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London, England, 1853-12-27

t;tLF.PRESERVATION

A. Medical Treatise on the Philosophy of Marriage and Nervous and
Generative Debility, illustrated by tifty-coloured engravings, and des-
cribing in detail the various disorders resulting from secret habits and
excesses. The perusal of this treatise will assist in the correct
description of their cases, and may be had, price 2s 6d, in English,
French, Spanish, Ditch, Ttalian, or Berman, of Messrs. Piper
brothers and Co., 23, Paternoster-row; Hannay, 63, Oxtord- street ;
Mann, 39, ("Anthill ; Stone, Titchborne-street, Haymarket; or free
by Jost for forty-two stamps, to any address from the Author's resi-
dence. 37, BEPFORD•SOIT ARE LONDON.

SECOND EDITION.—WITH ADDITIONS.
Just published, Bvo., in cloth, price 55., by ist free, 55. 6d.
d N TRUE & FALSE SPERMATORRFICEA,
Iv )7 with the View to the Correction of wide-spread Errors
In relation to the Treatmeut and Cure of Sufferers from Debility of tt'e
Gl'nerative System, or Sexual Ilypochondriasis.
Translated from the German of Dr. PICRFORD

"Pr. Pickfora 's known to English readers by his frequent practi-
c :.ontributions to German medical literature. This is the first
time, he informs us, that he has addressed himself to the non-medi-
zal reader. We trust this may not be the last, if he shall .ictect any
Other equally flagrant evil which it may be in his •qlWel- to correct."
—London Medical G=ette, Ma) 30, ISM. The tribeof 'Quiet Syrupa-
hisers,' and Medical Fri ands,'are mercilessly exposed; and if this book
could find its way into the hands of those who suffer fr,m the com-
plaint of which it treats, we are satisfied that many hundreds would
be saved much needless suffering cif body and mind, and what is of
less Importance, thrthrti it is that which the quacks most prize—
touch r.oney......This volume is well qualified to put an end to the
empirical system of treating Spermatorrhcea, and to placs the treat-
ment upon a more rational and physiological basis. It is, therefore
Irately to de much good."—Mectical Circular, June 16, 1862.
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We understand, says the Worcester Gerald, that Sir
J. Palington has finally declined to undertake the
charge,of the Manchester and Salford Education Bill in
the ensuing session of Parliament. We hear that the
Right Hon. Baronet was unable to concur in the views
of the committee as to the religious instructions to be
given in schools built out of the rates in poor districts
and therefore unconnected with any particular religious
denomination.

WARTIME PBECIAIITIONS.—We understand that almost
every infantry regiment now stationed in Ireland are
under orders for foreign service, whilst orders have been
sent to every corps at home, cavalry and infantry, to
have the whole of, their subalterns examined as to their
fitneis'foipromotion. This savours much
of 2d battalions, and 10 troops a cavalry regiment,—
Otital &rico as e.
London, England, 1853-12-27

USEFUL CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
Lately published,
SOYER'S HISTORY OF FOOD—THE PAN-
TROPITE AN.

Also, the Eighth Edition of the GASTRONOMIC REGENERA.
TOR, and the Thirtieth Thousand of the Modem Housewife.
Simpkin, Marshall, and Co.
London, England, 1853-12-27

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LAURENT'S CASINO, ARGYLE Rooms,
(Lessee, CHAS. C. LAURENT, Onslow-house, Fmaam-road),
The above Rooms are now OPEN FOR THE SEASON.
and will continue open every evening, with LAURENT'S
CELEBRATED BAND. Admission, Is. Doors open at half-past 8 ;
Dancing to commence at 9 o'clock, and ter ninate at half-past 11.
London, England, 1853-12-27

ADELPHI.

At this house the performances commenced with the
popular drama of The Thirst of Gold, which proved far
more acceptable to a holyday audience than the dull and
tedious plays, such as Jane Shore, The Stranger, or George
Barnwell, with which managers were wont to excite the
tempers of their more exalted patrons on "Boxing
night," and whet their appetites for the anxiously-
•expected Christmas piece.

Eschewing alike burlesque (which might have proved
a better venture), and the almost worn-out entertain-
ment of pantomime, the management of the Adelphi
reverted to the repertoire of fairy tales, and there found
materials for a new " magic spectacle," entitled Num-
ber Nip, and the Spirit Bride. The p'.ot is certainly
not remarkable for simplicity, nor would it be an easy
task to trace the progress of the story through all
its complications ; but the main feature of the piece
is the hostility existing between the Gnomes and the
Sylphs, which, according to stage usage, involves the
happiness of some couples of mortals. The result is
that Count Rudolph von Wolfenstein (Miss Wool-
gar) is happily united to his foster sister Ida (Miss
Mary Keeley), while Fritz (Mr. James Rogers) receives
the hand of Bertha (Miss Emma Harding) a pert and
pretty waiting maid. The King of the Gnomes was as
absolute and exacting a sovereign as he could be made
by Mrs. Keeley, and Madame Celeste sustained most
gracefully the part of the Sylph Estella, the guardian
angel of the lovers, who assumes various disguises to
subvert the machinations of the Gnome. Paul Bedford,
as a swaggering pirate, who bears in mind the trite pro-
verb, that "the better part of valour is discretion," corn.
manded, of course, his full share of applause from an
Adelphi audience. The piece is admirably put upon the
stage. The scenes of the charcoal burner's hut in the
Hartz mountains, a view by the seashore, and a repre-
sentation of an eastern slave market, are most creditable
to Messrs. Pitt and Turner, by whom they have been
painted and arranged. Several incidental dances are
introduced in the course of the spectacle, and in one of
them La Tauromachie, a Terpsichorean representation of
a Spanish bullfight, Madame Celeste made a decided hit,
and was enthusiastically applauded. The last scene, re-
presenting "the emancipation of the Gnome and apo-
theosis," is very brilliant, and will show to still greater
advantage when the machinery is brought into good
working order.
London, England, 1853-12-27

MALTA.

MALTA, DEC. 21.—The non-arrival of any mail
steamers from the Levant precludes us from for-
warding by this mail any
ulterior tidings of
the
combined fleets of England and France, or of the
doubt full on theparti
naval engagement between the Turkish. and Rus-
3sioatihl sNq uoavCiremobnesri,nbitiltieofhiarribliocuhrnoof
reached
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vice Vienna.
limited to-
ienna. cuTlairies
movements have
the arrival, on the 16th December, of the Aga-
memnon from England, after along passage under
canvas of 26 days, from
Plymouth, and her depar-
ture under steam for Constantinople, on the 19th.
The Spitfire surveying vessel
and Syra on the 20th -to lay
arrived from Candia
ay up during the winter,
when the surveying
suspended. labours at sea are necessarily

The Prussian frigate Gelion, with the broad
pendant of Commodore Schroder, and the Mercure
store-ship, arrived from Portsmouth on the 16th,
and left on the 20th for Vourlah Bay and Smyrna.
The Dutch frigate Prins Van Oranje, bearing the
flag of Admiral the Chevalier Ilouricius, and the
Dutch frigate Doversbank, sailed from Malta for
Messina, Naples, Leghorn, and Spezzia (in the
Gulf of Genoa) on the 20th December. The Penin-
sular and Oriental Company's steam-ship Indus
arrived at Malta from Southampton and Gibraltar
on the 13th ; left for Alexandria on the same night,
and returned with the Indian mails on the evening
of the 21st, after a fine run there and back of less
than eight days. She leaves early to-morrow
morning for Southampton, whilst the Valetta
carries on this evening to Marseilles the overland
mails for England.
London, England, 1853-12-27

MARYLEBONE.

The performances commenced with a new drama,
called Broken Toys, which, as is not unusual on Boxing-
nights, was played in dumb show. The pantomime is
the production of Mr. Nelson Lee, and is entitled Bar-
lequin King Ugly Mug and My Lady Lee of Old Lon-
don-bridge. To attempt to give an account of the plot
of the pantomime, would be a work of some labour, suf-
fice it to say, it was as good—we will say much better
than plots of such pieces usually are. It was eminently
successful. The scenery was exceedingly well got up,
and drew forth the deserved applause of a very crowded
house.

POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION.
The lectures and the variety of models which fill the
galleries of this well-known institution were yesterday
as attractive to the public as on any former occasion.
The place was attended for several hours by the votaries
of rational amusement, who appeared greatly gratified
with what they saw and heard. In addition to the
more scientific portion of the bill of fare presented to
the visitors, there were musical entertainments, dissolv-
ing views, and that class of exhibitions by which the
younger portion of the community are delighted in
holyday time. The whole was well arranged and con-
ducted.
London, England, 1853-12-27

LONDON-4 SOUTH-AESTERN RAILWAY.
FOREIGN TRAFFICr.-44PECLLL NOTICE.

From and after Ist JANUARY, 1854, the existing THROUGH
RATES for Goods Traffic betwixt London and Paris, and betwixt
Paris and the Channel Islands, will.be DISCONTINUED.
Goods will be conveyed, as heretofore, betwixt London and Havre,
and betwixt Havre and the Channel Islands, at reduced through
rates, which include all charges from the Quay at Havre to London,
or to the Channel Islands, the amount of Customs' Duty and Marine
Insurance excepted.

Goods will be conveyed betwixt London and Havre three times a
week, each way, as heretofore.
Far particulars of through rates, and all other information. apply
in London, to Mr. SIMKIN, 53, Xing William-street, City; in
Southampton, to Mr. WATKINS, Railway-station; in Havre, to
Mr. GILLS, 5, Rue-de-la-Gaffe.
(lty order) ARM). SCOTT, Traffic Manager.
Railway-office, London, Dec. 24, 1853.
London, England, 1853-12-27

ST. MARTIN'S HALL.

Moirato's excellent concerts are nightly increasing in
public estimation. The Hall was very well attended
last night, when the following pieces were encored :
" The War Polka," by Moirato ; a new romance, called
"The Lover's Walk," written and composed by Mr.
and Mrs. H. St. Leger, which was sung by Miss Cecily
Nott with the most charming naivete and expression,
and which was accompanied on the pianoforte by the
fair composer. The ballad " Bonnie Dundee" was sung
by Miss Ellen Rowland.

In the course of the day the British Museum, the
National Gallery, the Vernon Collection, the cathedral
of St. Paul's, Westminster Abbey, &c., were visited
by many thousand people. It is obvious from the fact
of the appearance and decorum of these thousands of
visitors, that a great improvement has taken place in
the national tastes and habits ; and it is also gratifying
to observe that, although the streets were crowded by
holydaymakers, there were few of those scenes of
drunkenness with which, not many years ago, they
were on " boxing days" rendered impassable to decent
people.
London, England, 1853-12-27

MADAME TUSSAU-D'S.

We scarcely ever remember to have seen this exhibi-
tion attended by so many persons as it was yesterday.
At 4 o'clock the staircase were thronged by the curious
and it was not without difficulty that an entrance was
obtained. The appearance of the great room was ex-
tremely brilliant, the gilded mouldings of the walls and
ceiling, and the splendour of the costumes, illuminated
by numerous candelabra and chandeliers, forming a
most gorgeous coup d'ceil.
London, England, 1853-12-27

HUNGARIAN PROMENADE CONCERTS.

If numbers and a warm appreciation of each musical
novelty presented at the Royal Marionette Theatre be a
proof of the estimation in which these concerts are held
by the public, and of the merit of the performances, then
may we with confidence assert that last night was a great
success. The same precision and effect which has been
so often the subject of praise on former occasions way
equally remarkable, equally apparent in the selection
from Lombardi, in Jullien's " American Quadrille," and
in the " Cuckoo Galop," by the Hungarian Band. Of
the operatic selection (Meyerbeer) arranged to include
the Brothers Distin, with solos for Herr Horanyi, we
must speak in terms of warm commendation. It was a
performance the spirit and truthfulness of which was
marked by unmistakeable applause from all parts of the
house. We would not omit to mention the efforts of
Miss Julia Warman in terms of high praise—her fantasia
"1 Puritani," and " We're a' noddin," being responded
to by a universal encore. We have no doubt the present
success is only a forerunner of the future, as the price of
the entertainment is within the reach of all classes.
London, England, 1853-12-27

T NETHERLANDS L D ENCLOSURE
COMI"Y.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the FOITRTH INSTAL-
MENT of IL per Share (making 5/. all), will become PAYABLE
on the shares of this Company on the 30th December next.
Shareholders are requested to pay/the same at the banking-house
of Messrs. Masterman and Co., Nicholas-lane, London, whose receipt
must afterwards be presented wit 4 the shares at the offices of the
Company, in order that the amoLutt of the call may be endorsed
thereon.
By order of the Board,
GEO. FASSON, Secretary.
3, Adelaide place, London-bridge, 26th Nov., 1853.
London, England, 1853-12-27

MADAME TUSSAUD'S.

We scarcely ever remember to have seen this exhibi-
tion attended by so many persons as it was yesterday.
At 4 o'clock the staircase were thronged by the curious
and it was not without difficulty that an entrance was
obtained. The appearance of the great room was ex-
tremely brilliant, the gilded mouldings of the walls and
ceiling, and the splendour of the costumes, illuminated
by numerous candelabra and chandeliers, forming a
most gorgeous coup d'a3il.
London, England, 1853-12-27

MARYLEBONE.

The performances commenced with a new drama,
called Broken Toys, which, as is not unusual on Boxing-
nights, was played in dumb show. The pantomime is
the production of Mr. Nelson Lee, and is entitled Bar.
lequin King Ugly Mug and My Lady Lee of Old Lon-
don-bridge. To attempt to give an account of the plot
of the pantomime, would be a work of some labour, suf-
fice it to say, it was as good—we will say much better
than plots of such pieces usually are. It was eminently
successful. The scenery was exceedingly well got up,
and drew forth the deserved applause of a very crowded
house.

POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION.
The lectures and the variety of models which fill the
galleries of this well-known institution were yesterday
as attractive to the public as on any former occasion.
The place was attended for several hours by the votaries
of rational amusement, who appeared greatly gratified
with what they saw and heard. In addition to the
more scientific portion of the bill of fare presented to
the visitors, there were musical entertainments, dissolv-
ing views, and that class of exhibitions by which the
younger portion of the community are delighted in
holyday time. The whole was well arranged and con-
ducted.
London, England, 1853-12-27

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.

REPORT ON THE STATE OF THE BOMBAY
MARKETS,
FROM THE 14TH OCT. TO THE 27TH NOV., 1853.
Our Money market has remained quiet during the
past fortnight. Rates of interest are without change,
though money is beginning to be more in demand in all
quarters, and will probably be scarce towards the be-
ginning of the year. Joint Stock Shares maintain their
price, but Government Securities have slightly
some desire to realise having been manifested.
Since the departure of the last mail
piece, oods have
been sold to a considerable extent but we regret to re-
mark the prices realised are on heavygoods considerably
below those obtained at the same season last year.
Grey Shirtings, 40 inch, of the lighter kinds, are, with
little change, steady and saleable at former rates; the
heavier sorts have slightly declined in value and are dif-
ficult of sale. 45 inch goods remain nearly without
change, the higher declined,
large extent have been kinds not quite in such good request.
More than 700 bales have
business is being done.
changed hands. 81b. is wanted ; 121 b. heavy in stock.
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areqoest, and a good deal of
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quoted in our last.
under the prices realised last year.
under the
continue in fair request, and sale-
ableGrey VO
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Grey Jacconets have a steady inquiry at the prices
quoted by last mail.
Grey Mulls—A good many sales are being effected in
consequence of a scarcity of Jacconets.
Grey Cambrics— 54 to 60 inches wide in fair request;
64 inches wide are not in so good request as the former.
Grey Twills are very much neglected. •
Bleached Shirtings, of the lower description, aro in
for— moteshetircks ]rinds
good demand, at es. 3-12 to 4-8; the higher descrip-
tions have somewhat receded in value, and meet with
but moderate inquiry.
worth
Bleached Madapollams, of the lower kinds, are.
little
from 2 to 21 Rs. ; in the higher sorts there is
at the rates
doing.
Bleached Jacconets, of the lower sort, fetch from 14
to 24 Rs. ; for the higher qualities the inquiries are very
moderate.
Bleached Mulls are somewhat under the rates of last
year, and only moderately inquired after.
Bleached Cambrics very dull, and prices have some-
what receded.
Bleached. Dimity is saleable, 40 yards, at 54 to 6 Its. ;
24 yards, at 4 Rs. ; 12 yards, at 2 Rs.
Bleached twill sales have been reported, but at a con-
siderable decline in price.
Lappets of the common description are moderate in
stock, in fair inquiry and saleable at Rs. 1.2 to Rs, 1-8.
The middling kinds are in moderate inquiry, and saleable
at Rs. 1-12 to Rs. 2-2. The finer qualities are rather
scarce, and the inquiry fair at Rs. 2-8 to Rs. 4-4.
Coloured Lappets, 10 yards and 40 inch, of the lower
kinds, are scarce and saleable at Rs. 1.2 to Re, 1-12.
London, England, 1853-12-27

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London, England, 1853-12-27

COUNTRY MAISETS.

CHELMSFORD—DEC. 23.
uantl 334
At the opening of the market to-day the q
wheat on offer being somewhat limited, from 2s to 30 al"'
the prices of last week were asked. Towards the cloist
however, there was a more liberal supply, and all ad 0
of only is could be sustained. Barleys of all descriP-°for
were more eaerly inquired for, and realiied is msre the
inferior and 2s for the best. All other articles 511 n at
last quotations.
Prices to-day were as follow :—Wheat,
to 80s Od, new 70s to 80s ; red, old 56s to 755, new 51
75s ; barley, 30s to • 37s ; chevalier, 32s to 42s • grin
24s to 32s ; malt, 61s to 65s ; chevalier, C4s t;7os; °,3s,
21e to 28s ; peas, partridge, 4is to 45s ; white, gs to s.„,
boiling 54s to 60; ; dau, new, 41s to 44s ; beans, tick,
to 42s ; Harrow ticks, 388 to Ms ; Mazagan, 385 t° 418.
white, old 70i to

COLCHESTER —DEC. 24. higher
Only a small supply of wheat, for which much
prices were demanded,. but upon the limited business Si
au advance of ls.to 2s per qr. must bo noted. Maltiiigtos
distilling barleys the turn dearer Beans and Peas •`"
per qr. over last week.
Prices to-day were as follow :—Wheat, white, 763t4L„,,
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red, 70s to 76s • barley, 39s to 46s ; oats, 26s 1.0325; upc-e-,4
Mazagan, 40s to 44s ; middle and small, Its to 58s;
white, 62s to 64s ; grey, 46s to 50s.

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STRAND.

The renowned Flexmore, the eminent clown and un-
rivalled buffo dancer, came out in all his glory last
evening on the boards of this elegant little theatre. The
Christmas entertainment here is introduced under
the title of Harlequin, and King Nutcracker ; or,
The World of Toys. The first scene represents the
arrival of the spirit Malaria at the dwelling of poor Rein-
hold, and its ultimate defeat and disappearance, under
the influence of the fairy Abernethia, who is perpetual
chairwoman of the Industry and Good Health Associa-
tion. A clever pictorial illustration of the model lodg-
ing-houses in St. Giles's and St. James's follows. Rein-
hold is a boy under the special guardianship of the fairy,
and, as a reward for his exemplary behaviour, he
London, England, 1853-12-27

SURREY.

A denser multitude never assembled within the walls
of this favourite transpontine theatre than was seen last
night, when the new pantomime of King Mullin or Hari-
gain Hearteake and the Fairies of the Golulvorm Glade
was presented to a delighted audience. The pantomime
is written and illustrated by Alfred Crowquill, whose
graceful pencil has been employed in designing dresses,
masks, and decorations ; and as the costumes are new
and brilliant, and the scenes by Phillips and Dalby
are beautifully painted, the inhabitants of the Sur-
rey side of the water have an opportunity of admir-
ing the' fairy-like scenes and elegancies of the Ly-
ceum reproduced with suitable changes to adapt
them to the less aristocratic atmosphere of the Sur-
rey. Harlequina and Columbine were gracefully re-
presented by Miss G. Gunniss and Miss E. Gun-
niss, two excellent prentii;res danseuses. Harlequin
was personated by M. Alexandre, Pantaloon by Mr
Bradbury, and Sprite by Signor Remolino. Mr.
Doughty was an effective Clown. The pantomimic scenes
of course presented the audience with a phase of the
Eastern question. Bruin out upon his travels meets a
live turkey, which he seizes, embraces; and is about to
devour, when John Bull and a French National Guard
interpose between him and his prey. A chorus of indig-
nant byestanders also assail the voracious animal with
groans and sibillations, and Bruin sneaks off exposed and
discomfited. Among the other hits at the follies and
topics of the day, were the rage for Cochin China fowls,
which hatched under the superintendence of Clown and
Pantaloon, were big enough to be harnessed to a coach
and run off with it. The pantomine concluded with a
tableau, which, at a very late hour sent home every on•
in good humour with the liberality and enterprise of
Messrs. Shepherd and Creswick.
London, England, 1853-12-27

THE WEATIIEII.—Sum OFFICE, Dcc. 27.
THER3fOMETEII, IN TIIE SHADE.
40 —highest since noon vcsterday.
31—lowest this morning and during the night.
35—this day at noon.

BAROMETER, 29'95.
WIND, N.N.W.—Light breeze, and fine, frosty wea,ther•
Some slight snow in the night.
London, England, 1853-12-27

Come, Napoleon, come !

Come ! Unpopular is it ? Why, they cheered the Em-
peror Nicholas, and would cheer him again in spite of all
they have heard about knouts and what not. It is piti-
ful to malign even a foe. Let us rather say he is a great
man, too, andr.agretthat he should be for oncefalse to his
greatness ; but it is an ill wind that blows nobody good,
and if the brave Turk has not gained by being roused
to remember himself, Europe is greatly mistaken,—that's

If Napoleon could persuade the talents which govern
ourselves to be of his mind for a bit, would the stable-
door even now get slammed to with a vengeance before
the steed is lost ? I think so. If Messrs. Aberdeen and
Co. had been without the countenance and co-operation
of the man whom some of them have helped to vilify,
would the brave Sultan have been left wholly in the
lurch ? I fear so.

Come, Napoleon, Eugenie, come,
Imperial pair, worthy to reign !
Come and be assured of popularity in Britain by many
A VOICE FROM THE PEOPLE.
London, England, 1853-12-27

ASTLEY'S.

The combination of the " Wise Elephants," the "In-
comparable scenes of the circus," and the new Christ-
mas pantomime, both comic and equestrian, brought to-
gether such an assemblage of spectators last night that
the theatre was scarcely big enough to hold them, and
numbers went away disappointed. There was, indeed,
an " overflowing" audience, and an uproarious one to
boot. The first two parts of the entertainment never-
theless went off well, and the patience of the "gods"
remained unruffled from 7 o'clock till a quarter past
10, at which hour the pantomime, by no means a short
one, commenced.

Billy Button's Journey to Brentford at once suggests
a subject eminently fitted for humorous treatment. In
the hands of an experienced workman like Mr. Nelson
Lee it was not surprising that a.ll should have been made
out of it that was possible. The opening burlesque, the
fairy introduction excepted, is one of the most amusing
that has been seen for years. An equestrian panto-
mime being essential at "Old Astley's," out of two
subjects John Gilpin and Billy Button, both
especially equine the latter is selected. Billy
Button, and his misfortunes on his way to Brent-
ford election, are treated with infinite felicity. The
principal character in the burlesque is that
represented by the horse, who may also, without detri-
ment to the other performers, be pronounced to have
been the best actor. The demon of mischief could not
have been more piquantly impersonated. The mishaps
of the wretched Button, who, mounted on his four-
footed tormenter, or thrown from his back, amid the
jeers of the bystanders, presented an equally ludicrous
appearance, were followed, one after another, by screams
of laughter and applause that shook the roof. All the
personages in the burlesque were extremely well por-
trayed. The principal Clown (Mr. C. Adams) is very
good—not merely active, which is not absolutely neces-
sary in a clown, but funny, which is indepensable. The
Pantaloon (Mr. Lehmann) accepts a great variety of
knocks, thumps, and other unintentional insults, with
undisturbed equanimity ; the Harlequin (Mr. Hem-
mings) is nimble enough, and the Columbine (Made•
moiselle Christine) is young, well looking, agile, and a
good dancer, matters of no small importance in the
general interest of the harlequinade. The pantomime
was thoroughly successful, and will doubtless have a
run.
London, England, 1853-12-27

SADLER'S WELLS.

Harlequin Tom, Thumb, or Gog and Magog and Mother
Goose's Golden Goslings, is tho title of the pantomime at
this theatre. Now the plot of this piece is difficult to
unravel ; for when Tom's adventures are being worked
out, the Goose, or the Goslings, or a fairy or Gog, or
a mythical personage of some kind or other, comes in
and hopelessly embarrasses it; but, so far as could be
ascertained, the pantomime was not at all injured by
want of lucid argument. Miss Caroline Parkes made a
graceful Columbine; Mr. Nicolo Deulin a capital Clown '
•
Mr. Naylor a good Pantaloon ; and Mr. C. Fenton was
a respectable Harlequin. The tricks, dresses, and de-
corations were all carefully prepared, and Mr. Framp-
ton's young people added much to the amusement by
their bit of genre dancing, which proved how well they
are trained, and how intelligent they must be.

OLYMPIC.
After the drama of Plot and Passion, came the new
pantomime, historico-geographical, as its name implies,
for it is entitled, Columbus, or the Old World and the
New. It is—what cannot be said for more more than a
very small proportion of these Christmas productions—
a really clever piece of seasonable nonsense, in which
the gravest spectator will find something worth being
amused at, and where facile laughter has occasionally a
decent excuse for throwing itself into fits of uproarious.
ness. Those who go to the Olympic, attracted by curi-
osity about Harlequin Columbus, will, we assure them
not be disappointed.
London, England, 1853-12-27

BIRTHS.
OF A SON.
On the 24th inst , at No. 4, Irestrop-villas, Canon
Mrs. Frederic Mannelle.
On the 26th inst., at Perey-place, Clapham-roa
wife of Charles T. Marzotti, Esq.
OF A DAUGHTER.
On the 22d inst., at Plymouth, the wife of CaPt. 31°13c1°'
H.M.S. Agamemnon.
On the 26th inst., the wife of Mr. Henry Dmvs°
Brunswick-house otel, Hanover-square.
London, England, 1853-12-27

•
LYCEUM THEATRE.
Under the Management of Madame Vestrie.
THIS EVENING, DEC. 27,

Will be performed A BACHELOR OF AETS. Characters by
Messrs. C. Mathews, F. Matthews, and Baker; Miss F. Hughes.
After which, an original Fairy Extravaganza, called ONCE
UPON A TIME THERE WERE TWO KINGS. Principal cha-
racters by air. Wright and Madame Vestris.
London, England, 1853-12-27

SADLER'S WELLS.

Elarhquin Tom Thumb, or Gog and Magog and Motherl
Goose's Golden Goslings, is the title of the pantomime at
this theatre. Now the plot of this piece is difficult to
unravel ; for when Tom's adventures are being worked
out, the Goose, or the Goslings, or a fairy or Gog, or
a mythical personage of some kind or other, comes in
and hopelessly embarrasses it ; but, so far as could be
ascertained, the pantomime was not at all' injured by
want of lucid argument. Miss Caroline Parkes made a
graceful Columbine; Mr. Nicolo Deulin a capital Clown ;
Mr. Naylor a good Pantaloon ; and Mr. C. Fenton was
a respectable Harlequin. The tricks, dresses, and de-
corations were all carefully prepared, and Mr. Framp.
ton's young people added much to the amusement by
their bit of genre dancing, which proved how well they'
are trained, and how intelligent they must be.

OLYMPIC.
After the drama of Plot and Passion, came the new
pantomime, historico-geographical, as its name implies,
for it is entitled, Columbus, or the Old World und the
New. It is—what cannot be said for more than a
very small proportion of these Christmas productions—
a really clever piece of seasonable nonsense, in which
the gravest spectator will find something worth being
amused at, and where facile laughter has occasionally a
ness. Those who go to the 01r:13111o, attracted by curi-
ositydecent excuse for throwing itself into fits of uproarious-
about harlequin Columbus, will, we assure them
not be disappointed.
London, England, 1853-12-27

110 the CHARITABLE.—Members of Societies
_a. and others, now preparin; their customary gifts to the Poor
at Ends inclement season, are advised that F LA NNELS, BLANKETS,
and all similar materials, calculated to give not merely an empty
appearance, but the actual warmth and usefulness intended by
oenevolent donors ; such are SELLISELLING OFF at a great reduction
from their actual value, in consequence of the recent dissolution
of Partnership, at Warwick House, 142 and 144, Regent-street.
London, England, 1853-12-27

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
Under the Management of Mr. CHARLES KEAN.
THIS EVENING. DEC. 27.
Will be performed THE LANCERS ; or, The Gentleman's Son,
Principal characters by Messrs. Meadows, Ryder, Everett, H. Mellon.
and D. Fisher; Mrs. Winstanley, Miss Daly, and Miss C. Leclercq.
After which will be produced a new Grand CHRISTMAS PAN-
TOMIME, entitled HARLEQUIN AND THE MILLER AND
HIS MEN; or, King Salamandar and the Fairy of the Azure
Lake. Harlequin, air. Cormack ; Clown, Mr. Huline ; Pantaloon,
Mr. Paulo; and Columbine, Miss Desborough.
London, England, 1853-12-27

CHRISTMAS GIFTS.—It is truly said that
few things lorm a more welcome Present than an elegant
nli:tWL, a Mantle, or Silk Dress, than can now be obtained at half
their real value, owing to the Retirement of Mr. Merrett, and the
necessity for au immediate SELLING OFF. Every article is marked
in plain figures, and will fully sustain the high reputation enjoyed
during a quarter of a century by Warwick House, 142 and 144,
Regent-street, London.
London, England, 1853-12-27

MALTA.

MALTA, DEC. 21.—The non-arrival of any mail
steamers from the Levant precludes us from for-
warding by this mail any ulterior tidings of the:
combined fleets of England and France, or of thewnaval engagement between the Turkish and Rus-
sian squadrons in the harbour of Sinope, on the
30th November, but of which no doubt full parti-
culars will have reached England via Vienna.limited
The movements at this port have been_
the limitedted to
the arrival, on the 16th December,- of
Aga-
memnon from England, after a long passage under
canvas of 26 days, from Plymouth,
and her depar-
ture under steam for Constantino -
Iple, on the 19th.
vessel
The Spitfire surveying . arrived from Candia.
and Syra on the 20th, to lay up during the winter,
when the surveying labours at sea are necessarily
suspended.

The Prussian frigate Gelion, with the broad
pendant of Commodore Schroder, and the Morcure
store-ship, arrived from Portsmouth on the 16th,
and left on the 20th for Vourlah Bay and Smyrna.
The Dutch frigate Prins Van Oranje, bearing the
flag of Admiral the Chevalier. Bouricius, and the
Dutch frigate Doggersbank, sailed from Malta for
Messina, Naples, Leghorn, and Spezzia (in the
Gulf of Genoa) on the 20th December. The Penixi-
sular and Oriental Company's steam-ship Ind-us
arrived at Malta from Spithampton and Gibraltar
on the 13th ;deft for Alexandria on the same night,
and returned with the Indian mails on the evening
of the 21st, after a fine run there and back of less
than eight days. She leaves early to-morrow
morning for Southampton, whilst the Valetta
carries on this evening to arseilles the overland
mails for England.
London, England, 1853-12-27

THE MAGAZINE'S FOR JANUARY.

COLBURN'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE.
The January Number. commencing the hundredth Volume,
al!,1 containing a great variety of important and interestug articles,
Will b., Published on the 31st.
Also, the January Number of AINSWORTH'S MAGAZINE.
Chapman and Hall, 193, Piccadilly.

RUSSIA AND TURKEY. - LAMBERT'S
COLOURED MAP, 3 ft 4 in. by 2 ft. 3 in., shoving the Seat
of War on the Danube, the Black Sea, and the Eastern Frontier.

Price lg.; In case, Is 61; by post, 61. extra.
Dobbs. Kidd, and Co., 131, Fleet-street, London ; nzies, Edin.
burgh; Lambert, Newcastie-on-Tyne; and all 13,•oksellcrs.
London, England, 1853-12-27

LAW INTELLIGENCE-(THIS DAY).

COURT OF BANKRUPTCY.
(Before Mr. Commissioner Goulburn.)
DISCHARGE OF A BANKRUPT FROM CUSTODY ON HIS OWN

RECOGNIZANCES.

An application was made to his Honour to discharge
a bankrupt out of custody, being bankrupt on his own
petition.
His Honour ultimately gave the discharge, on condi-
tion of the bankrupt entering into his own recognizance
in 100/. to appear and surrender in due course. His
Honour said it was an unusual application, but the con-
dition was absolutely necessary to prevent bankrupts
from getting their liberty and then absconding. The
court would by this process have a control over the
bankrupt.
An order for discharge was then made out.

MARLBOROUGH-STREET-(THIS DAY.)
London, England, 1853-12-27

Just published, Bvo., in cloth, price 55., by post free 6s.
HE PATHOLOGY and RATIONAL TREAT-
MENT of STRICTURE of the URETHRA, in all it. Varie-
ties and Complications. With Practical Observations on the Use and
Abuse of Urethral Instruments. The whole illustrated by numerous
cases, showing that this disease may be successfully treated by means
at once simple and sate, even in its most inveterate and apparently
intractable forms. By F. B. COURTESAY, M.R.C.S.E. •` We
believe Mr. Courtenay's experience in the treatment of stricture
during the last 20 years has equalled, if indeed it has not surpassed,
that of any of his contemporaries, and we know of no man to whose
care we wonld with greater confidence entrust the treatment of a
severe case of stricture of the urethra."—Medical Circular, July 27,
1813. 11. tiailliere, 219, Regent-street.
London, England, 1853-12-27

THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS.—WhiIe our
exhibitions and places of public amusement are catering for
the seasonable gratifications of Thousands during the Christmas Holi-
days, L. lIYAM has laid out his Establishment after the most
attractive fashion. Persons intending a visit to the City, should
make a point of calling at 36, Gracechurch-street, where all the new-
est styles in JUVENILE CLOTHING and DRESS for ADULTS are
profusely displayed by the Proprietor to the infinite satisfaction of all
classes of purchasers.
L. HYAM, Tailor, Clothier, and General Outfitter, 36, Gracechurch-
street, City.
London, England, 1853-12-27

FIVE THOUSAND Fresh, Large, and Fat
TURKEYS, GEESE, FOWLS, and OSTEND RABBITS,
which arrived too late for sale on Saturday last, will be cleared off
daily without any reserve by THURSDAY next, by GEORGE and
EDWARD BROOKE, Salesman, Ikadenhall-market.
London, England, 1853-12-27

XPORTE RS to AUSTRALIA, EAST IN-
DIES, CAPE', &c.—Gennine YARMOUTH BLOA
For terms apply to TnomAs Urns, Fish Merchant, Great Yarmouth,

ATKINSON and COMPANY, CABINET
MA NUFACTURERA, UPIIOI,STI:RERS, and CARPET
AREIiOU,EME N. 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, and 75, Westminster-
bridge-road, Lambeth, London.
London, England, 1853-12-27

Just publi,heci, price Sixpence,
THE PRESENT CRISIS ; or the RUSSO-
TITRKISII WAR, and its CONSEQUENCES to ENGLAND
and the WORLD. By CON[NGSBY.
London: George Itoutledge and Co., Farringdon-street, and all
Booksellers.
London, England, 1853-12-27

THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS.—WhiIe our
exhibitions and places of public amusement are catering for
the seasonable gratifications of Thousands during the Christmas Holi-
days, L. HYAM has laid out his Establishment after the most
attractive fashicn. Persons intending a visit to the City, should
make a point of calling at 36, Gracechurch-street, where all the new-
est styles in JUVENI i.E CLOTHING and DRESS for ADULTS are
profusely displayed by the Proprietor to the infinite satisfaction of all
classes of purchasers.
L. RYA hi, Tailor, Clothier, and General Outfitter, 36, Gracechnrch-
street, City.
London, England, 1853-12-27

Passages marked * are run direct.

Fore Cabin.
fo or from Gravesend and L0nd0n.......... 10(1. ..

Saloon.
lg. 21.

~ Gravesend and Blackwall or Woolwich Bd. ..
Between Gravesend and Intermediate Piers.. Bd. ..

Os. 10d.
Os. 81.

BOAT TICKETS.—TweIve Months, 5, Os. ; Six Months, 3/. Os.;
Three Months, 27. Os. ; to be had of the Collectors on board the
Packets; or of Mr. Monk, Terrace Pier, Gravesend.
Nov. 17. 1853.
London, England, 1853-12-27

THEATRE ROYAL, H.AYMARKET.
Under the management of Mr. Bnekstone.
THIS EVENING, Dac. 27,

Will be performed THE HOPE OF THE FAMILY. Characters
by Messrs. Chippendale, Compton, Backstone, and W. Farren ; Mrs.
Buckingham, Mrs. Poynter, Mrs. Fitzwilliam, and Miss E. Grey.
After which, a Grand CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME, called
HARLEQUIN AND THE THREE BEARS ; or, Little Silverhair
and the Fairies. Columbine, Miss M. Brown ; Harlequin, Mr. J.
Marshall: Pantaloon, Mr. W. A. Barnes; Clown, Mr. H. Marshall.
London, England, 1853-12-27

LONDON (IT SOUTH-WESTERN RAILWAY.
FoREIGN TRAFFIC.—SPECIAL NOTICE.
From and after Ist JarenAltv, 1854, the existing THROUGH
RATES for Goods Traffic betwixt London and Paris, and betwixt
Paris and the Channel islands, will be DISCONTINUED.
Goods will be conveyed, as heretofore, betwixt London and Havre,
and betwixt Havre and the Channel Islands, at reduced through
rates, which include all charges from the Quay at Havre to London,
or to the Channel Islands, the amount of Customs' Duty and Marine
Insurance excepted.
Goods will be conveyed betwixt London and Havre three times a
week, each way, as heretofore.
For particulars of through rates, and all other information, apply
in London, to Mr. SIMKtN, 53, King William-street, City ; in
,outhampton, to Mr. WA'fKINS, Railway-station ; in Havre, to
Mr. GILLS, 5, Rue-de-la-Gaffe.
(By order) ARCED. SCOTT, Traffic Manager,
Railway-office, London, Dec. 24, 1853.

NETHERLANDS LAND ENCLOSURE
COMPANY.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the FOURTH INSTAL-
MENT of 11. per Share (making bL in all), will become PAYABLE
on the shares of this Company on the 30th December next.

Shareholders are requested to pay the same at the banking-house
of Messrs. Masterman and Co., Nicholas-lane, London, whose receipt
must afterwards be presented with the shares at the offices of the
Company, in order that the amount of the call may be endorsed
thereon.

By order of the Board,
GEO. FASSON, Secretary.
3, Adelaide •place, London-bridge, 26th Nov., 1853.
London, England, 1853-12-27

THEATRE ROYAL ADELPHI.

Proprietor, Mr. B. Webster.—Directress, Madame Celeste.
Rare Christmas Amusements—The Great Attraction of London—
" One of the Sights of London"—The Sea of Ice and Marvellous
Adelphi Effects in the exciting new Nautical Drama of " THE
THIRST OF GOLD," every Evening—A new Grand Fairy Spec-
tacle, NUMBER NIP.
London, England, 1853-12-27

JOINT-STOCK BANKS.

Australasia
British Colonial Bank

and Loan Company
British N. American
Chrtd. Bnk.of India,
Austral., and China
Chrtd. lik. of Asia
Colonial
Commercial of Lond
English Scottish and
Australian Chrtd
London Chrtd.
of Australia

Loudon and County
London Joint Stock
Lond.andWestmiust
National Provincial
of England
Do. New
National of Ireland
New South Wales
Oriental Bank Cor
poration
Provincial of Ireland
Do. New

Royal Australu. Bkg.
and Gold Imp. Co
South Australia
Union of Australia
Do. New
Union of Loudon
Union of Madrid

78 - 80

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li idis

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42 - 44

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London, England, 1853-12-27

TO FARMERS.—In accordance with the wishes
of Farmers, Millers, and others interested in the Corn
Trade, an Edition of the AGRICULTURAL GAZETTE AND GAR-
DENERS' CHRONICLE will be published every Monday Afternoon,
in time for post, commencing with the New Year. The Monday's
Edition will, in addition to the usual Markets, contain a full Report
of the Mark Lane and Smithfield ,Markets of the day.—May be
ordered of any News Agent. Price 6d.
London, England, 1853-12-27

DELETERIOUS CON FECTIONARY. —Many
children having been poisoned by eating the ornaments of
twelfth cakes, in consequence of the general use of mineral colours
by confectioners. Messrs. PURSSELL, 78, Cornhill, near the Ex-
change, have introduced an entirely novel method of DECORATING
their CARES with FRENCH BON EONS, &c., of delicious flavour;
the colours, being prepared solely from vegetables, are quite harmless.
Ornamented cakes of every variety, suitable for country presents,
new year's gifts, &c. A great variety of fancy French and Swiss
pastry, mince pies, &c.—Messrs. Fussell, 78, Cornhill; near the Ex-
change only.
London, England, 1853-12-27

CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.—At the Social
Re-unions of this Festive Season, the Fair and Youthful are
more than usually desirous of shining in

PEItSONAL ATTRACTION
under the gaze of many friends ; and the following unrivalled dis
coveries for the Toilet are necessarily called into increased requisi-
tion, namely, ROWLANDS' MACASSAR OIL, for creating and
sustaining a luxuriant head of hair; ROWLANDS' KALYDOR, for
rendering the skin soft, lair, and blooming; ROWLANDS' °DON'T°,
or Pearl Dentifrice, for imparting a pearl-like whiteness to the Teeth ;
air' ROWLANDS' AQUA D'ORO, a fragrant and spirituous perfume,
an essential accompaniment to places of public amusement and
crowded assemblies. The patronage of royalty and rask and fashion
throughout Europe, and the well-known efficacy of these articles,
render them a peculiarly Elegant and seasonable Present. Beware
of spurious Imitations. The only genuine of each bears the name of
ROWLANDS'" preceding that of the article on the wrapper or
label.

Sold by A. ROWLAND and SONS, 20, Hatton-garden, London;
and by Chemists and Perfumers.