The celebrated speech of the Duke of York in 1825,

is known to have rendered the zeal of the Orangemen in Ireland quite incandescent,

and to have hastened on that reaction which compelled the Government to emancipate the Catholics. We would recommend the High Church party to keep this example in view' lest a similar result be the conse- quence of their present zeal. When they insist so strenuously and so boisterously upon the excellence of the Establishment, they must ex.

pert that the Dissenters will contend with equal zeal for the voluntary principle ; and, as the declaration of the Duke of York was a step in the emancipation of the Catholics, it is not impossible that the decla- ration ascribed to the King may be the forerunner of the separation of Church and State, for which the Dissenters plead.-Courier.

Of the present bench of Bishops, 12 have not been translated at all, 13 have been translated once, and one only has been translated twice ; and the average time during which the present possessors have held their sees is eight years and eight months. Since the restoration there have been, exclusive of the present bench, 242 Bishops ; of whom 14g were never translated, 71 were translated once 22 twice, and one three times. The average hording of a see for that period is something above ten years.

Samuel Austin, the brother of William Austin, the protege of the late Queen Caroline, has addressed a long letter to the True Sun, complaining that he can get no more precise information respecting his brother, who went of his own accord to reside in Italy six years ago, than that he is now insane, and in a lunatic asylum in that country, kept by a person named Dufour. As against the executors of Queen Caroline, Dr. Lushington and Sergeant Wilde, he has no cause of complaint ; for it appears from his own statement and the correspond- ence he publishes, that the money left by the Queen for the benefit of "William Austin is invested in the Funds in that person's name, and the interest of it is regularly remitted through Coutts's to Moriettis' the bankers of Milan, to be at his disposal ; and that since his insanity, Dr. Lushington has become personally responsible for the payment of some excess of expenditure above his income. Samuel Austin's inquiries seem to havegenerally received attention from Dr. Lushington, Messrs. Coutts, and also Marrietti ; though the information given by the latter is not so explicit as it might be. Messrs. Vizard and Leman' the solicitors, to whom Dr. Lusbington has referred Samuel Austin, have written to Milan for further information ; but none as yet is forthcom.. ing, though several months have elapsed. Whatever cause for anxiety there may be to the brothers and mother of William Austin' there appears no ground for suspicion Of unfair dealing. The Italian bankers being merely money agents, may not be able of themselves to furnish the information desired, and perhaps cannot readily gain it from the parties who should give it ; which_ would account for the delay. Samuel Austin's circumstances unfortunately prevent him from undertaking a journey to Italy himself; but the publication of his statement may induce some benevolent traveller, or resident in Milan, to assist his inquiries; and it is with this view we allude to the subject. Signor Spagnoletti, the talented Leader of the Italian Opera, is no more. On Sunday the 14th ult., he was seized with paralysis, which zendered him speechless, though his mental faculties were preserved until Tuesday last, the 23d; when, at half-past one a.m., death put a period to his sufferings. Signor Spagnoletti was born at Cremona, iwhere he received his musical education; but this city not affording suf- - ficient scope for his abilities, he left it when very young, and travelled through Italy, playing at all the principal cities. lie resided at Milan for some time, and met with considerable patronage ; after which he went to Naples, and it was there his talents were fully appreciated, and he gained the reputation of being the first violinist of the day. En- couraged by his success, lie resolved on visiting this country ; here his superior abilities were soon acknowledged by all compe- tent judges, which was fully proved by his having the appointment of first violin or leader of the Italian Opera ; which situation be filled foe so many years with entire satisfaction to the subscribers of the Operas and the public generally. He afterwards became a member of the Philharmonic Society, and one of the leaders of their band. The very delicate expression, the perfect intonation, and fulness and richness of tone, for which he was so particularly famed, were, as we are informed by a gentleman who heard him playing only two days before his last attack, unimpaired ; and though suffering then from extreme debility, the violin seemed to inspire him with renewed energy, and while he was playing he appeared quite another being. As a private member of society, Signor Spagnoletti was no less deserving of eulogy than in his professional career. He was an affectionate husband and father, and . a kind friend-one who was always ready to assist and relieve, as fae as his means warranted, his unfortunate countrymen, or musicians of any nation. -Morning Chronicle.

The present state of the match at chess now pending between the Westminster and Paris Chess Clubs.

INOLIAH 0A/SE.

FRENCH OAKS.

1.

K P 2 K P 1 1. K P 2 K P 2 2. Q PS Q I'S 2. K Kt to B 3

Q Kt to 11 3

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K R P 1 K Kt to B 3

Q B to K 3 K R to K's Sq S. Q Kt to Q B 3 Castles 9. B attacks It Q Kt to B 3 9. Castles K It to K'sSq 10. K Kt to Q 4 K K takes P

Q R l' 1 K R P 1

II takes Kt Q Kt P takes B 11. K R to K's Sq Q R P1 12. 0 It P 1 K B takes Kt 12. Q Kt 1'S K It to K2 13. 1' tam B