Over river, sea, and mountain, Hear the voice of greeting high, From the palm-tree-cinctured fountain, Through the sunlight-laden sky; Through the winds that sweep the ocean, O'er the shores where deserts lie; Through the Alpine storms' commotion, Hear uur Christmas greeting hig

THE METROPOLIS. NEW APPROACH TO THE TEMPLE CHURCH.—In a short time a new approach will be made to the Temple Church from Fleet-street, opposite Chancery-lane. A part of Inner Temple-lane is to be demolished, as also Churchyard-court, and other improvements are to De commenced fo

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ETHICAL COLUMN. • " RIALTETH A NATION." NOTICING is alone. Creation is full of links. An atom, pladed under a microscope, immediately shows itself to be a part of a greater whole, and to have an exact place and relation. Flowers and trees are in families. There are orders among t

THURSDAY, 12th January, 1860. Owing to the continuous shipments of gold to the Continent, the bullion dealers are still resorting to the Bank of England to complete the necessary supplies, and, although the amounts withdrawn each day may appear limited, the movement, if supporte

W EST HILL HOUSE SCHOOL, HASTINGS.—This School, conducted by the Rev. W. PORTER, is intended for a limited number of Pupils. The terms are inclusive. The course of study embraces every subject—classical, mathematical, and commercialnecessary for a liberal education. The Ipper Cl

Os Tongues, rare old Cheshire, rich Somerset and Small Loaf Cheese, American and other Family Cheese, at 7i per Ib.—FITCH and SON, 60, Bishopsgate within, E.C. Established 1784.

The profits declared have amounted to £63,418, yielding a Bonus of 27i per oent. on the premiums, returnable in CASH to the members. Since the commencement of the Company the amount paid to the widows and other representatives of deceased members is £79,142 3s. 9d. Persons insur

most competent judges to be superior to any others that are made, have always on hand a very large assortment, including the "Drawing-room Model," at the maker's prices. —Descriptive Catalogues, testimonials, &c., on application. METZLER and Co., 37, 38, and 35, Gt. Ifarlborough

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