3 MAY 1856, Page 12

Although we see no mention of the fact in the

daily papers, we have heard that the Governorship of Victoria, which lately went begging, has been offered to the Marquis of Chandos, and not refused.

The Russian Minister Baron Brunow arrived in London yeste from Paris. He brings the formal announcement that the Emperor '- cholas is dead, and that the Emperor Alexander has ascended the throne. The Baron was recognized by some old friends at the railway station, and cordially greeted.