Lord William Paget has applied to the Lord Chancellor, to inquire whether the word "jackass" is not opprobrious and actionable. His lordship says, "No, decidedly, in this case only synonymous." * * * * * THE POLITICAL QUACK. Sir Robert Peel has convinced us of one thing by his Tamworth speech, that whatever danger the constitution may be in, he will not proscribe for the patient until he is _regularly called in_. A beautiful specimen of the old Tory leaven. Sir Robert objects to give _Advice gratis_. * * * * * TO FANCY BUILDERS AND CAPITALISTS. A large assortment of peculiarly fine oyster-shells, warranted fire-proof and of first-rate quality; exquisitely adapted for the construction of grottoes. May be seen by cards only, to be procured of Mr. George Robins, or the clerks of Billingsgate or Hungerfofd markets. N.B.--Some splendid ground at the corners of popular and well-frequented streets, to be let on short leases for edifices of the above description. Apply as before. * * * * * LITERARY RECIPES. The following invaluable literary recipes have been most kindly forwarded by the celebrated Ude. They are the produce of many years' intense study, and, we must say, the very best things of the sort we have ever met with. There is much delicacy in M. Ude leaving it to us, as to whether the communication should be anonymous. We think not, as the peculiarity of the style would at once establish the talented authorship, and, therefore, attempted concealment would be considered as the result of a too morbidly modest feeling. HOW TO COOK UP A FASHIONABLE NOVEL. Take a consummate puppy--M.P.s preferable (as they are generally the softest, and don't require much pressing)--baste with self-conceit--stuff with slang--season with maudlin sentiment--hash up with a popular publisher--simmer down with preparatory advertisements. Add six reams of gilt-edged paper--grate in a thousand quills--garnish with marble covers, and morocco backs and corners. Stir up with magazine puffs--skim off sufficient for preface. Shred scraps of French and small-talk, very fine. Add "superfine coats"--"satin stocks"--"bouquets"--"opera-boxes"--"a duel"--an elopement--St. George's Church--silver bride favours--eight footmen--four postilions--the like number of horses--a "dredger" of smiles--some filtered tears--half-mourning for a dead uncle (the better if he has a twitch in his nose), and serve with anything that will bear "_frittering_." A SENTIMENTAL DITTO. (_By the same Author._)