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Mr. Cross, in replying on Thursday to a question of

Mr. Dillwyn's as to the Lunacy Laws, said he would consider the changes requisite in the Recess, and announce his views at the opening of the "next Parliament." We conclude " Parliament " was but a slip for "Session," but it was taken by some as a hint that a speedy dissolution is intended. Probably enough, the matter is not yet settled.