15 SEPTEMBER 1860, page 16

The Trench Treaty - And Local Items Of Protection.

THE repeal of the Navigation-laws, which achieved so much for commerce, has brought out in bold relief the injustice of local impositions, such as "quay dues," "harbour dues,"......

Incurable Paupers.

AT times, the reformer is stricken with despondency at the oeedingly slow progress made by ideas that are almost self-eN dent, and by reaction which naturally follows upon their......