Messrs. Rundell and Bridge, of Ludgate-hill, are said to be
constructing a most magnificent silver wine-cooler for his Majesty, the dimensions of which
are so extensive, that it will contain two full-sized individuals, who may seat themselves in this elegant article of furniture without suffering the slightest inconvenience. His Majesty has given particular orders that it may be com
pleted with all possible expedition, to adorn one of the state apartments in Windsor Castle ; but from the superb chasing and other ornamental work which the wine-cooler will require, two or three years may elapse before it can be submitted to his Majesty's inspection.—Mernirig Chronicle. The pictures which constitute the King's private collection, the whole of which have been purchased by his present Majesty, are insured against fire at the various offices, for 200,0001.; and even that amount is considered much less than their original cost.
The King has purchased Mr. Petre's colt, the Colonel, for four thousand guineas.
It appears from a letter in the Standard, that the affair of seduction alluded to in the Times of Saturday, occurred about twenty years ago. The reverend individual implicated has since led a life of penitence and usefulness.
Dr. Doyle was not present, as was generally stated, at the Penenden Heath meeting.
The Kentish Chronicle says, that in the neighbourhood of Eastry, 20/. was offered to each person who chose to attend the muster at Penenden Heath, in the ranks of the Brunswickers.
Lord Farnham was to have presided at a Brunswick meeting at Cavan on Monday last. On the night previous, however, he became suddenly blind: and instead therefore of repairing to Cavan to preside at the Brunswick meeting, he set out for London to seek medical advice.—Dublin Morning Register.
BRITISH CLAIMS ON SPAIN.—Circulars have been issued to the various claimants on Spain, under a recent arrangement between Lord Aberdeen and Count Ofalia, announcing the mode in which they are to receive satisfaction for their claims. The sum-total of compensation is fixed at 900,0001., and this is to be paid by instalments. The first 200,000/. on the 8th of December 1828; 200,0001. in March, 350,000/. in June, and 150,0001. in September, 1829. The sum of 600,000/. is to be paid in cash. "For the remaining 300,000/. the Spanish Court is at liberty to grant debentures, bearing interest 5 per cent., at the rate of 100/. in debentures for 50/. money, reserving to itself the right of paying them off at any time within four years of their date, at 55 per cent.; for a subsequent period at 60 per cent.; giving in either case six months' notice."
LEOISLATION—The King of Bavaria has sent Mr. Jeremy Bentham a letter of thanks for his plan of a constitutional code, and his work called Codification Proposal, which Mr. Bentham had transmitted to him. The King has sent both these works to the Commission charged with the law projects for Bavaria ; which, says his Majesty, "will not fail to avail itself of the information proceeding from so enlightened a mind, in respect of all such matters as shall be found applicable to our states, our constitutions, andour customs."
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