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London, England, 1847-04-29 00:00:00

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No. 17,039. LONDON, THURSDAY EVENING

SIT Ny APRIL 29, 1847.
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NATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE ASSU-
RANCE SOCIETY.
OFFICE, 26, coRmuLL, LONDON.
Capital 500,000/.
Empowered by Act of Parliament.
The system of Deferred Annuities, originally proposed by the Na-
tional :Loan Fund Life Assurance Society, for the better advance-
ment of the objects of Benefit and Friendly Societies, having received
the approbation of a considerable body cf the active members and
officers of those Institutions, and the Directors of the National Loan
Fund Society having been urgently solicited by them to establish a
Branch °dice in connexion with tho.a gocietles and the Operative
Classes generally, in which their services might he successfully en-
gaged, a Commi' 'se has been sanctioned by the Directors to open
communication with the different Societies, with the view of more
effectually d'sseminating the valuable benefits amongst the indus-
trious classes, and a plan has been aroposed with that object.
ADDRESS OF THE COMMITTEE.
Many praiseworthy but ineffectual attempts have been made to
bring within the scope and operation of the laws of mortality and
money the savings of the industrious classes, as well as various cal-
culations regulating their distribution, having for their object either
immediate, contingent, or deferred benefits.
A slight examination, however, will demonstrate that the con-
struction of these associations or societies is defective; and that in-
stead of affording an easy access and a free choice of investment,
whicl. 'should be the privilege of every one, they confine too nar-
rowly the •*.annel through which a benefit can alone he secared ;
and, in proportion as their action is circumscribed and embarrassed,
their utility is limited. For example, it is not to every individual
or to every class amongst the industrious community, that provision
in case of sickness is an object of such importance as to call for a
pecuniary sacrifice ; while to others such a provision appears more
attractive, and the loss of employment caused by sickness is a risk
against which they desire to be guarded. For this anomalous state
of things there is an effective and simple remedy ; that is to say,
Instead of covering, by one weekly or annual payment, two or more
contingent or deferred benefits, so to arrange it that each separate
benefit should have its separate contribution.
It is to not having observed 'this rule, and to the association of
two dissimilar functions. and by confounding a sick allowance and
Cu annuity fund in one and the sell-same payment, that much of the
evils and mismanagement has arisen amongst Ilei:efit Societies.
No mechanism can be so perfect for the management of a sick -
ress-fund provision as that afforded by the constant sectional asso-
ciation and watchfulness of the several members composing it . By
this means a thorough and constant check is mutually exercised, and
none but the really sick are likely to become chargeable upon it.
But the same perfection, or the same security, is seldom attainable
where a fund is to be accumulated through a succession of years,
and where results are to bear out calculations, money investment
being in general beyond the experience of the industrious classes.
For these reasons it is clear that the funds destined for a provision in
sickness should be kept entirely distinct from the fund intended as a
provision for old age :-
Ist. Because the laws of sickness and mortality, though apparently
connected, do not depend on the same calculation.
2d. Because there are a great number who, in order to secure a
larger provision in old age are willing to take the risk of providing
for probable sickness on themselves.
3d. Because the responsibility of managing a provision for old age,
continued to a distant period is, in a great measure, incompatible
with voluntary associations, fluctuating laws, and individual irre-
sponsibility, and more exposed to a failure in the performance of
such a contract , that when undertaken on the same principles that
ordinarily govern commercial bodies.
4th. Because the expenses of providing for sickness must, when
united In the same payment with provision for old age, tend to dimi-
nish still more this provision : nor is it wisdom or good policy to en-
danger the one for the sake of the other.
Impressed with these convictions, and with an intimate knowledge
of the discussions passing within the boson if many of the existing
Friendly and Benefit Societies, the parties whose names are here-
unto attached, have had several meetings, with a view of proposing
or adopting a remedy for those and other evils ; and in this manner
to give an additional force to the principles of brotherhood, unity,
and mutual aid, on which friendly societies are based, by guarding
them from the risks of sudden dissolution.
After much diligent search amongst the combinations ingeniously
proposed from time to time for the attainment of one of the principal
objects of Friendly and Benefit Societies, they have found none equal
in simplicity and comprehensiveness of design, as well as forethought
and sympathy for the wants of the industrious classes, as the plan
proposed by the National Loan Fund Life Assurance Society. It is
true that the author if that plan has flumished an argument against
provision in sickness; but, without concurring in the immediate ex-
pediency of abandoning a provision in sickness, no one can read the
other pal tof the plan itself, without being fully sa.isfled that the
convcn'ence and safety of Friendly and Venefit Societies will be
greatly secured and consulted, by separating the payment of a sick
allowance from an annuity for old age.
A deputation having waited on the directors of the National Loan
Fund, who met in the handsomest manner the overtures made to
them for the establishment of a separate office for the transaction of
business connected wills Friendly and Benefit Societies, and the in-
dustrious classes in general, resolutions have been entered into, con-
stituting the undersigned as a Committee, with power to add to its
number, for the promulgation of the benefits contained in the an-
nexed prospectus, under the guarantee of the Capital of the Society,
and which, without interfering with the numerous objects connected
with the institution of Benefit and Friendly Societies, will in their
opinion greatly enlarge their sphere of utility, and afford a protection
to the working classes in old age and adversity, Which nothing up to
the present day has adequately secured to them.
Thomas Burthom, P.C.R., Ancient Order of Foresters.
John Fussell, C.R„ Ancient Order of Foresters.
John H. Gordon, D.S., Ancient Order of Foresters.
James Hale, D.C.R., Ancient Order of Foresters.
Henry Hunt, P.G., Manchester Unity of Odd Fellows.
Joseph Nugent, Pro. C.S., Manchester Unity of Odd Fellows.
Joseph Reeks, 8.0. F., Order of Old Friends.
Samuel Timbrell, D.C.R., Ancient Order of Foresters.
DEFERRED ANNUITIES.
Example.-A person aged 24 next birthday, by the annual pay-
ment of 11. Gs., or quarterly payment of 75., or monthly payments
of 2s. 2d., may secure, on attaining the age of 60, tile option of re-
ceiving Annuity, 101. 19s. 2d. ; Cash down, 1971. 3s. ; or a Policy
on his Life, 1371. 17s.
Example.-A person aged 26 next birthday, may secure, on at-
taining the age of 60, an Annuity of 101., with the other options, by
the annual payment of 11.65. 9d., or a single payment of 221.175.3 d.;
or on payment of 6/. 14s. ad. for disparity, he will be entitled to
the same benefits by an annual payment of 18s. I id., the same as
or age 20.
Example.-1. person aged 30 next birthday, by the annual pay-
ment of 11. 65., or quarterly payment of 75., or monthly payment
of 2s. 2d., may secure on attaining the age of 65, the option of re-
ceiving Annuity, 181. Os. 4d.; cash down, 1481. 12s. ; or a policy on
his life 1751. 1 is.
Example.-A person aged 35 next birthday, by the annual pay-
ment of 11. fas., or quarterly payment of 7a., or monthly payment
of 2s. 21., may secure, on attaining the age of 65, the option of re-
ceiving Annuity, M. Os. 4d. ; cash down, 1481. 12s. ; or a policy on
his life, 1731. 1 ls.

IRELAND.

DUBLIN, APRIL 26.--The provincial accounts. :show
that typhus fever is still increasing, whilst it is generally
admitted there is less of extreme destitution. A malig-
nant fever has invariably been the attendant of ,
or even of general scarcity of food in Ireland.. The
public bad received due warning long since in the
able pamphlet of Dr. Corrigan, who pointe d out
the necessity of timely exertion in the way of as oratory
regulations, increased hospital accommodation, and. iiffec-
tive arrangements in the supply of wholesome f; )od, as
the sure means of checking such a pestilence. B at, not-
withstanding, the visitation has been allowed tot ako the
country by surprise, and little disposition is ei ren now
evinced to afford efficient local co-operation to tile. Go-
vernment and the Board of Health.
Comm. OF GALW AY. —LOUGIIREA.—We :tl4) in-
formed that at present there are 250 fever patients in the
hospital of the workhouse, and that during the List week
no fewer than thirty-two deaths have occurred. %within
that establishment.

of this port), chartered by the British Association for
the relief of the Irish poor. Her cargo consists of whole
wheaten meal, Indian meal, pork, beef, and cheese-..
all of which have been placed in the Government stores,
being transferred by the British Association to the Go-
vernment, to be by them sold at market prices.—Gal-
way Vindicator.
Coax, APRIL, 24.—Supplies of grain to our market
from the farmers continue most scanty. The advance
and excitement in the leading English markets has im-
parted a decidedly firmer and healthier feeling to ours,
and stll descriptions met free sale at improved prices.
Wheat advanced ls. to 2s. on the week. In Indian corn
we have had a considerable trade, and an advance of ss.
per ton has been fully established within the last few
days. For Indian meal a great demand continues for
the interior at a similar advancement.
LOUGIIREA, Aram 22.—The supply of corn to-day
was large, but prices were on the advance. Good seed
oats brought from 235. to 255. per brl. Potatoes, of
which there was a large market, were also on the rise,
being from ls. 2d. to ls. 6d. per stone.
Griavrerryyowesetnerdpaa3s..sedotnene
sailL iosfiEshaiipcsx(,neAwrilamrriv2a4ls.
is an American barque, another a spanish schooner, the
TinTh oure
rick Examiner.
greater part, if not the entire, laden with food.—Lime-

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SLIGO, APRIL 24.—Typhus fever is by no m.eans on
the decrease; on the contrary, it is growing worse every
day. It has spread from the environs of the town—
where the poor live—into our leading streets, a: ad there
is not a leading street in Sligo free from it. As the
warm weather approaches we fear the pestilence will be-
come more prevalent. Unfortunately there is nor account
kept by any of our parish officers of the 'limber of
deaths which occur, but we know that funerals are now
nfeq
more general than ever we remembered them, and they
have ceased to create any surprise or astonishment.
CLONMEL WORKHOUSE. —• Is ,co w-knee of the
alarming increase of sickness inweorkhottsft"of this
union, the guardians found it neceasary, at their meeting
on Thursday, to appoint an assistant physician.

COUNTY OF WEXFORD.--ENNISCORTHY woßreatousE.
—Fever is making dreadful ravages in the Enniscorthy
Workhouse. Fifteen deaths occurred on last Wednes-
day, and seventeen on Thursday. Mr. Kennedy, the
clerk, and his wife, are both labouring severely under
the disease—Mr. Kennedy so severely that slight hopes
are entertained of his recovery.
INFLUX OF PAUPERS FROM ENGLAND.--A /meeting
of the officers of health, magistrates, and other local
functionaries of the city of Cork was held on Tuesda)
last, the Mayor presiding.
Dr. LYONS recommended a prompt and liberal sub-
scription. It was a matter of life or death, and all
should exert themselves. Paupers were not only pour-
ing in from all parts of the country, but the city was
infested by land and water. Last week a great num-
ber were brought over from Wales and parts of Eng-
land, and when the Vagrant Act would be put into
operation they would have them sent over here in thou-
bands.

After some discussion,
Dr. LYONS proposed the following resolution :
" That the mayor, churchwardens, and officers of the
Board of Health be requested to continue a stair of able-
bodied, and, if possible, well-disciplined men, to be
placed at the principal entrances of the city to prevent
the further influx of country paupers."
Captain BROUGHTON (the Government Inspector)
said it would be absolutely necessary to have some
house at the bounds of the city to give them a lodging
for the night, and some food when they approached the
city, and then to make them return home. The crea-
tures coming iu from the country were generally in the
last state, and unless something that way was done they
would die.

The resolution of Dr. Lyons was ultimately adopted.
Mr. LLOYD proposed—" That instructions be given
to the meeting to confer with the committee of the
Fever Hospital that the Cork Fever Hospital be in future
supported from the rates of the union, as a ward of the
workhouse."

Alderman T. LYONS seconded the resolution, which
was carried.

Alderman T. ThroNs then proposed the following re-
solution:—" That the mayor be requested to issue a
proclamation under the provisions of the Act 59th
George 111., for the exclusion of infected persons, &c.,
out of the city of Cork, to prevent contagion."
The resolution, being seconded by Mr. COOAN, was
adopted.
The meeting then adjourned.

SHOCKING MURDERS IN NORTH- TIPCERARY.—A
letter from a correspondent of the Dublin Evening Post,
dated Nenagh, April 25, says :—" I regret to inform
you that on Friday night last a barbarous murder was
committed in the barony of Lower Ormond, in this
county. A respectable man, of the name of Liddell,
who had been steward to Mr. Synge, was shot dead at
his house in the village:of Terryglass. This unfortunate
man bore an excellent character, and as yet the cause of
the bloody deed has not transpired."
The Tipperary Constitution says --" A poor man,
named Patrick Louergan, was brutally murdered on Sa-
turday night, near his own door, at Killeagh, in the
neighbourhood of Newcastle, by two men, who robbed
him of a hundred weight of meal, which he had pur-
chased in this town."

LIFE ASSURANCE.
Example. —A person at the age of 30 next birthday may secure
the sum of 1001. payable at his death, whenever it may happen, and
also participate in theAnnnal Divlsle* of Profits, by the annual pay-
ment of 21. 9s. 3d.

THE LATE T. B. MARTIN, ESQ,., M.P., AND DEATH
or Miss MARTIN.—A communication was received in
town this evening from Ballinahincla, announcing the
death of Miss Martin, the daughter and heiress of the
late representative for Galway, under the most distres-
sing circumstances ; indeed, it is said that on hearing of
the death of her beloved parent she swallowed poison
and instantly expired. The estate of Mr. Martin was,
in regard to extent, a principality. It extended from
the bridge of Galway in a tolerably straight line of
sixty miles, by about thirty in breadth. The length of
his avenue has often been the subject of dispute. From
the gate house on the high road to his house is upwards
of twenty-one miles in length, and his tenantry number
about 10,000 souls ; still Mr. Martin was not a wealthy
man. The property is heavily encumbered ; but a couple
of years ago, when money was easily procurable on good
security, Sir Matthew Barrington negotiated loans on
moderate interest, amounting to about 250,0001., by
which Mr. Martin was to have paid off the incumbrances
on the estate, and in many instances save some four or
five per cent. interest. By this death it is presumed the
lenders are relieved from their contracts, doubtless to
their very great satisfaction.
HORRIBLE MURDER BY A BROTHER AND HIS WIFE,—
On Wednesday last an inquest was held at Killavullen,
in the county of Cork, on the body of William Sheehan,
of Castleinafoer, who had been missing for five weeks
previously. The body was found in the river Black-
water, by a fisherman. It appeared in evidence that
William Sheehan had placed a horse of his brother's in
pound, and on the day after the murder it was to be
sold. Denis Sheehan, the accused, sent a friendly mes-
sage to the deceased, to come to his house, which he
I did ; and the servant-woman of the accused deposed
I that after he came in the female prisoner sent her out
to drive the cow to the stubble field. As she was re-
turning Mrs. Sheehan desired her to go back and stop
with the cow till she called her in. When re-admitted
she observed the fire place very dirty, and also slops
about the bed on which the deceased was lying when
she was sent out. The deceased was never seen alive
afterwards, and when the neighbours inquired for him,
his brother and sister-in-law said lie had gone off and
enlisted. The deceased had sold his interest in his farm
to his brother Denis for 501., which it appears is still
due. There was a strong prima facie case made out
against the prisoners. Dr. Tuckey deposed that he
made a post inorte:n examination of the body, which was
in au advanced state of decomposition. The front part
of the scalp was bare to the bone. The skull was frac-
tured. The brain was quite putrid, but entire. Was
of opinion that the injuries were produced by a blunt
instrument before the body was thrown into the water.
The jury returned a verdict of wilful murder against
Denis Sheehan and Kitty Sheehan his wife.
MURDER.—A poor old man, named Patrick Lonergan,
was brutally murdered on Saturday night, near his own
door at Killeauh, in the neighbourhood of Now Castle, by
two men, who robbed him of a hundred weight of meal,
whieh ho had purchased in this town. Surgeon Sweeoy,
who made a postmortem examination of the body, stated
that his death was caused by the pressure of blood on
the brain, from the vessels ruptured by the blows given
the unfortunate deceased.—Tipperary Constitution.
DEATH OF THE BOHAN CATHOLIC BISHOP OF CLON-
FERT.—We have to announce to-day the death of another
member of the hierarchy of Ireland—the Right Rev.
Thomas Coen, Bishop of Clonfert, in the archiepiscopal
province of Connaught.,--Pilet.
DESTRUCTION OF FOOD.—The Pilot says—We most
willingly publish the following communication. We do
not believe the k
fact; but we Lave heard it stated many
times, ad thin it our duty thus publicly to repeat it:—
" To the Commissioners of the Ballast Board and Metro-
politan Police.
" Gentlemen,—lt having cost the city and trade of
Dublin immense sums of money to clear the bar of our
port and deepen the river, I beg to direct your attention
to the universal report through the city that large quan-
tities of corn hare been removed from the Custom-house
stores after midnight, and thrown into the Liffey. I
have observed in the papers that upvvards of six hundred
men were working in these stores. Was this their em-
ployment? Surely, if too bad for human food, it might
have answered the unfortunate swine and dogs, wtich
feel the famine sorely.
ex But If too bad for that purpose,
it would have made t manure for th© small
potato holdings.
A similar mode of export was adopted in 1817, and
the parties' names are.familiar to us. It is your duty
to hold a public investigation, and should such bo the
to levy penalties from the parties for the new em-
fact,
1 anent afforded
.to the ballast dredges, and give the
p 1)3
public an opportunity of handing their names to poste-
rity along with the black lists of 1800 and 1817, which
should be engraved on tables of brass, and placed on the
gates of every poor-house in the country.—l am, Gen
donee, your obedient servant,

Example.—A person at the age of 25 next birthday, by the pay-
ment of 4s. per month, or Is. per week, may secure the sum of
1121.55. payable at his death, whenever it may happen, and like-
wise share in the annual profits of the Society.

F. FERGUSON cAitnoux, secretary.

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°'B, Westland-row, April 26, 1847.
W.
"J. LI.EYLE .
REPEAL ASSOCIATION.—The weekly meeting of the
T. S. Butler, Esq.,
Association was held this day ;
M.P. O
,in the chair. Mr. John 'Connell submitted to
the meeting au abstract of returns, as yet received by
the Conamittee of the Association, of the deaths by
famine. The rent for the week was announced to be
241. 16s. 3d.
GALWAY.—The beautiful iron steamer, tho Queen
(Captain Williams, commander), the property of James
Hartley, Esq., of Datilm, and lately on the Southarunton
station, arrived at our docks on Thursday evening last
(being the first merchant one that ever entered the docks

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PRICE SD.

• gelation of the society, as required by the Charter, four
vacancies in the council will be declared annually, and
• four new members elected to fill them.
The reserved fund now amounts to the sum of 2,195!.
16s. 4d. With the view of increasing this fund more
rapidly, for the purpose of obtaining a gallery and as-
sisting in carrying out efficiently the great objects of the
society, it is proposed that a reserve of 2i per cent. of
the amount of each annual subscription (or 61 in the
pound), shall be made.
The council consider this fund to be of the greatest
importance to the permanent prosperity of the associa-
tion, and they invite all who think with them, and are
members of the association on other than selfish' motives,
to pay their subscriptions early in the year, by which
means a considerable addition in the shape of interest
would be made to it annually, without any personal
sacrifice.
With this same end in view, and at the suggestion of
subscribers who objected to the trouble of an annual
payment, it is proposed to receive subscriptions in
advance; and it is resolved that " each member who
pays for ten or more years, shall receive one of the
society's medals in silver, at the time of payment, in
addition to the advantage to which he may be annually
entitled." In the event of the death of a member so
subscribing, the amount will merge in the funds of the
society.
The following is a statement of the receipts and dis—
bursements:—
The cost of 9btaining the 'barter was 4071. 17a., but
as this is in expenditure made for the advantage of
future, as well as present members, the council propose
to charge the present year's subscription with a portion
of it only, and to charge the four succeeding years in
like manner.

£ s. d.
Expenses as per general account 2,491 1 7
Two-and-a-Half per Cent. carried to 1
Reserved Fund 446 15 6
Sum allotted for statuettes in bronze,
porcelaine, cast-iron, and plaster, also 1,090 0 0
medals and lithographs
Estimated amount for engraving, paper, 1
1,813 2 11
&c., of prints
Ditto, ditto, outlines 1,300 0 0
Set apart for expenditure by prinholders 10,730 0 0

17,871 0 0
The accounts have been examined and found correct
by three members of the Finance Committee, and by
two gentlemen from the body of subscribers, viz,
James Stewart, Esq., one of the Secretaries of the Bank
of England, and J. Smith, Esq., of the Consul's-office, to
whom the thanks of the council are due.
The amount set apart, according to this statement, for
the purchase of works of art, viz., 10,7304 will be thus
allotted :

at
30 works at 10 3OO
40 works at 15 . 6OO
36 works at 20
36 works at 25
28 works at 30
28 works at 40
20 works at 50
15 works at 60
12 works at 70
12 works at 80
6 works at 100 600
5 works at 150
3 works at 200
2 works at 300

273 10,730
To these are to be added .twenty bronzes of " Iris
Ascending," fifty statuettes of " Innocence," thirty
casts in iron of "Thalia," and 273 lithographs of "La
Fleur's Departure," and thirty silver medals commemo-
rative of Flaxman.
Mr. Marshall's group " The First Whisper of Love,"
commissioned by the council for a prizeholder of 1845,
having proved very satisfactory, the council thought it
desirable to prepare thirty casts of it in plaster, and
these will also be included in the distribution to-day,
making in the whole 706 works of art. The total sum
thus appropriated, including the cost of outlines and
engravings, is 14,9331. 2s. 11d.
To shorten the time occupied in the distribution, a
similar course to that adopted last year is proposed.
The bronzes will be allotted to the first twenty names
drawn consecutively at the close of the general distribu-
tion ; the casts of " The First Whisper of Love" will
bo allotted to the next thirty names, similarly drawn,
the casts in iron of " Thalia," to the next thirty names
similarly drawn ; the statuettes of " Innocence" to the
next fifty names ; the medals to the following thirty ;
and each subscriber whose name is found to stand in the
subscription-list next after each of the prizeholders in
the general distribution, will be entitled to receive a
lithograph. Notice of the latter will be sent in the
course of two days. The other prizeholders will receive
intimation of the result by to-night's post.
The desire felt by the council to have such a selection
made by the prizeholders as may confer credit on the
association, and aid in properly carrying out its real
purpose, has been constantly expressed by them. Now,
however, and always they would repeat it, urging prize-
holders to consider the Art-Union an instrument for the
encouragement and diffusion of art, and not a company
for securing personal advantages to the subscribers.
The Council invite them most seriously to consider well
before making their selection, and in the event of a want
of an acquaintance with art, to seek the assistance of
qualified friends.

- The desirability of confining the right of selection to
the Council has recently been mooted. Your Council
would greatly deplore such a change, and, furthermore,
would consider it their duty to oppose it by every means
in their power, as being calculated not merely
to lessen the good effects of the Association, but
ultimately to destroy it altogether, and to do
great injury to art and artists. The council aro con-
firmed by experience in the opinion already expressed by
them on other occasions, that by placing the selection in
the hands of the prizeholders themselves, much good is
done. Great additional interest in the subject is excited,
personal inquiry and examination are induced, compari-
son between works is instituted, and knowledge ob-
tained. In this way, too, all classes of art-works find a
market; whereas were the selections all made by the
same five or six individuals, a bias would exist even with
the best intentions towards works of some particular
character and style, to say nothing of the possibility of
personal favouritism, and thus injury would be done to
other classes of art. It should be remembered, too, in
discussing this question fully, which cannot be attempted
here, under the present arrangements a large sum is an-
nually added by the prizeholders to the amount expended
by the Art-Union on works of art, which could not be
the case if the pictures were selected by a committee.
Moreover, allowing the prizeholders to select is so much
more popular than the contrary course would be, that
the change could not fail to lessen the number of sub-
scribers most materially, thus interfering with one great
object of the society, that of interesting the masses in
matters of art, and affording them the means of enjoying
them.
To familiarise the people at large with the best pro-
ductions of art is the first step towards ensuring such a
progress in the arts as may be called national. Until
now, large numbers of even the educated public have
been ignorant of the best characteristics of art, and un-
able fully to enjoy the intellectual pleasures it offers.
When a people sympathise in art, find enjoyment in it,
and feel it to be an indispensable need, they will become
their own educators ; but not till then, and then
only, may artists be expected to achieve great things.
" The arts," as a recent American writer remarks,
"are no luxury, no mere ornament and stimulus to a
civic and complicated existence, as the worldling and the
ascetic alike delight in representing them to be, but the
herbarium in which are preserved the fairest flowers of
man's existence ; the magic mirror, by whose aid all its
phases are interpreted, the circle into which the various
spirits of the elements may be invoked, and made to
reveal the secret they elsewhere manifest only in large
revolutions of time ; and what philosophy with careful
steps and anxious ear has long sought in vain, is often-
times revealed at once by a flash from this torch."
A true education in art has been defined to consist in
a lively susceptibility of the emotion of beauty, and in a
fixed determination of the principle of taste towards that
which is beautiful, analogous to that of the reason to-
wards truth and reality,---rather than in acquaintance
with works of art, or even accurate perception of the
beauties of any particular work.
The perception of truth, and harmony, and beauty,
where obscure and disguised, is one of the distinctions of
genius. To make these visible to all is one of its
powers.

Art should form a part of general education, and will
do so, it may be hoped, before long. It may be made
to assist in education most materially. If, as desired by
the ancients, none but beautiful forms were permitted in
the assemblies of the young ; if noble and holy actions
gracefully set forth everywhere met the -eye ; and our
rooms were hung with fine thoughts instead of unmean-
ing patterns—the effect on the national mind would be
much greater than would be believed by those who have
not fully considered the subject.
Art shows us man as he can by no other means be
made known • art gives us " nobler loves and nobler
cares"—furnishing objects, by the contemplation of
which we are taught and exalted—and so are ultimately
led to seek Beauty in its highest form, which is—
Goodness.
Your Council terminate their report by
again urging
the prizeholders eo to exercise their rig ht of selection,
as to furnish an additional argument in
support of their
views on this subject.

'GEORGE GODWIN,
LEWIS POCOCK.

119 n. Secs.

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L ADVERTISEMENT.]—A Cu RE OP A LIVER COMPLAINT
or Loxo STANDING BY liottowAy's Pmts.—James Holmes, of
Temple-street, Bristol, had the liver complaint more than- three
years ; he Was In Bath Hospital several months, but came out in a
weaker state than When he went in. Afterwards at Swansea he re-
ceived the best attention of the medical men at two institutions, but
.
derived no benefit. Being unable to do sallicient work to keep him
he returned to his friends at Bristol, and commenced the use of
to p
Holloway's Pills, Which in three months restored him
a mason.
health, He is now working constantly at his trade as
Sold by all Druggists, and at Professor Holloway's
244, Strand, London.
Monday
on
Establishment,
THE ELGIN RIOTSO--At a jury court,_ .
guilty
to a
week, John Lawrence, butcher in Elgin, pled
charge of rioting, on the 26th Janus ry last,
tenced by Sheriff Cameron, after a ti 4180!
admonition,d,f a S E:-
sixty days' imprisonment —interne33 Courier.