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London, England, 1848-04-25

1,1 L.ch pay.a by mortgage yroperty,
the sale of which will take place immediately.'
The Epoca of Rome of the 13th, after announc-
ing the disturbances that took place there on the 11th,
adds that the civic guard made several arrests on the
occasion. All the rioters seized had arms and money
in abundance. The following day precautionary
measures were taken to secure public tranquillity;
but the disturbances recommenced ; persons were
attacked in the streets, and their purses taken.
Cries of " bread" assailed the bakers' shops' aHd
when bread was offered to the crowd they
ir
de-
marided money instead. The energy Civic
of the Min
of Police and the excellent conduct of the
Guard soon put an end to the disorder. The whole
affair is attributed to foreign intrigue.
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NAPLES.
By a decree of the 13th a further reduction
from is
made in the postage of all journals of one sheet, rn
legs
any part of Italy or from foreign parts. The redu
tion is one grain for two, so that one grain only (
than a halfpenny) is exacted for journals corning
London, England, 1848-04-25

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LYCEUM.
" Theseus end Ariadne" is the title of the
_rTaste.
hill lezque at this. theatre, and seeing t:,.st .
Planche is the author, and that Madame Vestris__
acts Theseus, and Miss Kathleen Fitzwillnini
Ariadne, and that Charles Mathews acts Dmialus
(who, like Time in " Henry V.," is the chorus), an
that Mr. Simian is the machinist, and that Beverley
is the scone-painter, it is almost needless to add that
the success was complete, and that "the Constellation
of the Crown of Ariadne," with which
the piece concludes, was a perfect " blaze
of triumph." Madame Vestris looked and acted
and sung archly, charmingly, and delightfully as
ever; her Greek costume is most becoming, and we
wonder not at the weaknesses of Ariadne and Phmdra,
when «e consider the fascinations of Theseus. Miss
Kathleen Fitzvvilliam was admirable as Ariaclne, she
sung the songs, including almost all the popular airs of
the day, with which the part is replete, with exqui-
site taste, and was deservedly rewarded with re-
peated encores. She has improved greatly both as
an actress and a singer; and is at present one of
the best, if not the very best of ballad singers on the
stage. There is a naivete about the acting
and
isinging of this young lady, which is perfectly
ascnating. She was admirably supported by Miss
Jane Coleman, a young lady who, in the character of
Phmdra, made her first appearance here last evening.
She has every requisite fcr success in her profession,
pretty and expressive features, a good figure, a sweet
voice, and a perfect knowledge of stage business.
What little she had to do last night was well done.
Miss Jane Coleman is an acquisition to the
Lyceum company. Miss Marshall, as Cupid,
looked the very mischievous god himself, and
Charles Mathews as Daedalus, of the piece but
not in it, acted with that agreeable nonchalance which
no one can assume but himself, and sang, or recited,
a rather Mathew-iced (for none but his father and
himself could ever do the like), divers comic medley,
songs in the most rapid and laughable manner ima-
ginable. Hall was a glorious Bacchus, and Mr. LI.
Marshall, as Pan, rivalled Wieland in the grotesque-
ness of his antics. The scenery surpassed anything
hitherto done even at this house. The opening scene
of the ocean changing into the port of Crete, and
showing the arrival of the Athenian galley, was a
picture
worthy of Turner ; and " the Vines" the
last act would not have disgraced the pencil of
Nicholas Poussin. The principal performers were
all called before the curtain, and the success was
triumphant. The house was crowded in every part.
London, England, 1848-04-25

SWITZERLAND•

The Swiss Directory has just received a communi-
cation from the Apostolical Nuncio, accredited to the
Confederation, declaratory of the intention of the
Holy See to aid, by every means in its power, the
social reforms now in progress, not only in Switzer-
land, but throughout the world. The advance in
civilization, it says, has called for a corresponding
change in the views of the Church, which, though
infallible in points of doctrine, deems it proper to
consent to alterations in rules of worlaly conduct, to
suit the present times. It then proposes the follow-
ing bases of a general arrangement between the Holy
See and the Confederation on matters which have of
late come under discussion :
" 1. A definitive soluti"n of the diffiulties relating to
the convents, attention being paid to tite necessities us
the present times, and to the particular circumstances
of each canton.
"2. Rectifications in the circumscriptions of the epi,-
copal jurisdiction, wherever the wants of the population
seem to demand them.
" 3. To examine if there is not occasion to modify
the mode of ruminating bishops an] other church dig-
nitaries, so ac that the position of the inferior clergy
may be improved, and unworthy men kept out of the
church.

4' 4. To establish rules to regulate the immunities,
property. and income of the clergy, in those cantons
where difficulties have arisen on the subject.
" 5. The maintenance or foundation of establishments
of education, to form amongst the inhabitants of the
country a moral and well educated Catholic clergy.
"6. To introduce fitting modifications in the dis-
cipline now in force relative to mixed marriages,
fetes, &c.
If, es I hope (says the Nuncio in conclusion), these
different points should be successfully regulated in an
ameible manner between the two authorities, spiritual
and temporal, religious peace will find itself establish, d
on the most firm and honourable bases throughout the
Confederation. For my part, I have to express my
ardent wish that this idoa may be realised by our com-
mon efforta."
London, England, 1848-04-25

EASTER HOLIDAYS.

THE ROYAL POLYTECHNIC
INSTITUTION, REGENT-STREET,
Is now RE-OPENED with GREAT ADDITIONS. The NEW
THEATRE, with its Galleries, is capable of containing ONE
THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED VISITORS. Specimens of Art-
Manufactures are greatly increased in number and interest. Variety
and great improvements have been effected in the Optical Depart-
ment. Popular Lectures by Dr. Ryan and Dr. Bachhoffuer on Che-
mistry and Experimental Philosophy. A Description of the Depo•
sited Works by Mr. Crispe. Experiments with the Diver and Diving-
bell. The Music will be conducted by Dr. Wallis.
Open daily from Eleven to Five; and in the Evenings (including
Saturday Evening) from Seven to Half-past Ten.
Admission, Is.—Schools, Half-price.
London, England, 1848-04-25

MADAME TUSSAUn:s.

In spite of the very unfavourable state of the
weather, the attractions of this exhibition drew a
numerous company together. The rooms were not
so crowded as on some more propitious occasions, but,
nevertheless, there were sufficient numbers to show
the estimation in which the curious collection of the
effigies of dea I and living heroes and heroines, origi-
nals and oddities of all countries and ages, is held.
There have been several additions to the muster-roll,
the last two being M. Guizot, the French ex-Minister,
and Howqua, the celebrated Chinese tea-merchant.
Both these -figures are accurate representatiors of
living beings; the figure of the ex-Minister is a good
likeness, and it is said by those who have seen the
tea-dealer that his portrait is equally correct. There
are now figures of almost all remarkable men and
women of the present day—Pius IX. and Mr. G.
Hudson, Jenny Lind, &c. The great room is ele-
gantly fitted up, and is one of the most superb apart-
ments in the metropolis.

A very singular exhibition has been opened at
No. 11, Rathbone-place, by an artist named Senor
Iklontanari, recently returned from Mexico. The
exhibition consists of some one hundred figures,
modelled in a kind of wax composition, and repre-
senting all classes amonm the creole and negro popu-
lation of Mexico. Although the majority of the
figures or groups are so diminutive-as to measure
scarcely a dozen inches in height, they are formed with
such an infinite delicacy, and with such an ad-
mirable faithfulness to nature, that the ana-
tomical proportioning is, in several instances, ini-
mitable. In some of the partially naked forms the
bunes and muscles are not only defined with a scru-
pulous exactness, but sometimes almost the texture
of the skin and the tracery of the various veins.
Each of these singular productions is insulated on an
appropriate pedestal, and sheltered from injury by a
glass dome. 'Without particularizing all of them
which may be termed especially worthy of attention,
we must mention some choice representation of
bullfighting, of hunting with the Lasso, an
exquisite statuette and likeness of one of the
most celebrated of the Itidian chiefs, whose
portrait was sketched from the life by the pencil of
Mr. Catlin, at the very time when this beautiful
statue was modelled by Senor Montanari—a sym-
bolical figure of Peru standing upon a heap of golden
pieces, ingots, and doubloons, &c. &c. The colouring
of the costume is throughout as brilliant as the
form is accurate and precise. As a vivid representa-
tion of the people of Mexico, Indian, African, Eu-
ropean, and Creole, the exhibition is peculiarly inte-
resting ; and, as a collection of artistic curiosities, it
cannot but prove attractive.
London, England, 1848-04-25

STRAND.

The entertainments at this theatre last evening
commenced with Boyle Barnard's popular drama of
" Woman's Faith," in which we were glad to see
our old favourite Yarnold, who sustains one of the
leading parts, has again joined the company of this
theatre, and last evening he acted with his accus-
tomed ability and care. The character of De Lisle
found an efficient representative in Mr. H. Cooper.
Among the new engagements we find Mr. Craven,
a painstaking actor, and Miss E. Bew. When this
lady has become more acquainted with stage business
she will be an acquisition. The Easter novelty was
a burlesque, entitled "Sir Rupert the Fearless, a
Legend of the Rhine,' it contains an abundance of
excellent jokes and puns on the passing topics of the
dayrrit was quite successful. Oxberry sustained the
character of the gallant hero capitally, and Mdlle.
L. Blanche acquitted herself with her usual excellence.
Romer, as the esquire Tristram, made the most of
his character, which was much relished by the
audience. The entertainments concluded with " The
Crummleses," in which Mr. Bender hit the character
of the country manager to the life, it was laughable in
the extreme to witness the miseries of a manager
during a rehearsal. The house was well and re••
spectably filled.
London, England, 1848-04-25

PANORAMA, LEICESTER-SQUARE.

Though the weather was lowering, and Leicester-
square in the early part of the day was disgraced by
the ragged groups who patronize the lately rejected
.of Westminster, a sufficient number of visitors looked
in at this exhibition to prove that the public estimate
talent, and can form a sufficiently correct judgment
of what is worth being seen. A notice of the new
picture exhibited, the " City of Vienna," has already
been given in our columns, and it is, therefore, un-
necessary to say anything further of its merits,
though it may be observed that the tone of colour is
fsmproved by exposure to the air and light. The
.other pictures, particularly the view of Athens, are as
much admired as ever. They are certainly amongst
th• best things Mr. Burford has produced, and will
secure the reputation he has deservedly acquired by
=any delightful pictures.
London, England, 1848-04-25

HAN( VEIL

Accounts from Hanover to the 20th have been re-
ceived.

By the energetic exerti tins of the Minister peace
and order has been restored at Hildesheim. Twenty-
seven of the ringleaders have been arrested, and a
committee of investigation Las already been appointed.
General VON RETTBERG, who had the command at
Hildesheim, has tendered his resignation. He had
received orders immediabsly to resort to arms if the
imposed conditions were not complied with; and
although the command was stringent, the veteran
general fell into an unlooked-for dilemma, which
caused him to delay the carrying out of his orders.
The Government plenipotentiary requested him
to delay till he should return with a deputation
from Hanover, which should effect the release of
IVeinhagen, from which: step the return of peace
was confidently looked stir. The general gave his
word of honour, but the Government plenipotentiary
did not return, and the ;general, who was bound by
his word not to resort to severe measures, sent an
officer to Hanover by an extra train, for the purpose
of receiving orders. The answer was his dismissal.
The general, who was greatly beloved, is univer-
sally pitied, as he was th brave soldier in his young
days.
Lieutenant-General ITALKETT, commander of the
Schleswig Holstein army, has sent an aide-decamp,
Captain LEONHARD, with the notification that all the
preparations were complete. He has returned to
Rendsburg, charged with the command immediately
to attack the Danes. Major WISSELL, of the artil-
lery, is charged to throw up fortifications at the
mouth of the Elbe and the Weser, and will start for
those places forthwith.
London, England, 1848-04-25

ROME.

The Roman Minister of Finance has published the
following ordonnance, making notes of the Roman
Bank a legal tender :--
"Considering that from the report of the Director of
the Bank the active capital of the Bank far exceeds its
obligations;
"Considering that notwithstanding this state of things
an unjustifiable panic has been felt tor the last few days,
and which caused an extraordinary run on the establish-
ment for cash;
" Considering that in such a state of things the Bank
would be compelled to suspend its discounts, to the great
injury of trade and commerce;
"The Minister of Finance decrees as follows:

1. For three months from the date of this decree
the notes of the Roman Bank shall be received as legal
tender, both by private individuals and by public estab-
lishments.

"2. During the same period of three months the
Bank is released from its obligation to reimburse its notes
in cash.

"3. The privilege of the Bank to issue notes to the
amount of one million-and-a-half scudi is reduced to
800,000 scudi, a sum which it cannot exceed.
"4. As long as the Bank notes shall remain a legal
tender, the Bauk shall confine its operations exclu-
sively to discounts, and to the public service.
" 5. The state of the Bank should be published weekly
in the official Gazette.

"As an additional guarantee, the holders of Bank
notes, as long as they shall be considered as a legal
tender, may exchange them for Treasury Bonds, bear-
ing interest and payable in cash as their maturity ; or
London, England, 1848-04-25

SPORTING INTELLIG ONCE.

NEWMARKET FIRST SPRING MEETING.
MONDAY.
Sweepstakes of 100 sovs. each, hft (redact-El to a match).
R. M. •
Mr. Bowes's ell cby lit tman Platoff, Bst 31b (F. Butler) 1
Mr. E. R. Clark's
Betting-6 to son the Hetman Platoff colt. A slow
race to the cords, and a close run in, the favourite win-
ning by a head. Run in 2 min. 10 secs.
Handicap Sweepstakes of 20 sovs. each, h ft, &c. T.Y.C.
(7 Subs., 3 of whom declared.)
Colonel Peel's Vert Vert, 4 yrs, Bst 41b ... (Nat) 1
Lord Exeter's Carissimt, 6 yrs, Bst 61b ••• 2
Sir R. Pigot's Prioress, 4 yrs, Bst 71b
Count Bathyany's Ptolemseus, 8 yrs, 7st 31b... ... 4
Betting-6 to 4 agst Carissima, and 2to 1 agst Vert
Vert. Carissima, with Ptelommus and Vert Vert in
waiting, made running to the cords, where she was joined
by Vert Vert, who headed her half way up and won
cleverly by a length; Prioress a bad third. Run in 1
min. 10 secs.

four, 7st Slb; five,
Sweepstakes of 20 soya, each; for three yrs old, 7st
R.T. ;
Mr. Payne's Clementine, 4 yrs •••
get 2lh six and aged, 9st 41b,
Duke of Bedford's Bridle, 4 yrs -•
Mr. Watts's Goose, $ yrs •••
2tol on Bridle. Goose led off, but after running 150
yards, was headed by Bridle, who made play at an
the last three or four strides, won by
in-
different pace until half way up the cords, she was then
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joined and headed by Clementine, who, clearing her in
Lord
owo
rl Sweepstakes
veslt a.Akpne
oss
oi:
1 min. 56 secs. a'lengtb. Run in
ol
'efst tßs' :a: sous,krabni te
R.M. (8 Subs.)
Lord Glasgow's c by Don John
Mr. Greville's Rosslyn-
-2 to 1 on Rosslyn, and 7 to 2 agst
not mentioned. Backbiter took the lead at starting,
made all the running, and won by a length, Lord Glas-
gow's colt beating the favourite by a neck. Run in 1
orneaich.7.; for colts, get 71b each
min. 56 secs.
Sweepstakes of 50 soya.; colts, Bst 71b; fillies, Bst 31b.
Backbiter; the ;tilers
Mr. Osbaldeston's Fuglemau ... (F. Butler) 1
Lord Albemark's Kangaroo Duke of Richmond's Helier Skelter ... 2
Lord Exeter's Xanthus ~, •• ..
5 to 4 agst Kangaroo, andd-6 to 4 agst Fugleman.
Xanthus cut out the work to the T.Y.C. starting-post,
where his followers passed him, Ilelter Skelter leading,
with Fugleman in close attoadanee. They came thus
into the bottom, where Fugleman went up, took the lead
in the cords, and won by a length ; Kangaroo a bad
third. Run in 2 min. 32 secs.
The Evergreen Stakes of 100 sous. each, h ft ; colts, Sat
71b ; fillies Bst 21b, &c. D.M. Five Subs.
Mr. Bouverie's Prairie Bird, 7st 131 b ... (Marson) 1
Duke of Bedford's Sable, 7st 131 b ... ... „, 2
7 to 2 on Prairie Bird, who made all the running,
and won easily by half a length. Time 1 min. 48 secs.
Sweepstakes of 200 soya, each ; colts, Bst 7lb ; fillies
Bst 21b. D.M. Four Subs.

... (Nat)

(Butler) 1

Mr. Payne's Glendower ...
Colonel Anson's Backbiter _

(Nat) 1

Lord Glasgow's c, by Don John—lntemperance 3
3tol on Glendower. Backbiter made running at a
steady pace to the cords, where he was joined by the
favourite, who quitted him in a few strides, and won
easy by a length; the Don John colt beaten off. Bun in
1 min. 53 sec.
London, England, 1848-04-25

EYEBROWS, MuUSTACHIOS, and WHIS-
KERS produced in a few weeks, and Baldness remeyed and
prevented by the use of GRIMSTONE'S AROMATIC REGENE-
RATOR, an essential spirit, drawn from aromatic herbs and flowers,
a few drops of which cure headache in a few minutes ; it is also a
most delightful, fragrant toilet perfume. Sold only in triangular
bottles, protected by the Government stamp, at 4s. ; double the size,
; and double this size, 1 ls. each ; enclosed in a Pamphlet, con-
taining testimonials of undsubted authority, entitled " Three Minutes'
Advice on tke Growth and Preservation of the Human Hair, &c."
By post, 4s. 6d., 7s. fid„ and 125., for money orders weir.
Sold wholesale only at Grimstone's lierbary, Highgate, near
London ; and by Messrs. Barclay and Son, Farringdon-street ; Sanger,
Oxford-street; Messrs. Butler and Co.,Clieapside Fisher and Toiler,
Conduit-street ; Mr. Johnston, medicine warehouse, 68, Cornhill •
and by all Chemists, Perfumers, and others For Edinburgh, J. and
R. Raimes, Leith-walk ; for Manchester, eresehe and Sea, Adver
User-office.
London, England, 1848-04-25

HANOVER.

Accounts from Hanover to the 20th have been re
ceived.

By the energetic exertions of the Minister peace
and order has been restored at Hildesheim. Twenty-
seven of the ringleaders have been arrested, and a
committee of investigation has already been appointed.
General VON RETTIIERG, who had the command at
Hildesheim, has tendered his resignation. He had
received orders immediately to resort to arms if the
imposed conditions were not complied with; and
although the command was stringent, the veteran
general fell into an unlooked-for dilemma, which
caused him to delay the carrying out of his orders.
The Government plenipotentiary requested him
to delay till he should return with a deputation
from Hanover, which should effect the release of
\Veinhagen, from which step the return of peace
was confidently looked for. The general gave his
word of honour, but the Government plenipotentiary
did not return, and the general, who was bound by
his word not to resort to severe measures, sent an
officer to Hanover by an extra train, for the purpose
of receiving orders. The answer was his dismissal.
The general, who was greatly beloved, is univer-
sally pitied, as he was a brave soldier in his young
days.
Lieutenant-General HALLETT, commander of the
Schleswig Holstein army, has sent an aide-decamp,
Captain LEONUABD, with the notification that all the
preparations were complete. He has returned to
Rendsburg, charged with the command immediately
to attack the Danes. Major WissELL, of the artil-
lery, is charged to throw up fortifications at the
mouth of the Elbe and the Weser, and will start for
those places forthwith.
London, England, 1848-04-25

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times, containing 29,028 letters.
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London, England, 1848-04-25

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London, England, 1848-04-25

MAR YLEBONE.

The exquisite judgment which Mrs. Warner dis-
played last night in the entertainments she provided
for Easter Monday has never been exceeded since this
truly elegant little theatre has been under her
management. Instead of resorting to any meritri-
emus or holiday-style attractions, she relied upon the
good taste of her friends and the judicious portion of
the public for support, and proffered them in return
—what, now-a-days, unfortunately, is to be rarely
enjoyed—a genuine representation of one of Shak-
spere's plays. To this end she engaged Macready—
a name that has not undeservedly become endeared
to the lovers of the "legitimate" drama—though why
legitimate, by-the-by, we never could rightly under-
stand. Be that as it may, Macready appeared, and
performed his part : but before we speak of him let us
notice one peculiar feature of the evening. Boxes,
pit, and gallery, were crowded, the latter to the very
ceiling ; it was Easter Monday ; and yet not a
whisper was heard from any part of the house during
the whole of the performance. This is li'erally
true. To what is this to be ascribed ? Partly, no
doubt, to the understood spirit in which this theatre
is conducted,—that of an endeavour to create a taste
for the drama; but partly also, we hope, despite of
give
to perversions that men of sinister minds would
to the feelings and tastes of the people, t.o the itn-
iiroved habits of those who are more particularly ac-
customed to avail themselves of these seasons of
relaxation to resort to such places. It would be
,a
work of supererogation to speak of Mr. Macready
London, England, 1848-04-25

BIRKENHEAD AND LIVERPOOL

• DOCK AMALGAMATION.
The question of the amalgamation of the Birken-
head Docks with the Liverpool Dock Trust having
been a subject of discussion during the last few days,
both in Liverpool and Birkenhead, we lay before our
readers the following points, which have been sug-
gested in a communication from a correspondent, as
some of the advantages likely to accrue to the
public by such an arrangement.
That they would be under the control of commer-
cial men resident upon the spot, and thus a saving of
6,0001. or 7,0001. per annum, in engineering and
other charges, be effected by the whole being under
one management, relieving, therefore, the trade of
the Mersey to that extent.
That shipowners, by paying one rate, could dis-
charge the vessels at Liverpool, and lout at Birken-
head, or rice versa.
That, by an outlay of 40,0001. or 50,0001. the
large dock of 150 acres at Birkenhead could be made
available for the timber trade and manufacturing
purposes, in five or six months, and the port of Liver-
pool be made this year the cheapest depot for timber
in the country.
That the construction of the tidal basin and other
outer works at Birkenhead could be proceeding, the
upper dock of 150 acres being at the same time
available for trade.

That the Birkenhead works, if undertaken by Li-
verpool, would be more promptly and economically
completed by a :resident engineer and management,
and without any Government aid, than by a trust
virtually appointed by the Crown, and an engineer
resident in London, and inspectors and servants to be
appointed by the Crown, and paid out of the rates
raised from the public.
That in Liverpool, the ship•buildinv trade is not
and cannot be properly accommodated ; at Birken-
head it could be to any extent.
That Liverpool, as a port for valuable produce, such
as sugar, cotton, rice, tea, Sze., offers very great facili-
ties, which will be increased by the erection of ware-
houses on the dock quays.
That Birkenhead offers greater conveniences than
Liverpool for timber, grain, iron, and minerals, and
is naturally adapted for manufacturing establishments
requiring water frontage, such as ship-builders, iron-
founders, engineers, sugar houses, soaperies, &c., in
which kind of accommodation Liverpool is entirely
deficient.

Should the Liverpool Dock Trust, and the bond-
holders and other parties interested in the Birkenhead
Docks, come to any arrangement for an amalgama-
tion, there is little doubt that the Government will
be glad to be relieved, at this time, of the call to ad-
vance 220,0001. (as stated in the Bills before Parlia-
ment) to aid in completing the Birkenhead works,
and that Parliament would not even sanction such a
Bill if the works could be completed without their
interference.

By a suspension of the standing orders the transfer
of the Birkenhead Trust to Liverpool could, there is
no doubt, be carried this session of Parliament.—
Liverpool Albion.
London, England, 1848-04-25

VICIOIRIA.

The performances here were more highly seasoned
than usual in honour of the holidays. The first piece
bore the interesting title of "Rose Clinton, the Vic-
tim of Circumstantial Evidence." Mr. J. T. Johnson
enacted a young mechanic, the " victim " in question,
who is persecuted throughout the piece for a murder
and one or two robberies, of which be is innocent.
His troubles, however, end—or begin, according to
opinion—with the last scene, when he is united to
the heroine. The latter character is supported by
Miss Vincent, with her usual success; Mr. W.
Searle rendered a villain of the conventional cast
with the requisite breadth of effect ; and several
comic gentlemen had opportunities of displaying
their talents. A musical drama, entitled " Jean-
nette and Jeannot, or the Conscript's Bride,"
followed. It is founded upon the recently-pub-
lished " Songs of a Conscript," which are so well
known throughout the metropolis. It is, of course,
a love story : the hero, a peasant of Picardy, is
drawn for the conscription, and the heroine expresses
in her farewell song to him her fears " that he'll for-
get all the promises he made " directly he is out of
her sight. He withstands temptation, however, and
eventually is united to Jeannette, who has meantime
refused several brilliant offers. Considerable amuse-
ment was created, and not a little confusion, by a
noisy and sustained demand by the gallery of a
hornpipe from Jeannot, which a pathetic appeal from
that gentleman, who represented the incongruity of
such a proceeding in a French subject, scarcely
sufficed to silence. The audience were as numerous
and noisy as could be desired, and occupied every
part of the theatre, not only within sight of the
stage, but in places where no part of the perform-
ances could possibly be seen.
London, England, 1848-04-25

ROM E.

The Roman Minister of Fi nu nee has published the
following ordonnance, making notes of the Roman
Bank a legal tender :
" Considering that from the re port of the Director of
the Bank the active capital of tithe Bank far exceeds its
obligations;
" Considering that notwithstrai ding this state of things
an unjustifiable panic has been to It for the last few days,
and which caused an extraordi3 ry run on the establish-
ment for cash;
" Considering that in such a state of things the Bank
would be compelled to suspend it s discounts, to the great
injury of trade and commerce;
" The Minister of Finance d .eirees as follows:

"1. For three months from ihe date of this decree
the notes of the Roman Bank VI all be received as legal
tender, both by private indivith la.ls and by public estab-
lishments.

the same perio. I of three months the
Bank is released from its oblige tit in to reimburse its notes
in cash.

"3. The privilege of the Be,nl to issue notes to the
amount of ono million-and-a-ha If scudi is reduced to
800,000 scudi, a sum which it ce J inot exceed.
"4. As long as the Bank not es shall remain a legal
tender, the Bank shall confiim its operations exclu-
sively to discounts, and to the p iblie service.
" 5. The state of the Bank sh mild be published weekly
in the official Gazette.

" As an additional guarantee, the holders of Bank
notes, as long as they shall 1;4 considered as a legal
tender, may exchange them fos Treasury Bonds, bear-
ing interest and payable in cash as their maturity ; or

iu Liliire of which pay!w:nt, by mortgage on property,
the sale of which will take place irameiliately."
The Epoca of Rome of the 13th, after announces
ins the disturbances that took place there on the 11th,
adds that the civic guard made several arrests on the
occasion. All the rioters seized had arms and money
in abundance. The following day precautionary
measures were taken to secure public tranquillity
but the disturbances recommenced ; persons were
attacked in the streets, and their purses taken.
Cries of " bread" assailed the bakers' shops, via
when bread was offered to the crowd they de-
manded money instead. The energy of the Minister
of Police and the excellent conduct of the Civic
Guard soon put an end to the disorder. The whole
affair is attributed to foreign intrigue.

NAPLES.
By a decree of the 13th a further reduction is
made in the postage of all journals of one sheet, from
any part of Italy or from foreign parts. The reduc-
tion is one grain for two, so that one grain only (le°
than a halfpenny) is exacted for journals coming
London, England, 1848-04-25

(...kRAVESEND via BLACKWALL RAIL-
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To or from Blackwall or intermediate Piers,
Fere Cabin........ 9d. Saloon •. • • Is.
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From The Terrace Pier, Gravesend, at 7, 83(*, 9%, 11%, 1,3, 4,
6, and 7. Sundays, at 7, 83¢, 1134, 1,3, 4,5, 6, and 7.
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43,x, 536,. 6, and 7.. Sundays, at 9, 10, 11, 1%, 23;, 33%, 5,6,
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packets; Mr. Monk, Terrace Pier, Gravesend; or of Mr. Saunders,
Brunswick Wharf, Blackwall.
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ASTERN COUNTIES RAILWAY.
TENDERS FOR LOANS.
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sums or not less than 5001., for fixed periods, at the rate of 51. per
Cent. per Annum.

By order, C. P. RONEY, Secretary.
Bishopmgate Station, January 12, 1848.

THE CHESTER & HOLYHEAD RAILWAY
will be OPENED for Traffic between CHESTER and BAN-
GuR, on MONDAY next, May 1. The Trains for the month will be
as follows :

Departure from Cheater (to Bangor) • •
IP
St
lt

4 morning mail.
I() in the morning.

us-
VP
It V/ ••4 t° 2} in the afternoon
It .. 25 past 4
Departure from Bangor (to Chester) .. % past 6 } in the morning.
Pt tI
and 3 }
in the afternoon
Pt
and
SUNIAY TRAINS.

From Chester...... • 4 in the morning.
past 4 in the afternoon
From Bangor • . • 7 in the morning.
VI ...........•.••. 7 in the evening.
For further particulars, see Time Bills-.
By order,
GEORGE KING, Secretary.
61, Moorga to-street, London, April 24, 1846.
London, England, 1848-04-25

TO MR. PROUT, 229, STRAND.
" No. 208, Piccadilly, London, October 19, 1847.
" Sir.—lt is now three and a half years since I was sorely afflicted
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which I have had no return of the complaint.

" I trust you will give publicity to my case, that suffering humanity
may know how to obtain a remedy for this distressing disease.
" I am, Sir, your obedient humble servant,
" MICLIAEL NASMYTII."

The above testimonial is a further proof of the efficacy of Blair's
Gout and Rheumatic l'ills, which afford speedy relief to those afflicted
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head and face, and all analogous complaints.

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►/ lB4O.

vanced post were engaged for six hou rs. The
Danes 1,500 strong had come from Eck& forde, and
were opposed by about 500 Germans, who even-
tually drove them back at the point of tt e bayonet,
with considerable loss.

The immediate advance of the Germre n troops is
confidently expected ; hesitation on tY le part of
Hanover being now at an end.
An attack on Frederickstadt is anticil lted, as the
Danes have been strengthening their positions in
that neighbourhood.
London, England, 1848-04-25

FrHE CHESTER & HOLYHEAD RAILWAY
11 will be OPENED for Traffic between CHESTER and BAN-
G,,R, on MONDAY next, May 1. The Trains for the month will be
as follows :
Departure from Chester (to Bangor) • .

4 morning Mail
10 in the morning.

9/ It 9 1 ..1/ to 21 in the afternoon
1/ /9 91.
.25 past 4
Departure from Bangor (to Chester) ..% past 6
0 lin the morning.
.
PI IP 91
19
and aI in the afternoon
91
ft
and 7
Pt
SUNDAY TRAINS.

From Chester •
•• • •-•-•4 in the morning.
.•••••••••••
25 past 4 in the afternoon
7 in the morning.
7 in the evening.
For further particulars, see Time Bills.

From Bangor ...... • • .

By order,
GEORGE KING, Secretary.
61, Moorga te-street, London, April 24, 1848.

UNIVERSAL LIFE ASSURANCE OFFICE,
1, King William-street.
The Annual General Meeting of the Court of Proprietors of this
Society will be held on WEDNESDAY, the 10th day of May neat.
By order of the Board,
DAVID JONES, Actuary.
London, England, 1848-04-25

VICJ OJ.UA.

The performances here were more highly seasoned
than usual in honour of the holidays. The first piece
bore the interesting title of "Rose Clinton, the Vic-
tim of Circumstantial Evidence." Mr. J. T. Johnson
enacted a young mechanic, the " victim " in question,
who is persecuted throughout the piece for a murder
and one or two robberies, of which be is innocent.
His troubles, however, end—or begin, according to
opinion—with the last scene, when he is united to
the heroine. The latter character is supported by
Miss Vincent, with her usual success; Mr. W.
Searle rendered a villain of the conventional cast
with the requisite breadth of effect; and several
comic gentlemen had opportunities of displaying
their talents. A musical drama, entitled Jean-
nette and Jeannot, or the Conscript's Bride,"
followed. It is founded upon the recently-pub-
lished " Songs of a Conscript," which are so well
known throughout the metropolis. It is, of course,
a love story : the hero, a peasant of Picardy, is
drawn for the conscription, and the heroine expresses
in her farewell song to him her fears " that he'll for-
get all the promises he made " directly he is out of
her sight. He withstands temptation, however, and
eventually is united to Jeannette, who has meantime
refused several brilliant offers. Considerable amuse-
ment was created, and not a little confusion, by a
noisy and sustained demand by the gallery of a
hornpipe from Jeannot, which a pathetic appeal from
that gentleman, who represented the incongruity of
such a proceeding in a French subject, scarcely
sufficed ;;o silence. The audience were as numerous
and noisy as could be desired, and occupied every
part of the theatre, not only within sight of the
stage, but in places where no part of the perform-
ances could possibly be st-en.

C.REMORNE GARDENS.
These gardens came in ior a fair share of publio
patronage yesterday. The new balloon, built by Lieut.
Gale, and announced to ascend for the first time from
the grounds, being a prominent texture of the attrac-
tion. The " sight-seers" were, however, doome;l to
disappointment in this particular, the weather ren-iPr,
ing it utterly impossible for the ascent to take ple.kV,.
The disappointment was, however, fully compensa'
for by the varied character of the entertainments, an
the announcement that the balloon would positively
ascend on Wednesday next, when the ceremony of
christening would take place, was satisfactorily re-
ceived. In addition to which, the novelty of the ap-
pearance of the Female American Serenaders, from
the St. Jamse s Rooms, is announced.
London, England, 1848-04-25

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;•,rformAnce of Hamlet. His excellencies are already
well knows., and :.is faults—tor he is not withou`
them—rro as v 11 understood; but what avails it to
note either the one or the other ? He delights, he
impresses, he absorbs—and that is acting. Tears
ran down many a fair cheek while he portrayed
the harrowed feelings of a son, grieved more for the
sin of a mother than for the unnatural murder of a
much-loved father. We enter not into the metaphy-
sics of the character. Its anlaysis has been done by
better hands, and so often repeated that it would be a
kind of plagiarism to dwell upon it. Mr. Macready
reads the part, in our judgment, most correctly :—we
never lose sight of the assumed madnesss of Hamlet;
that assumption, however, though always subservient
to his ultimate intent, is never obtrusive or self-be-
traying. He subdues it "to the bent of his humour."
In his soliloquies Mr. Macready has acquired a style
that, while it challenges our judgment, nevertheless
gratifies our wishes. We are pleased,—and yet
criticism would say there was a liberty in it which
strict propriety would condemn. He sometimes de-
scends into a colloquial tone that jars sadly with the
passion that the previous passages, delivered with the
intensest energy, have excited. It is as if he were
exhausted, and lapsed into a momentary state of in-
sensibility. But time tells with all of us, and
Macready is not quite so young as he was when: he
first delighted London audiences. Mrs. Warner per-
formed Gertrude ; the character has nothing agree-
able about it. The chamber scene is the only oppor-
tunity afforded her for any display, and there that
lady sustained the high reputation she has justly ac-
quired. Miss Huddart, as Ophelia, acquitted her-
self very creditably, but she sang the snatches of
songs in rather too ambitious a spirit. Shakspere,
we opine, did not intend Ophelia to be a vocalist—in
all probability the poor girl never sang, except to her
master, a verse in her life till grief bewildered her
b gently,
rain. We cannot omit saying one word in praise
of the ghost. Mr. Marston did his bidding, if not
'
yet
exceedingly well. The scenery, as is
always the case at this iheatre, was most complete
and effective. Ophelia's funeral afforded the artist an
opportunity •wtoithintroduce a country church and
priests, and maideewnse(bi
churchyard,
which, when vi a landscape in the background,
, with the solemn ceremony of
reeved girl to her earing the body of the poor be-
effect. After the grave, produced a most impressive
tragedy,amusing
which was somewhat long
in its performance, an
farce, called " Turn
Out," closed the entertailnsniinegrits; and we cannot
without saying,
reflected great credit,
conclude our brief notice
whole proceeding of the eveningthat the
both on the audience and on the lady who :
to their amusement. ministered
London, England, 1848-04-25

SWITZERLAND.

The Swiss Directory has just receive( l a communi-
cation from the Apostolical Nuncio, am :re( lited to the
Confederation, declaratory of the int en tion of the
Holy See to aid, by every means in fits power, the
social reforms now in progress, not onl y in Switzer-
land, but throughout the world. TI ie advance in
civilization, it says, has called for a c( irresponding
change in the views of the Church, Which, though
infaHible in points of doctrine, deem s it proper to
consent to alterations in rules of worla conduct, to
suit the present times. It then propo!;e s the follow-
ing bases of a general arrangement bet areen the Holy
See and the Confederation on matters vvhich have of
late come under discussion :

" 1. A definitive solution of the diffiu'iti es relating to
the convents, attention being paid to tit p necessities of
the present times, and to the particular, ,circumstances
of each canton.

" 2. Rectifications in the circumscripti or s of the epic•
copal jurisdiction, wherever the wants of ;the population
seem to demand them.

" 3. To examine if there is not occsi ion to modify
the mode of nominating bishops and ot.hur church dig-
nitaries, so as that the position of the interior clergy
may be improved, and unworthy men 'kept out of the
church.

"4. To establish rules to regulate .the immunities,
property, and income of the clergy, i n those cantons
where difficulties have arisen on the subj ec t.
" 5. The maintenance or foundation of e stablishments
of education, to form amongst the in ha bitants of the
country a moral and well-educated Catholic clergy.
"6. To introduce fitting modifications in the dis-
cipline now in force relative to mixed marriages,
fetes, &e.

" if, as I hope (says the Nuncio in conclusion), these
different points should be successfully regulated in an
amicable manner between the two authorities, spiritual
and temporal, religious peace will find its,elf established
on the most firm and honourable bases ;throughout the
Confederation. For my part, I have .to express my
ardent nish that this idea may be reahaca by our com-
mon efforts."
London, England, 1848-04-25

1101VLANDS' MACASSAR OIL.
It may with truth be averred, that ROWLANI)S' MACAS-
SAR OIL has enjoyed an extent of patronage and public favour dar-
ing the last half century which is totally unexampled in the annals
of felicitous discovery. The extraordinary efficacy, and happy amal-
gamation of its purely exotic materials, have rendered it justly re-
nowned throughout the world for its remarkable virtues in nourish-
ing, preserving, and beautifying the Human Hair. It Insinuates
LA balsamic properties into the pores of the head, nourishes the Hair
in its embryo state, cleanses it from scurf and dandruff, accelerates
its growth, sustains it in maturity, and continues its possession of
healthy vigour, silky softness, and luxurious redundancy to the latest
period of human life. In the growth of Whiskers, Eyebrows, and
Mustachois, it is also unfailing in its stimulative operations. For Chil-
dren it is especially recommended, as forming the basis of a Beau-
titld Head of Hair, and rendering the use of the fine comb unne-
cessary.
Its invaluable properties have obtained the especial Patronage of
her Majesty the Queen, the Court, and the whole of the Royal Family
of Great Britain, and of every Court of the civilised world ; and the
high esteem in which it is universally held, together with numerous
Testimonials constantly received of its efficacy, afford the best and
surest proofs of Its merits.
Price 3s. 6d. and 7s. ; or Family Bottles (equal to four small) at
10s. 6d., and double that size, 21s.
Caution.--On the Wrapper of each Bottle of the Genuine Article
are these words, in Two lines,
London, England, 1848-04-25

STRAND.

The entertainments at this theatre last evening
commenced with Boyle Barnard's popular drama of
" Woman's Faith," in which we were glad to see
our old favourite Tarnold, who sustains one of the
leading parts, has again joined the company of this
theatre, and last evening he acted with his accus-
tomed ability and care. The character of De Lisle
found an efficient representative in Air. H. Cooper.
Among the new engagements we find Mr. Craven,
a painstaking actor, and Miss E. Be w. When this
lady has become more acquainted with stage business
she will be an acquisition. The Easter novelty was
a burlesque, entitled " Sir Rupert the Fearless, a
Legend of the Rhine," it contains an abundance of
excellent jokes and puns on the passing topics of the
day—it was quite successful. Oxberry sustained the
character of the gallant hero capitally, and Mdlle.
L. Blanche acquitted herself with her usual excellence.
Romer, as the esquire Tristram, made the most of
his character, which was much relished by the
audience. The entertainments concluded with "The
Crummleses," in which Mr. Bender hit the character
of the country manager to the life, it was laughable in
the extreme to witness the miseries of a manager
during a rehearsal. The house was well and re-
spectably filled.
London, England, 1848-04-25

THE POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION.

From the great number of persons who visited this
place in the course of yesterday, it would appear that
neither rain nor any unpleasant combination of the
elements will prevent people going where they think
they shall meet with something worth being seen or
heard. The gallerie. and the two theatres were filled
with visitors. The new theatre is a very fine room,
and well adapted fur lectures or exhibitions of scien-
tific effects. The great number of models and speci-
mens with which the institution abounds have been
re-arranged and classified with proper attention to
their various characters and natures, and the bill of
fare, which consists of lectures by Dr. Ryan and
Professor Bachoffner, musical illustrations, dissolving
views, &c., affords a variety sufficient to amuse and
instruct visitors of every taste. The diving bell was
yesterday a great attraction, the seats within being
eagerly sought after by the intrepid of both sexes.
Some experiments were made with Captain Smith's
(R.N.) belt, the life and property preserver, which
were completely successful. Amongst the numerous
minor exhibitions of art were some beautiful cut
stones or seals by Mr. Giffard of various wild animals ;
they are very elaborate.