Aim almanack published in the year 1730 has the following
very re- markable predictions, which have been fulfilled to the very letter— Aim almanack published in the year 1730 has the following very re- markable predictions, which have been fulfilled to the very letter— fly the power to see through the ways of Ileav'n. In one thousand eight hundred and thirty-seven, Will the year ',ass away without ani, Spring, And on England's throne Anil riot il in King."
—Caledonian Mercury. [A little girl suggests that there may be a mis- take in the date of the " prediction : " the point may be settled by pro- ducing the almanack.]
A new coinage will be speedily issued, impressed with the likeness of Queen Victoria.
Many years ago, the inhabitants in the vicinity of St. Paul's Cathe- dral petitioned not to have the great bell tolled in the ustuil manlier, as it shook the foundation of their houses. It has been since tolled with the mouth downwards, and struck on the side without its being swung like other bells by the wheel. It is never tolled but on the death of one of the Royal Family, or the decease of a Bishop of London.
The Grand Lodge of Freemasons of Scotland has appointed the following noblemen and gentlemen to carry an address of condolence and congratulation to her Alejesty—the Grand Master, Lord Ramsay, Otis Duke of Argyll, the Earl of Dunmore. Lord Stormont, W. F. .Mackenzie, Esq., Sir Patrick Walker, Dr. James Burnes, K.H., and W. A. Laurie, Esq.
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