Since the dissolution of Parliament, Lord Melbourne has confined himself entirely to stews.
Stalls have been fitted up in the Royal nursery for the reception of two Alderney cows, preparatory to the weaning of the infant Princess; which delicate duty Mrs. Lilly commences on Monday next.
Sir Robert Peel has been seen several times this week in close consultation with the chief cook. Has he been offered the premiership?
Mr. Moreton Dyer, “the amateur turner,” has been a frequent visitor at the palace of late. Palmerston, it is whispered, has been receiving lessons in the art. We are surprised to hear this, for we always considered his lordship a Talleyrand in turning.
A QUARTER-DAY COGITATION.
(WRITTEN ON THE BACK OF A “NOTED” TAILOR’S BILL.)
By winter’s chill the fragrant flower is nipp’d,
To be new-clothed with brighter tints in spring;