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IMPORTANT MEDICAL AND SURGICAL WORKS,
And published, by U. RaiMere, /19, Regent-street, London.
No I.
Second Edition, with Additions,
Bvo., in cloth, price 55., by post free, 55. 61,
ON TRUE & FALSE SPERMATORRWEA ;
with the View to the Correction of wide-spread Errors
in relation to the Treatment and Cure of Sufferers from Debility of the
it:iterative System, or Sexual Ilypochondriasis.
Translated from the German of Dr. PICKFORD.
"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 be has addressed himself to the non-medi-
cal reader. We trust this may not be the last, if he shall
ietect any other equally flagrant evil which it may be in his
,over to correct."—London Medical Gazette, May 30, 1851.
—" The editor has conferred a great boon on the sufferers from this
distressing malady by translating this little book, and by laying bare
'he scandalous practices of unqualified adventurers, who profess to
cure a disease of which they know nothing, with no other object
than to fill their own purses. The difference between true Sperma-
rorrhcea and the various forms of disease which resemble it are
accurately described, and thus a sate guide is offered for the
treatment of the malady."—Medical Circular, May 5, 1552.
-" 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
;Tice at which the brochure' is sold, places it within the reach of
every one interested in the matter."—Dublin Medical Press, April
18,1852.

No. 11.
!8,0., in cloth, price 3s. 6d., by post free, 45.
THE CURE OF STRICTURE OF THE URETHRA, nn 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-
IICEA 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
isow to use the common instruments
geons has been maned with all kinds of violence, an iadiffurence
about the shapie cure of diseases, and a passion for operations and
all the excesses and horrors of surgery."—John Bell's Surgical
Observations.—" In proof of his vices 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 dilitation, and was finally
removed in as many weeks. But cases xviii. and xix. appear, both
in duration, severity, and complication of symptoms, of a more ag-
gravated character than any detailed by Mr. Syme, and yet the
vestment adopted by Mr. Courtenay proved eminently successful."
—Proledwr Lizars on the Treatusento f Stricture.

EXTRAORDINARY ACCIDENT —An accident occurred
a week ago, on board the Swedish steamer the Lennart,
as it was prouccdiog from Stockholm to Ystad. In the
ight 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 felt on to a bed in a cabin beneath.
In this bed the Count Eric Chretien do Pontin, chum.
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 for help, and he became sense-
less. The next morning his servant, on going into the
cabin, found that he had the lower part of the bowels en-
tirely eate❑ 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 REV. MR. PRYNNE AND THE " CONFESSIONAL"
IN THE CHURCIL—WO 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 bo proceeded against in one of the ordinary
tribunals of the country, instead of in the
E.clesiastieal 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 au offence sub-
stantially the same as taking improper liberties with a
female. The matter is now under the consideration of
the le gal gentleman t-) whom we have referred,:and
their "opinion" is expected to be given to-day or to-
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 securely injured by blows from a bowie
knife, on the back of his head. He is now doing well,
and will undoubtedly recover in u short time.
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A soiree and concert, in connexion with this uteful
and popular institution, was held in the Town-hall
Newark, on Wednes+Lty evenic g. Tho large room wa
extensively eroyrdod, and the company, which consistre
principally of ladies, tumifested the greatest interest it
the proceedings,
The chair was taken at half-past six o'clock, by MI
.John Handley, the president of the institution, supporte+
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. H. Manners Sutton, M.P., Mr,
W. 11. Brrrow. M.P., Mr. Nicholson (the mayor), Mr.
F. R. Falkner, M. J. Gilsnap, Mr. W. Hall (ex mayor),
Mr. W. Gilsnap, the Rev. R Hodgkinson, the Rev. Mr
Gordon, the Rev. W. Manners Sutton, the Rev. J.
Townshond, Mr. Charles Bailey, Mr. W. Cubley, Mr.
Godfrey Tallent, 1)r. Morton, Mr. W. Warwick, Mr. W.
Brodhurst, Mr. James Buzzard, Mr. C. Batchelor,
&c , &c.
The CHAIRMAN briefly opened the proceedings by
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 aro 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 tq.
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 rovel ideas to illustrate it—and contains a truth
which, although it may not have always received practi-
cal effect at our hands, nevertheless commands a read.)
access to our understandings. (Cheers.) On tho other
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 ties° 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
attetrpt 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 agre+ d, namely—that the int+ llectual 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 tempeting 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 th© 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 instrumenta-
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 sail 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 ono 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 inalitutions. 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 mon now entertain a
very different opinion; and I hope and believe it is now
universally admitted that those apprehensions we chime-
rical. (Cheers.) For, 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 wo are bound
in a Christian community to assume that as a general,

although not universal, role—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

reader 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 be fatal, not merely to the progress of man-
kind, but to their social well-being. Now, ladies and
gentlemen, has that objection been substantiated by ex-
perienced? What was the result of enlightmLnt and
study upon the micd of that great man, respecting whom
Popo says:—
" Nature and Nature's laws lay hid in night,
God said, Let Newton be,' and all was light."

What were 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 bean 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. (Laud cheers). Humility, I believe to be
one of the consequences of sandy. At d 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—au" humility to look upon all the ao-
quirements we havo 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
a few words I must say. I recollect that during the
interesting discussions which took place on these sub-
jects in the Society of Arts in London not many months
ago, it was frequently said the instruction given was not
of a sufficiently practical kind. Now, really admitting
that in this material world, awl with the daily work of
life before us, it is desirable to instruct the heads as
well as the hands of the workmen in their handicraft,
I at the same time cannot admit that the terms of
the resolution which I hold in my hand are exagge-
rated, or that " literature and science " are either

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 necessaril)
r quirea you will find that the study of general litera-
ture, or poetry, of history, of physical and moral science,
Ind many other studies, will give that impetus to the
clods of men, es well as that relaxation from their
ordinary toil, which elevates them in their own estime-
isn as well ae tamong their fellow workmen, and will
inveriehly he found conducive to gond in all respects, not
even excepting those things which may be termed strictly
practical. (Loud cheers.) It cannot be denied that
these institutions, and many kindred institutions (which
ttow 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
etch 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
aborts 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
occurrence as regards similar institutions ; and I
recollect not long ago an extremely able and witty
writer in commenting on the tendency of such inetitu-
ti ins, remarked that they were something like the reup
kitchens, where occasionally the president might ho
seen taking a good basinful of the wholesome mess
which was destined for the poor before commencing
-,fatly lahoarss—Now I am au., et yoli will agree with me
that you are do 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
sot exclude, but on the contrary invite mechanics to
continue to throng these rooms—those for wham the
institution was not originally designed now derive
olvantago 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
Ether means, to exclude or drive away those classes
for whom these institutions were originally intended.
(Cheers.) I consider it moat 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
,ur 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,
end 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 associetes,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 those 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 aro 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 other "vibe. 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 the 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), frota-entire harmony amongst
those who manage and those who Ire quent them—and
'row 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 themselves to the Society of Arts 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 yaet require lecturers it will enable you to as-
certain the character and capabilities of those whom
you invite, and you will be able, by arranging with other
institutes at no great distance, to obtain such lectures
at a far loss 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 u 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 mutter,
because, however willing amateur lecturers may be to
assist you, it is impossible that, consistently with their
avocations, they can always bo 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 .1 believe there is no greater fallacy
than this—that the groat 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 bo 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 instruction in your mind. The value of u
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
ance. (Chtors.) 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
be 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 most the tastes of all.
The tastes of men are 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 arts
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 ae hich the art of
printing has given us. (Cheers.) I am confident of
this, and I believe your experience will lead you to con-
our 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. NecsonseeT (mayor of Newark) had great plea-
sure in seconding the resolution, believing that nothing
could be 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 had just
been so ably advocated. (Cheers.)
The resolution was then put and agreed
theto second .
Sir CIIA.RLES ANDERSON, M.P. moved
re-
solution—" That mechanics' institutionsan
Sdd fist
ie
imutoi,larnso-
cieties are well calculated to promote the
octies of
moral principles and useful knowtledcge.„
they facilitated
this kind presented this great advaanarlgthis be considered
n
the mooting together of all ranks,
a most desirable object, and wisheh
d them to becoe more
teplo becamem better
general. In proportion a
piepone and seli-control,
trained, and obtained more self
disclito manage
kind. (Cheers.) societies of this
they would be better ablec h
societies each man should re-
gard tho other as his brother, übarother, and that social spirit should
always be exhibited which constituted the basis of all
gomodrs.o
J. 11. .
MANNERS(LoucI cheers.)SUTTOSUTTONmost cordially approved
of the terms of the resolution. He entirely approved of
their objects,should
and
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 resolu-
tion:--. That the aim and tendency of the Newark Me
chanics' Institution, and the peculiar advantages it af-
fords, are such us to deserve the active exertion and
support of the inhabitants of the town and neighbour-
hood." (Cheers.) He was glad to bee 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, and they might depend upon it
that the men who devoted themselves to study in Me-
chanics' Institutes would make the best husbands, and
the most domestic and intelligent companions. (Cheers
and laughter.)
lie trusted this institution would BMus

The hon. member then resumed his seat amidst loud
cheering.
Mr. T. F. A. BURNABY seconded the resolution.
which was carried.
The CHAIRMAN said that a letter had been received
from Lord Robert Clinton, regretting his inability to
attend. A similar letter had been received from Lord
Yarborough, and another from Lord Newark, who had
sent a donation of 51. (Cheers.)
Dr. BEEVOR moved a vote of thanks to the Chairman,
which was seconded by Mr. W. H. HALL, the es-mayor.
The CHAIRMAN having briefly acknowledged the
compliment, the business of the meeting was brought
to a conclusion by a concert.

OPENING OF THE -CRYSTAL PALACE

ON SUNDAYS.

Yesterday afternoon a meeting of the clergy belong-
ing to and resident within the archdeaconry of London
was held at Sion College, London-wall, at two o'clock,
"to consider in what manner the clergy may best ex-
press their opinion upon the encouragement which will
be given to increased desecration of the Sabbath, if the
Crystal Palace, now erecting at Sydenham, shall be
opened as a place of public recreation on the Lord's
day." The meeting was convened by circular, addressed
to the clergy, by the Rev. W. H. Hale, archdeacon of
London; and the attendance on the occasion was rather
numerous. Amongst those present were—The Vene-
rable Archdeacon (who occupied the chair) Dr. Croly,
Dr. M'Caul, the Revs. Messrs. Ruddock, Wicks, Wilson,
(vicar of Islington), Cox (vicar of St. Helen's) Macken-
zie, Good, Murray, Horne, C. Marshall, E. Auriol,
Howe, Toogood, Povah (minor canon of St. Paul's),
Deane, Short. T. B. Murray, Atkin, &o. The proceed-
ings having been opened by prayer,
The ARCHDEACON said that it was right that heahould
state that it was not in compliance with any requisition
from any body of the clergy that he had taken upon
himself to call the present meeting of the clergy and
archdeaconry of London; but he was well aware, from a
conversation which he had had with ono or two influen-
tial persons among their number, that it would be agree-
able to them to be called together. (Hear, hear.) The
course he thought that they must adopt would be, to ap-
point a committee to draw up some declaration of their
feelings— (He ar, bear)—but what that declaration should
be, and to whom it should be addressed, were now points
for consideration.

The Rev. Mr. RUDDOCE, president of Zion College,
std he would advocate an application trorn that body
directly to the Houae of Commons, and should certainly
be entirely averse to any application trom the olGiggy to
the private corporation of ebariholdera of the errystal
Palace.

The Rev. Mr. SHORT would suggest that, on such a
momentous question, the Bishop and clergy of London
should approach the toot of the Throne, and represent
the strong feelings which animated then to their gra-
cious Sovereign.
The Rt,v. Dr. CROLY said, that after the observations
of the archdeacon and other gentlemen, very little was
left for him or anybody else to say. He thought the
first question was, whether they had sufficient grounds
for moving in this matter. It seemed to him that there
could be no question on that point, from the circum-
stance that the Archbishop of Canterbury and two other
bishops bad already taken the matter in hand, and acted
upon it. The next point was, as to the persons to whom
they ought to apply. He thought it would be rather a
degradation for the clergy of London to appeal to a
joint-stock company ; and as to the House of Commons,
he did not think the affair sufficiently advanced for them
to apply to it; but if the giver of the charter was Lord
Derby. ho thought the man who had to give it was the
man to be applied to, to refuse it.
The Rev. Dr. M•Caur. thought that b, fore adopting
anything else the first step they should take was to agree
to the general principle, that they viewed with horror
and alarm the very idea of opening the door to the na-
tional violation of the Sabbath day—a measure which
they believed would bring down the wrath and displea-
sure of God on the whole nation. (Hear, hear.) He
should, therefore, move " That this meeting views with
horror and alarm the possibility of the opening of the
Crystal Palace at Sydenham, or its grounds, by any
public authority, on the Lord's day, thereby giving a
sanction to the national violation of the divine command,
and culling down upon this nation those judgments de-
nounced iu the divine word against those who
profane
the Sabbath day."
The Rev. T. 13. MURRAY seconded the motion.
The resolution moved by Dr. M'Caul was then put

and carried at animously.
The ARCHDEACON then read an address which ho had
prepared, and which, if they agreed to adopt it, might
be sent by a deputation to Lord Derby.
The Rev. Mr. Cox moved that the address just read,
be adopted substantively by this meeting.
Dr. CaoLLY seconded the motion, which was put and
carried item. con.
A committee, consisting of the Archdeacon, the Rev.
Mr. Ruddock, Dr. Croly, Dr. Al.‘Caul, and the Rev. Mr.
Geed, as then appointed for the purpose of making such
verbal corrections in the above address as they might
find necesbary prior to its receiving the signatures of the
clergy of the arehdeaconry ; after which the aforesaid
committee, with the addition of the Rev. Mr. Cox, are
to Corm a deputation for the purpose of presenting the
document to Lord Derby.
The Rev. T. H. HORNE then moved, and the Rev. S.
WICKS seconded, a rote of thanks to the Archdeacon,
which was unanimously passed, and the proceedings then
terminated.

THE REGISTRATIONS, WEST SURRET.—ThE Court
sat at the King's Arms Inn, Godalming, on Monday to
revise the list for the parishes of Alfold, Chiddingtold,
Duasfold, Godalming, Hambleden, Hascomb, Haslemere,
Peperharrow, Thursley, and Witley. Mr. G. E. Dennes
and Mr. J. Wells, solicitors, of London, appeared for the
Reformers, and Mr. King, solicitor, of Godalming, for
the Conservatives. in the parish of Godalming the
Conservatives took 24 objections. The first objection
the
having been called on by the barrister,l theese objector
tehoedneodtice thats in b
signed
coulddelegatels
the and
his authority,
pnne
not bet :)g present in proving his handwriting to t
notices, the witness stated that the objector had
ank
objector hissers.
not we
au
iand that the notices were informal;
t
this view, and disallowed all the nofl
• barrister took
names remain on the register. All
ees, so that the 24
the objections taken
by the Reformers were sustained
stains allowed. In the parish of .„ and 64 new Reform
claims had been sent in, but it Chiddingfold eight new
properly published by the o appeared they had not been
objected to their being overseers, and Mr. Dennis
received. After the same die-
cession, the barrister said
the claims, and come that he had no power to notice
consequently the names will not appear
in the new register. au
the day's revision, the Reformers
calculate on a majority
for the whole district. of 106. This closed the revision
THE LATE DUKE
OF W FLLINGTON.—The Mon-
cheater Town Council,
unanimouslyagreed to atht ea f oml leoewt iinng resolutionheld f uoens d go'
motion of Mr. Alderman Neild, seconded by Mr. Alder-
man Hopkins : " That this council is deeply impressed
with the sad event which has removed from amongst us
the most illustrious man of his ago and country, and
sympathises in the desire universally felt to unite in any
manifestation by which the nation has resolved to express
its deep regret for the loss which the country has
sustained, and its gratitude for the great services
rendered throughout a long and eventful life by his
grace the late Duke of Wellington. That the grief felt
is mitigated only by the reflection that after the toils of
warfare the Duke of Wellington was permitted by an
indulgent Providence to close his long and eventful life
in the bosom of his country, surrounded by all that a
gracious sovereign and an admiring , people could
bestow as the reward of his splendid achievements.
That, in accordance with this resolution, the mayor be
respectfully requested to ascertain in what manner the
sentiments of the community may lac expressed in
connexion with the funeral ceremonies, of the late Duke
o f Wellington."