... couple of ducks for dinner, and a good dish of fine g«een peas, gathered from his own garden. expressed regret that he had not invited us to partake of them. Query—Will our readers believe siucere when we state we cordially him in that feeling ?—Northampton Herald. Scott, the American Diver.—This enterprising fellow, whose exploits have excited the wonder of the people in England and America, ...

... We have not received Blackwood*s Magazine for the present month. X. Y. Z.—Our correspondent will find the best informaatiun give him Hie subject in other columns. A Constant Reader. —Dr. Lever, an Irish physician, resilient in Brussels, is the uu hor Charles O'Ala/ley. W. and G. received this week. A Townsman.—A under this signature writes thus briefly and strongly For Heaven's sake, Mr. ...

... The temperature since Saturday had not been severe as it had been during the previous day* of the week. The lowest state the thermometer during Friday night was 29 degrees, three degrees below freezing point, and on Saturday, at noon, the mercury stood at degrees. In the course of the morning a gentle thaw commenced, hut the wind continued throughout the day fre-h froir. north-east; in the ...

... dairyman, of tbis town, was galloping down ft hill near Bennal Wood, wben she broke the master sinew of her near fore-leg. Mr. J. Ballinger, farrier, Leek - hampton, being called in to attend her, amputated the foot at the fet-lock, and supplied wooden one. About ft month after the first accident, her foot caught in the ground, and her leg was broken short off at the knee. Mr. Rallinger then ...

... behoof, soou ss that edifice shell have been completed ami made til for the reception her Majeaty. The Isle ami continued frost has delayed considerably flu* progress of' the workmen who were engaged the flattering work of the interior walls. These are the only pm lions of this part the building which are an unfinished state; hut few days genial weather would enable the school be perfected for ...