Yesterday the Lord Chancellor sent Out his notice of the
order in which- business would be taken in his Court during Michaelmas Terms—that is, from the 2d to the 25th of November, inclusive; and at the foot of the notice were these words- " Except those days on which the Lord Chancellor may sit in the House of Lords."
This saving clause looks, prima facie, ince an early meeting of Par- liament; but as Ministers can hardly be supposed to have made up their minds yet, on this or any other subject, the exception ought, perhaps, only to be considered as so much margin, of which they may possibly find it convenient to avail themselves, if circumstances should render such a step "expedient."—Morning Post.
"It was rumoured in political circles yesterday afternoon, that Sir Robert Peel had been sent for by the Queen; and that in consequence her Majesty had granted to the Right Honourable Baronet the honour of a private au- dience. We are not in a position to deny the truth of this report; but, we confess, we think it improbable." So says the Morning Post; observing; however, that as Lord John Russell is still Minister, possibly Sir Robert Peel is only sent for to advise on the state of the country.
The Globe sneers at the tale, and asks—" Has not the Post heard that her Majesty afterwards sent to Birmingham for an adviser?"
The Standard also slights the conjectural rumour, and assumes that Sir Robert Peel's visit to Windsor is only the fulfilment of an old invitation. But the same journal gives a place still more prominent than that of its own sceptical remarks to the following communication "from a corre- spondent "— " Sir Robert Peel arrived in Whitehall Gardens at eight o'clock last evening, front his seat at Tamworth.
"Shorty after the right honourable Baronet's arrival he was visited by ther Chancellor of the Exchequer. The interview between the right honourable gen- tlemen lasted until nearly twelve o'clock at night. "Lord John Russell arrived in town this morning, from his residence in Rich- mond Park, before ten o'clock. The noble Lord immediately afterwards had a long interview with the Chancellor of the Exchequer, at his official residence in Downing Street. "Sir Robert and Lady Peel leave town this afternoon for Windsor Castle; having been honoured by her Majesty with an invitation to join the Royal circles until Tuesday next. "A prevailing opinion exists this morning, that some change in the Adminis- tration is contemplated. Nothing, however, with certainty, is known, except the fact of Sir Robert Peel having received an invitation to Windsor Castle."
We regret to learn that the Bishop of London has been suffering under a severe attack of illness, at his palace at Fulham. The malady, we un- derstand, was a sort of paralysis attended with some painful symptoms of nervous debility. The Right Reverend Prelate has been quite incapaci- tated from all performance of official duty in consequence.—Morning Post.
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