2 JANUARY 1858, page 7

Ireland.

Lord John Browne was elected on Wednesday for the County of Mayo, without opposition. He promises to be an " independent s4- porter " of the Government. Mr. G. H. Moore made a......

Runintial.

The Liberals, as was anticipated, have triumphed in Buckingham- shire. After a spirited polling on Saturday, during which Mr. Caven- dish never lost the lead he obtained at......

Scotland.

The question of University "reform" or "improvement," long a stir- ring topic in the Scotch newspapers, has made its way to the platform. On Wednesday a meeting on the subject......

Ottropolio.

Christmas festivities have been celebrated with more than ordinary vigour in the Metropolis. Not only were the usual places of public re- sort, the theatres, galleries, and......