DESTRUCTION OF Sr. PETER'S Cuurnen, BERMINGIIA1L—On MondaY night, at about
twelve &clock, a thick cloud of smoke was perceived to issue from the vestry-room window at the back of this beautiful edifice In a few minutes the engine of the Birmingham Fire-office was at the spot, followed by more of various offices, and of the barracks; but al- though every exertion was used, inn about an hour and half the building was complete:3T gutted from one end to the other. Tine organ, considered to be the finest in the town, came down with the gallery; and soon after, the cross at the top, and the bell fixed under, together with the belfry, fell with a dreadful crash. Very happily, there was no one hurt, but nothing except the benches and seats were saved.
illuanaanes or M'Cans.—Six man have been lodged in Monaghan Goal, charged with the murder- of poor ISPCabe, of Camckmacross.
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