CHAPTER IV.
EXTERMINATING WARS.
Mr.Froude's magnificent chapter on Ireland, in the eleventh volume of his history, just published, ought to be studied by every member of the legislature before parliament meets.

If a nation has a conscience, England must feel remorse for the deeds done in her name in Ireland; and ought to make amends for them, if possible.

The historian has well described the policy of Queen Elizabeth.

She was at times disposed to forbearance, but 'she made impossible the obedience she enjoined.

Her deputies and her presidents, too short-sighted to rule with justice, were driven to cruelty in spite of themselves.