... Equity Courts; and, in 1858, to the general astonishment of the profession, received the distinction of a silk gown from the Whig Chancellor of that day (Lord Cranworth). His father shortly afterwards died, and the new Q.C. retired from practice on a splendid ...

... The defence of the harbour, however, does not depend mainly upon Sumter. If that fort be battered down, says the Richmond Whig, the harbour may still be held. It is determined to defend the city, street by street, house by house, as long as a foot of ...

... brother's decease. The late Earl was a Conservative in politics, and was generally opposed to the measures brought forward by the Whig Government; he was a warm supporter of the agricultural interest, and voted against the Repeal of the Corn Laws in 1546. ...

... Lord Palmerston, Earl Russell, the late Sir Graham, Sir Francis Baring, the Marquis of Lans- e anc principal members of the Whig Party, Pol -^° re ast thirty years have contrived to monopolise \Y|. ll Power this country. He sat amid the old t,S ' the ...