31 MAY 1856, page 12

Topics Of The Day.

'THE ILLITMINATIONS AND FIREWORKS. flex looking back to Thursday night, we feel that the most striking effects were unrehearsed. Government might plan a programme of fireworks,......

The Trial Of Palmer The Poisoner.

PALMER is convicted on the testimony of his own acts. Although the evidence is purely circumstantial, it is remarkable in this case for the mass of it which turns entirely and......