... PO LITI CS. AN ESTIMATE OF THE CHARACTER AND POLICY OF RUSSIA. In resuming the subject we commenced last week-the posi- tion of England in regard to her foreign relations-we think a word of explanation may be proper. It is not our intention to make this department of the journal consist of a consecutive series of political essays. We are desirous rather of availing ourselves of the tide of ...

... THa CONiTaovERsY between the Timtes and Standard on the corn-law question has been the source of much amuse. ment to the public. The Standard entered the lists in mortal fear of being roughly handled, deprecating the constitutional irritability of its foe in the following ludicrous terms:- Wve have one consolation, and we confess it is the only one, in meeting the Times as an adversary, and ...

... CIr. ?? EsE.NI:NG, 1FED. 2. As there was no account of the Royal William steamer when the second Railway train left Liverpool, it is concluded that she did not leave Newv York on the 15th ult., the period first fixed for her departure. It is very probable the return letters from Canada would not reach New York by the 15th, and that may be one cause of delay. Not one incident of the slightest ...

... I ?? _ TO THE EDITOR OF THE NRA. Six,-Tern LORD CHANCELLOR, LORD COTTENHAM, in es- -teemed by all the profession as a man of the first legal attain- ments, but, in his capacity of Speaker of the House of Lords, he is what may fairly be called very insufficient. To be sure be has the merit (which all chancellors have not bad) of great disinclination for the wordy war, bat that uncon- ...

... LATEST INTELLICENCE. CIrY, SATURDAY. FOREIGN AND COLONIAL. The attention of our city friends has been engaged this week hy a balance sheet of the affairs of the United States Bank, put forth by Mr. Jaudon. We give the document entire.- TO THE SHAREHOLDERS IN THE BASE OF THE UNITED STATES. London, December 4, 1839. Gentlemen,-Herewitli I hand you a copy of a condensed statement, which I have ...

... It is reported that two regiments are about to be immediately sent to Canada, so alarming are the accounts received rinm that quarter; biut the ditliculty will be how to replace them. Qz'rry._ Would not the 1,200 marines now employed is Spain be mul ch more legitimately employed at home in garrisoning cither W oolsviih or Portsmouth, so as to leave more troops of the line available on o1n ...

... THE METROPOLIS. EXPOSIrNG GOODS OUTjSIDEO orlhope -At the Central Criminal Court, on Tuesday, a prosecutor was refused his expenses, on the ground that he had exposed1 the goods whichlhad been stolen outside his shop. Tire Recorder said it was holding out temptation to die- honesty. SUPPS'rox DeaTr nomotHvuarnRJosrA.-A powerfuilsensationlhas been created in Great New-street, Gough-square, in ...

... TO LORD JOHN RUSSELL. Well my Lord, your admirable tactics have at last landed your friends in a fool's paradise with a vengeance! The seeds of agitation sown by yourself and yourco-partners in duplicity, in 1831, have produced an abundant crop of mischief, and the garners, (thatis the gaols) of the country are now filling with the fruits of vour ambition and bad faith. The occurrences of the ...

... PROCEEDINCS OF THE CHARTISTS- 1 DISTURBANCES TN THE MANUFACTURING DISTRICTS. ROCH DALE. On Tuesday, in consequence Of the working people, as a bodhy, not being inclined to keep the mn ational holiaomla Mody and during the week, an attempt was made to cme them by the Chartist, of the surrounidinig districts. At one o'clock in tbe afternoon a large mob of persons, with banners and bnds f muic, ...

... ENGLAND DEFENCELESS. A pamphlet has just been issued from the press entitled England in 1829, with particular reference to her Caval and diplomatic position, the statements in which are as clear and undeniable as they are appalling. Founded on official data, collected with care, and corn- pared with no ordinary acuteness and ability, we have there the defencelessness of our position placed ...

... LAUNCHING OF TIHE ROYAL SOVEREIGN.-This noble vessel. pierced for 110 guns, will be lacuched from the dockyard at Portsmouth, early in the ensaing nmonth. In consequence of its having been intimated by her Mfajesty that she intends being present on that interesting occasion, extensive pre- parations are being made for the reception of the royal guest. MANU2FACTURE Or PIsES.-It is said that in ...

... IPAPERIAL PARLIAMENT. I HOUSE OF LRlIDS-MuND.A, MT 13. The folloi i* pe.ers were introdured, and teol thit oaths ard their seats: nameh Lord II ?? L rtl Stan ley, f Alderley-park, and Lord ;Le ighl. dFuiiaL)lStll1 1 The Lord Chancellor took Isis seat on the -oolsack at rire o'clock. PENNY POST-AGE, 3ie,,l th, and the Earl of The FDuke of BicbnI.old, the Earl of Falttanoltas ad t eg earof ...