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The Sun.
London, England, 1862-12-27

52, Dorset-street, Manchester-square, London, W.

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three quantities in one, 2s. 9d. each. Be particular, and
ask for Lambert's Asthmatic Balsam. The name and ad-
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London, England, 1862-12-27

STRAND.

This popular little theatre, conducted with a
spirit and energy that deserve every reward, is
still true to its original entertainments and its ori-
ginal author. Mr. H. Y. Byron, who first made
his bow here as a burlesque writer, still bows
as a writer of burlesque, having taken Sir Walter
Scott's novel of " Ivanhoe" for his subject at
this house this season. The writing of this bur-
lesque is in Mr. Byron's happiest style, containing
less of what—for want of a better term—we are
compelled to call word echoes, and more of those
verbal repartees which approach nearest to pure wit.
Some cf the puns are, as usual, very starling and
dal ing—some are good because they are so bad, and
others are absolutely good. Most of the parodies
are happy ; and the practical business of burlesque
is arranged with all the author's knowledge of the
stage and keen eye for fun. The burlesque was put
upon the stage with care and completeness, and the
music was well arranged and selected. The house
was crowded in every part.
London, England, 1862-12-27

ADELPHI.

As regards its Christmas entertainment, the
Adelphi has been accustomed of late years to " vary
the monotony of the proceedings," as Mr. Cox says,
by presenting the public with pantomime and bur-
lesque alternately—pantomime one season and
burlesque the next. Having probably found
each a very good thing in its way, the manager
this year varies the monotony still further by
treating us to both together. The result is the
" Gorgeous Burlesque of George de Barnwell," with
the pantomime of " Harlequin Folly in the Realms
of Fancy" to follow. Tho so-called comic business
is introduced with the usual transformation scone,
but the introduction in this case is to be regarded
as a burlesque proper, and not simply an opening
to the pantomime.
As Folly, and after wards in the assumed charac-
ter of Lady Milwood, Mrs. Mellon looked perfectly
charming, and played with a power and force far
above the ordinary standard of burlesque acting.
Mr. Toole, looking like Gainsborough's Blue Boy
stepped out of the canvas, pourtrayed the melodra-
matic aspect of the apprentice's character with great
effect, calling down roars of laughter and provoking
several encores. Mr. Paul Bedford as the Uncle (in
more senses than one) ; Mr. C. J. Smith, as True-
man ; Mr. Stephenson, as Thoroughgood ; and Miss
Kate Kelly, as Maria, all acquitted themselves in a
manner to call forth the most genuine applause.
The transformation scene by Mr. C. S. James, re-
presenting the Dryad's Home in the Fairy's Elfin
Forest, is possibly, even in these days, one of the
most charming things of the kind ever produced.
The unfolding of its endless beauties evoked the
most uproarious applause, mingled with loud calls
for Mr. Webster, who appeared, and bowed his ac-
knowledgments. The comic business has the advan-
tage in Mr, Hildyard of a most excellent Clown—a
real grinning, mugging, filching, blundering Clown,
such as old playgoers tell us Grimaldi was. And it
is only just to say that he was most ably seconded
by Mr. Paulo, who seems to have caught the spirit
of his Venetian prototype to perfection. Harlequin
and Columbine were represented with much agility
and grace by Mr. J. Lauri and Miss Caroline
Adams, and the pranks of the legitimate personages
of pantomime were supplemented by some marvel-
lous tumbling and juggling by the two French acro-
bats, Arthur and Bertrand. As a whole the Christ-
mas burlesque and pantomime at theAdelphi may be
pronounced a great success, and the arrangements
reflect credit upon the manager, and, let us add,
the stage manager, Mr. Phillips. The house was
crammed to the ceiling by a most hilarious audience.
London, England, 1862-12-27

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London, England, 1862-12-27

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London, England, 1862-12-27

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A RGYLL ROOMS, Windmill-street, Piccadilly.
C-1 Open nightly for Promenade. There is added to the
above elegant Establishment a Grand Conversation Saloon,
Reading Room, and Smokin g Lounge. French, German, and
English papers taken in. The musical arrangements under
the direction of Mons. Boulcourt.
The Band is composed of the best Musicians in the metro-
polis. Admission Is.—Manager, 31. Grenet.
London, England, 1862-12-27

POLICE-THIS D.Y.

BOW-STREET.

THE CHRISTMAS REvELs.—There were no less than 40
personF brought up this morning before the magistrate at
thiB court, all of whom were charged with being "drunk
and disorderly." The excuse, Christmas time, was in
nearly every instance successful, as the magistrate dis-
charged thorn withwit a fine.
London, England, 1862-12-27

TURNHAM'S GRAND CONCERT HALL,
EDGEWARE-ROAD. W.

OPEN EVE I:Y EVENING AT SEVEN.
Operatic Selections.—Great success of Barnett's " Mountain
Sylph," with full band and Chorus—Vocal and Instrumental
Solos. Comic talent : Mackney, West (" or any other man"),
and Taylor : Sam cottl.i., Mr. and Mrs. Brennan, and Harry
wall. Mr. Arthur Barnes (Champion Vaulter), nd Madlle.
Cerito, characteristic Dancer.
Musical Director and Manager—Mr. CHAS. GREVILLE.
London, England, 1862-12-27

NEW THFATRE-R0 VAL, ADELPHI—
Sole Pronrietor and Manager, Mr. B. Webster.
THIS EVENING, A TICKET OF LEAVE : Messrs. J.
L. Toole, P. Bedford, and Mrs. Billington.
After which, MARGERY DAW.
To conclude with (2d time)" GEORGE DE BARNWELL •
or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy." Miss Woolgar,
Miss K. Kelly, Miss Seaman; Messrs. J. L. Toole, P. Bed-
ford, Stephenson, C. J. Smith. Harlequin, Mr. John Lauri ;
Columbine, Miss Caroline Adams ; Clown, Mr. W. Hildyard ;
Pantaloon, Mr. J. Paulo. The celebrated Arthur and
Bertrand.
Commence at 7.
London, England, 1862-12-27

Commence at 7.

THE OXFORD, 6, OXFORD-STREET, EVERY
EVENING.—NAZARETH. a new Christmas Song,with full
band and chorus.—" La Circassienne " and "N abuco,"
Drew Dean, the great Flautist—the Neapolitan Minstrels—
Miss Caroline Pam& Christmas Entertainment—Mr. Geo.
Hodson—Mr. Maolagan's Entertainment. iinsworth, the
original of "Or any other man" —Eugene, W. Randall, &c.
Commence at 6.

TURNITAM'S GRAND CONCERT HALL, Edge-
ware-road, W.—Open Every Evening.--Operatic Selections.
—Vocal and Instrumental Solos.—Mackney, West, Mr. and
Mrs. Brennan, Sam Collins, tc
Commence at 7.
London, England, 1862-12-27

THE LONDON ANATOMICAL MUSEUM ;
containing the Wonders of Nature and Art, shown by
innumerable superbly executed Models, illustrating every
part of the Human Frame, in Health and Disease, together
with a variety of highly interesting Natural Preparations,
Malformations, and Monstrosities. Open daily, from ii to 10
(for Gentiem,n only). Admission One Shilling. Entrances
29, George-street, tr.novpr-square, and 44.5, Maddox-street,
Regent-street, London, W.

Explanatory Lecture every Evening at Seven. Illus-
trated and Descriptive Catalogues sent, post free, for twelve
stamps. Address the Secretary, as above.
London, England, 1862-12-27

(No. 2.)
INCH FULCRUM 'OF ' ARCHIMEDES.
ACKERLEY V. DALTON, TURNER, 8k OTHERS.
hlarlbro'-street, late Coal-hole, Dog-set'ng grievance, with
its' sureka Gladiatorial Toga'rry defence.
The Telegraph of Thursday states that Capt. Ackerley
claimed £5 fine and costs, from defendants (Dalton, Tur-
ner, and wife, servants of George Harrow), on their being
bound over to keep the peace six months, under £lO
penalty, for misdemeanour, with wilful dog offence against
the person, with intent to do injury by " canine agency,"
on Sundays below stairs and week-nights above. The dis-
crepancy in Police reports, induces us to refer to this ap-
parent case of persecution against the plaintiff—(the sup-
porter of the Anglo-American Income tax' Chief, Peter
Basquet, 11.1 years)—for holding under his Coal Hole
County court Final judgment on 1842's leasehold agree-
ment 20-yrs title, which interferes with ' the Woods sad Fo-
rests Chiliarcher t Cowper's lessees' wish by Ouster le
main to regain a Primer Seisin by getting the Captain to re-
cognize an inverted tenantcy by theirlessee Batchelor build-
ing-in his Coal -hole basis without Party-wall, with intent
at steam• engine boiler HEAT—to effect out-ejection.
The Metropolis Police Act, 3 Wm. 4, cap. 19, section 15,
39, 44—gives £5 fine, and is word for word repeated in 1861
Act, " Offences against the person, &c., 24-25 Vict., cap.
100, sections 4, 42, 67, 77—Garrotters and_Chloroformists,
on misdemeanour and conviction, with £2 fine and costs,
recoverable against the Stipendiary-justice—therefore.
n
homage to our readers we refer to this case, wherein the
Captain (& brother Chamberlayne) as Montague executor,
being sworn trustee of Brandon and Southwark's Bethlem
Hospital (of City beam and scale Sydney-like title, 13 Hen.
8, in 1835 standard act), Estates, now on St. James's Hall
and Swallow-street, Mixed Church head assumption.
t On the Luther 3ty of 21st July, 1521, by Leo X and
Emp, Charles V, for Padua.n intermediate supremacy in
the land—Sydney.was appointed the Archer ' standard
inch bearer. In like manner, by 1831's Co-partner Act,
No. 64, for 2 and 3 Will. 4, caput 92, 1832, in Russian
Dutch Loan guarantee—on Submission of the Clergy and
restraint of appeals to Rome, on lack of justice—unites 25
Hen. 8, c 19 and 8 Eliz. c 5, for marine causes—whence,
on Holy Alliance of Kings' abolition—Crown Lieu-Tenant
Ackerley, R.N., was sworn-in as supreme State pivot, at
Worcester, in January, 1837, by 'Gold stick' Wm. 4.
tßuss-Polish Rothschild took out Troy-weight meter from
the Exchequer for Pope's mitre-mark mint in 1838 ?
The same malicious isolating influence appears to have
closed against him the doors of Junior United Service Club,
on his £4,000 Co-burn discovery, and United Service Mu-
seum membership, for holding to his official duties.
December 27, 1862.
London, England, 1862-12-27

BURFORD'S PANORAMA.

The great pictures of Naples are beautiful and
faithful representations of scenes which have be-
come doubly interesting since the recent events
which have raised Italy to a kingdom, and united
the fortunes of Naples and Sicily to those of their
Northern fellow-countrymen.

.*• For full particulars of amusements see first page.

ROYAL ENGLISH OPERA, COVENT-GARDEN.
This Evening, the Second ant Third Acts of THE BOHE-
MIAN GIRL. And HARLEQUIN BEAUTY AND THE
BEAST.

Commence at 7.

THEATRE-ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
`This Evening, THE NEXT OF KIN. And LITTLE
GODDY TWO SHOES.
Commence at 7.

THEATRE-ROYAL, HAYMARKET.

This Evening, OUR AMERICAN COUSIN. After
which, RASSELAS, PRINCE OF ABYSSINIA. And A
DAY AFTER THE WEDDING.
Commence at 7.

NEW THEATRE-ROYAL, ADELPHI.
This Evening, A TICKET OF LEAVE. Followed
by MARGERY DAW. And GEORGE DE BARNWELL
Commence at 7.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
This Evening, TIME TRIES ALL. After which
RIQUET WITH THE TUFT.
Commence at 7.

ARGYLL ROOMS, Great Windmill-street, Hay.
market. Open every evening for Promenade and Dancing.

CANTERBURY HALL.—EVERY EVENING.—
The Third Edition of the Enchanted Hash, by E. Marshall—
Grand Selections from the Popular Operas.—The Comic per-
formances of Unsworth, Eugene, Arthur Lloyd, Frank Hall,
and Miss G. Smithson.
London, England, 1862-12-27

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London, England, 1862-12-27

ST. JAMES'S-HALL.

The Christy Minstrels gave their amusing en.,
tertainment last night with undiminished success.
Many of their eccentricities are in the best style of
faniastic humour, and their musical performances
are eminently satisfactory. A burlesque scene, in
which the Rocky Mountain Wonders and all other
acrobats are caricatured, is highly ludicrous.
London, England, 1862-12-27

THE GAS LIGHT AND COKE COMPANY.
Office, Ilorseferry-road, Westminster,
December 26, 1862.
T DO HEREBY GIVE NOTICE That, pur-
suant to the Bth Bye-Law of this Company,
MAYOIV WYNELL ADAMS, Esq., and
FRANCIS CHIPPINDALE, Esq.,
two of the Proprietors of this Company, have severally given
me notice, in writing, of their intention to stand for the
Office of Director, to supply the vacancy which has occurred
in the Court of Directors by the resignation of Frederick
Pollock, Esq.. at the election which will take place at the
Company's Gas Works, Ilorseferry-road, Westminster, at
twelve o'clock, on THURSDAY, the Bth day of January
next.

By order,
JOHN ORWELL PHILLIPS, Secretary.
London, England, 1862-12-27

CITY OF LONDON.

At this theatre Mr. Nelson Lee, the enterprising
manager, has selected the well-known nursery
rhyme " Sing a Song of Sixpence" as his Christmas
pantomime, which is worked out in admirable style
by the author of it. The plot of the piece may be
simply stated as follows :—Cereale, the guardian of
the corn and friend of the four-and-twenty black-
birds, has an enemy, Ergotina, who, to spite her,
gives the King of Counting-house fame a magic-
powder that he might kill the blackbirds which
had eaten his cherries. They therefore die and are
put in a pie; but Cereale grieved, changes a country
lad named Chickabiddi into a Prince, gives him a
pocketful of rye, and tells him to proceed to Court
and employ it, when the birds will come to life.
The King sees him, admires him, offers him his
daughter Gorgonatta, falls into a rage at his refusal,
and the Prince escapes to the kitchen. In this re-
treat, on the pie being drawn from the oven, he
empties his pockets, and the birds revive. The
various well-known events, which are familiar in
our nurseries as household words, then take place,
and the piece ends by the happy marriage of the
Prince to a lovely maid of all-work called Preciosa.
The pantomime went off in the most rapturous man-
ner, and bids fair to have a long run. The artistes
in the piece did their parts to the great delight of
the numerous audience. The graceful dancing of
Madame J. F.Alexandre, as Columbine, called down
immense applause, while the drolleries of the vete-
ran Morelli as Pantaloon elicited equal bursts of
laughter. Mr, William Matthews was a merry
Clown, and the whole of the piece adds another tri-
bute to Mr. Nelson Lee's already well stored bud-
get as a successful contributor to the rational amuse-
ments of the people.
London, England, 1862-12-27

PRINCESS'S.

The story of " Riquet with the Tuft," one of
Mother Bunch's fairy tales, has supplied the man-
agement of this theatre with the materials for a very
successful pantomime, which was received by a
crowded audience with hilarious delight and un-
measured applause. The opening is written by

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Mr. E. L. Blanchard, and develops with comic
fidelity the incidents of the well-known story, the
plot of which it is unnecessary now to recapitulate.
The dialogue is smart and witty, and abounds
with puns of the most excruciating character.
The acting was all that the most fasti-
dious could require. When we state that
the scenery was painted by the inimitable
Beverley, we do but convey an inadequate
idea of the beauties and gorgeousness of
this department of the pantomime. On this
occasion he has excelled his previous efforts,
and astonished the audience into a rapture of ap-
plause, which resulted in his immediate and unani-
mous call before the curtain. To describe the trans-
formation scene, with all its effects, its artistic
groupings, its marvellous developments, and its glo-
rious culmination, would baffle anyone. All we
shall say is that it is the most complete thing of the
kind we ever witnessed.

ST. JAMES'S.
This pretty little theatre was opened last night
under the sole management of Mr. Frank Matthews.
No pantomime was presented—perhaps it was
thought not exactly adapted to the locality, but in
its stead a fancy sketch was performed, in which
the grounds of Fairyland are trodden ; for how
could the exigencies of boxing-night be met with-
out ? The piece is entitled " Golden-hair the
Good," and the author is Mr. H. J. Byron.
The music is original, and composed by Mr. F.
Wallerstein. Mr. Frank Matthews' representation
of the misanthropical bachelor, the rapturous bride-
groom, and the disgusted husband, was well ren-
dered, and elicited much applause. The other cha-
racters, performed by Miss Herbert and Mrs. Frank
Matthews, were also well sustained, and particu-
larly Spilleken, Gruntz's servant boy, who was
personated by Mr. Johnson, an actor new to Lon-
don, but who has long filled a leading position in
Edinburgh. The piece was put upon the stage
with much taste, and the house was filled with a
gratified audience.
London, England, 1862-12-27

ST. JAMES'S.

This pretty little theatre was opened last night
under the sole management of Mr. Frank Matthews.'
No pantomime was presented—perhaps it was
thought not exactly adapted to the locality, but in
its stead a fancy sketch was performed, in which
the grounds of Fairyland are trodden ; for how
could the exigencies of boxing-night be met with-
out ? The piece is entitled " G.)lden-hair the
Good," and the author is Mr. H. J. Byron.
, -
The music is original, and cow-posed by Mr. F.
Wallpratein. Mr_ Frank Matthews' representation
of the misanthropical bachelor, the rapturous bride-
groom, and the disgusted husband, was well ren-
dered, and elicited much applause. The other cha-
racters, performed by Miss Herbert and Mrs. Frank
Matthews, were also well sustained, and particu-
larly Spilleken, Gruntz's servant boy,' who was
personated by. Mr. Johnson, an actor new to Lon-
don, but who has long filled a leading position in
Edinburgh. The piece was put upon the stage
with much taste, and the house was filled with a
gratified audience.
London, England, 1862-12-27

THE SURREY.

" Harlequin Old Mother Goose ; or, the Qiteen of
Hearts that made some Tarts, and the Knave of
Hearts who stole them," makes a capital title for the
pantomime. Miss Julia St. George, who has been
engaged for the opening, played and sang with all
her usual grace and spirit. No expense or care has
been spared upon this Christmas production by Mr-
Shepherd, and it promises to have a long and pros-
perous run.
London, England, 1862-12-27

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London, England, 1862-12-27

CITY OF LONDON.

At this theatre Mr. Nelson Lee, the enterprising
manager, has selected the well-known nursery
rhyme " Sing a Song of Sixpence" as his Christmas
pantomime, which is worked out in admirable style
by the author of it. The plot of the piece may be
simply stated as follows :—Cereale, the guardian of
the corn and friend of the four-and-twenty black-
birds, has an enemy, Ergotina, who, to spite her,
gives the King of Counting-house fame a magic-
powder that he might kill the blackbirds which
had eaten his cherries. They therefore die and are
put in a pie; but Cereale grieved, changes a country
lad named Chickabiddi into a Prince, gives him a
pocketful of rye, and tells him to proceed to Court
and employ it, when the birds will come to life.
The King sees him, admires him, offers him his
daughter Gorgonatta, falls into a rage at his refusal,
and the Prince escapes to the kitchen. In this re-
treat, on the pie being drawn from the oven, he
empties his pockets, and the birds revive. The
various well-known events, which are familiar in
our nurseries as household words, then take place,
and the piece ends by the happy marriage of the
Prince to a lovely maid of all-work called Preciosa.
The pantomime went off in the most rapturous man-
ner, and bids fair to have a long run. The artistes
in the piece did their parts to the great delight of
the numerous audience. The graceful dancing of
Madame J. F.Alexandre, as Columbine, called down
immense applause, while the drolleries of the vete-
ran Morelli as Pantaloon elicited Equal bursts of
laughter. Mr. William Matthews was a merry
Clown, and the whole of the piece adds another tri-
bute to Mr. Nelson Lee's already well stored bud-
get as a successful contributor to the rational amuse-
ments of the people.
London, England, 1862-12-27

without much head, like General Burnside, leads
his faint-hearted troops into a great battle in the
heart of Virginia, it is safe to predict that we shall
tit last he in a fair way to see that " crowning vie--
tory" gamed by the Confederates which is prayed
for nigni; and mourning by so many weary, Earnest
Souls throughout the Confederacy. Po.isibly the
resumption of supreme command by Genoral Burn-
side may gratify the ardent longing entertained
by the Confederates in favour of a large Federal
advance through Virginia ; but I Can hardly bring
myself to believe in it.

A long scouting ride yesterday, in company with
General J. E. B. Stuart, in the direction of the

little village of Jefferson town, lying about 15 miles
north of Culpepper Court-house, revealed to us the
rear of the Yankee army rapidly falling back and
fighting loosely as it retreated. The woods just be-
yond Jeffersontown were for some time filled with
the enemy's sharpshooters, and it was difficult to
force them from their cover. Seldom has so much
powder been burnt with so little effect. Oa the
Confederate side not a man was wounded ; the only
animal that I saw touched was one horse, who got
a buckshot above his nostril. It may be presumed
that the Federals escaped with as little damage.
It is scarcely necessary to add that the normal
artillery duel in this instance, protracted for less
than a quarter of an hour, was as barren of results
as usual. One of the lessons of this war, in which
field artillery has been employed to an unpre-
cedented degree, is that while the moral effect of
artillery, especially upon undisciplined troops and
among trees, is very great, the actual results at-
tained thereby may be stated as nil. Of course I
am not speaking of artillery employed when the
fighting is at close quarters, and grape and canister
and shrapnel are used against masses of men. But
these artillery duels, which point many a corres-
pondent's letter and fill many a reader with awe,
seem usually to be as bloodless as though they
were conducted with blank cartridge. It is doubtful
whether by every thousand discharges from cannon
so high an average as the death of one human being
is attained. Some ingenious arithmetician may
amuse himself by computing, taking the price of
each shot and shell from a six-pounder up to a 32
pounder and determining the relative number
employed, what this life has cot. As evening fell,
only a small Federal force remained to the south of
the Rappahannock, and night saw them all
encamped on its northward bank.

This morning we passed some 20-pounder Parrott
guns and one long Whitworth gun going to the
front, with a view to shelling a Federal camp some
two miles north of the river. The Whitworth gun
is spoken of as a great success, and commanding a
far longer range than any other gun upon either side.
London, England, 1862-12-27

EGYPTIAN HALL.

Mr. Kennedy gave his entertainment on the
songs of Scotland, at the small hall, last night, with
great success.

MR. YATES'S INVITATIONS.

The Egyptian-hall is still a popular resort for
fashionable audiences in search of amusement.
Many judicious changes have been made in the en-
tertainment, and the imitations by Mr. Power and
the descriptions by Mr. Yates arc frequently va•
ried, and very warmly received.
London, England, 1862-12-27

TEETH.—By MR. ESKELL'S INVENTION
(Royal Seal granted 17th July, 1860), Sets or partial
Sets of Teeth, exquisitely enamelled to nature, are made and
fitted in a few hours by means of his patented soft elastic and
imperishable base of the colour of the gum, to which it ad-
heres with wonderful tenacity, dispensing with springs or
unsightly fastenings, and defying detection by toe closest
observer. The peculiar attribute of Mr. Eskell's invention
is, the readiness with which these teeth can be re-adapted to
any change of the mouth (even by the wearer); and as they
act independently of all disturbing causes which affect teeth
of ordinary construction, they are guaranteed to last a life
time, as well as for mastication and articulation. Mr.
ES ELL'S TREATISE, which fully explains hisinvention,
post free for seven stamps.—lnspection of specimens and Con-
sultations free. Terms strictly moderate.-8, Grosvenor-
street, Bond-street, London ; and 39, Bennett's-hill, Bir-
mingham.

THE VIGOUR OF YOUTH RESTORED IN
FOUR WEEKS by Dr. RICORD'S ESSENCE OF
This wonderful agent will restore manhood to the most
shattered constitution, whether arising from self-pollution,
excesses, nocturnal emissions, the effects of climate, or natu-
ral causes. The time required to cure the most inveterate
case is four weeks ; and, if used according to the printed in-
structions (which are very simple), failure is impossible.
This life-restoring remedy should be taken by all about to
marry, as its effects are permanent. It is acknowledged by
be medical press to be the greatest discovery ever made.
Success in every case is as certain as that water quenches
thirst.
Dr. Rioord's Essence of Life is sold in oases, with full in-
structimas for use, at il s., or four quantities in one for 3,38.,
and wilt be sent to any part of the world, carefully packed,
on receipt of remittance or post-office order payable to Prout
and ( 0.. Patent BledicineWarehouse, 229, Strand London.
London, England, 1862-12-27

• HOTELS, &c.

CHAPLIN'S HOTEL
'AND
• SPREAD EAGLE TAVERN,
84, GRACECHURCH-STREET,
LONDON.
Comfort, combined with moderate charges, will be found at
this Establishment.
PRIVATE APARTMENTS FOR FAMILIES.
Sitting Room, Zs. per Day.
Bed Rooms, Is. 6d. and 2s. per Night.
A Night Porter in attendance.
No INCREASE OF CHARGES.
London, England, 1862-12-27

(No. 2.)
INCH .2. FULCRUM OF ' ARCHIMEDES.
ACKERLEY V. DALTON, TURNER, & OTHERS.
Marlbro'-street, late Coal-hole, Dog-set'ng grievance, with

its' eureka Gladiatorial TOga'rridefence.

The Telegraph of Thursday states that C.,pt. Ackerley
claimed £5 fine and coats, from defendants (Dalton, Tur-
ner,
and wife, servants of George Harrow), on their being
bound over to keep the peace six months, under £lO
penalty, for misdemeanour, with wilful dog offence against
the person, with intent to do injury by "canine agency,"
on Sundays below stairs and week-nights above. The dis-
crepancy in Police reports, induces us to refer to this ap-
parent case of persecution against the plaintiff—(the sup-
porter of the Anglo-American ' Income tax' Chief, Peter
Basquet, 111 years)—for holding under his Coal Hole
County court Final judgment on 1842's leasehold agree-
ment 20-yrs title, which interferes with 'the Woods and Fo-
rests Chiliarcher t Cowper's lessees' wish by Ouster le
main to regain a Primer Seisin by getting the Captain to re-
cognize an inverted tenantcy by theirlessee Batchelor build-
ing-in his Coal .hole basis without Party-wall, with intent
at steam-engine boiler HEAT—to effect out-ejection.
The Metropolis Police Act, 3 Wm. 4, cap. 19, section 15,
39, 44—gives £.5 fine, and is word for word repeated in 1861
Act, " Offences against the person, &c., 24-25 Viet., cap.
100, sections 4, 42, 67, 77—Garrotters and Chloroformists,
on misdemeanour and conviction, with £1 fine and costs,
recoverable against the Stipendiary-justice--therefore in
homage to our readers we refer to this case, wherein the
Captain (& brother Chamberlayne) as Montague executor,
being sworn trustee of Brandon and Southwark's Bethlem
Hospital (of City beam and scale Sydney-like title, 13 Hen.
8, in 1835 standard act), Estates, now on St. James's Hall
and Swallow-street, Mixed Church head assumption.
t On the Luther 3ty of 21st July, 1521, by Leo X and
Emp. Charles V, for Paduan intermediate supremacy in
the land—Sydney was appointed the Archer standard
inch bearer. In like manner, by 1831's Co-partner Act,
No. 54, for 2 and 3 Will. 4, c,aput 92, 1832, in Russian
Dutch Loan guarantee—on Submission of the Clergy and
restraint of appeals to Rome, on lack of justice—unites 25
Hen. 8, c 19 and 8 Eliz. o 5, for marine causes—whence,
on Holy Alliance of Kings' abolition—Crown Lieu-Tenant
Ackerley, R.N., was sworn-in as supreme State pivot, at
Worcester, in January, 1837, by 'Gold stick' Wm. 4.
tßuss-Polish Rothschild took out Troy-weight meter from
the Exchequer for Pope's mitre-mark mint in 1838 ?
The same malicious isolating influence appears to have
closed against him the doors of Junior United Service Club,
on his £4,000 Co-burn discovery, and United Service Mu•
seum membership, for holding to his official duties.
December 27, 1862.
London, England, 1862-12-27

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. Lindui.
THIS EVENING, TIME TRIES ALL: Miss Constance
Aylmer.
After which, the New Grand CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME
" RIQUET WITH THE TUFT ; or, Harlequin and Mother
Shipton." Mr. G. Belmore, Mr. C. Seyton, Misses Gray and
Hudspeth, Mr. Milano, Mr. R. Power, Miss A. Collinson, and
Mr. Raiford.
London, England, 1862-12-27

POLICE-THIS DAY.

BONV-STREET.

THE CHRISTMAS REVELS.—There were no less than 40
oerons brought up this morning before the magistrate at
this court, all of whom were charged with being " drunk
and disorderly." The excuse, Christmas time, was in
nearly every instance successful, as the magistrate dis-
charged them without a fine.
London, England, 1862-12-27

ril H 6E. OXFORD 0
X STREET.F 9 11

"NAZARETH," •
A New Christmas Song, music by GUONOD, words by F
Chorley, Esq., supported by the entire Company,
• Band and Chorus.

"La Circassienne " and "Nabuco " by Miss Russell, Miss
Townley, and Miss Oesten ; Messrs. Albert, Greene, Bernardi,
and Huish—Conductor, Mr. F. Jonghmans.
Drew Dean's Solos on the Flute—the Neapolitan Mins-
trels —Mini Caroline Parkes' Christmas Entertainment,
" Little Red Riding Hood "—Mr. George Hodson (the re-
nowned Irish Comedian), Mr. T. Maclagan, Mr. W. Randall,
Mr. A. B. Hollingsworth, Eugene (the great burlesque singer
and dancer), and Unsworth (the original "Or any other
man.")
Commence at Six o'clock during the holidays.
London, England, 1862-12-27

MR. and MRS. GERMAN REED, with MR.
JOHN PARRY, will RE-APPEAR on MONDAY
EVENING Dec. 2 ), in their highly-ccessful Entertainment'
THE FAMILY LEGEND, written by Tom Taylor, Esq.—
After which Mr. JOHN PARRY will introduce (first time)
a new Domestic Scene, entitled MRS. ROSELEAF'S
" LITTLE EVENING PA RTY."—ROYAL GALLERY
OF ILLUSTRATION, 14, Regent-street.
London, England, 1862-12-27

ri.ANTERBURY
V.) THE THIRD EDITION of the celebrated Panto-
mimic Entertainment THE ENCHANTED HASH, thirteen
characters, including. Harlequin, Columbine, Clown, and
Pantaloon, sustained solely by Mr. F. Marshall, re-written
by W. F. Vandervell, Esq., new characters and new dresses.
UNSWORT IL in his renowned Speech upon all the topics
of the day; and the following Comic favourites : -Eugene,
Arthur Lloyd, Frank Hall, and Miss Georgina Smithson.
GRAND SELECTIONS from POPULAR OPERAS, as
usual, conducted by Mr. Jonghmans.
London, England, 1862-12-27

FOREIGN AND COLONIAL.

Antwerp and Rotterdam 52
Austrian B2B
Belgian Eastern Junction 26}
Buffalo and Lake Huron l6l}
Detroit and Milwaukie lB5
Dutch Rhenish lOBl
Eastern of France lO7B

_ _ 611

Grand Trunk of Canada lO9O
Great Indian Peninsula 495
Great Luxembourg 134
teat Oar,
Madrid, Saragossa &Alicant 4.4
Northern of Canada ...
Northern of France 7Ol

Norwegian Trunk
Ottoman
Paris, Lyons, & Mediterrn 1491
Paris and Orleans 1340
Pernambuco 7l
. .11

Royal Danish 69
Sambre and Meuse 6B
South Austrian
Southern of Prance . . 777
Welland....
West Flanders ......... ..... 75
W. and N.W. of France 758

MARKETS-THIS DAY.
London, England, 1862-12-27

SHIPPING-THIS DAY•

The screw steamsloop Gannet (11;),YeliclutuTandSeartttallY°113a
Maurice H. Nelson, from Gibraltar, arrived in the Sou.
this morning.
I)PP
thrived—Welcome, (131 t MAGNETIC TELEGRAPIL)
Gem,orning°
fr./MI , .
DEJA, aturday M.
Passed—Elizabeth, of Exeter, from L ondon, for Truro.
frGonmAvDEusnEkNirnk,
.Saturday Morn_ineg.e.

FIRE AND Loss OF LlFE—Last night about 12
o'clock a fire of a most fearful description broke out
a 14.0;
6, Portland-street, Soho. Some time elapsed after
1°
alarm was given before any water was obtained. T
he We'
remises,
which commenced in the lower part of the p 001 r
rif
Untied to rage in a frightful manner, the flames neot
reaching across the street. Several persons in the
elesi
gallant style entered the premises and E aved a
number °
the inmates, many a them being children, the house bell
let to several families. On the arrival of the engines a%
water being obtained, the men at the engines went to
'Or
in the most vigorous manner, and after some time the
fife°,
were subdued. On the building being sufficiently ectelea
to allow of an examination of the premises the fire
lolafr
tthejhs the
rbabodies
dhouseAnn
sanosufh osscipxkei nnh gcuemsr
made a search of the different floors, when in the top real
;pa spectacle
gtaecd le
beings—Samuell presented re sEe nnat
ldy itself,ss Spencer'
Spencer,
feeoerrr: t
aged
Lid
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10 ()el Walter Spencer, aged 8 Edward Spencer, og
7;to the
Alfredtahnednre.
mr.
ll Spencer,aun eangtel aged
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pyeerairns'
t-e—nwd he
not had dthf fallen ice nal;
ieti7vosf,
at once sent to St. James's Workhouse for a supply 0
shells, into which the bodies of the unfortunate creatures
were placed, and removed to the dead• house of St. R41:714
Workhouse. There is little doubt the catastrophe °
to an escape of gas in the lower part of the premises, :lice,
?ied by a working jeweller, named Chard. The P ner,
under Superintendent Hannent and Inspector prfirivg
rendered the greatest assistance to the firemen I°6
a large crowd out of danger. had
After the rout of the Mexican bands who
chief
ravaged the neighbourhood of Vera Cruz the guerills:ad oy
of the terras caliantes was taken prisoner at La Sole
,00
the 7th November, as already stated. He is a Frehcutt ae
by birth, but now naturalised in Mexico, named was
la Chaussee, and having the rank of colonel. I?:
e' r for
future
Martinique, to Vera Cruz, and embarked on board the flier
Martinique, where a decision will be come to as to
Itio
fate.
London, England, 1862-03-01

No. 21,738.

fANDEL FESTIVAL—The COMPLETE
PROGRAMME of ARRANGEMENTS may be had
bri application at 2, Exeter Hall.
Intending purchasers of Tickets are reminded that the
...Ticket Offices at the Crystal Palace and at Exetk-r Hall will
`be opened for the selection and disposal of Reserved Stall
Tickets en Monday Morning next, the 3d of March.
Post-office Orders payable at Chief Office, London ; and
Cheques at either Office, to be payable to the orderof George
Grove, Esq.
The price of Tickets is TWo-and-a-Half Guineas the set for
the Three Days, or One Guinea for each Ticket for One Day.
A few stalls will be reserved In each corner Gallery, at Five
Guineas the sat.

A iTENTION IS PARTICULARLY REQUESTED to
the following NOTE issued with the Programme :—•
OTE.—Pemons preferring seats in any particular block
are recommended to applifor them as early as possible after
the opening of the subteription books on the 3d %t rcb. Even
the Crystal Palace, with its vast space, has limits of accom-
modation which cannot be exceeded. This caution is the more
requisite because of the large increase to the number of visi-
tors to London fqr the International Exhibition—which at
the time of the Festival will be in full' operation—coupled
with the great number of names already registered as appli-
cants for the earliest intimation of the issue of Tickets.

HANDEL FESTIVAL.-'PICKET NOTICE.
The Office for Sale of VOUCHE RS for STALLS on
MONDAY. at -the- CRYSTAL PALACE, will be in the
Directors' Board • Room, on the North aide of the Centre
-Transept.
London, England, 1862-03-01

'HAN.DEL FESTIVAL.-TICKET NOTICE.
The Office far the Sale of VOUCHERS for STALLS
on MONDAY, at EXETER HALL, will be in the Lower
HalL

•
-ROBIN, the FRENCH WIZARD, at the
EGYPTIAN HALL, with his endless variety of
Illusive Marvels, unparalleled in the History of the Magic
Art, gives his SOIREES FANTASTIQUES every Evening
at 8 o'clock (Saturday excepted), and Wednesday and Satur-
day Morning at halt-past 2. Places secured at the Hall, and
at Mr. Mitchell's, 33, Old Bond-street

ARGYLL ROOMS.—Series of New Music,
Valses, Quadrilles, and Polkas, by the unrivalled Band
of 60 performers, under the sole direction of Mons. Bout-
COUT, Conductor and Composer. This gentleman will play
every evening at 11 o'clock, until further notice, variations
arranged by himself on the Cornet-a- Piston.—The free-list
will be open for the profession by leaving their card at the
door. By order of the Proprietor.—Manager, Mons. P.
Grenet. Admission is.

PROVIDENT CLERK S' BENEVOLENT
FUND.

Established 1840.
At the Annual General Meeting. held on the 26th Feb-
ruary,
THOMAS BARING, Esq., M.P., in the Chair,

the Report and Balance-sheet were read and adopted.

It was resolved—
That on the 29th May next, or on such other day as the
Board may appoint, Eight additional Annuitants, viz.,
Two Clerks, and
Six Widows of Clerks

_____ .. _.........._
be elected.
Thanks were voted to the Treasurer and Trustees, also to
the Press and to the Chairman.
WM. THOS. LINFORD, Secretary.
15, Moorgate-street, Feb. 28, 1862.

BROWN and GREEN'S KITCHEN RANGES
surpass all others in efficiency, economy, ventilation,
and cure of smoky chimneys. From £4 10s. to £lOO. The
large sizes, with two or more ovens, steaming apparatus, &c.,
form the most complete appointment for hotels and large
establishments. In action at 81, Bishopsgate-street-within.
Designs and prices free.
London, England, 1862-03-01

BILLING SOATE.

Salmon, 2s 6d to Os Od ; trout, Os Od to Os ; eels, 5d to 10d ;
prawns, Os to Os ; pike, skate, sturgeon, and halibut, 6d psi
lb. ; turbots, 2s 6d to 15s ; cod, 2s Od to 7s Od ; brills, is Od
to Cs Od ; doreys, is Od bo 7s Od ; mullets, Os 6d to 2s 6d ;
lobs' -.rs, 6d to 3s Od ; crabs, ad to 2s 6d ; plaice and gurnets,
4d t is Od each ; soles, 3d to 2s 6d per pair ; common
oysters, 12s to 20s ; natives, 42s to 44s per bushel ; whitings.
3s Od to 12s ; haddocks, 4s to 15s ; smelts, is Od to Os Od ;
flounders, Os Od to Os Od per dozen; mackerel, 40s; fresh
herrings; its to Os ; bloaters, Os per 100 ; carp and tench,
Os Od to Os per brace.
London, England, 1862-03-01

It()YAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Manager--Mr. Edmund Falconer.
THIS EVENING, March 1, the new and original Drama,
entitled PEEP O'DAY ; or, Savourneen Deelish. Messrs.
Walter Lacy, Hermann Vezin, Charles Selby, Edmund Fal-
coner Mrs. D. P. Bowers. Miss Clara Weston.
After which, a new and original Burlesque Extravaganza,
entitled LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD ; or, The Fairies of
the Rose, the Thistle, and the Shamrcck. Principal charac-
ters by Mr. Chas. Selby, Mr. Warlow, Miss Cicely Nott, and
Miss Lydia Thompson.
Acting Manager—Mr. F. B. Chatterton.
•

--- -- -
Prices as usual. Doors open at hall-past 6, to commence at
7. Box-Office open daily from 11 tills.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE,
Lessee, Mr A. Harris.

- -
THIS EVENING, THE TWO DOLTS Mr.Widdicomb.
After which, the new Mystic Drama, in four parts,
entitled THE ANGEL OF MIDNIGHT. Mr. Ryder, Mr.
Potter, Mr. Jordan, Mr. Viiddicomb, dm. ; Miss Marriott,
Miss Fielding, dm.

To conclude with IHE YANKEE HOUSEKEEPER.
Mr. and Mrs. Florence.

ROYAL PRINCFSS'S THEATRE.
Mr. FECTITEE will make his First Appearance in the
Character of TACO on MONDAY, March 3d, and will repeat
that character on Tuesday, I th, Friday, 7th, and Saturday Bth.

NEW THEATRE-ROYAL, ADELPHI.
Sole Proprietor and Manager, Mr. B. Webster.

First Night of a New and Original Drama, by the Author
of " TFIE COLLEEN BAwN," entitled
London, England, 1862-03-01

THE OXFORD 6, OXFORD-STREET'.--
A Grand Morning Entertainment, on THURSDAY
next, March 6th,
" LES MERVEILLES GYMNASTIQUES,
By HENItI and PFAU (aged Nine and Eleven years) whose
double feats on the Flying Trapeze are unsurpassed. Verdi's
"Il Trovatore." Miss Russell, Miss Harrison, Messrs, Mor-
ley, Green, and Albert.

Full Band and Chorus.
Crmductor—Mr. F. Jonghmans. Ballads, Duets, &c., by
Messrs. Herbert, Tivoli, Sesselsburz, and Madame Enders-
sohn. Solos—Pianoforte—Miss Bryant. Violin—Mr. Viotti
Collins. scotch Duets—Miss Stuart and Miss M. Stuart.
The "Porter's Knot" and "Jones's Sister," by Mr. W.
Randall, and other varied entertainments.
Hall, is. ; Balcony and Stalls, 2s. ; Private Boxes, 10s. 6d.
Doors open at Two o'clock; Carriages at Four.
London, England, 1862-03-01

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.

"The Victoria Rifles" have just given their annual
amateur dramatic performance, at the above theatre. The
pieces selecttd were "Delicate Ground," " Good for
Nothing," " Box and Cox," and the " Life Task," an
original drama, never before acted. The performance went
off very well, Mr. Haggard, Mr. Murray, and other gentle-
men, succeeding in amusing their friends greatly. The
committee were fortunate enough to secure the services of
that charming actress, Miss Carlotta Leclercq, and
also those of Miss Powell, and these two ladies per-
formed in the several pieces admirably, Miss Carlotta
Leclereq playing the heroine in the "Life Task"
with great power and genuine feeling, and Miss Po well in
the character of Nan in " Good-for-Nothing," keeping the
house in a roar by her fresh and excellent humour, The
"Life Task" was a great undertaking for amateurs, being a
serious drama, but the author has a good idea of dramatic
somposition, and the drama contains telling situations. The
author, Mr. Richard Lee, acted his own hero. Such a
play upon such a night laboured under many difficulties
and disadvantages, but we think there is stuff in it.
1 he house was crowded, and the audience a most brilliant
one. The excellent band belonging to the Victoria Rifles
attended, and altogether the night may be pronounced to
have been a success,