The Sun.
London, England, 1846-12-24 00:00:00

ROYAL PROC'LAMATION

" Who'll kill the dragon? " Or me he shall gorge ;
I, says St. George, I'll kill the dragon."—Old MS.
Arming of St. George for the approaching Fight. Latest odds at
the "Corner," 1,000 to I on the Dragon (taken). " May the best
man win."

Scene 8. THE DRAGON'S HAUNT IN THE DESOLATE VALLEY.

How the Dragon introduces the Princess Sabra to his " country
quarters ;" bow St. George follows on horseback (the railroad not
being quite finished); how he and the Dragon fall in, and then tall
out. The Battle (for particulars of which keep your eyes fixed on
31eisrs. Payne and Wieland). -How the result of the last round not
only elevwes St. George to the " Crown" of Egypt and the " five
shilling pieces" of England, but at the same time introduces the
audience to

Scene 9. GRAND HALL OF CIIIVALRY.—HOW St. George receives
the " Battle Money" (alias the hand of the Princess Sabra). Re-
appearance of the March of Intellect. Introduction of Old Friends
in New Characters.

Harlequin.. • • Mr. Howell, I C10wn.... Mr. T. Matthews.
Pantaloon.... • Mr. Priorson. Columbine Miss Hicks.
Scene 10. DEALER IN CURIOSITIES AND IRONMONGER AND CUT-
LER'S SlloP.—lmproved Surgical Instruments. " Holding the mirror
up to nature." " Families furnished" on a novel principle. A Jowl
Report on the New Houses of Parliament. A fashionable complaint
flies to the Clown's head.

Scene 11. CORNCHANDLER'S SHOP AND GRANARY.—More ways than
one of being "in clover." Specimen of the very best "Britannia
metal." Plenty of "game" in high preservation. Cabinet measures
and corn measures. A lot of " chaff " in both. harlequin gives
Clown " the sack." Abundant specimens of the New Tariff.
Scene 12. SIAMESE VILLAS AND NURSERY GROUND.—" To be let, to-
gether or separate." Ethiopian Serenaders provided on the shortest
notice. " Get out of the way, Old Dan Tucker," and make way for
" patent elastic India-rubber boots." Effects of " putting your feet
In it." The Spanish marriage horticulturally illastrated. Spanish
nut and Orleans plum. " A plague o' both your houses."
Scene 13. TINMAN AND TAILOR'S SHOPS.—The original little Tin
Kettle. Water always hot. A grate mistake. " Going out a shoot-
ing.' Grand Experiments in Gun Cotton, ending in an awful Catas-
trophe.

Scene 14. INTERIOR OF BRITISFI AND FOREIGN TOY WAREHOUSE.—
Toys for the Million. Magic Cards. how to " cut and shuffle."
Jack In the Box and out of it. First-rate teem and turn out. ",See
the Conquering Hero comes."
Scene 15. TIIR STATUE As IT Is ; or, Wellington at Byde-park-
corner.

Scene IG. TuE STATUE As IT WA, ; or, Wiellingtort at Waterloo.
" Look here upon this picture, and on this."

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Under the Management of Mr. B. Webster. sole Lessee.
On SA TUMMY EVENING, Dec. 26,
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Will be performed a new and original Drama,' called THE
ROUND OF WRONG. Sir Arthur Foljambe, Mr. Stuart ; Lichen,
Mr. Rogers ; Reuben Gwynne, Mr. Webster ; Ducks, Mr. Buck-
stone; Harwood. Mr. Howe ; Lady Charlotte Willoughby, Mrs.
Clifford ; Mary Ryland, Miss Fr,rtescue ; Jenny, Miss iVoulds.

After which the New Comic Drama of STORY TELLING ; or,
Novel Effects. In which Messrs. Farrell, Buckstone, Mists felbin,
aed Mrs. Humby wall appear.
To conclude with (first time) an Original Grand Fairy Extrava-
ganza of the IN VISIBLE PRINCE ; or, the Island of Tranquil
Delights. Principal characters by Mr. James Bland, Miss P. Horton,
Mrs. L. S. Buckingham, Miss Reynolds, and Miss Julia Bennett.

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM.
Under the Management of Mrs. Keeley.
On SATURDAY EVENING Next.
Will be performed a Drama, founded on the New Christmas
Annual of Charles Dickens, Esq., and adapted to the stage (by the
exclusive permission of the author, from the proof sheets) by Albert
Smith, Esq., called THE BATTLE OF LIFE. Principal cha-
vacters by Messrs. Leigh Murray (his fourth appearance here), Turner,
F. Matthews, F. Vining, Meadows, Keeley ; Mrs. Woollidge, Miss
Daly, :Miss May (her fourth auearance here), Miss Grove, Miss
Foster, and Mrs. Keeley.

To conclude with a :New Comic Pantomime entitled THE BUT.
TERFLY'S BALL. Harlequin (Ist time), Mr. John Lauri ; Clown,
Mr. J. W. Collier ; Pantaloon, Mr. Gough ; Columbine, Mrs. Laid.
law ; Attendant Sprites, Masters. C. and F. Lauri.

THEATRE ROY-AL, ADELPIII.
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MADAME CELESTE.
On SATURDAY EVENING Next
Will be performed an original romantic Drama, called CO-
LOMBA, THE CORSICAN SISTER. Characters supported by
Madame Celeste, Mrs. Yates ; Messrs. ,Wright, Worrell, Bedford
0. Smith, &c.
Between the pieces the celebrated ENTORTILATIONISTS, Mr.
John Lees and his three Pupils—the Masters Hanlons, will ex-
hibit their wonderful Jeux Gymnastiques.
After which a grand Fairy Spectacle, founded on the Ballet
of LA GISELLE, entitled THE PHANTOM DANCERS ; or, the
Wilts Bride. Principal characters by Mr. Wright, Mr. P. Bedford.
Mr. 0. Smith, Mr. Cullenford, Madame Celeste, Miss Marian Taylor,
Miss Emma Harding, Miss Ellen Chaplin, and Mrs. Laws.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
J. M. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager.
ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26,
will be presented a Drama in Twe Acts, by Bayle Barnard, Evi.,
called
BLANCHE DE VALMY.
After which, (3d time) a new and original Musical Romance, entitled
THE SEVEN MAIDS OF MUNI•:11 ; or, The Ghost's Tower.
Col. Bertrand, Mr. C. Fisher ; Capt. d'Armincourt, Mr. Allen ;
Capt. Bellejambe, Mr. Leffler; Lieut. Adolphe, Mr. Wynn; Cornet
Grosdos, Mr. Compton ; Baron Bristlebach, Mr. Walton ; Bumps,
Mr. Honner; Seven Maids of Munich, Misses Sara Flower, Rourke,
E. Honner, flincks, Millar, L. Marshall, Laporte ; Uriel, Miss
Marshall ; Madame Groutz, Mrs. Fogbroke.
To conclude with (first time) an entirely new Grand Comic Christ-
mas Pantomime, entitled The ENCHANTED BEAUTIES of the
GOLDEN CASTLE ; or, Harlequin and the One-Eyed Genf.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell.
On MONDAY EVENING Next
Will be performed L'ECOLE DES MARIS. Sganarelle, M.
Carttgny ; Valere, M. Langeval ; Ergaste, M. Lucian; Artiste,
Frere de Sganarelle, M. Dorgebret ; tin Commissaire, M. Masquil-
lier ; 1.7 n Notaire, M. Pagenier ; Isabeile, Mademoiselle Angele ;
Eleonor, Madame Fouquet ; Lisette, Mlle. Thin.
After which, LE PARRAIN. 31. Therand Rentier (Le Terrain),
Perlet.
To conclude with MONSIEUR PIQUE ASSIETTE. Plque-
Assiette, Monsieur Perlet.
Boxes, 65.; Pit, 3s. 6d. ; Stalls, 35.; Gallery, 2s. Doors opened at
half-past Seven, and the performances commence at Eight.

ETHIOPIAN SERENADERS, ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
It is respectfully announced that this evening being Christmas-
eve, there wil be no performance; but this Inimitable Entertainment
will be resumed on SATURDAY EVENING NEXT, and continued
every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday ; and, in compliance with
numerous applications, they will give a GRAND MORNING PER-
FORMANCE on WEDNESDAY NEXT, commencing at Half-past
Two o'Ciock.-- St. James's Theatre, Dec. 24.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AAIPIIITHEATRE.
Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty.
*Patronised by her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen, Prince
Albert, Prinee of Wales, and Royal Family. Grand Christmas
Holiday Fetes. On SATURDAY next (Sexing-Night) a double
rotation of Equestrian and Gymnastic Novelties. The "Demcn
Horse ; or, The Twelve Wishes and the Charmed Bit." nor
Neuparte, the great Dutch Bottle Equilibrist.
On SATURDAY EVENING Next
Will be performed a grand new Magical Equestrian Romance, en-
titled THE DEMON MORSE ; or, The Twelve Wishes and tl.e
Charmed Bit.
New and entire change in the SCENES of the CIRCLE.
To conclude with the Grand Ghristmas Comic Fairy Pantomime,
entitled THE FORTY THIEVES ; or, Harlequin and Ali Baba and
the Robber's Cave. Clown, Mr. Rochez ; Harlequin, Mr. W. Har-
vey; Pantaloon, Mr. Laffarint ; Columbine, MissLoulsa Waite.
Box-office open from eleven till live o'clock.—Doors open at six
and commence at half-past six o'clock.—Stage Manager, Mr. W.
Broadfoot.

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Lessee, Mrs. Frances Davidge.
On SATURDAY EVENING Next
Will be performed an original Drama, entitled THE HAND OF
CARDS—GAME, LIFE, STAKES, DEATH. The characters will
be supported by the whole of the talented Company.
To conclude with a grand fairy Pantomime, called TIIE KING
OF THE CASTLE ; or, Harlequin in the Land of Dreams. Har-
lequin, Herr Deulin ; Pantaloon, Herr R. Dentin ; Columbine, Mdlle.
Theodore ; Clown, Herr E. Dentin.

MORTALITY IN THE METROPOLIS.—The total
number of deaths registered in the metropolitan districts
during tho week ending Saturday, the 19th inst., was
1,262—an amount, we regret to say, considerably above
the average of the five last autumns, in which the mor-
tality stands as 1,000. Under the head of zymotic
(epidemic, endemic, and contagious) diseases, the deaths
(171) fall, fortunately, a good deal short of the autumnal
average, but ender almost every other class of disease a
veryve ea grea increase of mortality is perceptible. Thus,
e deaths from diseases of the brain and nerves were
181 for the week, while in the average they stand as 151;
those fromaffections of the lungs and organs of respira-
tion amount to the enormous number of 525 for the
week, against 313 in the average; and those from dis-
the heart and bloodvessels to 52, against 29.
eases of
The deaths from violence, privation, cold, and intem-
perance,
during the week were very nearly double the
being 46 against 27. During the
autumnal average,
3ii
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pORTSOK EN WARD.
At a COURT of WARDMOTE, holden in and for the said
Ward, before the Worshipful FRANCIS GRAHAM MOON, Esquire,
Alderman, on Monday, the 21st day of December instant, and by
adjournment, to the 22d and 23d Instant, for the choice of Ward
officers for the year ensuing—
It was unanimously resolved—
That this Wardmote considers the privilege claimed by the Court
of Aldermen to originate all ordinances, resolutions, &c., to amend
the bye-laws intended for the good government of this City, and
thereby interfering with the qualification of persons to be elected
members of the Court of Common Council, is contrary to the spirit
of the age, and destructive of the rights of free citizenship.
That this Wardmote condemns the right of the Court of Aldermen
to draw sums of money from the City's cash (further than for the
due administration of justice) without the consent of the Court of
Common Council, they (the Aldermen) not being subject to re-elec-
tion, and consequently irresponsible to the freemen of this City for
the just expenditure thereof.
That the thanks of this Wardmote be given to Francis Graham
Moon, Esquire, Alderman, for his great attention to the public duties
devolving on him as a magistrate of this City, for his kindness and
urbanity to the inhabitants of this Ward, and for his able and impar-
tial conduct in the chair during the continuance of the Wardmote.
That the best thanks of this Wardmote be given to George Wright,
Esq., Deputy; William Christie, John Parker, Samuel Hawkins
Jutsum, Thomas Carlyle Ifaward, John Danford, James Killby, and
James Richard Thomson, Esquires, who have this day been re-
elected Common Councilmen of this Ward, for their services in the
Court of Common Council during the past year, and the constant at-
tention paid by them to the comfort of the inhabitants, and the local
interests of the Ward.

That the foregoing resolutions, signed by the Ward Clerk, be in•
-scrted In the usual papers.
Dec. 23, 1846. WILLIAM MORSE BATIIO, Ward Clerk.

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and the Public for their continued support and patronage,
to announce that their Public Sales or Railway Shares, &c.
take place every TrEIDAY and FRIDAY, at One o'clock, at tin
hall of Commerce, Threadneedle-street, London, to which place,
favours, containing instructions (with a reference), are respectful')
equested to be addressed.
All Scrip and Share Certificates must be deposited, the day
orevious to their being offered ; and advices of results will b.
forwarded by the first post after the sale, ant the proceeds Imme-
diately disposed of according to instructions.
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IHI WEATHEIL—SIIN OFFICE, DECF.3IBER 24.
rUERMOMETEn, Lowest, 34; highest, 39; Noon, 33

BAROMETER, 29.29.—W1ND E., rain.

HIGH WATER AT LONDON-RU[I)OE Tlllh DAY,
Iforning .. 17 minutes after 4 I Evening .. 41 minutes after 4.

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