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COLI3URN'S NEW MONTHLY
MAGAZINE.
Edited by W. HARRISON AINSWORTII, Esq.
Contents for NOVEMBER. No. CCCLXXXIII.
Some Reminiscences of the Duke of Wellington.
A " Splendid" Writer.
Esben. By Mrs. Bushby.
Ballooning in Late Years.
Leath in Childbirth. In Memory of Mrs. Purey Cust, By
Mrs. Acton Tindal.
Woodthorpe.
Mrs. Marsh. Female Novelists. No. VII.
French Almanacks for 10.153, and Parisian Literary and Political
Chit-Chat.
A Potter's Trials.
Young Tom Hall's Heart-aches and Horses. Chaps. XXXIX.
to XLV.
Village Life in Egypt. &c. &c.
Chapman and Hall, 193, Piccadilly.

AINSWORTH'S MAGAZINE
Contents for NOVEMBER. No. CXXX.

THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON.
11. Stepney Fair.—lll. One of a Thousand.—lV. The Con-
federates ; or, the Days of Margaret of Parma. —V. English
Regattas and Yachting Miseries.—Vl. The Champs de Elysees.
By Frederick Marshall.—Vll. Change.—Vlll. Valparaiso to t,an
Francisco. By Joseph Anthony, jun.-IX. The Old Clock. —X.
Confessions of a Private Tutor.—Xl. Panting Heart, Lie Still.—
XII. The Lancashire Witches.
Chapman and Hall, 193, Piccadilly.

THE DUBLIN UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE
for NOVEMBER, price 2s. 6d. • or by post, 35., contains:—
A Pilgramage to Quilca in the Year 1882.—Lines on an Old Railway
Engine.— A. Sketching Tour of Five Weeks in the Forests of Ceylon.
Part I. With Illustrations.--Clough Fionn ; or, the Stone of Destiny,
By the O'Hara Family. Chapters IX., X., Xl.—Tyrone Power ; a
Biography. Part ll.—The Fisherman. From Goethe.-1 Flying
Shot at the United States. By Fitzgunne. Third Round.—Sir
Jasper Carew, hut. Chapters XI., Xll.—Uncle Tom's Cabin.—The
Duty of the Legislature as to-Life Assurance.—Artiflciai Breeding
of Fish.

Dublin: James M'Glashan; 50, Upper Sackville-street. Wm. S.
Orr and Co., 2, Amen-corner, London, and Liverpool. John Men-
zies, Edinburgh.

HE BRITISH QUARTERLY REVIEW,
T
No. XXXII., price Cs., will be published on Monday next.

CONTENTS:

1. University Reform.
2. French Memoirs of the Age of Louis my.
_ A.,Chlna,..lta-Givilization and Religion.
4. Efure's History of Greek Literature.
5. The Theology of the Old Testament.
6. Str William Hamilton's Philosophy.
7. Shakepere and Golithe.
8. The Meeting of Convocation.
9. OM' Epilogue on Affairs and Books.
London: Jackson and Walford, 18, St. Paul's Churchyard ; and
Simpkin, Marshall, and Co., Stationers' Hall-court.

FR"ER'S MAGAZINE for NOVEMBER.
Price Ss. 6d., or by post, 35., contains :
The Exhibition Jury Reports. The Northmen in Britain.
Hypatia ; or, New Foes with an " The New Reformation."
Old Face By the Author of Sketches of Rome under the Pope
"least." Chap. XXI. and the Republic. By an Eye
Some Account cf Mrs. Beecher Witness. Conclusion.
Stowe and her Family. By an Advocates and Juries.
Alabama Man. A. Few Words to Mr. Bull on his
Autobiography of Captain Digby Return from the Continent.
Grand. Chaps. XXIII. and The lonian islands and their Go-
XXI V. I vernment.

London : John W. Parke;

;r and Son, West Strand.

THE LEADER NEWSPAPER of TO-MOR-
ROW (Saturday), October 30, contains :—llints to New
M.P.'s (By an Experienced " Stranger")—Vl. The Manchester
Banquet—Taxation Reduced to Unity and Simplicity—Tl. The
Principles of Assessment—What is meant by Weakening the Church
" Establishment?"—ls Louis Napoleon a Stupid Man ?—The Influ-
ence of the " Leader" In America—Butler's Analogy v. Modern
Unbelief, &e., &c. No. 126.

Price Sixpence.
Office, 7, Wellington-street, Strand.

SALES BY AUCTION.

PENGE PARK, Sydeuham.—Valuable FARMING STOCK, Ricks
of Hay, Straw; well-bred Horses and Colts, Cart ditto, valuable
Cows and Steers, capital Iron Park Roller, Timber Carriage, Gar-
den Implements, and Dairy Utensils.

MESSRS. DANIEL SMITH and SON re-
spectfully apprise the public that (the above ESTATE
having been sold for the site of the New Crystal Palace) there will
be a SALE by AUCTION, upon the Premises, on WEDNESDAY, Nov.
3, at Twelvd. of the LIVE and DEAD STOCK of the park, ricks of
hay, a quantity of straw, patent agricultural machines, rick-cloth
and poles; also several valuable and nearly thorough-bred horses
and colts, superior cows, pigs, fancy poultry, garden implements,
and dairy utensils.
The effects may be viewed the day previous and morning of sale,
and catalogues had of the bailiff, at the farm ; at the inns at Croy-
dun, Anerley, and Sydenham ; and in Water.oo-place.

The beautiful ESTATE of NEW LODGE, formerly one of the Royal
Hunting Seats, in Windsor Forest, but recently modernized, de-
lightfully secluded, on a fine elevated spot, about midway between
Windsor and Maidenhead, overlooking a grand expanse of the rich
Vale of the Thames.
MESSRS. DANIEL SMITH and SON will
SELL by AUCTION, at the Auction Mart, on THURSDAY,
Nov. 11, the above desirable FREEHOLD ESTATE ; comprising
an elegant villa, with a fine grove of timber and park-like paddocks,
forming a valuable grass farm of about 125 acres, with an extensive
private drive skirting Windsor Park, with an entrance lodge, only
about two miles from the town and Eton College. It stands amidst
highly-picturesque and richly-wooded scenery, only two miles from
the Thames, and about four miles from the Windsor and within s!x
of the Maidenhead Railv.ray Stations, bringing it within an hour's
drive of London. There is a newly-built farm-house and complete
farm homestead detached from the residence, and it presents alto-
gether a very complete residential property and productive farm,
surrounded by excellent roads, good neighbourhood, and rides and
drives amidst magnificent scenery.
It can be viewed, and particulars with plans, may be had at their
offices, in Waterloo-place.

BEDFORDSHIRE. In and near the thriving Town of LEIGHTON
BUZZ ARD, One Hour-and-a-Quarter's ride from London.
MESSRS. DANIEL SMITH and SON will
SELL by AUCTION, at the Mart, early in Novem-
ber, divers very valuable FREEHOLD and COPYHOLD
ESTATES, In and near the town of Leighton Buzzard, where
there is a Station on the North-Western Railway; comprising
some admirably situate private houses, with valuable gardens
and beautiful pleasure grounds, close to the church, and in the heart
of the town ; some rich meadow land sloping to the river, formerly
attached to the old manor-house; some very extensive stabling and
other buildings, near the station ; also some other very valuable
meadow land, with frontages to the canal and the road, applicable
for buildings, wharfs, &c. ; a very valuable farm, within two miles
of the town, called Billington Manor Farm, comprising about 164
acres of superior meadow and arable land; and a close of land, near
the town of Hockliffe, containing about 4% acres.
Particulars and plans may be had at the Inns at Dunstable and
Hockliffe; of Messrs. Young and Vallings, Solicitors, St. Mildred's-
court, Poultry; of Messrs. Flint and Son, Auctioneers, &c., Leigh-
ton ; at the Auction Mart; and of Messrs. Daniel Smith and Son,
Land Agents, in Waterloo-place, Pall-mall, Loudon, who are autho-
rized to receive offers by private treaty.

DARTMOUTH, South Devon. The beautiful MARINE RESI-
DENCE and small FARM of Brookhill, at the mouth of the River
Dart, about One Mile from Dartmouth, and Nine from Torquay,
embosomed in romantic wooded grounds opening to the Sea.
J[ESSRS. DANIEL SMITH and SON are
commissioned to SELL by AUCTION, at the Auction Mart,
on THURSDAY, November 11, at Twelve o'clock (unless previously
disposed of by Private Contract), the above delightfully-situate SEA-
SIDE RETREAT, possessing rare and extraordinary attractions.
The house is situate near the mouth of tke river, with a fine opening
to the sea, and is perfectly sheltered from north and east winds by
the most romantic wooded hills, with great facilities for bathing and
yachting. The grounds are naturally of a surprisingly picturesque
and romantic character, and very tastefully laid out with extensive
and varied walks. The gardens and little farm of 46 acres are very
productive. A conservatory adjoins the house, which contains every
requisite for a moderate establishment ; and it is only nine miles from
Torquay and eleven from Totnes„ with a delightful climate, and has
two postal deliveries in the day. The church is within five minutes'
walk of the house, and a railway is projected from the terminus at
Totnes to Dartmouth.

Printed particulars, with plans, maybe obtained at the chief inns at
Dartmouth, Torquay, and Exeter ; of Henry Lewin, Esq., No.
32, Southampton-street, Strand ; and at the offices of Messrs.
Smith, 10, Waterloo-place, Pall-mall.

The Important ESTATE of GNATON, in the beautiful Vicinity of
PLYMOUTH, comprising a capital and spacious Modern MAN-
SION, and a rich compact DOMAIN of above 1,100 Acres.
MESSRS. DANIEL SMITH and SON are
commissioned to announce, that unless previously disposed of
by Private Treaty, they shall submit the above most desirable and
very valuable FREEHOLD ESTATE to PUBLIC COMPETITION
at the Mart, on THURSDAY, October 28, at Twelve.
It is situated near the banks of the River Yealm, about eight miles
from Plymouth, and combines, with a first-rate landed investment,
(the farms being well tenanted), a most desirable and capital resi-
dential property. The Mansion is modern and handsome, the recep-
tion-rooms spacious and elegant, and it is replete with every comfort
for a good establishment ; superior Gardens, Conservatory, Pinery,
Hot-houses, excellent Stabling, and other appendages ; surrounded
by Park-like Grounds and Ornamental Plantations. The appropriate
Furniture may be purchased at a fair valuation, so as to afford very
early possession of the Mansion and Home Demesne of about 200
Acres now in hand. _ _

Further particulars may be obtained of E. T. Whitaker, Esq., Soli-
citor. 11, Lincoln's Inn-fields; at Ell'ott's Royal Hotel, Plymouth ;
and of Messrs. Smith and Son, Land Agents, in Waterloo-place,
Pall-mall, where a plan of the estate may be seen.

The WHITLEY PARK ESTATES, and other valuable Farms and
Lands, with a Cottage Residence and superior Farm Homesteads,
within a mile of the great market and borough town of Reading,
commanding very rich and extensive scenery, and comprising to-
gether upwards of 800 acres, and presenting a very important and
most improveable property.
MESSRS. DANIEL SMITH and SON will.
SEV. by AUCTION, in November, unless acceptable offers
shall be previously made by Private Treaty, together or in Lots,
7he above very valuable FREEHOLD ESTATES, commandingly
situate, upon the Farnham and Basingstoke turnpike roads, within a
mile of the great town and railway stations of Reading, a neighbour-
hood yearly increasing in importance. They embrace the Whitley
Park Farm, Grey's, Curling's, and other Farms, with some de-
tached meadow lands, valuable common rights, and fee farm rents
charged on some neighbouring estates. On the Whitley Park Farm
are some line handsome pastures, boldly undulated, overlooking
a vast expanse of rich and beautiful scenery, extending into
Hants and Oxfordshire, and commanding an extensive frontage on
the Farnham road, offering a most inviting site for a mansion, and
from their contiguity to Reading, and easy access with London,
Brighton, &c., with capital roads on all sides ; these and other
portions of the estate must before long be in request for build-
ings of various classes. To the capitalit it ensures a choice
Landed Investment, a great part being let on lease to highly
respectable tenants, and the greater part tithe free. The
rental is about 1,3;11. There is a gentleman's cottage residence or
shooting box, with beautifully timbered grounds, on the property.
It is close to good hounds, and the Thames and Kennet are within
a short walk.

Further particulars will be shortly published, and in the in-
terim every information may be obtained at their offices in Water-
loo-place, rail-mall, and at Messrs. Smith and Allisten's, Solicitors,
Warnford-court, Thrcgmorton street.

SOMERSETAIIIRE, on the Borders of Wilts.— Delightfully situate
• ;OTHIC VILLA, on a moderate Scale, surrounded by a rich
Longleaf,
Trout Stream, amidst the beautiful wooded Scenery of
Marston, Stourton, and Witham Friary, within a few Miles of
Freehold and Tithe-free Park-like Farm, with a small Lake and
Pos-
session. • •
Frome, Shepton Mallets. Wincanton, and Warminster, with Fos-
MESSRS. DANIEL SMITH and SON will
SUBMIT TO AI7CTION, in November (unless previously
disposed of by Private Treaty), by direction of the Pro; rietor
removing into a neighbouring County, the above very desirable
and compact FREEHOLD ESTATE and RESIDENCE; comprising
23 acres of rich grass land, in a perfect ring-fence, intersected by a
abounding with
trout stream and ft handsome she.t of water of several acres,
and South aspects
ornamental plan, atinns. The house is stone, built in the Gothic
fish and wild fowl, skirted by secluded walks and
style, with reeded roofs placed on a gently sloping lawn, with east
, commanding a great expanse of the rich vale
and a bold range of wooded hills, crowned by the far-famed
Stourton Tower. It has very superior stabling, a good walled
garden, and all requisite out-buildings, Ilith two cottages near
the entrance, rendering it a complete but inexpensive residential
property for a small establishment, and for any one wanting
pleasurable and profitable farm In the midst of a sporting and
proverbially healthy neighbourhood, excellent roads, and several
packs of hounds. The Frome Railroad (now only six miles distant)
will be soon extended to -Yeovil and Weymouth, with a station
about one mile from this estate, bringing it within three and a-half
hours' journey of London.
Particulars, with plans, will be shortly published, and in the
interim every information and orders far viewing may be obtained
at their Offices, Watuloo-place, fall-mall.

NOTICE.
SCOTTISH WIDOWS' FUND
AND LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY.
The Directors of the Society give notico. that at a Special General
Court, held on the 14th instant, power was given to them, under
certain conditions, to grant certificates rendering the Policies tin-
challengeable on any ground except that of failure in due paymen.
of the premium.

Notice is also given, that the Investigation into the Affairs of the
Society thkes place as at the 31st December neat, and as all partici-
pating Policies issued prior to that date, and which remain in force
for a period of five years thereafter, or upwards, are entitled to rank
for a share of the profits to be then allocated, those persons who are
desirous of becoming Members are recommended to lodge their pro-
posals without delay.

JOHN MACKENZIE, Manager.
WM. LINDESAY, Secretary.
5, St. Andrew-square, Edinburgh, Sept. 18, 1851.

THE DEPOSIT and GENERAL LIFE
ASSURANCE COMPANY.

Chief Office, 22, Moorgato-street, London.
The new and peculiar feature of this Company is the Deposit Sys-
tern of Assurance, combining the advantages of a Savings' Bank
with a Life Assurance Company. By this plan a person may invest
any sum, from 1/. upwards, and, without any further payment, at
once secure a Policy for a certain amount commensurate with the
age of the party and thrlttnount dep salted. lie may also increase
his payment, and thereby increase his assurance, decrease it by with-
drawing any sum at any tittle, or he may draw out all he has paid in.
For example :—A person; aged Twenty-five, depositing 101. with
the Company, will at once secure a Policy for 26i. 12s. 3d.' payable
at death, whenever it should happen, with full power to mere tee,
decrease, or draw out the 101. he has deposited. The humblest indi-
vidual may, therefore, reaOnany of the advantages of ordinary Life
Assurance, and, at the same time, possess all the facilities of a bank-
ing account.

Detailed Prospectuses, In„lllustration of the peculiar features and
advantages of the Deposit System, with Tables by F. G. P. Nelson,
Esq., may be obtained ohA application to any of the Company's
1 Agents ; or to
W. BEVAN, Actuary and Secretary.
N.B. Agents req In all parts of the Kingdom.
BETTS'S P TENT BRANDY.
The highest medical horities recommend Brandy and water
as the best customary beve ' e, and particularly as an efficient pre-
ventive of diarrhceatic compl nts at this season. They equally con-
cur in preferring BETTS'S INTENT BRA.NDY as the purest and
most wholesome. It is unelgled for preserving fruits, home-made
wines, &e.
. _Oat-throughout 4he KingdotiNlyraNpeetaWiewiner and spirit max'
chants, In glass bottles, protected by the Patent Metallic Capsules,
and at the DISTILLERY, 7, SMITIIFIELD-BARS, in dozens,
bottles and cases included, at 18s. per gallon ; or in stone jars of
two gal!ons and upwards, at 16s per gallon, pale or coloured.
J. T. BETTS and CO.,
French Brandy Distillery, 7, Smithfield-bars, St. John-street.

DINNERS, BALL SUPPERS, and WED-
DING BREAKFASTS provided in Town or Coantry, by
Messrs. PURSSELL, CornhW, including Wines, and the hire of plate,
linen, china, seats, tables, tents, awnings, dancing hollands, ser-
vants, carriages, &c. Ball-rooms lighted. Instrumental Music pro-
vided. Bills of Fare sent per post, for any number, or one of the
firm will wait upon parties, if required. A magnificent display •f
Bride Cakes for selection, decorated in a new and elegant style.
All the Parisian novelties in Wedding Stationery.
Messrs. PITRSSELVS, CORNHILL.

IMPORTANT MEDICAL AND SURGICAL WORKS,
Just published, by U. BaiMere, 219, Regent-street, Londoa.
No I.
second Edition, with Additions,
Bvo., in cloth, price 55., by post free, as. 6d.,
ON TRUE & FALSE SPERMATORRHCEA ;
with the View to the Correction of wide-spread Errors
in relation to the Treatmeat and Cure of Sufferers from Debility of the
Generative System, or Sexual Ilypocliondriasis.
Translated from the German of Dr. PICRFORD.
"Dr. Pickford is known to English readers by his frequent practi-
cal contributions to German medical literature. This is the first
time, he informs us, that he has addressed himself to the non-medi-
cal reader. We trust this may not be the last, if ho shall
letect any other equally flagrant evil which it may be in Isis
power to correct."—London Medical Gazette, May 30, 1831.
—" The editor has conferred a great boon on the sufferers from this
listressing malady by translating this little hook, and by laying bare
the scandalous practices of unqualified adventurers, who profess to
cure a disease of which they know nothing, with no other object
Limn to fill their own purses. The difference between true Sperma-
torrhcea and the various forms of disease which resemble it are
accurately described, and thus a safe guide is offered for the
treatment of the malady."—;Medical Circular, May 5, 1512.
—" We have delayed so long upon the contents of the preliminary
chapter, that we have scarcely left ourselves space for any notice of
he subject specially treated of by Dr. Pickford ; but the moderate
price, at which the ' brochure' is sold, places it within the reach of
ever, one interested in the matter."—Dublin Medical Press, April
18,1852.

No. IL
(Svc., in cloth, price 3s. 6d., by post free, 4s.
TIIE CURE OF STRICTURE OF THE UItETIIRA, on Princi-
ples at once Simple, Safe, and Efficient, in even its most Inveterate
and apparently Intractable Forms. To which is added, PRACTICAL
OBSERVATIONS ON THE TREATMENT OF SPERMATORR-
EREA BY CAUTERIZATION; its Inefficiency and Danger.

BY F. B..COURTENAY,
Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
"Those who complain most loudly are those only who know not
how to use the common instruments
geons has been marked with all kinds of violence, an indifference
about the simple cure of diseases, and a passion for operations and
all the excesses axed horrors of surgery."—John Bell's Surgical
Observations.—" In proof of his views he (Mr. Courtenay) has
given the history of a great many cases successfully treated, as bad
as any which Mr. Syme adduced, and on which he had operated.
Such are cases ix., xi., xii., and xviii. No. ix. had resisted, for a
period of twelve years, the treatment by dilltation, and was finally
removed in as many weeks. But cases xviii. and xix. appear, both
in duration, severity, and complication of symptoms, of a inure ag-
gravated character than any detailed by Mr. Synie, and yet the
veatment adopted by Mr. Courtenay proved eminently
,successful."
—rroteastr Lizars on the Treatizenta f Stricture.

EXTRAORDINARY ACCIDENT —An accident occurred
a week ego, on board the Swedish steamer the Lennart,
as it was proceeding from Stockholm to Ystad. In the
Light a violent tempest arose, and a large vessel contain-
ing sulphuric acid, placed on the deck, was broken. A
portion of the corrosive liquor passed through the cre-
vices of the planks, and fell on to a bed in a cabin beneath.
In this bed the Count Eric Chretien de retain, cham-
berlain to the King of Sweden and Norway, was sleep-
ing. The acid soon burnt through two blankets, and
reached the abdomen of the unfortunate gentleman,
burning it dreadfully. The gas which escaped made it
impossible for him to cry tor help, and he became sen3e-
less. The next morning his servant, on going into the
cabin, found that he had the lower part of the bowels en-
tirely eaten away. The unfortunate gentleman was
unable to speak a word. The steamer immediately put
back to the port of Colmar, and the count was conveyed
to the hospital. Every possible attention was paid to
him, but he expired after some hours of horrible suffer-
ing. He was only 26 years of age.
THE REY. MR. PRYNNE AND THE "CONFESSIONAL"
IN THE OHURCH.—We are enabled to state, that a case
has been drawn up and submitted to two eminent counsel,
relative to the Rev. Mr. Prynne and his " Confessional "
practices, which places the matter in an entirely new
light. The opinion of the two eminent counsel to whom
we allude is asked, as to whether the Rev. Gentleman
cannot be proceeded against in one of the ordinary
tribunals of the country, instead of in the
Et:cle.iastioal Courts ? It is the conviction,
we know, of some distinguished lawyers, that
Mr. Prynne is liable to be brought up on a charge of
misdemeanour, for having put improper questions to a
young girl, which the law regards as an offence sub-
stantially the same as taking improper liberties with a
female, The matter is now under the consideration of
the ltgal gentlemen t, whom we have referred,:and
their "opinion" is expected to be given to-day or to-
I morrow.

A CALIFORNIAN DUEL.—A recontre between Mr.
A. H. Russell, of the Sacramento Union, and a Mr.
Cornwall, the private secretary of Governor Bigler, took
place at Los Angeles a short time since, in which Mr.
Russell was severely injured by blows from a bowie
knife, on the beck of his head. Ho is now doing well,
and will undoubtedly recover iu a short time.
A Wirn Vv-ANTED.—A down•easter advertises for

s wife in the following manner:—Any gal what's got a
cow and a good feather bed with comfortable fixins, 500
dollars in hard pewter; one that's had the measles and
understands teedin children, can have a customer for life,
by writing a billy dux, address Z.R., and stick in on
Uncle Ebenez9e
8 bare, hindeide, Jilin' the hog pen.

NEWARK MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.

A soiree and concert, in connexion with this useful
and popular institution, was held in the Town•hall,
Newark, on Wednesday evening. The large room was
extensi►ely crowded, and the company, which consisted
principally of ladies, manifested the greatest interest in
the proceedings,
Tho chair was taken at half. past six o'clock, by Mr.
John Handley, the president of the institution, supported
by his Grace the Duke of Newcastle, Sir Charles Ander-
son, Bart., M.P., Mr. J. E. Denison, M.P., Mr. G. E. H.
Vernon, M.P., Mr. J. 11. Manners Sutton, M.P., Mr.
W. 11. Brrrow. M.P., Mr. Nicholson (the mayor), Mr.
F. R. Falkner, M. J. Gilanap, Mr. W. Hall (ex mayor),
Mr. W. Gilsnap, the Rev. R Hodgkinson, the Rev. Mr.

Gordon, the Rev. W. Manners Sutton, the Rev. J
Towushend, Mr. Charles Bailey, Mr. W. Cubley, Mr.

Godfrey Tallent, Dr. Morton, Mr. W. Warwick, Mr. W,
Brodhurst, Mr. James Buzzard, Mr. C. Batchelor.

&c, &c.

The CHAIRMAN brit fly opened the proceedings b 3
remarking that the institute was established in 1836
under very unfavourable auspices. He had great pleasure
in first calling on his Grace the Duke of Newcastle.
(Loud cheers.)
The Duke of NEWCASTLE, when the cheering had
subsided, said :—Mr. President, Ladies, and Gentlemen

—The committee has been kind enough to place in my
hand a copy of the resolutions which are to be proposed
and seconded by the gentlemen on the platform ; and I
will at once, if you will permit me, read the first resolu-
tion, which, at the call of your President, I rise to move

—" That in the opinion of this meeting it is essential to

the welfare and progress of society that literature and
'science be made accessible to all." (Cheers.) I confess
that I feel some difficulty how to treat this resolution ;
for if I look to the mere literal meaning of these words
—if I look to the abstract form in which the resolution
is couched—l think you will all agree with me, that it is
a self-evident proposition, which requires not the aid of
reasoning to enforce it—which requires and can receive
no novel ideas to illustrate it—and contains a truth
which, although it may not have always received practi-
cal effect at our kiwis, nevertheless commands a read)
access to our understandings. (Cheers.) On the ()ther
hand, if I look at this resolution in a more extended shape
—if I look at it in its bearing upon the social state of this
community, and of the world at large—if I even look at
it in the more narrow view, as applicable to that institu-

tion on whose behalf we are now assembled—l say, in
either case it is a theme of so very extended and vast an
aspect that I feel it is quite impossible to discuss it in
those narrow limits within which, in deference to those
who are to follow, I ought to comprise my observations;
not forgetting the latter part of the business of the even-
ing, which, however interesting and agreeable, cannot
be more harmonious than the commencement.,(Cheers.)
On these accounts, ladies and gentlemen, I am unwilling
to trespass on your attention at any great length. Ido
not think it would be right for me on this occasion to
attempt any discussion of that principle of ancient as
well as modern philosophy, that the aim and object of
the intellectual powers of man are the contemplation
and the investigation of truth. I say it is unnecessary
to enter into this metaphysical discussion, interesting
however it may be, because on this point I believe we
shall be all agreed, namely—that the intellectual powers
of man are instruments for the attainment of great and
important ends; and, as in the physical, so in the moral
world, those instruments require tempering and sharp-
ening, and adapting to the objects which they were in-
tended and destined to effect. (Cheers.) One of those
objects I think we may assume to be the attainment of
knowledge. But I believe there is another object of at
least equal, if not of greater, importance, and that is
the application of knowledge. (Cheers.) I believe
there is that thirst for knowledge in the human mind
that it will be obtained either through the instruments-

lity of such institutions as these or without them.
(Hear, hear.) We constantly hear quoted the celebrated
aphorism of Bacon, " Knowledge is power." We admit
its truth. But Bacon, when he told us that " knowledge
is power," did not tell us that knowledge is virtue, or that
knowledge is wisdom. He left us to come to that con-
clusion at which by the force of our own minds we must
arrive, namely, that to be either virtue or wisdom know-
ledge must be safely and properly directed. (Loud
cheers.) Ladies and gentlemen, I have said there is a
thirst for knowledge in the human mind. We are told
that nature abhors a vacuum. I believe the same may
be said of the human mind, and that when knowledge is
instilled into it, the vital force, if I may so say, of the
mind will direct it either to good or to evil, according
as inclination or precept may enforce. Well, then, I
believe it is the business, and one of the highest attri-
butes, of institutions of this kind, or of any educational
nature, to direct this acquisition of knowledge. (Cheers.)
We have agreed that "knowledge is power." But it is
within our province to direct that knowledge, and to
lead that power, the consequence of that knowledge,
either to good or to harm, either to its legitimate or
illegitimate ends; and I trust those institutions are lead-
ing them to the ends for which they were destined,
namely, the common good of all, the enlightment, in-
creased virtue, and happiness of our fellow• men, and the
honour and glory of God. (Loud cheers.) Not many
years ago—the youngest in this room may not recollect
it, but those who are not very old will—the gravest ob-
jections were raised by the most excellent men in the
community to these and similar institutions. They ap-
prehended that the moral effect of them would be no-
thing, or little else, but evil in the minds of the work-
ing classes. They feared, and expressed those fears,
that as regards religion they would make the working
classes sceptics, and that as regards politics they would
make them the ready tools of designing and self-seek-
ing men. Many of these excellent men now entertain a
very different opinion; and I hope and believe it is now
universally admitted that those apprehensions we chime-
rical. (Cheers.) Fur, assuming—and this assumption
is necessary to my argument—assuming that the seeds
of good conduct and virtue and religion have been sown
in the years of infancy and childhood—and we are bound
in a Christian community to assume that as a general,
although not universal, rule—l say, assuming that posi-
tion, I believe that the cultivation and the invigoration,

if I may use such a word, of the human intellect will
render men more capable of appreciating the great
truths and mysteries of revealed religion, and will en-
able them to contend against the sophistries of deceivers,
who are much more able to exercise their influence
on the ignorant or the half-educated. (Loud cheers.)
As regards the other objection, I believe that there is
no such raw material for the demagoge as ignorance and
vice. (Cheers.) We were formerly told also that the
tendency of such institutions was to create that pride of
intellect which we must all admit, in whatever class of

life, would bo fatal, not merely to the progress of man•
kind, but to their social wellbeing. Now, ladies and
gentlemen, has that objection been substantiated by ex-
perienced? What was the result of onlightmeut and
study upon the mind of that great man, respecting whom
Pope says:—

" Nature and Nature's laws lay hid in night,
God said, ' Let Newton be,' and all was light."

What wore the words of that mighty mind at the close of
a life devoted to the study of such science, and the acquire-
ment of such knowledge, as none of us can dare to aspire
to? At the close of not a short life, he said," I know not
what I may appear to the world, but to myself I seem to
have been only like a boy playing on the sea-shore, find.
ing sometimes a brighter pebble or a smoother shell
than ordinary, while the great ocean of truth lay undis-
covered before me." If the result of all his study and
his deep information was a feeling of such humility in
Newton, I believe the same result will naturally attend
studies of even an inferior description, and that the more
we study and the more we learn, the more we shall be
convinced of the comparative nothingness of all that we
have acquired. (Loud cheers). Humility, I believe to be
one of the consequences of study. And I believe there
is another quality, which is equally requisite to excel-
lence—although apparently antagonistic, yet not really
so—and that is ambition. I believe that those who
really wish to acquire information and to become distin-
guished must possess both qualities—ambition to aspire
to the highest excellence, even although we know it is
not attainable—and humility to look upon all the ac-
quirements we have obtained as comparatively nothing.
(Cheers). I do not think I ought, looking to the resolu-
tions which are to follow, all of which treat more or less,.
and more distinctly than the resolution I am moving,• of
mechanics' institutes—l do not think I ought to tress-
pass on the field which will be trodden after me, at any
length at least, as to the uses of these institutions. But
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mischievous or non-essential to the working classes of
the country. (Cheers.) I believe that in those hours
of relaxation which the heaviest toil always necessarily
requires, you will find that the study of general litera-
ture, of poetry, of history, of physical and moral science,
and many other studies, will give that impetus to the
minds of men, as well as that relaxation from their
ordinary toil, which elevates them in their own estima-
tion as well as among their fellow•workmen, and will
invariably be foand conducive to good in all respects, not
even excepting those things which may bo termed strictly
practical. (Loud cheers.) It cannot be denied that
these institutions, and many kindred institutions (which
now amount to I believe 700), have been considerably
diverted from their original destination, and their original
pa-poses. They are no longer, certainly, the institutions
weich were suggested some fifty or sixty years ago by
Professor Anderson, of Glasgow, who may be looked
upon as the father of mechanics' institutes ; still less do
they follow the exact form which Dr. Birkbeck and
'ethers introduced when I believe the name of Mechanics'
Institute was first given to them. I believe that to a
very great extent a class of men, superior in station of
life to the working classes for whom these institutions
were designed, are now educated and derive instruction
within their walls. I believe the same thing will be
found to have taken place in many similar institutions,
originally intended for the poorer classes. Whereas,
mechanics, strictly speaking, were originally intended
to be educated in these institutions ; now clerks
and others, whom certainly it is not less important
to instruct and elevate, have at any rate conjoined
with them. This is by no means an uncommon
iccurrence as regards similar institutions ; and I
recollect not long ago an extremely able and witty
writer in commenting on the tendency of such institu-
te ins, remarked that they were something like the F outs
kitchens, where occasionally the president might be
seen taking a good basinful of the wholesome mess
which was destined for the poor before commencing his
daily labours. Now I am sure you will agree with me
that you are cho ply indebted to your worthy president
here when he comes and assists at this great bowl of
knowledge, and you will not grudge that while we do
floc exclude, but on the contrary invite mechanics to
continue to throng these rooms—those for whom the
institution was not originally designed now derive
' advantage from it. (Cheers.) I believe that consider-
able advantages even may accrue from this admixture of
classes. But there is one thing we ought to guard
against. We ought not, by any regulations, or by any
other means, to exclude or drive away those classes
for whom these institutions were originally intended.
(Cheers.) I consider it most desirable to invite the
class I have alluded to, clerks and others, to join the
mechanics and other literary and scientific institutions.
(Cheers.) I forget what author it is who says that all
our faults spring from inability to be alone. I believe
that your Mayor, who has occasion to preside at the
seat of justice in this hall, will confirm in a great
measure this statement, that frequently the vices which
come before him arise from that inability to be alone,
and a craving for excitement amongst our youth who
live an insipid life in an insipid home, and seek excite-
ment elsewhere, whether at the public house, or among
vile associ rtes, and eventually are punished for some breach
of their country's laws. I say, therefore, that anything
which can give an intellectual and recreative home to
men such as these is a most valuable institution. and I,
for one, do not regret the extension and capacity which
has now been given to these societies. (Cheers.) Be-
fore I quit that part of the subject I wish to make a
remark on another point—the civilizing influence of such
meetings as these. And lam sure that good character,
and good conduct, and good manners are enforced and
cultivated within the walls of this institution. (Cheers.)
I believe there is nothing which can render. these asso-
ciations more attractive than the certainty that there
will be found within them nothing that is brutal or low,
but much that is civilizing and elevating. (Loud
cheers.) Considerable efforts have been made of late
to improve the character of these institutes, both indi-
vidually and otherwise. But let me impress on those
who have the management of such institutes that their
vitality and eventual success does not depend so much
upon the extraneous support which they may receive
upon occasions like tho present, or any other kind of
support from without. Their real support and vitality
must come from within, arising from careful and good
management (Cheers), from entire harmony amongst
those who manage and those who frequent them—and
from an entire confidence, which I am sure ought to be
secured, on the part of those who govern from those
who frequent and derive advantage from the institu-
tions. (Cheers.) I believe that a great improvement
will take place in these institutions in consequence of
their affiliating thsemselves to the Society of Arta in
London. While I hope you will remain independent of
all central control, you will, nevertheless, obtain
'acilities which in many respects you have long wanted.
The connection thus formed will enable you to
obtain much valuable assistance at a small cost.
When you require lecturers it will enable you to as-
certain the claracter and capabilities of those whom
you invite, and you will bo able, by arranging with other
institutes at no great distance, to obtain such lectures
at a far lees cost than hitherto. You will be enabled in
many respects to follow the progress of art, and science.
and literature in the country, and I feel convinced that,
by a judicious use of the Society of Arts, you will obtain
the greatest possible assistance (Cheers). I have alluded
to the advantages of obtaining approved lectures. I at-
tach considerable importance no doubt to this matter,
because, however willing amateur lecturers may be to
assist you, it is impossible that, consistently with their
avocations, they can always be at your command, or
able to devote their time to subjects which require con-
siderable preparation, just at the period you require
their services. But I believe there is no greater fallacy
than this—that the great and essential, and perhaps only
valuable, machinery as regards instruction, are the
lectures delivered within the walls of these institutions.
I confess, while attributing considerable importance to
lectures in these places, I believe that they are only of
secondary utility, and that the library, and far more the
circulating library, is in reality the great vital principle
of those institutions. (Loud cheers). Little indeed, com-
paratively, is the actual information which can be im-
bibed from lectures. Even if you have the power to
maintain an undivided attention to the whole of a lecture,
yet, if the subject is novel, it is impossible so to imbibe the
full spirit of it as to follow it step by step, and carry away
the whole of the ins.ruction in your mind. The value of a
lecture, in my judgment, is this—that it acts as a
guide to your reading—it gives you in many in-
stances fresh views of a subject. You take a book
home, and by following the clue given by the lecturer you
become masters of the subject with which the lecturer
has given you perhaps but a very superficial acquaint
ante. (Cheers.) lam glad to find that your library
amounts to 2,000 volumes ; but I should hope, if your
funds will allow it, that one of your earliest efforts will
ho to increase that number, due care being taken as to
the quality and object of the books to be selected.
(Cheers.) It is impossible that in the immense field of
literature and science lectures can meet the tastes of all.
The tastes of men aro as various in this respect as in
every other. You cannot Invite lecturers here to give a
disquisition upon all the moral and all the physical
sciences, upon every kind of philosophy, upon poetry,
upon history—l mean not upon all of these subjects.
You may have lectures upon two or three subjects, but
recollect there are many other studies, such as music,
drawing, elocution, many of which may be of great im-
portance to some, but still not of such universal applica-
tion as to render lectures desirable. It is on this ac-
count that I venture to press what I consider to be an
important element in these institutions. (Cheers.)
Ladies and gentlemen, I will not detain you longer than
to exhort you to assist this institution ; for I feel sure,
whatever our vocation in life may be—however in-
terested we may be in our various pursuits—both those
of us who are engaged occasionally in the wars of party,
those who are engaged in the walks of those who are
employed in the acquisition of wealth—l feel satisfied
that, whatever may be our pursuits, we shall always find
a relaxation in intellectual intercourse, and in that power
of communing with the mighty dead which the art of
printing has given us. (Cheers.) I am confident of
this, and I believe your experience will lead you to con-
cur with me, that intellectual and literary pursuits will
ever be found most valuable, as tempering as well as en-
lightening the days of prosperity and the hours of joy ;
whilst they are even still more efficacious in softening
the pangs of grief, and rendering less poignant the many
hours of sorrow which it is the lot of all of us to endure.
His Grace concluded by moving the resolution, and re-
sumed his seat amidst loud cheering.
Mr. Nicnoasow (mayor of Newark) had great plea-
sure in seconding the resolution, believing that nothing
could bo more conducive to our prosperity as a nation,
as well as our individual comfort and welfare, than the
effect of such institutions as those whose cause bad just
been so ably advocated. (Cheers.)
The resolution was then put and agreed to.
Sir CHARLES ANDERSON,
solution—" That mechanics' institutions
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M.P., moved thdessitnecioiantl reso-
cieties are well calculated to promote
the diffusion of
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this kind presented this g
the meeting together of all ranks, aiaridgthis he considered
a most desirable object, and wished them to become more
general. In proportion as the people became better
trained, and obtained more self-discipline and self-control,
they would be better able to manage societies of this
kind. (Cheers.) In such societies each man should re-
gard the other as his brother, and that social spirit should
always bo exhibited which constituted the basis of all
good society. (Loud cheers.)
Mr. J. H. MANNERS SUTTON most cordially approver]
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ovedf
of the terms of the resolution. He entirely approved
their objects, and should always be most anxious to pro-
mote them. (Loud cheers.)

The resolution was then agreed to.
Mr. J. E. DENISON, M.P., proposed the next resoht-
tion :—" That the aim and tendency of the Newark Me
chanios' Institution, and the peculiar advantages it af-
fords, are such as to deserve the activo exertion and
support of the inhabitants of the town and neighbour-
hood." (Cheers.) lie was glad to see so large an at-
tendance of ladies on the present Occasion. They had
a great interest in everything tending to promote the
morality of the town, end they might depend upon it
that the men who devoted them.6elves to study is Me-
chanics' Institutes wou!d make the best husband•., and
the most domestic end intelligent companions. (Cheers
L and laughter.) ile trusted this institution would attrac