... The secret of difference between the Conservative and the Whig bills was, that the former was meant to pass, while the latter, introduced often and in various shapes, never was. Had any of the Whig bills passed by accident, the occupation their introducers ...

... present demands, and his future policy remains undecided. A CONFEDERATE VICTORY. New York, March 19th, Evening. The Richmond Whig says the bombardment of Fort Hudson commenced at three o'clock on the 14th inst. At twelve o'clock at night desperate engagement ...

... upon this point was not so great as at first sight might be supposed. During the last few years the financial policy of the Whig Governments has been to restrict the sourcss from which revenue is derived. Sometimes a wholesale sweep, on other occasions ...

... asked to do so. began life as a barrister of seven year's standing—one of the snug Whig creations—and ended life one the inevitable three baronets whom no Whig ministry could do without. In private life he was ono of mosfe amiable of men, and he ...

... no disposition the part of the Federals to renew the conflict. Great anxiety exists for further intelligence. The Richmond Whig asserts that the Federals have withdrawn their forces from the Peninsula opposite Vicksburg, and have cut the levee turning ...

... commenced. The Confederate iron clad and gunboats lying between the forts are said to be awaiting the attack. The Richmond Whig states that eight Federal iron clads had crossed Charleston bar and were at anchor. The news from Charleston is rather vague ...

... fully competent for the post among those who are habitual supporters of Lord Palmerston without belonging immediately to the Whig party. The Times on tho whole approves of the appointments, and the policy they represent of nominating the best man qualified ...

... commenced creating great disturbance. Mr. Harris : Well done, parish of Totnes! You have freed yourselves from tbe thraldom of the whigs. (Cheers, and groans for the opposition.) Mr. Chaster demanded a poll, as he said he was confident that the hall was crowded ...

... parties in the Exeter Conned so jealous of the privileges of local selfgovernment. There can be no doubt that the policy of Whig Ministries for many years past has been to establish a gigantic system of centralisation which should be controlled by the ...

... before Charleston, and that a terrible battle between the land forces was progressing within sight of the city. The Richmond Whig contains Charleston despatches dated Bth inst., stating that people and troops were in high spirits at the result of the fight ...

... oratorical feat, his speech was admirable. His oratory was always admired by the Whigs when he was a Conservative, and it is admired the Conservatives now that he is a Whig—and something more. I listened to the right lion, gentleman for four hours without ...

... onslaught made upon the Church, what is supposed be its weakest quarter. was not exactly an appropriation clause, fur even the Whigs would not dare to play that trick over again, but apparently innocent motion for a Select Committee made Mr. Dillwyn, a man ...