[Illustration: Miss Lane, Eight Years of Age, in the Five Characters in "Twelve Precisely." From a lithographic reproduction of a drawing by D. C. Johnston, November 3, 1828. In the possession of John Drew, Esq.] PHILADELPHIA. _MONDAY EVENING, JANUARY 5, 1829._ CHESTNUT STREET THEATRE. MISS LANE.—This astonishing little creature appeared at the Chestnut Street Theatre last evening. She is not more than ten years of age, and evinces a talent for and a knowledge of the stage beyond what we find in many experienced performers of merit. The entertainment of _Twelve Precisely_ is well adapted to the display of the versatility of her powers; and in the _Irish Girl_ she may, with truth, be pronounced inimitably comic. Her brogue and manner are excellent. The _Young Soldier_ was also admirably assumed; his coxcombical airs were natural, evinced astonishing observation in a child so young, and literally convulsed the house with laughter. Her performance of _Little Pickle_ also possessed great merit, and the applause bestowed upon her throughout the evening bespoke the wonder and delight of the audience. Those who have a taste for the wonderful should not miss the present opportunity of gratifying it. We promise ourselves a treat of no ordinary kind when she appears as _Goldfinch_ in the _Road to Ruin_.—_Extract from a Philadelphia Newspaper._ [Illustration: Joseph Jefferson[C] (the First of that Name) as _Solus_. From an engraving by D. Edwin after the painting by J. Neagle. Published by Lopez & Wemyss. In the collection of Peter Gilsey, Esq.]