of robes does not carry with it either the appearance of gravity or wisdom. On entering the Council Room on Tuesday, the Mayor was preceded by four officials wearing, in addition to the ordinary attire of various colours, gowns, and carrying the sword and two maces as usual, with, on this occasion, the very handsome oar—a part of the regalia which had, for some very “extraordinary” reason no doubt, been disused. Following the officers were the Mayor, who wore in addition to his every day clothing a black robe, of somewhat fierce cut, having a sort of fur or bear skin epulet at each shoulder, ornamented with a description of rough filagree; and over this finery his worship wore (we believe for the first time) the gold chain of office. After the Mayor, entered the Town Clerk in a black robe of a more modest character. For some little time there was much winking and smiling amongst the Aldermen and Councillors. The business then proceeded, and, as will be seen from our report of the meeting, arrangements were made (in spite of Mr. Richard Ferrier’s “chaffing”) for the order of processions. It was also decided to give the Town Hall and the inhabitants the benefit of a public clock, of which the Corporation are owners. It was also jocularly suggested that the Gas Company would be most willing gratuitously to illuminate the dial, and through it the inhabitants. May 21st.—There had been an “Uproarious Vestry Meeting,” held for the object of passing a vote of censure on the Vestry Clerk; Mr. S. C Marsh presided, and in the result, the meeting being in favour of the Vestry Clerk, a poll was demanded. May 29th.—This poll had, after a protest by Mr. J. Clowes as to the regularity of the proceedings, been taken by Mr. C. Diver (acting as Assessor). It closed on the first day— For the Vestry Clerk 143 Against him 61 Majority 82 And next morning Mr. Marsh attended and declared the poll closed. May 28th.—Five vessels of war (part of the Channel fleet) were in the Roads. May 31st.—The following ships were anchored abreast of the Jetty:—“Trafalgar” (86), Captain Dickson; the “Revenge” (91), Captain Fellowes; the “Emerald” (51), Captain Caning; the “Chanticleer” (17), Captain Sterling; and the “Porpoise” (tender to the “Revenge.”) June 4th.—This issue contains the following account of “THE CHANNEL FLEET AND PRINCE ALFRED.”