The exterior of the chapel is a simple and elegant structure, but the approach to it is not complete ly finished. The chapel is fitted up in a style of suitable magnificence. The pulpit and readingdesk were richly covered with crimson velvet; the communion-table decorated with similar costliness, and encompassed with a gilded railing. A gold chalice, &c. stood on the table. The gallery, projecting over one extremity of the chapel, is chastely and beautifully painted. It was occupied by the gentlemen and choristers of his majesty's chapel royal, St. James's. At the opposite extremity, and separate from the aisle, is the space assigned to the sovereign and his suite.

A few minutes before 11 o'clock, the chapel was opened to those

who had previously obtained tickets to witness the ceremonial of its consecration.

His majesty entered the chapel at about half an hour after eleven o'clock. The curtains, placed between that portion of the chapel assigned to his majesty and the aisle, were thrown aside, and in the centre discovered the king, dressed in a rich blue uniform.

On the left, and separated from his majesty. by a crimson curtain, were the princess Esterhazy, lady Harcourt, lord and lady Conyngham. On the right of his majesty stood sir Benjamin Bloomfield, and several other distinguished members of his majesty's. suite.

The bishop, his chaplains, the preacher, the officiating minister, and other clergy, passed through the middle aisle to the communion table, repeating alternately, the six first verses of the 24th. psalmthe remaining verses by the choir.

The bishop and the chaplains went within the rails; the officiating minister to the desk, and the preacher near to the pulpit.

The bishop, sitting in his chair, received the king's mandate for the consecration of the chapel, which he placed on the communion table.

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cration of a chapel then followed, after which

The bishop, sitting, the act of consecration was read by the chancellor, and signed by the bishop, and ordered to be registered. The bishop concluded by pronouncing the final blessing, after which" God save the king" was finely given by the choir.

The service concluded about half past 2 o'clock.

The chapel presented a coup d'œil of imposing magnificence and effect.

The communion table and organ, as well as the royal seat, are splendidly adorned with draperies of crimson velvet ornamented with gold. The communion plate is also of the richest and most valuable description. The structure, from its size and extent, affords room for a large congregation; and, from the ample expansion of its roof, is peculiarly adapted for the performance of sacred music. This was particularly exemplified while the choir was performing some sweet passages in the Te Deum, and also in the responses of the communion service (the beautiful composition of Jomelli). The natural harmony was here much increased by the peculiar and happy adaptation of the building to the purposes of sound.

3. An inquest was held at Frodsham, Cheshire, on the body of Mrs. Gorst, wife of Joseph Gorst, of Frodsham, who died in consequence of eating aconite, or wolfsbane, mistaking the same for horse-radish. The deceased had invited a large family party to dine at her house on Christmas-day. The dinner was served up about 3 o'clock, and as they were sitting down, something being said about

horse-radish, the deceased desired the servant-man to go into the garden and get some, telling him that he would find it by the rain tub. During dinner some remarks were made on the taste of the supposed horse-radish; the brother-inlaw said it was very hot, but thought they had put a deal of Cayenne pepper among it: the deceased herself said she never remembered seeing her horse-radish change its colour as that had done. No suspicion of poison existed until some time after the party had left the table, the deceased complained of being unwell, and said the use of her limbs was gone. She was conveyed to bed, became very sick, and violent vomiting ensued. On the arrival of a surgeon, the deceased was in a very agitated state, and had cold sweats upon her; there was a seeming cessation of the action of the heart, and no pulse, and every other symptom indicated that she had taken vegetable poison. An emetic was ordered, and the surgeon left her. In a short time he was again sent for, and on his arrival found the deceased in strong convulsions, but the convulsive spasms ceasing for a time, the emetic was administered. The deceased becoming worse, her feet were put into warm water, and she was afterwards put between hot blankets, to endeavour to restore the circulation, but all in vain. She lingered until about 6 o'clock in the evening, and then expired.

Mr. J. Slade, who has for many years held the high and responsible situation of chief clerk in the navy pay-office at Chatham, having lately become backward in making up his accounts, and being in arrears to government to a large

amount,