The Sun.
London, England, 1864-12-26 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, MOADAY EVENING, DECEMBER 26, 1864.

CRYSTAL PALACE,—Warm and Dry.

CRYSTAL - PALACE. - TO-MORROW.
EVERYBODY and EVERYTHING and EVERY
A NIUSEMEN T. —The real place tbr a holiday.
Come early. Open at Nine. Palace lighted up at dusk.

CRYSTAL . PALACE. To.MORBOW.
ki CHRISTMAS II 01, IDA YS.—Pombined at-
tractions, more varied than ever. AMUSEMENTS •from
morning till night. Impossible to describe. a 1 in advertise-
ments. The ETIT BLONDIN, the juvenile Rope dancer ;
Mr JACKS .Isr HA INES, the Chanipion .A.rnericanSK ATE It ;
SILVESTER, the Charmed Monster, &c. ; the ELLIS'I'RA
• BROTHERS, the •classical gymnasts ; BARNES, the
CHAMPION, VAULTE K in his sixty somersaull ; JEAN
BOND and his. wonderful DOG ; HERR .WILLIS, the
great German Conto,tionist. J. 11. STEAD, the Cure.
Mbat amusing* CLOWNS. Pantomimic BALLET, with Mr.
STEAD as SIMPKIN, forming an unparalleled variety of
Holiday Amusements.
In addition to these, THE THOUSAND. AND ONE other
attractions of the Palace were never so interesting. The FINE
ARTS COURTS in variety and beauty are unequalled in the
world. The decorations of the Palace, with the GREAT
CHRISTMAS TREE, should be seem by all. The GEL EAT
FAIR AND BAZAAR, the best opportunity for Christmas
esents. The SHAKSPERE HOUSE. The MON-
TANARI MODELS. • The Swings, Round-abouts, In-
vigorators, and other popular amusement 4. The Galleries
of MODELS AND SHIPS. The extraordinary Chim-
panzee. The unique Aquariums. All these things render
the Crystal •Palace the ONE PLACE for HOLIDAY
EN.;I9YNr.

ThisCtasim as, Edmonds' (late Wombwell's) Windsor
Castle GREAT MENAGERIE will be exhibited, adjoining
the Palace. This extraordinary addition to the other attrac-
tions is, like the Palace and its approaches, al! under cover.
Admission One Shilling. One Hundred and Fifty Railway
Trains daily, from London Bridge, Victoria and Kensington ;
also from• London, Chatham, and Dover to Sydenham• Hill
Station. -Palace lighted up at dusk.

rerrYSTAL PALACE. --TO-MORROW. -
Attrao-ion Extraordinary during the CHRISTMAS
Hi )LIDAY.S. The Entire of EDMONDs' (late Wombwell's
ROYAL WINDSOR, CAST LE MENAGELIIE, the most
extensive and valuable Zoological Establishment in Europe.
Entrance from the Tropical Department. Warm, dry, and
every comfort studied to ren !er it one of the most agreeab'e
as well as plea -mg resorts in or o tof London. The RIVAL
LION-MINTERS, in heir daring and exe ting illustrations
every alternate hour, with two separate groups of highly-
tra,ned lions, lico.esses, end tigers; together with a magnifi-
cent stud of performing panthers and leopards, surpassing
everything hitherto submitted for public inspection. Two
huge educated elephants, male and female, the largest in the
country. The only Indian male rhinoceros travelling. The
menagerie comprises some very rare specimens of the animal
kin2clom, among which recently impo ted those w_loderful
creatures toe Hamadryads, or Lion Slayers, are very singu-
lar, and the only ones ever brought to th s country. Noble
Ruyal Bengal Tigers and Tigresses. Majestic African,
Asiatic., Barbary, and British-bred Lions and Lionesses,
with Baby. Lions, whelped at Windsor in November last.
Llamas, Alpacas. A pair of Burche 1 Zebra. ; two very fine
Polar Bears, Nyl 6; haus, Zebus, or Sacred Bulls, black ursine
Sloth Be rs, Hyenas, Wolv, s, Jackalls, &c,, &c. War Caniels,
and Dromedaries, with infant Calf ten months old. A splen-
did Aviary of Foreign Birds, from every clime. Monkeys
from all parts of the globe. The Re; tiles are profuse, and in
great, variety. Admission to the Menagerie, 6d e, ch.

BOXING-NIGHT. - DECEMBER 26TH. 1864.-
PROPESSO R ANDERSON will give an
EXTRA PERFORMANCE TO-NIGHT. Doors open at
Eeven ; to commence at Eight. Great preparations for the
Monster Christmas 'tree, 1, adel with gilts and Juvenile
Trophies. Admission is. Boxing-day at Thre and Eight.

COMMODORE NUTT & MINNIE WARREN.
'V ST. JAMES'S HALL, 1 iccadilly.— BOXING-DAY
and during the HOLIDAYS.—THREE GRAND LEVEES
DAILY, at Eleven and Eight o'clock.

"Na ure's Smallest Edition of her Choicest work"—a
Bachelor and Belle of mature age, not larger than Two
InfaLts! ! !

At Eleven o'clock they appear in the identical WEDDING
COSTUME worn by them at the Marriage of GEN. TOM
THUMB; and tirey also p,rform Songs, Du4s, Dances, &c.,
giving several Comic personations, with an entire c4Ange of
programme at each Levee.

They will be drawn to and from St. James's Hall in their
Lilliputian Carriage by four of the Smallest Ponies in the
world, presented to them by General Tom Thumb;

Box office from 10 tilt 4 o'clock.

Admission, is. and 2s. ; reserved seats, 3s. Chllthen half
price to the 2s. and 3s. seats•

ROYAL GALLERY OF ILLUSTRATION.

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MR. and Mrs, GERMAN REED, with Mr.
JOHN PARRY, will appear in THE RIVAL COM-
POSERS (for a limited number of representations). To be
followed ty THE BARD and HIS BIRTHDAY. (Mr. and
Mrs. GERMAN REED). Shakespearian V.sions of Rosa-
lind, Witch, Touchstone, and Ariel, illustrated by Mrs. Ger-
man Reed. Cone uding with Mlt'. ROSELEAF AT THE
SEA-SIDE, by Mr. JOHN PARRY.

Every Evening 'except Saturday) at 8. A Morning Repre-
sentation every Saturday, at 3 o'clock. Unreserved seats, Is.
and is. ; stalls, Is. ; stall spring chairs, ss. Stalls may be
secured in advance, without lee, at the Gallery,

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•The Oxford and Canterbury IT,II Company (limited,.
ORME:I4 AUX ENFERS (Off-nhach's brilliant Opera
Comique', is'achifyinz an unprecedented success. Vide, the
SOOT, : "Ii n, of Boeotia ;" " The Hymn io Bacchus ;"-en;l
the spirited "Hilliho " Chorus, Eurydi,e, Diana, Cupid,
and d horus ; the side-spiltting; "Couplets," by Minerva,
Diana, Venus, Cupid, Pluto, and Chorus ; a d ii.tal Minu
and G +lop. Principal characters by Misses Russell, Fitz-
henry, Barrie, Tyrrell, and Walmsley; Messrs. Greene and
Lascellcs.
" Nothinz can be prettier of its kind ; not hi z can .c•o w.th
gr cater spiri or be more heartily Enjoyed by the audience."
—Atheneum.

Musical Director, Mr. P. Jonghmans.
THE DESCENT OP MERCURY, by Mr. Jas. Talll
LE MONSTIN CHAIIIIE, by M. SILVESTRE.
Comedy, by Mr. WILLIAM RANDALL, Mr. GASTON
MURRAY, LITTLE 808, and all the procurable Talent of
the day.
Instrumental Solos, .40., Szt..
THIS EVENING (first time), _
KING CHRISTMAS.
Written by Litchile'd Moesley, Esq., composed by Herr
Meyer Lutz, expressly for this establishment. Commence
at Eight o'clock.

CIANTERBURY HALL.
ki The Oxford and Canterbury Hall Company (limited).
LAST TW, ) NIGHTS OF
PERFUME and BOUQUET, the NEW OPTICAL ILLU-
SION, in wh'ch the whole resources of the esiablishment are
brought into requisition, written by Mr. W. F. Vandervell.
The usual Operatic Selections. the Anthropophaginian,
Comedy by Mr. W. Randal', T. Stacey, W. Hilton, and the
Wondrous Indian Rope Trick by Messrs. W. Hilton and
Kelley.
Comic D'ustrations of Nregro character by LITTLE 808
rOn MONDAY nrxt 'Boxing, Night,, will be performed
HODGIC PODGE, surpassing anything ever seen in London.
Admission—Area, ed. ; Stalls and Balcony, Is.

ROYAL CAMBRIDGE MUSIC HALL,
Commercial-street, Shoreditch.
(Close to the Great Eastern Terminus.
Sole Proprietor, Mr. G. W. NUGENT.
SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS UP TO CHRISTMAS.
Operatic Selections, &o. Prima Donna, Miss ELLISON.
The Comic strength of the Company includes ANNIE
ADAMS, NELLY POWER, J. G. FOLDE, WEST, GEO.
LEYBOURNE, Mr. HERBERT, J. F. ALEXANDER and
Family; LES FRERES CAVALLINI, the great Italian
Clowns and Gymnasts, from the Cirque Napoleon, Paris,
their first appearance in England.
Permanent prices—Area, 4d. ; balcony, 6d. ; stalls, ls.
Manager and Conductor, Mr. C. Gab] VILLE.

ARGYLL ROOMS, Great Windmill-street,
Piccadilly.
LEVY will appear at nine, ten, and eleven o'clock during
the week and play new music nightly.

Admission, One Shilling.

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS.

MADAME TUSS AUD'S EXHIBITION,
established 29 years at the Bazaar, Baker-street.

NEW ADDITION.—A Full-length PORTRAIT MODEL
of MULLER, taken from life, and corrected from the Cast
taken by Doctor Donovan, is now added to the Chamber of
Physiognomy.

Open, on Boxinz Day only, from 10 a.m. till 10 p.m,; other
days from 11 a.m. till 5 p m., and from 7 till 10.
Admittance, One Shilling ; extra rooms, Sixpence.

MADAME RACHEL'S CIRCASSIAN
BEAUTY WAill. ALABASTER POWDER, and
GOLDEN HAIR WASH can (nip be obtained at 47A,
New Bond-street.

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Sherman was in line of battle (we will not say where), con-
fronted by a strong Confederate force.
Another paper states there has been no direct communi-
cation with Savannah for several days, but we apprehend
the wires have been cut between that place and Charleston.
U. S. GRANT.
The severity of the weather has: prevented important
movements b 3 either side at Nashville.
Nothing of importance is reported to-day from the armies
of the Potomac, or of the Shenandoah.
EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary of War,
The .Richmond Despatch of the 9th says :
We hear nothing from Sherman, Whether he is cross-
ing the Savannah river on pontoons, or sailing down the
Ogeechee on rafts and flatboats, is equally unknown to iv.
. We only know, and we rejoice much in the fact, that Cen-
tral Georgia is relieved of his presence, and that our rail-
road and lines of communication are being rapidly recon-
structed in his wake. As regards their railroads, the
Georgians are to a man reconstructionists. The only news
from the South on yesterday was that Foster was rein forcing
his demonstration against the Savannah and Charleston
Railroad, thereby seeking to divert the attention of part of
our troops from Sherman.
The Examiner of the same date says :
Sherman is reported to have reached a point halfway
between Millen and Savannah, and is believed to be march-

iag on the latter place. We hope ho will attack Savannah,
but the hope is faint. When he gets in the neighbourhood

and has some clear information of what Savannah is, he
will turn his steps in another direction.

The Richmond Whig quotes the Charleston Mer-
cury of the 51.4,34/1.1101 biatiSr'"
Sherman is evidently marching for Savannah cr some
other point in its neighbourhood. On Friday morning, the
21st inst., his main body broke up his camp at Louisville,
Georgia, and marched down the Central Railroad, the 14th
and 20th Army Corp, which forms his left wing, being in
advance. Before nightfall the greater portion of the Yankee
cffturoa had passed through Millen in the direction of
&vannab. We have no later news of its whereabouts.

In reterenc to this the Whig remarks—

The Mercury had not heard of the severe drubbing ad-
ministered to the 14th Corps and Kilpatrick's cavalry by
General Wheeler at Thomas on Sunday last. The details
of this affair will show that the Yankees were badly used up
in that fight.

A Washington despatch of the 12th contains the

following :
A telegram from City Point states that the Richmond
papers of yesterday contain no confirmation of the Inquirer's
story of Saturday last, that Sherman's army had been forced
into a swamp and was nearly surrounded. On the contrary.
the Deslatell of yesterday declares that Sherman was but 15
miles from Savannah, an the north-west side. The Exa-
miner confirms this intelligence, while the other papers
maintein their usual silence. Had the enemy mbt with any
success over Sherman, yesterday's papers would probably
mentiou it, for their interest is greater than ever now that
Savannah is in peril.
Another despatch of the 12th says;—

The Richmond Examiner and Sentinel of last Saturday
have been received. The former paper admits that Sher-
man's main army had crossed to the east side of the Ogee-
thee river, and that on the 7th instant was moving south-
eastwardly,. directly bwards Savannah. Oa the 6th his
army is stated to have marched some 15 miles, and was
then about 25 miles north-east of Savannah. This would
bring him plumply in trout of the city by yesterday or to-
day. The .Examiner of the 9th, however, declared that
Sherman on the Bth was then within 45 miles of Savannah.
There is a marked discrepancy in its advices of those re•
spective dates. The Charleston Mercury of the 6th, however,
admits that Foster's forces had been successful near Poca-
taglio, on the Charleston and Savannah Railroad. They
had cut the road, and driven the rebels from their intrenched
position.

An occasional correspondent of the New Fork.
World gives the following information :

I have just heard some news from Sherman, which I am
informed came direct from a loyal resident of Richmond.
The statements made are of the highest importance, if true,
and I transmit them just as they were given to me, without
affirming or denying their authenticity. Should the Rich-
mond papers of to-day (which I shall receive to- marrow) be
reticent in regard to General Sherman's movements, there
will be additional reasons for crediting the subjoined report.
The party says that on Saturday the 10th inst., at an early
hour, three grand corps of Sherman's army, estimated at
nearly 20,000 men, of the three great arms of the service,
iucluling a large brigade of cav-dry, had succeedtd irveres3-
ing the Ogeechee river below Bloomingdale. some 12 miies
from Savannah, and massing between that point and Telfair
—the next station adjacent on the line of the Georgia Cen-
trA Railroad— the lett wing extended so as to cut the
Charleston and Savannah Railroad, and sever all connexicm
between Savannah and the rebel forces at the head of the in-
let, unless by water; thus placing them in imminent danger

of capture. Communication had been effected on the pre-
ceding day with Foster, who was again rapidly advancing
upon Grahatnsville, the rebels retreating from their
strong positions south of Pocataglio-bridge, and evidently
alarmed at finding themselves threatened both in front and

rear by superior forces. Sherman, who was in person o❑
the field, found himself confrontel by a large force of Con•

federate regulars and Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina
minas, intrenchod behind hasty, but well-constructed

earthworks. The battle began early in the day, and was
contested with great fury on both sides, a large detachment
of the Savannah garrison, which is declared to number
12,000 veterans, including two brigades from Lee's army,

participating. Towards noon a grand charge was effected
by the Union troops, which carried some of the works on

the enemy's left and centre, threatening to cut him off

from the inlet and city. This success greatly inspirited
Sherman's troops, fatigued and travel-worn as they were,

and a general advance along the whole line doubled up the
rebel formation, which at first suddenly, but at length in
considerable confusion, fell back to the immediate vicinity

of the works in the rear of Savannah, our troops advancing

in pursuit close to Telfair on the south, and a correspond-
ing distance along the upper railroad. Tbey were however

so exhausted by the march of the previous night, and the
day's engagement, that further pursuit was impossible,

particularly as the Confederate works were found to be un-
expectedly strong. There had been some fighting on rri-
day along the Central-road, but merely preliminary to Sa-
turday's operations. The loss in the latter day's action was
severe on both sides, amounting to about 2,500 Union in
all, and between 3,000 and 4,000 rebels, among whom were
fully 1,200 prisoners. including many officers of rank.
Colours, cannon, small arms of all kinds, waggons and

caissons were taken by our troops. Smith, Hardee, and
Cobb were is command of the rebels; whose loss was at first

less than ours, owing to,the protection of their field works
and the difficulties of the ground. But at the close of the
action they suffered tremendously. It was believed that the
entire body of Confederates at the head of the inlet,
amounting to 4,000 or 5,000 men, would be captured. The
greatest consternation prevailed at Charleston and at

Richmond, in which latter place the news was studiously

concealed from the populace, although the agitation at
headquarters was very perceptible and excited general
comment. The news was expressed secretly through the
country west of the Charleston railroad from the head

of the inlet to a point beyond Pocataligo7bridge, and thence

telegraphed, via Charleston, to the rebel capital, reaching
the latter late orr Sunday afternoon. Thence it is said to

have been conveyed by a trusty agent to parties here, 01
course, it was impossible to obtain further particulars than
the outline of the intelligence thus hastily collected. But
a day or two must reveal all. Suffice it to say that the
last word left Sherman close to the coast, either able to form

a janction with Foster and the fleet, or to attack Savannah
with prospects of success."
A 'Baltimore correspondent of the same paper
says of the fight at Grahamsville .

The accounts of this battle that have reached me repre-
sent it to have been contested with fierce pertinacity on both
sides, and to have been attended with heavy loss on ours.
General Foster attacked with the intention and full expecte-

Lion of carrying the position, and he had an abundance of
well-served artillery. But the great strength of the Con-
federate works, the admirable position which they occupied,
and the galling fire which was poured from them, baffled
the attempt. General Foster was .not satisfied with one
charge. After that had Leen repulsed he ordered two others,
and they %dere both led, as indeed the first had been, by the
gallant officer in person. The troops knew that they were
fighting under General Foster's eye, and they went for-
ward with alacrity and with heavy cheers each time. But
the result of every charge was the same. Our men were
m'wn down by a most murderous fire of grape, shot, and
.hrapnell ; and after the third repulse General Foster be-
came satisfied that it was impossible to carry the position,
and reluctantly ordered a retreat. The account says that
our dead, and many of our wounded, were left in the hands
of the Confederates.

The Philadelphia Bulleiin of the 12th publishes
the following

The steamer Donegal arrived here this afternoon from
the South Atlantic blockading Fquadron, having left Port
Royal on the 7th inst. The joint naval and land expedition,
under Admiral Dahlgren and General Porter proceeded
from Beaufort up the Broad River on Tuesday, Deo. 6, the
object being to destroy the Poctaligo-bridge, on the railroad

between Charleston and Savannah. The Donegal accompa

nied the expedition to Tilifaney creek, but did not accompany
it further. There were seven gunboats in the expedition—
soon after reaching a proper position a heavy lire was opened
by them. A force was landed, and action commenced. Be-
fore evening, Pocataligo_bridge was reached and destroyed.
Our troops were then entrenched for such future operations
as might be needed. The Donegal came down to Port Royal
the eanse evening, but could not bring any details of the

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losses on either side. Of the success of the grand object of
the expedition there can be no doubt. Our informant speaks
in the highest terms of the energy and activity of Admiral
Dahlgren in organising and directing the movements of the
naval brigade in this important affair. When the Donegal
left to come down the Broad river on the 6th shells were
seen flying and exploding, which indicated that our forces
were determined to drive the enemy out of any position they
might have taken. After being drawn from the bridge, Gem
Foster's scouts had communicated with Sherman's forces,
which were marching on Savannah. The belief wee, that
Gen. Sherman would be in Savannah on the 14th inst.
The Pocataligo bridge *is about 35 mike from Savannah
This bridge having been destroyed, and Sheridan having cut
the other railroad communications, Savannah cannot be re-
lieved by reinforcements from any paint north of the city.
A Nashville despatch of the 12th gives the fol-
lowing account of movements in Tennessee :
Official reports are just received from General Rousseau
at Murfreesborough, concerning the recent battle. The
railroad south of Murfieesboreugh is believed to ha unine
jured, as also the road between Murfreesborough and Orville
creek. Five miles north from there toOrville the road is de-
stroyed. Block-houses Nos. 6 and 6 were abandoned by
Colonel Morrison's forces, the enemy surrounding them.—
but they bravely fought their way out, and reached Mar
freesborough without loss. On Sunday the fourth block-
house at Orville Creek was attacked by General Bates's
rebel division, with a battery of artillery, Seventy-four
shots were fired at it, doing, however, no damage. The
same afternoon three regiments. with a section of artillery:
went from, Murfreesborough under General Milroy. The
enenWs force was unknown. Our troops attacked and
routed the enemy. The Federal loss was 4 killed and 40
wounded. The enemy's loss is unknown. Night coming on,
our forces returned within the fort. On Monday last the
enemy was reinforced by two britades of infantry and
2,000 cavalry under Forrest in person. During Tuesday
and Wednesday the enemy demonstrated against the fen at
Murfreesborough and the town, coming up within one mile
of the fort and skirmishing heavily. On Wednesday the
enemy's infantry moved around to Wilkilson's pike, about
one mile and a quarter north-west of the fortress, near where
Negley's command was formed at the battle of Stone River.
Seven regiments and a battery were sent out on the Salem
pike, where they entrenched the enemy near Wilkilson's pike
intreuched behind breastworks of logs and rails. We at-
tacked and utterly routed the rebels, who were driven off
in great (Allusion, Forrest's cavalry making a race against
time in their hurry to escape. Our loss in this engagement
was 313 killed and 175 wounded. The enemy's largely ex.
ceeded ours. In this fight we captured 207 prisoners, in-
cluding 18 commissioned officers, two guns, and 12 Napoleons
were captured, and one is now in position on the fort. Just
previous to Gen. Milroy's attack on the rebels Buford's di-
vision of cavalry attacked Murfreesborough and entered the
town, shelling it fiercely and destroying many houses. Gen.
Rousseau, with one regiment of infantry and artillery drove
them out of the town. In these encounters the rebels were in
every instance badly whipped, and have not made their ap-
pearance since. Our troops are highly complimented by
Gen. Rousseau for their unflinching bravery and courage.
Gen. it. S. Granger is reported all right at Stevenson, Ala-
bama. Rebel prisoners report the following loss of their
generals in the late battle at Franklin Major
Gen. Cleburne, Brigadier Gen. Gist, Brigadier Gen. Stra-
pols, Brigadier Gen. Adams, Brigadier Gen. Carter, Briga-
dier Gen. Branberry. Three others were wounded. The
Artizan of Murfreesborough says Gen. Bates was killed on
the 7th inst., and the report is generally believed here. The
weather is exceedingly cold, and no movement has taken
place among the troops here. Persons from the rebel
lines report intense suffering among the rebel troops. All
the carpets have been torn up in the neighbourhood and
made into blankets. Among those entertaining rebel
general officers either by force or pleasure, are Gen. Hard-
ing and Mrs A. V. Brown. A report seems to be gaining
ground that the Tennesseeans in Hood's army are willing
to fight here, but will not again leave the:State. Rebel sym
pathisers say Hood got worsted at Franklin on account of a

lack of artillery and ammunition. Notwithstanding the'cold
weather our soldiers do not suffar much. Tney are well
clothed, and have a good supply of blankets and tents. The
river is rising, with six feet of water on the shoals.

The St Louis Republican of the 11th has the fol.

lowing special despatch from Cairo :
Considerable excitement existed at Memphis on the 9Lh
inst. over the report that Gen. Beauregard was marching on
Fort Pillow with a strong force. No heavy guns are sup-
posed to be used by the rebels to Llockade the Cumberland
River. Osceola has been occupied by a small force of rebels.
Abut 25 rebels appeared on the river bank opposite Mem-
phis, waved their hate, and hurrahed lustily for Jeff,rsou
'Davis. A force of abJut 150 negrces were ituntediate7y
placed on board a steamer, which moved a mile lower
down the river, Here the negroes were landed,
and, when they filed cut on shore, the rebels
broke and ran, apparently in the greatest consternation.
Th'•y were hotly pursues by the negroes until theycame to
a thick bushy place, where the rebels had a large force
secreted, who suddenly rose and fired, The negroes then
fled to tLa greatest consternation, hotly pursued by the
rebels, who slaughtered them at a dreadful rate, A num-
ber of the negroes rushed into the river and were drowned.

One report says that only seven negroes returned) but
another report says that more o; them got back.
. .

A Cairo despatch of the 10th says—
On the 9th inst. the rebels under General Lyon captured
the Government transport Thomas E. Tutt, at Cumberland
City, on the Cumberland River, 20 miles above Fort Don-

nelson. The Tutt was used for crossing the river. The
rebels are on the march into Kentucky. Their force is esti-
mated at 4,000 men. The Tutt was loaded with Govern-

went forage, and was burnt to the water's edge after the
rebels had crossed the river.

A Nashville despatch of the 13th says—
The siltation is unchanged. No advance has been made
by the Federal troops as yet. Grapevine intelligence states
that an advance was to have been made to-day by our forces ;
but scme skirmishing transpired on the Harding-pike, and
several guns were dislodged from Fort Neglsy: No results
are reported. The slippery state of the ground renders loco-
motion impossible, and hostilities will be postponed until a
change of weather occurs.

Advices from Louisville to the 12th are as follows

The rebel General Lyou crossed the Cumberland River
with his command, day before yesterday, at Yellow Creek,
about 20 miles below Clarksville. His force is reported to
be about 2,500. When last heard from he was moving
towards Hopkinavllle, Kentucky, and threatening that
place: If he attack, the garrison being small, it will be com-

Polled to fall back to a stronger and more proximate point.
Breckintidge's position seems to be in doubt. A loyal gen-
.

tleman, whose trustworthiness is vouched for, says he is at
Sparta, Tenessee, with about 10,000 men. This gentleman
. _

speaks of what he knows, and the facts indicate that Breck-

icridge intends to reinforce Hood, and, if possible, to reach
the main rebel army, but the position of our troops under
Stoneman and Barnbridge indicates that he will have
difficulty in forming a junction with Hood.

• The following despatch from the head-quarters
of the Army of the Potomac gives an account of the
recent movements by those forces :
The movements in this department, which hive been in
course of execution tho past few days, have finally been de-
veloped, and now the objects intended to be accomplished
may be given to the public, as well as the results attained.
It was known that the enemy were procuring large supplies
for their troops by way of the Weldon Railroad to Stony
creek, whence they aro waggoned to Petersburg, The
cavalry force sent there some ten days ago not being able
to effectually stop the rebel operations, the sth Corps, with
Gregg's cavalry and the third division of the 2d Corps were
detailed to effectually put a stop to it by destroying the
railroad as far south as Hicksferd, and if possible, that sta-
tion also. At daylight on Wednesday morning the column
started south on the Jerusalem-road, the cavalry taking the
advance, On arriving at a point 19 miles from Peters-
burg, they diverged from the road about a mile to the
right, where they reached the Nottaway River, and the
command at once commenced crossing. They bivouacked
on the south side for the night, At half-past 7 o'clock on
Thursday morning the pontoons were taken up, and the
column started, leaving a cavalry,,dotachment to pick
up stragglers and return with them, On reaching a point
two miles beyond Sussex Courthouse, some cavalry were
encountered and driven back to where the Weldon Rail-
road crosses the Mattawan, About noon a small force
of the enemy made a dash in between our cavalry and
the advance of the infantry, but were soon routed with
slight loss on both sides. There a cavalryman was
found who had evidently been murdered and stripped of
everything, even to his boots. The advancl then com •
menced the destruction of the railroad by burning the
bridge across the Nottaway, and contiieued on to Jarrett's
station, bivouacking at that place on Thursday night. On
Friday morning an early start was made, and in the after-
noon the advance reached a point near Bickford, where
the enemy were found to be in some force: and having a
battery in position, with strong works on both sides of
the Meherrin river. After the position had been examined
an attack was deemed impracticable, on account
,of the
strength of the works, and the difficulty of approaching
them, particularly with artillery. Therefore it was deter-
mined to early the line of works on this side and destroy
the depot, which was successf ally done. During the charge
Col. Sargeant, of the let Massachusette, is said to have
been killed. Troops were seen moving into position at
this point as though they had just arrived, end the fire
from the rebel batteries soon after showed that they had
been reinforced. It now got dark, and began raining,
snowing, and freezing. The troops camped in the vicinity
for the night, and iu the morning started on their return,
reaching Sussex Court-house, and halting there on Sa-
turday night, The rebel cavalry and a small body of

their infantry followed, and ende4fbittei-talimutil4rk,
rear guard, but each time they we
raw
loss. This afternoon the Nottaway River wa~~i
and the entire command crossed in safek whia3 ths
found a part of the 9th corps, who had started to their
aid, in case of an engagement. To-morrow they will be
back in their old position in front of Petersburg, ready for
the next move against the enemy, in whatever direction
the Commander in Chief may deem most effectual. The
move may be considered one of the most successful of
the campaign, and reflects the highest honour not only
on the originator of it, but also upon those to whom its
execution was intrusted. A most effective blow has been
dealt the enemy by the destruction of some 15 miles of the
railroad which they were using, some 100 cars passing over
it every day loaded with supplies. The track was torn up
and the tiles piled in heaps with dry wood from the adjacent
fences and set on fire. The rails were placed on the top of the
fire, bending and twisting them into every shape. All ;he de. •
pots along the route were burnt, as well as numerous rnills,
barns, and dwellings from which the occupants had fled, or
from the cover of which guerilles had fired on our troops.
One guerilla was caught with a gun near where a sh ft had
just been fired, and it is said the troops hung him near the
Nottaway River. Oar bona in the entire trip will not ex-
ceed 40 cr 50 in killed or wounded, Lesijes a few stragglers
who were captured. The severity of the weather was the
principal difficulty the troops had to encounter, but, as
there was considerable wood on the line of match, and
plenty of work for them to do, they managed to keep the:,-,_
selves from suffering severely on this account. Nothing
has transpired in front of Petersburg to-day worthy of in- •
terest. All is quiet. The weather to-night has changed,
and a cold wind storm prevails. Two men, named Edwred
Rowse and D.;niel Smith, members of the 179th New York
Volunteers, second division, 9th corps, were executed yes-
terday for the crime of desertion. They were hardened
criminals, not seeming to care in the least for themselves or
anyone else. One of them mounted the scaffold smoking a
cigar, and taking hold of the rope with the retest perfect
nonchalance gave it a pull to see if it was strong enough to
hold him. Such a lesson it is hoped will have its proper
effect on that class of men who enlist for the mere purpose
of getting the bounty with the idea that they can desert to
the enemy with impunity.
A despatch to the New York Wor/dreconets the
movement of the Army of the James:—
The enemy have been demonstrating against oar lines on
this the north side of the James pretty constantly during
yesterday. About seven o'clock yesterday morning four
regiments of the enemy, in line, preceded by skirmishers,
attacked and drove in our cavalry pickets from the Derby-
town-road to the James River, near Deep Bottom. Bodies
of infantry from the 24th and 25th corps were sent to the
assistance of our cavalry, when the enemy halted, and
evinced a disposition to remain where he was, Our troops

immediately commenced skirmishing with him, but made
; no attempt to force him to retrace his steps. Meanwhile
another skirmishing party of the enemy passed across the
fields to a point where the Kingsland and Newmarket roads
form a junction, and opened a skirmish with the troops de.
fending one of four forts at that point. At the time I write
it is not known whether the enemy has retired, or whether
he will not stop and engage us again. The unfavourable
condition of the road induces the belief that he will retire
during the night, having learnt by reconnaissance that we
were still in his front in force. At about the same hour the
above-mentioned attack was made the enemy advanced in
line against the pickets on the left of Fort Burnham and
forced them to retire. A subsequent attack was made on our
part, and the enemy were driven back and our pickets esta-
blished far in advance of the original line. The artillery in
several of our flanking bastions were very lightly engaged.
General Terry had sole command of our entire force and
directed all their movements. Judging from the utter quiet
and total absence of bustle which usually characterise many
headquarters under like circumstances, a person ignorant
of the facts would scarcely have believed that a strong
column of the enemy was in such close proximity. Aids
mounted their horses and flew to execute orders which
placed our men quickly in a position to assume such an at-
titude, offensive or defensive, as developments should ne-
cessitate, and so we stand. Our loss will probably reach
about 15, all told, including two officers, one of whom was
a brigade officer of the day, whose name I have been un-
able to get. From a lieutenant captured we learn that the
attacking force is Field's division. The ground is covered
with a coating of snow and hail, making pedestrianism ex-
tremely disagreeable and field manceuvering hazardous.
The _Richmond Sentinel of the 9th says:—
A heavy column of the enemy, composed of infantry,
cavalry, and artillery, left the front at Petersburg on Tues-
day night, and moved out on the Jerusalem plank road.
Wednesday morning they were reported at Proctor's, 20
miles from Petersburg, and yesterday at Jarrett's, 30 miles
from Petersburg on the Weldon road. This move is probably
intended as a diversion to draw attention from more impar•
taut demonstrations against Richmond, which it is believed
Grant contemplates making. The indications are that the
enemy, if they canuse the canal at.D etch Gap, will make a
combined land and naval attack on the fortifications protect-
ing the water approaches to Richmond. There is no part of
our lines where we are better prepared to meet them, and we
fed very confident the result will be favourable to the Con-
federate cause. We have heard nothing from Pickett's front.
It is supposed the enemy took advantage of the fog to search
for torpedoes, of which they have a wholesome dread, and
that the number of barges and men were greatly exagge-
rated. Persons from the front, both north and south of the
James, report that the usual quiet prevails along the whole
line.

Railway Traffie -Returns for the We 31c..

Miles Opened.

IZeccipts.

1804.

1863.

1864. 1863.1
£ Z
Belfast and N. Counties 136 136 I,CC l 2.140
Belfast and County Down 49 49 670 642
Blyth and Tyne 2O 13 1,951 1,255
Bristol and Exeter l2ll 1211 6,387 5,324.
Caledonian 2Bll 1621 39 0.9 17,768
Cambrian 9l St 1,498 1,418
Cockermouth& Workin,gton Bl 81 311 217
Cork and Bandon 2O 20 326 352
Cork, Blackrock, &Passage 321 27 110 129
Cork and Youghal 6l 61 31 379
Cornwall 654 651 1,431 1.350
Deeside l7 17 298 218
Dublin & Belfast Junction 63 63 1,319 1.411
Dublin and Drogheda 75 75 1,570 1,691
Dublin and Meath
Dub. & Wicklow and Wexld 9l} 911 2,155 2,074
Furness, &c 5O 5) 2,983 2,826
Glasgow & South-Western
Gt. Eastern,Nrfk.,&E.Union
Great Northern 387 353 33,362 33,262
Great North of Scotland 5B 58 1,625 1.336
tit. Northn. & Westn. (Irel.) 7ll 71} 446 550
gt.Southn. & Westn.(lrlnd.) 387 373} 7,53) 7,774
Great Western 1222 1169 61,975 61,039
Hull and Manses l3 - 96 --
Inverness &Aberdeen June ll7l IC6i 1,248 1,036
Inverness & Perth Junction 1194 110 k 1,431 1,093
Irish North-Western 145 145 1,6.'1 1,692
Kent Coast 27 27 790 23.5
Lancashire & Yorkshire ll3 403 34,210 35,624
Limerick and Ennis.. 241 24 155 154
Limerick and Foynes 262 261 163 734
Llanelly l6} 461 502 495
Llynvi Valley
London & North-Western
London and Blackwall 5l 5 1,709 1,632
London & South-Western
Lond. Brighton, &S. Coast 267/ 2815 16,530 15,851
London, Chatham, & Dover 72} 721 4,718 4.713
Do. Metropolitan Extension 114 104 1,200 875
Lou., Tilbury, & Southend
Man.,Sheilleicl,&Lincolnsh
blanch. S.Jun.& Altrincham 9l 9} 1,297 1,231
Maryport and Carlisle 2B 28 1,382 1.155
Metropolitan 3l 3/ 2,201 1,936
Midland (incl. N.-Western) 6511 641 48,420 42.428
Midland Gt.Westn. of Irind 262 2591 4,562 4.052
Monkland 7ll 711 1,641 1,687
Monmouthsh. Rail. & Canal 44 44 2,966 2,675
North British, Edin., Perth
and Dundee
N-Eastern and Stock. & Darl 1095
North London 9
North Staffordshire 254
Rhymney 194
Scottish Central
Scottish North-Eastern l3B
Somerset and Dorset 66
South Devon 79}
South-Eastern 306
Taff Vale 57
Ulster lO5l
Vale of Clwyd.
Vale of Neath l3l
Waterford and Kilkenny 3l
Waterford and Limerick 77
West Cornwall 271
W.Hartlepoolllarbr.&RaiL 521
W'haven,Cleator,& Egrmnt lO
Whitehaven Junction l2
Whitehaven & Furness Jun 35
FOREIGN AND COLONIAL.
Austrian B2B
Bahia and San Francisco
Belgian Eastern J unction 261
Bombay, Baroda, & Cen. India 185}
Detroit and 31ilwaukie lB9
Dutch Rhenish lOBl
Eastern of France •.... 1176
Eastern Bengal llO
East Indian
Grand Trunk of Canada 1335
Great Central of Belgium 223
533
Great Southern of India , 79
Great Western of Canada X345
Madras
Luxembourg
nnibrocurgninsula
GGrree:tt
Northern of France 697
Nhloardtrhiedr,nSaorfacgssaonaad&aA..licant. 8
Norwegian Trunk
Ottoman
Paris, Lyons, & Mediterrn... • 1967
Paris and Orleans 1616
Pernambuco 774
Seinde.
Do. Punjab, &c 32
South Austrian . ....... 1513
Southern of France •• • • 623
Victoria
Welland
'West Flanders
West &N - Westn. of France lOll

583}
1093

25t
19&
113132
66
75i
808

18,561 19,313
69,355 64,938
3,146 3,060
8,613 8,633

966 950
5,454 5,179
4,845 4,823

105}
10
43!
31

828 658
3.593 3,523
19,932 19,388
5,310 6,105
2,513 2.404
147 i 35
2,727 2,320
45S 302
1,183 1,141
754 738
4,310 3,705
565 5;2
917 932
894 946

37,648 32,219

- -
345 822

6,351 6,360
5,356 3,861
65,475 65,221

25,466 25,864
0,594 6,316

4,561 3,607
827 512
12,167 12,975
6,392 4.590
17,185 17 229
1,890 1:088
00,184 57,0 4
9,059 888
646 345
139,083 13802
67,418 68,1c0
669 518
2,90 1,633
291 215
5 ,9)1 48,189
28,239 k 7,381
10, 84 8,013

48}
1781
1014
77i
105

1515
770
196

1,021 96)
4:,032 38,453

Three Spaniards have just been tried. at Lyons
for a series of robberies at the shoos of jeweihrsi
watchmakers, and others in the city. These men appear
to have followed no regular occupation, but went about
from town to town plundering tradespeople. Their system
was to enter the chops together, and while one was bargain.
ing for some article the others laid hands on what they
could steal. A number of watches, earrings, bracelets, rings,
and other objeets of value were found in 'their possession.
Only one of them could speak French, the others being
examined by an interpreter. They at first pretended to be
strangers to each other, but their railway luggage tickets
showed that they had travelled together, and they after.
wards made an entire confession. They were each con-
demned to five years' iwprieonment and five years' stirs
vaillanoe.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY LANE.—
Managers, Messrs. E. Falconer and F. B. Chatterton.
.beEcIAL MORNING PERFORMANCES of he PANTO-
MIME on Tuesday, Dec. 27, Wednesday, 28, Thursday, 29,
Friday 30, and Saturday, 31. -
'fHiS EVENING (Monday), Dec. 26, awl during the
Week, her Majesty's Servants will perform a New and Ori-
ginal Farce, entitled A YOUNG LAD FROM THE
COUNTRY.

After which will be produced, on a scale of unexampled
splendour, and with novel and extraordinary appliances,
extensively employing the unparalleled resole ces of this
vast Establishment, the Great Drury Lane Annual, founded
on a highly popular story, derived from the ancient legend
recorded in the Mythical Sagas of Scandinavia, and produced
in the form of an entirely ' ew and Original GRAND COMIC
CHISTMAS PANTOMIME, entitled,
HOP 0' MY THUMB AND HIS ELEVEN BROTHERS:
Or, Harlequin and the Ogre of the Seven League Boots.
Illustrated with elaborate scenery and stupendous effects by
111 r. William Beverley, assisted by Messrs. C. S. James, C.
Pitt, Gompertz, ISPLauchlin, and Perkins. The Grotesque
Burlesque Opening by E. L. Blanchard. The Dances and
Action of the Ballet arranged and invented by Mr. Cormack.
The Masks, Dresses, and Devices designed by Dyk-Wyn-
Kyn. The Overture and Music composed and arranged by
Mr. J. Barnard. Machinery by Mr. J. Tn ker and assistants.
Properties by Messrs. Needham, Glyndon, Langham, etc.
Gas Appointments by Mr. J. Hinkley. t. resses by M. S,
May and Mrs. Lawler. The Scenes, Tricks, em, of the
Harlequinade, invented by Messrs. H. Boleno and Cormack.
The whole arranged ant produced by Mr. Robert Roxby.
"Long, long ago, when Trolls and Giants lived among men,
there was a famous school where curious youths were taught
the mysteries of witchcraft."—Scandinavian Legend by an
unknown Norther. Tne Welkin. "The Lapland Witches
were frequently known to go to great heights in order to
raise storms."—Dremono. ogy and Witch: raft, by King James
the First Okilki ,the Lapland Witch), Mr. Meagreson.
Demon Cobblers. " Our work is good, our price isjust, ready
money and no trust," Messrs. Wax and Crax : Hail, Rain,
Frost, and Snow, " with the compliments of the season."
Messrs. Dash, Splash, Sharp, and Slosh ; Aurora Borealis
(with her Northern streamers), Madame Fens Menon ' • East
tit ind, Mr. Nipper ; North Wind, Mr. tripper; South Wind,
Mr. Balmy; Weit Wind, Mr. Dripper; Signs of the Zodiac,
Messrs. Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer. Leo, Virgo, Libra,
Scorpio, Sagittarius. Coprieornue, Aquarius, and Pisces; The
Great Bear, Mr. U.l sa Major; Bootee, Mr. Sleiboots ; Sirius,
31r. Dogstar; Orion, Mr. O'Flarety. Mystical Appearance
of the Man in the Moon The Man in the Moon, "He loose
on at the stars that go shooting up there, or lets loose the
Dogstar to bait the Great Bear,' Miss Rose Leclercq.
Cobble-istic and Cabalist c I, cant tion—the Boots—the
Storm—the Calm—Star-telling discoveries and remarkable
Lunar observations. Valley of Mosses and Lichens at Day-
break, with the First Appearance of the Solar Rays. Actinia
(the active Principal of the Solar Hays Miss Hudspeth;
bungleam (the lightest and brightest of the rays), Miss Lydia
Thompson. TheSlin beams by one hundred coryphees. Sun-
beam, Miss E. Falconer; Sunray, Miss C. Thompson. Bril-
liant ballet by the dancing Sunbeams. P,incipal Rays, the
Misses Gunniss. Interior of Thumb's cottage on the borders
of the forest, Hop-o'-my-Thumb, Master Percy Roselle ;
his Eleven Brothers, Masters. Lanky, Pranky, Dodgy, Podgy,
'lhinny Skinny, Worry, Flurry, Teaser, Squeezer, and cra-
meneuff; Daddy Thumb, Mr. Tom Matthews ; Dame Pauline
Thumb, Mr. G. Weston. "The little fellow was at this ime
about seven or eight yea, s old, with an extraordinary sweet-
ness of disposition, which it is a great blessing for anybody
to have, and he possessed a degree of intelligence much be-
yond his age, and his strength and activity were surprising,
considering the smallness of his size."—Story of Hop-o'- my-
Thumb. How old Thumb is troubled with the number of his
family, and how Hop is wide awake'to the little plot that
becomes apparent. Dark depths of the pine forest. "Then
little Hop found that the birds had eaten up the crumbs of
bread which h had dropped ; but although he had a little
heart it was a brave one. The Old Story. Fugitive Pea-
sants, Messrs. Irun, Urun, Herun,Werun, Y erun,andTharun ;
Fee-Fo-Fum (the Ogre), Mr. G. Belmore (who, to make
everything agreeable, has kindly consented on this occasion
to represent the Ogre in the hand/Isis:lest manner'. Pas
d'Ogre, Mr G. Belmore. Scandinavian Scampyrre, with
tro 1-de-roll accompaniment The Trolls, by a number of
little folks with a number of less 'uns. How Hop-o'-my-
Thumb and his brothers are lost in the forest, and after-
wards lost in amazement at what they find there. The groat
hall in the Ogre's castle. " They at last came to a very large
home, and after they had knocked several times on the great
gate with a large stone, it was opened by a big porter, who
asked them what they wanted"—The Old Story. The
Twelve D sughters of the Oore : Gloriosa (the Cheerful),
Miss Lydia Thompson ; Kokanosa (the Proed), Miss Rule;
Idetesta (the Envious), Miss Trust ; Nunbetta (the Vain),
Miss Take ; Owgluinpi (the Sulky), Miss Hap ; Wottamagpi
Ithe Mischievous), Miss Lead; Vinlicta (the Spiteful), Miss
Chief; Ottempa (the Vixen), Miss Fortune ; Osolazi (the
Indolent), Miss Hughes ; Graspini (the Greedy), Miss De-
meanour ; Sopettza (the Saucy), Miss Behave ; Kanteller-
letta (the Stupid), Miss Management ; Grimgriffin (Porter st
the Castle Gate), Mr. Hokey-Pskey ; Krakjokler (Chief of
the Giant's Guard., Mr. Makularf : The Ogre's Guards,
Messrs. Grim, Glumm, Primm, Mumm, Trimm Grumm, are.
Dance " D'Eyriware," Miss L. Thompson. "'
Never mind,
said the Ogre, give me my Seven League Boots and I'll soon
catch them, and I'll gobble up that t ny little rascal at once,
so that he shall not have the chance of cheating me again."
—The Old Story. The now Mountains and Icy Plains.
" II op-'o-my-Thumb then got hold of one ot the boots, which
he pulled off the Giant's leg without difficulty, and being
magically ma ie, it fitted a little foot as well as a big one—he
was about to pull off the other when." The old Story. The
Race and the Chase of :even League Boots. "Through
woods, through lakes, through bogs. through brakes, swift as
as the wind we go. O'er hedge and lands, through pools and
ponds, what rscing ? yo ! ho ! ho !" Melting of the Ice
Floes—the boll 'ay of ter the hard work, and general breaking
up and going away before the dazzling effulgence f the
Ascent of the Rays of Golden Light ! with the Fairy "Motes
that People the Sunbeams." Clowns—Messrs. mi. Boleno
and C. Lauri ; Harlequins, Messrs J. Cormack and S. Savile ;
Pantaloons, Messrs. W. A. Barnes and J. Morris ; Colum-
bines Madame Boleno and the Misses Gunnies. Scene Ist
Comic. Invented by H. Boleno (registered), Merchant's
Office, Police Station, and Cheesemonger's Pantomiste,
Messrs. Boleno, Cormack, Barnes, and Madame Boleno,
Trip, Mr Cormack and Madame Boleno. How to hang your
Bacon—Oh, Lard—That's the Cheese —Clown gets a new
Milk Walk, and afterwards walks his chalks, having put his
foot in it, and all through being in the Milky Way—Clown's
Christmas Box—Multum in Parvo—Welcome Guests—A
Man of the World—Advertising Board and Police Lodging:—
Hatching Extraordinary—Clown saves his Bacon, but
Cheesemonger does not—Trio juncte in uno—Sad Turks—Ali
Ben Squal-11, Ali Ben Jen-ken, and Ali 80-le-no -Clown's
system of Bantingmising—New Companies (limited, Shares
taken up and Shares coming down—How Clown brings out
one of the Greatest Dancers of the Day, Madlle. ueteto, who
will introduce the Pas is la Perea Nena —Seances Spiri-
tual—the Devenports and the Plymouths —Strong Opposi •
t on but no Imposition— A New Rope Trick—lt's wonderful
how we do it,'but we do—A Butter Fat and a Pat of Butter—
Clown meets a few Friends, among whom is a friend at a
Pinch,' also a Friend in Need Falling out with a Friend,
which ends with a Friendly Set-too - Slippery Customers—
A Visit to the Station-house, and so ends this eventful his-
tory, Scene 2. Comic, invented by Mr. H. Boleno (registered).
Pantaloon's Retreat, far away from the Noise and Bustle of
Town. Trip, "Sardenian PiffivinL" Madame Boleno and
Mr. J. Cormack, Clown and Pantaloon desire to lead a quiet
Country Life, and settle down all serene—Well, this is de-
lightftil—To bed, to bed, but not to sleep—A Cat-astrophy—
.Nightly Visit—Open locks whoever knocks—Goods care-
...minty, removed from Country to Town—Clown and Pante-
n e Retreat, which suits • soots) them to a shade—The
Alarm—Rural Felicity and Rural Police—Let Well alone—
Clown finds Truth at the Bottom of it—Butt and Rebut—
Clown and Pantaloon take a Cold Bath against their will—
Quietude restored once more and rest, and the rest—A
change comes over thedscene, which quite alters Pantaloon's
views—Hard lines an new lines, which brings Clown and
Pantaloon' s Retreat
Cos Terminus Scene 3. Comic Invented by J. J, zaentic...m.mNa.4lo*nal School and Cab*
London.
Stand near
s, Messrs. S. Saville
C. Lauri, J. Morris, and the Misses Gunn& Polkas'
S Saville and Miss T. Gnaw... A
When we were boys m and
a fool in a cab—"
, erry, merry boys "
and Then the wining schoolb y, dsc.--cake versus take—An early
and a late scholar -High water—Clown Surprised
at ws at-a
Parcels'mimes—Delivery
Goods Pantaloon—
manyrate it rises—Dancing taughtin
Company 'not limited), Directors S.:town
Goods Removed—Christmas Prizes -A Box
other Presents that present you withota Toys,
and
R
Bel e Lettree, or Animated Alphabet, arranged Mr J.
Corifiaok, executed by the Ladies of the Corps
B rather
upset, and Pantaloon take a Cab to Town, and return rather
upset, which causes them to upset many others, that upsets
the Scene; and the next Scene seen is Scene 4.- Comic. In-
vented by Mr Cormack. A Windmill near Windsor. Pau_
tomimiste— Messrs. S. Saville, C. Latin, J. Morris, and the
Misses Gunniss ; Irish jig, Mr S. Saville and Miss J. Gun-
Msg. When the wind blows—There was a Jolly Miller once
—The Miller and his Men—Harvest Home—Tile thrasher
thrashed—The fruits of stealing—" Still so gently o'er my
senses stealing"—The bark from a tr e—The biter bit—
Clown takes some bit-ter beer—More sacks to the mill—Some
get the sack—A merry go round—Clown witnesses a Revolu-
Hen —A Sight and a Fight—A stop to the Mill—Out of the
Frying pan into Patent Bread and Biscuit Bakery - Well
bread men—Clown and Par taloon become Loafers—A roll-
a-twist and a sudden turn to—A misty day, and Fairy's Hall
of Splendour.
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Box-office open troth ten to five delis*.
Doors open at half-past Six, the Performances Commence
at a quarter o seven o'clock, and terminate every evening at
a quarter past eleven.

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