4 . papers. The enumeration of failures is fearful in extent, and of banks; in numbers. It is a serious matter ro Europe, inasmuch as .these catastrophes are not confined to any particular state, but are spread over each in the Union,•and thereby either directly or indirectly cau

The case of the Hon. Cecil James Gordon, commonly called Lord Cecil Gordon, which created a good deal of interest, came on for hearing at the Taunton County Court on Monday, and lasted till past eight o'clock at night. It will be recollected that a former petition for hearing as

educated, and to finish under eminent professors. The system combines the comforts and beneficial influenceof a private family, with a greater degree of discipline, of regularity, and of educational advantages. This Establishment is peculiarly adapted for orphan young Ladies, or

pay the premiums. Seventy per Cent. Of the Profits divided among the Assured. Agents wanted, both for the Fire and Life Departments, in localities where not already appointed. FIRE INSURANCE,at the usual rates. , EBENEZER , CLARKE, Jun., Sec.

A WORD OR TWO TO BEGIN WITH. THERE is a custom which obliges those who originate a project, more especially in the shape of a public journal, to state the reasons which induced them to think of it, and the grounds upon which they base their hopes of success in the undertaking. F

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PARIS, OCT. 2I.—A telegram received here to-day, and dated Jassy, Oct. 19, states that the Divan had, on that day, come to resolution recognising the rights of the Porte, and in favour of a union of the Principalities under a constitutional sovereign, chosen from one of the West

The king has been improving in bodily health, but the physicians are cautious in saying anything about his mental faculties. It is doubtful if he will long survive as a man, certainly not if he do so as a responsible monarch ; the disease is now admitted to be a softening of the

POETRY. THE RUINS OF KENILWORTH CASTLE. TV7zy sit's thou that ruin' d hall, Thou aged carte, so stern and grey? .Dot thou its former pride recall, Or ponder how it pass'd away V' ANTIQUARY. foes have triumph'd o'er thee, yet they conquer'd but in z Part, "ly thy destruction coul

ROBBERY AT LECTURE.—On Thursday, William Brown, 2,5, describing himself as an engineer, of fair complexion, and well-dressed, was charged before Mr. Harnmill with stealing a purse and money from the person. Emily Charlotte Wyeatt, 5, Alfred-villas, Enfield-road, Dalston, stated