24 AUGUST 1844, Page 10

The foundation-stone of the monument at Edinburgh to the "Scottish

Political Martyrs" of 1793-4 was laid, in the old Calton burying- ground, on Wednesday, by Mr. Hume, M.P.; who officiated on the oc- casion both as mason and as clergyman! The Complete Suffrage As- sociation and a host of citizens witnessed the ceremony.

At a Wardnaote holden yesterday in the Ward of A ldersgate, after a -severe contest between Mr. Sherwood and Mr. Smith, for the office of Common Councilman, the former was elected.

Captain Bernal, M.P., has been authorized to change his name to that of his bride "Osborne." Henceforth he will be " Captain Osborne."