* * * * * TO POLITICAL WRITERS, AND TO THE EDITOR OF THE "TIMES" IN PARTICULAR. Mr. Solomons begs to announce to reporters of newspapers, that he has constructed, at a very great expense, several sets of new glasses, which will enable the wearer to see as small or as great a number of auditors, at public conferences and political meetings, as may suit his purpose. Mr. Solomons has also invented a new kind of ear-trumpet, which will enable a reporter to hear only such portions of an harangue as may be in accordance with his political bias; or should there be nothing uttered by any speaker that may suit his purpose, these ear-trumpets will change the sounds of words and the construction of sentences in such a way as to be incontrovertible, although every syllable should be diverted from its original meaning and intention. They have also the power of larding a speech with "loud cheers," or "strong disapprobation." These valuable inventions have been in use for some years by Mr. Solomons' respected friend, the editor of the _Times_; but no publicity has been given to them, until Mr. S. had completely tested their efficacy. He has now much pleasure in subjoining, for the information of the public, the following letter, of the authenticity of which Mr. S. presumes no one can entertain a doubt. LETTER FROM THE EDITOR OF THE "TIMES." It is with much pleasure that I am enabled, my dear Solomons, to give my humble testimony in favour of your new political glasses and ear-trumpet. By their invaluable aid I have been enabled, for some years, to see and hear just what suited my purpose. I have recommended them to my _protege_, Sir Robert Peel, who has already tried the glasses, and, I am happy to state, does not see quite so many objections to a fixed duty as he did before using these wonderful illuminators. The gallant Sibthorp (at my recommendation) carried one of your ear-trumpets to the House on Friday last, and states that he heard his honoured leader declare, "that the Colonel was the only man who ought to be Premier--after himself." If these testimonies are of any value to you, publish them by all means, and believe me. Yours faithfully, JOHN WALTER. _Printing House Square._ Mr. S. begs to state, that though magnifying and diminishing glasses are no novelty, yet his invention is the only one to suit the interest of parties without principle. * * * * * CON. BY THEODORE HOOK. "What sentimental character does the re-elected Speaker remind you of?"--Ans. by Croker: "P_(shaw!) Lefevre_, to be sure." * * * * * A CRUEL DISAPPOINTMENT. We regret to state that the second ball at the Boulogne _fete_ was simply remarkable from "its having gone off without any disturbance." Where _were_ the national guards? * * * * * UNSATISFACTORY CONDITION OF FOREIGN BEEF--(CAUTION TO GOURMANDS).