LOCAL INTELLIGENCE
DUDLEY

A rumour is afloat, but it requires confirmation, that Mr. William Orme Foster, ex M.P., for South Staffordshire, will shortly be raised to the peerage, under the title of Lord Apley, of Apley Castle, Shropshire, the recently purchased seat of this modern croesus.

DISTRICT INTELLIGENCE

BLACKHEATH

GOODS STATION. — At the meeting of manufacturers and others, on Wednesday last, it was decided that the deputation to wait upon the District Manager for the Great Western Company, on Tuesday next, shall present a memorial from the district. One has been accordingly been prepared, and is being presented for signature by all interested parties.