Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-05-25
Sslections from, late Foreign Journals.

Correspondent of The Globe says that within
a few months, three boys-AIant, son to the Right
Reverend the Bishop of Down and Conner; Saurin
son to the Right Reverend the Bishop of Dromorc
ana hnnx, son to the Right Reverend the Bishop
| OF Kllaioe, have been manufactured into Mree Ye
ry Venerable Archdeacons.
Present from the Ladies' of Ireland to the Dvcb.
eSS Of NOrthumbcrland.-The Ladies OF Ireland
who were Visitors at the Vice Royal Court dura
the i'ord lheutenancy of the Dvke of Northumber-
iahd, on the departure of the Duke and Duchess
entered into subscription to purchase vase, to
present to her Grace, in testimony of their respect
and esteem The splendid testimonial was on
Friday presented to her Grace by the Duchess of
Lenstcr. The is composed of the purcst
rock crystal incloscd in frame work of chased
gold, set with the native gems of Ircland-pearls
diamonds, amcthysts, and beryls-s supported on
the head OF an elk, the anters of which are curl.
ousy chased in gold. a figure representing the
genius of Ireland, is seated i'm a trumphai car.
and on golden shield, which forms the back of
the car, are inscribed the coromet and initials OF
the Duchess OF Northumberland, adorned by bou-
quet OF forget.me-nots III precious stones. There
are also exquisite representations of an Irish stag
hound, two wOlfdogs and silver dolphins with
eyes of opal are grouped at the base. The whole
presents to the eye of taste object of exquisite
beauty and interest.
Diamond cwt Diamond.-Whcn Baron Dupny
tren and Sir Ashley Cooper met in Guys Hospital
the Baron III very cordial manner embraced the
Dh'ohttj anu hiSScu HILL ENlr AStleV, VINO OISk-
ed such Il method Of sautation between men, at
first biushed, but after momentary pause, he
Polntcdly exclaimed, ''Wcll, never mind am even
with you, for when was in Paris kissed your
daughter!
Sir w. Scotrs NSS.-Thc Trustees Of the Ad.
vocates' Library, in Ednbure offered EIO6O for
the MSS. of Sir w. SCOTS published novcls-se
veral of them imperfect; the proprictors demanded
another one thousand pounds las is already kBown1
This was refused, and the MSS. were brought 10
London and sold at Evans's sale-room, where they
produced but f317 lSs.
parliamentary Opcnings-Wc lay before our
readers few heads of speeches; they form the
| cream of the debates for the last fortnight. Mr.
Pcrccval said he never had an idea: Sir Charles
Wethcrcll said he had no reason: Lord Lyndhurst
SAID he must cntrcat every to give him credit
Mr. Mabsrly observed that he felt himself nj loss
Sir Edward Sugdcn not ono of those who
thought: Mr.. Croker said that no had the fullest
assurance: Sir Charles Wethcrcl declared he
would not encourage the making of breaches: Mr..
Hunt said he was very much indcbted.-FigarO.
Hunting by Stcdm.-A friend of mine startled
me little by declaring, that he occasionally took
the same horse ninety miles TO cover, and after a
days hunting, brought his horse like distance.
"UnIcss you hunt by stcam," ] exclaimed, sit is
impossible" "Why," says he, "thars the whole
secret; go with my horse on board the Steamer
at Quebec, and reach Trois Ryicrc iG good time to
breakfast, hunt with my father-ln-Iaw, who keeps
pack, and return to Quebec by the afternoons
boat."-FcrgUsOH'S Notes on riSit 10 the United
States and CdRadd in 1881.