..A clock placed in the shop.wintlow of Mr. T. Cox
Savory, Corn- lilt, daily attracts a crowd of spectators. It would seem to be worked ley a magimetic power. Tile hands are placed in the centre of a per- Iataly transparent pane of glase, and no mechanicel power appears to ietss through the glass, although they continue in motion arid denote the hour very accurately. The means by which they are moved is a puzzle : several clock makers have been asked, but they do not appear at all aware by what power the effect is accomplished.
There are only four bankruptcies announced in Tuesday night's at- lett°, and none of them in the metropolis. This is the second Ga- sette which has appeared in succession without a London bankruptcy. —Post. [Now that the " Official Assignees" take so much of the Bankruptcy business from the solicitors, we have heard that the latter snake private arrangements with creditors, which prevent the necessity of bankrupt com miseions. I A number of workmen have commenced removing the high and un- sightly will on the south side of Kensington Gardens, extending from the lodge near time new bridge over the Serpentine River to the end of the Cavalry Barracks at Kensington Gate, for the purpose of putting -ap au elegant light iron railing. Similar improvements are to be :made on the northern side of the gardens, fronting the Uxbridge and :3ayswater roads.
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