A Bill With The Dreadful Title "reductions Ex Eapite Lecti
" has been hurried through the Lords, and has elicited a formal " pro- test " from Lords Redesdale, Skehnersclale, Denman, and Ha war- den. Lord Redesdale knows business, and if......
We Wonder Who Is Really Responsible For The Useannesses The
British Treasury occasionally commit? Professor Sylvester is one of the first mathematicians in Europe, and at the ago of forty agreed to accept the mathematical chair at the......
Mr. Fawcett Took Occasion In The Course Of His Speech
on prero- gative to state his views as to the reform of the House of Lords. He was not in favour of abolishing that House, unless, indeed, the minority were fairly represented......
The Post Office Is About To Undertake A New Business,
which may prove very profitable, but will demand very great care in management. Mr. Mousell stated, on Monday night, that he desired to extend the money-order system to all......
Mr. Fawcett On Monday Opened A Grand But Very Useless
debate on the constitutional propriety of abolishing Purchase by Royal Warrant. His point was that the Premier, the head of " an inefficient administration," had overridden......
The Motion Of Inquiry Moved By Sir J. Gray Into
the affair in the Phoenix Park was defeated on Thursday by 75 to 23. Mr. Glad- stone's defence of the Government was a straightforward, though to us not quite satisfactory one.......
Mr. Lowe Was Nearly Defeated On Tuesday About A Tax
bill. Horses used for agricultural purposes are exempt from taxation. Farmers, however, sometimes use such horses to carry their families to church, and then they are taxed. Mr.......
An Absurd Little Debate Was Raised On Friday Week In
the House of Commons, which seems to interest a groat many people. Mr. Eastwick wanted such officers as had clone great services to the wounded during the war to be allowed to......
The Sympathies Of English Juries Are Absolutely...
Sadler quitted her husband, and lived with Captain Sills, of the Argyll and Bute Militia, as his mistress. His family endeavoured to induce him to quit her, and he promised to......
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