whose address he returned an answer in English. He visited Hampton Court Palace on his return to Windsor.

28. His Majesty again came to town by railroad; visited the Zoological Gardens, lunched with Sir Robert Peel in Privy Gardens; and afterwards visited Whitehall Chapel and the National Gallery. He returned to Windsor to dinner. 29. In the morning, a review took place in the Home Park; and in the afternoon the King of Prussia honoured his minister in London, the Chevalier Bunsen, with his presence at an entertainment given in Carlton Terrace.

30.- Sunday. The King at tended the morning service at St. Paul's Cathedral, where the Bishop of London preached. He partook of a luncheon at the Mansion House; afterwards visited the King of Hanover's apartments in St. James's Palace, and Stafford House; attended afternoon service in the Royal German Chapel, St. James's; visited the Duchess of Gloucester in Piccadilly, and returned by a special train to Windsor.

31.-The King visited New gate prison, where he was received by the Lady Mayoress, Mrs. Fry, the Sheriffs, &c., and thence proceeded to lunch with Mrs. Fry at Upton, near Barking. At six o'clock he went to Drury-lane Theatre (the performances commencing at that time for His Majesty's convenience), where The Two Gentlemen of Verona was performed, the principal characters sustained by Macready, Miss Fortescue, and Keeley. At night he dined with the Duke of Sutherland at Stafford House, where a party of eighty persons were assembled, including the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince

George, and the Princess Augusta of Cambridge, the Duke of Sussex and Duchess of Inverness, the Duchess of Gloucester, &c. &c. His Majesty for the first time slept in the apartment prepared for him at Buckingham Palace.

Feb. 1.-This morning the King visited the learned societies at Somerset House. He arrived in the apartments of the Royal Society at ten o'clock, and was received by Sir J. W. Lubbock, Bart. V. P. (the noble President being absent from England), and other members of the Council. His Majesty entered his name in the charter-book, as did Baron von Humboldt, formerly elected a Foreign Member, and now admitted a Fellow. The King of Prussia was also graciously pleased to enrol his name in the books of the Society of Antiquaries, and the Geological Society, and afterwards visited the museum of the latter. He then proceeded to inspect the British Museum, viewing in his way the collection of paintings belonging to Edw. Solly, Esq. in Bedford-row. He spent three hours in viewing the various departments of the British Museum. At half-past two His Majesty was entertained at a dejeuner, by the Duke of Sussex, at Kensington Palace; and in the evening was present at the dinner, followed by a concert, given by the Duke of Wellington at Apsley House.

2.-Early in the morning the King of Prussia gave a short sitting to Mr. Hayter, for his picture of the Christening. At half-past eight he went to Hungerford Wharf, and thence proceeded by a steamboat to the Thames Tunnel, where he was received by Sir Isambard Brunel, and afterwards visited the Tower of London. At twelve he

returned to Buckingham Palace, where he received addresses from, 1. The Bishop and clergy of the Diocese of London; 2. The Members of the King's College, London; 3. The Society for Promoting Christianity among the Jews; 4. The Prussian subjects resident in London; 5. The German Lutheran Clergy.

He also received deputations from the Bible Society, the Church Missionary Society, the Imperial Continental Gas Company; and gave audience to the Prince of Capua, &c. At half-past two he went to visit the Archbishop of Canterbury at Lambeth Palace, and in the evening he dined with the Duke of Cambridge at Cambridge House. At ten he repaired to Covent Garden Theatre, when the play, The Merry Wives of Windsor was made the second piece for his accommodation. He afterwards returned to Cambridge House, where a numerous party had assembled.

3.-The King of Prussia was present at Her Majesty's opening of Parliament; afterwards received at Buckingham House a deputation from the general body of Protestant Dissenters; and visited in succession, the Queen Dowager at Marlborough House, the Earl of Jersey, the Duchess Dowager of Richmond, the Duke of Cambridge, and the Duke of Wellington. He dined with Her Majesty. 4. The King took his leave of Queen Victoria at half-past nine, and proceeded by land to Woolwich, where he witnessed a review of the Royal Artillery, and viewed the models and other curiosities in the Rotunda. He was entertained with a dejeuner by Lord Bloomfield in the mess-room; and afterwards paid hasty visits to the prac

tice ground on Plumstead-marshes, and to the Arsenal. At two o'clock His Majesty took leave of Prince Albert, the Duke of Cambridge, and the Duke of Wellington, &c. at the West Wharf Stairs, and was conveyed in an Admiralty barge to the Firebrand steamer, which was destined to convey him to Ostend.

Jan. 27. SUICIDE OF MR. JACOB SIMMS, ONE OF THE MAGISTRATES OF ESSEX.-Late this evening the inhabitants of Leytonstone, Essex, were thrown into a state of great excitement by the suicide of Mr. J. Simms, who put an end to his existence by cutting his throat.

It appears that the deceased gentleman attended business as usual in the City on that day, at his counting-house, in George-yard, Lombard-street; and, after attending 'Change to meet his connections as a ship-owner, ordered his chaise, and drove home with his groom. He reached his residence about half-past five o'clock, to join, as was supposed, his dinner-table; and, before seeing any of his relatives, went to his dressing room to prepare for that purpose. His footman, who attended him, saw nothing marked or altered in his manner; and, after having fulfilled the requirement of his master, left him at the washhand-stand. It was not long, however, before he heard a heavy fall; and, proceeding to his master's room, from whence the sound emanated, discovered to his great horror, the unfortunate gentleman lying on the floor, bleeding profusely from a wound in his neck.

He could not at first discover the extent of the injury his master

had inflicted upon himself, as he did not wait to remove his cravat; but having summoned the household, proceeded with all haste to the nearest surgeon's, for medical assistance. This was speedily procured, but unfortunately it was without avail-for, on their ar rival, Mr. Simms had just expired.

This sad calamity has not only spread a gloom over the neighbourhood in which it occurred, but also in the City, where Mr. Simms was known as a merchant of high character and integrity, and as a director of several of the leading public companies. A circumstance that is supposed to have preyed heavily on his mind, was the elopement of his only daughter with one of his nephews, who are said to be in India. A reconciliation had, however, been long since effected, through the intercession of the friends of the family.

Mr. Simms was a fine, hearty, robust-looking man, and about fiftythree years of age.

30. MURDER NEAR BELFAST.In the townland of Ballynafeigh, about a mile distant from Belfast, were a man and his wife, with a child about three years old. Their name was Lindsay; and the man was considered by those who knew him, to be respectable, as were not only his own relatives, but also those of his unfortunate wife, whose name was Miller. The latter resided about Killileagh. Lindsay had, for many years, been principal bookkeeper to a respectable firm at Ballymacarrett; and, from his good conduct, enjoyed a considerable share of their confidence. It appeared his wife was unfortunately addicted to the vicious habit of in

dulgence in drinking spirits, on account of which, she and her husband had frequent quarrels ; and, from the evidence of their maid-servant, it appeared that the deceased had, on frequent occasions, met with severe punishment, and that many attempts to reclaim her, by removal of residence, &c., had been tried by him in vain. To-day (Sunday) it seemed as if some difference of opinion had taken place between them; as, when dinner was ready, he left the house without partaking of it, and was seen, by his servant-boy, walking, between four and five o'clock, in the afternoon. He drank tea at Mr. Harrison's, an acquaintance, where, during the evening, he had two glasses of punch. Mrs. Lindsay dined alone, and some time after dinner wished for some punch. A neighbouring girl was sent for half a pint of whiskey, which was made into punch, and drank by Mrs. Lindsay, her maid-servant, and the messenger, Mrs. Lindsay having the largest share. Mrs. Lindsay again sent for more spirits, and her maid undressed her (she being herself incapable of doing so) and put her to bed. The maid declared herself to be sober, and said that she soon retired to bed with the child. The boy was left to sit up for his master, who returned between ten and eleven o'clock. The boy declared he was quite sober, and that he handed him a candle to go to his room. The boy then retired. Mr. Lindsay had been but a short time in the house (during which time the boy heard the screams of his mistress) when he repaired to the maid-servant's room, in a state of excitement, and demanded from her why she had procured spirits for her mis

tress, who was drunk in bed? She denied having got the whiskey for her; and, after some words, he ordered her to rise and go about her business, and took the child away in his arms from her. She arose and went out by the back door, which opens from the kitchen, intending to spend the night in a neighbour's house, and was followed by the boy, leaving behind in the house Lindsay, his wife, and child. She found the neighbour in bed, and returned; but, for fear of again meeting the anger of her master, she and the boy returned into the back-house, adjoining the dwelling-house, and remained until early next morning, when she was called from it by her master, who must have been cognisant of her being there, desiring her to come in, and saying, that her mistress was dead, lying on the sofa. The three came in together, and she then saw the body of her mistress, lying stretched in the kitchen on a sofa, without any other covering than a chemise-her hair dishevelled. The account then given by him was, that he had had some difference with her; that she had left the house and fallen, and that he himself had found her in her present state, and he thought she had been suffocated. He desired the maid to wash her, which she did; and he carried her to a bedroom, and laid her in a bed. The maid saw a cut on her head, and some blood about her. He forbade any intelligence being given to any of the neighbours; and said he would see her sister, who lived in Ballymacarrett, and send her to the house. He went, as usual, to Messrs. Coates and Young's establishment, where he was employed, and met Mr.

Young in the office. After some time he said to Mr. Young, "I wish to speak privately with you; and, after retiring to a private apartment, told that gentleman, "My wife is dead-she had been drinking freely the night before-in my opinion she died from suffocation." Mr. Young said, "I hope you were not instrumental in causing her death;" when he replied, "I did strike her with my stick, but I do not think so much so as to take away her life." Nearly the same conversation passed between him and Mr. Coates. A medical man examined the body, and Lindsay confessed to him that the marks of blows on her back were caused by the beating he had given her. He afterwards absconded, and has not since been heard of.

FEBRUARY.

OCCURRENCE

1. FRIGHTFUL AND LOSS OF LIFE. This morning, about nine o'clock, a most extraordinary occurrence took place in Charles-strect, Drury-lane, by which two individuals have been killed and many others most dangerously injured. Charles-street is one of those densely populated places in St. Giles's chiefly occupied by the lowest class of Irish and the beggars of the metropolis. Many of the houses have no legitimate owner, and have been allowed by those in occupation of them to fall into extreme decay, so much so that the attention of the parish officers was called to the subject, as it was feared some dreadful loss of life must ultimately take place if measures were not instantly adopted. The an ticipation has now been sadly real

ised. In May last the lect jury condemned three of the houses, and the overseers directed that every part considered dangerous should be taken down, and in con. sequence only the lower parts were left standing. When this had been done, the inhabitants of St. Giles's considered that what was left belonged to no one, and therefore that it was the property of all. They have ever since been getting all the beams and other wood-work, lead, &c., away; in short, everything that could be turned to any account, and, as may be supposed, the walls had no support whatever. At the time this loss of life took place a man of the name of Miller, and several others, were trying to remove the door-posts with crowbars, and had nearly succeeded when the brest-summer gave way, the whole of the walls fell in, and seven or eight persons were buried in the ruins. As soon as the alarm had in some degree subsided, several of the neighbours commenced removing the brickwork, and in about an hour the body of Miller was taken out. Life was quite extinct, and it appeared as if the beam had fallen on his neck, and bent his head into his chest. The body was much disfigured, and was taken in a shell to St. Giles's workhouse. In about half an hour two other bodies were got out and taken to King's College hospital, where they were found to be in a very dangerous state; in fact, for hours after their admission they were quite insensible. About eleven o'clock a most heart rending scene was witnessed. Mr. Smith, a shoemaker, had been most active in removing the rubbish, and while so occupied saw the leg of his son, a fine lad, thirteen years of age, whose birthday it

was, in the ruins. Mr. Smith was so affected, that he fell down, and was taken home. The body of the poor lad was got out as soon as human exertion could effect it, but though it was evident he was quite dead he was conveyed to the Charing-cross hospital; the surgical attendance of course was of no avail.

3. FRIGHTFUL ACCIDENT.-An inquisition was held before Mr. P. F. Curry, coroner for the borough of Liverpool, on view of the body of an individual in the first instance unknown, but which was afterwards identified.

Two men, named Bell and Bland, were brought into court in custody.

The following are the heads of the evidence adduced :

Richard Ade, a landing-waiter, said he was stationed close by the warehouse called "Freme's" which fronts the east side of the King's Dock. There is only a narrow footpath in front of it, and it is the greatest thoroughfare about the dock. About nine o'clock yesterday morning he passed in front of it, and had just got into his office, when one of the men ran in and stated that some person was killed. Witness went out immediately, and saw the deceased lying on the ground just in front of the warehouse, and a crowd round him. His legs were wide asunder, and his arms turned back, and his face pressed down on his breast on the ground. What appeared to be brains and blood had spirted against a projecting wall at the back, at least twelve yards from where the deceased was lying. A cask was lying close by with the chime broken at one end, and a jigger rope was suspended from the warehouse,