... PAIRS. DUNDALK MAY FATR.-The May fair of this town was held on Saturday last, and was, in the opinion of those com- petent to judge, greater than any former one, with ex- ception of the beef fair, which was not to say too well supplied, 5s. to 55s. per owt. was readily given. The show of mutton was very large, and a good amount of busi- msess transacted at from 51d. to 6id. per lb. Lambs sold ...

... I _ LITAtY NOTICES. TIHE CRESCENT AND THE CRoss. By ELIOT WAR- BURTON, ESQ.-A_ second edition of this work has just appeared. The Quarterly Review in noticing it observes:- This book i3 vastly superior to the common run of narra- tives, and is remarkable for the colouring, power, and play of fancy with which its descriptions are enlivened. The wrting is of a kind that indicates abilities ...

... I -FASHIONABLEIN The Queen and Prince Albert left Lon at ten on Monday morning in an open carriage andf e 0fo a party of the 4th Light Dragoons, for Claremo tI s N d b jesty and his royal highness were accompanied by the enl Royal. Prince51 T'I'e Witrtzburg Gazette states that it is ported in Dresden that the Queen of England r. ' during the summer, and probably Dresden and Berli' Coboure His ...

... * F.ASHIONABLR INTELLI NCcE , - ?? .I. GRAVID ENTERTAINMENT 1BY THtE 0OLDSMITHTsx PANY TO PRmace ALBERT.-The most extensive prep iirat are being made to make the grand banquet which will be giv(u by the Goldsmiths' Company to his Royal Highness P1inee Albert, on this day (Saturday), exceed, if possible, in Wplen. dour, the magnificent banquets that have hitherto been given at Goldsmiths' Hall. ...

... I -FASHIONABLE INTEL~2- at . I -FASHIONABLE ?? HER MAJESTY'S VISIT TO THE ISLE OF WIGIT CowEs, TUESDAY.-On Sunday afternoon her Ma accompanied by Prince Albert and Prince Lelingeta, t t usual walk in the grounds of Oborne and on the beacha, elr not return till late. The royal dinner party c dnsisted of did Majesty, Prince Albert. Prince Leiningen, Masrcted of h.e Douro, Lord Charles Wellesley, ...

... FASHioNABLE INTELLJ-I-NC . HER MAJESTY'S BIRTT-DAY-DRWING EO Tuemday being appointed for the celebration of the in of our beloved Sovereign, the same was observed with the Dy demonstrations ofloyalty. Tile morning vas ushered inb peals from the bells of the metropolitan chorcdes, and ni rt were hoisted from their steeples and from the roofs of vi gs offices. arious At ten o'clock there was a ...

... I LIZ 'ERATURE. ir THE SPEECHES OF THE RIGHT HONOURABLE *e RICIJARD LALOR SHEIL, M.P., WITH A ME- n MOIR. (EDITED BIy THOMAs IACNEVIN, ESQ., BARRISTER- lt AT-LAW.) d (Dublin: Jares Duffy, Anglesea-street.) ;3 There is no people whose natural disposition for eloquence h and oratory is superior to that of the Irish. But few can venture to claim equality with them. A vivid fancy, and e warm ...

... FASHIQOAt3BLE INTELLIGENCE. IIA a' ik of~ Th VER MAJESTY'S BIIRTHDAY. Thalae, drawing-rorm held on Tuesday iny St. James'sPa haeand brilliantly attended. ?? company began to arrive soon after one o'clock, and cons. ed at thinned setting down at the entrance for the entree and general dtof company during the space of two hours. The costumes of the ties, ladies were of the moat splendid ...

... FA4S'UJOABLR ~INTBPLLI rC ~CE. i Ion VICEREGAL COUBT.-His Excellency the Lord Lie. tenant entertained the following distinguished person ges 'R0 dinner on Monday, at the Viceregal Lodge:_Xi, 4. at of Dean of St. Patrick's and Mrs. Pakenham, Dean of aorO vd Mrs. Penneat, Colonel Brereton, Mr. Corry Connellant S orya Betham, Captain and Lady Emily Seymour, Capta n W- 1ht Mr. A'Court; Capt. Meade ...

... LITERA TURE. I THE COCK AND ANCHOR; BEING A CHRONICLE OF OLD DUBLIN CITY-3 Vole. Dublin: Curry and Co. It has been more than once our pleasing duty to call the attention of the public tothe numerous evidences of a grow. ing and strengthening spirit of nationalitivwbich has, during the last few years, been developing itself in. this country, and which has already extended its influence so far ...

... - , I . . i . .. ' AINSWORTH'S MAGAZINE. (Mortimeri London.) .In Ajn worth of this month there are many pleasing and t, clegaat papers. The,Revelations of London, by the s ditor'cor4inueintheirhigh.wroughtand fanciful scenes, to s'e hwrsn irpto,ratber-oddQollision. the dramatic painting of a y: fairy tiae, and the Cvokney oddities of the modern Trabylon. D.A bit of.' Still Life' anong the ...

... i W. FrlHfO6NA Lh INT ic E. : hTFreeowcssg~ HALL.-WedtbWdam a. en. r Xhmon: Hal, tio a distl'ngulsuled ~sserblageof guests, on .the occasio of presenting the freedom of the company to tordi Cottenhatu Viscount Melbourne, Lord Paiterston, and Earl ,otteibii. ils Royal Highness Prince Albert wasalso present, he being e member of the Fi4lmnongers Zomopany._Amoug the chlef guests ?? Marquis of ...