Wilts OF TI1E ROYAL SOCIETY.—From a paragraph in the Lite-
rary Gazette of this morning, we perceive there are still considerable differences to be arranged among the members' of the Royal Society. The minutes of the Society are still objected to by Mr. BABBAGE ; and a paper war is likely to be the result. We confess, idle and fruitless as paper wars commonly are, we almost long for a little shedding of con- troversial ink, in order to relieve us from the varied monotony of wars between governments and subjects, with which our ears are every day saluted. The proposed change in the person of the President, it is now supposed, will not take place. Overtures of a conditional kind had been made to the Duke of SussEx, and conditionally accepted ; but the majo- rity t.f the Council are averse from any ohmage. Mr. D. GILBERT will therefore retain the chair, at least for a time. The Duke of SUSSEX, not so much by his rank, as by his talents, would do honour to the Society; but we fear his delicate health would soon be found as great an obstacle to the efficient performance of the duties of President as Mr. GILBERT'S non-residence. The meeting of the parties who commu- nicated with the Duke, and those who have rendered the communica- tion of no avail, will not, it is anticipated, be very cordial. The hesita- tion of the Council places the gentlemen who addressed- his Royal High- ness in rather an awkward predicament.
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