10 JANUARY 1857, Page 10

General Kmety, one of the defenders of Kars, has arrived

in Paris, to pass some months of the leave of absence granted by the Sultan.

The Emperor and Empress of Austria had their " tree " on Christmas Eve at Venice. MarshalRadetzky was one of the few persons admitted to the family circle : the gift for him was a low carriage with a team of handsome ponies.

A handsome slab has been placed on Bow Bridge, Leicester, whereon is recorded that the remains of King Richard the Third lie interred near the spot.