23 APRIL 1859, page 12

Self-printing Of Sounds.

WHILE officials and soldiers are pursuing their contests, men of science are peacefully carrying on the investigations which in- crease the power of mankind, without depriving......

The Story Of A Commission.

" Tri.E Army," says the Duke of Cambridge, "is open to the whole country. Any one may apply for admission and the appli- cations are sure to be received and fairly considered."......

The Post-office.

THAT Briareus of the Civil Service the Post-office—and. many handed it must be for its much work—has just made its annual report. It distributed 523 millions of letters,......