POSTSCRIPT.
SATURDAY.
In the absence- of more striking topics, the contest for the Chairman- ship of the Metropolitan Board of Works, which seems likely to be a sharp ono, occupies attention. Candidates were at liberty to send in ap- plications until twelve o'clock today ; and there is a pretty strong muster. According to the morning journals, they are these- " Carden E i , J. ., Esq. (has sent n his name to the Committee). Corrie, William, Esq., Police Magistrate. Hawes, T. Esq. (has issued an address). Jebb, Richisrd, Dsq. (has issued an address). Neale, W. J., Esq. (has sent in his name to the Committee). Offor, George, Esq. (has issued an address). Percy, the Hon. Joceline, M.P. (to be nominated by Major Lyon). Roebuok, J. A., Esq., M.P. (to be nominated by Major Lyon). Symonds, A.; Esq., (has issued an address). Thwaites, J. Esq. (has issued an address). Turner, T., keq. T.P. (has issued an address). It is also rumou;ed that Lord Robert Grosvenor and Lord Ebrington will be nominated."
Sir John Shelley has intimated to the Vestry of St. James's his with- drawal from the contest for the office of Chairman, and his intention to resign his seat at the Board as soon as a Chairman has been elected.
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