... PRATER.-It is a hard thing among men of inferior rank, to speak to an earthly Prince: no King keeps a court so open, as to give admittance to all comers; and though they have, they are not sure to speed; albeit there be nothing tbat should make their l petitions not grantable. Oh, how happy, how privileged then, is a christian I who, though he often lives here in a slight esteem, yet can he ...

... IONDON AND PARIS GOSSIP. LoDOjuy3, 1871. 1 A w ,, Junoanti awette julyI am11 afraid this will el not quite eree withyour at~'icultnrl friends ; but this rt is time prospect to-dayv. All I canl Say is that it. keepsth Parks here as fresh an green as Powdtlftfiv, althoudgh at tis ime f yar they are fouryerotofivashd p and dry s ?? tunik real and wvith anl East wvoid ~dmoat 0 asd dryitsagre lule ...

... The monthly meeting of this body was held on Wednes- day, the Mayor presiding. A letter from Sr. hapcott, chairman of a meeting held in Trinity parish recently, ereelosing a memorial referring to the price and quality of the gaa and water, the sewage, and the increase of the rates of the city, gave rise to some discussion, ix the course of which Mr. Carter moved that' the matter' be referred ...

... ?? Two gentlemen were recently accosted in the following magniloquent terms by a beggar:- Gentlemen, will you administer the balm of consolation to adebilitated constitution i Are the jury agreed ? asked one of the judges of the bailiff on the steps of the Des Moines courthouse one morning.. Yes, said the bailiff, they have just agreed to send out for another half gallon. A clergyman ...

... The Gospel is not only a sot of beautiful and comfortable promise. It is not only an enthusiastic and poetical admiration of. moral greatness and goodness in Jesus Christ. It is a new life. It is a moral transformation. The type of character which it has a tendency to form is not that of a selfish man, consistent in his selfishness to the end, throwing himself upon the Atone- ment because it ...

... RAILWAY TIME TABLLES._ Up' BRISTOL AND EXETER. D, P.M. WEEK D. a.m. a.m. a.m. n.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. WEEK D. a.m. a~m, a.m. am. am. p.m. p.m. pL Exeter ?? 6. 0 9 10 9 60 10 30 1150 12 25 3 25 4 45 5 30 London ( 3 .60 9 15 114101 0 , 00 10 Stokeu Co6 19 l 1 ?? 12 0.3 , . 641 Bristol .8630 10 012 35 02 3 3 440 (30 'l0 Silverton 6 22 9 28.5 . i D .. 20 1 62 WestonJ. 7 17 933 1 1 113 o4 4 . ...

... , A youngster, whilst perusing a chapter of Genesis, turn- ing to his mother, inquired if the people in those days used to do sums on the ground. It was discovered that he had been reading the passage, And the eons of men multiplied upon the face of the earth. In company, an English lady, half-jocularly, of course, attributed a very polite readiness for wine to the daughters of Erin. I ...

... We have been favoured with a peep into the diary of one of a party of five gentlemen (W. L., P. L.. J. K., T. L., and J. R.) of this city who returned from a trip to Paris on Saturday last, and we think their adventures may prove interesting to our readers.- We give particulars in the words of the gentleman who kindly supplied us with his reminiscences. We started from Queen-street at 10,15 a ...

... DiSOT NEWS. PAIGNTON.-The Freemasons' Grand Lodge of E 'the Province of' Devon is fixed to be held at Paignton on lo the 3rd August. The railway companieswill allowbrethreu at who produce their Masonic apxons to travel to and from by W, first or second olases at single fares, The Torbay Lodge, rE No. 1,358, will be consecrated, and the usual business of the province transacted. A .banquet will ...

... THuRsDAY.-The Mayor, S. S. Bastard, W. 1. Geachsias, and NY. Clifford, Esqrs. Mr. P. COURvTr, watchmaker, High-street, was fined 25s. and the expenses for keeping a dog without a lijense. Ther Magistrates recommended a further reduction. TfromAs STRONGIMAN, an apprentice, was charged on remand with stealing a quantity of harness, ?? the pro- perty of his master, Mr. E. Parnell, St. Thomas. ...

... LOiNDONs, JulIY 10, 1871. gri If you want to sue London in all its bloom and frosh- pa~ ness, to see its lions at their best, and to half kill your- self by attempting to do all the picture galleries and p exhibitions and sights, now's your time. London has br, never been failer, brighter, busier, or gayer thain it is is to-day. We have everybody here except the Queen; hr and when london is ...

... WEDNBSDAY.-W. Cuthbhrtson, R. Sarnders, S. S. Bastard, ob W. El. Geclheiase, W. Clifford, and J. Damerel, Esqrs. K WILLIAM NOTT, butcher, South-street, was summoned M for using abusive and threatening language towarda P.C, V Meardoia. The officer stated that the defendant, whilst in a M state of drunkenness, nbused him and threatened to I chop ps him up. In defence Mr. Nott said he knew ...