... An action was brought in the Nisi Prius Court, London, by a Miss Reynolds against the Earl of Dudley, for breaking a horse so as to render the animal safe to be used by a young lady of fifteen years of age. The defendant paid JB25 into court, and denied his liability to any greater amount. The plaintiff, Miss Elizabeth Reynolds-a most accom- plished equestrian-had two establishments, viz., at ...

... As I was a gwiun up yander Where the lambs baa'd zo lovely to hear, As they arter the old ewes did wander, There come by a young Volunteer. I says to un, I says:—u Easter Monday, Bist thee gwiun to that there Review? Ees, I be, a says, ca'st'n't spare one day From thy labour and toil, and come Well, what is the doouns at Brighton Expected, I says, for to be ? Is there gwiun to be any sham ...

... PAROCHIAL OPMCEBS.—Messrs. W. Robinson, and T. Perkins were elected churchwardens, on Tuesday, for the ensuing year; and on Thursday, the magistrates selected Mr. John Watkins, of Moor street, and Mr. John Child, of High street, joint overseers for the ensuing year. SUDDEN DEATH.—On Tuesday, the 7th instant, the butler in the service of the Rev. R.. V. Hughes, at the Wyelands, near this town, ...

... DREADFUL MURDER IN OXT OR DSHIRE. Information was received at Oxford on Saturday of a dreadful murder having been committed near Upper Heyford, on the previous evening, which, on making the necessary inquiries, proved too true. It appears that Mr. Allen; miller, of the above village, was returning from Bicester market, accompanied by a young man named Noah Au-jnsi, in the same village, who had ...

... PETTY SESSIONS, FEB. 19, before W. M. SEYS, E. M. CURRR, and C. E. LEWIS, Esqrs., and Captain A. B. SAVERY. SHOP LIPTING.-Elizabeth Thomas, charged with steal- ing a 2s. piece from the till of Thomas Watkins, butcher, High-street, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 21 days hard labour. ASSAULTS.—Thomas Parry, charged with assaulting William Luff, was dismissed on paying costs. Walter Scott, ...

... THE COURT. THE Court still remains at Osborne. Her Majesty takes her accustomed drives and walks in the vicinity, accompanied by one or more of the junior members of the Royal family. Her Majesty has alao given audiences to Earl Russell and other members of the Cabinet. The Marchioness of Ely has succeeded Lady Churchill as Lady-in-Waiting upon her Majesty. THE Prince of Wales, during two ...

... USK. LLANBADDOCK.—Some evil disposed persons have, of late, been amusing themselves at this place, in a way likely to bring them into trouble. Not long ago, they pulled a neighbour's cart into a ditch, and left it there, then drew some rails out of a hedge, and left them in a heap; and various other foolish tricks. On Tuesday night, between 9 and 10, they took from its hangings a gate, ...

... IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT. In the House of Commons, on Wednesday, on the order for the Second Reading of the Endowed Schools Bill, Mr. Dillwyn said many gentlemen who were obliged to attend at Oxford had asked him to delay the introduction of his bill, but he had found that if he did accede to their request he would have no chance of bringing it forward at a later period. As he would not take ...

... The Government of the United States have, it is believed, resolved to send an agent to this country versed in maritime and international law to co-operate with Mr. Adams, the American minister in London, in the consideration of tbe various questions now arising or likely to arise on those points between the two countries. The object is to enable such questions in all possible cases to be ...

... It will be remembered that when the Sarah Palmer went ashore near Tuskar Light all the crew, with the exception of eleven, reached the shere safely. The eleven, among whom was the captain, were carried away in one of the ship's boats, and doubts were beginning to be entertained for their safety. On Saturday, however, at noon, a telegram was received in Liverpool, announcing the fact that the ...

... The First of May. The Crystal Palace Annual May-day Festival could not possibly have been more brilliant than it was this year. If the season just inaugurated is marked by many such thoroughly admirable performances as that with which it has been opened, it will indeed deserve to be in the highest degree successful. Everything conspired to make the day pass pleasantly. Even our fickle climate ...

... POJEilUuICAL GOSSIP. |' T-KE Emperor is going to pay Cherbourg C visit next week, in order to view the new construction of the frigate Solferiao. The proceeding is-viswed as indicative, of bellicose intentions. IT is reported in naval circles tibøt Vice-Admiral Sir Chatles Freetaentle, 'K.C.B., will succeed Sir Houston Stewart as Commainder-in- Chief at Devonport, and that; Vice-Admiral S'ir ...