The annual election of Common Councilmen and other Ward officers
of London took place yesterday, the day of St. Thomas. There will be but little change in the municipal representation, as only six wards out of twenty-six will be contested—today. The dwelling-improvement agitation has found its way to the West- end. Yesterday evening, a meeting in furtherance of the object was held at the Hanover Square Rooms. Mr. W. Rogers, of Bedford Square, and others, took part; but Mr. Charles Cochrane was the chief spokesman. The usual commendatory resolution was passed. The governing body of King's College resolved yesterday to sanction a grant of 5,0001. for the erection and endowment of a new hospital in con- nexion with the medical school. The Bishop of London announced an anonymous offer of 5,0001. towards the immediate commencement of the new building. The late Commissary-General Sir Gabriel Wood has bequeathed 70,0001. to erect and endow a hospital at Greenock for shipwrecked and distressed mariners.—Britidi Army Dispatch. The Admiralty has conferred on Sir James Ross a vacant Captain's good service pension of 1501. per annum.
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