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London, England, 1856-03-25

CITY OF LONDOv.

The groat success which attended tho experiment made
by the enterprising lessees of this theatre, previous to
Christmas, in the introduction of first-class operas, has in-
duced them to make more extensive arrangements for the
perf6rmance of them, and to introduce some of the most
popular of them as a fitting and appropriate Easter treat
for their numerous visitors. The performances last even-
ing commenced with the favourite opera of " La Sou-
nainbula," the part of mina being sustained by Mdlle.
Nem, whi ;le afforded her ample scope for the display of her
,brilliant powers as a Binger. The parts of Elvin° and the
Count Rodolpho were wall sustained by Mr. St. Albyu
and Mr. P. Corsi. Ties opera was followed by an histo-
rical E astern ip ctacle, in three acts, by Mr. Maurice
Phil-
lips, entitled " Ashuarius, or the Triumph of the Jewish
Queen." The piece is put upon the stage in the most gor-
geous manner. Ties scenery connected ‘iith it is magnifi-
cent, and the manner in which it was received gave indi•
cation of its baring a long and successful run.
London, England, 1856-03-25

A LLSOPP'S PALE ALE.—Reduction in Price.
—HARRINGTON. PARKER, and CO., Wine and ~eer
Merchants, 51X,, Pall-Mall, are now delivering the March itrewings
of the above celebrated Ale, in Casks of 18 Gallons at 335. each
Also

ALLSOPP'S PALE ALE IN BOTTLE,
Imperial Pints at 55., Imperial llalf-pinto, fur Lunzhoon, 3s.
Pail-mall, March 17, MG.
London, England, 1856-03-25

MR. GORDON CUMMING.

Thoso who take an interest iu marvellous and daring
adventures may pass a pleasant and not uninstructive
hour or two in examining Mr. Cumming's collection of
trophies, from the wild animals in the African deserts,
and in listening to his recital of the more remarkable
incidents of his long sojourn in that dreary and unhealthy
region of the world. Yesterday " the Lion Slayer" came
in for a full share of the public patronage, thus proving
that the attraction of his little museum is something more
than ephemeral.

MADAME TUSSAUD'S.
This exhibition has obtained a world-wide celebrity, and
no one feels that he hag completed the tour of Loudon sights
until he has seen the collection of life-like figures which it
contains. There has been some talk of late of forming a
portrait gallery of historical personages, but here we have a
gallery, not consisting simply of portraits, but of almost
-perfect -1111-lenth medals of the dietiogaiehed iadividttsl4
London, England, 1856-03-25

Harold dreamed of, and Philip Leigh could have
comprehended, had he known them. The
lofty
standard of his actions was purer than the high en-
deavours of his brother Gerald could attain to, for
he wanted the crowning gift of charity. Those vlb°
are interested by works of feeling will appreciate
" Margaret and her Bridesmaids," and if they
censure smite points, and criticise some characters,
will acknowledge the heroine to be a worthy centre
of attraction to the narrative, while they adoirie
the talent, that gives power to the actors, lee
es
vivacity to the scenes, and sheds lustre over the
descriptions.
London, England, 1856-03-25

ROYAL GALLERY OF ILLUSTRATION.

Some time ago Miss P. Horton introduced to the public
a now musical entertainment, which she brought out, and
has since continued to repeat, at the Royal Gallery of Il-
lustration in Regent-street. Suggested, no doubt, by the
success of Mr. Woodin, the ides struck her that she could
give the female faces of life ; and well and carefully has she
carried out the conception. While on the stage Miss P.
Norton was recognised as an exquisite vocalist of the
English school; lout here, in her own immediate drawing-
room sphere, she is perhaps more at home, and her singing
and playing are so highly finished and pleasing as to com-
mand universal admiration. Her entertainment has boon
so recently noticed at such length as to make it unneces-
sary to go over the ground again; but we may mention
that last night she had a full house. and most of her pun-
cipal scenes and songs were either encored or enthusiasti-
cally applauded.
London, England, 1856-03-25

THE EASTER VESTRIES.

ST. PANCRAS. —Yestrilay the vestry of St. Pancras
assembled at the Vestryhall, Camden Town, for the
purpose of electing churchwardens and directors of the
poor for the year ensuing.
ST. ANNE, WESTMINSTER.—YestorIay forenoon, at
ten o'clock, a meeting of the vestry took plaee, when
Mr. W. Addis and Mr. C. Jeffreys were elected without
opposition.
ST. MARTIN-IN-THE-FIELDS.—Mr. Latchford having
been elected by a show of hands, the friends of Mr.
Rose demanded a poll, which will commence this morn-

ing.
ST. ANDREW, HOLBORN.-Mr. Alfred Sweating, was
appointed churchwarden for the year ensuing.
ST. MARY, WHITECHAPEL.—Mr. H. Strand, Mr. J.
Powell, and Mr. J. Perkins, were chosen churchwardens
for the ensuing year.
I MILE-END OLD Towx.—Mr. Stephenson and Mr.
Rogers were re-elected churekwardeice.
London, England, 1856-03-25

by Russia.

Accounts from St. Petersburg are filled with
the bitterness of feeling manifested towards Aus-
tria in the highest circles there.
The weather has been so severe, that the
blockade of the Baltic ports is fully established
without the cruisers of the Allied squadrons.

JASSY, MARCH 22.

The courier who was the bearer of a formal
demand for a union of the Principalities, ad-
dressed to Count Walewski, has been arrested at

Czernowitz. Any manifestation of our wishes
has been forbidden. The Etoile du Danube is

suppressed."

The Journal de Constantinople of the 12th, in
announcing the arrival of Omer Pacha, states
that leave of absence was only granted him on
account of the state of his health. Letters from
the Crimea state that the abundance of snow
lately fallen has prevented the interchange of
visits of politeness between the Russians and the
Allies. The health of the allied armies has
much improved, in consequence of the hygienic
measures that have been adapted. General
Mouravieff has, it is said, received considerable
reinforcements by the Caspian Sea and Tiflis.
He has now 15,000 cavalry under his command.

The Greek journals warmly oppose the nomi-
nation of the new mixisters. There have been
several changes among the prefects in Greece,
and a number of the mayors have been dismissed
for inertness as regards the brigands. The
director of the Bank of Athens is about to found
a branch establishment at Constantinople. M.
A. de Rothschild is about to proceed to Alex-
andria.

Accounts from Kertch of the 'ith, state that
General Vivian is completely recovered from his

late illness.

FRANCE.
PARIS, MONDAY EVENING.
The Congress held another sitting to-day.
The Empress and Prince remain in excellent
London, England, 1856-03-25

who occupy the roost prominent positions in con tempo-
rary history. There is the King of Strdinia, General Can-
iobert, the King of Danmark, the Duke of Cambridge,
the Emperor and Empress of the French, the Emperor and
Empress of Austria, the late Emperor of Russia, Marshal
St. Arnani, Lord Raglan, the Sultan, Omar Pasha, and
a whole host of eminent mon of all nations and countries.
The Napoleon chpinber, which has for many years been a
prominent feature of the exhibition, appears to have in-
creased in attraction since the star of the Isiapoleen'family
has been in the ascendant, and every relio there displayed
is examined with the 341110 interest which was evinced when
the room was first opened to the public.
London, England, 1856-03-25

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ACASSAK OIL, now in circulation, and which so nearly resemble
;he original as trequently t' deceive theomw:try—they have em-
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at great cost, and by a peculiar process of their own, have succeeded
m producing from steel AN EW LABEL," which cannot be forged.
(Lis composed of a section of an engine-hinted eircl, repeated one
hundred and thirty times —and forms an original lace-work ground,
upon which is engraved in white lette-s,
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Perfumers.
London, England, 1856-03-25

SOCIETY OF ARTS.

The annual collection of specimens, models, and draw.
logs, illustrative of recent inventions, was opened at the
Society's house yesterday (Monday). Though the number
of articles exhibited is less than for several years past—.
due probably to the fact th it the Crystal Palace Company
is now seeking to make a feature of the same idea, and also
that the architects have recently had one for building ma•
terials and contrivances—there is yet much material for
thought for those interested in mechanical or industrial
pursuits. The ample illustrated catalogue of itself contains
much that cannot fail to be serviceable. The articles are
grouped under six classes ; 1, motiv) m ichines, inclediug
railway mechanism ; 2, manufacturing machines and tools;
3, building contrivances and materials and hardware ;. 4,
philosophical instruments and nav,d and military meohan-
ism ; 5, agricultural implements and saddlery ; and 6,
miscellaneous. The exhibition was well attended through-
out the day. It will remain open, we understand, for
about six weeks. Admission is obtained by member's order.
London, England, 1856-03-25

P.A.NOPTICON.-

Doubtless many of our readers, who have occasion to pass
the Waterloo or Suspension bridges at night, have hail their
attention drawn to a series of illuminated turrets on the
Middlesex side of the river. They may have pondered over
conjectures as to the meaning of these eleVated lights ; and
to satisfy curiosity, it m iy be mentioned that they form the
summit of the Royal Panopticon of Science wad Art in
Leicester-square. The title of this exhibition fully indi-
cates its character, and, like its nsighbonr, the Gz eat
Globe, it was established with a view of combining amuse-
ment with instruction. This object it has attained in as
eminent degree, for while you have here something to
please the eye, you have also something else by its side to
instruct the mind. Exquisite works of art and models of
beautiful machinery are relieved by dioramic glimpses of
Italy, costuoramic views of Paris, St. Petersburg, and
Moscow, and occasional musical performances. At inter-
vals there are lectures on chemistry and natural magic ;
while is the centre of the building there is always to be
seen at play a luminous and chromatic fountain, constantly
throwing up its water to a height of 103 feet at least.
Yesterday the Royal Panopticon met with a fair share
of public patronage, and no doubt will continue. to be a
favourite resort throughout the holidays.
London, England, 1856-03-25

MONT BLANC.

Mr. Ally.,rt Smith still holds his ground at the Egyptian-
hall, and he was honoured last night, as indeed ho is almost
every evening, with as large a company as his theatre
could conveniently hold, for, by the excellent arrange-
ments which he adopts, the visitors are spared all the an-
noyance which results from an "overflowing" audience.
The excursion to Mont Blanc, flu ()ugh Holland, and up
the Rhine, has been taken by so many hundreds in the com-
pany of Mr. Smith, and every particular concerning it,
and the odditias met on the way are now so generally
known that a word on the subject would be superfluous,
and we shall therefore content ourselves by saying that
this gentleman is as humorous and comical as ever, and
has lost not a jot of his wonted spirit and energy.
London, England, 1856-03-25

E. R. FORTF.R, ReSldent Director.
ANDREW FRANCIS, Secretary.

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London, England, 1856-03-25

MADAME TUSSATJD'S.

This exhibition has obtained a world-wide celebrity, and
no one feels that he has completed the tour of London sights
until he has seen the collection of life-like figures which it
contains. There has been some talk of late of forming a
portrait gallery of historical personages, but here we have a
gallery, not consisting simply of portraits, but of almost
perfect full-length models of the distinguished individualq
London, England, 1856-03-25

LLOYD'S SHIPPING.—(This Day.)

LONDON, March 25.—Wind this day at 110011, E. ;
moderate breeze and cloudy.
PORTSMOUTH, March 24.—Wind E.S.E.—Arrived--
Australia, from Callao ; Aro, Porto Rico, for Hamburg.
PLYMOUTH, March 24.—Wind E.—Arrived—Burling-
ton, from Hong Kong ; Roman Emperor, Calcutta ;
Blossom, Buenos Ayres.
FALMOUTH, March 24.—Wind E., strong gales—Ar-
rived—Maria Louisa, from Havana, for Bremen. The
Dutch vessel Alexandre, from Amsterdam to Alexandria,
grounded on her anchor in Restronquet Creek, on the 22d
iust., and filled with water. Off the port.—Eliza, from
Sydney, N.S.W.
OFF THE WIGHT, March 24.—Somnauth, from Bombay.
NEWPORT, March ?4.—Wind E.—Arrived—P. Pen-
dleton, from Havre, for New York ; Thomas James, Glou-
cester, for Quebol ; Ellen, Bristol, for St. Thomas.
ST. lvE's, March 24.—The brig Ernest, of La Hogue,
from Llanelly, struck on the Stones, and has come into
the pier in a sinking state, and ran into a small schooner,
which :s much damaged.
COWES, March 24.—Wind E,—Arrived—Jenny Lind,
from Mauritius.
OFF PORTLAND.—Parkfield from Maulmain.
JERSEY, March 23.—Wind E.—Arrived—Charies, from
Mauritius ; Spy, Newport, for Rio Janeiro.
YARMOUTH, March 24.—The Lamb, of Newcastle, was
run into whilst at anchor by the Tordenskjold, and re-
ceived some damage, but will proceed for London ; the
latter has taken assistance, and will come into the roads.

(PER ELEOTRIO TELEGRAPH.)
SOUTHAMPTON, Tuesday Morning.
Arrived—Light, Sign, Clara, and Edward, from Sun-
derland; Fidelity, Leader, and Wonder, steamer, Jersey;
Ruby and Christiana, London ; Taurus, Swansea. j
Dwewyn, Liverpool ; Crocus, Goole.
Sailed—Express, steamer, forJeisey; Atalanta, steamer,
Havre.

LIVERPOOL, Tuesday Morning.

Wind S.
Arrived—Allen Maria, from Savannah.
Sailed —Megara and Wilson Kennedy, for St. John's,
N.B. ; Houghton, New Orleans ; Catherine, for Nantes ;
Galeod and .Arsolia Julia, Lisbon ; Maria Spes Mea, Galatz•
Brazilian, Belize; Lady Anne, for Gibraltar; her,
Nantes.

QUEENSTOWN, March 23.

Wind E.S.E.

(BY SUBMARINE Alll3 BRITISH TELEGRAPH.)
GRAVESEND, Monday, 10.23 a.m.
Wind E. fresh ; tide six hours' ebb.
Arrived, March 24.—Sophia, from Seville ; Satins and
Acis, St. Michael's.
March 25.—Centurion, from Sydney; Christopher and
Centipede, St. Michael's ; Terra Nova, Dram ; Eliza,
Palermo ; Providence, Alexandria; Richard and Clara,
Mess ; Aden, Tabanka.
Sailed.—Goldfinder, for Port Adelaide; Corporation,
Lagos ; Meledgean, Leghorn.
DEAL, Tuesday, 9.30 a.m.
Wind E., fresh.
Passed.—Highland Mary, from Shields, for Caldera.
Sailed.—Edgar Atheling, for Singapore.

MARKET NEWS.—(This Day.)

NIT MARKETS.

SIIITLIFIELD.—Meadow hay, 41 Os to 5/ 15s ; clover do.,
4/ 10s to 6/ 15s ; and straw, 11 4s to 11 9s per load.
A moderate supply and a sluggish trade.
CUMBERLAND.—Meadow hay, 414 s to 51 15s; clover do.,
41 lOs to 6/ 12s ; and straw, 11 4s to 11 103 per load.
Both hay and straw sold slowly, at late rates.
WHITECIIAPEL.—Meadow hay, 4/ Os to 5/ 15s ; clover
do., 4/ 5s to GI 15s ; and straw, 1/ 4s to 11 10s per load.
Trade dull.
London, England, 1856-03-25

ADEL PHI.

There ♦►as no novelty at the above theatre last night,
unless the reappearance of.fir. Wright, after a short
absence, may be described as such. The entertainments
consisted of the well-known pieces, " Domestic Economy"
and "Urgent Private Affairs," with the highly-successful
pantomime, " Jack and the Bean-stalk." The house was
nevertheless quite full, and the' principal performers
exerted themselves most xeslo,usly and witli the greatett
success.
London, England, 1856-03-25

BURFORD'S PANORAMA.

Mr. Burford has long bees celebrated for the splendour
and accuracy of his panoramic entertainments. The one
which he is now exhibiting iepresents the fall and interior
of Sebastopol. The panorama is painted from sketches
taken from the Malakhoff, by Capt. Verschoyle, of the
Grenadier Guards, and the city, fortifications, and subu►bs
are depicted with life-like fidelity, as they were seen imme-
diately after the retreat of the Russians to the north side of
the harbour. In addition to the Sebastopol pictures, which
are of peculiar public interest at present, wohave a panorama
of the Battle of the Alma, and a series of lively sketches
taken from the picturesque scenery of the Bernese Alps.
Altogether, if simply a panoramic entertainment is wanted,
we know of none better than that which the visitor will
find at Mr. Burford's, Leicester-square.
London, England, 1856-03-25

WOODIN'S ENTERTAINMENT.

Mr. Woodia was the first gentleman to revive the I
Mathews' style of entertainment, which was so much ad-
mired by the playgoers of the last half-century. Some
three years ago Mr. Weodin made his debut at the Ade-
laide Gallery, and, although previously entirely unknown
to the public, yet he evinced so ranch versatile talent in a
dramatic melange, which ho called the " Carpet Bag and
Sketch-Book," that he soon became a general favourite in
the metropolis, and afterwards achieved an equal success
in a lengthened provincial tour. Returning again to Lon-
don, he re-opened his " Sketch-Book," with some addi-
tions collected during his country rambles, and the lovers
of drawing-room entertainments became, if possible, more
liberal in their support than they had been on his first ap-
pearance. Mr. Woodin's histrionic ability enables Lim to
grasp a wide range of character, while his accuracy in cos-
tume, and facility of transformation, almost lead the spec-
tator to the conviction that he is being deceived, and that
the different characters are represented by different indivi-
duals. It is not so, however, for the whole of the imperso-
nations, extending from youth to old ago, " from grave to
gay," are entirely and solely sustained by this veritable
artist himself. No wonder, then, that after keeping the
town for months " on the broad grin" alone and unaided
he should need some relaxation ; and accordingly he sought
repose in the romantic scenery which abounds in the neigh.
London, England, 1856-03-25

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London, England, 1856-03-25

BURFORD'S PANORAMA.

Mr. Burford has long been celebrated for the splendour
and accuracy of his panoramic entertainments. The one
which he is now exhibiting tepresents the fall and inte►ior
of Sebastopol. The panorama is painted from sketches
taken from the bfalakhoff, by Capt. Verschoyle, of ti e
Grenadier Guards, and the city, fortifications, and subut be
are depicted with lifelike fidelity, as they were seen imme-
diately aftor the retreat of the Russians to the north side of
the harbour. In addition to the Sebastopol pictures, which
nre of peculiar public interest at present, w• have a panorama
of the Battle of the Alma, and a series of lively sketches
taken from the picturesque sce►►ery of the Borneso Alps.
Alto;ether, if simply a panoramic entertainment is wanted,
we know of none better than th•st which the visitor will
find at Mr. Burford's, Leicester-square.
London, England, 1856-03-25

GREAT GLOBE, LEICESTER-SQUARE.

Throughout the whole of yesterday this famous gec,gra-
*cal exhibition was visited by hundreds of the more in-
(airing and practical Is diday-taakers, who, with the aid of
Mr. Wild's now dioramic tour "from Blackwell to Bala-
klava," made themselves masters of the various localities
which have become prominent in the progress of the war.
The diorama carries the imaginary traveller through most
of the principal continental cities, and lands him safely at
the Iron Gates of Constantinople. Here he is introduced
to the mysteries of Islamism, and having become fami-
liar with the principal features of the Turkish capital,
he is carried through the romantic scenery of the Bos-
phorus, and across the Black Sea to Balaklava harbour.
He next has an opportunity of witnessing mimic repre-
sentations of the situation and movements of the
allied armies. Returning by the Adriatic he is suddenly
transported to Rome, Venice, the Lago Mar;giore, and
thence he is hurried across the Alps by Monte Rosa, visit-
ing, on the way, the gallelies of 'sails and Gondo, pausing
only to admire the famous wonders of the Simplon. Ar-
rived at Interlacheu he agaiu finds himself on board a
steamer careering through the beautiful Lake of Geneva ;
and after being introduced to the notabilities of the fa-
mous watchmaking city of Geneva, he is transferred to
the Rhine boat, from the deck of which he has an oppor-
tunity of witnessing the world-renowned scenery of that
groat Prussian river, so truly described by Byron as " the
charm of this enchanted ground." Aided by the descrip-
tions of the lecturer, the spectator becomes almost as
much master of the scenes and localities as if he had
vi:ited them in propria persona : while, to increase his
means of instruction and amusement, he stands, as it were,
iu the very centre of a large model of the earth, and has
by his side lesser models, representing the siege of Sebas-
topol, Croustadt, the Baltic, Sweaborg, and Helsingfors.
No more agreeable or instructive entertainment for the
rising generation could be devised, and " raterfamilias "
would do well to bear this in mind when the juveniles are
debating the question of their Easter amusements.
London, England, 1856-03-25

LOVE, THE POLYPHONIST.

Mr. Love gives the public 12 reasons why they should
come and witness his performances. Ono of these is, that
he has got one of the neatest and most comfortable little
theatres of the kind in London ; and Lnother, that he has
repeated his entertainment we forget how many thousand
times. To the first we aro disposed to attach our imprima-
tur, for we have no doubt every one will find roam to sit
at his ease, and to see and hear without discomfort ; and,
as to the second there can be no question that one of the
safest tests of the merit of any particular performance is
the fact of its having been repeated on so many occasions.
Last night Mr. Love had a full share of the Easter holiday
makers.

ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS (REGENT'S-PARK).
The fine weather and the small charge for admission in-
duced yesterday a very groat nurnbtr of the holiday folks to
visit these delightful gardens, which have so long and se
successfully contributed to the amusement and instruction
of all ages and both sexes.

POLYTECIINIC.
This institution was well attended, and the new dis.
rolving views and experiments were duly applauded.

DR. KAHN'S MUSEUM.
This highly interesting exhibition was yesterday resorted
to by a nnnserous au l reipoctable concourse of persons.
There has been an addition of a number of models which
*re very finely exe :uteri ; and the place itself has been very
dlegantly decorated. The lectnree, delivered by Dr. Kahn
and Dr. Sexton in the coarse of the day, were highly in.
teresting and were attentively listened to.
London, England, 1856-03-25

STRAND.

This theatre is one of the few which have an Easter
burlesque this year. Of the pieco, however, little that is
good can be said. The only redeeming points aro one or
two of the scene painters' efforts, and the singing of Miss
Thirlwall. It is a pity that they should be wasted upon a
psrformanc.i such as that exhibited last night.
London, England, 1856-03-25

HAYMARKET.

After the comedy of " The Evil Genius," which was
admirably played lest evening, anew ballet was producer',
entitled, "El Gambusino ; or, the Mexican Go'd.
Seeker," for the purpose of the re-appearance of that
established favourite, Senora Perea Mena. The story of
the ballet is soon told. Enrique is in Mexico, gold dig-
ging. Pedro is a brigand, who has no taste for that kind
of exercise ; be therefore waits till the gold has been
found, shoots the finder, and quietly walks off with the
booty, which is no longer of any 1130 to the original
possessor. Not content with the "nuggets" of the de-
ceased Enrique, he proposes to himself to become master
of another of his treasures, in the person of his betrothed
Paquita, with which intent he arrives At the' lady's
villa, which has a beautiful prospect of the Mexidan
plains in the distance. He announces the- death of the
unfortunate lover ; the lady is distracted. The gold is
offered as compensation for any deficiency on his part
in the eyes of the betrothed, when compared with the
departed perfection, Enrique. Both the gold and the
lover are resolutely declined by the disconsolate one ;
but her father, Carlos, being led by the cupidityLsoem-
ingly inherent in stage papas—thinks a live adorer with
plenty of the "needful" far preferable to a deed ono,
who, idthcugh just placed above want, would be no
match for his daughter. He is proceeding to press his
practical notions upon her attention, when hie dumb
eloquence is cut short by the appearance of Enrique
himself, restored to life by a friend)), friar. The imposter
is got rid of, the lovers are restored to each other's arms,
the worldly parent is spared any further gymnaitic logic,
and the genius of the ballet seems to suggest that, all
excess of jeer and happiness o zer awl above that already
expressed must be made further manifest by every one
preset.t bounding about before the cottage of the bride
as long as their spirits and strength will enable them to
do so. These exciting displays of feeling take the varied
ferns of " Paso de A.eesion," a new "Zspeteado," Le:
Monola," and a grand finale by the whole strength of the
eancing corpi of the theatre.

Senora Peres, Nena is, of course, the leading spirit
thr..ughout. .She has lost none of her.attraction4,r either
as regards grace, vivacity, or aplomb, but is the same
joyols, brilliant, impulsive votary of terpsichore as ever.
She was most warmly welcomed, vehemently applauded,
and concluded amidst the usual shower of bouquets. Tae
dresses were gay, and the dancss spirited in the eitrerns.
The scene assumed at times a fulness of rich and ♦aijid
Tours, while the ever-chaig,ing com!_iinati.ms of
wreathing arms and whirling forms, glittering with
ornaments, to the metallic shake from the tambourines
and the exciting castanets, pr )(laced. a charming and an
exhilarating effect upon the spectatorm.
The scenery was very carefully pa,iuted by Mr. W.
Calleott ; the music was animated and apprJpriate, the
composition of Mr. E. Fitz'villia-n ; and the home wai
crowded.
London, England, 1856-03-25

MONT BLANC.

Mr. Albert Smith still holds his ground at the Egyptian-
hall, and he was honoured last night, as indeed ho is almost
every evening, with as large a company as his theatre
could conveniently hold, fur, by the excellent, arrange-
ments which he adopts, the visitors are spared all the an-
noyance which results from an " overflowing" audience.
The excursion to ➢font Blanc, tilt ough Holland, and up
the Rhino, has been taken by so many hundreds in the com-
pany of Mr. Smith, and every particular concerning it,
and the oddities met on the way are now so generally
known that a word on the subject would be superfluous,
and we shall therefore content ourselves by saying that
this gentleman is as humorous and comical as ever, and
has lost not a jot of his wonted spirit and energy.
London, England, 1856-03-25

PRINCEiS'S.

The entertainments provided last night were juliciously
selected, and included Mr. Dince's comic drama of the
" Wonderful Woman," the diabolical and magival repro-
'imitation entitled " Faust and Marguerite" (always a fa-
vourite with a holiday audience), and a new farce, called
"A. Prince for an Hour." The admirable portraitures of
Mr. Lbarles Kean, Miss Carlotta Leelercq, and Mrs. Win-
stanley in " Faust," and -of Mr. Frank Matthews in the
" Wonderful Woman," called down the repeated plaudits
of a crowded and fashionable house.
London, England, 1856-03-25

PANOPTICON.

Doubtless many of our readers, who have occasion to pass
the Waterloo or Suspension bridges at night, have had their
attention drawn to a series of illuminated turrets on the
Middlesex side of the river. They may have pondered over
conjectures as to the meaning of these elevated lights ; and
to satisfy curiosity, it may be mentioned that they form the
summit of the Royal Panopticou of Science and Art in
Leicester-square. The title of this exhibition fully indi-
cates its character, and, like its neighbour, the Great
Globe, it was established with a view of combining amuse-
ment with instruction. This object it has attained in an
eminent degree, for while you have here something to
please tho eye, you have also something else by its side to
instruct the mind. Exquisite works of art and models of
beautiful machinery are relieved by dioramic glimpses of
Italy, cosmoramie views of Paris, St. Petersburg, and
Moscow, and occasional musical performances. At inter-
vals there are lectures on chemistry and natural magic ;
while in the centre of the building there is always to be
seen r.t play a luminous and chromatic fountain, constantly
throwing up its water to a height of 100 feet at least.
Yesterday the Royal Panopticon met with a fair share
of public patronage, and no doubt will continue to be a
favourite resort throughout the holidays.
London, England, 1856-03-25

BRITISH MUSEUM.

The attonclance of visitors during the day reached soma
12,000 or 13,000. A large proportion appeared to belong
to the industrial classes, who conducted themselves in that
self-respecting manner which has become so striking a
characteristic of their order..

THE LATE ABDUCTION CASE.

Mansion-house—(This Day).

The reporter for The Suit newspaper handed to Sir W.
Carden a letter received by the editor of that paper,
containing ss. worth of postage stamps, for the stoker
of the Earl of Loasborough, Hamburg steamer. The
writer expressed his admiration at the Christian conduct
of the stocker, in pointing out to the poor girl the nefa•
rious hands into which she had got, and had forwarded
the above sum in the hope that others would follow his
example, and thus mark their sense of such noble and
disinterested conduct. The !otter was dated from Wor
tester, and signed " Double U."

Sir W. Carden said that no doubt the engineer woul d
Lei highly honoured at his conduct havi.g elicited this
mark of approbation, and he would hand it over to the
4,tficer connected with the case to give to him. Since
the subject had bean again mentioned, he stated that he
had received several letters since the inquiry alluded to,
detailing painful statements of young females who were
missing, and who, it was feared, had been decoyed away
by persons similar to those connected with this case.
London, England, 1856-03-25

who occupy the most prominent positions in coal

rary history. There is the King of Sardinia, General Caa
!abort, the King of Denmark, the Duke of Cambridge.
linsPeror and Empress of the French, the Emperor and
Empress of Austria, the late Emperor of Russia, Marshal
St. Arnaud, Lord Raglan, the Sultan, Omar Pasha, and
a whole host of eminent men of all nations and satittiat.
The Napoleon chamber, which has for many years besa *
prominent feature of the exhibition, appears to have is•
creased in attraction since the star of the Napoleon family
has been in the ascendant, and every relic there displayed
is examined with the sameinterest which was evinced whets
the room was first opened to the public.
London, England, 1856-01-17

RAILWAYS-70R CASH.

fr. c. e.
Orleans ... ............ 1120 Western... 717 50
Northern .. .......... 855 Strasburg
Lyons .......... . ... 1105 New Ditto 733 75
Mediterranean ...... 1230 Grand Central
Lyons GOII9VR - Teste — _
Cette .................. Austrian Corn. 715

THE WAR IN ASIA.
TURICISII CAM!. SEVA, MINURELIA, D. 12.__
Yesterday Omer Pashaf continued his retreat as far
as Bija, a village about four miles inland from
flopeli, and where it is supposed he will remain for
the winter. This morning he received the condi-
tions of the surrender of Kars, and as these are
more favourable than was hoped for, the Turks try
to flatter themselves that they have done some-
thing by their expedition. General Williams,
Major Lake, and the regular Turkish soldiery of
the garrison are detained as prisoners of war ; but
the Bashi-Bazouks, the Redifs, and all the Poles
and Hungarians are allowed to depart free. A
Russian deserter arrived in camp to-day, and
states that there is a strong force in Kutais, but no
moyeratut 111 pursuit of the) Tula, who appear to
London, England, 1856-01-17

ciountry ``‘'.arket:,

EDINBURGH MEAL MARKET—JAN. 15.
There were in the market to-day 16 sacke oatmeal, es
weighing 280 lbs imperial, which sold at 435. Od.

EDINBURGH HAY AND STRAW MARKET--'

JAN. 15.
Supplies of all kinds these last six days again large.
0.,
Oat straw, from lls Od. to 13s Od per kemple of 16 80;
trop; wheat do., 8s 6d to 108 Od; barley do., 7s Oa t°
6d. Hay from 10d to 15d.

DALKEITH MEAL MARKET—JAN. 14.
Oatmeal, per sack of 2801bs First. Second. i ,rbirdo
imperial . 42b 6d 41s 6d *1; 00
Barloymeal, per ditto
Peasemeal, per ditto
Flour, per ditto 3ss Od —s Od —s (I
Pot-barley, per ditto

DUBLIN—JAN. 16.
There was rather a better feeling to-day than fer doe
time past; and, owing to the improvement in the Z.,101
markets, all kinds of grain were rather dearer. o,
and barley 6d., and oats 3d to 6d higher than on 01
Scarcely anything doing in Indian corn, and we a°
alter our last quotations.
011
White wheat, 435 Od to 46s ; red ditto, 38s to 44i,
barley, 14s Od to 23s Od ; oats, 14s 6d to 16s 9d • rs 9
—s Od to —s Od per brl; oatmeal, 163 6d to 17s id b,g."
flour, 24s Od to 283 Od per cwt; Indiancorn, 431 6d too"
per 480 lbs.

T.—JAN. 16.
the close of the Mark ei

Wallsend, So.
0.
Haswell 41
21
Hetton
Lambton
0
Plummer
South Hetton ............•
Hartlepool :0
Heugh Hall ..........
Toes
Birchgrove Graigola
Skiborwen Merthyr ...••
L I Sold
London, England, 1856-01-17

MARRIED.

On the 15th inst., at St. James's Church, PicoadillYl
Mr. Charles Braden, of Islington, to Jane Dixon, fourth
daughter of 3fr R. D. Box, of Regent-street.
On the 15th inst., at Northleach, George William Biel
IVainwright, Esq., of 15, Pemblidge-ciescent,Wastbourne
grove, and Staple-inn, to Alice, widow of the late Edwd.
Owen Payne, Esq., of Dorchester, Dorset.
London, England, 1856-01-17

NOTICE OF DIVIDEND.

BANK of DEPOSIT, No. 3, Pall-mall East,
London. Established A.D. 1844.

The WARRANTS for the HALF-YEARLY INTEREST, at the
rate of 5 per cent. per annum, on Deposit Accounts, to 31st December,
are ready for delivery, and Payable daily between the hours of
Eleven and Three.

Parties residing at a distance IN ill, on application, have their
Dividend Warrants forwarded for signature. The Warrants will be
paid on presentation at the Head Office h London, or the amount
may be received at the various branches, or through Country Bankers
PETER MORRISON, Managing Director.

10th January, 1856.
Prospectuses and forms for opening investment accounts sent free
on application.

LONDON and WESTMINSTER BANK.--
Paid-up Capital, 1,000,000/.
DIRECTORS.
The Right lion. the LORD MAYOR.
Henry Bosanquct, Esq. Thomas Farncomb, Esq., Aldn.
Henry Buckle, Esq. r harles Gibbes, Esq.
Frederick Burmester, Esq. William Haigh, Esq.
John Garrett Cattley, Esq. I George Hanson, Esq.
I homa- Chapman, Esq., F.R.S. John Lewis Ricardo, Esq., M.P.
Tames Denis De Vitri., Esq. John Stewart, Esq.
Joseph Esdaile, Esq. Joehua Walker, Esq.
GENERAL MANAGER—James Winans Gilbert, F.R.S.
City Office, Lothbury—W. T. Henderson, Manager.
Westminster Branch, I, St. James's-square—J. W. Weldon, Ma-
nager.
Bloomsbury Branch, 214, High Holborn—Wm. Ewlngs, Manager.
Southwark Branch, 3, Wellington-street, Borough—Edward Kings-
ford, Manager.
Eastern Branch, 87, High-street, Whitechapel —W. D. Asperne,
Manager.
St. Marylebone Branch, 4, Stratford-place, Oxford-street—G. M.
Mitchell, Manager.
Temple-bar Branch, 217, Strand—Charles Ward, Manager.
Current accounts are received on the same principles as those
observed by the London bankers. No Cbristmas-boxes or other
gratuities are allowed to be taken by the officers or the Bank. The
Bank also takes the agency of joint-stock banks, private bankers,
and other par tes residing at a distance. Cheques on penny stamps
may ho drawn from any place in the IJuited Kingdom. Strong
rooms are provided for the security of deeds and other property
lodged by the customers of the Bank.
Sums from 10/. to 1,000/. a•e received on deposit at a rate of in-
terest so be fixed at the tme, and they are repayable on demand,
without notice. If withdrawn wlthiu a month no interest is allowed.
Sums of 1,000/. and upwards are also received on deposit receipts,
upon such terms as may be agreed upon with regard to the rate of
interest and the time of repayment. Parties may lodge money upon
an interest account who have no current account, and those who
have current accounts may transfer any portion of their balance to
an interest account.
Tire rate of interest showed at present on deposits of 500/., and
upwards is Five per Cent.
London, January 16,1856,

J. W. GILBART, General Manager.

The DIVIDEND for the past Half-Year, at the rate of Six per
Cent. per Annum, and a BONUS of Five per Cent. on the Paid-up
Capital of the Bank (free of Income tax), will be PAYABLE on
MONDAY next, the 21st instant.
London, England, 1856-01-17

RAILWAY TRAFFIC RETUBNAg•

GREAT NORTHERN ItairmAL—Traffie return f°l.
week ending Jan. 6, 1856
Corresponding week last year 21206,4444 1831 i
LANCASHIRE AND YORKSHIRE RAILWAY.--T 114.70
turn for the week ending Jan. 13, 1856 £20,111 lb 1
1"
Corresponding week last year 18,620
CHESTER AND HOLYHEAD RAILWAY.—Traffio retlU On
the week ending Jan. 13, 1856 £4,256 9
Corresponding week last year
...32-----"/881

__.--- 1
Increase in 1856 .. £374 2,
_
GLASGOW•AND SOUTH-WESTERN RAlLWAY.—irs.Alert
" w
turn for the week ending Jan. 12, 1856 £5,086 144 i
Corresponding week last year 4,524........,t
Increase in 1856.., 2552 10
CORK AND BANDON RAlLWAY.—Traffie return for 4 ire° 0
enriing Jan. 12, 1856
Corresponding week last year l4 lu,
GREAT LUXEMBOURG RAILWAY.--Traffic return fort l
week ending Jan. 13, 1856. £290 7
London, England, 1856-01-17

MARKET NEWS.—(This Day.)

CORN EXCHANGE.
GENERAL AVERAGE PRICES OF BRITISH CORN
For the week ended Jan. 17,106, made up from the Returns of the
Inspectors In the different Cities and Towns in England and Wales
per Imperial Quarter.
WHEAT. EARLEY. OATS. EYE. I BEANS. PEAS.
76s 21 31s 31 25s lid 53s 6d 46s 51 I 45s 7d
London, England, 1856-01-17

SHARE mARKir4

LIVERPOOL, JAN. 16.
STOOK EXCHANOE.—The tone of the market ...s; e.
very steady to-day, and prices have advanced, elosilr
their best point. Lancashire and Yorkshire, 76i 7„5
Eastern Counties, 81 i—Great Western of Canada, :4, 4 Si
South Eastern, 171. 3s. 9d., 6s. 3d.—Midlands, 63Lreh
—London and North Westerns, 94i s—Ditto, (e op'
new), 1 d.—Dutch Rhenish, new, p.

MANCHESTER, JAN. 16.
STOOK EXCHANGE.—The market to-day has been Atpti
a fair business, •and prices are slightly higher. Leeds,',..
—Midlands, 63B—Eastern Counties, Bi—Doyers, 1,1
Manchester, Sheffield, and Lincoln, 236—London Sw-fp,
214—Great Northern A, 9l—Great Western of CIO"
24g.

BIRMINGHAM, JAZT. 16.
STOCK EXCHANGE. The market was extremely •
today, and prices generally declined. There has bees
rise of 1 per cent. in Birmingham Guaranteed Stec
which is still in demand. Staffordshire New Gas ow"-
are inquired after at 44 pm.

DUBLIN, JAN. 15.
STOCK EXCHANGE.—Three per Cent. Consols, 861
Ditto for Account, Feb. 7, 8614—New Three per Cer.„.,
Stock, 8G 6—Ditto, for Account, 7th of Feb., 861 ifoo
Great Southern and Western, 514—Killarney Junol
(for account), 7i—Dublin and Belfast Junction (451. .)
40—Bank Stock, 218 2171—Consumers' Gas Co.,
.4
Dublin and Wicklow (for account), 50 44.—Dublin
Drogheda, 58—Mining Company of Ireland, 13 12i ‘el
—Waterford and Limerick, 5 per coat. Prof. (504 pd.), for
account, 424.

THE KUSTENDJE CANAL.—Tbe Constantinoplel
respondent of La Presse, writing on the 3d inst., eaY'
" I was too hasty in announcing the publication of
imperial irade, conceding to Mr. Campbell the cant° A°
Kustendje. The concession is promised and expect"
but does not appear."
London, England, 1856-01-17

DIED.

On the 15th inst., at rfertford-street, Mayfair, the
Countess of Stradbroke, aged 86.
On the 16th inst., at 18, Tunbridge-place, Thos. Taylor
Fuller, of 161, Albany-street, Regent's-park, aged 42.
011 the 15th inst., Maynard, the wife of Rear-Admiral
Eliot, aged 43.
On the 15th inst., Joseph Dowson, Esq., of Champion-
hill, Camberwell, Surrey, aged 75.
On the 15th inst., at Clapton, Mr. William Fieldwick,
aged 73.
On the 15th inst., at 7, Duncan-place, Islington, Henri
Munn, Esq., aged 60.
On the 14th inst., at 4, Bond-street, Pentonville,
Cook, Esq., Manager in London of the Scottish EquitalPl°
Life Assurance Society, formerly Civil Commissioner of
the Niger Expedition, and Commander of the barque Cow
brio. at the rescue of the crew and passengers of the Kent,
East Indiaman, aged 68.

':oNDox: Printed and Publimbed by lIIITRDO Y 017741
of N'o. 11‘:, Strand, Printer, at The Sun °Mee, lc 112,
traad, in Cho Pry.inct cf the Savoy, in the oonnty of
ikiiddlesea, Thursday, January 17,1856.
London, England, 1856-01-17

THE CAVERNS OF THE GNOME BRITANNICUS IN

SIiBTERRANEANU SSIA.

Gnomes—Britannicus (a fine old English Gnome), one of
the olden time, bearing a close resemblance to the " Old
Gentleman," fully answering to his co-Gnome-en ; a pure un-
Aulterated British Spirit, strongly opposed to anything in the
shape of Foreign Wines, French Brandy, and great in his be-
lief in Beer, 'Bacey, Beef, and Boxing—Mr. John Neville.
Ballabile des Diablo:dues, by Mesdemoiselles E. Honey,
Hicks, Arlington, Cleveland, Granville, Losh, Brown, Page,
Gregory, Rose, Kendall, Martinez, Gosselin, Turtle, Ford,
Stewart, Ranoe, and Clare
Assistant Gnomes—Blue Fire, Mr. Williams ; Phosphorus-
ton, Mr. Samuels ; Caudescentingtou, Mr. A. Smith ; Match-
well, Mr. Saundeks ; Ignisfatty, Mr. P. A. James ; Red-
dazes, Mr. Voller ; Cratervomit, Mr. Spindle ; Torchlight,
Jaffer ; Blazeton, Mr. Parkes ; Sulphurite, Mr. Topham ;
Flemington, Mr. Pasman ; Gassington, Mr. B. Brown ; Crater-
vomit, Mr. Simkins ; Hotspark, Mr. J. Jones; Illumines°,
Mr. Blockey ; Nitrebank, Mr. Pratt.

„ .
Scene 11.
THE LAND'S END, CORN WALL, WITH THE CAR

OF THE DRAGONS.
Good Humour—(a familiar spirit, whose familiarity is con-
ducive to the very reverse of contempt. The prettiest page in
the whole volume of the Pantomime)—Miss Harriet Gordon

Diorama—No.-1.
THE EMPEROR NAPOLEON'd ARRIVAL IN
LONDON,
And his Enthusiastic Reception.
Diorama—No. 2.