20 JANUARY 1849, page 10

A Mark Prison.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SPECTATOR. SIR—In some previous letters you have permitted use to maintain in your 'Alumna that "by far the greatest improvement that could be made in......

Taxation—the Probate And Legacy Duties.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SPECTATOR. London,16th January 1849. SIR—There does not appear to be any public opinion as to the exact nature of the Probate and Legacy duties, or their......