One of the Emperors Otho dug up the body of
Charlemagne. Fired by his example, Mr. W. Cooke of Astley's has dug up the body of Timeur the Tartar, and galvanized it into new life. The history of the great Tamerlane, as recorded in dramatic form by the famous author of The konk, is meagre enough, but it serves for the introduction of horses and war-chariots just as well as a better piece. Besides, those who are trot amused by the stage will find ample compensation in the ring. Four performing elephants—a perehe double the usual length—a gentleman who walks on the slack-rope (not the tight, be it observed)—and a clown who, regardlells of Hamlet's precept, speaks more than ever was hot down for all the clowns in the world,—these are potent attractions, especially when they are mere additions to an immeasurable quantity of horse- manship.
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