The very first words that struck his eye were these: ALARMING ILLNESS OF MR.

MALTRAVERS.
"We regret to state that this exemplary and distinguished gentleman was suddenly seized on Wednesday night with a severe spasmodic affection.
Dr .------ was immediately sent for, who pronounced it to be gout in the stomach.

The first medical assistance from London has been summoned.
"Postscript .-- We have just learned, in answer to our inquiries at Lisle Court, that the respected owner is considerably worse: but slight hopes are entertained of his recovery.

Captain Maltravers, his eldest son and heir, is at Lisle Court.

An express has been despatched in search of Mr.Ernest Maltravers, who, involved by his high English spirit in some dispute with the authorities of a despotic government, had suddenly disappeared from Gottingen, where his extraordinary talents had highly distinguished him.