... SYDNEY, Dec. 21.-AOttlition Ministry has been formed, which is reposed as follows:— Sir Henry Fackes, Preier and Colonial Secre- tary; Sir John Robe-son, Vice-President of the Executive Counc, with a seat in the Legislative Council; IJr. James Watson, Colonial Treasurer; Mr. Francis Batliurst Sutton, Justice andPablic Instruction; Mr. William Charles Wirever, Attorney-General; Mr. James ...

... The American papers contain accounts of a fearful colliery explosion in Indiana, on the 21st November. The accident was caused through an accumulation of gas in the workings, which took tire tll: ongh the carelessness of one ot the miners u-ing a naked light. There were several kegs oi gunpowder in the place, and these caught lire, the names increasing the destruction to » vast ex- tent. Eight ...

... At the morning service the sermen was preached by the Rev. Henry White, one of Her Majesty's chaplains, from the text St. Matthew xxiv, 85, Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. After expounding the text the preacher alluded in the following words to the death of the Princess Alice -.—England mourns to-day the passing away of one of her choicest treasures of ...

... OTTAWA, Dec. 14. An extra edition of the Canada Gazette, issued to-night contains the following announcement :— His Excellency the Governor-General and her Royal Highness Princess Louise have received with deep grief news of the death of her Royal Highness Princess Alice, Grand Duchess of He8ile.-By com- Smand, F, Da WINTON, Major R.A., Governor- S General's Secretary. Govern uient-houae, ...

... The Correspondent of the Standard, In a telegram from Montreal, on Saturday, Last evening there was a general illumination, which was brilliant and varied, but the electric light failed in some instances. The Jesuit College was splendidly lit, as was also the French newspaper office. At nine o'clock the Marquis of Lome and the Princess Louise drove through the streets incognito. The ball was a ...

... Before the Rev J. C. LLEWELLIN. DRUNK AND RIOTOV8 Thomas Smith was charged with being drunk and riotous iu George Street, Pontypool, on Wednesday night.—P.c. Taylor proved the charge.—Fined 10s, or 7 days. ...

... The Duke of Edinburgh arrived at Splthead at five o'clock on Monday morning, in the ironclad he commands, the Black Prince, having eoncluded his present term of foreign service. The sad news of the death of his sister was com- municated to his Royal Highness, who came into the harbour in the Lively, despatch vessel, and proceeded to London by an early train. ...

... QUETTA, Nov. 18th (via Liverye-ol i.—Matters here are quiet. Commandant I as been succeeded by Captain Grant, of the Houssa force. The change is well received. The Houssas, in searching for fc.o:ne contraband goods in an adjacent village, u'et with resist- ance. They succeeded ia destroying the goods, and left the town partially n- ...

... Tumble over and die on the spot.HILL'S MAGIC VERMIN KILLER is certain death to Rats, Mice, Auto, Beetles, Cockroaches, and all kinds of Vermin. Sold by chemists, &c., in packets 3d., 6d., and Is., and by the proprietor, E. Hill, Wellington, Somerset. Sent post free for 7 or 14 stamps. London agents, Barclays, Sangdrs, &c.—Local Agents wanted. A N RVER-FAILING RSIIEDY FOR bilious and liver com ...

... THE ELECTRIC LIGHT. On Monday, the electric light was successfully introduced at the new Steel Works, Swansea. The smallest type in a local newspaper was read over with ease. Th i light was provided from an adaptation of Siemens Bros., telegraphists, London. The experiment is understood to be made with the view of introducing the electric light into the smelting and other works of the district. ...

... THE AFGHAN WAR. TELEGRAM FROM THE VICEROY. The following telegram from the Viceroy, dated 4th December, has been sent from the India OlBce for publication Browne reports brigade under Maepherson advanced to Bosawal, beyond Koord Khyber, to r*ef0?/r°'re' qiet at Dakka. Communications to Ah Mnsjid re-established. Aehana road is be-'uer ex- plored and improved. HeIth of British troops'very good. ...

... Mr. W. Rayner Wood, county magistrate, whose name recently appeared rather prominently before the public in connection with his prosecution of the Sisters of Mercy for begging, has received a communication from the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, who severely censures Mr. Wood for his conduct in the case, and points out his want of discretion as a magistrate, and further, that if such ...