22 JANUARY 1859, page 13

Topics Of The Day.

PRELIMINARIES OF THE REFORM DEBATES. Mn. Buxom has given us the first essay towards the solution of the Reform Bill question for the ensuing session, and the publi- cation of......

In Excellent Season For Stockjobbing.

No one can help noticing a peculiarity of the present juncture : it will be a magnificent season for the operator in the money mar- ket. The corn markets of the world have shown......

Elements Of National Defence.

THE new year opened with a discussion on the efficiency of our national defences, especially of our Navy. It has been smartly continued, and is still in progress in harmony with......