4 JULY 1846, Page 2

The Anti-Corn-law League is dissolved ; its Council "suspen- ded,"

to be evoked at any attempt to revive the Corn-laws. The League celebrates its own euthanasia with a golden chime, voting to its retiring. Chairman a cool ten thousand I There is nothing to complain of in that politic munificence. The League has earned its money : there is just the shadow of a chance that it may be wanted again, to stop attempts at reviving the Corn-laws ; and it is well to let it repose on its watch with the dormant vigour of an energetic life in it. The staff of servants who retire on their fees will have quick ears, should the suspended Council need " flappers " to awaken it at the sound of danger.