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JENNINGS. Widow of John

ANN Jings, Nolder, & Div. If Newgate street, returns her sincere thanks to the numerous friends of her late husband, and begs leave to recommend Mr. Wm. Chivers, as his Successor, assuring them any orders they favour him with will be considered as an obligation conferred on herself and family.

HE Hudson's Bay Co., will expose to sale by the

TH Candle, at their house, Fenchurch-street, on

Wednesday the 9th inst., at 11 o'clock in the forenoon precisely, coat parchment, and cub beaver skins. Particulars of which are inserted in their printed catalogues. To be seen at their warehouse to the time of sale. Hudson's Bay-house, April 2,

1800.

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HIS day is published, price 2s. a new edition of Proposal for Paying off the Whole of the present National Debt, and for reducing Taxes immediately, by H. M. Bird, Esq., one of the Commercial Commissioners for the city of London and its vicinity. Sold by T. & C. Rivington; and other Booksellers.

THIS

HIS day is published, price 18. 6d., ornamented with a curious caricature print, contrasting the fashions, ancient and modern, The Last Dying Words of the Eighteenth Century-a Pindaric Ode, giving a humorous and chronological detail of all the remarkable events, fashions, characters, &c. &c., in the reign of William III, Queen Ann, George I, II, III, particularly a proof of the century's dissolution, ancient manner and fashions, full bottomed wigs, hoops, &c., ancient actors, playhouses, and authors, Mohawks, storms, prophets, murderers, conflagrations, ghosts, riots, balloons, modern fashions, pads, spencers, short waists, wigs, &c., crimps, boxers, cuffers, private theatres, Shakespeare's MSS., German and English dramatists, novelists, patent coffins and stoves, &c., processions, volunteers, taxes, revolutions, victories, intended union, Lord Mayor's election, &c., &c., by Andrew Merry, Esq.; Printed for J. Lee, No. 77, Fleet-street; and others.

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ELL'S Bulletin News and General Reading Room has been opened six weeks; the literary and intelligent gratification which it has afforded to the subscribers, have given them perfect satisfaction. The plan A commodious room adjoining the library is fitted up for the purpose, in which are provided all the morning and evening papers, the foreign papers by the Hambro' mails, as soon as they arrive, and all the new publications of the day; also, a terrestial globe of the best construction, and a collection of the best maps. At two o'clock every day, a bulletin of the news of the day, subsequent to the publication of the morning papers. up to that time; and also the price of the public funds up to one o'clock.

Subscribers to this plan are also entitled to the full use of the British Library, which contains one of the best collections of books in the kingdom. Subscribers on this plan pay one guinea per quarter, just half the price of any one of the daily prints. None but subscribers to this plan are admitted into the reading room.

Subscriptions to the library, as usual, one guinea per year, for all the new books and pamphlets; and quarterly subscribers, for books in ordinary, at five shillings per quarter. A most ample supply of new books is provided, and the most respectful attention paid to the punctual accommodation of the subscribers, at Bell's British Library, No. 90, Strand, opposite Southampton-street.

ASTLEY'S THEATRE.

MR. MENDOZA'S Benefit, and positively the last night but two of the Company's performing this season. Astley's, Westminster Bridge.—This present Monday, Oct. 13, will be presented, by particular desire (for this night only), and for the 7th time at this theatre, a spectacle romance, called "The Bridal Spectre, or Alonzo and Imogene." Alonzo, Mr. Crossman, and Imogene, Miss Smith. Mr. Mendoza will for this night only (being his first appearance his science of self-defence at the Theatre Royal, these 7 years), and in the like manner as he exhibited Covent Garden. spar with a gentleman, and several sing an entire new song, written by Mr. Upton, called celebrated pugilists. After which, Mr. Johannot will "The Forestaller, Monopoly, and the Cowkeeper." Also, in the course of the evening, the following comic songs, to be sung by Mr Johannot, written by Mr. Upton: "Mrs. Betty and Humphry Jenkins," with the celebrated Irish song, sung by Mr. Johan not, written by C. Dibdin, jun., and composed by Mr. Sanderson, called "Dermot O'Dogherty's Description of a Storm; Paddy M'Gree's definition of English bulls and their joint ideas of Matrimony." And an entire new song, written by C. Dibdin, jun., and composed by C. Broad, called "The Match Boy," containing a display of fashionable and unfashionable matches, matches for everything that can be matched, and a description of things impossible to be matched; in which he will introduce the old chaunt, as sung by an original character, well known as a match boy in every part of London, Westminster, and the Borough of Southwark. By particular desire, the comic ballet of "The Gretna Blacksmith." After which, a new song by Miss Gray, called "All the World for my Laddie." The whole to conclude with the serio-comic pantomime of "Quix tte and Sancho."

Doors to be opened at half-past 5, to begin at halfpast 6 o'clock. Boxes, 48. Pit, 28. Gallery, 18. Second Price at half-past 8 o'clock precisely. Places for the boxes to be taken at the amphitheatre, of Mrs. Connell, boxkeeper, from 11 till 3.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY LANE. taliba Mr. Powell; Rola, Mr. Kemble; THIS evening will be presented "Pizarro." Alonzo Mr. C. Kemble; Pizaro, Mr. Barrymore; Cora, Miss Biggs; Elvira, Mrs Siddons. To which

will be added "The Humourist."

To-morrow, "A Trip to Scarborough," with "Lodoiska."

KING'S THEATRE.

TO-MORROW Evening (11 Feb.) will, by parti

The

opera, called "Semiramide," with chorusses. music by Bianchi. The principal characters by Madame Banti, Senor Rovadino, and Senor Roselli, being his re-appearance after an absence of 4 years. After the first act, the last new divertisement. At

the end of the Opera will be performed a Ballet, composed by M. D'Egville, called "Les Jeux d'Eglé." With new Dances. The music by Bossi. Principal characters by Mr. Deshayes, Mr. Laborie, and Mr. Didelot; Made. Hilligsberg, Made. Laborie, Madlle. J. Hilligsberg, and Madlle. Parisot.

Pit, 10s. 6d. Gallery, 5s.

N.B. The doors to be opened at 64, and the performance commence at 7 on Tuesday; but on Saturday evening the performance will positively begin at 74, in order to be finished in proper time. Vivant Rex et Regina.

THEATRE ROYAL, COVENT GARDEN.

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SADLER'S WELLS.

THIS evening will be presented a romance with Tin and the forlangenover of Novelty in every

songs and chorusses,) called "Joanna." Formed upon the plan of an unpublished drama, written and transmitted by A. Von Kolzebue. The music by Mr. Busby. The principal characters by Mr. Pope, Mr. Holman, Mr. Munden, Mr. H. Johnston, Mr. Murray, Mrs. H. Johnston, and Mrs. Pope. The vocal parts by Mr. Ingledon, Mr. Townsend, Miss Wheatly, Miss Sims, and Miss Waters. The prologue to be spoken by Mr. Murray. To which will be added "The Spoil'd Child." Little Pickle, Mrs.

Mills.

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Wells Street, Goodman's Fields. The three last nights of the present entertainments. This present Thursday, Oct. 30, Friday, Oct. 31, and Saturday, Nov. 1, will be presented (3rd time), a grand spectacle, founded on the late brilliant occurrences in India, called "The Storming of Seringaputam," with the death of Tippoo Saib. Various comic songs, particularly "The Day of Marriage," and "I've a pretty little heart," by Miss Gray; "The Blue Bells and "The Chapter of Admirals," by Mr. Johannot. The whole to conclude with (3rd time at this theatre), a grand comic pantomime, called "The Dæmon's Tribunal, or Harlequin's Enterprises."

Doors to be opened at 6, and the curtain to rise at 7 o'clock. Boxes, 38. second price, 28. Pit 28. second price, 1s. First Gallery, 18. second price, 6d. Upper Gallery, 6d. Second price to commence at 9 o'clock.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY LANE. RS. JORDAN respectfully informs public

HIS the evenings will be presented Department, consisting of a new musical bagatelle, called "Old Fools, or Love's Stratagem," with new music, composed by Mr. Morehead. A new pastoral ballet, called "Filial Love, or the Double Marriage." A new splendid historical ballet of action, drawn from facts in the infancy of British annals, called "Boadicea, or the British Amazon." To conclude with a grand allegorical Transition, from the humble state of Britain at the period above specified to the present time, representing Britannia enthroned in the Temple of Patriotism, surrounded by Statues of the most eminent British Patriots, and attended by Industry, Agriculture, Genius, and Commerce with their appropriate Retinues, presenting her with

Health, Plenty, Wealth, and Independence, and insuring her the homage of the Four Quarters of the Globe; the scene enriched by emblematical representations of Naval Strength, Magna Charta, and a Prospect of Peace. In the course of the evening several new Comic Songs to be sung by Mr. Davis. The astonishing and inimitable Mr. Richer, whose improvement in his last Tour is almost incredible, will present his incomparable performances on the Tight Rope, and among many others the Tambourine Dance, assisted by the Comicalities of Mr. Dubois, as Clown. In the course of the evening the favourite Comic Song of "Taffy and Greddy." To conclude with "Peter Wilkins, or Harlequin in the Flying World."

Boxes, 48.; Pit, 28.; Gallery, 1s. Doors to be opened at half-past Five, and begin at half-past Six. The half price admission at Eight o'clock.

COPENHAGEN HOUSE.-FIVES MATCH.

Match at Fives, between 6 gentlemen, for 50 N Monday, May 26, will be played a Grand guineas. The play to begin at 5 in the evening precisely.

RANELAGH.

Under the patronage of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales.

ON N Thursday, January 23, 1800, will be given a Mthat her might in fixed for fonday, the 12th of Her Majesty. The tables in ur of the Birth day

instant, when a Comedy will be performed, with entertainments. In the course of the entertainment will be introduced an old Scotch ballad, called the "Blue Bells of Scotland," to be sung and accompanied by Mrs. Jordan on the lute.

By Permission of the Lord Chamberlain. For the Benefit of Lady Perrott and her Orphan Family.

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T the THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET, on "The Wonder," with other Entertainments, Donna Violante, by Lady Perrott; the other characters by ladies and gentlemen of great estimation, who have kindly promised their assistance. Lady Perrott trusts that this will be her last appeal to public commisseration, hoping to obtain justice from her claims in Jamaica. When it is considered that these agonizing efforts to preserve five helpless children are made by a woman born to all the delicate indulgencies attendant on rank and fashion, every species of apology would be deemed an insult to the most amiable attribute of human nature—a sympathizing heart.

Tickets to be had of Lady Perrott, No. 28, Springstrect, Portman-square; and Mr. Price, at the Theatre.

Cake.

Masquerade, honour Birth-day

a prize

Rotunda will be appropriated for Tea, Coffee, &c., and at One o'clock the boxes will be opened with the following regular Supper :- Chickens, Ham, Veal, Tongue, Beef, Mince Pies, Jellies, Blanc-Mange, Pastry, Fruit, &c., &c. In addition to which will be given (upon the plan which gave such general satisfaction last year,) Fifty Twelfth Cakes, as prizes to be drawn for by the first 400 Masques, each of whom upon admission will be presented with a ticket, which Wines of the first quality will be provided. Admittance, Half-a-Guinea only. The doors to be opened at 10 o'clock precisely. Tickets to be had at Mr. Birchall's Music-shop, New Bond-street; Mrs. Richmond's Masquerade Warchouse, No. 361, Oxfordstreet; Mr. Timewell's, No. 365, Strand; Mr. Croft's, Fleet-street; Mr. Farrance's, Pastry-cook, Ludgate-hill and Spring-gardens; Mr. Roach's, No. 71, Haymarket; Mr. Fisher's, No. 187, Fleet-street; and at Ranelagh House, where Dresses may be had on the evening. An excellent Band will be provided for the Country Dances; and the Corporation Band, in full uniform, will, during Supper, perform some of the most favourite Military pieces.

ROYAL CIRCUS.-St. George's Fields. For the Benefit of the Philological Society, under the patronage of His Royal Highness the Duke of York.

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EW Scotch Dance. This evening will be presented a variety of New Equestrian Exercises, under the direction of Mr. Davis, and performed by him, Messrs. Jeffries, Collet, Peterson, Kelly, Woodfin, and (Clown to the Horsemanship,) Mr. Porter. For the 1st time, composed by Mr. Byrne, a new Scotch Pastoral Ballet Dance, called "Jockey and Jenny, or part them who can !!" With new Scenery, Dresses, and Decorations. The Music, Scotch and Irish blended, selected by Mr. Byrne; with new Accompaniments by Mr. Sanderson.

Previous to which (25th time), an entire new, splendid Spectacle, in two parts, with entire new Music, Scenery, Machinery, Dresses, and Decorations, called "The Mine, or Black Forest of Istria;" adapted for representation and superintended by Mr. Cross. In the course of the Piece will be introduced the following new scenes:-Sun-rise View of Alberti's Mansion on Lawn, with correspondent Lodge, &c the Black Forest of Istria; Transparent Lake and Temple of Charity; Picturesque Garden; Robbers' Cavern; two Views of the Quicksilver Mine at Istria; Antique Servants' Hall; Enemonde's Cottage; and the Crystalline Palace of the Queen of the Gnomes. Count Albert, Mr. Roberts; Fabio, Miss Fisher; Pieiro, Mr. Montgomery; and Francesco, Mr. Wallack; Enemonde, Mrs. Herbert; Adeline, Mrs. Roffey; and Juliana, Mrs. Byrne; Baron Hildebrand, Mr. Helme; Count Orsalini, Mr. Wilkinson; Fernando, Mr. Davis; Carlo, Mr. Pilbrow; Conrad, Mr. Burrows; Flaskello, Mr. Male; Maurice, Mr. Gibbons; and Queen of the Gnomes, Miss Adams. To which will be added a new Comic Pantomime, called "Harlequin's Banquet, or the Magic Feast;" partly taken from the favourite pantomime of the latter name, with additional Scenery, Machinery, Tricks, Dresses, and Decorations, in which will be introduced a Comic Song, called "The Barber's Courtship," by Miss Fisher. Doors to open at half-past Five, to begin at halfpast Six. Second price to commence at half-past Eight. Places for the Boxes to be taken of Mrs. Adams, at the new Royal Circus.

Servants cannot possibly keep places later than half-past Seven.

Boxes, 48.; Pit, 28.; Gallery, 18. Tickets may be had at the Institution, No. 1, Mary-street, Fitzroysquare; at Jordan Hookham's Library, No. 100, New Bond-street; aud of Mrs. Adams, at the Royal Circus, where places for the Boxes may be taken. ALMACK'S ASSEMBLY ROOMS, KING ST., ST. JAMES'S SQUARE.

JAMES and WILLIAM WILLIS most respecte fully acquaint the nobility and gentry, there will be a Subscription Ball at their Rooms this evening, under the patronage of Her Grace the Duchess of Devonshire, and Her Grace the Duchess of Gordon. N.B. The nobility and gentry are respectfully informed, that the doors will be opened and the rooms lighted precisely at ten o'clock.

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VAUXHALL.

-MORROW evening (4th June), in honour of His Majesty's Birth-day, will be given a superb Gala, when the Gardens, on the glorious occasion, will be illuminated and decorated in the most brilliant and magnificent style.

The Concert will consist of a choice selection of new Music and Songs, in which will be introduced the Coronation Anthem, and the popular Serenata, entitled "The Wreath of Loyalty," which will conclude with the grand Chorus of "God Save the King." Principal performers:-Messrs. Dignum, Denman ; Master Grey; Mrs. Franklin, Miss Sims, Miss Howells, Mrs. Cook (from Bath), &c. Leader of the Band, Mr. Brook. After the Concert, His Royal Highness the Duke of York's Band, in full uniform, will perform Martial Music. The whole to conclude with a brilliant display of Fireworks, by Signor Henglar. Admission Three Shillings. Doors open at Seven, and the Concert begins at Eight o'clock. The Gardens continue open every evening during the season.

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SPA GARDENS, BERMONDSEY. HE Gardens will open for the season on Monday next, May 26. The concert (under the direction of Mr. Smethergell) will consist of a grand selection of the most favourite overtures, and the songs from the most favourite composers. A grand display of Fireworks, by Signiors Rossi and Tessier. The gardens will be illuminated in the most superb manner. The doors to open at 5 o'clock, and the concert begin at 7. Admittance, 28. The Concert and Fireworks will be repeated every Monday fortnight during the summer.

The last Masquerade this season at this place,
PANTHEON.-Oxford-street.

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N Tuesday next, May 23, will be given a Grand which includes the refreshments of Tea, Coffee, Masquerade! Admission only 10s. 6d. each, Jellies, Ice Creams, and the Supper. Doors to be Tickets to be had at Messrs. Leech, London Coffeeopened at 10 o'clock, and the Supper Rooms at One.house, Ludgate-hill; Ibbetson's Hotel, Vere-street; ser's, Haymarket; Richman's, Oxford-street; at the Croft's Masquerade Warehouse, Fleet-street; Thres

Dresses, Dominos, Masks, &c., may be had at the Pantheon; and at Wand's, Bond-street. Character Pantheon; and no person can be admitted but with

a Mask, Domino, or Character Dress.

This and every Evening. EIDOPHUSICON.- Panton-street, Haymarket. THE HE Public are respectfully informed that Mr. O'Rourke, from the Theatre Royal, Dublin, will sing several of the most popular Irish and other Comie Songs, particularly "Ned, you've no call to me," "The Physical Snob," "A Traveller stopp'd at a Widow's Gate," "Murphy Delany," "Ben Bowsprit," "What's a Woman like," &c., &c.; accompanying himself on the Pianoforte. Between the different scenes of the Eidophusicon will be the Musical Glasses, by Mr. Wilkinson; Singing by Miss Randal; the Ferformance of the Learned Dog; and the Comic Songs of Mr. O'Rourke. Doors open at 7, begin at 8. First Seat, 3s.; Second, 2s.

Fourteenth Night.-SANS-SOUCI. By the authority of the Right Hon. the Lord Chamberlain. O-MORROW evening, November 15, will be pre

square, an Entertainment, entirely new, called "The Cake House."

Arrangement of the Recitations and Songs:-
PART I.

Re. Dregs and his Villa.
Song. Perpetual Youth.
Re.

Conjugal tête-à-tête.

Song. The Lottery of Wedlock.
Re. Agreeable Company.
Song. Love and Reason.

Re. A Receipt to kill Wives.
Song. The Poet and the Paper.
Re. A Trial of Patience.
Song. Anna, Ann, Nan, Nance.
Re. Le Maître de Danse.
Song. The Grand Ballet.

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Song. The Union.

READING ASSEMBLY.

HE First Assembly this Season will be at the To begin precisely at Eight o'clock. It will be moonlight.

MAILLARDET'S EXHIBITION, Spring-gardens,

is now open, from 11 till 4 in the Morning, and from 7 to 10 at Night, brilliantly Illuminated in the Evenings. Anxious to preserve public patronage, which Maillardet acknowledges to have already so kindly received, he has added to his Museum as follows: 1. A figure of a Child, which with all the movements of real life, will execute (during the stay of the visitor) specimens of Writing and Drawing, equal to the most perfect productions of the first masters in those professions. 2. An exact representation of that rare and beautiful Insect, called Aronea, which, by being placed on a table, will traverse its surface, self-moved, in a variety of directions. 3. The Natural Imperial Scarabæus, which, seen through a glass, appears as if composed of Precious Stones, in all their variety of colours. Admission 2s. 6d.

Androides, or Animated Mechanism, No. 38, Norfolk-street, Strand. THE Day Exhibition at One o'clock is resumed, Gentlemen returned from School; and the additions lately made of the Volunteer, who goes through the Manual Exercise and Fires; and Harlequin Magician, who displays a scenic representation of the taking of Seringapatam, the Battle of the Nile, Britannia lamenting the Death of Lord Howe, and Rolla restoring Cora's Child (from Pizarro), make the Evening's Exhibition, at Eight o'clock, one of the most singularly curious and interesting that this Metropolis can boast.

Boxes, 28. Gallery, 18.

Cartwright's Musical and Philosophical Exhibition. HE Theatre, at the Lyceum, in the Strand, which

Thas been recently fitted up in an elegant and

The whole is written, and composed, and will be commodious manner, is now Open, and will continue spoken, sung, and accompanied by Mr. Dibden

Boxes, 58.; Arca, 38.; Gallery, 28. Doors to be open at Seven o'clock, the Performance to begin at Eight. Places for the Boxes to be taken at Mr. Dibden's Music Warehouse, Leicester-place, Leicester-square; where may be had the Songs in the Entertainments of Sans Souci; the novel of "Hannah Hewit;" "The Younger Brother;" "The History of the Stage," complete in five volumes, and every other article specified in his Catalogue. The "Union," "The Lottery of Wedlock," "The Poet and the Paper," "Love and Reason," and "Brother Jack," are already published. On Monday next will be published Perpetual

Youth."

Sans-Souci will continue open Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, during the season.

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ATTENDEN REVEL will be on Thursday, July 10, 1800; and for the encouragement of gentlemen gamesters will be given a good plain Hat, value 168., to be played for at Cudgels; likewise a good plain Hat to be Wrestled for; and a Cheese, of 168. value, to be Bowled for.

On the second Revel Day, July 11, will be given a good plain Hat, of 148. value, to be played for at Cudgels; also a good Hat to be Wrestled for; likewise a Cheese, of 168. value, to be bowled for; and a Cheese to be Run for by Men in Sacks; and other Sports.

this and every Evening, with a series of Performances by Mr. Cartwright on his improved Musical Glasses, and a grand display of new-invented Fireworks, by Inflammable Air. Mr. Cartwright will perform a very difficult, much admired selection of Handel, Fisher, and Shield; and particularly several celebrated Irish and Scotch Airs, for which the Musical Glasses are so peculiarly adapted. To conclude with the Philosophical Fireworks from Inflammable Air. Doors opened

Boxes, 4s.; Pit, 3s.; Gallery, 2s. at 7, to begin precisely at 8 o'clock, and conclude before 10. Tickets and places for the Boxes to be taken at the Lyceum, from 12 to 3 o'clock. Entrance to Boxes and Pit in the Strand; Gallery door in

Exeter-street,

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RUPTION of Mount Vesuvius, vomiting forth Torrents of Fire, environed with spital streams of Burning Lava, and in her utmost state of Convulsion, as seen from across the Bay of Naples, with Storm and Shipwreck, is represented every evening at the Naumachia, Bouverie-street, Fleet-street; previous to which will be represented, for a few evenings, the Glorious Battle of the Nile, with every prominent manoeuvre which occurred, from the evening of attack until the defeat of the enemy on the following morning. Doors open at Seven o'clock, and the Engagement to commence at half-past. Piaces for the Boxes to be taken at the Naumachia, from Eleven to Four.

By means of a Buzaglo the Naumachia is continually of an agreeable degree of warmth.

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PANORAMA.-Leicester Square.

NOW, Open, a correct View of Lord Nelson's Victory at the Nile, which though seen by daylight, appears as in the Action, at ten o'clock at night, the whole seeming only lighted by the fire from the ships, and tho e blown up and burnt, producing an effect seldom seen by the oldest seaman. Seven ships of the line are close to the observer, and appear as large as reality. This Painting, from the management of the light and colouring, has an effect equally beautiful View of Margate continues open, as usual. Hours from Ten till Dusk. Admittance to each, 1s.

NOTICE. THE Public are respectfully informed good on a dark day as it has in the sunshine. The

that the beautiful View of Margate, at the Panorama, Leicester square, is shortly finally to close, to be succeeded by a View of Ramsgate, which is in great forwardness. The View of Lord Nelson's

Victory, which has given such general satisfaction, MF

continues as usual.

R. O'BRIEN, the celebrated Irish Giant, who measures near Nine Feet high, most respect

The Panorama is open from 10 till dusk. Admit- fully informs the Nobility and Gentry, and Public in tance to each Painting, 18.

NINCE the arrival of the two noble Male Lions at Exeter Change, in the Strand, the concourse of spectators has been considerably more than at any former time since that truly grand Menagerie was first opened. One of the Lions arrived the 16th of November last, and the other on the 21st day of De

general, that he is just returned from the country, and has taken a lodging at Mr. Jameson's, Clock and Watch Maker, No. 3, Charing Cross, opposite the Admiralty, where he will exhibit himself for a short time only. Admittance One Shilling each.

Never before Exhibited,

cember last. They are both exhibited in the Great AN Albino and Albiness, at Brooke's Original

Room, with near two hundred other Animals; amongst which are four of the largest Bengal Royal Tigers ever seen in this country. Admittance 18. each. In a separate apartment are a stupendous Elephant and six Kangaroos from Botany Bay. Admittance 1s. each. Also in another apartment is an Optical Exhibition, far excelling any thing of the kind hitherto invented. Admittances. each, or the three Exhibitions for 2s. 6d. A Skeleton of a Whale, 66 feet long, and perfect in every respect, to be sold cheap.

N.B. Foreign Birds and Beasts bought, sold, or exchanged, by C. Pidcock, as above.

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200 Guineas.

WO Hundred Guineas was offered last week at Exeter Change, for one of the Royal Tygers for

Menagerie, top of the Hay-market, No. 242, Piccadilly. These astonishing and beautiful productions of nature, the Girl nineteen years old, and the Boy seventeen, are elegant in form, their eyes of a sparkling red, and in perpetual motion; they are in fact Nyctalopes! Their hair is of the most snowy white and silken texture. The charming female is truly unique, and in transparency of skin much surpasses the lovely Circassians. As to words they are totally inadequate to express the singular curiosity of these wonderful phenomena, the uncommon and continued attention they have already experienced from personages of the first fashion and consideration, having had the honour of being exhibited before His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, their Royal Banks, and many of the first Nobility and Gentry, who Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of York, the Duke of Cumberland, and Prince of Orange, Sir Joseph

were all pleased to express themselves in the strongest terms of satisfaction in respect to them, is the most manifest proof of the high estimation in which they are held, and leaves not a doubt that occular demonstration is only necessary to fill the mind with the most sublime ideas of the marvellous works of the Omnipotent. Their parents, who are of dark complexions have had several children, but alternately an Albino and a Brunette. Admittance 1s. each.

N.B. All kind of Exotic Animals; and Birds bought, sold, or exchanged.

The Bous Potamous, or Amphibious Beef, to be seen alive.

OW in Bloom, at Barr's Nursery, Ball's Pond,

the purpose of baiting it with Bull-dogs, but the Pro-No Wear Islington, a large American & loc, having

prietor, well-knowing the dreadful consequencess that would follow, would not accept even ten times the sum for such a purpose, for of all animals the Tyger is the most terrible, having limbs superior to an ox, and talons that would tear a horse in pieces in a few moments. There is no less than four of those animals at the above place, together with a beautiful Lion, and a var ety of Leopards, Panthers, Hyenas, near two hundred in number; other Foreign Animals, among which is a large Male Elephant, with ivory tusks

upwards of 23,000 blooming buds, supposed to be more than was ever before produced from any one plant in England, which, with the regularity of the chandelier branches (30 in number), gives it the appearance of one of the most wonderful productions of nature. Admittance 18.

standing out of his mouth, near a yard long. F

They are divided into three Exhibitions at One Shilling each, or the whole of the Collection for Halfa-Crown each person.

MILTON GALLERY, PALL MALL. USELI'S EXHIBITION, with additional Pictures, is now Open, from Nine in the morning till Seven in the evening (Sundays excepted).

Admittance, 1s. Catalogue, 6d.

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