23 JUNE 1860, page 14

Topics Of The Day.

HARBO1JRS OF REFUGE. As we write, the sun shines gloriously, encouraging the hope that, at last, the winter is gone. The melancholy Jacques, had he lived in the year 1859-60,......

Church Rates.

EVERYBODY knew that the House of Lords would reject the Bill for the Abolition of Church-rates, that the majority would be con- siderable, and that no efforts would be required......