Mr. Cobden has lost his temper, and, of course, done
an exceed- ingly foolish thing. The Times, with great unfairness, recently asserted that Mr. Bright had proposed to enrich the poor by divid-
lug the lands of the rich, a statement which justly irritated Mr. Cobden. Instead, however, of sending a short and distinct denial, he forwarded a letter accusing the Times of playing a game of 4' secrecy to the public and servility to the Government," and of seeking " corrupt advantages," and asked whether the edi& ought not to be assailed by name. The Editor of the Times, in reply, declined the note as containing a" series of most offensive and unfounded imputations upon himself and his friends," and Mr. Cobden forwarded it to the remaining daily papers. It was de- olined by the Advertiser, the Post, and the Telegraph, but published by the remainder.
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