles, an interesting Pap& on Christmas Gam-
bols and Mu nmeries, with a highly-pnished illustrative Wood.
Cut, is just published. All dull and uninteresting matter is care-
fully excluded from its pages, which are devoted to original hu-
morous Essays and entertaining Sketches of Society ; popular
Tales and Traditions, illustrative of Kustic Customs and Supersti-
tions; Sporting Points of Humour, amusing Anecdotes of the
living world, choice lacenr, Jeux d'E.prit, merry Pasquinadcz.
literary Bijoux, &e., by favourite Writers is. some of the leading
Periodicals of the diy. A considerable quantity of sterling Matter
is compristd within the smallest possible compass. so as to render
the Cigar at once an elegant and amusing pocket companion for the
choice spirit, the sporting gentleman, ad of the world.
Each Monthly Part is embellished with F Ansa a.'
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fur elegance, combined with cheapness, sp humour, and ge-
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and W. Hunter, Edinburgh.

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GREAT ROO3l, SPRING GARDENS.
ARSIIALL'S ORIGINAL NEW PERISTRE-
-1,1 Pli IC P.INORAIII.I, illustrative of all the interesting
events that occurred to Bonaparte, from his defeat at Waterloo till
his death ; displaying twelve views of St. Helena, battles of Ge.
nirme, Trafalgar, &c. painted on 15.080 agitate feet of canvas, is
now open. accompanied by a full military, band, which produces
a complete sensation of reality.
ORDER OF THE SUBJECTS.
BATTLE OF TNAIALGAIL-I. The combined Fleets of France
and Spain leaving the Harbour of ('alit:-2. The British and coot-
biped Fleets drawn up in Oren of Battle--3. The Quarter-deck of
the Ship Victory at the moment Lord Nelson fall—l. The French li
Ship Redoubtable on Fire: the Crew escaping from her in every
Direction ; Continuation of the Battle, &c.-8. The final Victory;
the British Boats saying the Enemy from the IVrecks of their
Vessels.
..The NAPOLEON PANORAU• represents-8. The Battle of
Genappe, and 'raking of Bonaparte's Carriage-.
Surrender t the Bellerophon In Plymouth Sound, surrounded by
innumerable Barges, and Boats filled with Spectators-8. The
Exterior of the Island of St. Helena; the Northumberland's
Boats conveying the Ex-Emperor and Suite to the solitary, wild,
and insulated Rock-9. The Interior of St. Helens; Plantation
House, the Residence of the Governor; Sir H. Lowe, and Staff in
the Foreground-15. Another Picturesque View of the Interior of
St. Helena, Fairy Land, Lot's Wife, &c.-11. Longwood House,
the late Residence of Bonaparte, situated 2.000 feet above the bevel
of the Sea-12. Bonaparte 's Funeral Procession. The Spectator
can thus trace that Arbiter of Nations to his silent Tomb.

Day Exhibitions to commence at Twelve, One, Two, Three, and
Four o'clock.

Evening Exhibitions, illuminated with Gas, at Seven and Half.
put Eight &Clock.
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1H ARLES WRIGHT,r IVinv-merchant to the ROYAL
%.„../ FAMILY, Opera Colonnade, Haymarket, has now on Sale
the finest OLD PeRT, 365. per dos. ; superior SHERRY, We.
per dos. ; and CAPE MADEIRA, 16s. per doz. Two dozen of
each of the above Wines will be well packed in an excellent Sherry
hogshead, bottles included, by a remittance of 101. or half that
quantity in hamper for 51.—MA DEI RA, VIDONIA, CALCA-
VELLA, LISBON. MOUNTAIN, Le. 425. per dozen, just
landed ; CHAMPAGNE, vintage 1818, first quality, warranted,
41. 4. per doz. ; MARASCHINO, 13s. Bd. per flask. Just im-
ported, FLORENCE OlL—ewes of thirty Osaka, V. 2s. or
Is. Bd. per flask. Old COGNAC BRANDY, 21s. 6d. and
235. ed. ; RUM, 14s. and 13a. fid. per gallon.
P.S.—Fine Old PORT 3s. per Bottle ; tine Old SHERRY 3a.
and CAPE MADEIRA ; excellent, Is. fid. per Bottle.
Now landing, a Consignment of PORTUGAL GRAPES, of
the first quality, in the highest perfection, in Jars, from 281 b. to
301 b., at 244. per Jar.
Depot at Suvaex.place, Old Kent.road. where the above may be
had at the same reduced price.—Edinburgh Ale, 12s. per dozen.—
No credit.