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London, England, 1849-10-31 00:00:00

TIIIR EY-FIRST EDITION.
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N PIIY6ICAL -DISQUALICATIONS, GENERATIVE INCAPA-
CITY, .AND IMPEDIMENTS To SIARRIAGE.
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eldition, enlarged to 196 pages. Just published, price 2s. 6d., or
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111-IE SILENT FRIEND, a Medical Work on
the infirmities and decay of the generative system, from ex-
essive indulgence, infection, and the inordinate me of mercury,
with remarks on Marriage, and the means of obviating certain dis-
,ualideations. Illustrate,' by 24 Coloure4 Engravings. By R. and
PEitltY and CO., Consulting Surgeons, its, Bcrners-street, Ox-
ord-street, London. Published by the Authors : sold by Strange,
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YanT I. treats of the anatomy and physiology of the re-productive
,rgaus, and is illustrated by Six Coloured Engravings.
PART 11. treats of the consequences resulting from excessive indul-
,cnec, and their lamentable effects on the system, producing mental
-cc:A bodily weakness, nervous excitement, and generative ncapacity.
illustrated by Three Explanatory Engravings.
PART 111. treats of the diseases resulting from infection, either in
she primary or secoidary form, and contains explicit directions for
their treatmsat. This section is illustrated tsy Seventeen Coloured
Engravings.
Pam. IV. contains a Prescription for the Prevention of Vices!:
by a simple application, by which the danger of infection ob-
Mated. This important part of the Work should no escs.2e the
eader's notice.

PART V. is devoted to the consideration of inarrlage, and its
duties. The causes of unproductive union are also considered, and
the +vb.le subject critically and philosophicall; inquired into.
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FATAL &CCM ENT.—A. melancholy accident at-
tended with a fatal result occurred at the house of Mr.
William Harris, St. John's-green, Writtle, during the
hours of divine service in tho afternoon of Sunday list.
It appears that Mr. and Mrs. Harris left home in the
afternoon to visit friends at Broomfield, leaving a younger
son and another lad, 18 years of age, to take care of the
house. Soon after they had left, Richard Such, aged 15
(son of Mrs. Such, the village postmis.ress), James Bush,
son of a blacksmith, and W. Horsnell, called in to sit
with young Harris, with whom they were acquainted,
and whilst the latter went out to get some water, Bush,
seeing a patent walking- stick gun hang up about 6 feet
from the floor, took it down from the ceiling to examine
it. Whilst so doing the contents exploded, and the charge
was lodged in the right side of Such, who was sitting by
the fire, and had cautioned Bush that " the gun might be
loaded." Seeing the accident of which unhappily he had
beers the cause, Bush immediately ran for the assistance
of Mr. Barlow, surgeon, who promptly attended, but life
was found to be extinct. The guts when taken down by
Bush was covered with dust, and Mr. Harris, who was
not aware that it was loaded, supposes it must have been
so for three months, whe❑ it was used by an elder sun,
who was visiting him from London, an interval during
which be believes it had not heen touched.
THE KING'S• ROAD, EATON. SQU ARE.—It is under-
stood that an arrangement will speedily bo come to by
which the misunderstanding existing between the owner
of the property and the local authorities on the subject
of lighting, Sta., the portion of Eaton-square called the
King's-road, will be removed, and the place restored to
a state more in keeping with the importance and cha-
racter of time locality. It is believed that the public
mention which has recently been made on the subject
has laiid the effect of urging the attention of the parties
concerned to the disgraceful state of things which has
so lone been suffered to exist to the serious inconvenieace
of theneightmurhood and the general public. The fine
weather h is caused the annoyance to be not so seriously
felt as would have been the case if it had, as usual at
this late period of the season, been otherwise, but it can-
not reasonably be expected to continue, and therefore the
advent of dark nights and bad weather renders it abso-
lutely necessary, for the convenience and safety of the
public, and the credit of all concerned, that the present
state of the place be remedied without any further delay.
TUE MURDER AT PIECOMBE.—A roan named
Banks is in custody at Brighton, where he has under-
gone an examination in private on a charge of being
concerned in the murder of Mr. George Stonehouse
Griffith, at llakegate, in February last. The utmost
secrecy is observt d by the police; and the only thing
which had transpired is that his apprehension has been
caused by some statement made by a poacher now
under sentence at Lewes.
OPENING OF THE GREAT SOUTHERN AND
WESTERN RAILWAY.—This railway was opened for
general traffic, from Dublin to Cork, on Monday.

I THE PEACE CONGRESS.
One of the most numerous meetings witnessed fur
a long period was held last evening in Exeter-hall to
receive a report from the Peace Congress Committee,
and to submit for consideration the future measures
proposed for carrying on the peace movement.
Among the distinguished foreigners present were
General Klspka, the Hungarian commander of the
b:sieged forces lately in Comorn, and General Uiza,
the governor of the citadel, both of whom excited
general attention ; M. Horace Say, Councillor of
State in France, M. Frederic Bastiat, Representative
of the People; M. Joseph Gamier, Secretary of the
Paris Peace Congress ; M. Guillaumin, editor of the
Journal des Economi ales ; M. Leon Say, M. Palonie,
M. llypolyte Dusard, Councillor of State, were also
present, as well as Samuel Gurney, E q , Richard
Cobden, Esq., M.P. ; Rev. W. Brock, E. Miall, Esq.,
President Mahan, of Oberlin College; Charles Gilpin,
Esq , Rev. Mr. Richards, J. Sturge, Esq., &c. At
half-past six o'clock precisely the chair was taken by
Ewart, Esq, M.P.
The CHAIRMAN, after returning thanks for the
honour conferred on him in calling him to fill so
distinguished a position, proceeded to express an
ardent hope that before long the practice of war
would be loudly condemned and reprobated by the
voice of universal Christendom. He hoped the time
was approaching when its peace would never again
be interrupted with the sounds of war; and the very
fact of those blessings which resulted from peace will
stamp with infamy, by a verdict of posterity, those
deeds, and the men whose acts had ensanguined the
page of history. Many terrible atrocities had been
committed during those struggles which took plaoe
on recent occasions, and he trusted those who escaped,
and now resided in England—England which had
been at all times a safe asylum for the unfortunate—
(Cheers)—would meet with that reception which
their merits and misfortunes so eminently entitled
them to receive.—(Hear, and cheers.) Turning
next to his own countrymen, and looking at the
magnificent scene before him, he came to the
irresistible conclusion that peace doctrines
were now making most extensive progress.—(Hear.)
Another meeting would be held to-morrow night in
the large town of Birmingham, and on the following
night, in the vast town of Manchester, the metropolis
of the manufacturing districts, where they were sure
to receive a hearty and enthusiastic welcome.—
(Cheers.) Perhaps, on that occasion, he might be
permitted to advert to the satisfaction which he, in
common with all who had seen it, felt by the
announcement lately made by his Royal Highness
Prince Albert—(Cheers)—with respect to the great
commercial congress proposed to he held in London.
—(Cheers.) They (the Peace Society) were blamed
for holding a Peace Congress in Paris during the
present year ; but, in the course of two years, all
that was beautiful in art and manufacture to be
found in every part of the world, and in every
country, would be assembled in their metropolis.—
(Cheers.) That noble project would undoubtedly do
vast good to the cause of commerce and manufactures;
and not alone to their own country, or their own
people, but to all of every nation and climate,
inasmuch as the exhibition would be thrown open
to the industry, and commerce, and skill of the
whole world. As a friend of peace, he (the Chairman),
respected and honoured Prince Albert—(Cheers)—
for the course he had pursued not only did honour to
his intelligence and feeling, but, in his opinion,
would immortalise his name, and cause it to be hailed
with blessings wherever it was known. Then, as to
the feeling between England and France, and the
danger of a war between those two great nations, he
had no hesitation in saying that England wished for
the peace, and prosperity, and happiness of France.—
(Cheers.) They did not, indeed, in this country wish
to see that great nation decked or clothed in the garb
of wild revolutionary violence; but they desired that
her greatness and majesty should be supported with
their ancient dignity.—(Cheers.) Could any country
contain within itself greater resources than that
mighty kingdom—that mighty republic—(A burst of
applause)—if only fairly allowed to develope her
gigantic strength, which could only be done by the
two principles of liberty and peace. He hoped Eng-
-1 and and France would enter into an alliance which
would not only be enduring, but everlasting, and that,
as related by Collins, in one of his stories, of which
they must have all a recollection, the Gaul would be
found linked with the Briton, in the holy ties of bro-
therly love and affection. But they would hear in
words far better than he could utter those sentiments
from their friends who came from France to honour
them by their presence that evening.— (Cheers.)
Perhaps he had delayed the meeting already too long
—(Cries of " No, no")—but France, England,
America, and Belgium, the four freest countries in
the world, were for peace ; and he believed those
principles would triumph in the end, seeing they
were in favour of order, of freedom, of peace, and
Christianity. The Hon. Gentleman resumed his seat
amid loud cheers.
The Rev. Mr. RICHARDS next said, that he was
requested by the Peace Congress committee to present
them with an account of what had been dente within
the last twelve months. He would do so, however,
in as brief a manner as he possibly could, by making
a few observations, as he preferred doing so to reading
a lengthy document in the shape of a report, which,
however, would be published in proper time. The
Peace Congress Society was established at a meeting
held in the Hall of Commerce about that time
twelve months. As Mr. Cobden was about to
bring the question of arbitration during the
ensuing session before Parliament, they used every
effort to rouse public attention to the subject;
they issued tracts and sent circulars to the clergy-
men of all religious denominations, and in the end
the sound outside of doors made an impression which
could not be misunderstood in the Commons House of
Parliament. He well recollected that on a previous
occasion, when their excellent friend, Charles Hindley,
brought forward the question in the same place, it
was received with a supreme burst of laughter; and
when Mr. Cobden had the moral courage—(Cheers)
—last year to follow the example of that Hon. Gen-
tleman, it was believed that it would have been met
in the same way. But what was done outside doors
made a great impression on the susceptible minds of
their legislators—(A laugh)—and on a division 81
'Members were found to support the motion.—(Cheers)
The second duty of the Society was to bring about a
Peace Congress in Paris; and for that purpose they
deputed their two secretaries, Elihu 13urritt and him-
self, to proceed to the French capital, in order
to obtain the co-operation of some distinguhhed
men in that city. They saw M. de Lamartine—
(Cheers)—who would have been with them that
evening but for the state of his health. They were
assisted by M. E. de Girardin and other distinguished
gentlemen, some of whom were then present
at that meeting. A committee was composed, and
M. Gamier appointed secretary, to whose activity and
exertions were owing in a great measure the success
of the Congress. Every effort was made in Paris,
Belgium, and London to effect so desirable an object,
and to make it as imposing as possible ; and at length,
on the 12th of August, they assembled in the Salle
St. Cecilia, presided over by that well known and
distinguished writer, Victor Hugo.—(Cheers.) When
the names were read over, there were found repre-
sentatives not only from England, Scotland, Ireland,
and Wales, from several departments of France, from
Germany, Belgium, Holland, &c.; and not only from
those countries, but from the United States of
America.—(Cheers.) It was a noble sight to see
men who heretofore had been taught to regard each
other's country as hostile, now uniting heart and hand
to promote the great cause of peace throughout the
world.—(Cheers.) In that Congress a resolution
was passed declaring arbitration to be the proper mode
of settling international disputes by means of a su-
preme court to be composed ofall nations. It also recom
mended that all countries should proceed at once to
disarm, and condemned the practice of giving loans
and taxes for the purpose of war.—(Hear, hear.)
That was what had been done by the Congress dur-
ing its most important sitting. He could not close
his account, however, without returning his grateful
acknowledgments to the French Government and
people for their generosity and kindness.—(Loud
cheers.) in consequence of the condition of France,
it was deemed necessary by the authorities that all
persons holding meetings should obtain an authoriza-
tion empowering them to do so, and in their instance
the Minister of the Interior granted the authority in
the handsomest manner; and not only that, but al-
lowed them to enter France without passports, and
without the customary search of their baggage
when they first landed from England.—(Loud
cheers.) The Minister of Public Works paid
them also the greatest attention; but to
the Minister of Foreign Affairs were they
principally indebted, for he invited 700 or 800 of
the deputies who attended the Congress to partake
of the hospitalities of his mansion. If he (Mr.
Richards) were asked What good they had done by the
Congress of Paris, his answer was, that they linked
together the most intelligent of all nations, so that if
hereafter the peace of Europe should be menaced by
kings or monarchs, a voice should arise which would
be heard in the councils of princes and rulers—and
not only heard, but understood.—(Cheers.) They
had also shown the nations of Europe what the feeling
of the public mind in England was, and that certain
organs of the press, which set themselves up as the

Mr. J. B. SMITH, M P., seconded the resolution.
Mr. SAMUEL GURNEY having addressed the meet-
ng in support of the motion,
Mr. COBDEN presented himself as the next speaker,
and was received with the most tumultuous cheering,
which lasted for several minutes. He commenced
by reading the resolution which he was about to pro-
pose. It was in effect "that this meeting refers,with
the highest satisfaction to those assurances of sym-
pathy in this movement which were conveyed in the
letters just read from Paris and other places, and
it hails with delight the presence of the gentlemen
who have honoured this assembly on the present
occasion, which they trust will tend powerfully
to advance peace and good-will throughout
the world." He said it was exactly two
years since this island had been frightened
from its propriety by the cry of a threatened invasion
from France. They all remembered how great was
the alarm on that occasion. He had heard a great
deal of talk then of the probability of the French
army marching into London at one end, and the
Horse-guards marching out of it at the other end.—
(Laughter.) They might recollect that the highest
military authority in the country had swelled the cry
of alarm, and that orders had been given to prepare
additional coast defences, and to increase the general
armaments of the country, for the purpose of repelling
the attacks of hostile France. What, however, did
the men of peace do on that occasion ? He could
only say for himself it was the wicked cry that was
then raised that had brought him into the ranks of the
peace party. The peace party stated that they believed
the French had no intention of making a wanton
attack upon this country. They did more—they ,
proposed to go and seek this fierce and warlike
people. They now came to tell them that they
had paid that visit, and that the hand which
they had tendered to the French people had been
most cordially grasped by them.—(Cheers). He
now had the pleasure of seeing a deputation there
from France; and, in the name of the association, he
begged to tender them his hearty welcome.—(Cheers.)
l'he same organs of the press that had tried to per-
suade the English people that the French were ready
to make war upon this country, now told them that
they only feared that the French people had become
so pacific that they would not take an interest in
foreign politics. Did they think that they would
ever learn modesty after this exposure ? He would,
however, wait until to-morrow morning before he
would venture an opinion upon this subject.—
(Laughter.) Now, he always liked to take up his
position upon what their enemies called their weakest
plank. He wanted to show, as a practical man and
politician, that he could not only repel an attack
made upon his flank, but also that he could demolish
these statesmen upon their own ground. The most
important kind of state craft was diplomacy. Now
he would prove that the advocates of the pace prin-
ciples were the best diplomatists. They had lately
sid warnshad
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Northern powers. The peace of this country, however,
appepacreeenn
was preserved in that quarter by the understanding
nt
white existed between France and England.—
(Cheers.) But who was it that had occasioned this
good understanding ? Was it the men who, two
years ago, called out for more steam-docks and more
military armaments? No, it was the men who went
carer with confidence and amity to France who
placed faith in the French people, and who believed
they possessed justice and magnanimity. These were
the men that had caused this good understanding.—
(Cheers.) It was this also that rendered war between
Russia and Turkey impossible. What was the other
essential of state craft ? Why, finance. Now, what
was their financial position just now ? There was a
great movement in the country now for financial
reform.—(Great cheering.) There could be no
financial reform but by diminishing the armaments,
and taking other precautions against war. What
was the amount of their gross expenditure for all
purposes, besides the purposes of war, and war
preparations ? Last year the expenditure of the
country was 54,000,0001. Out of that more than
47,000,0001. were expended upon the interest of
the debt for past wars, and for the expenses of the
standing army. 7,000,0001. out of the 54,000,0001.
was sufficient to pay the whole expenses of the civil
government, the civil list, the Queen's establishment,
the administration of justice, of the poor-law offices,
the Home and Foreign Secretaries' offices—in fact,
this sum was
,sufficient to defray the expenditure for
conducting the whole machinery of the Government.
He would show them, then, who were the real prac-
tical financial reformers. He proposed to adopt the
same principle between nations as was adopted be-
tween private individuala—namely, arbitration.—
(Cheers.) They were told that this principle might
be very good in theory, but it was impracticable.
Now he wanted them to make the experiment, for he
had not sufficient confidence in their judgments to
take their word for anything:-(Laughter.) In the
next session he intended to propose that they should
see whether they could not induce foreign Govern-
ments to join with them in diminishing the amount
of their standing forces.--(Hear.) He had put this
point privately before statesmen of both countries,
and he had never heard them say anything else but
that that was the very thing that would suit them.
When, however, he proposed that one of them should
begin by making a rational proposal to the other,
they seemed to be perfectly at a loss to know how
they were to set about the matter. Now, until they
had made the trial, he for one would not believe that
the thing was impracticable. The fleets and the navy
of this country had been kept up solely in reference
to the navy of France. Now, if the Governments
of both countries continued much longer to pursue
this same system, financial ruin would meet them—
they
would get themselves into the Gazette, and then
they would not deserve their certificates from the
hands of their country. They were now told that
these armaments were not kept up for fear of wars
between nations, but the wars of rebellion were the
great evil of the day. If this be the reason as-
signed for keeping up so large a force, then he would
say that this system had been tried long enough to
prove that it does not answer.—(Cheers.) When he
bad been invited two years ago to attend the Brussels
conference, he mentioned that there were 2,000,000
of men in the pay of the different Governments of
Europe. They
found that in the midst of these
2,000,000 of men there was scarcely one throne in
Europe that was not tottering to its base. Where
three soldiers were then employed there were four
now placed under pay. In order to account for such
proceedings he was induced to think that the Govern-

tnents were anxious to reduce their respective coun-
tries to such a state of inextricable confusion that no
other men could undertake their offices. In the same
way as school boys act when they do not want to
part with their apples—they rub them in the dirt,
and thus prevent other boys from asking for them.
—(Laughter.) lie had often been surprised that
they did not advertise for somebody with a little
common sense to conduct their affairs. If, however,
the people are satisfied to pay for the support of an
idle soldiery for the purpose of oppressing them, why
let them do so ; he should not interfere to prevent
them.—(gear, hear.) He would do everything that
he could to prevent persons lending money for the
purpose of keeping up such armaments. He would
not go so far as to say that their demonstration here
had prevented Austria getting one shilling of the