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IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

and that of his colleagues, that they could substantiate the
case he would lay before the House upon this question. H 5
opinion was that an asylum that would cost at the
rate of 80/. per head would be sufficient for the very best
asylum that the country coul-i require, including every
comfort and convenience for the patients. In fact
there had been a great error committed in the
construction of these asylums. He admitted that there should
be a distinction made between the treatment of chronic and re-
centcases. The former required good clothing, a great deal
of air and exercise, and, above a:I, continued occupation in
the open air; but they did not require the same food and me-
dical care that recent cases did. Now, the proportion of
changes that he would propose were these :—There were
12,500 pauper lunatics in England and Wales, requiring care
and maintenance at the public expense ; deduct from that 10
per cent. for incurable cases, 6 per cent. for chronic cases.
and the remainder, or 40 per cent., would be what he would
call recent cases. The gross expense to the country for the
asylums for recent cases would then be 80,0001. ; that was to
say, for the chronic cases 501. per head, or a total of 16,0001.
The violent or epileptic cases he would class amongst the recent
cases. The accommodation of 300 of those would cost
30,3301, and it would be proposed to levy this sum at the rate
of 6001. per annual off the county as a county rate.
This rate of charge was much lower than the present
rate, for the eleven county asylums now in this
country cost at the rate of 1701. per head.
The expanse entailed on the country under the present sys-
tem was very great, and, calculating the average lives of lu-
natics at ten years, which was considerably below the average,
they cost 960/. each. By the plan which he proposed they
would save in the county of Middlesex—and that was a fair
average—they would sate an annual expense of 30,0001.
Under one course of treatment the cures were 70 per cent.,
with 30 incurable. Under another—that is, in the workhouses—
the cures were no more than 6 per cent, with 94 incurable cases.
The objects of these Bills was to provide for proper treatment
for pauper lunatics. From the time of the Reformation to
their own day the contrary course had been pursued with re-
gard to them, and whipping, chains, and dungeons were
the means taken to reclaim them. The honour of
a different state of things certainly belonged to
the Commissioners, and it was to them they were Indebted for
a better arrangement of their lunatic asylums. But for the hu-
mane discovery whereby the revolting treatment originally
adopted had been discontinued, they were mainly, if not exclu-
sively, indebted to the ennobling researches of Pinelle. That
eminent physician had considered the subject in its broadest
view—he contemplated the relief of forty sufferers, and began
by unchaining twelve. He first liberated an English officer,
who had been confined for fourteen years, and whose existence
had been almost forgotten. He tended this wretched inmate,
whose keepers were afraid even to approach him. One he had
killed a sSiort time previously. Yet Pinelle proposed to un-
chain him, on the condition that he would permit himself to
be restrained by a strait waistcoat. The man scarce
comprehended, could not believe the terms, but his
limbs, after being fettered fourteen years, were li-
berated, and he obeyed the mandate mechanically. Sub-
sequently another inmate was freed, and in both cases with
equal success—(Hear, hear)—and eventually fifty-three were
similarly treated. That was a manly act—( Hear, hear)—and
would to God that all the rivalry between this and the French
nation was in emulating such noble deeds, in seeking the wel-
fare of mankind, and, by mutual harmony, keeping the world in
peace !—(Hear, hear.) For the introduction of that humane
principle into England they were chiefly indebted to the Society
of Friends and the family of the Dukes. Samuel Duke, the
brother of the eminent William Duke, was still alive, and
prosecuting his humane inquiries for the benefit of mankind.
He had gained the approbation of all the eminent physicians
in this country and in America. The treatment which he re-
commended was one of kindness. There was, in his opinion,
the greatest propensity on the part of the subordinate officers to
resort to coercive treatment. It afforded a vent for the gratifi-
cation of their pride, ignorance, and all the lowest passions. It
was absolutely necessary, therefore, that a system based upon a
more mild and rational treatment should be introduced. It was
their duty and their interest, too, to deliberate well on the
means which were best calculated to be applied to the treat-
ment of insanity. There they were to-day sitting in delibera-
tion, in the full possession of their senses, and to-morrow they
might be the victims of this awful calamity. It was
well known what slight causes often led to the de-
thronement of reason. Fever, reverse of fortune, domestic
calamity, and other causes of far less importance, often caused
this misfortune. The most exalted talents and the noblest
minds were frequently prostrated in a moment, and nothing
remained but the tad and silent reflection how frail was the
tenure by which man held one of the greatest blessings which
he enjoyed. It was in this spirit, therefore, that he called upon
the House to accept his propositions. The Noble Lord con-
cluded by moving fur leave to bring in his Bill, and sat down
loudly cheered.
Messengers from the Lords brought up the Calico Print-
works Bill, and the Railway Clauses Consolidated Bill.
The debate was then proceeded with.
Sir J. GRAHAM said he rose with sincere satisfaction to
second the Motion of his Noble Friend.—( Hear, and
cheers.) The House would remember the speech which
his Noble Friend made on this subject towards
the close of last session. That speech made upon him (Sir
James Graham), in common with every Member who had
heard it, the deepest impreszion. He ( Sir James Graham)
gave the House and his Noble Friend on that occasion an as-
surance on the part of the Government that it was impossible
any longer to neglect this subject. So important, so touch-
ing, and connected with the feelings—some of the most pain-
ful feelings, at the same time most humane feelings of our
common nature. He wished he could have devoted more
time to this subject, but he had had the satisfaction of receiv-
ing the most cordial assistance of his Noble Friend. With
reference to Ireland, his Right Hon. Friend the Secretary
for Ireland had already introduced a Bill upon this
subject. He had the satisfaction of stating that
the measure which his Noble Friend now sought to introduce
had been most carefully considered by her Majesty's Govern-
ment. It had come under the consideration of the Lord

PARLIAMENTARY DIVISIONS.

HOUSE OF LORDS, June 6.

Their Lordships met at Five o'clock.
A messenger from the House of Commons brought up the
Great North of England, the Yarmouth and Norwich, and
several other Railway Bills.

(From the Voles and Proceedings of the House of Commons.)
THURSDAY, JUNE 5.

BANKING (SCOTLAND) BILL.--(IN THE COMMITTEE.)
First Clause (Commissioners of Stamps and Taxes to certify exist-
ing Banks of Issue, and limitation of Issue) :—Every Banker claim-
ing to be entitled to issue Bank Notes in Scotland, to give notice to
the Commissioners of Stamps and Taxes of such claim, and of the
place and name and firm at and under which such Banker has
issued such Notes in Scotland, during the year next preceding the
first day of May, one thousand eight hundred and forty-five ; and
the said Commissioners thereupon to ascertain if such Banker was
on the sixth day of May, one thousand eight hundred and forty-four,
and from thence up to the first day of May, one thousand eight hun-
dred and forty-five, carrying on the business of a Banker, and law-
fully issuing his own Bank Notes in Scotland ; and if it shall so ap-
pear, then the said Commissioners are to proceed to ascertain the
average amount of the Bank Notes of such Bankers which were in
circulation during the said period of one year preceding the first day
of May, one thousand eight hundred and forty-five :—Amendment
proposed, to leave out the words " said period of one year preceding
the first day of May, one thousand eight hundred and forty-five," in
order to insert the words, " period of four weeks immediately pre-
ceding the seventh day of December, one thousand eight hundred and
forty-four:"--Question put, " That the words proposed to be left out
stand part of the Clause." The Committee di% ided

MAJORITY-AYES, 84.
Adana, Sir T. D Corry, Henry Knight, F. W.
Adderley, C. B. Cripps, William Lennox, Lord A.
ildaua, NViMaui Cartels, 11. B. Lincoln, Earl of
Bailey, J., jun. Winer, Colonel Lockhart, W.
Bailey, Joseph Darby, George Mackenzie, W. F.
Manic, H. J. Davies, David A. S. 31`Geachy, F. A.
Baring, F. 'l'. Deedes, William 3P Neill, Duncan
Barrington, Viscount Denison, E. B. Meynell, Captain
Baskerville, T. 11. Douglas, Sir C. Neal, Joseph.
Beckett, William Duncombe, A. :Nichol!, John
Bolden), H. G. Escott, Bickham Palmer, George
Bowes, John Fitzroy, Henry Patten, J. W.
11,mles, Admiral Flower, Sir James Peel, Sir Robert
Boyd, J ohn Fremantle, Sir T. Peel, Jonathan
Braniston, T. W. Gaskell, J. 31. Pringle, Alexander
Brisco, M. Gill, Thomas Round, C. O.
Broadley, IL Gordon, Captain Smith, T. B. C.
Brotherton, Joseph Goulburn, Henry Somerset, Lord G.
Bruce, Lord E. Graham, Sir J. Stuart, Henry
Buckley-, Edmund Greenall, Peter Sutton, H. 31.
Buller, Sir J. Y. Hamilton, W. J. Tennent, J. E.
Cardwell, Edward Herbert, Sidney Thesiger, Sir F.
Carew, W. H. P. Holmes, W. A'Court Trench, Sir F. W.
Clay, Sir W. Hope, Charles Wellesley, Lord C.
Clerk, Sir George Hope, G. W. Wood, Charles
Clive, R. 11. Hotham, Lord Wood, Colonel
Cockburn, Sir G. Hughes, W. B. TELLERS,
Collett, John Jennyn, Earl Young, John
Colvile, C. R. Jocelyn, Viscount Baring, Henry

MINORITY-NOES, 59.
Acton, Colonel Ferguson, Colonel Oswald, James
Arbuthnott, H. Ferguson, Sir R. A. Paget, Colonel
♦rchbold, Robert Ftblliott, John Plumptre, J. P.
Caine, Walter Forster, Matthew Rawdon, Colonel
Blake, M. J. Hallyburton, Lord Redington, T. N.
Blewitt, R. J. Hastie, Archibald Roche, E. B.
Bouverie, E. P. liawes, Benjamin Ross, 1). R.
Bowring, Dr. Hepburn, Sir T. Scott, Francis
Bzooke, Sir A. Hindley, Charles Smollett, A.
Bruce, C. L. C. Jones, Captain Somerville, Sir W.
Campbell, Sir Hugh Mackenzie, T. Spooner, Richard
Chapman, B. Maher, N. Stewart, P. M.
Corbally, Matthew Martin, T. B. Stuart, Lord J.
Crawford, W. 5. Maule, Fox Traill, Geor.;e
Dalrymple, Captain Morris, David Trelawny, J. S.
Dennistoun, J. Muntz, C. F. Wawn, John T_
Drummond, H. H. Murray, Alexander Wemyss, Captain
Duff, Jaws O'Connell, M. J.
Duncan, George O'Cooor, Don TELLERS.
Esmonde, Sir T. O'Ferrall, R. M. Hume, Joseph
Ewart, William Ogle, S. C. Bannerman, A.

Same Clause :—And it shall be lawful for every such Banker to
continue to issue his own Bank Notes after the sixth day of Decem-
ber, one thousand eight hundred and forty-five, to the extent of the
amount so certified, and of the amount of gold and silver Coin held
by such Banker at the Head Office or principal place of Issue of such
Banker:—Amendment proposed, to leave out the words " at the
Head Office or principal place of Issue of such Banker :" Question
put, " That the words proposed to be left out stand part of the
Clause." The Committee divided

MAJORITY-AYES, 80.
Acland, Sir T. D. Corry, Henry Jermyn, Earl
Bailey, J., jun. Cripps, William Jocelyn, Viscount
Baillie, Colonel Curteis, 11. B. Kirk, Peter
Baillie, H. J. Darner, Colonel Lennox, Lord A.
Baring, F. T. Darby, George Lincoln, Earl
Barrington, Viscount Davies, D. A. S. Mackenzie, W. I'
Baskerville, T. B. M. Deedes, W. Meynell, Captain
Beckett, W. Douglas, Sir C. M`Neill, Duncan
Boldero, H. G. Drummond, H. H. Nicholl, John
Bowles, Admiral Duncombe, A. Oswald, James
Bowring, Dr. Escott, Bickham Peel, Sir H.
Boyd, John Fitzroy Henry Peel, Jonathan
Brataston, T. W. Flower, Sir J. Pringle. Alexander
Brisco, M. Freeiintle, Sir T. Scott, Frances
Broadley, Henry Gaskell, J. M. Smith, T. B. C.
Brotherton, J. Gill, Thomas Somerset, Lord G.
Bruce, Lord E. Gordon, Captain Stuart, Lord J.
Bruce, C. L. C. Goulburn, H. Stuart, Henry
Buckley, Edmund Graham, Sir J. Sutton, Henry
Buller, Sir J. Y. Hamilton, W. J. Tennent, J. E.
Campbell, Sir H. Henley, J. W. Thesiger, Sir F.
Cardwell, Edward Hepburn, Sir T. B. Trench, Sir F. W.
Clay, -Sir W. Herbert, Sidney Wellesley-, Lord "C.
Clerk, Sir G, Holmes, W. A'Court Wood, Charles
('live, Hobert H. !lope, Charles TELLERS.
Cockburn, Sir G. . Hope, G. W. Young, John
Collett, John Hotham, Lord Baring, Henry
Colvile, C. H. Hughes, W. B.

MINORITY-NOES, 35.
Archbold, Robert Hallyburton, Lord Roche, E. B.
Baine, Walter Hawes, B. Smollett, Alexander
Baiinerman, A. Jones, Captain Somerville, Sir W.
Blake, M. J. Lockhart, William Stewart, I'. 31.
Bouverie, E. P. Maule, Fox Trelawny, J. S.
Chapman, Benjamin Morris, David Wawn, J. T.
Crawford, W. S. Mentz, G. F. Weinyss, Captain
Duncan, George Newdegate, C. N Wyse, Thomas
Esmonde, Sir Thoa. O'Connell, M. J.
Ewart, William O'Ferrall, R. M.
Ferguson, Colonel Ogle, S. C.
Ferguson, Sir R. Rawdon, Col.
Forster, Matthew Redington, T. N.

TELLERS.
Hume, Joseph
Dennistoun, John

Chancellor. A very large portion of this matter was con-
nected with the case of pauper lunatics in England and Wales.
That portion of the subject had been considered by the Poor-
law Commissioners in connexion with himself, and the pro-
visions now sought to be introduced with reference to pauper
lunatics met with their entire concurrence. With reference
to the subject generally, he also in common with his colleagues
had considered this Bill. He did not say that there were not
some of the details which in discussion might be altered with
advantage ; but, generally speaking, the Government gave this
measure their most cordial support. He was deeply
indebted to his Noble Friend for the assistance which he had
received from him. He was more happy, indeed, to act in con-
cert with the Noble Lord than to lead the way. It would

PARLIAMENTARY BUSINESS.
THURSDAY, JUNE 5.
The following Bills were read a third time, and passed :
Ely and Huntingdon Railway.
Kendal and Windermere Railway.
Leeds and West Riding Junction Railway.
Great Grimsby and Sheffield Junction Railway.
Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway.
Lynn and Ely Railway.
Guildford Junction Railway.

The following Bills were reported, and the report referred
to the Select Committee on Standing Orders :
Newcastle and Darlington (Brandling Junction) Railway.
Bolton and Leigh, Kenyon and Leigh Junction, North Union,
Liverpool and Manchester, and Grand Junction Railway
Companies Amalgamation.

be impertinent in him, after the able and impressive speech
which had been delivered by the Noble Lord on the subject,
to waste the time of the House by going into details which
could be more advantageously discussed in the progress of the
Bill through the House. At the same time, there were some
important matters to which he wished to allude—he meant
. . .

FRIDAY, JUNE 6.
Liverpool and Manchester, North Union, Bolton and Leigh,
Kenyon and Leigh Junction Railway Companies Amalga-
mation.

constant and official visitation by responsible officers. He
said last year, and he was now of the same opinion, that pri-
vate asylums—where there was frequently only one patient--
ought to be placed under supervision, and even frequent visita-
tion.—( Hear, hear.) Facts had come to his knowledge, and
subsequent inquiry had led him to come to the conclusion that
such a step was necessary. Then, again, he was quite satis-
fied that some provision must be made for establishments for
patients—he would not say incurable—but of those whose in-
sanity had assumed an aggravated form, as distinguished from
those whose insanity was but of recent occurrence. It was
impossible to resist the evidence brought forward by the Noble
Lord as to the way in which the charitable in-
stitutions of this country were crowded by incurable patients.
Then with reference to the saving of expense. He thought
that ample provision should be made, where it was possible, to
secure the placing of those whose case was hopeless under as
little restraint as possible.-4 Hear, hear.) He knew of no
better object to which the rich could dote their superfluities
than this.—( Hear, hear.) The Noble Lord had said that the
treatment of the disease had been slow ; but, though slow, it
had been progressive. He complimented the Hon. Baronet
the Member for Denbighshire ( Sir W. W. Wynn), for his
labours in connexion with the subject before the House. He
(Sir J. Graham) certainly thought that the time had arrived
when what had been so long submissive should now be com-
pulsory, and that means should be taken by law to provide for
the proper maintenance of lunatics. He had, therefore, the
greatest pleasure in seconding, on the part of the Government,
the measure brought forward by the Noble Lord.
Lord CLEMENTS said he had listened with great pleasure
to the speech of the Noble Lord by whom the measure had
been introduced. He would wish to know from the Right
Hon. Gentleman the Secretary of State what was the Bill to
be introduced for Ireland. It was restrictive and insufficient,
and the whole matter had been left entirely in the hands of Sir
Thomas Fremantle. He had ennversed with the Chancellor of
Ireland, whom he was bound to say had exerted himself in a
most praiseworthy manner in behalf of the unfortunate lunatics
in that country. The exertions of that Nobleman had been
attended with the most successful results, and great praise was
due to him, but he should wish that a definite measure should
be brought forward for the indigent lunatics of Ireland. Ac-
cording to the present plan, it was customary to confine pauper
lunatics in the common gaol, and this plan levied a great extra
expenditure on the country. He wished to know what was
the definite plan intended for Ireland, for his own part, he did
not place much confidence in the: judgment of the Vice_
Regent ; as far as the measure related to England, it should

Standing Orders Committee,—Resolutions reported ;
1. " That, in the case of the Great Grimsby and Sheffield
Junction Railway Bill amendments on third reading, the
amendments are of such a nature as to justify the House
in entertaining them, if they shall think fit."

2. " That, in the case of the Newcastle upon Tyne and
North Shields Railway (Tynemouth Extension, &c.) Bill
amendments on consideration of report, the amendments are
of such a nature as to justify the House in entertaining
them, if they shall think fit."
Report to lie on the table.

Newcastle and Berwick Railway Bill—Report considered;
amendments agreed to; Bill to be ingrossed.
Brighton, Lewes, and Hastings Railway (Keymer Branch)
Bill,—Report considered; amendments agreed to; Bill to be
iagrossed.
Trent Valley Railway Bill—Further proceeding on consi,
deration of report resumed; clause added; amendments
made; Bill to be ingrossed.

NOTICE OF MOTION FOR FRIDAY, JUNE 6.
Sir George Clerk,—To nominate the Select Committee on
Railway Bills :—Lord Granville Somerset, Sir George Grey,
Mr. Strutt, Viscount Howick, Mr. Estcourt, Mr. Greene,
Mr. Ewart, Mr. Hodgson Hinde, Mr. Labouchere, Sir George
Clerk, Mr. Wilson Patten, Mr. Hawes, Sir William Somer-
ville, Sir John Yarde Buller, and Mr. Barneby.

NOTICES GIVEN AT THE PRIVATE BILL OFFICE.
THURSDAY, Jtn.;F. 5.
Dundee and Perth Railway,--Consideration of report.
Tuesday, June 10.
Whitehaven and Furness Junction Railway,—Considera-
tion of report, Tuesday, June 10.
Cockermouth and Workington Railway,—Consideration of
report, Tuesday, June 10.

HIGHWAY ROBBERY.
On Sunday night last, between ten and eleven o'clock, a
daring highway robbery was committed on the Wansford-
road, between the toll-bar, a mile from Stamford and the
driftway leading to Rarnack at the end of Burghley Park. It
seems that Mr. William Wright Waterfield, butcher, on his
way home to Stamford, perceived at the end of the drift a pot-
ter's camp, and a short distance from it he observed three sus-
picious-looking men standing under the trees against the park
wall : after passing them, he was alarmed by finding they were
following him at a quick pace ; but shortly meeting a person
on the road, his fears were allayed, and he continued
his journey. In a short time, however, on looking back, he
to his surprise saw the men still coming in a hurried manner
after him. He quickened his pace, but was soon joined by
one of the men, who walked by his side for a few yards, and
on Mr. Waterfield's inquiring whether he thought it would be
a tine night, he was answered in the affirmative, and on a
sudden the man stepped in front of him, and instantly knocked
him down. The two other men then came up and fell upon
him, and after drawing him off the road, they proceeded to
rifle his pockets of their contents, which consisted of ss. 6d. in
money, a memorandum-book, a silk handkerchief, and a pen-
knife. Mr. Waterfield endeavoured to call out for assistance,
but was quickly prevented by one of the men's seizing his
throat, and nearly choking him. After the robbery, he got
up and proceeded to Stamford, where he immediately gave
information to Mr. Reed, the chief-constable, and five active
police officers were dispatched in pursuit of the offenders.
They soon succeeded in apprehending two men and a boy in
the camp, and two of them Air. Waterfield identified as par-
ties who had committed the outrage upon him. They gave
their names James Cunningham, of Durham, potter, and
George Martin Keatley, of York, and John Gelder, of Leeds,
his assistants. On Monday morning they underwent a long
examination before W. L. Hopkinson, Esq., M.D., at the
Anchor Inn, St. Martin's, and were committed to Northamp-
ton for trial at the ensuing assizes for that county. They were
safely lodged in the gaol there, by Mr. Reed, the same even-
ing between eight and nine o'clock, about twenty-eight hours
after the commission of the robbery. The sum of 1451. 10s.,
in gold and silver coin, was found in their camp, of their acqui-
sition of which they have hitherto given a very unsatisfactory
account. Two buttons which were forced from Mr. Water-
field's waistcoat were found on the spot where he was assailed
by the party.— S taniford Mercury.

have his support.
Mr. FOX MAULE thought that the time was fully arrived
for the passing of such a measure as the present.
He had listened with great attention to the speech
of the Noble Lord, it had established for him the character
of a philanthropist, not on mere party grounds, but on a broad
and liberal basis. He would however suggest that inquiries
and he would un-
hesitatingly
be made into the state of management of lunatic asy-
lums generally. Scotland required considerable supervision
in the
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as the institutions were all managed on the voluntary principle,
and he would suggest to the Government that Commissioners
should be appointed to investigate and report upon the whole
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fair and only an act of justice that Scotland as well as England
should participate in the benefits to result from such an inquiry.
The LORD ADVOCATE expressed his dissatisfaction at
the present method of treating lunatics in Scotland. He had
for some time past bean endeavouring to obtain some informa-
tion of the state of lunatics there , and only on that morning
he had met with two gentlemen, who had proposed to him
the establishment of a lunatic asylum on broad and unre-
stricted principles, but before he moved for any inquiry in the
matter, he would wait the result of the measure of the Noble
Lord as far as it would affect Scotland.
Sir G. STRICKLAND animadverted on the insufficient
protection afforded to pauper lunatics in Yorkshire, with the
exception of the West Riding: He was convinced it was not
in the power of any single individual to make an effectual
movement in the matter. It must commence with the House
of Commons, and the present measure would be found to be the
most beneficial measure that could be proposed.
Mr. BROTHERTON spoke as to the crowded state of some
were not exactly
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that their friends, who were for the most part only capable of
supporting themselves, should not be burdened with them.
After a few words from Mr. HENLEY and Mr. WYNN,
The question was put from the chair that the Bill be
aa a
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brought in, which was carried.
The other orders of the day having been disposed of, the
House adjourned at five minutes before Seven o'Clock.

QUICK PASSAGE.—The annexed extract from the
journal of the steam-ship Helen M‘Gregor may interest our mer-
cantile and commercial readers:—Steam-ship Helen M`Gregor,
of Hull, Charles Frost, Commander, sailed from Cronstadt (St.
Petersburgh) on the 29th ult., at half-past eight o'clock P.M., ar-
rived at Copenhagen on the Ist inst., at half-past two P.M., sailed
thence oe the same day at half past eight P.M., and arrived at Hui .
on the 4th inst. at one P.M., performing the passage from Cron
stadt to Hull in 136 k hours, including six hours at Copenhagen.
" THE BRANDESTON HALL ESTATE" IN SUFFOLK
is now positively fixed to take place the 24th inst., and it is equally
certain that the sale will be entirely without a protecting price beyond
the mortgage money, which is little more than half its value, so that
the capitalist may be quite sure of an advantageous investment of
his capital. Mr. George Robins's description of this estate, which,
independent of creating a " powerful Lord of Ike Manor," besides
a large income and lots of consequence arising out of the manor,
speaks thus of the land and scenery :
" Here verdant pastures wide extended lie,
And yield the grazing herd exuberant supply;
Luxuriants waving in the wanton air,
Here golden grain rewards the peasant's care."
Mr. Robins concludes his remarks by stating that although he has
taxed his ingenuity in vain to find an opportunity to rd
slight colouring he has given to the landscape, tecoMmend:it4aC:ot
of the safest and mast eligii4le investments in the market.--
'NINA- Paper.

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