... RAILWAY MEN.—A vast number of raihoad men were loiter- ing about the streets, telliog their avocation by their mien, dress, and general appearance in a way that cannot be mistaken by any one who has lived in the neighbourhood of their work, or at all events observed them with any degree of interest aDd attention. Exactly as I remember them standing in groups, or slowly stroll- ing about the ...

... r M.—We exchange with the leading New York papers. It is a pity that we are reluctantly obliged to omit some lovely little lyrics, during this sternly political time. S. S.—Any reverend gentleman of the neighbourhood will, no doubt, kindly act as the almoner. Publico in our next. ...

... HOUSE OF COMMONS. MONDAY, MARCH 2. Mr. Hildyard took the oaths and his seat for South Not- tingham. Several railway bills were read a second time, and ordered to be committed. Dr. Bowring presented a petition from the sisters of Lieut. Wyberg, who had been detained at Bokhara, and was supposed to have been barbarously murdered there, praviDg for an inquiry to be instituted as to his fate. The ...

... White damas is much worn for evening or bridal dresses lace dresses are also very fashionable, either with flounces, or forming tunics; organdy embroidered, or tarlatane over coloured skirts, is also worn, particularly by young ladies; gimp trimmings are as much used in dress as en neglige, for the latter in silk, and for the former in gold, silver, sieel, silk, or beads; shaded fringes are ...

... FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. THE OVERUlND MAIL. BY EXTRAORDINARY EXPRESS. Our extraordinaiy Marseilles, in anticipation of the Bombay mail of ihe 3id of February, has reached u?. It btings important rows fiom the theatre of war, on the banks of the Sutlej. The British army had been increased to about forty- three thousand men. This army is formed into five divisions of Infantrv, and four Brigades of ...

... We are glad to hear that the Marquis of Bute is gra- dually recovering from the effects of his late accident. We observe by the late dispatches from India, that Captain Spottiswoodc* 9th Lancers (lately quartered in town) has been appointed Major of Bridgade on the brigade Staff, in the army on the Sutlej. Richard Bassett, Esq., Bonvilstone House; Henry Austin Bruce, Esq., Duffryn, Aberdare Wm ...

... IN. OUT. Patients remaining last Week 5 47 Admittedsince. 0 9 5 56 Cured and Relieved 1 8 0 Remaining 448 Physician for the ensuing week Dr. Lucas Surgeon.&c. Mr. Batt. BALL.—A ball was held on Tuesday, the 10th inst., at the Castle Hotel, for the benefit of the Brecknock Infir- mary. The orchestral arrangements were very complete, being conducted by Mr. Ribbon, the leader of the Here- ford ...

... SALISBURY.—Lord Ashley is spoken of as likely to be a candidate for the representation of this city, whenever a vacancy occurs. — Sherburne Journal. BRIDPORT.—Mr. John Romilly, an old free trader, opposed Mr. B. Cochrane, the new government free- trader. Mr. Cochrane was returned by a majority of one. At a meeting in Manchester, last week, Lord Ashley stated that he hoped he would only ...

... A ROYAL PRESENT. It is reported in the public papers that her most gracious Majesty, intensely sympathising with the gallant 23id Regiment (or Welsh Fusiliers) on beir recent loss, by death, of the venerable and heroic goat who for so many years headed proudly the martial Cambrians in the field, has, with her characteristic kindness and benevolence of heart, presented, the brave fellows with a ...

... To the Editor of the Monmouthshire Merlin SIR,-Affairs of conscience should be tenderly discussed, but it is a melancholy truth, often expressed, that there is no viru- lence so vindictive as that which unfortunately arises from a contrariety of professional Creed. I have, with deep regret, heard, but I trust without foundation, that language has been used in a sacred edifice, in this town, ...

... The insurrection in Poland, so far from being suppressed, as tome of the German papers would wish us to believe, appears to be rapidly spreading, and to be gaining strength and con- sistency as it advances. The republic of Cracow is in the complete and possession of the insugents, and the German papers themselves, thought under the direction and con- trol of the censoiship, cannot conceal ...

... Herewith I send you an extract from a letter, addressed to my firm here, by a correspondent in the United States, which will, doubtless, be interesting to you. The samples of iron which are alluded to have also been received, and fully bear out, in appearance, what is said of them. They are, certainly, as rich- looking iron as I ever saw-very open-grained, and kishy, to use a term well-known ...