Gregorio Guinea, the Spaniard who stabbed Met. La Vega a
few weeks ago, was tried this morning at the Old Bailey.' The Spanish Vice-Consul attended, and acted as interpreter for the prisoner ; who pleaded Guilty. The prosecutor recommended him to mercy ; he wished, if possible, that his life might be spared. Judge Littledale said, a petition might be presented to the King, but the Court could hold out no hopes of mercy.
The Brighton correspondent of the Morning Post of Monday, speak- i ng of the theatre in that town, Says—" This temple of the Muses has been tolerably patronized during the past week. Ilerr ('line, the tight-rope-dancer closed an engagement yesterday evening. Ile is cer- tainly the most talented artiste in his profession we ever witnessed, and his performances gave universal satisfaction." Which of the Muses was the patroness of tight-rope-dancing ?
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