27 APRIL 1839, Page 7

Stlistellanrous.

As her Majesty has commenced dining out, we presume Lord Mel- bourne will be the next. nobleman honoured by her Majesty's presence. His Lordship will, of course, see that his numerous (!) domestics, ser- vice of plate, Sze. are befitting such an occasion.—Morning Post.

It is a remarkable fact, that not one of her iviajestys Kinisters has a box this season at the Opera; and it is equally strange that not one of the Foreign Ministers at the Court of Queen Victoria has this year indulged in the same luxury.—Morning Herald.

It appears to be now settled that the valuable appointment to the Mastership of St. Katherine's Hospital vests in the Queen Dowager; who immediately on her return to England will fill up the vacancy occasioned by the death of Sir Herbert Taylor. Captain Curzon has been mentioned as among those likely to he selected.—Globe.

The Earl of Essex, who died on the 23d, is succeeded in his titles by his nephew, Arthur Algernon Capel, eldest son of the late Earl's brother, John Thomas Capel. And the sweet songstress, " Kitty Stephens," is now a Countess Dowager.

The ribbon of the order of St. Patrick worn by the late Earl of Caledon, will, it is said, be bestowed upon the Earl of Listowell.

A monument is to be erected to the memory of the late Sir Pulteney Malcolm.

The beautiful Lady Mary Talbot was married on the 4th at Rome, to Prince Doria Pamphili. The principal English nobility at Rome were present at the marriage ceremony, which was performed by Car- dinal Giustiniani.