HONOUR TO THE BRAVE.—Sir Robert Wilson has been restored to

his rank in the Army, of which he was vindictively deprived for an offence against military etiquette. On this act of grace we congratulate very sincerely Sir Robert and his friends; does honour to the new reign. There is another grace which, uness we much misinterpret the feelings of the public, they would deeply rejoice to see done to one of higher name and higher deservings than even Sir Robert 'Wilson, —one whom, through all his wanderings, the sympathies of his country. men have constantly accompanied, and whose restoration to that rank which no man while he held it did more to honour, would be an appro- priate act of grace in our Sailor King,—we mean Lord Cochrane. We would tread lightly in touching on the misfortunes of that brave spirit. Say that he offended, as lords, knights. members of Parliament, men of the Court, men of the 'Change, have offended a hundred times : has he net suffered enough and more than enough for one act of folly ? How long we may remain at peace with our neighbours, Heaven knows—we hope for many years : but should war break in upon us unexpectedly, where should we find a man in the round of the British Navy, with Nelson's courage and more than Nelson's science, to equal the hero of Basque Roads ?

THE LATE KING'S WILL.—Various contradictory statements have appeared upon this subject. The fact, as we are informed, is this—that, legally speaking, his Majesty died without a will, the document which he has left not strictly bearing that designation. It is rather, we un- derstand, what the lawyers call a testamentary paper, containing no pe- cuniary bequests, but simply directions as to the disposal of certain pa- pers, and other specific property. The whole of the document is said to be, as has been already stated, in the hand-writing of the Earl of Eldon ; the Duke of Wellington and Sir William Knighton being the persons to whom the duty is assigned of seeing the directions which it contains executed. The person who might have been expected to have been be- nefited by the King's will, had he made one, was otherwise provided for, havina-t' received (as report states) from his Majesty's own hands, not many days previous to his death, no less a sum than (as some say) 300,000L—Morning Herald.

Musracnros.—The Royal Dukes Cumberland and Susses still pre- serve the unshorn honours of their upper tips. The report that they had adopted the fashion of Englishmen was a wicked calumny. ARMY UNIT onms.—The colour of the uniform of the Army is about to be assimilated. So at least say the oracles of the day. It is to be red throughout, not excluding the Artillery. There is a great deal of fiddle-faddle in all this. A zeal for uniformity, in such petty matters, is as childish as the itching for variety where variety is without object or utility. The costume of the Army is well enough as it is, were but a few of the useless bits of lace cut off the officers' jackets. A change will bring nothing but expense to the nation, and profit to the contractors.

INDECENCY or FRENCH GLOVES.—His Majesty has refused to wear French gloves, and had a supply of Woodstock doe gloves sent him in ; and one manufacturer now has on hand an order for a quantity more for the King's own use ; andthose who know the comfort of putting on a clean-washed pair of gloves, will—exclusive of the labour and consequent happiness it will procure for thousands who are now pining in want, if the example is followed—best appreciate his Majesty's regard for the common decencies of life !---Morning Herald.

CIRCULATION.—It is said that a million per annum will be spent in London in consequence of the return of the Court to the metropolis. PRIVILEGES OF LONDON.—In his Majesty's answer to the City address, he is made, by the Court Circular, to say that he will on every occasion manifest a watchful care of its privileges. A privilege is aright granted to one man and denied to another. If the privileges of London be useful, why should not every town have the same ? if the contrary, why should they be watched over, unless to put them down ? THE l3isnor or EXETER.—The public entry of the Rev. Dr. Bethel, into Exeter, took place on the 20th. ICEAlr's FAREWELL.—Kean.took a farewell benefit at the King's Theatre on Monday night. The parts chosen for the exhibition of his

talents were the fourth acts of Richard the fihird and the Merchant of Venice, the fifth of the New Way to Pay Old Debts, the second of Mac- beth, and the third of Othello. The house was crowded beyond example. Not only were the pit, boxes, and gallery crammed to suffocation, but the- orchestra was filled with ladies and gentlemen, and two hundred gentle- men were accommodated in the side-scenes.

Miss CUBITT.—This actress and singer, whose misfortunes and frailties have been often before the public, died a few days ago, at her lodgings in Maiden Lane. STOCKING WEAVERS.—There was a turn-out at Nottingham and Derby about ten weeks ago, which did not finally cease until last week, when the men obtained their demands. This is a good symptom.

SCIENTIFIC APPOINTMENTS.—Romero, a gentleman of great merit in his way, has just been appointed Professor of Bull-fighting at Seville.

POWER V. KNOWLEDGE.—The King of the Netherlands progresses in his warfare against the press. On the 16th, the editors and printers of four popular papers received domiciliary visits from the police, who seized a great number of papers in print and manuscript, and carried them off on a charge of their containing seditious matter.

MONKEY BOYS.—A number of these sunburnt little creatures were en route for re-exportation on Tuesday. It seems that of late they have not paid their expenses. PaEcocio us GREATwEss.—Charles the Tenth was much downcast for some time before the news of the surrender of Algiers arrived. His distress was marked, and pitied by the young Duke de Bordeaux, and the princely boy immediately set about relieving him. He entreated an audience of the King, and, falling on his knees, exclaimed—" Sire, you

are uneasy. I know the reason why. Permit me to go to Algiers. On seeing me the soldiers will double their ardour, and every thing will be soon finished." " Adorable child ! what a King dost thou promise to France !" Such, it is said, was the answer of the Monarch. Adorable people of France! what subjects do you promise to your future King !

INDIAN LEGISLATOR.—It is said that a chief of the Choktaws will sit in the next American Congress ; to which the Indians, by the laws of the state of Mississippi, are eligible. The name of the chief is Mushu- latubba. He has already, as we would say, commenced an active canvass. Swam RivER.—The population of this settlement amounts to eight hundred persons ; the soldiers amount to sixty,—one for every dozen. What is doing at Swan River beautifully exemplifies the British system of colonization everywhere. There is a Governor of course, and a Secretary, and a Council. The Governor has appointed a few Magistrates, and a Quarter-sessions Court has been opened. What is the use of all this ? we should like to know in a youthful colony of a few hundred people, thinly scattered, to make up a show on the banks of a river some two thousand miles removed from all causes of disturbance with nothing to

steal from each other, -and nothing to excite the cupidity of strangers ? Could not the settlers appoint half a dozen of honest men to settle their-

differences, if any occurred, and one to govern them, if they required a governor, without such a parade of expense as their dear mother country is preparing for them ? Public-house licences are the order of the day there also ! It is actually necesssary, on ttte banks of the Swan River, for a man to have a licence from a full Captain of the Navy and a full Lieutenant of the Army before he can sell a pot of beer ! Can the power of folly go farther than this? Have they game licences too ?

FREEMANTLE, February 26.—The ship Egyptian, Captain Lilburn, arrived on the 14th instant, and landed a very respectable class of set- tlers. It is with much pleasure we add, that they express themselves highly pleased with the conduct of their Captain on the voyage from England ; and as a proof of their esteem, the steerage passengers pre- sented him with a handsome silver cup, bearing an appropriate inscrip- tion, with a representation of the stern of the Egyptian, and the motto " All's well." A silver snuff-box was also presented by the toddy pa - sengers at the same time. We are glad to have it !n 0 tr power to give publicity, in our first essay, to such rare occurrence nil ler such circum- stances.—Freemantle Journal.

BOLIYAR.—Accounts from Colombia were rece'ved on Saturday, an- nouncing Bolivar's irrevocable determination not to a rept of the Pre- sidency, even if the Congress were to re-elect L .m, and expressing his intention to leave the Republic for ever. HISTORICAL DOUBTS.—An auctioneer, at a late .ale of antiquities put up a helmet, with the following candid obser' atio 1: " Th is, ladies' and gentlemen, is a helmet of Romulus, the Roman thunder ; but whe•

ther he was a brass-founder or iron-founder, I cannottell."—Joe Miller.

A PORT MAN T EAU V:0ItTH HAVING.—There is areport in the French papers, that in a receptacle of the Cassaba of Algiers, General Bourmont discovered a portmanteau which contained fifty-five millions of francs in doubloon pieces ! LEASING-MAKI.KG.—A rescript has been published by the Gov"ern. ment of Buenos Ayres, deprecating evil rumours and ordering the police

to arrest every person dgteeted in circulating them, unless they can point out their author. How would the gentlemen of St. Bartholomew's Lane look, were every one that uttered a false report without a sufficient in- dorser to be sent to Guildhall and the tread-mill?

SOLVENCY OF THE EAST INDIA COMPANY.—A rumour has spread in India among the natives, and been partially believed, that the Com- pany are incapable of paying their debts ! It is even said that there was a partial run on the Bengal Bank in consequence. The prostrate intel- lect of India is getting upon its feet—it willoarch by and by. VETO.—The President of the United States has refused his assent to a road-bill, because he considered the appropriation of the produce of the general taxes to such a purpose unconstitutional. To another bill he has given a qualified approval. This is looked on as yet more unconsti- tutional than making roads with public money. Su PERANNUATION ALLowatrcEs.—The allowances granted in publie departments since 1822 amount to 202,6091. per annum. SUTTEES.—One of these sacrifices, which we thought had been abolished, took place at Patna on the 10th February. The local au- thorities were averse from its taking place, but the relations insisted, and the widow burned. PORTRAIT OF GEORGE THE FOURTH, BY MR. IRVING.—Where shall we find such a model of courteousness ? He exhibited the most perfect grace of manners : in him it was not a mere form, but the cer-

tain mark of a genuine loving-kindness to all his people. Hence he loved to witness the joy of his subjects, and patiently bore with their rude applause. Not that he eagerly sought such approbation, or that. he was ever forgetful of the respect which was due.from all to his exalted station; for while he manifested such amiable condescension, he could, in a moment, rouse all his Royal feelings, and rebuke and chastenthose who presumed to trifle with his dignity. He was well worthy to be the King of a free people ; he was brought up among us, and could bear with those boisterous ebullitions of feeling which we so frequently indulge in, either from want of the respect due to Majesty, or from the momentary and mistaken want of loyalty. He was frequently assailed by the shafts of caltimuy ; and yet few have been able to shake them off with more perfect good nature. Often have I pitied from my very heart the situa- tion of a King who could not enjoy the friendly society of females with- out exposing himself to the most shameful slanders. He nobly asserted and protected the honours of a free press, at the same time that he had so much to bear from its aspersions.—Sermon preached 6i/the Reverend E. Irving on the lath July, quoted in the Pulpit.

This is speaking like a gentleman. We have always thought it one of the worst traits in our national character, that guilt should always be presumed when even age has destroyed the fuel of the passions, and that to the other evils to which age is subject, it should be attempted to deny to it the solace of the kindness which is alone to be found in female friendship. Mr. Irving takes a more liberal view of the matter. May he, when his athletic form no longer recommends him to female atten- tion, enjoy, as his reward, the friendly female society which he so will. Singly conceded to his aged Monarch !—Ilforning Chronicle.

SPO WC-MG.—Sir Richard Sutton having announced his intention of giving up the fox-hounds which he kept at Horn Castle, the lovers of hard riding and hard drinking were are dcsespoir. Their hopes have happily been revived when there was least expectation of it. Captain Freeman, Admiral Freeman's son, has subscribed 3001. a year, Lord Willoughby de Eresby, Lord Yarborough, and Sir R. Sutton, a hundred each, and the remainder will be made up by less wealthy admirers of the chase. So the pack will not be hanged. The country gentlemen are quite ill enough off already—Heaven help them if they should lose their dogs !