The Sun.
London, England, 1845-06-12 00:00:00

NORTHERN LUNATIC ASYLUM
London, Colonade Hotel, Charles-street, St. James's-square
sth June, 1845. _

At a Meeting held oa the 20th ultimo, of the Committee appointed
by the County of Inverness, for promoting the erection at Inverness
of a Lunatic Asylum, for Pauper and other Lunatics of the Northern
Counties of Scotland ; _

We, the undersigned, William U. Colquhoun, Advocate, Sheriff-
Substitute of Inverness-shire, and John Mackenzie, banker in In-
verness, were appointed a Deputation to solicit Subscriptions in Lon-
don, in aid of the proposed Asylum.
And being now arrived here, in pursnanee of our mission, we beg
leave to send you some particulars regarding the proposed establish-
ment, in the hope that you will be pleased to give it the benefit of
your support by contribution or otherwise, Under that impression,
we will do ourselves the honour of waiting on you, in a day or two,
to learn your determination ; but should we he so unfortunate as not
to have an opportunity of seeing you personally, we hope you will be
kind enough to favour us with your views, to the above address, on
or before 12th instant. _ _ _

The primary object of the projected Institution is the accommoda-
tion of pauper lunatics, and of other lunatics in poor circumstances,
in the northern counties of Scotland, which comprise an extent of
surface equal to one-third of all Scotland, and have a population of
about 250,000. Yet, with the exception of a very few cells attached
to the infirmary at Inverness, there is not any provision made in all
this wide district for the secure confinement or medical treatment of
the insane, the poorer classes of whom, amounting in number to up-
wards of 700, are left in a state of wretched destitution, either burden-
some to their poor relatives and paralysing their' industry, or roam-
ing about the country in search of a precarious subsistence—pitiable
on account of their calamity, often alarming and dangerous to the
community from their furious conduct, at once the disgrace, the in-
jury, and the terror of tha country.

-
To abate this crying evil, this heart-sickening and frightful neglect
and destitution; it is proposed to erect at Inverness, as the most
central and convenient point, an Asylum for pauper lunatics, and for
other lunatics in poor circumstances belonging to the northern coun-
ties. As a subsidiary and ulterior measure, provision will be made
for the addition afterwards of apartments for richer classes of patients.
The funds for this purpose can only be obtained by the voluntary
contributions of such benevolent persons as are interested in the wel-
fare of the wide district of country referred to, or in the mitigation of
human suffering generally. It is estimated that at least 8,0011/. will
be required to erect the n,-cessary buildings, and to for.n a fund for
the permanent endowment of the Institution. Already considerable
progress has been made, principally in the North of. Scotland, in pro-
curing subscriptions ; and hopes are confidently entertained that
with Metropolitan, and perhaps Colonial aid, the necessary funds
will be obtained to secure this invaluable boon for the poor, and re-
move one of the worst blots on the humanity of oar countrymen.
The rules for the government of the Institution will be of course de-
termined at a general meeting of the Subscribers, and will be sub-
mitted to them on principles fitted to secure a liberal and efficient
system of management, comprehending the chief official funtionaries
of the district, but giving to tha Subscribers due and ample_powers of
control and recommendation.

We are, respectfully,
Your very obedient servants,
(Signed) W. H. COLQUHOUN.
JOHN MACKENZIE.

CONTRIBUTIONS for a NORTHERN LUNATIC ASYLUM for
INVERNESS-SHIRE, and the other Northern Counties of
Scotland ;—to be erected at Inverness.

, _ _
£. 8. d.
His Grace the Duke of Sutherland .. •• • • •
James Matheson, of Achany, M.P. • •• • •
David Dtindas, M.P. for Sutherland ........ ......
Col. H. Baillie, of Red Castle, M.P. ••• • • 50 0 0
Henry J. Baillie, M.P. for Inverness —•••••••• • • • • • • • • 50 0 0
Gen. Sir John Rose, of Holme, K.C.B. •••••••••• • • • • • • • • 31 10 0
Mackintosh, of Mackintosh. ..
The Chisholm • • ••• . . • .• . .
Cluny Macpherson.
J. Evan Bernie, of Kingussie . .
Donald Cameron, of Lochiel . . . •
William Fraser Tytler, of ...............o • •
James Murray Grant, of Glenrnoriston. ••••••••. • • • • • • • • 30 0 0
Hugh Fraser, of Newton .• .. • . . .. •
Thomas Ogilvie, of Corrymony ...... .... ••••••• • • • • • • • 26 5 0
John Macpherson Grant, Esq., of Biandalloch.. •• • • .... 21 0 0
Lachlan Mackintosh, of Raigmore . • •
Donald Kennedy, of Bogbain ..................... ..... 26 5 0
Henry W. White, of M0nar.......... ...••• • • . • • ...... • 21 0 0
Gen. Cameron, of Polmaly . .
Hugh Davidson, of Cantray .......... ••••• • • • • ..... • • 21 0 0
A. J. Robertson, of lushes ••••••...••••• • • • • • • • • • • • • 25 0 0
"Eneas Mackintosh, London ••.......•.•• • • • • • • • • • . • • • 21 0 0
Arthur Forbes, of C .. .. .. .... ••••••• • • • • • • • 21 0 0
Earlof Seafield •• • .................... •••••••• • • • • • .. 105 0 0
Lord Lovat ............ • .. .
George Grant, Liverpool ...... ................. •
Professor Gray
Patrick Grant, Inverness
John Fraser, of Bunchrew ............................ 30 0 0
Angus Mackintosh, of Holm . .
J. P. Clark, of Fingask ................ ... ....... 21 0 0
Minor-General Sir H. Fraser, of Braelanqwell, K.C.B. .. 21 0 0
The Earl of Cawdor .. ..... .. • 50 0 0
John H. Mackenzie, of Cromarty .
Major Macpherson, of Glentraim ; and Major Macpherson,
ofDrummond .............. ..... .... .......... 21
Roderick Mackenzie, of Flowerburn..... ..... •• • • 21
Sir Alexander Cameron, of Inverallort .. .. .... .... 21
Miss Macpherson, of Belleville .•....••—•• • • • • " " • • • • .2,1
The Earl of Dunmore .............. •••••• . • • • • • ......
General M'lnnes, H.E.Le. • • • . .......• • • . • • • ....•
21.. ... 21
Thomas Mackenzie, of Ord . ••• •••••
H. M. Fowler, of Raddery ...... ••• • • •••' • ..
• • .. 21 •
21
Wm. Grant Brothers, Manchester •••••• • • • • " ...... . .
100
The Town of Inverness ...... ••• • • •
836llsottwhemr cboenhtreribeaftutioenrsptrinindteero2..l./..,.0.f.w..h.i.c.h.t..1i.e: ........... particular
.ar1,153
13 0

£3,321 8 0

SELLING OFF, at 379, STRAND, the entire
STOCK of SHEFFIELD PLATED DISH COVERS, corner
dishes, soup tureens, epergnes, tea urns and kettles, branches, candle-
sticks, Ste., at an enormous reduction in price, in consequence of the
proprietor leaving the business. The following prices of some of the
leading articles are stated to convince the public of the advantages
they may gain by purchasing at his establishment. Patent electro-
plated goods, on white metal, warranted—table forks, fiddle pattern,
265. per dozen ; table spoons, 265.; dessert forks, 20s. ; dessert
spoons, 20s. ; tea spoons, 10s. 6d. ; soup ladles, 13s. each; ivory
balance-handle table knives, 10s. per doz. • dessert knives, Bs. ;
carvers, 3s. 3d. per pair ; and every other article equally low.
At W. CRA3IBROOKE'S, 379, Strand.

SCHWEPPES SODA and other ALKALINE
WATERS continue to be manufaetured, as usual, upon the
largest scale, at their several establishments, and to maintain their
supremacy over all others. Each bottle has its proper proportion of
alkali ; but, to prevent imposition, consumers are earnestly requested
to ascertain that a label, with their name, is over the cork of each
bottle of Soda Water, and a label en each bottle of Lemonade and
Potass Water. Schweppe's Liquid Magnesia is of the finest quality,
and strongly recommended as a cure for gout, acidity of the stomach,
&c., by the first London physicians.
51, Berners-street, London.

MEDICAL'
DIPLOMAS.
ITYGEISTS hereby call upon all true and great Physicians
to Join them in exposing the nature and character of Medical Diplo-
mas which in the hands of needy or unprincipled practitioners only
operate as licences to kill, and to defraud a confiding people • their
holders not being responsible to any tribunal or body of men.
Issued by MORRISON and Co., for and en behalf of
the body of Hygeista.
British College of Health, New-road, London.
N. 14. The indecent and immoral advertisements which disgrace our
newspapers proceed from men in possession of diplomas.

BEST APERIENT AND ANTIBILIOUS MEDICINE FOR
GENERAL USE IS

FRAMPTON'S_ PILL OF HEALTH. which
_ --
effectually relieves the stomach and bowels by gentle relaxa-
tion, without griping or prostration of strength. They remove
head-ache, sickness, dizziness, pains in the chest, &c., are highly
grateftil to the stomach, promote digestion, create appetite, relieve
languor and depression of spirits ; while to those of a full ha' bit, and
free livers, who are continually suffering from drowsiness, heaviness,
the approval of the
eodnermation of Its all-
and singing in the head and ears, they offer advantages that will not
fail to be appreciated.
, to refer any respect-
y forwarded to Mr. Front,
emit
ocTsylti,ir
est
hrep eerodciti
icaoibwnl Mee has m
gh classesal esut
bt
elforirshhoa
smift
,as
society,
tl.
ye k
la,i years
nsartnterldgeucii
seni i N:'e
with permission to P
able person to its author :
" Ileavitree, Exeter, A 11 2
pr 4, 1844.
" SIR,' feel pleasure in being able to bear my strong and unso-
licited testimony to the excellence of your " Erampton's Pill of
Health," which I consider a most safe, efficacious, and very superior
o Ti Mr. Front, 229, Strand, London.
general medicine. The widow of an officer, an elderly lady, and
near relative of mine, has used them—very rarely
having recourse
to other medicines for a long period of years ; she has recommended
them extensively, and in one instance in which she induced a person
to adoptthem, and supplied the first box herself, they have proved of
extraordinary efficacy. I think that perhaps there is scarcely any
other of the many patent medicines before the public of equal value
as a " friend in need"—certainly none possessed of superior claims.
I shall be happy on all occasions to give them my individua recom-
mendation, and am, Sir, " Your obedient servant

* * -* • "
Sold by T. Prout, 229, Strand, London, price Is l4d. and 2s. 9d.
Ask for FRAIIPTON'S PILL OF HEALTH, and observe the
name and address of " Thomas Prout, 229, Strand, London," on the
Kingdom.perbox ;also by the Vendors of Medicines generally throughout the
Government Stamp.