5 FEBRUARY 1859, page 14

The True Naval Recruitment.

WE see in the press signs that the just alarm about the na- tional Naval defences may run wild, and by becoming irrational defeat its own object. " Spend money—judiciously if......

Topics Of The Day.

DAYLIGHT THROUGH THE THUNDER-CLOUDS. Taz opening night of the Session is calculated far more to cheer those who are anxious for peace, than those who are eager to see Italy......

Summary Of The Non-official Reform Plans. Tax Reform Bill Of

Ministers is announced for an early day. Its authors, and those whom they have consulted, have kept the secret so well, that no description of the measure has oozed out. Various......