The Sun.
London, England, 1842-12-27 00:00:00

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FOREIGN.

The accounts brought by the packet-ship Indepee'
dente, from the United States, are favourable. The
President in his message to Congress, recommends
modification of the new tariff; and proposes a vote of
250,000 dollars for maintaining a squadron on the
African coast, to check the slave-trade.
The Iberia steam-ship, relating to the safety of
which reports of a distressful character were circu-
lated by the last arrival, reached Falmouth on Sa-
turday morning with the Peninsular mails. There 0
nothing of moment by this arrival.
The King of Prussia, on the occasion of the
hundredth anniversary of the birth of Blucher, has
issued an ordonnance by which the sth Regiment 0
Hussars, of which that General was Colonel up to the
time of his death, is to bear the name of the Hussars
of Blucher.

We learn from Frankfort, Dec. 17, that the pro-
position made to the Legislative Body, for giving
publicity to the sittings, has been
.rejected by an
immense majority.

MONZY-TR.A.DE-COMMERCE.
The markets at Bradford, Huddersfield, Leicester,
Leeds, and Rochdale, have been very limited, and still
during the past week. At Halifax and Huddersfield
there have been more buyers. The trade at Holm-
firth was extremely depressed, and at Manchester
there has been very little animation.

LAW AND POLICE.
The inquest on the murder committed at Miltown i
concluded on Friday, when the jury brought n
verdict, to the effect that Alfred Lynch was fount'
dead with a wound inflicted on his throat by a sbarP
instrument, but by whom is unknown.

SPORTING.
The three days' meetings of her Majesty's stag-
hounds, during the past week, have neen numerousl,,9
attended : the days of meeting for this week were aP
tered as follow :—yesterday, at Stoke-common;
Thursday, at Ditton Marsh; and on Saturday, at
New Lodge.

COURT-PASEIZONABLE.
The Dowager Duchess of Cleveland has been de::
ing with Mr. Mark and Lady Augusta Milbank° I'
Thorpe Perron.
The Earl and Countess of Malmesbury are passing
the season at Heron Court, near Christchurch. 4,
The Earl and Countess of Tankerville pulrse
reside some months abroad : they are now at Paris-
Viscount and Viscountess Hawarden have arrive'
at Manbv Hall, on a visit to Lord and Lady Worelei•
The Viscount Duncannon left Cavendish-square OTh
Saturday, for Bowood (the Marquis of LansdowneVt
for Earl Spencer's, and Brockett Hall.
Lord Napier will go to Paris on his way to the East'
Lord Harry Vane is passing through town.
Lord and Miss Foley leave Grosvenor-square to'
morrow, for Paris.
The Count and Countess D'Harcourt are gone to
their villa at St. Leonard's, near Windsor, for a feW
days.
Lord and Lady Folkestone and family have lel
Farrance's Hotel, Belgrave-square, for the Earl °
Verulam's seat, Gorhambury Park.
The Ladies Fending left town on Saturday after-
noon, for the Upper Lodge, in Bushy Park.
The Hon. Mr. and Mrs. Grimston arrived on Siv
turday at Gorhambury, to join the family party as"
sembled there for the holidays. The Countess Craves
remains at Coombe Abbey.

MISCELLANEOUS.
Among the numerous exhibitions open for the
pleasure of Christmas folks at this season are the
National Gallery and British Museum, the Chinese.
Museum, Exeter Hall, the Polytechnic Institution,
the Adelaide Gallery, Miss Linwood's Exhibition,
Burford's Panorama, the Glaciarium, &c.

LLOYD'S SHIPPING.
LONDON, DEC. 26.--Wind this day at noon, S3/1.4 •
light breeze and hazy.
DEAL, DEC. 24.—Wind W.S.W. 25. S.W., fresh
—Arrd. Thunder, Small, Singapore. Arrd. from """i
River Parkfield and Gazelle, for Port Phillip ;Samue
Boddington, for Bombay; Carnilles, Demerara.
OFF DOTER, DEC. 24.—Fortuna, Krag, Pernata-
buco ; Poacher, Pether, New Brunswick.
OFF DUNGENESS, DEC. 22.—Jonge Cornelia',
Klien, Batavia.
PORTSMOUTH, DEC. 24.—Wind 25
Wind fresh and squally...---Arrd. Lucie, Rotterdautt
for Batavia ; Glaphyra, London, for St. NM's;
David Lyon, London, for Jamaica ; Eleanor, London, ,
for Barbadoes. Sid. Philadelphia, New York.
SOUTHAMPTON, DEC. 24.—Arrd. Iberia (steameat,
with Mediterranean mails. Sld. Lady Mary Wr7.0.11
(steamer), ditto.
FALMOUTH, DEC. 25.—Wind S.W. moderate.-
Arrd. Ellen, Savanilla ; Julia, Melhuish, Nen )
foundland ; Briton's Queen, Terceira, with loss
bulwarks, stanchions, &c. Arrd. off, Ontario, 8r1i.4
dish, New York. „; 14/
CLYDE, DEC. 23.—Arrd. Matthew King, London';
Detnerara. Sid. Charlotte Harrison, ditto.
BANTRY, DEC. 22.—Arrd. Isabella, Newfoundland,
with loss of foremast, head, &c.
BELFAST LOUGH, DEC. 22.—Arrd. Bristol, COW •
ard, Quebec, for London, short of provisions. st
HULL, DEC. 23.—Arrd. Ellison, Broson,Quebec..",P
SHIELDS, DEC. 24.—Sid. Rosanna, Rio Janeiro.
JERSEY, DEC. 21.—Arrd. Pallas, Langlois,
Ocean, Newfoundland.
MILFORD, DEC. 24.--Sid. Monkey, Jamaica.
COWES, DEC. 24.—Arrd. Thomas Leach, -1"5-
worthy, and Louise Cwsar Wenke, Rio Janeiro. a
LIVERPOOL, DEC. 24.—Wind fresh. 25. 1111. j,
S.W. do.—Arrived Rother, Monte Video; 113P1 •
Brown, La Guayra ; Lucy, Little, New Orl?ni'
William Goddard, Mobile; Magnet, Quebec ;
garet, Kerr, Calcutta, passed St. Helena ith u
'Walter Scott, Weuk, Nassau; Woodside, Welch linos
Onico, Drew, New Orleans; Alliance and Syl_,vak
Jenkins, Savannah; Independence, Nye, New Vr
sailed 9th ult. ; Jane Lowden,
Charlotte, Acadia, Benjamin Hart, Cataraguii and
Palmerston, all for Quebec. The Bellona was
.„,"
ashore at Karnouraska, 29th ult. The Gleaner "ort
Miramichi; Jerseiti
rt
ashore at Goose Island. The Magnet, at this Poo
from Quebec, experienced a heavy gale ten days rst.,
in long. 30. During a gale on the night of fithUllo!),
in lat. 42, long. 48, a vessel on fire was seen suddenly
to disappear by the Lucy, arrived here from of
Orleans, which bore up and lay to in the hope
being able to render assistance.
`I
PORTASKAIG, DEC. 19.—The Cassandra, Cron)
Dublin to Shields has put into White Failand he
(Islay), leaky, and must discharge to repair.
Isabella Thompson, from Porto Cabello to Liver re -or
has also put in there with damage and five of the cr
disabled.
LoctuNDAUL, DEC. 19.—Thomas Gunton,
Miramichi, with-damage bound to Belfast.
Orr BRAY HEAD, DEC. 24.—John and Merit
Quebec.
CORK, Dm. 23.—The Barbadoes, from London t
Prince Edwards'lsland, has put in here with consider
°
able damage, out eight weeks.
FALMOUTH' DEC. 24.—A ship, with painted Pre
t::
poop, top-gallants, forecastle, and a full-length figu'ofig
head, lying to under close-reefed spanker, mutt*
gone by the board, and bowsprit carried await %sod
jury foremast rigged with a yard across, was
on the 11th inst. in lat. 42, lon. 41, during a
F"-
N.W., by the Ellen, arrived here.

n'
The weather, which has been for some cisig tI
usually mild and genial, became harsh and tevel..„ to;
an early hour this morning, when the wind veered
a,,.
the north-east, accompanied by a heavy fall of srj:if,'
which whitened the hills and mountains. At do
past one o'clock to-day it became so dark that nininoo
were required—snow fell also—but it cleared 01) s—
afterwards.—Linzerick Reporter.
On Thursday last, an elderly lady named
wood, was buried in our churchyard. It is reon!rett
able of her that she was born on a Thursday, baPtisra,
on a Thursday, married on a Thursday, and, ac
on
ing to her desire she died on a Thursday, 11114Zse
Thursday was buried ; and, what is better than not
remarkable coincidences, there is reason to hope t,. et
on that day she entered a better world.—S°lse"
County Gazette.
We understand that Miss Sabilla Novello is
00eni;
gaged as principal singer at Drury Lane, and is sera,
to appear in an English version of La Gazza la o,
This young lady is the daughter of Mr. Vincent ef
vello, and the sister of Miss Clara Novello, one
the most distinguished vocalists of the present A"N
Miss Sabilla. Novello is just returned from ti/ei
where she has been pursuing her musical sta.
(11!s,
under the tuition of the Chevalier Micheroux the
iso
tinguished master of Madame Pasta. She has air
been engaged by Sir Henry Bishop for the apPr°3c•on
ing Annual Concert at Edinburgh,
in emninenioratio,
of General Reid, the Founder of the Musical Fr
fessorship in the University of that city. Queev
PooLE.—On Saturday last, her Majesty the ffer
Dowager honoured this town with a visit. ble
Majesty, availing herself of the extremely feyoura vo
state of the weather, was in an open carriage, d,riii;er
by four horses, and was attended by several 014;he
Majesty's suite, also in an open pony carriage. 'street,
Royal party drove slowly through the High- nce
round the Quay, and along the west shore, whei.ot
they returned to Canford House. Her Majesty, wil"eii
we rejoice to say, looked quite well and rifitho
pleased, was received with every demonstration o
most loyal and respectful attention. The bells in out
church tower were rung in celebration of the in%
bestowed upon the town.—Somerset County Gaz,roop
A bright little fellow on being asked by his scd,
ma'am—" What is a bridge ?"—promptly rer
" A thing for vessels to sail under.

by COURT CIRCULAR. -
)OADSOR, &IND AY.—Yesterday the Queen and
e,e 'Albert took their usual walk about the grounds
arld the Castle in the morning, and again in the
-4411, eon.
ig_ile Prince of Wales and the Princess Royal were
7 an airing.
4,2scount Canning and Captain Seymour arrived.
6,ure"! Pastle, and the Earl of Liverpool took his de-
6411nee Albert went on a shooting excursion, and
ir good sport at the Flying Barn, near Virginia
eer. His Royal Highness was attended by the
C 9111.3 of Ormonde, Hon. Colonel Grey, Major-
b.eral Sir E. Bowater, and Mr. G. E. Anson.
Fer Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent, Dow-
Lady, Lyttelton, Lady Fanny Howard, Mr. G.
6,143,1 '
son and Major-General and Lady T. Wemyss,
It; the honour of joining the Royal dinner party in
,evening.
the e
band of the Horse Guards was in attendance
4,, Castle.
04'1113, morning her Majesty and Prince Albert and
1,4 'loyal Household attended Divine service in the
rate chapel within the Castle. The Rev. Lord
pietbesley Russell officiated.
tier Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent attended
iiltrie service in the Church. Thi Rev. Mr. Gore
the Rev. Mr. Oaks officiated. The latter gentle-
-1.,,!1 preached, taking as his text the words from St.
L7l, "He came unto his own, and his own received
-4 not."
tidy Fanny Howard and Sir George Couper were
4 Waiting on the Royal Duchess. Sir George stopped
the sacrament.
h„.l
thew NDSOR, MONDAY.—The unfavourable state of
Weather has preventedhher Majesty leaving the
Royal Highness Prince Albert visited the
Pr7-g-school, and remained there an hour. The
11,:tlelk :WM attended by Major-General Sir Edward
water
i°E.,rd lenlyon took his departure from the Castle
to k
Saturday.Si
Henry
enr Wheatley arrived at the Castle to-day
41 a visit to the Queen.
F ler Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent, Lady
ClollY Howard, and Mr. and Mrs. Harcourt of St.
4 nard's-hill, will join the Royal Dinner Circle this
biZling. Covers are laid for eighteen. The Royal
ner Party at the Castle is also expected to include
418eount and Viscountess Canning, Hon. Miss Lister,
pcl.4_. Miss Liddell, Sir Henry Wheatley, Marquis of
Clionde, Hon. C. A. Murray, Captain Meynell,
kleptain Francis Seymour, and the Equerries in Wait-
% her Majesty and on his Royal Highness.
14,

LRoyal Highness Prince George of Cambridge
arrived in town from Leeds. His Royal High-
7:Went on Saturday to Kew.
lit`'outit de.St. Aulaire, the French Ambassador, and
aßrunnow, the Russian Minister, visited the
of Aberdeen, on Saturday afternoon, at the office
,e Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs
7,1,1 the Chancellor of the Exchequer left town, on
*.rdav morning, for Cambridge.
Lthe Earl of Haddington transacted business, on
,4tcloy, at the Foreign-office.
I„Lbe Ladies Feilding left town, on Saturday after-
°oa, for the Upper Lodge, in Bushy Park. The
ktkir' of Denbigh, accompanied by Viscount Feilding
tro_the Hon. Mr. Feilding, returned to the Upper
11)-V, Bushy Park, on Saturday night, from attend-
& the funeral of his late Countess.
ti,N Earl of Liverpool has arrived in town, from a
to her Majesty at Windsor Castle.
LTL4'oe Earl of Aberdeen left town on Saturday for
-7. residence of Lord Haddo, at St. Leonard's, near
iaodsor. His Lordship returned to town yesterday
k 7,1,1113. Sir James Graham paid a visit to the
'Tr Earl in the afternoon at the Foreign-office.
14'418t, Excellency the American Minister returned
krosvenor-place on Wednesday, from a visit to Sir
Bert Peel at Drayton Manor, and left town the
L(Owing day with Mrs. and Miss Everett, to pass
istinas with Lord and Lady Ashburton at the
ge.
The Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone has left Hagley
qrc, Worcestershire, on a visit to Sir Stephen
pioe, Bart., at his seat Hawarden Castle, Flintshire.
spatchis were received yesterday at the Colonial-
_e
from the Governor of Gibraltar.

THE PANTOMIMES, &c.
DRURY-LANE.

At this theatre, last night, Jane Shore preceded the
Pantomime. it would appear, from these two pieces,
as if the caterers for Christmas had intentionally set
the face of Melpomene opposite that of Momus to
create the stronger contrast, so that tears and laugh-
ter might both be educed, and that the latter should
be the heartier from copious effusion of the first. If
the reason seems far-fetched, the effect, nevertheless,
was apparent; Macready, Phelps, Miss Faueit, and
Mrs. Warner realised, by their combined talents, as
much as Rowe could ever expect. The passion of
Hastings was perfect; the " maddening brain" of
Alicia wrought itself in the fury of fire, almost pal-
pably, and the frail attenuated beauty of the suffering
penant sank into the composures of death, true to ac-
tuality and nature. Impatience for the pantomime
was, as usual, vehement. Harlequin William Tell
was its titular name, being the first time, doubtless,
that the hero of the antons was ever made to caper
in a suit of spangles, or use pantouflea for a
dance. It opened mystically—say allegorically.
In the "regions of slavery" a patent fetter
factory has discovered itself to view. In this
Cyclopic cave a number of fire-forgers hammer out
the links which are to chain the people of Negroland.
Buoyant on the sea, however, a slave vessel appears in
conflict m :th a British cruiser—the former is cap-
tured, and the victorious vessel draws to shore.
Alighting from its prow, the figure of Britannia
advances, and a conflict ensues between her crew and
the chain-makers. But the crew are the most petite and
Liliputian imaginable. Fancy Sir Hugh Gough or
Commodore Napier in petto, reduced to almost Tom
Thumb dimensions, and multiplied by lots, and you
woulli have the sailors exactly; while the little troop
of soldiers that marched from under hatches, would
have pleased a Picton or Wellesley. Of course the
soldiers and seamen win the day, emancipation of the
slaves ensues, and a dazzling seena issues on the eye,
representing a palm-crowned region that basks in
lustre, and where the black dances in liberty. The
chain-makers, defeated here, cast wistful eyes on
Switzerland, and Gesler is their tool. This piece of
Switzer history, known to every juvenile of the day,
was well sketched, but thrown into the oddest atti=
tulles of grotesqueness. Each character was pur-
posely a monstrosity, and the head on every Swiss
pair of' shoulders was as bulbous as American beet..
root. But the scene in which the travesties were
enacted gleamed as fairly as a chrysolite; it was the
Canton of Uri; a mild sun illumined its air, and its
lake shone with diaphane clearness. Forthwith the
transformations ensue. William Tell becomes Har-
lequin (Mr. C. J. Smith), Miss Fairbrother, Colum-
bine ; the one cased in a suit of brilliance, muscular of
limb but supple as his wand ; the other graceful in
silver gauze, and airy as a gossamer. Then began
the merry din, the whirl—up and down, to and fro;
they flitted about as if their world had been a ball-
room, and every minute a festival. Twirlabout
(Mr. Stilt), as indicated by his name, rejoiced
in infinite somersets, tournures, and capsisings. His
limbs were elastic with vigour—the subtilties of the
gymnase were at his command—he glided into attitude
and motion as if muscle and tendon had been no part
of him—it was a doubt which was lightest, he or
Columbine. In the series of tricks the pockets of Mr.
T. Matthews, as Clown, seemed full as capacious as
his prototype's, Grimaldi ;rand Mr. Howell's Panta-
loon was no less unctuous. We cannot enumerate a
tithe of the changes produced by the flourish of the
wand. The office of Bell's Life in London, converted
door and window into a likeness of every bell in and
out of the metropolis—of which the Giant Tom of
Lincoln tolled supreme—while' a host of little bell-men
created at the same time a tintinnabulary clatter,
that made the house resound with chimings.
A new hair-cutting machine appeared, with
a couple of voluntary-moving hungry scissors—two
bushy heads of hair were applied, which were imme-
diately turned out "real Dover crops." This trick
would amuse all Kent. A model of the Old Bailey
was metamorphosed into a "Bailie of Edinburgh,"
rubbing sleep from his eyes, when the Queen had
sped miles on her progress, The " Fleet Prison" was
humourously changed into the " depai Lure of her
Majesty's fleet," and one of the slyest hits was at the
music system of Hullah, whose institution, dedicated
to singing for the million, changed into a laundry,
with about eighty kettles, all synchronously vocal, on
the fire, and warbling harmoniously to that tune
which is ordinarily addressed to "Polly." Preissnitz,
the Income-tax, and other floating topics of the
day, came in equally for some shrewd touches.
Some few of the sceneries were common-place, but
the generality were elaborately rich in rural-looking
icebergs, snow-peaks white with light, and valleys
trellised with vines. The Ribstone Pippin Bower
was a splendid spectacle.; at its centre wheel within
wheel continued to revolve in sparkle and fine glory,
while numerous cressets burned, tipt as with lustrous
naphtha. The final garden of the Hesperides was simi-
larly rich, ideal and imposing. Colonnade and co-
lumns glittered in the rose-light of perpetual
elawn ; ethereal fires fumed sulphidly around,
as if powders of amethyst had been scat-
tered in the air, and golden beams irradiated the
whole. Repetition will no doubt make this Christ-
mas-piece more perfect and despatchable : a quick eye
and quicker perception is necessary at present to
comprehend some of the tricks as they are carried
out ; and a few of the slaps and posturings may be
omitted. The house was full and brilliant : hearty
laughter awaited on many of the plasainteries, and
young faces frequently gladdened with delight. The
gods of the gallery were somewhat captious, but with-
out appearance of knowing what they wanted.

h.,._ very preparation is being made at the Chamber of
adies for the opening of the session. The scaffolds
to painters are removed, and carpets, furniture,
I lidecorations are daily brought in. The bas-relief
pLmster, representing the King taking the oath to
Orue the. Charter, has been replaced by the work
~4* in marble, executed by M. Ramey.
oasr JOBBING.—The appointment of Captain„-c
Perintendent of the Royal William Victualling
and Royal Hospital at Plymouth, lately held by
ttil'tain John Coode, R.N., C. 8., is about to be con-
tired on Captain Richard Arthur, R.N., brother of
k;:. George Arthur, a zealous political supporter of
49-. Cockburn (Chairman, if we mistake not, of Sir
ge's election committee at Plymouth). By this
Utiatment, a naval good service pension of 1501. per
s,i:zil will be at the disposal of Lord Haddington,
will, we trust, be bestowed on some officer of
kty distinguished service, and not as a payment for
4t real agency. Captain Richard Arthur (a Captain
62.810) commanded the Vesuvius bomb at Copenha-
I'and was posted from the. Cherokee for a gallant
te'.suecessful attack on seven privateers under the
kiliteries of Dieppe in 1810. He has, however, been
T. employed, and, besides the C. 8., has had a good.
OVA, pension bestowed upon him. He is an excel-
Officer, and our sole objection to his appointment
ft!ivzi desire to see a more equal division of the very
~these
things which the Board of Admiralty have,
eleSe piping times of peace, to give away.— United
-lice Gazette.
Ltsrusa.—ln the provision market of Co-
knis, Ohio, last week, the finest turkeys were sell-
at 25 cents each; geese at 18 cents; ducks at 16
!Its the pair ; and chickens at 75 cents a dozen—six-
ee a piece ! Beef at 2 cents per lb., and other
C_bles in proportion. A cheap place to live in, that
ti"embus must be. But perhaps, as Pat said of the
ce of things in Ireland—a turkey could he bought
.j,lixpence--but the plague was to get the money."
iiommercial Advertiser.
tkLinust be a source of gratification to those inte-
tLrg in the welfare of the many families who have
I:rated from this town and the surrounding vil-
to New Zealand, to know that letters have been
dyed from several of the emigrants, who all speak
‘1:5; highly of their comforts and prospects, and give
miTghly flattering account of the country.—Hanip-
e Advertiser.
tre'llie American ship Peruvian, arriving at Havre
of
.4 New Orleans, was driven ashore, in the course
te wednesday night, between Bleville and Octeville,
Nthe north of La Heve. The night was dark and
4:71 so that it was impossible to discern the lights on
001: 'and. The steam tug-boat Neptune was imme-
lely sent out to tow her off, if possible.
21-E Moons.—The season for grouse-shooting
,t;Zainated on the 10th instant, and a more pleasant
flr we do not remember. During the whole period
five months, the sportsman was scarcely inter-
kjsted by a single shower of rain, or rather, the
4tele was one continued round of bright sunshine.
A
the commencement of the season, however, it was
%served that the hoodies had been most active in
4te destruction of the eggs, and that, too, in many
vsteis when they were nearly fledged; this, together
k„::n the poaching which has been carried on to a
Wat extent this season, has limited the amount of
wt'le• Indeed, we have noticed a continued decrease
egrouse since the year 1838, which has been caused
ther severity of the weather, and the now too pre-
Alent practice of burning the heather. As the
t winter promises to form an exception, we
there will be an increase in the number and
ith of the birds next season. We have seldom
"ce...4 the broods of partridges more numerous; but
n
gswing to the earliness of the season, they were more
t. usually shy.—Glasgow Citizen.
COMAIUNICATION WITH ENGLAND.—We
.C4eFStittld that a deputation of the Glasgow and
hhYrahire Railway Directors, were in this neighbour-
°°d last week, and went the length of Cumnock, for
Purpose of seeing some of the influential proprie-
vs on the line from Glasgow to Carlisle, by way of
4.:lthsdale and Dumfries. We formerly stated our
dpizlion in favour of this line over the Mid or Clydes-
dale line, as the one more likely to be taken up by the
Public; and when we look at the question as regards
e interest of Scotland, there cannot be a, doubt that
the east and west lines—the former from Newcastle
to
..Edinburgh, and the latter from Carlisle to Glasgow,
.
ri'e those that ought to receive the support
.of the pub-
tie, because they possess the elements of remunera-
p?n, passing as they do through the richest parts of
ti'e south of Scotland, abounding in fertility, popula-
ebn, and wealth.—.Ayr Advertiser.
•n hEDUCTION OF WAGES ON THE NORTH MIDLAND
tiAILwAY.—We understand that considerable reduc-
.Slis of wages are now being made among the en-
emen, emen, and other operatives employed on
is line. At the same time, more work is also re-
(ired of them. The reduction of the engineers'
Ilill'ages, we are informed, is in some cases about 20 per
„"
-t• Cleaners are reduced from 15s. to 13s. a week.
Great complaints are made among the workmen, who
threaten a general strike. The reduction commences
tc's Morrow (Sunday), and many of the best men, it
i
stated, will give up their situations to night.-
-"eeds Times.
STATE OF TRADE.—We are sorry to learn that
eVnptoms of depression have again manifested them-
ves in several districts where a revival of trade had
e 'eleTnenced. China will take a good many goods,but
it
rather
give us no staples in return, save tea, which is
~-ner a luxury than a necessary of life; and, until
A." can get access to the continental susrkets and
taerica, we fear trade will continue to saeguish and
ecaY Aberdeen Herald.

THE SUN, LONDON, TUESDAY IVIORNiNd, DECEMBER 27, 1842,

The Monarch, after various adventures, is induced by
Gloriana to traverse his empire under the -disguise of
Harlequin, with the "fair Ysonde," who assumes the
figure of Columbine. Under these forms they visit
various scenes, which are represented with great
humour and effect. We have " the exterior of the
Chinese Exhibition, at Hyde Park-corner," " the
Police Station-house," and other views, enlivened by
the grotesque exhibitions of Clown, dancers, specta-
tors, and a variety of characters suited to the diffe-
rent shiftings of the piece.. The great merit of the
pantomime consisted in its scenery, which was, in
many instances, striking and gorgeous. Palaces and
caves—illumincd hills, and fairy landscapes, were re-
presented with an almost magical beauty. The act-
ing, however, was of an inferior description ; and we
cannot but think that the piece would admit of cur-
tailment ; or, at all events, that a less use might be
made of the cheap pleasantry of placing on the heads
of the performers enormous and grotesque masks,
under which they moved and tumbled upon the
stage. We must not omit to mention that the con-
cluding scene, which was an image of " the Palace of
Allegory," with au illustration of Great Britain, sup-
ported by Wisdom and Valour, receiving homage
from China and Hindostan, was the finest in the
piece, and drew down repeated marks of applause.
The house was crowded in every part.