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Mr. Hunt, the ex-Member for Preston, who lately was seized with a paralytic attack at the Swan Inn, Alresford, is now in a progressive state of recovery.—Salisbury Herald. THE POPE.- W e cannot vouch for the information which is to follow, but we have received it from a correspondent, who can have no motive for circulating what is untrue. It purports to be an extract of a letter from Dr. M'Hale, Ro>- man Catholic Archbishop of Tuam, in Ireland, to a friend in Liverpool, dated Gal way, 1st February. His Reverence says—"I have infinite pleasure in assuring you that his Holiness the Pope has signified his intention of visiting his faithful Catholic subjects in these countries, particularly in Ireland, in the course of the summer, and as stated in his letter, by Cardinal Weld, I may expect his Holiness at my diocese on or about the 7th June next. This communica- tion will, I feel assured, give great satisfaction to you and all others of the Catholic fai th. Liverpool Paper. We regret to state that on Wednesday, whilst Lord Darnley was engaged in giving directions to some work- men in felling timber in Cobham-park, he took up an axq with the intention of lopping a branch, when, unfortunately, he struck his foot, cut off one toe, and nearly severed another. Had not his Lordship's boot been thick, the acci- dent might have been fatal. An express was despatched to Gravesend immediately, for Mr. Beamont, the medical at- tendant, and it is hoped no serious consequences will en- sue,- West Kent Guardian. DEAHl OF LORD DUNSTANVILLE.—We regret 10 an- nounce the death of this venerable nobleman, in the 78th year of his age, which took place on Thursday night at his Lordship's house, South-place, Knightsbridge. His Lord- ship's acts of charity are well known, and by this event the county of Cornwall is deprived of one of its noblest and most munificent benefactors. In consequence of some attempts to put the Regulation)! of the Poor Law Bill in force at Taunton, many inflam- matory and violent letters have been sent to men in autho- rity, containing threats, either to burn their houses or to annoy and injure their persons. Rewards have been offered for the discovery of the offenders, and we trust that they will be brought to justice. Letter of the Bishop of Exeter in reply to the clergy of Barnstaple:— Exetet, January 29th, 1855. Dear Mr. Archdeacon,—-The address which you have con- veyed to me from the clergy of your archdeaconry gives me the gratifying assurance that one sentiment of ardent attachment to the best interests of our venerable church animates every portion of this great diocese. If from other bodies of my clergy I have received the expression of similar sentiments at an earlier period, it is not, I well know, because those sentiments are felt less strongly by the clergy of the archdeaconry of Barnstaple. This cordial unanimity (for such it almost literally has shewn itself to be) in a diocese which numbers more than 800 clergy, may, I should hope, be regarded as a fair criterion of the general seati- ments of our brethren throughout England. The bishops, there- fore, in contributing, as I am confident that they will, their best endeavours to forward any equitable measure which shall be de- vised for settling permanently all questions respecting the tem- poral concerns of the church, aad to accomplish such reforms as shall be found expedient for the advancement of our infinitely higher objects-the spiritual interests of the people committed to their charge,—will have the satisfaction of knowing that they a in full accordance with the judgment and the feelings of the clergy at large.—May it please God to bless those endeavours, and to make them effectual to the great ends to which they are directed.—I am, Mr. Archdeacon, your affectionate friend and brother. H. EXETER. The Venerable the Archdeacon of Barnstaple." MELANCHOLY SHIPWRECK.—The American vessel, the Lion, which struck on the rocks near Donaghadee on Sun- day morning, was literally dashed to pieces. The night Wèü UdlKj llic Triad blowing from W Q tV though it did not amount to a storm, and the Portpatricjc lights having been mistaken for those of the Copeland Isles occasioned the melancholy result. Immediately on the vessel striking the captain ran to the bowsprit, which gave way, and he was precipitated into the waves, from which he never rose. The crew amounted to only 15 hands,-a smaller number than might be supposed necessary; but as the cargo consisted of 150 tons of salt, and about 30 tons of light goods, a larger number had not been considered 1'- quisite, but of these, 10 individuals, besides the captain, perished almost instantly as the vessel struck. The re- mainder, the second cuate and three sailors, got into a clefi of the rock, where they remained till daylight. One of the three is so injured that his recovery is doubtful, and the mate has sustained serious injury in the leg. The Lion left Liverpool on Friday morning, and was bound for New York; vessel and cargo were fully insured. Yesterday one of the bodies had been recovered, but several others were distinctly seen with their heads downwards, entangled amongst the wreck, which was drifted towards the shore ih such quantities as to impede the passage of vessels out of the harbour, and actually to delay the government packet, the Spitfire, for a considerable time beyond her usual hour of sailing. The captain is described as a fine-looking hand- some person, who had been married only about a year, and has left a widow and child.—Belfast News Letter. HORRIBLE MURDER AT MACROOM.—On the night of Thursday last some boys were playing opposite the win- dows of the dwelling-house of a man named Desmond. Fearing they would break the windows, Desmond went out for the purpose of turning them away, but one of these young wretches, of the name of Mahony, having been ex- ceedingly impertinent, Desmond caught him by the (ear to turn him away. Mahony told him that he would have sa- tisfaction from him, but Desmond, not minding what he said, turned into his house. Shortly after two grown up brothers of Mahony went to Desmond's door, shouting for him to come out. Desmond did so, and said," Boys, what is the matter with you?" but no sooner had he spoken the words than one of the villains struck him with a club and knocked him down, and the other took a large stone and struck him on the head. They then ran off, leaving him senseless at his own door. The inhabitants soon collected, and having removed Desmond into his house, medical aid was procured, but, we are sorry to say, in vain, as poor Des- mond died on the following day about 12 o'clock. As soon as notice of the murder had reached the police, Thos. Smith, Esq., chjef constabte, with constable Murray and the police of the town, commenced a search, which they continued during the night, and at day-light on the following morning they were joined by the Magistrates and military quartered in the tpwn. They scoured the country for several miles round, but without success. Fiom the measures adopted by the Magistrates and police, we are in hopes, however, that these ruffians will not long escape. Desmond was a man of respectable character, about 30 years of age, and by his industry kept his family very comfortably. He has left a young wife and two infant children to lament his loss. An inquest was held on his body in the Court-house of Ma- croom on Sunday, when a verdict of Wilful Murder" was returned against Daniel and Patrick Mahony.— Cork Constitutum.

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