16 FEBRUARY 1867, page 9

The Emperor's Speech.

T1 changed position of the French Empire is visible hroughout the Emperor's Speech. There is apology in every line, often true, always able, but still apology ; and there is......

Mr. Hardy's Bill.

W E owe an apology to Mr. Gathorne Hardy, and have the greatest possible pleasure in making one. The sketch of his Bill for the management of the Metropolitan Poor which oozed......

An Ecclesiastical Wednesday In Parliament.

W EDNESDAY is in some sense a specially interesting day in the House of Commons. It is not often a party day. It is seldom a day on which any member comes down with what Mr.......