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ren, his eyes fixed on the soldier who stands a few paces back of Warren's feet. This soldier leans forward slightly, and grasps a musket, in which is a bayonet, which he is about to plunge into Warren's body. His eyes are fixed on the prostrate form before him, while the countenance expresses excitement and rage. Costume consists of a red coat, white breeches and hose, low shoes, knee and shoe buckles, white breast belts, black waist belt, and black military hat, with plume. By the side of the soldier, near the front of the stage, stands an officer, who is leading on the British. He holds a sword on his right shoulder, while the left grasps the butt of the musket of the soldier previously described. His body is bent forward, feet separated thirty inches, eyes fixed on Warren, countenance expressing energy and decision. Costume consists of a crimson coat, decorated with gold epaulets and lace, white silk hose, buff breeches, low shoes, knee and shoe buckles, red sash, side arms, and chapeau. Directly behind the figure who supports Warren stands an American soldier, with a musket held in front of his body, which he points towards the British soldier, who is about to pierce the body of Warren. His body is slightly bent backward, eyes fixed on the soldier, countenance expressing fear. The remaining figures should be placed in the space from the top of the hill down to the group we have described; a few should be fencing; some using their muskets as clubs; others firing at the enemy in the distance; while a few are stretched out in death on the ground. They must be placed in as great a variety of positions as possible, and in such a manner that one figure will not obscure the other. The countenances of all should appear excited. The booming of cannon and roll of the drum can be produced behind the scenes. The picture should be illuminated by a brilliant red fire burned at the side of the stage. PORTRAIT OF PRINCE ALBERT. One Male Figure. This tableau is produced in the same manner as the Madonna. The gentleman who personates Prince Albert should, in general outline of features and form, resemble the original as much as possible. The costume consists of a crimson coat richly trimmed with gold lace, and heavy decorations in silver on the left breast, gold epaulets, a richly ornamented sword and belt, buff vest trimmed with gold lace, buff breeches, top boots trimmed at the top with gold binding, a red sash, an
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