... ??? Power of Water. -In speaking of the eroding and transporting power water, we must bear that all earths and stones lose one-third their weight when immersed in water. The mechanical force water depends upon its velocity, and it incases as the sixth ...

... Speaking of the state the money market, the Economist remarks that the payment of the French indemnity has produced its usual monetary effect. has raised the value of money. During the last fortnight alone, France has paid Germany £10,000,000, and the ...

... brethren of the press bravely persist in speaking of the ceremonies gone through Geneva and Berlin as though such hollow and illusory performances were fair specimens of international arbitration. They might well speak of a tournament between a Dragoon mounted ...

... Speaking of the apprenticeship ??? public meeting in London, Sir has borne testimony to the value 0 ft. ,15 & acquaintance with any useful fourteen to twenty-one years of a e ' ...

... Mr. Plimsoll and the Shipowners.—Speaking of the Breach of Privilege scene, the Spectator says, The House showed its invariable good sense by refusing to have libel case argued under the form of motion on breach of privilege. The Examiner says : The ...

... The Irishman says that Archbishop Manning's letter, which he speaks in such glowing terms of the state of Ireland, is a romantic day-dream. As work of fittion can hardly be excelled, showing how remarkable the ignorance of the condition of the country ...

... There was some powerful speaking last night at tbe Temperance Hall, and the practise the evening displayed their tact round the question rather Whether the meeting would have been successful if held South Wales matter. It is refreshing find * oal3: btf*- ...

... The national balance sheet is largely affected by unexpected contingencies. We do not speak of great wars, but of peddling wars, and other casualties, to which Great Britain, with territory in all quarters of the earth and the most varied interests, is ...

... The Bishop of Manchester, speaking in Sheffield the other week, expressed very strongly his opinion of the folly of curates who marry while they have incomes of no more than or a year. It seems that Mr. Baron Pollock and a London jury, who heard the other ...

... Mr. says he will withdraw from the representation of Bradford, at the dissolution of the existing Parliament. Herein he speaks wisely. It is better to retire than to stay and be beaten ; and Radical as our West-Riding neighbours have been in Bradford ...

... While speaking of the reform of our licensing system, we have frequently expressed the . opinion that a moderately strict law well carried out is far more beneficial in its effects than rigorous provisions which it impossible to put in force. Laws which ...

... If variety is charming, the Government ought to increase popularity. One week Minister speaks, and the next week another Minister speaks, and the two speak in opposition to each other. The Attorney-General, speechifying at Exeter, replies to Mr. Bright's ...