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London, England, 1846-01-22 00:00:00

THE SUN LONDON, -THURSDAY MORNING,

SOIREE IN HONOUR OF• THOMAS
DUNCOMBE, ESQ., M.P. FOR FINSBURY.
Last evening a soiree, got up by the friends end ad-
mirers of Thomas Duncombe, Esq., the Member for
Finsbury, and in honour of this gentleman, previous to
the commencement of the Parliamentary session, was
held in the large room of the Crown and Anchor Tavern,
Strand, Thomas Wakley, Esq., M P., in the chair. At
six o'clock, the hour advertised for the proceedings to
commence, about five hundred persons sat down to tea,
of which a considerable number were females. The real
business of the evening, however, did not commence
till the consumption of the edibles, which occupied the
company till nearly half-past seven o'clock, Amongst
the gentlemen pr. sent, besides the Chairman and the
honoured guest of the evening, we noticed Mr. Christie,
Mr. Feargus O'Conner, Mr. Cooper, the Chartist poet,
and other gentlemen connected with the Liberal
movement.
On the tables being removed, the room was thrown
open to t -e public at a low charge of admission, arid im-
mediately after it was filled to excess by parties princi-
pally belonging to the working classes.
The CHAIRMAN, on order having been obtained, rose to
introduce the bnsiness for which the meeting had been
called together. He said that he was sorry to say that
they had been disappointed in not having the company
of several gentlemen whose presence had been expected
on the present occasion. There were three gentlemen
particularly from whom Mr. Barrett, the secretary, had
iweived notes of apology, excusing their absence. The
first was from Mr. Charles Dickens, who said that he
was unavoidably engaged elsewhere, and could not pos-
sibly be present. The next was from Mr. Douglas
Jerrold, who stated that it would have given him real
pleasure to attend the meeting. to do honour to the
public character of Mr. Duucombe' but that he was un-
able to do so from being obliged to be at the office of a
journal, that he hoped would prove another advocate of
the rights of the people. The third was from Mr.
Mazzini, who intimated that he had fully expected to be
able to attend, but he had been unexpectedly called out
on business, and prevented doing so, otherwise it would
have been his moral duty to be present to pay respect
to that gentleman (Mr. Duncombe), for vindicating his
(Mr. Mazzini's) character last year, from the attacks
of the Home Secretary (Sir James Graham)
in his 'place in Parliament, in relation to the
shameful and un-English practice of opening private let-
ters for the purposes of foreign despots. The letter
haying been read, the Hon. Gentleman went on to state
that the special business of the meeting would come on
in a short time, but the committee who had got up the
present assembly, had seized on the opportunity which
it presented of introducing a series of toasts, sentiments,
or resolutions, or whatever else they might call them,
illustrative of popular rights. The first, which would
be responded to by Mr. M•Grath, was—
" The people, the only legitimate source of political
power ; may they speedily attain to that position in the
state which would enable them to apply their legislative
functions to the welfare and protection of the whole
community."
Mr. M'CinaTH responded in brief but appropriate
terms.

The CHAIRMAN than rose to introduce the special
sentiment of the night, which was—
" Thomas Slingsby Dancombe, Esq., the eloquent, un-
tiring, and incorruptible advocate of universal justice,
and may his life be long and happy, and his fame im-
mortal."

On this question he would but occupy two minutes, after
which he would introduce the honoured guest of the even-
ing, Mr. Duncombe, to their notice. Before doing so, it
would be his pleasing duty to occupy their time while he
spake half-a•dozen sentences. In the first place, he asked
them to allow him to thank the committee for the honour
they had done him in inviting him to take the chair on
the occasion, and to thank them (the meeting), for the
way in which they had responded to that recommen-
dation. He did not do so from some idle feeling of ap-
pearing at a public meeting, to obtain any special
notice or consideration, but because he considered it to
be his imperative duty to use every exertion when
called upon for the public good.—(Cheers.) When in-
vited, therefore, to presided over the present meeting, he
came not only without any hesitation, but with gad and
hilarious feelings, in order to give his (Mr. Wakley's)
public testimony as to Mr. Duncombe's conduct in Par-

liament, and to state, that on all occasions he had showed
himself the bold, sincere, faithful, and unflinching ad-
vocate and champion of their cause.—(Cheers.) And
he (the Chairman) as one of that House, humble as he
was, had no other wish than to follow in that gentle-
man's footsteps—(Loud cheers)—and most cordially
and unequivocally did he approve, and would second, the
choice they had made.—(Cheers.) Itt has been the fate
of the people of this country, to suffer from the want
of union and proper guidance. They ought to have
in Parliament a man who would reflect the image of the
people well.—(Hear, hear.) One who knew their wants,
and who could direct their movements, and enunciate
their will with firmness, honesty, and independence,
and such a man—a man of ability and faithfulness—
is Mr. Duncombe. Under such a guidance they could
not fail. Hitherto the working classes had been a rope
of sand—a bundle of sticks untied and cast over the
length and breadth of the laud ; but if they were
only to assert their rights in a united and energetic
manner, he was persuaded their demands would not be
refused.—(Hear, hear.) He had seen Mr. Duucombe
under the most trying circumstances, and had never
seen him fail.—(Loud cheers.) But his energies always
seemed to rise with the emergency of the occasion.—
(Cheers.) He was ever ready to fight in a good cause,
and he was such a glutton, that do what they would
they never could take the out fight of him.—(Laughter
and cheers.) Boldness was only one of his qualities; but
in addition to this, in his heart there was a home for
every genuine sympathy and feeling, He loved the
people ; and his object was to do them all the good
within the reach of his power. Mr. Duncombe, ever
since his introduction into public life, had gone onward
in the right direction ; every step had tended towards,
and not in opposition to the people. After some fur-
ther observations of a complimentary character, the
Hon. Gentleman concluded by putting the sentiment
from the chair. _

Mr. DUNNING, having briefly addressed the meeting,
i❑ terms highly eulogistic'of Mr. Duncombe, read an ad-
dress from the United Trades Association to that gen:
tleman ; also a copy of the same from the females con-
nected with the same body, emblazoned in gold on white
satin.

Mr. DUNCOMBE then rose to address the meeting, and
was received with loud and long continued cheering.
He said, upon that occasion, he could assure them he
felt great gratification in standing before such a large
body of his fellow-countrymen—men actuated by the
love of liberty, and whose only desire was to secure a
redress of the grievances under which they laboured.
When he looked and saw himself surrounded by men
actuated by the love of liberty—when he saw that large
room crowded by the honest sons of industry and toil,
called there to honour so humble an individual as him-
self, he felt overpowered by anxiety and fear. Enter-
taining this feeling, that the honour bestowed was far
greater than his merits.—(No, no.) He rejoiced to see
his lion. Friend and colleague in the chair, and felt
grateful for the manner in which he had been received
on the occasion. He rejoiced, becaue they bad fought
together in the House of Commons on behalf of the
people's rights, and he hoped they would yet live to
triumph together.—(Cheers.) There was, therefore, no
favour or respect which they could pay to him, but what
must be equally extended to Mr. Wakley. He thought
they would agree with him that it would have been better,
on the eve of Parliament meeting, for them to have met in
public assembly to express an opinion on the great
question of the day, without reference to individuals.
They would have been more usefully engaged in discuss-
ing the state of the country, and the state of public
affairs, than in paying eourt to such a humble individual
as himself.—(No, no.) He knew there existed a strong
impression abroad that they were to have great things
in the Queen's speech to-morrow. He thought those
who entertained such a feeling would be wofully de-
ceived.— (Hear, hear.) At all events, past experience
led him to a different conclusion from those who ex-
pected much from that quarter. The speech would, as
was usual with such royal productions, be full of mys-
tery—confusion worse confounded. He had not been at

Ministerial or Tory dinners, to learn the contents of the
speech,
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very much during the autumn by her continental trip ;
that she had found Europe uncommonly civil, though
America was growing rather rude—(Loud cheers)..—that
she believed there was a great deficiency in the potato
crop of Ireland ; and that the potato crop of England,
though a little better, was still but indifferent in result
—(Hear, hear)—that the manufacturing and agricul-
tural interests had got to loggerheads ; and that in this
state of matters she looked to the wisdom of Parliament
for an adjustment of all differences.—(Loud laughter and
cheers.) That was something like the speech she would
make. Other persons might think that she would make
allusion to the Ministerial chop& and changes that
had reeently taken place, but he did not think she would
meddle with them. Least said was soonest mended ;
and on that motto he had no doubt she would see it
most expedient to act. Explanations would no doubt
be made in due course, of the recent Ministerial
shuffle ; but if correct information was wanted of what
had taken place at the palace, there was one person who
might have supplied it ; he meant the boy Jones.—
(Loud laughter.) In that case, no doubt, he would have
reported that Sir Robert Peel had called on her Majesty,
an.[ stated that he believed that famine was about to
overtake the country—that the potato crop was bad, and
that something must be done to meet the state of things.
He could not get his colleagues to agree with him in the
measures he thought calculated to meet the exigencies,
and, therefore, he waited on her Majesty, to intimate
the position he was placed in. He, therefore, would
resign. On her Majesty asking his advice, who
she should send for, he would say Lord John Russell.
Her Majesty takes his advice, and sends for Lord John.
His Lordship waits on her, and is commissioned to form
a Ministry. At the end of ten days the Noble Lord
returns (as her Majesty suspects) with his Cabinet com-
pleted, when it is found he is in a worse position than the
previous Minister. His advice is also asked, and he in
turn advises her Majesty to send for Sir Robert Peel.—
(Laud laughter.) Such were the recent Ministerial
changes, evincing the greatest imbecility. These changes,
he was told, had occasioned considerable excitement in
the metropolis, although it bad created scarcely any no-
tice in the part of the country where he had been recently
residing. Whatever excitement had existd here he hoped
had now subsided, for such shuffling was not worthy a
moment's consideration. The only difference was, that
Stanley had gone out, and Gladstone Lad succeeded.
Although last year Gladstone had resigned without any-
one knowing the reason, although he took two hours to
explain why he did so. His acceptance of office now did
pot require such a lengtheacd explanation.—(Laughter

and cheers.) He would not occupy their time longer
with these ministerial " choppings" and changes. The
Hon. Gentleman then went on ti explain, that he did
not believe that Sir Robert Peel intended to repeal the
c Tn-laws, but merely that he intended to relax' pro-
tection a little—to vntiv unloosen the screw, and let
the country gentlemen down quietly—(eheers)—
a course that he (Mr. Duncombe) advised
them to submit to as their resistance would be in vain.
The Hon. Gentleman having declared that be would al-
ways stand up lhr the rights of the labouring classes,
support the principle of a fair day's wages tbr a fair
day's work, and their political enfranchisement, con-
cluded a very eloquent address by calling on them to
make use of every exertion to secure their rights, which
as freemen it was their duty to demand, and as English-
men their birthright to enjoy. (The Hon. Gentleman
sat down amidst loud and long-continued cheering.)
The CHAIRMAN next gave—
" The People's Charter ; a lever by which almost a
prostrate nation can be raised to prosperity and happi-
ness, because alone it insures to all, the liberty which
must prove a security against wrong."
The sentiment was resporal. d to by Ur. CLARKE, who,
at scree length spoke in support-of the points of the
Charter, which he described as a working-man's
clues-
; and one to be obtained alone by the exertions Of
the labouring classes. lie did not agree with Mr. Dun-
corabe that any support was likely to be obtained from
the members of the League, should they succeed in ob•
taining a repeal of the corn-laws.
The next toast was—

" The National United Trades Association, for the
protection of incititry, and the employment of labour ;
may their efforts to improve the condition of the ope-
rative be crowned with succ,ss."

Mr. RonsoN briefly responed to this toast.
" The Chartist Cooperative Land Soeitly ; may the
success that has hitherto attended it, mark its future
carc'r," was next proposed from the Chair ; and spoke
to by
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Mr. WHEELER, who stated, that at present this
Society numbered from five thousand to six thousand
members, though it had only been six months in exist-
ance, and had accumulated 5,0001.

The Chairman then gave—
" Our Parliamentary guests ; may their sympathies
be in accordance with the aspirations of their unrepre-
sented brethren—their efforts to serve the people in the
Commons House of Parliament, result in the destruction
of class legislation ; and may they long live to enjoy
their reward in the gratitude end kindly feeling of
millions whom their patriotism shall have contributed to
emancipate."
Mr. SKELTON spoke to the sentiment, after which
Mr. Cultism, M.P., returned thanks, in an excellent
speech, for which we are sorry we cannot find room,
declaratory of his agreement with the object of the
meeting, and his determination to do every thing in his
power to put an end to class legislation.
The remaining toasts were respectively as follows
A speedy restoration of John Frost, Zephaniah
Williams, William Jones, and William Ellis, and all
other political exiles, to their country, their families, and
friends. g

" The men of intellect and of heart—Charles Dickens
Douglas Jerrold, Eugene Sue, Thomas Cooper, and
others—who have given free utterance to the aspirations
and the thoughts that vibrate in the minds of the many
who have, with the eloquence of truth, aroused attention
to the wrongs and the sufferings endured by their fel-
low men ; who have denounced clearly end emphatically
all who are leagued to do a people evil ; and who have
evoked, in many an hitherto apathetic breast, a❑ earnest
desire to promote the accomplishment of justice, or to
aid the advancement of knowledge and of truth."
" Mr. Feargus O'Connor, the fearless assertpr of
labour's rights, the uncompromising denouncer of its
wrongs."
" Thomas Wakley, E‘q, M.P., Finsbury's able repre-
sentative. Long may he live to witness the people free
from bone-crushing poor-law unions ; and many thanks
to him for the able and efficient manner in which he has
presided over the meeting."
These were responded to by Mr. Cooper, Mr. O'Con-
nor, and Mr. Doyle, after which the meeting broke up.

'lel has issued the following
The lion. Colonel Kep,
address to the eketors of Lymington. The gallant
officer was a candidate for this borough in 1841, on only
a few days' notice, and was oni:v 43 behind Mr. Mac-
kinnon on the poll.

Gentlemen,—l beg to announce to you my intention of
offering myself a candidate for the honour of your suffrages
at the next election.

My political opinions have undergone no change ; they
are comprised in the sentence I employed in my first address
to vou—" the greatest good to the greatest number."
the same cause which obliged me to leave my residence in
the vicinity of your town, viz., illness in my family, will ne-
cessitate a further absence of some months, but in the
Autumn I intend to renew the kindly relations of friend and
neighbour, and hope ere long to add to them the honour of
being your representative.
When the proper time arrives I shall pay my respects to
you individually. In the meanwhile it is not my wish to
disturb the town by a premature canvass.—l have the honour
to be, Gentlemen, your most obedient servant,

GEORGE KEPPEL.
The following correspondence between Mr. Mackin-
non and one of the leaders of the Conservative party in
Lymington has been published in that borough. It is
amusing, and speaks well for Colonel Keppel's prospects
of success.

TO TIIE MEMBERS OF THE CONSERVATIVE SOCIETY OF
LYMrsoTo.N.

Gentlemen,—Since Mr. Mackinnon has thought fit to send
down to his political agents in Lymington, a copy of a letter
addressed to me, to be shown by them to all persons of the
Conservative party of the town and neighbourhood, I think
it is but fair that my letters to Mr. Mackinnon, as well as his
replies, should be exhibited.
In the first place, I should state that Mr. Mackinnon wrote
to me on the 18th of December, asking my opinion as to his
coming forward again for Lvmington ; my reply is No. 1 of
the letters ; after receiving No. 2, and as there appeared no
immediate chance of a dissolution of Parliament, I thought
it fair to let Mr. Mackinnon know what really appeared to
me and others, to be the state of feeling towards him in the
town, as well as neighbourhood, of Lymington, so that he
might have time to consider well whether it might not be
both politic and agreeable to his own feelings to look out for
a seat in Parliament elsewhere. _ . _

My opinion was grounded on the sentiments of dissatisfac-
tion which have been so freely expressed by many, and even
by those who have hitherto politically supported Mr. Mac-
kinnon. I did think that, if an unpopular second candidate
on the Conservative side was again brought forward, our
opponents might considerably add to their numbers; but I
really believe a Whig or Radical candidate would be as far
from obtaining success as ever.
. . .

In wishing—Mr. Mackinnon to resign his Pretensions to
the Parliamentary seat for Lymington, I not only con-
sidered such a step advisable for the Conservative cause,
but that it might be of the greatest local advantage to
the town, as a candidate might come forward connected
with a nobleman, a member of the present Government,
and lately become the proprietor of estates in au adjoining
parish, who would have it in his power most materially to
benefit the town and trade of Lymington.
I have now given you a plain statement of facts, and I
am sure that no gentleman who reads that letter of Mr.
Mackinnon (made public for political purposes) addressed to
me will be-surprised at my wishing to lay before you the
whole correspondence.

I remain, Gentlemen, yours very faithfully,
F. R. WEST.

LETTERS.

(No. 1.) Artewood House, Dec. 21, 1845.
Dear Sir,—Before I answer the contents of your letter of
the 18th instant, dated from Brighton, and received this
morning, I wish to know whether, from the heading " Pri-
vate," it is your desire that I should not communicate your
letters to the other gentlemen of Lysnington and its neigh-
bourhood, who form the Conservative interest which has hi-
therto returned the two members for the borough. Acting
as I now am with that party, I should not feel justified in
entering into a correspondence with you, unless you allow
me to show that correspondence to the heads of the Conser-
vative party here. With this understanding I shall be ready
to place before you the real feeling of the party as regard's
the return of two Conservative Members for Lvmington.—
I am, &c. &c., F. R. WEST.
W. A. Mackinnon, Esq.

(No. 2.) December 23, 1845.
Dear answer to yours of the 21st instant, I beg to
say that, as I have only mentioned the business to a few
influential gentlemen, and as the old Ministry are again in
office, and no probability exists of a dissolution till after the
session of 1847, it may be as well to let the matter drop for
the present, as far as my letter to you is concerned.
As no chance exists of a dissoluiion, at present, I will beg
leave to tell you that which I have been desirous of doing
ever since 1841, had the opportunity been offered of per-
sonally doing so : that is, if any expression ever fell from me
that would give you any annoyance, I much regret it ; and
that I have always entertained towards you that sentiment
of respect which is entertained by all whO have your ac-
quaintance.—Yours, &c. &c, W. A. MACKINNON.
I write this in a hurry, just leaving town, and wishing to
answer by return of post.

(No. 3.) Arnewood House, Dec. 25, 1845.
Dear. Sir,—l have to acknowledge the receipt of your
letter of the 23d instant. As I find you have written
to others in the neighbourhood to the same purport
as your letter to me of the 18th instant, I can no
longer consider its contents of a private nature. The
Conservative interest in Lyniington is strong enough to re-
turn two Members, provided those who compose that interest
are united. I think it but fair to inform you that there is
not that unanimity at present which is so desirable ; Mr.
Stewart's seat is perfectly secure, but I candidly tell you
that yours is not generally so considered; indeed I think you
must be in some measure aware of this, for you cannot but
ramember that several of those who voted for you at the
last election did so for the cause, and not with much hearti-
ness for you ; without a hearty and good feeling for the can-
didate, as well as zeal for the cause, the chances will be
great for an adversary. This danger several anticipate if
you again come forward, and I decidedly tell you that such
is my feeling, and I think it most de-irable that another
Conservative candidate should be invited.

In justice both to yourself and the Conservative party here,
you ought to consider well the policy of again coming for-
ward to represent lymingtOn in a new Parliament. Who
the " friends of our party in town,"* who urge you to come
ward, may be, I know not; but this I do know, that some
of the heads of our party know that your return in 1841 was
gained with some difficulty.—Yours, &c. &c,
• F. R. WEST.

W. A. Mackinnon, Esq.
* Mentioned in Mr. M.'s letter of the 18th of December.

(No. 4.)

Dear Sir,—Your letter of the 25th instant has reached me ;
in my reply to you, I will exercise the same candour and
freedom in expressing myself, as you have used towards me,
and do so I trust in a proper and becoming manner. You
are pleased to say, that unanimity in our party is desirable,
and in this sentiment I-cordially agree : in the next se►s-
tence, however, you add, " that you think another Conser-
vative candidate should be invited." Surely to start three
Conservative candidates in the field cannot be the way to
preserve unanimity I
Afterwards you state that so far back as 1841, there was at
first some disunion in our party. This may be correct, but
by whom was that disunion fomented? At that period, I
believe, von attempted to bring another candidate forward ;
I have been informod by a gallant officer, a particular friend
of mind, Col. Pringle Taylor, that you called upon him,
offered him the seat for the borough, and urged him to come
forward. Surely that was not the way to keep up unani-
mity, to stir up an opposition in the same party, and to
bring Conservatives against each ether. What would be
thought of me, if I had a pique against Mr. Compton, and
was to call upon any gentleman in the county, and urge hint
to oppose the sitting member, and then write to Mr. Comp •
ton—tell him there was a want of unanimity amongst his
friends—and that he had better not come forward, and to act
in this manner without .stating any objection whatever to
his political conduct !! You have, I think, been in the
House, and are aware that the Government Will not support
any one in opposition to a Conservative Member who is true
to his colours; no Conservative would act against Mr.
Compton if he offered himself. Such opposition would only
weaken the party, and create that disunion you deprecate.
Afterwards you say "you know not who the persons in the
town, who urged me to stand again, may be." I beg
in answer to assure you, that they are amongst the most
leading and influential gentlemen and persons in the town
and its neighbourhood, the Walhampton influence included ;
and that, under such auspices, I shall certainly offer myself
again. Taking these circumstances into consideration, I beg
to submit to you, that the person who injures the Conserva-
tive interest would be that man who (by whatever motives
he might be actuated I cannot pretend to say) was to endea-
vour to start another Candidate, having no fault to find with
the political conduct of the present ➢lember.
I will only add, that, I trust and hope, all feelings of an-
noyance at the correspondence that took place some years
ago between you and me, ai e entirely obliterated from your
mind and memory, as they are from mine, that I write this in
perfect good humour, and repeat that I shall regret if any
act of mine had, at any time, given you cause of offence.—
Yours, &c., Sze., W. A. MACKINNON.
Bentinch House, Brighton, Tuesday (30th).

(No. 5.) Manor House, Lyndhurst, Jan. 1,1846.
Dear Sir,—Your letter of the 30th instant I received this
morning. I hasten to reply to part of your letter in which
you state that Col. Pringle Taylor informed
you that I had
offered the seat for the borough of Lyinington to him. I beg
leave to say that no offer of such a nature was made by me,
but negociations were carried on with Col. Taylor for the in-
troduction of another gentleman, a friend of his. Whatever
I have done, or may do, as relates to the political interests of
Lymington, or its neighbourhood, must be in conjunction
with others.—l am, yours, &c., F. R. WEST.
W. A. Mackinnon, Esq.

SIR ROBERT PEEL.—About fifty years of age
well-built, powerful, rather tall, head of remarkable form,
more inclining to breadth. The relation of the three crowns,
so far as I could judge from a general view, and from his still
abundant dark-gray hair, in tolerable harmony ; the fore-
head not high, as is generally the case where the head in-
clines to breadth. Physiognomy expressive of much firm-
ness, united with a certain thorough prosaic , and keen
sagacity. In conversation with persons of elevated rank, the
expression, with all firmness of circumspection, falls readily
into a tone of douceur, with which the attitude of his body at
the same time harmonises. llis language is elegant, circum-
spect, and well-sustained. I always saw him dressed plainly,
iu black, with a white neckcloth, and without the insignia of
any orders. I add some remarks, communicated to me upon
hi; real call to the distinguished position which he occupies
as Prime Minister :_e Peel is quite grown up to his position.
By birth,belonging to the people ; by early connexion with
the University of Oxford, involved in all that is termed
Conservatism—he seemed to be quite peculiarly formed for
his time and office. Respecting his talents, there can be but
one opinion. lie is, besides, richly endowed with physical
powers ; and, with large means, assuring his perfect inde-
pendence ; for the English have a proverb, An empty bag
will not stand upright.' In daily intercourse he is said to
be cold and stiff, and is without personal intimate friends."—
Dr. Carus, a German Physician.
SINGULAR CASE OF RESTORATION.--Another in-
stance of the almost infallibility of art over the opera-
tions of nature, and of truth over prejudice, occurred
the other day in the family of a gentleman of high re-
spectability ins the country, and which tends to show, in
a singular instance, the powerful virtues of Rowland's
Macassar Oil. Owing to some cause, not sufficiently
accounted for, as is fr. quent in such cases, a daughter of
the above gentleman entirely lost her hair, so that she
was obliged to conceal the defect by the aid of a cap
and false tresses, After having done so for a period of
two years, she was induced by a medical friend to try
the effect of Rowland's Macassar Oil, with a view to the
restoration of her hair. In the course of one month a
light down was elicited, which by constant use of the
oil, (rubbed on with a fine flannel) became in six months
a fine and healthy growth of hair The satisfaction of
the young lady is unbounded,