5th. The Antarctic expedition arrives at Deal, having been four years abroad. Captain Ross had ascertained the fact that there is but one magnetic pole in the southern hemisphere—a result that was arrived at by applying an ordinary darning needle to the pole, which turned out not to be magnetic. 21st. Mr. O'Connor, of Inch, proposed that the repealers should pay rent no longer; but the policy of this not being a-pa-rent, the motion was negatived. OCTOBER. OCTOBER has its name from _octo_, "eight," Though 'tis the tenth p'rhaps 'tis as well to state. Such sixes and such sevens the months were knocked to, That ten became translated into _octo_. 4th. News arrived of the loss of the overland mail, and the persons expecting their correspondence left in a state of unlettered ignorance. 25th. Nomination of candidates for the City. Mr. Baring put up with Mr. Pattison; but the electors refusing to put up with Mr. Baring, put him down in Mr. Pattison's favour. NOVEMBER. Our Saxon fathers, be it understood, Used in this month to kill and salt their food. The modern practice is the other way, Namely, to eat it all on Lord Mayor's Day. 9th. Alderman Magnay elected Mayor. _Magna est veritas._ Wood if he could. DECEMBER. This month, at last, time's annual circle fills, But empties pockets with its Christmas bills! The prickly holly every place adorns, Showing that Christmas pleasures have their thorns. THE OMNIBUS CONDUCTORS' LAMENT.