_Tuesday, Feb. 1._--The floating masses of ice having been stopped by London Bridge, now assumed a solid surface over the river from Blackfriars Bridge to some distance below Three Crane Stairs, at the bottom of Queen Street, Cheapside. The watermen, taking advantage of this circumstance, placed notices at the end of all the streets leading to the City side of the river, announcing a safe footway over it, which, as might be expected, attracted immense crowds to witness so novel a scene. Many were induced to venture on the ice, and the example thus afforded, soon led thousands to perambulate the rugged plain, where a variety of amusements were prepared for their entertainment. Among the more curious of these was the ceremony of roasting a small sheep, which was toasted, or rather, burnt over a coal fire placed in a large iron pan. For a view of this spectacle sixpence was demanded, and willingly paid. The delicate meat when _done_, was sold at a shilling a slice, and termed Lapland Mutton. [Illustration: The Frost Fair.] _Wednesday, Feb. 2._--The Thames now was a complete FROST FAIR. The Grand Mall, or walk, was from Blackfriars Bridge to London Bridge. This was named "_The City Road_," and was lined on both sides with booths and petty tradesmen of all descriptions. Eight or ten printing presses were erected, and numerous pieces commemorative of the "Great Frost" were printed on the Ice. Many of these have come down to us; among them are the following: "Amidst the Arts which on the THAMES appear, To tell the wonders of this _icy_ year, PRINTING claims prior place, which, at one view, Erects a monument of THAT and YOU." "You that walk here, and do design to tell Your children's children what this year befell, Come, buy this print, and it will then be seen That such a year as this hath seldom been." "_Friends, now is your time to support the Freedom of the Press. Can the Press have greater liberty? Here you find it working in the middle of the Thames; and if you encourage us by buying our impressions, we will keep it going in the true spirit of liberty, during the Frost._" "Behold, the River Thames is frozen o'er, Which, lately, ships of mighty burden bore; Now, different arts and pastimes here you see, But printing claims superiority." Besides the above, the Lord's Prayer, and several other pieces were issued from these Presses, and they were bought, as mementos, with great avidity. _Thursday, Feb. 3._--More people than ever ventured on the ice. Swings, book-stalls, dancing in a barge, drinking and eating booths, skittles, knock-'em-downs, and all the apurtenances to a Fair on land were there on the Thames. The ice was strong and firm, and although there were fairly smooth parts, yet, in the main, it was very rough.