12 APRIL 1862, page 14

Unctuous Sentiment.

T HERE is a curious analogy between the vulgarity of physical manners and the vulgarity of moral sentiments. Every one knows Mr. Dickens's many marvellous and truthful......

The Balance Of Power In History.

F OR some centuries past the theory that it is important to maintain an equilibrium of power between the principal states of the world has exercised an incalculable influence on......

Muscular Heathenism.

EN a few years back the attention of all England was fixed on what sporting newspapers call the Battle of Farnborough, some weak-minded people were seized with a not......