The Sun.
London, England, 1844-12-27 00:00:00

MARYLEBONE THEATRE.

After the play of The Stranger, which was per-
formed in a manner certainly deserving a more atten-
tive audience than was assembled in this theatre last
night, the appropriate and eagerly expected Christmas
fare was served up in the shape of a new grand pan-
tomime, under the title of General Tom Thumb, or
Harlequin Punch and the Spirits of the Elements. The
author of this production, disdaining the narrow limits
of any one ancient story of nursery reputation, con-
ceived the happy idea of blending into one the elements
of all; and accordingly his audience were favoured
with the company not only of gods and goddesses, of
spirits of fire and spirits of water, but of the genius of
Christmas himself, of " the mighty Thomas Thumb,"
with all the family of the Thumbs and the still
mightier Punch. Here was a rare medley of fun, and
rarely was it enjoyed. The harlequinade was rich in
dancing, jumps, tricks, and tumbles ; and Mr.
Leman as Harlequin, Miss Maile as Columbine, Mr.
Buck as Clown, and Mr. Johnstone as Pantaloon, ex-
erted themselves most zealously and efficiently in sup-
port of their respective characters. Neither was there
1 wanting hits, palpable hits, at passing events, in
which it will be supposed the parish affairs of St.
Stephen's, Walbrook, were not altogether unnoticed,
and a rapid transformation of scene from the
Mansion-house to the Margate Sea Bathing Infirmary
seemed to afford very great delight. The Polka mania
was also made the subject of much merriment, and
was excellently burlesqued in a grotesque dance by
Mr. Buck and Mr. Johnstone. The mysterious rob-
bery at Rogers' bank did not escape the jest of this
licensed satirist, who deals his blows with vigour and
impartiality on the vices and follies of all. Altoge-
ther the entertainment went off with great spirit, and
is likely to have a highly successful career. To this
result the excellence of the scenery, dresses, and de-
corations, will not a little contribute ; one scene, in
particular, representing the new Houses of Parlia-
ment, as seen from the opposite :side of the river, de-
serves to be singled out for especial commendation. A
grand panorama of the scenes rendered famous by the
late fatal war in Affghanistan was exhibited in the
course of the evening, and was loudly and most justly
applauded.

A VETERAN SPORTSMAN.—Mr. Partridge, of Bow,
last week shot seven and a half brace of snipes, a brace
of widgeons, a brace of pheasants, and a wild duck.
Not bad sport for 78 years old.— W estern Luminary.

DARTMOUTH ELECTION.
TIIE NOMINATION.
DARTMOUTH, THURSDAY AFTERNOON.—The nomina-

tion has just taken place, amidst a scene of considerable
confusion and excitement. The show of hands has been
declared by the Mayor to be in favour of Mr. Somes by a
slight majority. Mr. Moffatt was proposed by Sir
Henry Seale, and seconded by Mr. Teach. Mr. Somes's
proposer and seconder were Messrs. Cordner and Cutler.
Mr. MOFFATT, in the course of his address, said that
bribery had beers resorted to by his opponents, and at
that time there was a warrant out against one of the party
for attempting to bribe an elector, and in all probability
he was then in prison.
Mr. SOMBS denied that there was any bribery or inti-
midation resorted to by his friends.
The MAYOR read a notice, signed by two electors,
which had been placed in his hands, to the effect that
Mr. Somes was a Government contractor, and therefore
ineligible to sit in the House of Commons.
Mr. SossEs gave this statement a flat denial, and raid
that he was not a Government contractor in any sense
of the word.

MORTALITY in the METROPOLIS

The following are the results of " A Table of Mortality
in the Metropolis, showing the Number of Deaths from
all Causes registered in 1.10 Week ending Saturday, the
21st of December, 1844." The Table is issued from the •Bice
of the Registrar-General:— _

Weekly
CAUSES OF DEATH. Total. Average of
Five Years
Epidemic, Endemic, and Contagious Diseases 258 178
Diseases of variable or uncertain seat lO7 111
Diseases of the Brain, Nerves, and Senses 2OO 157
Diseases of the Lungs, and other Organs of
Raspiration
Diseases of the Heart and Blood-vessels 46 21
Diseases of the Stomach, Liver, and other
Organs of Digestion
Diseases of the Kidneys, &c 4 5
Childbirth, Diseases of the Uterus, &c.
Diseases of the Joints, Bones, and Muscles 7 6
Diseases of the Skin, &c .
Old Age, or Natural Decay 125 71
By Violence, Privation, or Intemperance
Causes specified 1390 942
Deaths from all Causes ...... 1393 946
DEATHS FROM THE PRINCIPAL DISEASES INCLUDED UNDER