7 FEBRUARY 1863, page 4

Topics Of The Day.

THE PROSPECTS OF THE SESSION. L ORD PALMERSTON has resolved once more to play a de- fensive g ame. The Queen's Speech read by Commission on Thursday proposes no pro g ramme,......

A " Policy Of Intrigue, Sensation, And Surprise." Atr....

panoramic surveys of the British policy .1.11 at the openin g of a new session of Opposition are seldom, indeed, wise, but always intelli g ent, diversified with tellin g......