... Now that the question of the brick dutie& is in agitation, we think it would be as well to consider the very important duties which bricks-in conjunction with mortar-have to perform in constituting electors. A man with all the qualities of a statesman, but living in a garret, is of course noteniitled to vote-Illis is entirely in keeping with the principles ot our glorious constitution. But why ...

... MINCING-LANE, MONDAY, AUG. 18. There was a good business concluded here to-day in SUGAB, and firm rates were obtained. Yellow Havannah realising 45s to 48s 6d; Brown, 43s to 44s 6d; Floretts, 51s to 55s; White in bond, 42s to 48s; Mauritius dutv paid, Brown, 37s 6d to 43s Cd; Yellow, 44s to 48s; Grainy, 48 to 53s'; Manilla, clayed, 44s to 44s 6d; and unelayed, 40s to 40s 6d. In Refined Sugar ...

... Several communications arrived too late, but shall appear in our next ...

... j&ctentific, A NEW COMET.—The following letter, dated Redhill Observa- tory, has been addressed by Mr. R. C. Carrington to the editor of the Times:— Permit me to inform your astronomical readers of the discovery of a telescopic comet by Professor D'Arrest, of Leipsic, on the 22nd of February. The professor gives the following position as approximate: February 22nd, at 16 hours 40 min. Leipsic ...

... MARK-LA\TE, MONDAT. MARCE 9. A small supply of English WHEAT at this day's market, and millers pur- hasing with more readiness, fully last Monday's prices were obtained, and or prime qualities there was a small advance. White brought from 56s to i5s; and Red 46s to 56s per quarter; but a clearance was not made of ower qualities, Of Foreign arrivals are yet light, and previous rates sus- ained, ...

... MINCING-LANE, MONDAY, MARCH 9, SUGAR.—There wete many transactions to-day, principally by the home rade, and the prices obtained are rather above those of Friday, Mauritius ealising for very low to fine brown 41s to 50s; yellow 50s 6d to 55s; grainy, 4s to 59s; East India, white, 52s to 57s; grainy, 53s to 60s; Madras, native, Os to 46s 6d; other sorts 52s to 60s; Manilla, as to quality, 45s ...

... °a SiblTt'S''the Rose ani^ Crown Inn, Love lane. Londo serv_A0Wn> and four lives were sacrificed to the was severely cut. 8caPe(J by on a skylight, but !*|C ^hriital liamer,f 8^ePmother, are in custody at Bristol, for having savagely halt-starved and beaten the unfortunate child. T*e trt1irS/,Und for benefit of the family of Mr- ^UB| imint ma^*8trate» ...

... TUESDAY, AUGUST 9. THE MILITIA LAW AMENDMENT BILL.This bill was read a second time on ths motion of the Earl of Ripon, and after some remarks from Lord Stratford and Lord Kingsdown. Some other bills were advanced a stage, and their lord- ships adjourned. ...

... RUSSIAN PREPARATIONs.-An interesting letter from the Hertfordshire Incumbent appearsinTke Times. He refers to the recent ukase (preceding that for the general levy an- nounced within the last few days), ordering a levy of no less than twenty-three in the thousand in the two governments of Orenburg and Samara. Every man drawn from these provinces will, from his previous habits of life, be a ...

... A BEAR WITH A SWEET TOOTH.-Once, while I was in the woods hunting, I heard a noise like that made by a bear while in a tree after nuts. It seemed somewhat strange, as it was not the season for nuts; and after reconnoitring for some time, I dis- covered a bear high up on a dead pine-tree, scratching and paw- ing at the wood very industriously. I resolved to ascertain the cause of his strange ...

... j&cotlann. SIR RODERICK MURCHISON. —This eminent geologist is now in the Highlands of Sutherland examining the succession of the rocks there. He has made two or three ascents up the mountains in and around Ichnadamph. He is accompanied by Professor Ramsay. HERRING FISHERY. —The herring fishery in Scotland up to Saturday last was a failure. The weather had been fine, and there was the prospect ...

... WAGES.—Elizabeth Morgan, of Llangattock, was summoned, by John Waters, for the balance of his wages, which he alleged to be L2 2s., but on the bench examining the account, it appeared that £ 1 16s. lOd. was the amount due, which was ordered to be paid with 5s. costs. STEALING COAL.-Jane James pleaded guilty to stealing coal, at Cwmbran, the property of John Lawrence, Esq.—'Committed for 7 days ...