... by the great variety of tongues, the means of severing and estranging nations more than anything else. Iu this respect may he compared the ourang-outang, which, according to the travelling showman, forms the coooectiug link which separates mankind from the human race ...

... WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 1853. By special express received last night, it was announced that Lucknow feli on the 19th ultimo— that 117 Guns were captured—and that about 2000 of the enemy were slain. It is also gratifying to learn that Mrs Orr and Miss Jackson, about whom the greatest anxiety was felt, were rescued during the siege. The loss on our side was considerable, including eight officers ...

... court-martial was held in Stirling Castle few days ago for the trial of Private J. Small, 79th Highlanders, charged with the theft of thirteen shillings from a fellow-soldier whilst stationed at Dundee barracks, After thorough investigation the prisoner was found guilty, and sentenced,to receive fifty lashes, and imprisoned for twenty-eight days with hard labour, and thereafter dismissed the ...

... in quarters which are usually well informed. The project for the Algerian Railways, with a guarantee per cent, from the French Government, likely to he soon definitely launched the London and Paris market®. Capital required for first section will be below £2,000,000. ...