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pointed agents for the l endon advertisement Hail. Applications to
be addressed to the Superintendent. ,

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT.
WINTER SEASON, 1855.

THE GREAT WIZARD OF THE NORTH
begs most respectfully to announce that this favourite place
of amusement will OPEN on MONDAY, Sept. 3d, under new au-
spices, and with a series of Extraordinary Performances. As every-
thing the Wizard lays his hind on necessarily undergoes some
startling change, the Lyceum Theatre will, by a wave of his Magic
Wand, be instantly transformed into the Wizard's Psycomautheum ;
while the chss of Entertainments presented within Its wallS will be
as unlike anything that has been seen before as it is possible to con-
ceive. Preparations have been in progress for many months past to
prorluce these Entertainments on a scale of magnitude and excellence
worthy of the Wizard's fame and popularity. His assistant spirits
have been ordered to spare no expense in the compounding of their
spells; and the result it is hoped will he an Entertainment which,
for " starting effects," will far outstrip the wildest French melo-
drama ; with " rapid changes" more urprising than an actor's play-
ing twenty parts, in twenty different dresses ; with tricks more
wouderfhl than those of an adulterating tradesman : and " trans-
tormations" which would make the alchemists of old expire with
envy.

Paovsssoa ANDEittsoN (the Great Wizard of the North) having
come leted the entire circuit of the globe, and visited almost every'
part of Europe, Am-rica, India, and Australia, attended everywhere
with a degree of success unexampled, he believes, in the career of
any individual aspiring ,o the titles of a ceemepolitan artiste, will give
his extraordinary DELAsSEMENS MAGIQUES in the above
Theatre for a limited period, preparatory to his final retirement
from public life. No exertion will be spared on WA part to secure
the continuance of the public favour which he has hitherto_ enjoyed
wherever he has presented himself. On the Continent, Irom
Petersburg to Madrid; in America, from Canada to Mexico, and
from New York to San Francisco ; everywhere, in short, have the
Wisard's marvels succeeded most effectually in "astonishing the
natives" of the various countries visited. His performances have
been prtronised oy audiences andeunting in the apregate to very
many millions ; and he is the only British Professor of his art
Who, in additien to having been honoured by all the Courts or
Europe,: has also been commanded to perform before her Majeity
theiQuEnr.
Without attempting to exalt the Prkessor's art beyond its due
deserts, let it suffice to say it is his art. He has devoted h mself
for years to the perfecting It, and rend. ring it mere fitted to amuse
and entertain the puhiic. That he has been successful in his efforts
he thinks, from what he has said, is pretty certain ; indeed a life-
time spent in diligent rifle nit-of excellence in any art, whatever it
may be, can scarcely fad in producing some degree of efficiency.
It is the re,ult of Vila' long study that will be presented at the
Lyceum Theatre. Feats in Modern Al agic hitherto, unattempted will
be exhibited by the rid of apparatus outrivalling any that has been
previously constructed.
n, titer feature in Professor Anderson's Delassemens MagiqUes
will be a complete disclosure of some of the principal impostures of
the age, with illu,trations of the mechanism, mystery, and mischief
r.f ,pirit-rapplng,'Ta'ile-turning, Clairvoyance, asd other delusions,
to re c'a'sed generally under the now popular head of the " sell "
theory. In the Wizard's per ormances there wll be found mirth,
for those who seek merriment ; mystery, for those wlio fancy the
mysterious; parailos es, for the lovers et the paradoxical p wonders,
for thee who like the wonderful ; startling surprises, 'or those eager
for excitement. There will be science ler he sage, wisdom for the
philosopher, art for the artistic, And cheerfulness for all. It will be
the Professor's object. in fact, to produce a play ca. .h night in which
the audience themselves shall he the actors, and which, whatever
the plot may be, shall certainly be free from the fault of many mo-
dern dramas —the fault of lackina incident or exciting situations and
unexpected denouemens.
Such will be the general character of the Wizard's Banquet of
Wonders. It will be an ordinary to which he will srelco:ne all.
The bill of fare will shortly be published in the programme now
preparing; and Profe,s,ir Anderson, the carver of the feast, will
spare no edayt to please the t.i.ste of every guest who may honour
his table with his 'iiresence—cutting it fat or lean as each may wish.
The Royal Lyceum 'theatre will be opened by the Wizard of the
North, as his Psycomantheum, on MOs DAY, September 3d.

THE BOMBARDMENT OF
SWEABORG.

OFFICIAL DESPATCHES.

( From a Supplement to Friday's Gazette.)

DESPATCHES FROM ADMIRAL DUNDAS.

ADMIRALTY, AUG. 20, 1855.
Despatches, of which the •following are copies, have
been received at the 'Admiralty from Rear-Admiral the
Hon. R. S. Dundee, Commander-in-Chief of her Ma-
jesty's ships and vessels in the Baltic.
Duke of Wellington, before Sweaborg,
Aug. 13, 1855.
Sir —I have the honour to report, for the informa-
tion of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, that,
after my arrival here on the 6th instant, with the squad-
ron under my orders, I was joined the same evening by
Rear-Admiral Penaud, in the Tourville, and on the fol-

lowing day by the remainder of the French squadron,
including, in addition to the ships of the line, Live mor-

tar vessels and five gun-boats, with store-ships and

stean.-♦essels.

On the 7th instant the Amphion arrived from Nar-
. . .

gen, completing the British squadron, to the ships and
vessels named in the margin,* and the intention of Rear-
Admiral Penand and myself being to commence opera-

tons against the fortress and arsenal of Sweaboig no
time was lost in making the necessary preparations.
My former reports will have informed their lord-
ships, that during the past year, and in the course of the
la.t five months, the enemy has been actively employed
in strengthening the defences of the place and complet-
ing the sea defences, by erecting batteries on every ad•
vantageous position and commanding every practicable
approach to the harbour in this intricate navigation.
It has therefore formed no part of my plan to attempt
a general attack by the ships on the defences ; and the
operations contemplated by the Rear-Admiral and my.
self were limited to such destruction of the fortress and
arsenal as could be accomplished by means of mortars.
The intricate nature of the around, from rocks a-wash

and reef,: under water, renderticl it difficult to select po-
sitions for the mortar vessels at proper range. In com-

piecing the arrangements for this purpose rbave derived
the greatest, advantage frmi the abilities of Captain
Sulivan, of her Majesty's ship Merlin, and the positions
ultimately chosen were in .a curved line on either side
of the Islet o Oterhall, with space in the centre reserved
for the mortar vessels of the French squadron, as con-

ceited with Rear-Admiral PelAud.
The extremes of the line were limited, with refetence
the extent of the i:ange..and the dbtance from the
heavily armed batteries of Bak-Holmen to the eastward,
and of Stun. Raritan to the westward of Sweaborg ; sing
a most effective addition to the force of the allied squad-
rohs cLiusisted in a battery of four lighter mortars esta-
blished by Admiral Penaud on an islet in advance of
0 cerh&ll.

To carry these arrangements into effect I directed
Captain Ramsay, of her Majesty's ship Euryalus, with
Captain Glasse, of the Vulture, Captain Vansittart,
of the Magicienne, and Captain Stewart, of the Dragon,
to anchor to the southward of Oterhall, and the mor-

tar vessels, under the charge of Lieutenant the Hon-
ourable Augustus C. Hobart, of the Duke of .Wel-
iingt,,n, being distributed to the care of those officers,
the whole were anchored on the evening of the 7th in-
start in position, in readiness to warp into action, and
hawsers for that purpose were :aid out before daylight.
Much assistance in towing, was rendered by the officers
of the gun boats, and great praise is due to all concerned
for their active exertions.

In the course of the same night Rear... Admiral Pg-
naud had commenced the establishment of his battery
with sand bags on the rocks within Oterball, but the
active arrangements could not be completed before the
morning of the 9th inst.

During the whole of the previous day the Roya
standard of Russia was flying upon the citadel of Gus-
tat,vard, but was not afterwards observed,
The.success of our operations being dependent .ene
tirelron the state of the weather, and the rapidity with
which shells could be thrown, no time was lost in try-
ing the ranges of the mortars which proved to be
"caste, and general firing commenced soon atter
seven o'clock. The direction/ of this service was con-
fided to Captain T. M. WeinYes, of the Rayal Marine
Artillery, assisted by Captain Lawrence and Captain
Schomberg, and every exertion was used by these
officers to press the fire of the mortars to the fullest ex-
tent which could be deemed proper.
The gun-boats, having been previously armed with
additional guns of heavy calibre, removed temporarily
from ships of the line, and' the Sterk and Snapper gun-
boats being armed with Lancaster guns, I availed my-
self of the experience of Captain Hewlett to direct the
fire of the two latter vessels to the greater advantage,
and his attention was specially directed to a tbree-
decked ship of the line moored to block the passage be-
tween Gustafevard and Bak-Holmen.
Commander Preedy, of the ship bearing my flag, was
directed to take the Starling and four other gun-boats
under his orders, and to manoeuvre and attack the bat-
teries in front of the mortar-vessels towards. the west
extremity of the line.
The remainder were distributed in a similar manner
to stations assigned to them, with orders to engage
the batteries and protect the Mortar-vessels under the
general direction of Captain Ramsay, assisted by Cap-
tains Giasse, Vausittart, and gtewart.
On the evening of the Bth inst. I had despatched Cap-
tain Key in her Majesty's ship Arnphion, to proceed off
Stora, Miolo, and.to place himself under the orders of
Captain Welleiley of her Majesty's ship Cornwallis ; and
I instructed the latter officer to employ the Hastings
and the Amphion, and to take advantage of any proper
nt,
opportunity to engage the enemy at the east end of the
Island of S'andhamn.
wasC dapteatianched Yelvteortttihne westward eith the Cossack and, in her Majesty's ship Arrogant,
Cruiser under his orders, and was directed to occupy the
attention of troops which were observed to be posted
on the Island of Drumsio' and to watch the movements
of small vessels which had been noticed occasionally in
creeks in that direction.

* Duke of Wellington (bearing my flag), Exmouth (bearing
the flag of Rear-Admiral Sir M. Seymour), Euryalus, Arro-
gant, Pembroke, Cornwallis, Coss ,ek, Merlin, Vulture, Has. ,
tings, Edinburgh, Amphioa, Magicienne, Dragon, Belleisle,
Cruiser, Geyser, Locust, Lightning, Eolus, Princess Alice,
Vol,:aso (arrived on the 10th).
Gun-boats—Starling, Lark, Thistle, Redwing, Magpie
Badger, Pelter, Snap, Dapper, Weazel, Stork, Pincher,
Gleaner, Biter, Skylark, Snapper.
Mortar Vessels Bucket, Surly, Pickle, Blazer, Mastiff,
Manly, Drake, Porpoise, Prompt, Sinb&d, Carron, Redbreast,
l'pl,fic?u, grapple, lilavocl4 Growler. ;

Early in the day I observed that the detaCheil squad-
rons in both directions had opened fire upon the enemy,.
and the action was general upon all points. A rapid fire
of shot and shells was kept up from, thnfortress' for the

first few hours upon the gun-bcatß, and the, range of the
heavy batteries extended completely beyond the mortar
vesgels ; but the continued motion of the gun-boate,.and
the able manner in which they were conducted'by the
officers who commanded them, enabled them to return
the fire with great spirit, and almost with impunity,

throughout the day.
About ten o'clock in tLeforenoon fireir began- first 10
be observed in the different buildings, and a heavy ex•
plosion took place on the island of .Vargen; which was'
followed by a second about an hour afterwards ; a third,
and far more important explosion, occifYed:about noon
on the Island of Gustafsvard, inflicting much damage
upon the defences of_the enemy, and, togdiug groatly to
slacken the fire from thfiguns in that direction.

The advantage of the rapidity with .which, the . fire
from the mortars had- been directed was apparent in the
continued fresh conflagrations Which spread :extensiVelr
on the Island of Vargon.
The intricate nature of the 'reefs on which the gnu-
boats bad occasionally grotnded compelled me also to ,
recall them before Sunset, aril the enemy's fire Was slack.
The boats of the fleet were then ordered to be itatembled
with rockets before dark, and under the, direction of
Capt. CaldWell, in command of the'ship bearing soy flag,'
they maintained a continucus fire for .upwards Gf ,three
hours, which, was attended with considerable success,'
causing fresh fires, and adcfingmtich-to:the general con-
flagration.
At daylight on the morning-of-the 10th instant, the
positions of several of the mortar, vessels had been ad-
vanced within easier range, and the *gun.boats were again
directed to engage. •
The three-decked ship, which had been. rnoored_by the
enemy to block and defend the charmer betiieen Gus:
tafsvard and Bak-Hohnen, had been ,withdrawn during
the night to a more secure position, bat the firefrcini the
batteries was increased, and the engageinerlt -was, re-
newed with activity on both sides. Fires continued to
burn without intermission' withii the fcirtietiel tired about
noon a column of smoke, ,heavier and,darker than any
which bad-yet been observed, and succeeded by bright
flames, gave signs that the shells had reached embus-.

tible materials in the direction of the arsenal. The exact

situation was at first concealed from our view, but the
fiames,continuing TM spreatl,it was soon evident that they
extended hermd the Island of Vargon, and that many
huildingti on the Island of Svarto were-already in pro-
gress of destruction.

By the judinious management of the officers of artillery
a steady fire was kept 'up during the whole of the fol-
lowing night.
Tne rocket.boats in the evening were again assembled,
when the gun-boats were recalled; and prOceeded'succeS-
eively in separate divisions. The first, under the direc-,
tion of Capt. Seymour, of the Pembroke, made excellent
practice, at a distance of about 2;000r. yards from the
fortress ; the second, under the direction of Capt. Cald-
well, at a later period of the night, succeeded also in
adding to the fires already burning ; but the glare of the
flames exposing the boats to the view of the enemy,
they maintained their ground, wider, a smart fire of
bursting shells, -with steady gallantry.
Considering the extent_ of injury •irhich had now
been inflicted upon the enemy, and reflecting that few
buildings of importance remained to' be aestroyed on the
island of Yargon, and that those still standing upon
Svarto were at the extreme extent of mi;* range, and in
positions where no shells had yet reach 4 thew' I was of
opinion that no proportiopateadvantagewas to be gained
by continuing the fire during another 4y.
I accordingly despatched- Captain seymour, of her
Majesty's ship Pembroke, to communiOste with Rear-
Admiral Penaud, and with the cordialitk and ready con-
cord which I have invariably experienced from that offi-
cer, arrangements were immediately concerted, and
orders given to cease firing-after daylight. Little fire,
except at- the rocket -boats, had been returned by the
enemy during the night, and it ceased_ almostentirely on
his side before daylight, although the
.sea defences in
general were little injured.
It remains for me to transmit, now.for their lordships'
information the enclosed reports of the proceedings of.
Captain Wellesley, of her Majesty's- ship Cornwallis,
with „the detached squadron to the eastward on-the 9th
inst.; and I beg you will inform their lordships that the
troops on.Drurasio having offered noiesistance to the
ships under the orders of Capt. Yelverton, he returned
to his former anchorage the same evening. • -

Enclosed are the lists of casualties which have occur-
red in execution of the service which I have had the
honour to detail ; and I am thankful to say that they
have been fewer than could possibly have been expected
under the fire to which those who were engaged were re-
peatedly exposed. Some of the most severe injuries are
those which unfortunately occurred from explosions of
the rockets in the boats of the Hastings and Vulture.

Their lerglsliips will observe .bat. I abstain entirely
from reports on the proceedings o! the squadronzptler.
the command of Rear-Admiral Penuod, which w
doubt be fully and ably explained to his own Govern-
tient; but I may be permitted to acknowledge my deep
sense of the valuable co-operation they have afforded,
and to express my admiration Of the gallant conduct
of those under his orders, and my warmest thanks for
the cordial support Whieh I have received. '
I have much. satisfaction in. reporting in .the most
favourable manner on the conduct of the officers, sea-
men, and marines under my command ;. and I trapemit,
for their lordships' information, the lists. of the officers .
and others who were employed on the various' detached
services which occurred during the operations. • -
My beet thanks are clue to Rear-Admiral Sir Michael
Seymour, who has at all times afforded ;me the most
ready assistance.
From Commodore the Hon. Frederick Pelham Cap-
tain of the Fleet, I have received the' most variable sup-
port, and the energy and ability with which he has per-
formed the important duties of hisstation have tended
grtatly.to further the execution of 'the service, and de-
mand my warmest thanks.
I am much 'indebted to Captain Ramsay, of her Ma-
jesty's ship.Ruryalus, for his active and useful exertions,
as well as to Captain Glasse, of the Vulture, and Cap-
tain Vansittart, of the Migieienne, and'none more than
to Captain Stewart, of her Majesty's ship, Dr4gon,•whose
zeal and ready resources attracted my Particular atten-
tion.

The services allotted to Captain Wellesley, as well as
those assigned to Captains Seymour:, "Hewlett, and
Caldwell, were executed to my entire satisfaction ; and
my best thanks are due for the assistance rendered by
Captain Hall, of her Majesty's ship Exmouth, on
several occasions.
Late on the evening of the 10th inst. her Majesty's
ship Merlin, under the command of Captain Sulivan;
struck.upon au unknown rock, on ground which he had
himself repeatedly examined while conducting me along
the line of the mortar vessels.
No blame whatever can attach to this officer en the
occasion, and I gladly avail myself of the Opportunity
which is-thus afforded me of calling, the especial atten-.
tion of their lordships to the unwearied activity Of
this valuable officer. .It .is to the singultif. ability-and
'zeal with which its arduous duties have been performed
that much of the success of the operations' of the fleet
may be attributed ; and I trust that .I may, be permitted
.on this occasion to recommend to the especial notice of
their lordships the services' of Lieut. it B. Creyke, of
that ship, whose conduct,_ has been moat favourably re-
ported. '
My especial thanks are due to the officers and men of
the Royal Marine Artillery for the manner in which
their important duties have been performed. The cool
and steady courage with which they continued, to con-
duct the duties of their' stations deserves-the 'highest
praise ; and.l have much pleasure in calling their -lord-
ships' attention to the services of Captain Viremyss, as
well as to those of Captains Lawrence. and Schorlabergt
of that distinguishotorps. _
Great praise is also due to the iiiiCers and crews of
the 'mortar vassals On-the occasion.. " •' -
The admirable manner in which the omcers in charge
of gun-boats maintained their stations Under 'fire, and
the general activity of the crews of those vessels upon
all occasions, is deserting of. the. favourable notice of
their lordships ; but in referring to the enclosed list of
the officers employed, I am unwilling to particularise
any, when all have.been highly deserving of theirlord.
,ships' favour ; and the gallant conduct of the crews has
been conspicuous. X have, ;Lc., , •
(Signed) g, S. DIII,OAS,
Rear-Admiral and Cortunander•in-Chief.
The Secretary of the Admiralty.

Her Majesty's ship Cornwallis, off Stora Miolo,
August 9,,1855.
Sir,—l have the honour to acquaintyou that in com-
pliance with your memorandum of the Bth inst., on ob-
serving the mortar vessels open fire this morning, I im-
mediately weighed in ber Majesty's ship under my com-
mand, in company with the Hastings and Anwhion,
and proceeded to attack the forts at the south-east end
of Sand hamn.
Our attack was more particularly directed against
the battery on the south eastern entrance, and another
on Storholin, but, on arriving within long range, a
general fire was opened from the whole of the batteries
on the south side of Sandhantn.
A very brisk and extremely well-directed fire was kept
up from the ships, which did considerable damage to one
'of the batteries on Sandhama, and one or two of the
guns were silenced for a short period, but no permanent
:effect was produced.
At 10.50, therefore, considering that the object con-
templat.al in your memorandum bad been attained, I
made signal to di-continue the engagement, and anchored
the ships in the positions they left this morning.
I deem it my duty to represent to you the effective co-
operation I received from Captains Coffin and Key, as
well as the steadiness and activity of the officers and
,trews of the ships engaged.
I beg to enclose a list of casnalties.—l have, &c.,
(Signed) GEORGE WELLigsLzT, Captain.
Rear-Admiral the Hon. R. S. Macias, C.B.
Commander-in-Chief.
. .
Casualties on board her Majesty's ,ship Amphion,
While engaging the h3ttaries to the eastward of Swea-
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