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London, England, 1849-04-10

MARRIED.

.....
On the 17th cf Februs.ry, at St. Paul's Cathedral, Cal-
cutta, Captain J. G. Gaitskill. 26th Regiment, Light Infantry,
to Lucy Julia, fourth daughter of the late J. Perfect. Esq.,
Pontefract, Yorash ire.

DIED.
On the Bth in,t., at Burton-crescent, Thomas Chapman,
E-q., late chief proprietor of the " Globe and Traveller"
newspaper, aged 86.

On the ii nth ult., at St. Alban's, llerts, the Rev. Charles
Chapman, vicar of .Prescot, Lancashire.
Ou the 2(1 inst., at k.awtry, York-hire, Georgiana Frances,
eldest daughter of the late Admiral Sir George Eyre, R.C.B.
On the 2d inst, at Bishop Auckland, Elizabeth, the wife
of W. Hodgson, Esq., aged 62.

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On the 4th inst , at Kentish-town, Henry God-
frey, son ot Mr. John Hunt, Deputy-Suptrvisor of Stamps,
Inland Revenue.

On the 4th inst., at Engle&ld. green, Anna Maria Buck-
worth, aged 83. daughter of the late C. Buckworth, Esq., of
Park-place, Berks.
On the 5 h inst , Henry Woolcomhe, late of Peckham.
On the'so.l inst., Sarah Make, youngest daughter of Mr.
W. Budden, Crescent, Kensington, aged 25.
On the 6th inst., in Cavendish square, Loveday, widow of
the late W. Cook, Esq., of Lincoln's Inn, aged 83.
On the 6 h itts.., Mr. George Ye,,, 160, Cheapside.
On the 6th iuet., ~.r. C. Bishop, of Horselydown, aged 52.
On the 7th inst., Alagdalena t.liz.drattr, youngest daughter
of G. F. Yates, of Ar !yle-s reet, New-r,.ad.
On the 7th inst., Mr. William Cadogan, of Essex-street,
Strand, a.,td 67.

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London, England, 1849-04-10

VICTORIA.

Two new pieces (in addition to the pantomime)
were produced here last evening with complete suc-
cess. The titles of the new pieces were Clarence
Cleveland; his Struggles for Life and Death, and
The Maid of Velitri; or, the last Deed of Garboni.
It would be quite superfluous to describe the ingre-
dients of which these pieces were composed, and it
will be sufficient to state that they were as full of
moving accidents and startling events as the most en-
thusiastic " hero worshippers" of this locality could de-
sire. Clarence Cleveland was a lengthy affair in three
acts, and each act terminated with a grand coup, which
gave great satifaction to the audience, who, in one in-
stance, were almost tempted to demand an encore. The
principal characters were a young squire, an old mavis
trate, an orphan sailor (Clarence himself), a wander-
ing pedlar, a young lady (the beloved of Clarence),
and a Meg Merrilies-like gipsy, who knows every-
body's business, and who always snakes her appear-
ance at a moment when any discovery is about to
take place or mystery to be solved. The scenery
represented, in rapid succession, an astonishing variety
of gloomy chambers, wild glens, cliffs by moonlight,
rocky marshes, dilapidated hovels, yawning caverns,
splendid saloons, and every description of stage effect
which from time immemorial have formed the melo-
dramatists stock in trade at this far famed place of
resort. Miss Vincent was deeply pathetic as
the heroine, and the audience were quite
chinned by her devotion to her father (the
old magistrate above-mentioned), and to Clarence
Cleveland, her lover. Mr. Dal4played the father
most paternally, but he seemed to tabour under the

difficulty of being obliged to lower his voice much be-
low its natural compass. his old friends, however.,
before the curtain, did not fail to recognise him, and
he was repeatedly greeted with loud cries:of " Bravvo
Dale !" Mr. Johnson, Mr. Laws, and Miss Richard-
son performed the other important characters, and the
audience were delighted with everything they said or
did. The piece was, of course, completely successful,
and the other new drama, The llaid of Velitri, shared
a similar fortune. This latter production was of a
less`homely, but if possible, of a more romantic cha-
racter than the former. A set of Italian brigands
vt ere the chief actors in the scene, and their exploits
were sufficiently effective. The house was crowded
in every part.
London, England, 1849-04-10

ASTLEY'S.

The holiday people mustered last night in consi-
derable numbers at this justly popular place of enter-
tainment. Perhaps, of all others, it presents the
greatest attraction to those whose avocations allow
them only at long intervals to visit theatres, and who,
when once released from the monotony and weari-
someness of every-day toil, seek to find a place where
there is something exciting, stirring, and funny, and
where they may:enjoy the greatest amount of enter-
tainment in the smallest possible amount of time.
They come to such a place with a keen appetite for
enjoyment, and what the critic may condemn, and the
playgoer laugh at, is to them a matter of little mo-
ment so long as it affords them a subject for a joke,
or an opportunity to give an encouraging cheer. The
performances last night gave good indications that the
skill and enterprise hitherto shown on holiday occa-
sions on this side of the water, are by no means flag-
ging; and, judging from the success which attended
them, we may prognosticate a successful and
prosperous Easter season. A new grand, roman-
tic, equestrian spectacle, by Fitzball, commenced
the entertainments, entitled the White Maiden
of California; or, The Horse of the Ocean, in
which Mr. Batty's beautiful and noble stud of
animals was introduced with considerable effect. The
first scene opens with the deck of the Sphinx, which
being overtaken by the white squall, is speedily
wrecked and destroyed. The captain's child is saved
by the horse of the ocean, to whose back it is bound,
and the crew are left clinging to the rigging. The
second act, between which and the first tburteen
years are supposed to elapse, brings us to the inter-
esting regions of California, where we are presented
with the view of an Indian encampment. The child,
now a grown up woman, forms one of the party,
having been brought hither by her faithful bearer—
the horse. The third act gives, perhaps, a not alto-
gether imaginary representation of the gold digging
in the valley of the Sacramento. The captain,
attracted hither by the glowing :accounts of the gold
country, is superintending the digging operations of
his crew, who are throwing about gold with as much
carelessness as they would brickbats. After several
exciting skirmishes with the Indians, the long-lost
daughter is discovered and rescued from the Indians,
and so ends the piece. The Scenes of the Circle
followed, and the wonderful equestrian feats performed
by the different riders elicited loud applause, more
especially those of Mdlle. Louise Tournaire, who is
a most graceful and elegant rider, and of Young
Hernandez, whose evolutions on horseback are per-
fectly astounding. his performance last night was
certainly superior to anything which of late years has
been seen in the metropolis. The entertainments
wound up with the interesting melodrama of The
Dumb Driver.
London, England, 1849-04-10

THE BANKERS'.

Our excellent contemporary fully maintains in the
present number the high character it lies already at-
tained. The first paper is a clear and well-written
article on " The Influence of a Convertible Paper
Currency," which completely upsets the fallacies of
those who support the restrictions on banking intro
duced by the Act of 1844. There is also a notice of
the new " Bri ish Bank," by means whereof it is in-
tended to introduce the Scotch system of banking
Into the metropolis. The concluding portion of the
article is worthy of notice. It says, " Such, briefly
stated, are our views in respect of the consti-
tution, and prospects of the British Bank.
It comes into the world in the twenty-fourth year of
joint-stock banking in England, and has, therefore,
the instructive experience of that period to direct its
oouise by. We hope and believe that that course
will be a prosperous one, and therefore we bid the
adventurers welcome. Under a wise direction and an
able management it cannot fail to take a prominent
rank amongst the great banking establishments of
the country." We miss the letters of Thomas Bul-
lion, which in a pleasing style conveyed much sound
Information to the banking community. The sug-
gested " Code of Instructions" for the guidance
of the officers at the branches of a joint-stock
bank will, however, prove a good substitute.
Additional light is thrown on the Savings Banks
question by the paper " on the recent frauds at the
Brighton and Margate Savings Banks," which prove
that defalcations and mismanagement, in these
valuable institutions, are not peculiar to Ireland. The
most interesting article, however, is the " Review of
the Practical Working of the Act of 1844," which
shows how utterly inadequate that mischievous
statute has proved for the evils it was intended to
remedy, and exposes its injurious results with a
master hand. There is al-.o a variety of useful
information on various subjects. 'lto paper " On
Banking and Commercial Law" is also worthy of
notice.
London, England, 1849-04-10

POLYTECHNIC

EASTER HOLIDAYS.

111 E ROYAL

REGENT-STREET.
Last Week of Mr. Shaw's Lectures on the Art of Magic : The
Illusion of the Inexhaustible B ttle, the astonishing Magic Coins,
the celebrate t Feather Trick. the Gold Fish and Ink, the Magic Dis-
tribution of Gifts, the grand Mysterious Flight, and numerous other
new experiments will be explained.—Lectures on Chemistry, with
brilliant Experiments daily at a Quarter to Three o'clock, by Dr.
Bachttoffner.—Lecture on the Steam Jet, at One o'clock daily.—
Among the New Dissolving Views are Four Views of Hobart Town
and the Neighbourhood, by S. Front, Esq., from Original Drawings
taken In Van Diemen's Land by him; also, scenes in Mexico, Swit-
zerland, the Gold District of California ; and a Plan of the Battle-
field of Clullianwalha.—New Chromatrope.—Diver and Diving-bell. —.
The Machinery and Models explained.—The Music is under the di-
rection of Or. Wallis.
Open daily from Eleven to Five ; and in the Evenings (including
aturday) from Seven till Half-past Ten.
Admission, Is.—Schools, Half-price:—The New Catalogue. Is.
London, England, 1849-04-10

FRANKFORT.

The Deutsche Zeitung states that M. CAAIPHAUSEN,
the Prussian Plenipotentiary at the REGENT'S Court,
left Frankfort for Berlin on the 7th instant, whither
he was called by an order by electric telegraph.
The same paper asserts likewise that the Chevalier
BUNSEN, Minister of Prussia at the Court of St.
James's, has resigned his post as Ambassador of the
German Empire.

DENMARK AND THE DUCHIES

The latest news from the scene of operations is,
that a slight skirmish has taken place between the
Danish and German troops, and that the Holstein
infantry, aided by some field-pieces, have retaken
Apenrade, which place was being fired upon by the
Danish gun-boats.
London, England, 1849-04-10

THE PUPPET SHOW. Part XII.

This facetious gentleman with the black eye has
now been dancing his puppets to the amusement of
her Majesty's lieges during a whole twelvemonth.
His pen and pencil are as merry and loquacious as
ever. SoMetimes his voice, instead of preserving the
comical squeak of a penny trumpet, sounds clear and
mellow, like a cavalry bugle sounding to horse and
battle. • Hear him sing of

THE SWORD OF LIBERTY.
" The Sword of Liberty is Reason,
Reason, fearless, pure, and grand;
• Tyrents quake and mutter treason,
When they sce the glorious brand.
The Sword of Liberty is Reason,
Sharp it is and shining bright;
And will cut its way in season,
To the truth and to the right."
Hear him again, like a sharp-witted fellow, gibes us,
of course in his gibus, with hints as to--
" The best season fi)i. gold digging.—When you are in
the vein;"
or irreverently call " Chateaubriand's Posthumous
Memoirs—A dead sell." The illustrations are as
=Ruing as the letter-press.
London, England, 1849-04-10

GERMANY

AND

THE NORTHERN STATES.

AUSTRIA.

The Austrian authorities themselves are now
obliged to admit that BEM is in undisputed posses-
sion of Transylvania, from which he has expelled
th Russians ; that PUCLINER has retired into Wal-
lachia' and that there is no truth in the rumours
which have been so industriously circulated by those
fabricators-general of falsehood, the foreign corres-
pondents of the reactionary press, of cruelties alleged
to have been committed by BEM and his troops at
Hermanstadt. The agents of the reactionary
press now write to their principals—,, Things
are as bad as they can be in Hungary,"
meaning bad for the prospects of the reaction, an
admission which we hail with delight, not only on
its own account, but as the only truth that these
flunkies of despotism have written for the last twelve
months.
London, England, 1849-04-10

THE BRAZILS.

FALMOUTH, APRIL, 8, 10 P.M.—The Seagull packet,
Lieutenant Smales, has just arrived with the mails from
Rio de Janeiro, from whence she sailed on the 29th of
February. Freight about 20,0001., of which 16,000/. is
for the St. John del Rey Mining Company. Passengers:
Dr. Leslie, Messrs. Dagleish, Azneigi, Edward and
Charles Taylor. Exchange 254.
British ships of war at Ri• do Janeiro:—Amazon,
Hydra, Penguin, and Crescent. American:—St. Louis,
22 galls; brig Perry, 8 guns; schooner Irving, 2 guns.
Portuguese:—lris, 20 guns. Brazilian:—Union, 18
guns; and 25 do Mayo, 22 guns.
Political affairs reftmirk quiet at Rio de Janeiro.
London, England, 1849-04-10

NAVAL INTELLIGLNCE.

Captain Milne, one of the Lords of the Admiralty,
was down at Portsmouth on Saturday, and paid a visit to
his former Ehip, the St. Vincent, 120.
NAVAL INSPECTIONS.—The Penelope, 12, steam-fri-
gate, Captain L. T. Jones, took out her powder and
shells ye,terday morning at Portsmouth, and went into
harbour i❑ the afternoon to prepare for paying off.
Neither the St. Vincent nor the Penelope has been in-
spected by the Commander-in Chief, and we hear it will
be dispensed with. Both vessels, it is understood, are in
the most perfect order, and in most excellent gunnery
practice. We should, however, from what we have heard,
have been more satisfied if the ordinary practice of the
service had been observed, especially with respect to the
Penelope.
London, England, 1849-04-10

THE LE GAL TITLE ASSURANCE
COMPANY.
(Provisionally Registered, January 17, 1949.)
Capital, 2,000,0001., in 80,000 Shares, of 251. each.
Preliminary Deposit, 2s. 6d. per Share
Prospectuses and full information may be obtained at the Tempo-
say °flees of the Company, 13A, Cannon-row, Westminster, on ap-
ylloatito to

G. F. HOWE, Hon. Sec., pro tem.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE
First Appearance of Mdlle. PARODI.
- First Appearance this Season of Signor LABLACHE,
The Nobility, Subscribers to the Opera, and the Public, are respect
tally Informed that

THIS EVENING,
Will be presented Bellini's Opera of
NORMA.
Polio, Signor Gardoni ; breves°, Signor Lablache ; Norma, Mdlle.
Pared! ; Adalgisa, Madame Giuliani.
To conclude with (tbe Slmery by Mr. Charles Marshall) the cele-
brated Ballet, entitled
London, England, 1849-04-10

51. per cent.
71. per cent.
6/. per cent.
51. per cent.
15l per cent.
61. per cent.
61. per cent.

61. per cent.
81. per cent.
81. per cent.
51. per cent.
61. per cent.
Si. per cent.
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London, England, 1849-04-10

THE BRAZILS.

FALMOUTH, APRIL, 8, 10 P.m.—The Seagull packet,
Lieutenant Smales, has just arrived with the mails from
Rio de Janeiro, from whence she sailed on the 29th of
February. Freight about 20,0001., of which 16,000/. is
for the St. John del Rey Mining Company. Passengers:
Dr. Leslie, Messrs. Dagleish, Ameigi, Edward and
Charles Taylor. Exchange 254.
British ships of war at Rto de Janeiro:—Amazon,
Hydra, Penguin, and Crescent. American:—St. Louis,
22 guns; brig Perry, 8 guns; schooner Irving, 2 guns.
Portuguese:—lris, 20 guns. Brazilian:—Union, 18
guns; and 25 de Mayo, 22 guno.
Political affairs remain quiet at Rio de Janeiro.
London, England, 1849-04-10

NAVAL IN TELLIGENCE.

Captain Milne, one of the Lords of the- Admiralty,
was down at Portsmouth on Saturday, and paid a visit to
his former ship, the St. Vincent, 120.
NAVAL INSPECTIONS.—The Penelope, 12, steam-fri-
gate, Captain L. T. Jones, took out her powder and
shells yesterday morning at Portsmouth, and went into
harbour in the afternoon to prepare for paying off.
Neither the St. Vincent nor the Penelope has been in-
spected by the Commander-in Chief, and we- hear it will
be dispensed with. Both vessels, it is understood, are in
the most perfect order, and in most excellent gunnery
practice. We should, however, from what we have heard,
have been more satisfied if the ordinary practice of the
service had been observed, especially with respect to the
Penelope.
London, England, 1849-04-10

THE BELLE ASSEMBLEE.

The Belle Assemblee for this month contains an
interesting portrait of Scott's most interesting heroine,
Jeanie Deans. Among the literary contents of this
ladies' magazine, which, under the able auspices of
Mrs. Newton Crosland, is always well provided, we
have been especially attracted by a little tale by Eliza-
beth Youatt—" Helen's Trial." The merit of this
tale is its p.iactical utility. The heroines of romance,
whether of a three-volumed novel or of a magazine
tale of three pages, are almost invariably beautiful
and as invariably perfect. It is not so with Miss
Youatt's heroine. Helen, with a good heart and
many estimable qualities, has a bad temper, by no
means "an estimable thing in woman." We tran-
scribe, as a warning to all whom it may concern, a
most eventful passage in Helen's life. One summer's
day Luke Howard, to whom she is deeply attache:l,
goes to Helen's cottage to ask her to be his wife. On
his way he meets her brother, who tells him she is
engaged with Biddy, her mantua-maker

" Luke sat down on the wooden bench just outside the
little rose covered cottage, waiting until Biddy should
go away ; and the sounds of strife which came through
the open casement bad little in harmony with the perfect
stillness of that sweet summer day. Those few moments
changed the whole current of her destiny. Presently
Biddy came out pale and tearful—the velvet boddice
was spoiled. Helen followed, with a torrent of angry
words ; and she and Luke stood face to face. There was
a long silence, and she felt faint and sick at heart, and
almost longed for the earth to open and swallow her up."
London, England, 1849-04-10

" Tiergils die treutr TM:en nicht,"

am the more strongly induced thereto, not that I can
hope to add, by the effort of my powerless and unt lequent
pen, another laurel to the wreath which Fame has
already bound around the brows of each, but for the
sake of conferring a pleasure of exh biting a stimulant
to exertion, and of imparting to others, as well es to
myself, the keen and pure delight a musician must feel
who traces step by step, and day by day, the efforts, the
progress, and the successes of those on whom the world
has stamped its weed of admiration and approval. In
the present instances this " labour of love" is doubly
pleasant, for the thorn which enters so secretly, yet
deeply into the heart of the Historian when he traces
Things and Records that are of the Dead, and fills the
breast with the agony of inextinguishable sorrow, pains
not now. Both Auber and Verdi are living—long may
they continue among us; if wishes and prayers could
prolong life then would the existence of Genius be
indeed immortal. Let us, however, sing with the
German Poet—

"Freut ouch des Lebens
Weil noch das Lampthen gliiht ;
Plliicket die Rose
Eh' sie verbliiht."
But I am forgetting my promise; so, in order to offer
the amende honorable, I at once introduce the reader to
London, England, 1849-04-10

STANDARD.

The entertainments at this theatre deserve special
commendation, for good and sufficient reasons. The
Mountain Cataract, announced in the bills as performed
for the first time, is full of interest and varied inci-
dents. A profligate chieftain, Lord Ronald of the
Isles, enters upon a course of sensual depravity, which
leads to the murder of a young female whose affections
he has engaged, and who afterwards falls a victim to
his jealousy. Ile also interposes his authority to coerce
his sister into a marrisge against her inclinations,
although she is affianced to a lover suitable to her rank,
Sir Malcolm of Lorn, with whom he has a feud, not
uncommon at the period when it may be supposed the
scene of the drama is laid. The lovers, however, are,
as in these cases is always provided, eventually united,
and the Lord of the Isles finds a premature death by
drowning in a cataract, which gives a title to the
piece. The hand which renders this act of retributive
punishment to the tyrant, is that of M'Lomond, the
Idiot of the Hills, who has been used by him as an
agent to conceal his dark deeds. M'Lomond, in a
lucid interval, assumes to himself the office of an
avenger of the innocent victims of his master's de-
pravity. Mr. Hicks performed this character with
great spirit and dramatic effect, and elicited much
applause. Mrs. R. Donner also enacted the part of
the mistress of Sir Malcolm of Lorn with appropriate
expression and effect. The piece was completely
successful, and is likely to prove a source of attraction
to this theatre. The entertainments were diversified
by the athletic performances of Mr. Burdet and his
son, which were much applauded. The theatre was
crowded, and the audience well conducted.
London, England, 1849-04-10

VICTORIA.

Two new pieces (in addition to the pantomime)
were produced here last evening with complete suc-
cess. The titles of the new pieces were Clarence
Cleveland; his Struggles for Life and Death, and
The Maid of Velitri ; or, the last Deed of Garboni.
It would be quite superfluous to describe the ingre-
dients of which these pieces were composed, and it
will be sufficient to state that they were as full of
moving accidents and startling events as the most en-
thusiastic " hero worshippers" of this locality could de-
sire. Clarence Cleveland was a lengthy affair in three
acts, and each act terminated with a grand coup, which
gave great satifaction to the audience, who, in one in-
stance, were almost tempted to demand an encore. The
principal characters were a young squire, an old nsagis
trate, an orphan sailor (Clarence himself), a wander-
ing pedlar, a young lady (the beloved of Clarence),
and a Meg Merrilies-like gipsy, who knows every-
body's business, and who always makes her appear-
ance at a moment when any discovery is about to
take place or mystery to be solved. The scenery
represented, in rapid succession, an astonishing variety
of gloomy chambers, wild glens, cliffs by moonlight,
rocky marshes, dilapidated hovels, yawning caverns,
splendid saloons, and every description of stage effect
which from time immemorial have formed the melo-
dramatists stock in trade at this far-famed place of
resort. Miss Vincent was deeply pathetic as
the heroine, and the audience were quite
charmed by her devotion to her father (the
old magistrate above-mentioned), and to Clarence
Cleveland, her lover. Mr. Daleiplayed the father
most paternally, but he teemed to labour under the

difficulty of being obliged to lower his voice much be-
low its natural compass. His old friends, however,
before the curtain, did not fail to recognise him, and
he was repeatedly greeted with loud cries:of " Bravvo
Dale !" Mr. Johnson, Mr. Laws, and Miss Richard-
son performed the other important characters, and the
audience were delighted with everything they said or
did. The piece was, of course, completely successful,
and the other new drama, The .11aid of Velitri, shared
a similar fortune. This latter production was of a
less' homely, but if possible, of a more romantic cha-
racter than the former. A set of Italian brigands
were the chief actors in the scene, and their exploits
were sufficiently effective. The house was crowded
in every part.
London, England, 1849-04-10

ADELPHI.

As far as regards this theatre last night the critic's
occupation was gone; for the managers, satisfied, it
may be, with the returns which their current pieces
are bringing them, did not think it necessary to fur-
nish any new entertainment for Easter. This was,
to be sure, rather a startling innovation on the esta-
blished custom; but it may be presumed that the
point has been well considered by these who are most
interested in the matter and are conversant with all

the items which enter into a theatrical profit and loss
account. The appearance of the house—it was quite
full—would seem to justify the policy of the manage-
ment, by showing that the bill, though it promised
no novelty, did not lack attraction. The pieces per-
formed were, the Hop Pickers, Who Lives at No. 9
and the Enchanted Isle, which have been duly noticed
in this journal; and it is only necessary to state that
they were received with the applause which nightly
accompanies their performance.
London, England, 1849-04-10

THE PUPPET SH-0 W. Part XII.

- .
This facetious gentleman with the black eye has
now been dancing his puppets to the amusement of
her Majesty's lieges during a whole twelvemonth.
His pen and pencil are as merry and loquacious as
ever. Sometimes his voice, instead of preserving the
comical squeak of a penny trumpet, sounds clear and
Mellow, like a cavalry bugle sounding to horse and
battle. Hear him sing of

THE SWORD OP LIBERTY.
" The Sword of Liberty is Reason,
Reason, fearless, pure, and grand;
Tyrants quake and mutter treaeon,
When they see the glorious brand.
The Sword of Liberty is Reason,
Sharp it is and shining bright;
And will cut its way in seas
To the truth and to the right."
Rear him again, like a sharp-witted fellow, gibes us,
of course in his gibui, with hints as to—
" The best season for gold digging.—When you are in
the vein;"
or irreverently call " Chateaubriand's Posthumous
Memoirs—A dead sell." The illustrations are as
amusing as the letter-press.
London, England, 1849-04-10

CITY OF LONDON

The managers of this theatre have taken care to
provide abundance of amusement for the holyday
folks at the East- end—and nothing could surpass the
attractive character of the bills descriptive of the
Easter entertainments. The first piece was stated to
be " a truly original and beautiful domestic drama,
by H. Webb, EFT, entitled The Harvest Queen, or
Glendwyr of Snowden." The story turns upon the
difficulties in which a son of an old Welsh Baronet
gets involved through a double marriage—first
with an intriguing French woman, and next
with the daughter of his father's steward, to whom
he had become deeply attached. The first mar-
riage was contracted under circumstances which
showed that the young man was the duce of deep
cunning and design, and his confidential friend, who
had formed an attachment to his aister, resolves upon
finding the means of extricating his unfortunate young
friend from the difficulty in which he had become
involved. In dramas of the present character espe-
cially, it is astonishing with what ease the hero and
heroine can be freed from all kinds of dangers and
dilemmas, and the drama of The Harvest Queen pro-
ceeds upon that golden rule. The Frenchwoman who
flattered herself that she had been successful in
securing:the title of Lady, along with that of a comfort-
able home, is proved to have been guilty of serious
crimes, and to have been previously mar-
ried, and her husband, whom she had sup-
posed to be drowned, is brought forward to
confront her. The drama, of course, terminates with
the happiness of the lovers, their marriage having
been declared to be valid. There are, as a matter of
course, numerous trying and exciting scenes, and
escapes of a most miraculous character, and the comic
portion of the piece is supplied by a stupid Welsh-
man and his sweetheart, a fifer in the Grenadiers,
and an old weather-beaten boatswain. The drama
was performed some short time ago at the Surrey,
when the heroine was personated by Miss Vincent.
On the present occasion Miss Eliza Clayton sustained
the part of Eva Glendwyr, and acquitted her-
self exceedingly well. The other principal parts
were supported by Mrs. E. F. Saville, Mrs. Hugh
Campbell, and Mrs. R. Barnett; Mr. H. Howard,
Mr. Ersser Jones, Mr. W. Searle, Mr. E. F. Saville,
Mr. J. Gardner, Mr. Coreno, and Mr. Milbourne.
After the drama some very surprising feats were
exhibited, in which a mere child was the principal
performer, but they were rather more of a daring, if
not of a dangerous character, to be altogether agree-
able or amusing. The whole concluded v.dth a
spectacle, entitled Histerhan, or the Assassin of the
Mountain, in which combats and processions were
liberally introduced, the great feature in the piece
being the introduction of "real water issuing in a
torrent from the rocks." The house was filled to
overflowing, and the performances were loudly ap-
plauded.
London, England, 1849-04-10

ASTLEYS.

The holiday people mustered last night in consi-
derable numbers at this justly popular place of enter-
tainment. Perhaps, of all others, it presents the
greatest attraction to those whose avocations allow
them only at long intervals to visit theatres, and who,
when once released from the monotony and weari-
someness of every-day toil, seek to find a place where
there is something exciting, stirring, and funny, and
where they may enjoy the greatest amount of enter-,
tainment in the smallest possible amount of time.
They come to such a place with a keen appetite for
enjoyment, and what the critic may condemn, and the
playgoer laugh at, is to them a matter of little mo-
ment so long as it affords them a subject for a joke,
or an opportunity to give an encouraging cheer. The
performances last night gave good indications that the
skill and enterprise hitherto shown on holiday occa-
sions on this side of the water, are by no means flag-
ging; and, judging from the success which attended
them, we may prognosticate a successful and
prosperous Easter season. A new grand, roman-
tic, equestrian spectacle, by Fitzball, commenced
the entertainments, entitled the White Maiden
of California; or, The horse of the Ocean, in
which Mr. Batty's beautiful and nob!e stud of
animals was introduced with considerable effect. The
first scene opens with the deck of the Sphinx, which
being overtaken by the white squall, is speedily
wrecked and destroyed. The captain's child is gaved
by the horse of the ocean, to whose back it is bound,
and the crew are left clinging to the rigging. The
second act, between which and the first fburteen
years are supposed to elapse, brings us to the inter-
esting regions of California, where we are presented
with the view of an Indian encampment. The child,
now a grown up woman, forms one of the party,
having been brought hither by her faithful bearer—
the horse. The third act gives, perhaps, a not alto-
gether imaginary representation of the gold diggins
in the valley of the Sacramento. The captain,
attracted hither by the glowing 'accounts of the gold
country, is superintending the digging operations of
his crew, who are throwing about gold with as much
carelessness as they would brickbats. After several
exciting skirmishes with the Indians, the long-lost
daughter is discovered and rescued from the Indians,
and so ends the piece. The Scenes of the Circle
followed, and the wonderful equestrian feats performed
by the different riders elicited loud applause, more
especially those of Mdlle. Louise Tournaire, who is
a most graceful and elegant rider, and of Young
Hernandez, whose evolutions on horseback are per-
fectly astounding. His performance last night was
certainly superior to anything which of late years has
been seen in the metropolis. 'The entertainments
wound up with the interesting melodrama of The
Dumb Driver.
London, England, 1849-04-10

CITY OF LONDON.

The managers of this theatre have taken care to
provide abundance of amusement for the holyday
folks at the East-end--and nothing could surpass the
attractive character of the bills descriptive of the
Easter entertainments. The first piece was stated to
be " a truly original and beautiful domestic drama,
by 11. Webb, Eq., entitled The Harvest Queen, or
Giendwyr of Snowden." The story turns upon the
difficulties in which a son of an old Welsh Baronet
gets involved through a double marriage—first
with an intriguing French woman, and next
with the daughter of his father's steward, to whom
he had become deeply attached. The first mar-
riage was contracted under circumstances which
showed that the young man was the dupe of deep
cunning and design, arid his confidential friend, who
had formed an attachment to his sister, resolves upon
finding the means of extricating his unfortunate young
friend from the difficulty in which he had become
involved. In dramas of the present character espe-
cially, it is astonishing with what ease the hero and
heroine can be freed from all kinds of dangers and
dilemmas, and the drama of The Harvest Queen pro-
ceeds upon that golden rule. The Frenchwoman who
flattered herself that she had been successful in
securing.thetitle of Lady, along with that of a comfort-
able
crimes, and to have been previously mar-
ried, and her husband, whom she had sup-
posed to be drowned, is brought forward to
confront her. The drama, of course, terminates with
the happiness of the lovers, their marriage having
been declared to be valid. There are, as a matter of
course, numerous trying and exciting scenes, and
escapes of a most miraculous chsracter, and the comic
portiOn of the piece is supplied by a stupid Welsh-
man and his sweetheart, a fifer in the Grenadiers,
and an old weather-beaten boatswain. The drama
was performed some short time ago at the Surrey,
when the heroine was personated by Miss Vincent.
On the present occasion Miss Eliza Clayton sustained
the part of Eva Glendwyr, and acquitted her-
self exceedingly well. The other principal parts
were supported by Mrs. E. F. Saville, Mrs. Hugh
Campbell, and Mrs. It. Barnett; Mr. H. Howard,
Mr. Ersser Jones, Mr. W. Searle, Mr. E. F. Saville,
Mr. J. Gardner, Mr. Coreno, and Mr. Milbourne.
After the drama some very surprising feats were
exhibited, in which a mere child was the principal
performer, but they were rather more of a daring, if
not of a dangerous character, to be altogether agree-
able or amusing. The whole concluded with a
spectacle, entitled Histerhan, or the Assassin of the
Mountain, in which combats and processions were
liberally introduced, the great feature in the piece
being the introduction of " real water issuing in a
torrent from the rocks." The house was filled to
overflowing, and the performances were loudly ap-
plauded.
London, England, 1849-04-10

STRAND.

We are gratified at having to announce the revival
of the legitimate drama—and that, too, in one of its
most respectable phases—at this interesting little
theatre. The event, destined, no doubt, to form a
prominent feature in the history of this too-long ne-
glected establishment, has originated in the destruction
of the ill-fated Olympic, which, as is generally
known, was to have been opened yesterday for the
summer season, under the management of Mr.
Henry Farren ; the new direction perforce transferred
their company to these boards. The pieces selected
for the opening night were the standard drama of The
Farmers Story, the farce of Founded on Facts, and
Mr. Selby's popular play of Robert Macaire. Among
the characters we were glad to see nearly
all the leading favourites of the Olympic.
Our old friend Compton appeared as Bristles in
the first piece, and as Mr. Skeptic in the interlude,
and was inimitable in both. His fair spouse,
too, so favourably known to the public by the name
which he has induced her to relinquish (Miss Emme-
line Montague), made her first appearance in the part
of Mary Lockwood in the Farmer's Story, and drew
down repeated bursts of applause by her delineation
of the mild and gentle wife. Mrs. B. Bartlett,. a
lady who has acquired some celebrity in the pro-
vinces, made her first appearance before a London
audience, and Mr. Edwin Harvey, of the Glasgow
Theatre, also made his debut in the metropolis on this
occasion, and promises to be a valuable acquisition to
the company. His Jacques Strop, in Robert Illaeaire,
could not, we think, have been excelled even by
Wright. Mr. H. Farren was a capital Robert
Macaire, and Mr. Leigh ;NI urray deserves equal praise
as Stephen Lockwood. The house, we were sorry
to perceive, was by no means as well filled as the
character of the performance merited.
London, England, 1849-04-10

In May, 1825, M. Auher, was era fled a Knight of the
Legion of Honour, has obtained raany othtr distinc-
tions, and is a member of the Frenoh Institute. Thus
is genius rewarded in—France I

(A memoir of Verdi in. my next.)

_
THE CAPE OF GO)tOD HOPE.
We have received files of papers from the Cape to
the 7th of February inclusive. There is nothing
particular stirring in the colony.,
We extract the following from the Easter
Herald ;

" Bloom Poi stein, Jan. 12, 1849.
"Rumours are rife here that P retorius has entrustet
to the Reverends Faure and Robertson a memorial to his
Excel!ency, praying forgiveness forhis past conduct, and
producing evidence that he was induced to take the field
entirely from the repre.entations of the biters near the
Oaande River, and especially those near the river, who
promised them their assistance, and assured him of the
general feeling of discontent thrit pervaded the whole
colony, and that he would be supplied with all the
necessary funds and supplies in his struggle to
shake off the British yoke which Sir Harry had so un-
ceremoniously placed round the'ir necks. It would
appear Pretorious has made this representation in conse-
quence of the boars having given out that he had misled
them, whereas he asserts that they have mi,led him.
There seems to be but one feeling: as to the necessity of
Sir Harry Smith getting rid of Mr. Montagu, whom the
emigrants look upon as the primary cause of all their
late misfortunes, having made hiruskaf so conspicuous in
getting all the oppressive laws passed. They say Sir
Harry is afraid there is something stirring. A number
of boors are now offering their farms in this and Caledon
river district for sale, and intend trekking to Vaal
River, where Potgieter resides. This trekking system
quite unsettles this district, and it is difficalt to guess
where and when it will end.

" The French missionary from Moshesh arrived here
escorted by a number of his mounted warriors. It
appears another battle has been fought by the contend-
ing chiefs, Sinkonyelia and Moshesh, when fourteen
were left dead on the Held. Major Warden has left for
that disturbed part, hoping to effect a reconciliation."_
E. P. Herald, Jan. 27.
London, England, 1849-04-10

EASTER AMUSEMENTS.

THE THEATRES.
HAYMARKET.

The brothers Brough will soon reign supreme
monarchs of the realms of rollicking, side-splitting

burlesques. Planche's burlesques areelegant,-grace-
ful, and witty—we enjoy his drawing-room wit and
smile, but for a hearty laugh that shall convulse the
midriff and drive away spleen, commend us to the
brothers Brough. Their new burlesque, entitled The
Sphinx, which was produced last evening, is a drollery
of the most mirth-exciting character. True to his origi-
nal nature, Keeley, the perfectly original Billy Black, is
the Sphinx, "a singular being, curious in more ways
than one, of an inquiring mind and an obliging dispo-
sition." His costume, his manner, his complaints, and
his riddles are all rich and unctuous exceedingly, and
when he came forward at the conclusion to speak
the tag he was received with shouts of applause and
laughter. Mrs. Keeley was Mercury, and she acts
the part of Chorus after the fashion not of ancient
Greece, but of ch funct Bartlemy fair, describing the
peculiar appearance and natural proportions of the
Sphinx after the most approved showman fashion.
James Bland as Adelpates, alias Creon, was the most
magnificent of monarchs; and Miss Reynolds as
Jocasta, the prettiest of heroines. The (Edipus of
Miss P. Horton was excellent. She sung her songs
with exquisite taste and humour. She is now the
hero, par excellence, of burlesques. No one can
approach Miss P. Horton in this peculiar line. The
scenery, by Mr. P. Phillips, was exc( edingly beau.-
tiful, the dressss were superb, and the whole was
admirably put upon the stage. At the conclusion,
after the principal artistes had been called on, there
was a loud call for the authors, who appeared and
bowed their thanks. We predict for the Sphini a
long career of popularity. The burlesque was pre-
ceeded by the Brigand, and followed by the Rough
Diamond, in which Mr. Buckstone and Mrs. Fitz
william made their re-appearance on this, the scene
of their former triumphs. Their reception was
enthusiastic in the extreme. The house was crowded
to suffocation.
London, England, 1849-04-10

iLENT.

Desirable Freehold Farm, with a very superior Farm Residence,
bounded by the River Medway, only three miles from the City of
Rochester, and about seven from Maidstone, amidst grand and
beautiful scenery.
MESSRS. DANIEL SMITH and SON will
OFFER for SALE by AUCTION, In MAT (unless an
acceptable offer shall be previously made by Private Contract),
A very compact and valuable FREEHOLD ESTATE, com-
prising a superior farm residence, embracing a portion of an
old castle, with its fine Gothic windows, capital buildings of
the most substantial description, and above 290 acres of arable, pas -
ture, hop, and meadow land, in a ring fence, on lease to Mr. John
Pearce, a highly respectable tenant, for an unexpired term of two
years, at a very low rent, offering a most safe and superior invest-
ment for capital (as it will be sold at a very low price), as also a de-
sirable property for future occupation, being in a beautiful part of the
country.
The estate may be viewed, and particulars, with plans, had of
Messrs. Delmar and Wynne, Solicitors, 46, Lincoln's Inn-fields, and
of Messrs. Daniel Smith and Son, Land Agents, &c., in Waterloo-
place, Pall-mall, who are authorised to accept less than Its value.

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adds to the brilliancy of colours, and prevents the many ill effects
too often consequent !n the use of the old turpentine. Painters and
lovers of health, write this upon the tablets of your memory.
Sold in bulk and in bottles, Is. and 2s. each, 4 the SWEET OIL
of TURPENTINE COMPANY'S DEPOT, Bream's-buildings, Chan-
cery-lane ; by every Oilman ; and the Company's Agents throughout
the Kingdom.
London, England, 1849-04-10

FRAN KFORT.

The Deutsche Zeitung states that M. CAMPHAUSEN,
the Prussian Plenipotentiary at the REGENT'S Court,
left Frankfort for Berlin on the 7th instant, whither
he was called by an order by electric telegraph.
The same paper asserts likewise that the Chevalier
BUNSEN, Minister of Prussia at the Court of St.
James's, has resigned his post as Ambassador of the
German Empire.

DENMARK AND THE DUCHIES.
The latest news from the scene of operations is,
that a slight skirmish has taken place between the
Danish and German troops, and that the Holstein
infantry, aided by some field-pieces, have retaken
Apenrade, which place was being fired upon by the
Danish gun-boats.
London, England, 1849-04-10

ADELPHI.

As far as regards this theatre last night the critic's
occupation was gone ; for the managers, satisfied, it
may be, with the returns which their current pieces
are bringing them, did not think it necessary to fur-
nish any new entertainment for Easter. This was,
to be sure, rather a startling innovation on the esta-
blished custom; but it may be presumed that the
point has been well considered by those who are most
interested in the matter and are conversant with all
the items which enter into a theatrical profit and loss
account. The appearance of the house—it was quite
full—would seem to justify the policy of the manage-
ment, by showing that the bill, though it promised
no novelty, did not lack attraction. The pieces per-
formed were, the Hop Pickers, Who Lives at No. 9 t
and the Enchanted Isle, which have been duly noticed
in this journal ; and it is only necessary to state that
they were received with the applause which nightly
accompanies their performance.
London, England, 1849-04-10

HANTS.

Compact FREEHOLD ESTATE, in a flee sporting part of the
country, comprising a handsome modern Mansion, surrounded by
a valuable, and very picturesque Farra of about 465 acres, with
early poi-session.
M.ESSRS. DANIEL SMITH and SON will
SELL by AUCTION, in MAY next (unless an acceptable
offer be previously made by Private Contract),
A desirable FREEHOLD ESTATE, in the parish of East Meon,
near the village and church, between Droxford and Petersfield, and
within easy distances of Alresford, Alton, and Winchester, compris-
ing a mansion of a handsome modern elevation, standing in park-
like grounds, on a fine dry healthy eminence, overlooking a pictu-
resque country, with walled garden, good stabling, and other ap-
pendages, placed nearly in the centre of the property, which is
interspersed with ornamental plantations, and comprises in a ring
fence about 465 acres, forming a very capital stock farm, with a
valuable water meadow, a respectable farm-house, keepers' and
labourers' cottages, and very superior and substantial newly-built
agricultural buildings of all kinds ; the whole in the highest condi-
tion, and to a sportsman and any one fond of agricultural pursuits a
most complete mad desirable property.
Particulars may be obtained of Mr. Ross, Fob-down, Alresford ;
also of Messrs. Sharp and Harrison, Solicitors, Southampton ; at the
Auction Mart; and of Messrs. Daniel Smith and Son, Land Agents,
in Waterloo-place, Pall Mall.

a fine sporting part of Hants.
Valuable FARM', between Winchester, Southampton, Gosport, and
MAY next (unless
ESSRS. DANIEL slim' and SON will
Bishop's Waltham,
iou s ISyALE, made Iby shall
aflolrbe PUBLIC
ppreviously
an ac_
-elneptablaOoFffFerE
The valuables FARM, known as Dyulifijate treaty),
situated in the prish of Durley, only about three
from the Botley station on the South-Western Y HALL, desirably
it miles and a half
a Substantial and respectable house, with large barns,ailway'
other convenient outbuildings, together withtw
acres of excellent and productive land, in a ring°
wooded and well watered, and possessing peculiar
rights of pasturage over the adjoining extensive commons,
offering an eligible and picturesque spot for a residence, in
of field sports, close to a favourite pack of fox-hounds. comprising
stables, and
cottages and 166
anendee, beautifully
ry Valuable
and
It thes midst
in value to freehold, being copyhold of inheritance at trifling fixed
lines•
y be had of Messrs. Conithurst, solicitors, 13, New
Particulars m
J • * 11. Roberts, Bishop's Waltham; and of Messrs.
Inn ; of Ml' Land-agents, Waterloo-place, Pall-map and
Daniel Smith and Son,
of their NOM M YOnclPr•
- - -
London, England, 1849-04-10

ITALY.

After a siege of eight days, Brescia (or rather the
ruin of what was once Brescia) is in possession of
the Austrians. The town was bombarded for six
hours, and the streets were carried at the point of the
bayonet, and the inhabitants driven into the houses,
where they were burned alive. A man named
HATNEAU was the General who commanded the per-
petration of these atrocities. If he be not severely
punished by the Austrian Government, then will
Austria rank below Ashantee in the scale of civiliza-
tion. Genoa has surrendered to General LA MARMORA.