The Duke of Sutherland, on his return from Ireland, is
expected to proceed to Paris, where a distinguished circle of friends and relatives, including the Duke of Devonshire, are expected to assemble in the ensuing month. The Earl of Erroll has been making many improvements at his fine Castle, Slanes, in Aberdeenshire, and has entirely reconstructed the chapel adjoining the Castle.
Lord Harborough has arrived at Stapleford Park, near Melton Mowbray, where his Lordship resides in great seclusion, taking no part in the general business of the hunt.
General Le Merchant, the Adjutant-General of the British Legion, arrived in town on Tuesday, with important despatches from General Evans to Lord Palmerston.
Mr. John Stmngeways Donaldson was sworn in yesterday, in the Court of King's Bench, as an Assistant Tithe Commissioner.
Within the last few days, a commission has been appointed, at the head of which is Mr. Gordon, of the Board of Control, for the pur- pose of inquiring into the amount and nature of the fees taken at the various public offices, with the view of making a report to Parliament during the course of the next session.
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