10 FEBRUARY 1855, Page 12

The morningjournals announce, that " her Majesty's Government, in appreciation of

Mr. Peto's services, and more especially of his recent dis- interested and patriotic conduct in retiring from the representation of Norwich to carry out the construction of the railway from Balaklava, originated by the Duke of Newcastle, has recommended him to the Queen for a baronetcy ; which honour will be immediately conferred upon him."