27 APRIL 1839, Page 8

A rumour of the death of the Duke of Wellington

was in circulation about town this morning. We are gratified in being able to state, on authority, that the illustrious Duke has never enjoyed better health than be does at the present time.—Standard.

We understand that Mr. Anson, Private Secretary to Lord Mel- bourne, is to be the successor of Mr. Shell as Commissioner of Green- wich Hospital.—Standord. [Now what is Mr. Shell to have