... domestic fUiua. It is understood that the Grand Cross of the Bath was conferred on the Earl of Durham at the express desire of his Majesty, as a mark of approbation of the talents and diplomatic skill displayed by his Lordship during his mis- sion, and more particularly in effecting certain recent ar- rangenients in a matter which at one time threatened se- rious difference between this ...

... The Professorship of Irish, Trinity College, will be esta- blished without delay, as the sum required, {1500, has been made up. Strange the revolutions that are the offspring of time. After all the care taken to root out the language of the people, we have now the college of the Virgin Queen applying itself to revive and extend the knowledge of it. The power of St. Patrick appears to be on the ...

... Every man who respects the Christian religion will respect the Christian Sabbath,! and not only respect it himself, but en- deavour, by example and precept, to prevent its being desecrated and stained by others. But it is not a necessary result that he should fortify his arguments with fines and imprisonment, and follow Sir Andrew Agnew through all his mischievous vagaries. The Sabbath is a ...

... MAKfclAOlt OF tm DUKE or ■ The French papers are filled with details of the marriage festivities AT Fontainbieau, and with tccoanii fif fh; V?IS( parations that are going on for the celebration of the fetes to be given by the city of Paris. Some hundred. of workmen are employed, night and day, in erecting theatre* and preparing SPEctacles tor the gratuitous use of an elated populace, whose, ...

... HOUSE OF LORDS. TCESDAY, MAT 30.-—The Dukt of Wellington and the rarl) of Bradford presented petitions in favour of Church-rates, and Lord Poltimore for' their abolition. Lord Ashhvrton presented a petition signed by several bank- ers, merchants, and men of science in the metropolis, for the establishment of a uniform postage of one penny. ATotwith- standing the increase in the wealth, ...

... Lime d'un Amant sc trouve Partout, tr3Cea de l'objet aimé. Sr, PUU,Ju. Upon thy cheek that palid hue Speaks rapture to my throbbing breast; That smile to fond affection due, Can soothe its keenest pang to Ye&t. How dear to me this silent hour That sets my fancy free: j For true to passion's potent pow'17 Remembrance pictures'/ 'GT How dear to me eve's sober grey,— Her tranquil light with joy ...

... MONMOUTHSHIRE AND GLAMORGANSHIRE BANKING COMPANY —In order that there may be nopossibtemiscon. eption as to the system of management adopted in this Com- pany with regard to the discounting of bills and the regulation .f the customers accounts, we are authorised to state, tn rejutu- km of wme unfounded rumour* tohich have been circulated to he contrary, that the whole dllectlon of these ...

... TmnsDAY, MAY 25.-Lord Slrallgford presented a petition from a parish in Hampshire for the abolition of church-rates. A message was brought up from the Commons upon the London and Birmingham Amended Railway Bill.—The house then adjourned. FRIDAY, MAY 26.—CHURCH-RATES.—Petitions in favour o! church-rates were presented by the Bishop Hereford, from a place in his diocese; by the Bishop of ...

... KCVDS. Notwithstanding there has hitherto been no bulletin is- sued relative to theiieallh of hi$Majeaty, we regret to say, that it has latterly been such-as to create serious appre- hensions in the minds of his attendants. The Queen is better, but reng$|ttt ffl a very declining state. His MAittttif IISALTH.—Many gloomy reports pre- vailed in on Saturday afternoon as regards the state of his ...

... Monmouth, Satuyi/ai/, May-27.—Wheat, per quarter. Impe- rial measure, 63s OA to 00s 0d; Barley, 00s Od to 00i Od • Oats, 0s Od to 0s Od. Bristol, May 30.—Wheat, per quarter, 53s Btl Barlev 24s Id Oats, 22s 4d Rye, 00s Od Beans, 4Us Ud 43s 6d. Brecon, Tuesday, May 23.—Wheat, per bushel, Imperial measure, 6s lOd to 7s Od Barley, 4s 2a to 4s 4d Oats Js 6d to 2s 9d Malt, 00s Od to 43s Cd Peas, 6s ...

... Accounts from Spain state that the forces under Espar- tero and Evans continue in the positions they occupied after the capture of Hernani, Irun, and Fontarabia, and there was no indication of their marching in pursuit of the army under Don Sebastian, who it is surmised intends ultimately to make a dash at Madrid, if he can evade or beat the force commanded by Iribarren. Should Sebastian ...

... The German papers contain letters from Constantinople- which would represent the misunderstanding between Lord Ponsonby and Mr. Urquhart as being more inflamed even day. LUBECK, MAY 9.—Letters from St Petersburgh sa% that Lord Durham has made communications to the Rus- sian government respecting the Vixen, which were re ceived by it very amicably, and the reply to which is saii ,to jMiwfTbeen ...