ALBERT SMITH’S “PIGEON.”

Between the repulse at Peiho and the illness of Albert Smith, Chinese affairs have not been on a satisfactory footing of late. It is therefore highly gratifying to know, that our French ally has actually sent off his General to the East, and that our English entertainer has re-appeared in Piccadilly. We hope that it is not unaffectionate to say so, but with certain Crimean recollections strong upon us, we are rather inclined to believe that the new Chinese campaign will be carried on with most loyalty by General Albert. At all events we are certain he will not bring it to a conclusion without due consideration for his allies, and that he will give them all due recognition of their presence, and of their zeal in taking places – a trifling attention to facts which is occasionally pretermitted over the water. Seriatism, as Viscount Williams says, we deplored, in company with the Queen, and in common with the public, the affliction which interrupted Mr. Albert Smith’s entertainment, and are exceedingly happy to “depend” upon a French General (on this occasion only) a congratulation to our pleasant-faced, pleasant-tongued lecturer, upon his resuming his Nights with the Pigtails. In the words of Confucius (whom we never read, and have not the least intention of reading) “May our Egyptian Fisher always have a good Haul.”

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Post Office Order:- The great regularity shown in all the departments of St. Martin’s-le-Grand, ever since Rowland Hill has been Secretary there.

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