, 1877-03-25

the leading articles being controversial in tone;
out, on the whole, 1t is highly suggestive In its
character, and the new monthly IS likely to re-
nect gTeat deal of the serious thought Of the
time. The fourth edition is already nearly dis
posed OF, and . fifth and sixth may, it Is not
unlikely, be called for.
The TOPIC Of most frequent recurrence In Jour-
nalistlc and social circles during the last three
weeks has been the
" sErT1sG-Dows," 81 cAsf1aAr1os,' st scoRcu-
such arc few OF the cpithets frequently en-
piored-of Mr.. Henry Chaplin bY Mr.. Glad
stone, IN the House of Commons. Mr.. Chaplin
Is man OF considerable prominence In the
where he has had numerous successes, and has
once carried off the blue ribbon of the
Derby. By this victory he ruined his
successful rival, the Marquis Of Hastings,
whose bride is said to have been
afe 6f tx Of M Oh Chaplin to the
i'm has recently married daughter OF the Duke
OF sutherland, and his own fortune is estimated
az very high figure. He has toWn-honse and
two eountry-houscs, belongs to half-a-dozcn
church-ltvings within his Gift, and, IN short, is
regarded as an enviable sort Of person so far as
the goods Of this world are concerned. His ac-
quaintances describe him as oyerbearing in his
manners, but very agreeable when he wishes to
be so.--a description which would fit a large
among the young men Of the 0letropolis. Con-
siderable attention has been drawn to him this
session by whispered rumor that he entertains
dreams OF the Partnerships goal which, at
present, however, seems to ordinary eyes suf-
hciently distant
Your readers are doubtless acquainted with
the terms Of his attack Oh Alr. Gladstone, and
bis insolent prescription to the cx-Premier of
the only course which was open to him as
man OF honor to foliow.n From the beginning
q 1f i1sua i1n
have amused themselves BY series Of petty
tactics directed against the old Leader of the
Liberals, such as calling him to order, explain
ing to him rule Of tho House, with other little
annoyauces resembling the acts Of mosquitoes
worrying an old lon,-all OF which they called
''BADGER1NG OLD GLADSTONE"
Mr.. Chap1ln's attack, On the evening in ques
ton, is supposed to have been concerted affair
of the same sort, aud hfs eonfederates on the
Ministerial benches were awaiting the onslaught
with mischieyous satisfaction. Mrs. Chaplin,
the the Ladies @ " Gallery M asu' ior the T purpose
of beholling her husbands anticipated
triumph. Mr. Gladstone's mild forbearance on
former occasions OF similar character, lately,
had encouraged his impertinent tormentors to
and this idea no doubt emboldened Mr.. Chaplin
to go farther in his language than any Of his cld
cr and more experienced colleagues would
have yentured. The House was in an unusually
languid and indifferent state when Mr. Chaplin
began his speech. but, as be proceeded, it rapid
II woke up and filed, as members came hurry
ing in, having heard OF the approaching combat
from afar, and, when Mr. Gladstone rose to re-
ply, the silence was as complete as the
interest was intense, MIR. Gla1stone's first sen
his counteuancc had sort Of bcswildcrcd look,
rs if be hardly yet comprehendcd the t2merity
u his assailant: But, after Lord George Ham I