Paragraphs have been going the round of the papers stating
that the second son of the Marquis of Lansdowne, since the death of Earl Kerry, had assumed the title of Earl Shelburne. Such is not the fact. This young nobleman retains the title of Lord Henry Fitz- maurice, and will do so until the accouchement of the Countess of Kerry.—Morning Chronicle. Lady Dover has arrived at Dover House, Whitehall, from a visit to the extensive estates at Gowan Castle, county Kilkenny, of her sun, the young Viscount Clifden and Baron Dover.
Mr. Thomas Shiffner, Paymaster of the Household and Assistant Private Secretary to his Majesty, has embarked for Madeira, where it is understood he will stay some time for the improvement of his health.
Mrs. Butler (late Miss Fanny Kemble) and her infant arrived at Liverpool on Sunday from New York, in the packet-ship South America.
It is currently reported, and we believe on good foundation, that her Majesty is about to reside for some months in the neighbourhood of Southampton. Bed health is assigned as a reason.—Hampshire Paper.
'The Marchioness of Westmeath has taken up her residence for the wino r at Naples. Her Ladyship intends, it is said, to make a long sojourn on the Continent. The Earl of Dundonald is about to proceed to Paris, to lay the re- sults of a new philosophical experiment before the members of the Institute.
Recruiting for the Guards is at present going on with great activity.
Mr. Robert Hollond, who ascended from London on the late aUrial excursion to the Continent, has returned ; having left his companions, Mr. Green and Mr. Monck Mason, at Coblentz, on their way to Paris, where they contemplate making an ascent.
Previous page
