28 JANUARY 1882, page 9

The Mania For Speculation In France.

T HE most extraordinary fact about speculative manias is that they ruin so many prudent people. Take the mania now in process of collapse in France. There is strong reason to......

The Astronomical Notice To Quit.

W E sometimes doubt whether the world's belief in Science is quite so genuine as it seems. Here is Mr. Proctor, whose astronomical authority and ability nobody doubts, has told......