5 JANUARY 1856, page 8

Scotland.

The Town-Council of Edinburgh, at its meeting on Wednesday, dis- cussed and repudiated, in no measured terms, the notorious address to the King of Sardinia. Dr. Renton said, "he......

Ireland.

The parish-priests of Ireland have, at least since 1746, nominated their own bishops. But the Pope and Dr. Cullen have effected a re- volution in favour of Italian methods. On......

Ronintial .311ttug.

Mr. Cardwell met his Oxford constituents at the annual dinner of the Druids' Lodge, on New-Year's Day ; and after discoursing on the events of the past year, drew a glowing......