VERY Mrsrastious.—Rumours are afloat to-day relative to Lord Grey, which,

if true, will necessarily lead to a change in the Cabinet, inde- pendently of political reasons. Should these rumours prove well founded, it will be seen why we cannot now more particularly describe them.— ..4/6/0n. [What is the matter with Lord Grey

RasioxagioNs.—Aldermen Garrat and C. Smith are, it is said, about to retire from office, because of the misrepresentation to which Aldermen are now-a-days subjected ! Oh, dear ! what a wicked man that Mr. Pearson is, surely !

Coargour Ton. THE ALDERMEN.—A legal question, of considerable im- portance, must arise out of the circumstance of the Court of Aldermen rejecting an Alderman who has been duly and legally elected by his Ward. In such case, the number of Aldermen, according to the charter, is in- complete, and if so, how can an imperfect Corporation act without en* dangering its charter ?—Morning Advertiser. THE NEW BANKRUPT COURT.—It is definitively settled that Mr. Rose, the eminent bankrupt lawyer and King's counsel, is to be Chief Judge of the new Bankruptcy Court, and not Mr. Baron Bayley. Mr. Bousfield is to be the Chief Registrar, and Mr. Rawlings his deputy.— Globe. [Mr. Rose, it seems, denies his share of this story; he ought to know.] OLD LONDON BRIDGE.—On Tuesday morning at day-break, the de- struction of Old London Bridge commenced, and by mid-day a great portion of the road was impeded. It is said that the more haste will be observed in the destruction of the Old Bridge, in consequence of the great injury done to the new one by the strong eddies which are formed between each erection, and which have already led to the sink- ing of a portion of the New Bridge. The old useless stuff will be thrown into the river, to fill up the immense holes formed by the eddies near the piles of the New Bridge, and which in some places, it is stated, are from 40 to 46 feet deep. Around the piles of the New Bridge, immense quantities of old stones are to be thrown in.—Globe. THE Zoor.onical. GARDENS.—A number of workmen are engaged in erecting buildings in these gardens, for the reception of the animals be- longing to the Royal Menagerie in the Tower of London. LOUD HOLLAND:A numerous and respectable party of the inhabi- tants of Kensington—all Reformers of course—dined together on Mon- day, at the Holland Arms Tavern, for the purpose of celebrating Lord Holland's birth-day. THE BISHOP or WINCHEsTER.—This Prelate was reported dead the other day, but the report was exaggerated—he was only sick. His Lordship is getting better ; and those who looked for a windfall in this quarter must wait. SPIRITUAL CONVERSIONS.—It is said that the Bishop of St. Asaph has announced that he perceives the Reform Bill to be necessary.—Cornar- von Herald. [It is said.] ECCT.ESIASTICAL APPOINTHENTS.—The following is a list of the ecclesiastical appointments which have fallen to the disposal of Earl

Grey since he came into office. •

Archbishop of Dublin Given to Rev. Dr.Whately. Bishop of Chichester Dr. Maltby.

Bishop of Cork

— DI)rr. nby.

Bishop of Derry (translated)

Bishop of Worcester (translated) Dr. . KCaLrx..

Bishop of Killaloe . Dean of Down — Homand Rev.Mr.Plunket.

Dean of Hereford — Rev. Dr. Grey.

Living of Holbeach — Rev. James Morton. Brunswick Chapel — Rev. Mr. Hammick. Canon Residentiary of St. Paul's — Rev. Sydney Smith.

Doctors Kyle and Carr are Anti-Reformers. For the session which com- mences on the 6th, the Irish Ecclesiastical representatives will be Tuam, Ferns, Cloyne, Cork ; so that Earl Grey has, by his dispensation of Ministerial patronage, continued a vote against the Bill, where, had he chosen to select a Whig instead of a Tory, be might have taken a vote from its opponents. The Bishops of Derry and Killaloe and the Arch- bishop of Dublin will not sit in Parliament next session ; their Reform- ing principles, for the present at least, are of no avail.

NOTABLE EXCEPTIONS.—Roderick Mackenzie, Esq. W.S. has been ap- pointed agent for time Officers of State in Scotland. The complaint

made against Ministers, of preferring the opponents to the friends of the popular cause in the distribution of their patronage certainly does not apply in this case. Mr. Mackenzie has been a steady, uncompro- mising Whig froin his entrance into active life, and the citizens of Edin- burgh know well that his money and his time have been cheerfully given on all occasions when an effort was required to secure their rights or promote their interests,—Sconnian. [Mr. Mackenzie must either be suspected of Toryism, or have been mistaken for some other person.]

ANOTHER TORY WANTED.—The situation of Police Magistrate at Union Hall is vacant by the death of Joseph Terry Hone, Esq.

Caninsan Posr-OFFICE.—A job has just been consummated touching the situation of Postmaster in this city, which really tells " unutterable things" ofour immaculate Whig Ministry, and especially of that impor- tant member of it who is so intimately connected with us—to wit, the First Lord of the Admiralty. The individual who has filled the place for some years is a partner in an extensive manufacturing concern which has lately become bankrupt ; and on this account, and contrary,

we understand, -to all previous usage and regulation in the General Post-

office, without proof of any misconduct, and without waiting the final examination of the bankruptcy to he satisfied there was no misconduct, the old Postmaster—who, by the way, is not, it is true, either a Whig or a Radical—is dismissed from his office, and his place filled up—ay, whom, reader, do you think ? By sonic meritorious officer of the Post- office : for in fact there is one, and in this very Carlisle Post-office, too,

who has not only great claims arising from long and faithful services, but who bad been promised, positively promised, the situation, should a vacancy occur, by the very Minister who has made the new ap- pointment ? But no: merit has never been much a passport to 1Vhig patronage, as this transaction very clearly proves, had we not had it proved before. Yet, we ask again, who does the reader suppose is the lucky recipient of this Whig honey-fall ? We are

sure he comma guess : and therefore, though at the risk, we are equally sure, of being discredited, we will tell him—it is the first cousin of the First Lord of time Admiralty ! Stare, reader, as you like—storm at our arrogance if you choose—call us liars and slanderers if you please ; but so it is—strange, passing strange, and wondrous strange, though it be ! Fergus James Graham, Esq. first cousin to the Right Honourable Sir James Robert George Graham, Bart. First Lord of the Admiralty, and a Cabinet Minister, has just been

created, at the request and through the influence of the said Right Ho- nourable Sir James Robert George Graham, Bart. &c. Postmaster of Carlisle ! 0 the blood of the House of Netherby !—Carlisle Patriot.

EXCHEQUER BILLS.—The notice issued by Government yesterday for paying off a large amount of Exchequer Bills, and for the issue of new Bills, bearing an interest of lid. per day, rendered the Market for this security heavy. The amount of the Bills to be paid off exceeds 13,600,0001. and were issued for the building of additional churches.—Globe, November 25. [There is a mistake of a cipher here—a very important affair when it folds : the stew churches lime cost a great deal too much,

Int not SO much by nine-teathS SS coutemporary estimates.]

PROM TOP T.0 tus.—The veteran tar, John Crawford, died °Snuck:anti WI the "9th instant. During the heat of battle in the memorable .netted off Camperdown, on perceiving the British ensign shot from the mast-head of the Admiral's ship, Crawford gallantly ascended and nailed it iu its original situation, where it proudly floated at the mo- ment of victory. For this achievement Government allowed him a pen- sion of 35/. per annum ; and his admiring townsmen presented him with a large silver medallion, bearing a-representation of his daring feat, with a suitable inscription. NATIONAL BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION.—A general meeting of the Life Governors and Subscribers to this charity was held on Thursday, at the Crown and Anchor Tavern, in the Strand, for the purpose of electing thirty additional pensioners, and of reporting the proceedings of the in- stitution during the past year. BELFAST INSTITUTION.—His Majesty has signified his pleasure that in future this institution should be called the Belfast Royal Academical In- stitution ; and the annual grant of money has been ordered to be trans- mitted directly to the Treasurer, instead of being sent through the Moderator of the Synod of Ulster. ANTI-CHOLERICS.—Tea and coffee are now being substituted in several vessels of the Navy in place of grog ; of course at the option of the crews. Coffee was very liberally dispensed in buckets to "the hands," while Admiral Codrington's fleet lay recently at Cork.—Limerick Chro- nicle. [We suspect, where the Admiral recommends, the option of the crews will be but small: the change is, however, a healthy one, and may excuse a little gentle force in order to secure its general adoption. There is:no more weakening and injurious beverage in the world, in a cold and raw atmosphere, than alcohol and water ; and hardly a more healthy and invigorating one than coffee.] A NEW DEFINITION.—The cholera has been represented as a monster ready to devour us at a single mouthful ; but if boldly and frankly met when it makes its spring, it will turn tail instantly, and disappear round the corner of the street. It is neither' the plague nor the typhus fever ; it is only the colic in a lion's skin.—Edinburgh Literary Journal. [ We would recommend this new light to Dr. Daun ; his own is yet feeble.] QUARANTINE.—Stangate Creek is crowded with ships and vessels, and, at the smallest computation, we should suppose that at least 300 are performing quarantine. The greatest vigilance is used to enforce the strict performance of quarantine.—Maidltone Gazette. EFFECTUAL. Fusnnariox.—A vessel was wrecked lately near Wisby, Gothland : she was from Petersburg, and the ship and cargo were im- mediately burnt. The account does not say whether the crew was burnt also.

LORD EDWARD FITZGERALD'S WIDOW.—Last week, the widow of the unfortunate Lord Edward Fitzgerald died at her lodgings in the Rue Richepanse. She was the daughter of the late Countess de Geniis; and after the melancholy fate of her first husband, married M. Piscaire, who Survives her.—French Paper. [It is curious that the widows of great men almost invariably marry again. Is it from the high notion of wedded happiness that their husbands inspire them With, or do great men for the most part marry silly women ?] A CENTENARIAN.—OR Thursday, Mrs. Stnrmev, of Weymouth, en- tertained a family party on rather an extraordinary occasion, being nothing less than the centennial anniversary of her christening-day. The whole of her family connexions attended this festive jubilee ; and the: venerable old lady was not the least happy of the merry party, being in the possession of good health, and the use of all her faculties. CHARITABLE BEQUESTS.—The late Horatio- Cock, Esq., of Colchester, bequeathed nearly 35,000/. to charitable institutions, including 9,0001. to the British and Foreign Bible Society, and 9,000/. to the Societyfor promoting Christianity among the Jews. CURIOUS, IF TRUE.—Several months since (says an American journal) a Mr. Eldridge, of Barnstaple, Massachusetts, lost a gold breast-pin, which he found last week in the following singular manner. He was dining from the head of a pig, which had been fatted by the family ; and in eating a piece of the tongue, which had been placed upon his plate, he discovered the long-lost pin, completely imbedded in the flesh, with the exception of the ornamental part. Ma. OSBALDESTON.—This gentleman has submitted the following challenge to the sporting world. "I challenge any man in the world, of any age, weighing or carrying my weight, to ride any distance he pre- fers, from 200 to 500 miles, for 20,000/. ; but if he will only ride 200 or 250 miles, I will ride for 10,0001. Or I will ride against the jockey of 7 stone whom they talk of backing to ride 200 miles in 8 hours, re- ceiving 30 minutes for the difference between 7 stone and 11 stone ; or I will take 10,000/. to 3,000/. or 20,0001. to 6,0001., that I ride 200 miles in 8 hours, which, it must be allowed, would be a wonderful per- formance for 11 stone odd, and I think almost impossible—at least a single accident would lose the match, and I should scarcely have time to mount and dismount." It appears that Ikey Solomons did not stumble, as was falsely reported ; he only wished to bolt. Eaeacrs Oe THE PROCLAIIATION.—III consequence of the King's pro- clamation, the Political Union at the Brunswick Arms dissolved itself last night.—Brighton Gazette. [Smiling or sorrowing ? In wine or in water ? If Comer were to think of hiding the sun with a blanket, the honest Brightonians would doubtless go to bathe with lanterns hung to their necks.] PLOTTING.—The Duke of Cumberland, and a select party of the no- bility and gentry, have been spending some days with the Earl of Eldon, at his seat, Encombe, Dorsetshire, "on a shooting excursion."—Court Circular. [Any thing for an excuse.] BPS AND DOWNS OF THE Bir.L.—We understand that a few of the boroughs in Schedule B are likely to be placed in the new Reform Bill in Schedule A. So much for the benefit derived by the Anti-Reformers from their rejection of the Bill.—Globe.

CHANGE OF Tistas.—On the 13th of February 1792, the effigy of Paine, after being shown about the streets, was attended by two sweeps, one bearing the Rights of Man, and the other the Age of Reason, to a gallows erected on Gosta Green, where, after hanging the usual time, Paine was committed to the flames, and the two books with him. On Saturday the 5th, on the very same spot, an effigy of a Bishop was

hanged on a. gallows_twelve.feet , with.a on which was written,.

" Behold him ! one of the unholy conclave of twenty-one, who, while. they are living on the public, are the stern opposers of the liberty of the people."—Birmingham Representative.