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London, England, 1830-08-31 00:00:00

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the majority of other patients? Have none
experienced, from the same cause, the same fate
as the unfortunate object or the late inquest,
more protracted, perhaps, and therefore unno-
ticed ? Y If others have recovered, was it in con-
sequence or in spite of the remedy ? Nay, with
some might not the disease and the cure lie
mainly in the imagination ?—and, if in some
cases the remedy has been beneficial, is such be-
nefit the result of accident or skill ?

A large portion of the public are always too
prone to be led away by whatever partakes of the
marvellous, is enveloped in mystery, or presents
the charm of novelty, more especially when it
promises an easy road to riches or health ; but
ought the public to remain exposed without legal
protection or warning of such practices ?—Wh}
does not the College of Physicians bestir itself
on such occasions and on such objects ? Does
it exist (like many other worn-out corporations)
only for the benefit of the few who contrive to
get the management, an incubus on science ?
Has its President no other functions than to
pander for place and patronage at Court ? Has
the College no corporate public duties ?—if it
has not, they ought to be imposed, and the
College compelled to perform them.
The case of Mr. ST. JOHN LONG must now
come before a higher tribunal, and its result we
trust will prove beneficial to the public.

The Right Hon. CITARLES GRANT 11AS been
again elected Member for Inverness-shire by a
majority of nine ! This is cheering news, and
we are sure our readers will partake in our satis-
faction. The Right Hon. Gentleman is one of
those Statesmen whose loss at the present crisis
would be severely felt in the House of Commons.
Indefatigable as a man of business, liberal and
enlightened, and above all, consistent in his
views, an acco►nplished scholar, a ready and elo-
quent debater, he possesses precisely those
talents which are most needed in the present day.
His return, therefore, for Inverness-shire, like that
of Mr. BROUGHAM for Yorkshire, is a great
triumph gained for the country.

COMMISSION OF LUNACY.-(THIS DAY,

SEVENTH DAY.

The Commissioners took their 'eats this morning at ten
o'clock.

The CHIEF Commastorran desired Mr. Brand to be
called in, when the officer informed the Commissioners
that he had not yet arrived.
Shortly afterwards Mr. Brand arrived, and took his
seat beside Mr. Commissioner Blunt.
Mr. Alderman Wood was in attendvnce.
T. W.Dunsford,wine-merchant,examined bylfr. Brand—
Saw Mr. Brand fur the first time en the first Wednesday or
Thursday in June; saw nothing whatever on that occasion
which induced him to think Mr. Brand was insane. I
saw him in the previous April, and did not then think
him insane. If Mr. Brand were freed fintu restraint, be
should not have the slightest objectintiNto •go a shooting
with him on his farms. Had told Mr. Brand that Alder•
man Wood had put down 1,000/. for young Brand, not
10,0001.

Cross-examined by Mr. AUSTIN—The conversation
between Mr. Brand and himself was quite casual.
Had known Mr. Brand upwards of seven years.
Mr. Brand had never made such large pur-
chases of wine as he could wish. One year his
account had amounted to 1481. ; generally it did nut ex.
ceed SOL in a year. Mr. Brand was extremely exact and
punctual in his payments.
Mr. Samuel Symonds, coal-merchant, iiiirnined by Mr.
'Brand—Had seen Mr. Brand frequently a the chess-club
within the last two years; saw him lastin, the latter end
of June, 1829 ; saw nothing in Mr. Brand different from
other men ; saw nothing that induced him to suppose him
insane ; never observed any thing► boisterous or cruses,.
By Mr. Austin—Never beat Mr. Brand at chess, on
account of the excellence of his play. The conversations
that took place were always general. Nothing was said
of Afr. Brand's private affairs.
By the CIIIEF-COMIIISSIONM—.Saw Mr. Brand at the
club in November last.

By a Juror—Had had conversations with insane per.
sons. He always considered Mr. Brand a very peculiar
man, and a person who would make remarks which might
be misunderstood, by those not acquainted with him, but
he was very shrewd and quick in all he undertook.
Mr. N. Domett, jun., ship•biscuit-buker, examined by
Mr. Braud—Had often seen Mr. Brand, and never ob.
served any thing in his conduct approaching to insanity.
Witness often attended with Mr. Brand at the chess.club,
where Mr. Brand attended regularly, and always paid his
beings punctually.
William Calicourt examined by Mr. Brand—Was a
gardener. Had seen Mr. Brand repeatedly during the
last two years. Saw him last at Lord's cricket ground,
but • observed nothing like insanity about him. Witness
went over to Mr. Brand's farm, where they practised
cricket for two hours and upwards, but witness saw no.
thing extraordinary in Mr. Brand's conduct.

Isis witness was cross-examined by Mr. Austin, but
nothing of any consequence was elicited.
By a Juror—Had no conversation with Mr. Brand on
the day he was at his farm.
Mr. Samuel Bailey, stock-broker—Did not recollect
etl:2llilsri,rlo3trilienrd
to
on
cNalonaveitnithnearilel7,t,Altast
at Margate. Ilad never seen anything
oclsilhfk"ete;siien-newgcl uenbiri'e.taymmoiN;V:i;t:sn:
• Mr.• Brand said he had no further questions to ask of
Mr. Brand.
this witness at present, lint should call him another day.
Mr. Brooks examined—Had known Mr. Brand since
1819. Had conversations with Mr. Brand on the 10th
and 11th of June last for two hours and upwards. The
conversation was chiefly on the illness of the King and
general topics.
By Mr. AustiN—The conversation nn the 10th was in
the street, that on the U th on the cricket-ground. Wit-
ness bad taken wine with Mr. Brand, but had never dined
with him. Lived next door to him about eleven years ago.
By the Cuter CostsusSmtisa—Witness. thought him-
self competent, from his intimacy with Mr. Brand, to
judge of his state of mind correctly. Witness was pay-
master to the local militia, of which Mr. Brand was Car
tats. He was also a member of the same cricket club.
Saw Mr. Brand last night, but observed no difference in
his manner. He always considered Mr. Brand a very ra-
tional man. Talked with witness of the present proceed-
ing with the utmost self-possession.
Mr. Matthews, a grocer, of Wondbridge, was then
examined by 111 r. Brand—ltecolletted being at Mrs.
Dashwood'a funeral a year and a half ago; Mr. Beret' was
present. Did not consider Mr. Brand insane. Witness
had had the misfortune to Lave a member of his family
afflicted with insanity. • •
James Horne, a labourer, lived upon Mr. Brand's farm
which he considered to be as well managed us any in the
neighbourhood, if not better.
By Mr. AusTrta—Knew Mr. Larter,.Mr. Brand's stew-
ard, who he always considered to I.te it libel excellent
fanner. It was not good farming to sell the flock on the

Mr. traml...:.Pray, Sir, If you Wanted money to carry
on your farm, and hail no other means of getting it, would
you, or would you not, have sold the thick?
0,, then I umat have soil it,'—(Greatlaughter.).
Mr. Harris was here recalled, when the Chief Coin-
missioner informed him that in consequence Of some slight
discrepantly which hod occurred between his evidence and
that given by Mr. Alderman Wood, it would be necessary
for him to he re-examined. After some slight disewasiun
relative to the nature of the questions which the witntss
was eligible to answer, the Chief Qinimissioner read the
law on the Subject, namely, that it was absolutely nece!;-
Nary that no new questions, with a view to elieit farther
exidence, should be propounded to a witness oh his te
examination.

Mr. Danis was then examined by Mr. Drand—Ml
three of the gentlemen on the Sunday night in question,
raid► that by (witness) had been deceived as .10 Mr-
Brand's staid of mind. Mr. Alderman Wood asked it 1"i
thought it would be safe for Mr. Brand to be in the ho►uu
without a keeper. - Dr. Paris and Mrs. Harris were
present at this time. I told him that I should feel quite
stae with Mr. Brand in a chamber at night.
the Chief Cuxnnmisaioneti am -sure I madestso of

•hat expression. I am sure Dr. Paris and the rent put
the same question to me—they replied that my confidence
woe flout my not' knowing Mr. Brand. Cannot sly
,vhich of the individuals in question made this remark, but
think they all did—they all concurred in it. I said that
ever since I hail known Mr.-Brand, I had never seen any
think dangerous in his conduct.
Mr. Brand again expressed a wish that the witness
•hould. be re-examined relative to what !w hail stated in
I,is former examination, on the subject of Mr. Brand's
daly quantum of wine whilst under his roof, but the Com.
missioner overruled the question.
By Mr. AusuN—Did not witness the affray on the
night in question. I believe the policeman was in the
passage at the time. The keeper was in the parlour.
Alderman Wood, Dr. Paris, Mr. Brand, myself, and Mr.
Harris, were also present. I can swear that all these per.
ions were together itt the same time in the room. Did
not know that any one was with the policeman in the
passage. Could.not say whether the policeman was called
in more than once during the time. Did not know if Dr.
Paris spoke to the policeman. I was in the room when
the policeman was in the passage, and eau swear that I,
did not see the affray between Mr. Brand and, Dr. Paris.
Saw the peliceman with his hand on Mr. Brand's collar.
(The examination was proceeding when our reporter left.)

SHIPPING INTISIILIGENCI4-i THIS DAY,

FROM LLOYD'S.

DEAL, Aua. 30.—Arrived the President, 'Watson,
from St. Michaels.

PORTbMOUTII, Ava. 30.—Arrived bia hlajesty'a, ship
WeHealey, from the Mediterranean. Oif pot t, the Nauti-
lus, Davis, and Export, from Havanna!).

FALMOUTII, Aun. 29.—Arrived off port, the Jonah,
Wilkinson, from Pietnu

LIVERPOOL, Ann. 29.—Arrived the David, Carman,
from New Orleans; General Pike, Lese, from Charleston;
and Fanny, from Quebec. Off port, the Jain► from
Rieheburto.

The Eleanor, from Havannah to London, was spoken
with the 22d of August, in lat. 28, long. 46.
The following arrivals are posted at Lloyd's:—The
Mary Ann, Adams. from Dominica, and Cyriene,-Darrett,
from Grenada, off Margate ; Gloucester, June, from
Iliebebucto, off Tuskar ; and Bon Ton, from St. Übes, oft
Cork; and James Cropper, from Virginia, off Holyhead.