prospects of peace as the result of the Congress improve. By the concessions of the Emperor of Russia, the Turks are to occupy the southern passes of the Balkans; but, in spite of all their opposition, the " Sandjak " of Sofia will belong to the new Bulgarian province, under the

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A marvellous marksman has arrived at New York. His name is Dr. Carver, and he is supposed to be the most wonderful rifle shot in the world. He was carried off when a child by the Dakota Indians, and lived with them sixteen years. At the age of nine he began to shoot birds on the

SUNDAY AT Ho mE —Wife. "Good-bye, Dick, I'm going to church. Now premise you won't platy the flute."—Anti - Sabbatarisn Husband. " Poon I why not ? "—Wife. "Well Dick, the-new cook has come, and she might be shocked you know."—Punch. A SILVER BRICK FOR "THE MAN AT THE WHEEL. —Th

In the Hotlsis op Loam, June 24, owthe motion that the Poor Law Amendment Act (1376) Amendment Bill be conaidered in Committee, Lord Fortescue objected to the measure on account of its Riving a bounty to one particular kind of thrift, by protiding that the 23rd clause of that Ac

JAMES AND WIFE V BRIERLEY HILL LOCAL BOARD.—At the County Court, held on Thursday, before R. Kettle Esq., Judge. This was an action brought by plaintiff to recover the sum of for injury received through the alleged negligence of the Local Board. Mr. Stokes appeared for plaintiff

The annual sports in conneation with the Kidderminster Football Club were held yesterlay, on the Chester Road Cricket Ground. Ihe enervating weather perhaps was cause of the attendance being less numerous than in former years, but those present watched the with much interest, an

:102, •-:•••• STREET, STOIIRBRIDGE. OD °JULY . at Five o'clock in the , CI to eLlilinklis. The very choice VILLA ,tifl'ES, containing about 1,100 square yards each, situate at the corner of the . Turnpike _Road, and the newly made Road leading towards the Racecourse. For further