... assuming the ascendancy. The demonstration of free-trade principles is the great practical result at which the science of political economy has arrived. And there never any reason to apprehend that sound principles will work otherwise than for the general well-being of nations, and of humanity. But the legislative triumph of a philosophy is always a dangerous point, because success brings ...

... Westgate and Maisemore Bridges is nearly completed. The new steam dredger building for the works, will be ready for launching in about three weeks. Wilts Standard. Royal Masonic Institution for Boys. —The anniversary festival of the above institution took last evening, at the Freemason's Hall, at which the Right Hon. Fox Maule, M.P., presided, supported by Earl Suffield, R Alster, Esq., ...