On the 12th Nov. a serious insurrec

tion broke out at Logrono, in Old Castile, at the head of which Martin Zurbano placed himself, advancing towards Burgos. To the cry of " Live the Constitution of 1837," was added "Live Isabella II., and death to the tyrants." This insurrection was soon quelled, and the brother-in-law and one of the sons of Zurbano were arrested. The mother and mother-in-law of young Zurbano set off for Madrid, and petitioned the Queen to spare his life, but without effect, as it appears he was executed, together with Capt. Ballanos and Francisco Hervias. The house of Zurbano was razed to the ground, his furniture burned, and his horses and cattle destroyed; but he is at present undiscovered. Ten of his soldiers, who voluntarily surrendered, have been sentenced to ten years' confinement. General Prim has also been sentenced to six years' imprisonment, and Col. Ortega, his aide-de-camp, to be transported to the Havannah, A council of war has been instituted for the trial of insurgents in other districts.

The election of President (contrary to the expectation which had prevailed) has been decided in favour of Mr. Polk, the democratic, or Loco Foco, candidate, in prefence to Mr. Clay, the representative of the Whigs.

The Montreal papers state the total returns in favour of the Governor-General to be 42 against 27 Radicals, with four doubtful, making a total of decided elections of 73, and the whole number is 84. This appears to be decisive.

The Republics of South America are nearly all in a state of anarchy and revolution.

TAHITI.

On the 20th of June a body of natives having assembled at Point Venus, and their proximity being considered too near for safety, Governor Bruat marched against them at the head of 400 French. The natives having received intelligence of their approach, placed themselves in ambush, and allowed the main body to pass; but, as the rear-guard were passing in front of the English mission-house, they opened their fire upon them in a direct line with the house, and Mr. M'Kean, one of the missionaries, who was walking on his verandah, was struck by a ball, and instantly killed. He was one of those who had lately arrived from England. The action was upon the north side of the Bay of Papeite. The native loss is unknown. The French

loss amounted to three killed, and five wounded. At the same time, on the south side, another action took place, in which the natives were routed. In this action five French were killed and seven wounded. The native loss on this occasion is also unknown; but the day following the natives again advanced upon the town, and succeeded in burning the French mission-house, chapel, &c. The natives seized three Frenchmen, whom they put to death with great torture. The Richmond, which left Tahiti on the 15th of July, reported, that a few days previous to sailing another action took place between the French troops and natives, in which a large number of lives were lost, principally on the part of the natives. The French were strongly fortifying the island, the English missionaries were leaving, and confusion reigned among the inhabitants. There were at Tahiti one English steamer, one French steamer, and one French frigate. The Fishguard English frigate has conveyed Queen Pomare to the island of Bolabola.

when the wishes of the congregation are against it.

5. That persons should be encouraged, but that they cannot be compelled, to remain in church, on sacrament Sundays, during the actual celebration of the holy communion.

6. That a minister is authorised in refusing to administer the sacrament of the Lord's Supper to a schismatic.

7. That the burial offices of the Church of England may be denied to adults, who have been born, who have continued, and who have died in schism.

8. That a minister cannot refuse to marry unbaptized persons after the publication by him of banns for their marriage. 9. That at the churching of women, it is right that the latter kneel at the rails of the communion-table.

10. That the formation of voluntary choirs, in place of paid singers, should be encouraged.

Subsequently to the promulgation of this judgment, the Bishop has relaxed his injunction directing the use of the surplice in the pulpit.

BEDFORDSHIRE.

Nov. 29. A sale by public auction was proceeded with by Messrs. Hoggart and Norton, at the Auction Mart, Bartholomew-lane, of Luton Hoo, with the mansion (a portion of which was destroyed by fire about a year since), and other property in the immediate neighbourhood, belonging to the Marquess of Bute. The estate adjoins the town of Luton, about thirty miles distant from the metropolis, comprising about 3,600 acres of land, including the mansion, park, and grounds, the manor of Luton, co-extensive with it, several other manors, several farms, the village of New Mill-end, and the perpetual advowson and next presentation to the vicarage of Luton and chapelry of New Mill-end. The mansion of Luton (as preserved from the recent fire) is built principally of Bath stone, and is situate in the centre of the park. In its present state it contains a suite of apart ments, viz. drawing-room, music-room, saloon 143 ft. long, an unfinished dining. room, 43 ft. by 21 ft., a library and billiardroom, &c. The mansion, park, and parkfarm extend over 1,300 acres. The great tithes of a chief part of the estate are the property of the Marquess of Bute, and last year realized the net sum of 4,1271. 178. 8d. The auctioneer having, at great length, stated the situation and the receipts for the different portions of the property, said that, upon the improved value of the rental, he was of opinion that the estate was worth 32 years' pur

chase, or 152,8147. and said that the noble owner would take 50,0001. in part payment, and the remainder from the estate at the rate of 3 per cent. The woods would not be taken at a higher valuation than 36,0007. The first bidding was 100,000.; the second 100,500l.; the third 102,000. The subsequent biddings were 1,000l. each up to 131,000, at which sum the hammer fell, the estate being bought in. Lot 2 was, the next presentation and perpetual advowson to the vicarage of Luton, the tithes of which had been apportioned at 1,3501. net value, after deductions for poor-rates, &c., was 1,1687. This was bought for 9,6561. the purchaser being the Rev. Mr. Sykes, curate of Luton. The mansion and estate of near 4,000 acres of land has since been purchased, by private contract, by Mr. Warde, of Clopton House, War. wickshire, for 160,000%.

The

Baron Rothschild has become the purchaser of the whole of the red deer belonging to the late Hon. Charles Stuart Wortley. The herd was last week removed to the noble baron's seat in Bedfordshire.

of water nearly 300 feet high. The other from several jets sends forth copious streams which rise and fall alternately. Huge masses of rock are collecting and forming into a rock-work, and when completed will present the appearance of a wild mountain torrent of above 300 feet long. Some rare plants have been sent to his grace from one of the most arid parts of Western Africa.

DEVONSHIRE.

The Ecclesiastical Commissioners of England have separated a large portion of the parish of Charles (Plymouth), into a distinct district, which, for all ecclesiastical purposes, will henceforth be called Sutton-on-Plym. It includes Catdown, Brunswick-terrace, Britonside, Coxside, one side of Bilbury-street, Buckwellstreet, Looe-street, and all the intermediate streets to the water-side. The Rev. George Carrighan, M.A. of St. John's College, Cambridge, has been appointed by Sir Robert Peel to be Minister of this new district.

GLOUCESTERSHIRE.

Oct. 22. The Lord Bishop of Glou cester and Bristol consecrated the newly erected church of St. John, at Cinderford, in the Forest of Dean, built after a design by Edward Blore, esq. upon land given by the Crown, by public subscriptions, but chiefly by the munificent donations of Charles Bathurst, esq., of Lydney Park, and the Rev. Dr. Warneford. It is situated in the midst of a large and poor population, hitherto at a distance from any church, and is capable of holding 650 persons.Oct. 23, his Lordship consecrated a piece of land as an addition to the burial ground to the church of Holy Trinity, in the Forest of Dean, upon land also given by the Crown.-And Oct. 25, the Bishop consecrated a beautiful church, built at the sole expense of the Earl Bathurst, upon a site voluntarily given by Peter Playne, of the Box, esq., at Framp ton Mansel, a tything in the parish of Sapperton, as a chapel of ease for the in habitants of that tything, being nearly two miles distant from the mother church.

The Society of Merchants have lately purchased a large piece of ground in the centre and principal part of Clifton, in order to preserve it for the benefit of the public. The purchase was made at a higher price than the land was worth, but it was paid rather than let the ground be sold for building purposes. It is intended to lay the ground out in a park-like manner, to make it conducive to the public recreation, and to preserve the view of a noble terrace lately erected. It is probable that the example will be followed

Nov. 28. The Lord Bishop of Winchester consecrated a new church at Farnin the presence of the Dean of Chichester borough, on the South-Western Railway, and a large number of the clergy. The church is within sight of the Farnborough station, and is built of Heath stone.

chester, at which the Duke of WellingIn 1837, a meeting was held at Winton presided. A society was formed for the purpose of taking measures for the extension of Church accommodation throughout the diocese. Since its formation it has contributed towards the erection of 42 new churches and chapels, and the repairs and enlargement of 34. The aggregate amount of the population assisted is about 250,000. The church accommodation previously existing in these places was 68,907 sittings, or rather more than one in four of this number; not more than one in sixteen were free. The additional accommodation now obtained is 26,893 sittings, making the proportion of sittings to be somewhere between one in three and one in two. Of these additional sittings no less than 17,503 are free; thus making the proportion of free sittings to be one in seven and a half, being rather more than double the number that previously existed. The estimated cost of these buildings and enlargements, as reported to the committee, amount in the aggregate to 105,8771. The society's grants have amounted to 25,0521. In addition to this sum it has remitted to the incorporated society in London the sum of 30927. making its total outlay to amount to 28,1441.

across within the battlements. It has been built at the expense of the county. It was mentioned by W. Garnett, esq. chairman of the Bridge Committee, that within his recollection there was but one bridge for carriages across the Irwell at Manchester: now there are five, and some of them ornaments to the town.

Nov. 29. The new church of St. Barnabas, at Manchester, just finished, was consecrated by the Lord Bishop of Chester. The district has, by an order in council, been created a new parish, and is named "The District of St. Barnabas, Manchester." The church is one of ten erected in this town by "The Ten Churches Association," and is, perhaps, one of the finest yet built by that useful body. The next day his Lordship consecrated another new church in the township of Blockley.

Dec. 1. The Bishop of Chester consecrated a new church at Bolton, under peculiar circumstances. The building was erected in 1822 for the use of the Methodist new connexion, and was always well attended, on account of the learning and eloquence of the preacher. About four years ago the minister and congregation held several meetings, the result of which was that they determined on conforming to the Established Church. Since that period the building has been occupied as a chapel of ease to the parish church. A district has been assigned to it under the provisions of the 6th and 7th Victoria, c. 39; and on its being consecrated it became a parish church, under the name of Christ Church. The building is a plain brick structure, accommodating 800 persons, and is situated in the poorest and most spiritually destitute part of the town. To fit it for the service of the church a chancel has been erected, and to give the exterior something of an ecclesiastical character, the west front has been improved, and the addition of a doorway of elaborate design, consisting of five receding arches, executed chiefly in terra-cotta from the Ladystone works near Bolton. The windows, which had semicircular heads and sash-lights, have been replaced by windows in the same style as the doorway (Norman), and a bell gable, surmounted by an appropriate cross, has been placed on the top. alterations have been made under the superintendence of Mr. Gregan, of Manchester. The petition was presented to the Bishop by the Rev. James Slade, vicar of the parish, and a sermon preached by the Rev. Henry Raikes, M.A. Chancellor of the diocese of Chester.

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Dec. 13. During the operations going on in connexion with the new park at

Everton-brow, two relics of military warfare were found in the earth, about a foot from the surface. One of them, the remains of a large sword, or sabre, was taken up in a garden belonging to Mr. Halliday, at the back of a small house known as Prince Rupert's Cottage; the other, which is a portion of a firelock, was discovered near the church; both are very much corroded by the action of the weather, and a part of the sword appears to have been broken off. The most probable conjecture is, that they have been embedded in the soil since the period when Liverpool was besieged by Prince Rupert, in 1644. They are now in the possession of Mr. William Halliday, of the Everton coffee-house.

MIDDLESEX.

The Tower of London is about to undergo great alterations and improvements. For months past surveyors have been engaged, at the direction of the Board of Ordnance, in surveying different parts; and an elaborate working model has been formed, under the superintendence of Major Hall, of the Royal Engineers. A new entrance will be made facing Upper Thames-street, and will be approached by a drawbridge. To effect this alteration, the Spur Gate is to be demolished; that part of the old ditch between the Warders' Hall and the Spur Gate filled up, and a new one in a line with that by the river side is to be made, so as to run outside the grand entrance, in accomplishing which a large space of ground will be added to the fortress, although no encroachment on the public right of way on Tower-hill. The Spur Gate barracks, the menagerie buildings, the new ticketoffice, the Spur-guardroom, and the ramparts adjacent, are to be razed to the ground, and on their site will be built substantial erections for public offices. The Warders'-hall, now fronting the Stonekitchen, is to be destroyed, and a new one erected, which, together with the ticketoffice and guardroom, will form the buildings at the grand entrance. The two archways almost at the extreme eastern end of the fortress, leading to what is termed the Irish barracks at the south-east angle, are to be removed, and the Irish barracks, now used for the accommodation of the troops, are to be converted into storerooms. The entire row of buildings on the opposite side of the way is also to be demolished, and the whole space of the rampart wall will be cleared away, affording a commodious thoroughfare. At the end of the Irish barracks are a number of smiths' shops and lofts; all these are to be levelled as far as the old Mill barracks, to the end immediately beneath