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  2. SMITHFIELD IN 1850.

    THOSE who are anxious to bring about a reform in the condition of our abattoirs and cattle yards, will read with interest the following article, which was originally printed in "Household Words," and which we ...

    Article : 4,460 words
  3. CHINESE COAL AND IRON.

    A SHORT statement appeared in our columns of Friday in reference to the measures in course of adoption by the Chinese Government to utilize the abundant native supplies of coal and iron, ...

    Article : 1,565 words
  4. GARIBALDI AT ROME.

    THE Mausoleum of Augustus is better known to the scholar than to the tourist. It is one of the first things the former hopes to see at Rome, and one of the last that he discovers, if he does not ...

    Article : 1,576 words
  5. PICKINGS FROM PUNCH. LONDON'S MODEST REQUIREMENTS.

    THAT the Gas shall give a better light than the equivalent of one farthing dip per foot. That our Cabs stall no longer be an ingenious combination of fever-ward and bathing-machine. ...

    Article : 318 words
  6. IN MEMORIAM.

    Two sisters strew with flowers two neighbouring graves, And each between these graves her blossoms shares: Art from her BENNETT'S wreaths for LYELL saves, Science from LYELL'S crowns for BENNETT spares. ...

    Article : 219 words
  7. THE CIVIL SERVICE REPORT.

    IF any doubt has been felt whether the present Ministry would have a fair chance of distinguishing itself by independent work, the report of the Civil Service Inquiry Commission, the first and ...

    Article : 2,262 words
  8. PROVERBS REFUTED.

    It has been said of old that " A bird in the hand is worth two in the Bush." Try it. Take a bird (any bird will do) in your band, and hold it securely; then take a passage in the first vessel you can find (any vessel will do), and ...

    Article : 426 words
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