2 MARCH 1861, Page 3

The news from the far East is of little interest.

In India the -Governor-General has sanctioned the appointment of 'Europeans and Natives, unconnected with Government, to .the magisterial bench, And there is talk of reductions to the extent of three millions ster- ling, which will prove talk. Redactions are not easy where expen- diture is every man's interest.