22 JANUARY 1870, page 8

True And False Retrenchment.

W E do not believe that Mr. Ayrton has any intention of abolishing the flowers in Victoria or any other London park. He would not be a Minister a week after he had done it.......

Scotland And The Government.

F OR a people whose nationality is proverbial the Scotch are very prone to internal strifes and jealousies. They may stand " shoulder to shoulder" against the foreigner, but......