Volume 25 — NEWS FROM THE THEATRE OF WAR.
Reading edition
Our latest news from the Theatre of War is from Astley's Theatre, where the War with Russia is being carried out with unflagging energy. Last night the Russians had entrenched themselves in a strong position in front of the enemy, and the Russian General, Widdicomb, turned the right wing—a wrong one having been turned by the negligence of a scene-shifter. The enemy were in position at nine o'clock, and a French officer made towards a standard, which he eventually carried. On Saturday afternoon a body of Russian soldiers received their pay from the treasury, which is understood to be amply supplied.
In the evening the battle was resumed with great vigour; but both parties eventually laid down their arms. The Russians were much harassed, and set fire to Moscow in several places with bits of tow steeped in spirits of wine. The city burnt with great fury for nearly an entire minute, when it was terminated by a decisive blow from the mouth of the master carpenter.
A POLITICAL PROBLEM SOLVED.
Why are diplomatic papers called Circular notes?—They are called Circular, because they frequently arrive at no definite end.
A NEW CHIME FOR BOW BELLS.
DON'T TURN AGAIN, WHITTINGTON; DON'T BE LORD MAYOR OF LONDON.