12 JANUARY 1861, page 6

Imign An Crilnuial.

t.—The Moniteur of Sunday published a decree modifying the duties on the importation of raw and dry hides and skins, of all kinds of horse-hair, seeds, oleaginous fruits,......

Traniatial.

Southampton had a gala day on Tuesday. The Hartley Institution, ,pow in course of creed= in the High Street, 'furnished the occasion. Mr. Hartley was a native of Southampton......

Scotland.

A public meeting was held on Monday, at the Music Hall of Edin- burgh, as a counter demonstration against The late meeting, which narrowly decided in favour of the city Members.......

Ireland.

Dr. William Stokes is appointed her Majesty's physician in Ireland, in the room of the late Sir Henry Marsh. Mr. A. Brewster, Q.C., while shooting, a few days ago, with Mr.......