Our correspondent in Japan, Mr. C. Wirgman, supplies the sketch we have engraved, representing the exhibition of a wrestling match by professional gymnasts in the city of Osaka, where this kind of entertainment is next in popularity to the clever theatrical performances which were the subject of his last contribution:-

    The wrestling at Osaka is exhibited under an enormous mat shed, filled with people. In the centre is a raised mound of earth, forming a platform under a canopy. There is a bucket of water on one side, a wooden ladle, and a little basket of salt. The contending performers begin the operation by going to the bucket of water, and rinsing their mouths; then they take a pinch of salt, and rub it into their arms and on their chests to purify themselves. After these ceremonies, they advance and squat down opposite each other; they take a piece of straw, grass, or twig, and break it in two between them. They then put themselves into the positions assumed by frogs, and with their hands give tremendous slaps on their thighs, and stretch their muscles to the utmost; after which they pretend to wrestle. But instead of continuing the struggle, they soon retire, and go in for water and salt. They repeat the frog movements, and pretend to go at the wrestling again; but suddenly they want more salt and water. Perhaps one of them manifests a great predilection for one of the posts, and pulls at it, and goes more salt and water. After a great deal of this work, they begin really to wrestle, and he who throws the other outside the ring is proclaimed victor. The people then go mad and throw money wrapped in paper to the hero of the encounter. This is an occasion for excitement. After some time, another couple come on; and so it continues till evening. The umpire then reads the names of those who are going to act next day, amidst the loud applause of the spectators; and the finale consists in whole corps coming in, naked to the waist, but wearing magnificent aprons and clapping their hands, three times as they stand in a circle.