1 JANUARY 1859, Page 16

A piece of intelligence appears in Thursday's Constitutionnel, not alluded

to by any English paper. It is to the effect that Lord Palmerston has re- eeived a severe injury to the knee, and that, in the opinion of his lordship's physicians, he will consequently be unable to resume his place in the House of Commons next session. The Constitutionners authority is "a letter from London."

The Countess of Eglinton yesterday presented the second battalion of the 14th Foot with their colours, expressing a hope that the men would emulate the deeds of the old second battalion.