14 FEBRUARY 1852, Page 11

Finally, we have to report the healthy condition of the

Marionettes; who have now learned to work freely on their wires, while new signs of activity are given by the changes in their repertoire. The political allu sions, which abound in their last new piece, indicate a purpose to which they may be turned with effect : and although the little dramas are pro- fessedly the productions of Mr. Hugo Vamp, a puppet shown in the in- troduction to the evening's performance, we have reason to believe that gentlemen of known ability are employed in furnishing the literature of the establishment.