... MR. CHARLES KEAN'S K ING LEAR. Mr. Charles Kean's genius as an actor-which, in years gone by, was so roughly assailedby some critics-has been again triumphantly vindicated, in the delineation of the grand and difficult character of King Lear. Thisgreat historical play- one of ilee finest conceptions of Shakapeare-was performed at the Princoss's Theatre last Saturday week; and the ...

... The usual monthly meeting of this Presbytery took place ?? Balfour, moderator. IVISSIONARY TO CANADA. Dr FOWLER reported that:the Colonial Committee had- appointed Mr Douglas as missionary to labour in the presbytery of Gdiengarry, Canada-West, and re- quested the appointment of au early day for his ordi- nation. It was resolved that it should take piace on Wednesday, the 12th proximo, in St ...

... I - PARLIAMBNTARY DIVISION. I HOUSE OF LORDS.-APRIL 27. OATES BILL(aN ComauTTrB.)-Moved, To omit clause V.-(The Lord Cbancellor): On question, Whether the said clause shall stand part of the bill? Contents, 80; Not-contexts, 118. CONTENTS. Cleveland, Duke Camoys, Lord Devonshire, Duke Campbell, Lord Newcastle Duke Chaworch, Lord Norfolk, IDuke Chesbam, Lord Somerset, Duke Clandeboye. Lord ...

... IMPERIAL EDICTS. The following is from the summary of the Oveanti ?? of China, of March 15:- Thte Earl of Elgin and suite left for the north in Her ?? steam-ship Furieus on the 3rd inst. On the 9th his Lorldhip was at Fuh-chow-fu. There, too, was his Lordship the Bishop of Victoria. The Emperor's commands i regarding Canton were received on the 6th inst. Yeh's con- duct in exciting the ire ...

... TIHE DEBT OF INDIA. ?? ?? Some Parliamentary tapers on the debt of India, snored for by Mr. Crawford, have been published, wlhich show the total liabilities of the territoriall GtOernmlenlt up to the begin'sing of the present year. All the variouls notices issued by the authoritics dstring the last twenty-four years in Connection with the opening of newI, loans or thle re1demp- tion or ...

... I MR. mON=SELL'S DIVISION I SIN TO THE EDITOR OF ma DA1LY XN w SIR,-Can any of the admirers of the late Ci t explain upon what principle of fair dealing to a WI-ti al Qt versary, or even of respect for their own Cal ad. the members of that noble and honourau, boed Taced the matter of the d iviion oni Mr. Monsell's 'otion okt day night? Offtone In your communicated remarks on the ...

... 2r FIMPERIAL E DICTS. The following is from the summary of the Over- Li land Iriend of' Chiza of March 1o: The Earl of Elgin and suite left for the north in 'rher Majesty's steam-ship Furious, on the 3rd instant. C On the 9th his lordship was at Fuah-chow-fu. There, dtoo, was his lordship the Bishop of Victoria. The et rnperor's commands regarding ('Cautoti were re- ceived on the 6th instant. ...

... 9?c vklfiof f- ?? (ESTABLISHED ANNO 1737.) BELFAST: THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 1868. TimE Overland Mail has arrived, and amongst our latest intelligence will be found telegraphlic sum- miaries of the lctters from the Special and Cal- cutta correspondents of the 'Pines. We learn that Dr. Russell's communication gives details of the eventts in Lueknow from the 11th to the 15th March ; but we are not ...

... On Saturday morning the up express'train from Birmingham to London ran right through a goods train that was crossing the line at Bilsworth. The driver had his arm broken, but no other personal injury was sustained. The application of air as a motive power for propelling vessels has, itis stated, been successfully introduced by Mr. Carter, a scientific gentleman residing at Mottingbam, Kent. A ...

... I I CHINA. Of Yesterday's Mornintiv Adveirtiscer has the following n |;rONG KONG, Marcih 15. sMM. Decontades and Oliphant have been sent to . Sowchow to negotiate. They have been furnished with =s powers, and letters of demands by the Russians and Americans. The Overland Rzegister says the negociatien isopened Li with fair promise, but it would have been better had the sy General gone ...

... t -I THE MERSEY DOCKS AND , HARBOUR BILL. Le * lAitiUJU1 BIL-L. if - g The committee of the House of Commons re-assembled o yesterday at the usual hour, Sir 13tisjamin Hall, Bart., in the chair. Mr. Burke, on the part of the poomoters of the bill, cald a clause had been prepared in respect to vessels loading or d- ischarging in the river wlshich set forth that it was of the utmnost importance ...

... I ?? 0 - ?? HOUSE OF COMMONS.-~WEDINEsiAY, APRIL 28. wi The house met at 12 o'clock. r MASTERS AND WORKMEN. i Mr. MACKINNON brought in his bill for appointing st councils of arbitration for the settlement of disputes betee masters end workmen, which was read a first time. bteni PETITIONS PRESENTED. t ABOLITION OF 'Ciireit~l~i-I~t5~-,.-Bv Mr. TREFUSOS, from t a place in the, cuty of Devon ; Mr. ...