17 JANUARY 1857, page 11

Confederation Of The Free States Of Europe.

London, 13th January 1857. San—A period appears to be approaching when Europe may be divided into two hostile camps ; one under the banner of Absolutism, presumptuously......

Oaths And Heathens„

Sin — In the newspapers, a few days ago, there was a report of certain proceedings in one of the provincial County Courts which deserves the notice of all law-reformers. The......

Proper Words.

London, 9th January 1857. Sin—I read with pleasure the article in your last impression on the subject of words. Permit me to offer my contribution. The word " gentlemanly " is......

Toeics Of The Day.

THE PRUSSIAN MARRIAGE. ENGLAND, it seems, is about to form a connexion with Prussia by marriage. If the union between a Princess of our Royal Family and a Prince of the. House......