... ? yj. i blA, tit U O OI.1, aIN V *J . I . Constantinople, October 31. The uncertainty and anxiety which, notwith. uanding the satisfactory nature of the accounts so long since received, still continued to be felt with regard to the real position of affairs in Persia, have now at length, I am happy to say, been entirely re- lieved by the arrival of despatches and private let- ter; from thence ...

... Our readers must have perceived that of late va- rious steps have been taken towards the establish- mrent of a Zoological Garden in Edinburgh. The promoters of this scheme would require to be on the alert, else they will be anticipated by our en- terprising friend Batty, who, in addition to his many beautiful specimens of that noble anicnal, the horse, already comprises in his arena, the ...

... COMMiSSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY. Yesterday the ConmmissiO3 of Assembly met in the 'l'obooth Chureb-Dr Muir, Moderator, in the chair. The MODERATOR recalled to the notice of the Comn- missin, that on a former meeting they bad directed him to write to Lord Gleneig, Secretary for the Colo- nies. disavowing connection with Dr Lang in New South Wales, and blraining his proceedings in that co- ...

... I rll a soiree took place in the large Assembly L5 ,earge Street, under the superintendence of the Aol. b Associjtion for Promoiting Voluntary Church the Rev. MIr Robertson of Portsburgh Cha- f the Society, in the Chair; who was 'b the Rev. Dr John Brown of Edinburgh, rd lgardlaw and Hfeugh of Glasgow, Rev. Dr 0fiD, Dua , Rev. Dessrs Johnston, Alexander, h Andersn, of Edinburgh; Rev. Messrs 0 ...

... tlll?l catebouian Otercu'VV- EDINBURGH. TRURSDAY, NO VEMBER 8. The Royal William steamer, which arrived at Liverpool on Monday last, after a passage of 16 days from New York, brings the latest Canadian intelligence, including an important proclamation by Lord DunBAN. This document puts an end to all farther speculation as to Lord DURHAM'S in- tentions, seeing it announces his unqualified deter ...

... nobTEP I LONDWON GAZZTTX3 : FtRRIcxt OFFICE, SNOV. 20. The Qneen has been graciously plasead to appoint Donald Sandison, Esq. to be her ?? Conrul at Broussa. WVHItTEHALL, NlOV. 19. The Queen Las been pleasedl to direct letters patent to he passed tunder the G3reat Seal of the United Kingdom nf Great Britain and Ireland. conferring the honour of Knighthood upon Captain George Tyler, of the ...

... The United Ass ociate Presbytery of Edinburgh met on Tuesday in Nileolson Street-the Rev. William Par- lane, moderator. Among other matters, a letter was read from Mr William Marshall, preacher, stating that he preferred the call addressed to him from Kirkgate congregation, Leith, and would give in his trials for ordination as 0000 ooas citciimstrinces admitted; upon which the Presbytery, ...

... AWFUL CATASTROPHE-TWENITY LIVES LOST. From the Plymouth Jo rnal of Thursday.) About one 'clock yesterday afternoon three pinnaces, having on board the mere employed at the breakwater, left the C hatha hulk, which is moored inside that atruc- ture, as a rendezvous for the men ; the sea was then running very high, and the wind blowing a fearful gale from SS W. The destination of the boats was ...

... V.011tiou. MONDAY, OCTOBER 29. STOCKS THIS DAY AT TWO O'CLOCK. Bank Stock 203Y1 ndia ?? , 2X8 Threeper Cent. Red. 93* India Bonds _ 60 Three perCent.Consols 93.1 4 annuities (Jan. 1360) 15 1-I6 Ditto ?? c93n Do. New (ditto) z Thrceeandflalfpertlents. -Do: (Oct. 1859) Do. Redued - 1001i Do. (Jan. 1830) Do. do. New Am 101t2 Do.( Oct. 1880) - Four per Cents. - - Exchequer Bills 6I 67 Irish ...

... TOWN COVNCtL PROCEE INGS. The first meetiug of the new Council was held on ThurTSday-the Lord Provost in the Chair-and although called expressly for the purpose of completing the Coun- cil, electing the Magistrates, and filling up the vacant offices, the sederant was protracted to four hours du- ration. FILCING UP rTaE COUNtCIL. The LoRn PaovosT stated, that as it was only vester. day the last ...

... NING. LORD DURHAbr's REPORTED ARRIVAL.- We hare .ust been informed that Government has received information, by telegraph, that the Incon- stant, with Lord Durham on board, has aarived off Plymouth. At this late hour we bavejno time to ascertain the accuracy of the statement, hut we give it as it has reached us, withoat vouchirig for its correctness.-Steanderd. CITY, Seturdcaq, Sour ?? ...

... (From the Limerick Ckroeicfe, Noremnber 14 ) Letters were yesterday received at the Lime.'ick Chronicle Office, to the 5th September, from Be- gaum, when the 2d or Queen's regiment, which en- joyed good health, bad received the route for Deega. six weeks' main , to exchange quarters wirh the 40th regiment. The 25th regiment after two consecutive periods of service in the West Indies, each more ...