16 AUGUST 1856, page 10

Ft4t Totatrfs.

IT is a well-known historical fact, that the artists of ancient Egypt were so strictly restrained by the laws of their country that their inventive powers were not exercised at......

The Death Of Mrs. C. Mathews, Or, As She Was

theatrically called, Madame Vestris, on the 8th instant, hits, caused a feeling of deep regret among the playgoers of every age. The veterans can recollect her as the principal......

Money Market.

STOCK EXCHANGE, FRIDAY AFTERNOON. There has been little alteration in the English Funds this week : the fluctuations have been within the range of 1 per cent ; but the market......