... bearers of historic names, they do not concede to them the exclusive pos- session of intellect. Much of the weakness of previous Whig governments has arisen from an unwillingness to recruit their forces beyond the charmed circle of the titled. We may hope that ...

... indignation. The election has returned two Tories of the effete school for the county-the squire being one. Oh, W-, I'm heartsick. Whig or Tory is of secondary importance- fianchise or no franchise perhaps the same; but to have the franchise legally, and have ...

... pity to pollute it by the slightest show of coercion or intimidation. The ballot is the only remedy for an influence which Whigs and Tories are alike tempted to use when the opportunity occurs. THE DECLINE oi DYNASTIES.-The policy of kings is ineffectual ...

... CATHOLICS.-The following is extracted from an article on the issue of the Irish elections, which appears in the Northeriza Whig, an old champion of the Roman Catholic party in Ireland:- What would the rigid Tories of the past age-the followers of the ...

... dulness, should the weather continue favourable. THE EXECUTION OF TANTIA TOPEE.-In regard to this event, the Northern- Daily Whig remarks :-The exe- cution of Tantia Topee, after a sham trial, followed by a premeditated conviction, will be found to be a ...