24 FEBRUARY 1855, page 13

Topics Of The Day.

COMMERCIAL HOSTILITIES. Auruounit the debate on Mr. Collier's motion, this week, had no direct positive result, it was one of the most profitable dis- cussions of the session.......

The Cold Shade.

BESIDES those who are joining in a cry against "the goyerning- classes," and deploring " the cold shade of aristocracy". which blights all our institutions, there are others......