2 NOVEMBER 1861, page 11

Topics Of The Day.

SIR JAMES GRAFT A M. T HE characters of our leading statesmen are in every sense public property, and it is for the advantage not only of the nation, but also of great statesmen......

Old And New In Russia.

T HE present state of Russia is in the highest degree cri- tical. Ever since the Crimean war the Government has been in extreme need of money ; its army has been re- duced ; the......

The Emperor And The Cardinal.

N OTHING could illustrate better the changed position of Rome in its relation with earthly Powers, than the account of the last comedietta performed at Compiegne. For ages the......