15 MARCH 1856, Page 9

Mr. Parker, a lunatic residing at St. Albans, is impressed

with the belief that he is Elijah, and that God intends to confer on him unlimited power and wealth in this country. He has twice written to the Queen stating his appointment, and requesting her to surrender. On Thursday, after due ex- amination at St. Albans on the part of the authorities, Mr. Parker was or- dered to be confined in Bethelem Lunatic Asylum.

Yesterday, at the Stafford Assizes, Cheshire, the Rugeley deputy-postmas- ter, was found guilty of unlawfully opening a letter sent by Professor Tay- lor to Mr. Gardner of Rugeley. Sentence deferred