26 FEBRUARY 1870, Page 3

Another mitre is at Mr. Gladstone's disposal, in consequence of

the death of the old Bishop of Chichester, who has long been unequal to the full discharge of his episcopal duties. As no one has yet been appointed to St. Aaaph, and it seems uncertain whether the diocese will not be thrown into that of Bangor, we suppose that the next Bishop of Winchester must be a good stern Evangelical, if there be such a man of the class from whom possible bishops are chosen. We rather wish Mr. Gladstone would do it and " get it over," as children say, when correction is threatened. It is really hard work advising it, but this comes of having a conscience.