13 FEBRUARY 1886, page 14

Carlos Von Gagern.

[TO THE EDITOR OF THE " SPECTATOR."] SIR,—In the interesting review of Carlos von Gagern's " Todte and Lebende," in the Spectator of February 6th, there occurs the statement......

Dr. Magee On Patronage.

ITo THE EDITOR Or THE " Sexcrrros.1 SIR, — In your article of February 6th under the above heading, I think that you hardly do justice to the efforts of others who have laboured......

Modern Naamans.

[To THE EDITOR OF THE " SPECTATOR-1 Strt,—It is an old truth that when men are bidden to do "some great thing," they usually perform it with alacrity ; but when recommended to "......

The Catholic Church In Ireland.

[To THE EDITOR OF THE "SPECTATOR. - '] SIR,-31r. Gladstone has formed his Cabinet, and his purpose, so far as the Irish Question is concerned, is proclaimed in the appointment......

Holberg.

[To THE EDITOR OF THE "SPECTATOR. "] SIR,—In your review of Dr. Brandes' recent Life of Holberg, which appeared in the Spectator of February 6th, you introduce a kind reference......