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lee of the business in whieli.they ire to t.,:e a part,
Jr to lead in the. instruction of others ; in order that
ill the affairs of the Society may exhibit the like su-
?eriority over the old world in practice; that the sys-
tem possesses in principle. If we thus proceed for a
short period, it will become palpable to all that the
eld world has been hitherto.in the shell of ignorance ;
that it has scarcely vet made a speck of perforation to
idmit a ray of knowledge within, to dispel some of
'he wild conjectures of a crude imagination at work
in darkness, before the true light of science, to be ob-
s•ained only from long experience, could enter. The
world Pies hitherto existed within an atmosphere of
Irror and falsehood—it is now to be born again, and
:a enter upon a new life of truth. The results of this
change will appear miraculous to the members of the
Ad world; and they will stand astounded when they
'tall witness them. The varied. madness of party
;pirit, of religious fury, of political wars, and of corn-
nercial contests, will then appear in all their hideous
!orms, in their naked characters; and men will won-
ler that they could have been kept in the shell of
ignorance so long, and held in the bondage of so much
;111sehood and misery. Some parties have supposed
-hat the new world could not support itself in con-
zest with the old. Do these parties understand the
subject about which they thus hastily express such
in opinion ? Do they know what old society, is,
or what the new will be ? Are they at all conscious
of the incalculable waste and mis-application of capi-
tal, time, skill, and labour in every department
of the business of life, in old society ? Are they in any
degree aware of the extraordinary economy which the
new system will exhibit, by a direct application of the
eapital, skill, and labour of society to produce the
most valuable wealth, and to distribute it in the most
advantageous manner—to form a superior character
for all men and women, and to govern them according,
to the laws of their nature ? Are they aware that by
this change there will he, in the common language of
commerce, a saving of full seventy-five per cent. be-
tween the two systems in favour of the new ; besides
that, the old possesses a large proportion of inferior
wealth, while in the new all will be superior qualities ?
Can these parties, in their present state, expand their
minds to a new condition of human affairs, when it
will be ascertained, beyond the shadow of doubt, that
all the professions with all their present expenditures
may be gradually most beneficially superseded—that
other measures may be adopted to terminate any ne-
cessity for standing armies or warlike navies, and yet,
that every country shall be far better protected from
enemies than anylas ever been, or can be, under the
irrational system in which all are now so miserably in-
volved? Have these parties ever estimated the immense
loss to society arising from a division of interests, com-
pared with an union of interests—from individual and
national competitions and contests—from the present
System of wasting valuable materials to produce in-
ferior articles and fabrics—from the grossly erroneous
systems of training and educating the human race,
physically, mentally, morally, and practically—from
the wasteful, most injurious, and demoralizing system
of distributing the expensively-created inferior wealth,
with which society is so unwisely deluged—from
governing the population of the world by force and
fraud—and from carrying on all the affairs of life, and
the whole intercourse of society under a system of
error, which compels to universal falsehood ? Those
who cannot comprehend these matters, and perceive
the erroneous difference between the expense, waste,
and useless extravagance of the present system, com-
pared with the wise economy in every department of
life in the new, can have no clear or comprehensive
views of society, nor be vet prepared to take an
active part in the general affairs of a rational system
for forming the character, and employing, and govern-
ing mankind. But rejoice with me, my friends ; the
day has at length arrived when the whole truth re-
specting man may lie openly declared to the world,
and when measures may be introduced in accordance
with it which shall compel future generations to be-
! come, from their births, superior beings, and to en-
joy a rational and, therefore, most happy state of ex-
istence, essentially improving and advancing, without
retrogression, through every succeeding generation.
All now required is, that we be true to ourselves
and to the magnificent and glorious cause which
we have undertaken to emancipate the human race
from the thraldom and bondage of the force, fraud,
and universal deception by which alone the world
has hitherto been governed.
The utmost unanimity has hitherto pervaded the pro-
ceedings of the Congress, and from the increase in the
vigour of the Society, and union of action which has
taken place during the past year ; and the progress
which has been made in the improvement of the So-
ciety's property, and in the erection of buildings
upon it, the prospects of future progress are most pro-
mising. A system of unity, too, has been adopted
throughout the general and local government, and
proceedings of the Society, which has greatly in-
creased the efficiency of its operations.
THE DINNER.
The tables were laid on the beautiful lawn in front
of the new building, called " Harmony Hall," and
at ;3 p.m. about 100 members and friends sat down to
dinner. A band of music was in attendance.
After dinner the President, desiring to dispense with
the usual mere personal compliments passed upon
such ' occasions, proceeded to propose a series of
sntinnents. He commenced by observing—
It has long been my intention that this should not
be an ordinary day, and those who have narrowly in •
spected the north end of the new buildings will have
discovered some letters upon it; they are " C. of M.,"
which means the. commencement of the Millenium,
which has begun to-day ;, and as in the Millenium
the language of truth will alone be spoken, we must
'ommence now in that spirit. I have now to propose
ller Majesty—his Royal Highness Prince Albert
—with all the memhers of the Royal Family ; . and
may her Majesty's reign be long and happy in pro-
portion as she cordially assists to improve the cux-
RICTER and CONDITION of all her subjects, as justice
requires, without partiality to any class, sect, or party,
throughout her Majesty's extended dominions." It
:3 usual on these occasions (continued Mr. Owen)
to be complimentary, without. there .being any mean-
ing in those compliments, but I hope we shall hence-
'orth adhere to the language only which best ex-.
:messes our thoughts and feelings.
The toast was received standing, and with musical
honours.
Mr. OWEN, again rising, said, the next toast
I have to submit to you is—" The Governments
of the world ; May they soon be relieved from
:he bondage of the priesthood, and perceive the
advantages to be obtained by, and, secured to, all
parties by the abandonment of the old, ignorant,
system of governing by force and fraud, which have
nfiicted such enormous evils upon society ; and may
hey be induced to adopt the rational system of truth
Ind justice, based on the fact that the character of
man is formed for him ; a system which will en
iure to all,—knowledge, permanent-prosperity, and
.lapviness."
the next toast the Climn.)tAN proposed was—
The national deliberative assemblies of all those
ottntries which call themselves civilized ; and may
heir future deliberations be based on the knowledge
lerived from facts, and be productive of the truth
ind happine,,s which • such knowledge .can alone give
!-.,0 the inhabitants of any country; and .May they
cease to be influenced by local prejudices, supersti:-
'Lions, or interests, but may their sole objects become
the prosperity, well-being, and happiness of allnaticnis."
ThiS toast having been drank,
The CI !AIRMAN said, I will next propose to you.-L-
The Army and Navy ; and may they soon lx
mployed to produce peace, plenty, and harmony
hroughout society, instead of being directed to min,-
ler and plunder the people of distant countries."
En submitting this toast the Chairman said :
Ile armies and the navies of the world are at the
yesent moment under the best training to form Coni-
nunities in the shortest possible time, and I hope the
dme is not far distant when the governments having
:he direction of those armies and navies, will direct
;hem to produce the plenty and the harmony to which
se have referred. It will he their interest to do so,
oid I hope that the population of all those countries
will speedily induce them to feel that it is their duty,
Ind will be for' their advantage so to employ them.
(Hear, and cheers.)
Mr. FLEMING observed, that since the year 1830
the standing armies of Europe had cost 2,000,000,0001.
sterling. The thought would naturally arise —had
that efficient organization and ample sum been applied
in the manner proposed. by their Chairman, what
improvement might not have been.effected in the con-
dition of society at the present time ?.
The next toast the CIINIRMAN proposed was—" The
World Priesthood of the ; and. may they speedily
be placed under circumstances to enable them
to discover 'that it is their interest to abandon all
domination over the human mind, and to acquire and
teach useful knowledge, instead of useless and most
injurious superstitions."
The CHAIRMAN said, as a friend near him had just
asked for a glass of water, it appeared to him a good
opportunity to state their belief that the greatest evils
of past society had arisen . from intemperance_
(Hear, hear)—from intemperance in eating and drink-
ing. We are (said he) doing all we can to introduce a
system of temperance in all things, well knowingthat
the point of perfection in human existence will be
obtained only when we shall be trained to exercise
all our appetites and feelings temperately, and when
they shall all be exercised, and none be dormant.
We should have had wine, perhaps, upon the table
to-day, but if we are to preach temperance to our
branches, and to all the members of those branches,
we deem it unjust, impolitic, •and erroneous for us
to show a contrary example to that which we teach.—
(Hear.) He, therefore, trusted that the guests who
had come from a distance, awl who had been in the

On the 14th day .a May, being the anniversary
of the birth-day of Raised Owen, on which he com-
pleted kis 71st year, a dinner and ball were
given at Queenwood, near Stockbridge, Hants.
the festival WAS attended by members and
friends of the Socialists' Society , from all parts
of the United Kingdom, in addition to the Dele-
gates from the branches of the Society, as-
sembled in Congress, whose sittings commenced on
-Monday, the 9th day of May. ThiS Congress is the
first that has been held on the Society's estate, and
the seventh annual Congress of the Society. It was
opened by Mr. Owen, the President of the Society, in
the splendid and extensive new building lately
erect-ad, on which occasion he delivered the Following
address to the Delegates :
Friends- and Associates,—A new era commences
this day in the history of the wsrld. The old System,
base:l oe error, which has continually produced false-
hco 1, fraud, and force, and by which alone the affairs
ofenankind have been to this period governed, is now
to be superseded by the commencement of a new
system hissed on truth, which will produce, as it
gradually advances, peace, charity, and love; and by
which alone the character 'of man will he formed from
his birth, an ultimately the population of the world
will be governed. It is this change from a universal
system of falsehood to a universal system of truth,
which can alone produce the long-expected and ar-
dently-desired period of happiness to the human
race, which has been predicted under the name
of the Millenium, but now better named the Rational
Fy item of Society. here, in this place, atethis period,.
is the seed of truth to be sown, from which in due
season Will arise this Rational System, which will
establish, in practice,. the peace, charity, and love, that
will for ever insure union, an advance of knpsvledge,
arta a continued increase of happiness to tlfe human
race. . Here, upon this estate, are all. the appliances
necessary, when duly combined and properly directed
in action, to commence the Millennium, or form
the nucleus of a Rational System of Society ee--
a system which shall rapidly, by its manifest
superiority over the existing irrational system,
spread through all the nations of the world. We
have met to unite these applianees, to form this
nucleus, to prepare for this Millennium ; that the
Rational System may immediately commence, and
with the least loss of time spread from
this favoured district, through all lands, and
among all people, until • ignorance, disunion,
poverty, crime, and misery, shall he unknown, and the
inhabitants of the earth shall become, and remain,
RA.TIONAL BEINGS; exhibiting knowledge, union,
charity, peace, and love in all their conduct. You are
come to see these appliances, to learn their value, to
estimate their power, and to aid. in preparing this
nucleus of a new world, and commencement of the
Millennium. You have the greatest task to perform
that men have ever yet accomplished. You have to
undergo a regeneration of mind, manners, and con-
duct, in order that you may be born again into a new
world of truth, in which all things must be made
consistent, and all be taught to think, to feeleand to
act, rationally. Those who are not prepared for this
change, can be of no service in'tke great cause which
the Society has undertaken ; and the aid of those who
cannot now assist to advance this cause, can, be of no
• use at this stage of the Society's proceedings. To
understand what you are about to undertake, you have
to abandon all old notions, mariners, language, and
conduct—to acquire a new spirit, new mind, new
feelings, and a new mode of applying all your powers.
In fact,. it becomes necessary that the dark glass,
through which alone you have hitherto seen all
things, should be now withdrawn, that you may be
permitted, for the first time, to see the extent of the
errors in which all have hitherto been involved, and
the only possible means by which -you and the inha-
bitants of the earth can be enabled to escape from
them. The chief business of this Congress will be,
then, to ascertain these errors, the causes of them, and
their permanent remedies ; and to proceed vigorously
to work to apply those remedies to practice. These
errors, fortunately for the world, have now been dis-
covered ; they are ignorance of human nature ;
the right mode of forming the human character ;
and of creating a rational state of society. The per-
manent remedies are—to promulgate a knowledge of
human nature ; to give a superior character to all the
people ; and to create for them a Rational Sys-
tem of Society. It will he the business of
this Congress to devise the means to enable
the Society to acquire a knowledge of human nature
_show to give a superior character to the people—
and how to create a Rational System of Society, in
order that the nucleus of it may be immediately con-
menced in this place. 'to commence this
new state of existence there must be the means
to produce food, permanently by the parties who
are to form the nucleus. There must he land,
with the kind of soil, water, and climate, proper
for the purpose. These are secure on the farms now
in, or to come into, our possession. There must he
dwelling e to accommodate these parties ; such dwel-
lings arc fir advanced or in preparation. The land must
'be laill out to unite the means of high cultivation and
beauty of scenery., 'This has already been done to
some extent, or is in preparation. The parties who corn=
'thence the nucleus must have peculiar qualities fitted
fur the important task which they will have to per-
form. They must, have habits, minds, and manners
capable of being speedily formed into members of a
eaTormal School, that they may be easily taught them-
safes, and .trained soon to teach others. They must
have activity of mind and body ; and judgment and
experience to usi:lerstand the thoughts and feelings
formed for the various' classes in old society, and to
know how, without unnecesearily hurting these feel-
ings, or ignorantly opposing these errors and preju-
- diees, to assist, gradually, to change these evils of the
old system into rational thoughts, feelings, and con-
duct. In fact, they must he individuals selected with
care from each class, who shall he the hest prepared to
to assist in forming the nucleus, or Normal School of the
Rational System of Society. And the success of your
Tolerations here will entirely depend upon the Judi-
dieious choice and selection of these . individuals who
will have a task to perform never yet executed by
men and women. They must, abandon, at once, at
th? vulgar, notions- of aristocracy and democracy. Mer
or women imbued with either of these old' notions o'
an old irrational world are not yet prepared for arational
. state of soeiety. Witness the amount of nonsense
which these parties. talk in both houses of Par-
. liament, and the state to which both parties have
:aided to reduce the minds, morals, and condition, o:
the population 'of these Islands. 'They . must also hi
prepared to abandon all the errors of superstition
miising from the supposition that man is bad hy na-
ture—forisis himself physically, mentally, and morally
to be what he is—that he can believe or disbelieve
lore or hate, like or dislike, at his pleasure—or that
any one , can have merit or de.nerit, or deserve re
ward or punishment from man, for any of these
instincts of human natuse or inherent qualities
liamanity. They must he enabled steadily and cal ml'
to olaarve the present ignorance and prejudice of oh
soeiety, to pity those who are now afflicted wit)
tha.m, and to do as little harm to them, and as mud
go:el, as our onward progress to the speedy attain-
ment of the, superiority
.and
.happiness of the new
state of society will admit. As man has been, is now,
-.. :and ever must be, the creature of his surrounding
- circumstances ; and as the character of the children who
cure to be trained in this nucleus, is as much as under
imperfect circumstances is practicable—to entith
them to the name of rational beings; they must
be, to the greatest extent possible, surrounded by in-
dividuals, in every department, who can,by their lan-
guage, manner, and conduct' exhibit examples before
then' of that which it is desirable they should acquire.
,it iro true there will be some difficulty in obtainin,,
tulen and women with these qualifications from any o
the existing classes, now or for some time to come
hut great care must be taken to obtain the nearest
sipproximatio to the qualifications required for th(
beliefit of then children, and the speedy success of ow
ulterior measures ; yet, as children must be brought
up with the least delay in the principle, look, and lan-
cage of truth, those who form fhissiiigular nucleus for
' the new World, about to commence 1)4- our proceedings.
on all occa,sions, the language
„mast be prepared to speak,
ssf tiuth or of nature, instead of the present language
,of falsehood, opposed to nature, and in accordance
with man's imaginary notions of free-will, by whieli
all endeavuur to deceive all. Without the adoption
of this rational practice, society can never be made t
• • become virtuous, superior, rational, or happy. Tlk
aesaties i
, therefore, who are to form this nucleus, if it
is to be successful, must possess in,inds of sufficient
- goodness, and power, and tact, to, hear all their de-
" fits spoken of- as though they, were the defects of
Other parties, and to speak to their associates of their
alefeeSs, in language of mildness, kindness, and sin-
cerity, ani,nevet of blame; but always with the view
to assist the rties to overcome those qualities which
tend to make ttein less beloved, and therefore less
useful in assisting speedily to change this old immoral
world into 's, terrestrial paradise, for the benefit of all
its inhabitants of every clime and colour. Until this
practice shall commence in all sincerity, and shall,
obtain as the unvarying habit of the members of the
nucleus, and in order .to exhibit.in practice the innu •
mei •ftl:le, nay, endless lismefits to be derived from it,
the advantages of the RATiO'NAIO SYSTEM OF SOCIETY
must re•main unknown and misunderstood, and virtue.
as will be a senseless and useless term, to
cover
assorance and folly of those who have been
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trained 501ec1.,7 in error, under the name of wisdom and
a Rational Sys-
temyen-or action,
goodness.
t the nucleus to create
..iftieehood, in look, word,
of Society,
must be altogeatetAlbandoned. No real progress in
be' ma& without this essentialchange
in .system can . , •
in the fundamental principle and practice of society, and
those, who are not papered to commence this practice
on tile knowledge Of the principle on which

. . ..i i.c wine, w,eild ex.,:use the exchz.::.);-) l that their convictions and feelings are instincts of thei.
of it for t te, -e,k,otts fstate.l, but any partic-• - e liature, and which they mast have, a progress will
welcome to a, much water as they. please:L-0.4'1,0i • ~E, made which will astonish all. I will conclude by
ter and cheers.) -- saying, may, it be speedily and universally adopted,
The next• toast proposed by the Cuaramax was li and may society determine soon to well form every
::The Legal and Medical Professions ; may the I man and every woman physically, mentally, morally,
1
people soon discover the error in which they are and practically. This is all we want of society, and,
founded—the injury which they suffer from them ; and my friends, society can do this, and do it effectually ;it
may every one of these now worn-out and worse than ' has all the means, and all the appliances that
useless trades, be speedily placed in a condition to can be required at this moment to regenerate the
effect more good to society, and themselves to derive world.
from it much more respect, prosperity, and happi- The next toast proposed by the CHAIRMAN was—" The
ness." Mr. Owen then said, I -hold it, my friends, Members of the Congress of 1842 ; and may they prepare
that all the professions are mere professions :that they the way to remove from society ignorance, poverty, and
are based upon an error which pervades all of them, division ; and may their spirit of charity, kindness, and
and which error prevents them from doing that good forbearance be adopted by all other deliberative assem-
to society, which I hope will now be effected in a short blies." I have before stated that I have scarcely ever
time. If the capital which is expended in teaching before met with anything of a more cheering descrip-
young people these professions of insincerity, mystery, tion, or that is more soothing to my spirit—if indeed
and deception, were employed to give occupation to my mind required any soothing—than to have sat in
those individuals who are now unemployed, and those this Congress and . heard the very important mea-
parties themselves were better employed than they sures brought forward and discussed in the manner
now are, the wealth a the world would be increased that they have been, and I believe that up to this time
to an enormous extent ; the sincerity of the world every one of the resolutions have been passed unani-
would be greatly increased, and the general happi- mously ; nor have I seen, in a single instance, an indi-
ness would be increased also. I hope, therefore, that cation of anything that could be construed into a
these systems of mystery and deception will come to manifestation of the bad spirit of the old world. Go
a speedy termination. en, my friends, in this cause—complete your unity, and
The CHAIRMAN next gave-'—" The true cultivation you will triumph over all the opposition that can
of all the human faculties; and may society soon be brought against you. Your success is certain;
make arrangements for the due exercise of all of there is nothing that has been required for
them at the proper period of life ; and may some time past, except the unity which
nature, well trained and highly cultivated •in has been so beautifully and . so admirably
each individual, be our future guide to knowledge commenced on this occasion. May it pervade all your
and happiness, instead of the far worse than useless future proceedings in this Congress. May your sitting
teaching and preaching
,of the priesthood of the terminate in the same spirit, and may each Delegate
world." , again convey it to each branch , and may they spread
This having been responded to, it through the several districts, until it shall pervade
The CHAIRMAN rose and said, the next senti- the entire earth.—(Cheers.)
ment I have to• propose is—" The production and The CHAIRMAN, after some time said, I now give
distribution of wealth ; may they . speedily be you—" The Central Board ; may all their future
arranged to abundantly supply the inhabitants of proceedings be as successful in promoting the sub-
all countries, without inducements to deteriorate its stantial interests of the Society, as they have been
qualities, or the necessity to continue the demo- during the last year; and may their example of disin-
ralizing practice of endeavouring to buy , it )terestedness and industry be adopted by all other
cheap, and sell it dear," I think (said Mr. executive bodies." My friends said Mr. Owen),
Owen) we have investigated this subject, so far you know long since that I have had but one idea.
as to be able to say with confidence, that there will be I have explained part of it to-night, but if I were
no difficulty whatever in making arrangements, to go on explaining the whole of it, I should detain
to produce with ease and pleasure, wealth abundantly you here a very long time ; besides, I must reserve
to supply all the inhabitants of the earth ; nor will part of that idea for future occasions. I will, there-
there be greater difficulty in making other arrangements fore, call on our Vice-President, Mr. Travis, to
to distribute that wealth after it has been created, in speak to this toast.
such a manner as that there will be no demoralize- Mr. TRAVIS expressed the pleasure he felt in re-
tion in its possessors, and that the necessity for buy- sponding to the sentiment. With respect to the suc-
ing cheap and selling dear will entirely cease. I cess which had attended the exertions of the Central
have been compelled, long since, to entertain the Board, he was sure he spoke the sentiments of those
opinion, that so long as it is necessary for indi- with whom he was associated, when he said that it
viduals to be trained and practised in the art of buy- was altogether attributable to the individual who pre.-
ing cheap and selling dear, it is only a waste of sided over the Board and the Society at large.—
words to. talk about honesty or about virtue ; •and, (Cheers.) The Board had endeavoured, so far as
therefore, until arrangements shall be made to en- their humble abilities enabled them, to carry out
able the population of all countries to distribute the his wishes ; and he (Mr. Travis) thought the
wealth after it has been produced, without these de- friends then assembled would well understand
moralizing effects, we cannot expect to attain that • that by so doing, they would. most effectually pro-
state of society to which we all so confidently look mote the realisation of the objects they had in view.
forward. The success which had attended the exertions of the
After the lapse of a few minutes, the CHAIRMAN Central Board were but the first commencement of
rose and said—Our next sentiment is one of as much the great results which would follow. The Chairman
importance to society as any that can be brought had referred to the disinterestedness with which the
forward. That which I am going to ask for has exertions of the Central Board had been accom-
never yet existed, and while the principles upon panied. On this subject, he (Mr. Travis) could.
which society has been based shall continue to only say, that the gratification derived from assisting
he 'supported by the authorities of the world, it never such a man in so great and glorious a work as the
can be obtained. But so soon as the opinions and establishment of true knowledge and universal hap-
notions upon which old society has been based shall piness, instead of the false principles, and consequent
be abandoned, and the true principles of society incalculable evils and misery of the present state of
adopted, there will be no difficulty in its attainment. society, was a" reward far beyond all riches and any
It is— honour that the world could bestow.
" The union of all parties for the benefit of all." The Cumtpleat next gave " The branches of the
There is (continued Mr. Owen) but one interest Rational Society, and may they speedily acquire a
throughout the whole of society; and so soon correct and extended knowledge of the system of
as we shall be one in thought with reference which they profess themselves to be members?'
to our own nature and the interests of so- Mr. MINT, of London, responded, and briefly ex-
ciety at large, we shall discover that there is but pressed the pleasure he experienced at meeting -those
one interest, and we shall also know how to act
in accordance with it. I have been more assembled that day. The Society was, he believed,
now in a more healthy condition than it had ever
delighted than I can find • expression for, been, and from the reports which • the Delegates had
with observing the union among the Dele- given in that Congress, it was clearly evident that the
gates met at the present Congress. There is no- excellent spirit which had pervaded the branches was
thing that could be more gratifying to me than to see
the advance of mind that is now going on, and, I attributable to the adoption of the paternal. form of
government which their President had recommended.
hope, that this feeling which is at present but as a little Mr. HIGGINBOTTOM, of Manchester, also briefly
grain of mustard seed, will extend wider and wider replied, and bore testimony to the confidence, spirit
until the spirit of union shall not only cover this nation, of determination, and zeal which was manifested by
but all the nations of the earth. the branches that had come under his observation.
The CHAIRMAN next said, the sentiment lam now The next toast proposed was—" The Missionaries
going to propose is—" The Rational System of So- —increasing success to their future labours." In
ciety. ' " What r many parties may say, "is not that proposing it, the Chairman said, he trusted that
which we have lived under hitherto, a rational system they would still proceed onward, conquering and to
of society ?" No, my friends ; nothing in the slightest conquer. He would call upon Mr. Lloyd Jones to
degree approaching to it. There never has been any- speak to the sentiment.
thing in the world that deserves the name of " rationa ," Mr. LLOYD JONEs said, Mr. President and friends,
and when we come to examine what has passed and I may state, although I speak to this toast as a mis-
what is, we shall have no difficulty in discovering the sionary, that I was a Socialist before I was a mis-
reason why nothing has hitherto been rational. All you sionary, and that nothing ever gave me so much
who are acquainted with the computation of numbers,
be well aware, that if we had taken it into our pleasure, either as a missionary or as a private mem-
must her of this Society, as being instrumental in making
1 heads that one and one made three, and not two, and
the views we all hold, known to the public.
if we had made all our calculations upon that idea,
It is now four years since the missionaries were first
for hundreds and hundreds of years, so soon as we appointed. At that time the public mind had not been
discovered that one and one did not make three, but aroused in any great degree to a sense of the import-
two, that moment we should have discovered that all ante of the principles that you have promulgated. I
those calculationshad been made on. erroneous suppo- do not, however, attribute the success since that time
sitions, and were therefore erroneous. All institu- so much to the endeavours of the missionaries, with
tions, governments, laws, and religions of every de- Mr. Owen himself at • their head, as - the leading
scription, are made upon the supposition that every missionary, or to any peculiar powers possessed by
individual forms himself to be what he is ; but the them, as I do to the truth and force of the
truth is that no man or woman ever formed them- principles which they had to announce to the public.
selves to be what they are. We were originally It is quite true, that in public agitations for evils,
formed by that creating power of the universe that though they may be in some degree successful, owing
brings all things into existence, and subsequently to the inflammatory speeches of demagogues, or. those
by the arrangements of society acting upon us who arouse the passions of the people—it is quite
as soon as we were born. Having made this
true, that, if the evils which they speak of had not an
discovery, we are confident in asserting that
existence, the public could not be excited in relation to
nothing in society could have been rational.
Our Society is formed with a view of corn- them ; so, if the good was not in our principles, the public
could not be brought to see it by any eloquence
mencing a rational system, and it can only be corn-
menced on the distinct knowledge, that whatever may or any power we possess. Now, however, the public
are becoming awake to a knowledge of these princi-
be the character of any individual, that character has
been formed for him. But the most delightful con- pies, and are discovering their truth, their beauty, and
their potency for the accomplishment of good ; they
sideration is, the discovery that society has the full are rallying around your standard, and knowing
power of well or ill framing the physical, the intellec- you are the oldest veteran in the cause, the originator
tual, the moral, and the practical character of every and first promulgator of them, they have every
individual. Yes, my friends, I am prepared to state, confidence in you, and, in the spirit of that
and to demonstrate that society possesses within confidence, they are giving you that assistance which
itself—sirhen it shall understand its own powers, and is enabling you to realise what you have long hoped
how to apply that power—the means of making all and wished for, before you pass away from among
the future generations far superior to any of us of the us. I know, that to be instrumental, even as the
present generation. Nay, so enormous is this least of such a body, in working such a change as
power of creation of character in society, that we are bringing about, is• something for a man to
I should be extremely disappointed when our pride himself upon. In perusing the histories of
schools are fully , established, if our children, Greece or Rome, and reading the glorious achieve-
of ten years of •age, will not be far superior to ments of those who perished at Marathon or
what the most esteemed philosopher ever yet conceived Thermopylae, the school-boy pauses and exclaims—
possible. We hare said that to-day was the first day " Oh, that I had been one of these." I know, Sir,
of the Millenium, or a state of sock Sy such as is that when we have all passed away, those whom you
generally described as the Millenium. The difference have spoken of as the parties who are to possess such
between that which we. now contemplate, and what happiness, as we cannot even at all form any ade-
has been contemplated, is, that the Milleoium was guide idea of—l believe that even these would give
only to continue for a thousand years, but this system, away all their happiness to have been partakers in
which commences substantially this day, if I mistake the glorious struggle in which we are engaged at
not, will proceed onwards, step bv step, without star
or retrogression, and that to endless time there shall present moment ; and whatever happiness they
may enjoy,
be a positive and substantial improvement in every are engaged' I 'believe that the happiness we feel, who
in the present struggle, may be equalled,
},veneration. Where are we now—where has the know-
but it never can be surpassed. I indulge a hope,
ledge of the world left 'us at this moment ? Great
Britain is esteemed the most advanced of the nations of then, that what we have begun will be speedily con-
summated, and it is my ardent wish that you, Sir,
the world, the most powerful, the most enlightened, instead of dying as the warrior who
the most adventurous. It takes the lead in war " With dying hand above his head,
and in peace, and yet her millions are existing • shook the fragment of his blade,
in gross ignorance; her millions are starving; And shouted, Victory," •
and this ignorance and this starvation both will experience the most serene tranquillity, knowing,
exist at the moment when we are full charged with that instead of a nation having been destroyed, the
all the means of giving the greatest enlightenment to world will have been blessed.—(Cheers.)
every individual, and surrounding all with wealth The CHAIRMAN next proposed the health of " Those
far beyond their desire to consume. Then, my friends, who have suffered persecution in the cause of truth ;
am I not right in saying,'that, Sys- and
when the Rational may the happiness to be derived from the
tern shall be introduced, in one year the children of introduction of the Rational System speedily be-
ten years of age shall advance the whole of society conic their rich reward." I think (said Mr. Owen) I
tier beyond the point to which we have yet attained ? may
Congratulate the Society on the small extent to
It is, therefore, that I have placed before you this which these persecutions have been experienced from
impel-tent sentiment,—"The Rational System of So- the commencement. When the idea first occurred
•ciety; and may it henceforth make most rapid strides to me, and when I saw the value and importance
throughout this country and the world."—(Cheers.) , of the great fundamental principle upon which our
The CHAIRMAN, again rising, said—Our last senti- Society is based ; when I reflected upon the complicit-
meat was "The Rational System of Society." I will tions of society, all proceeding from the original error
now give—" The Rational Society, based on the glori- with respect to the formation of character, I
ous and everlasting fact, that the character of each foresaw distinctly that all the prejudices, super-
human being is formed for, and not by itself, and may stitions, and supposed interests of the world
be well or ill, or indifferently formed for each by so- would be directly opposed to that which
ciety; may this truth be universally adopted, and may • I had in contemplation. I, therefore, anticipated that
society speedily determine to well form every man when this principle should be openly promulgated to
and woman, Physically,-mentally, morally, and prat- society, the founder and his immediate followers
tically." Having said so much upon the former senti - would be subjected to the loss of character,
ment, I have the less occasion to explain in ' de- to fine, to imprisonment, and even to death. I knew
tail that which is immediately connected with from the experience of the past reformers of the world,
the present. I may say, however, that the Con- that there was not one of them who ever attempted to
gress of the Rational Society has met here with introduce any reformation but what has suffered more or
a view of aiding, to the extent of their power, to less from persecution, and many of them have suffered
bring the Rational System into practice; and I know it death. Now, although this new system has been
is a feeling, in the breast of every individual who un- more openly promulgated than any other has ever
derstands what the Rational System is, that every thing been in the same space of time, we can scarcely say,
else in society sinks into insignificance. The error, with truth, that we have had any serious persecution
that the character of man is formed by himself, has from any but inferior members of society, with the
been the cause of all the immorality that has ever ex- exception of the present Bishop of Exeter, and those
isted. Were it not for this error in the human mind, who joined his attack upon the Social system in the
immorality could not, and would not; be known. This House of Lords, and this arose from the most
old world has made immorality to consist in assisting false information given to him by a person
nature and acting according to her directions, but in with whom you are .all pretty well acquainted.
a rational state of society all immorality will consist However, some of our friends have suffered persecu-
in opposing nature. :Nature is the only thing on tion; and I therefore call on my friend Alexander
which we can depend ; nature hasproduced us ; nature Campbell, whom I esteem as a very old disciple, to
surrounds us with all things that are good—and shall speak to this toast.
we say that nature has been wrong in her creations ? Mr. CAMPBELL replied; and in the course of his re-
Are we going to contend against a power that is marks narrated several instances of persons, with
illimitable, that is universal, beyond even our concep- whom he was • acquainted, who had formerlytions. We have done so hitherto, and while we shall been' the most determined opponents of the . social
continue to do so it is utterly impossible that we principle, but who now were thoroughly imbued with
should make one substantial step towards real virtue ; its spirit and practice. A young man, whom he lap-
but so- soon eas another, generation . shall be trained, pened, to Meet accidentally, stated to him that he for-
from birth, in a knowledge of their own nature, and I merly assisted to assail him in the streets of

Leamington, but he was now perfectly satisfied of at intervals, IN
the truth of those principles which once it was his until midnight.
greatest pleasure to decry. There were two persons
however, the Rev. Joseph Barker, and another
individual, who used to make the most gross misrepre-
sentations ; but these gentlemen had so much fallen in
public estimation, that they could now scarcely obtain
a public hearing ; but all the opposition that had
been made, tended to the spread of that universal
gospel of which they were the advocates. They went
forth to preach the words of soberness and of
truth, and those who had been persecutedcarried with
them, in a more especial manner, the seeds of those
principles, and sowed them where they. would not
have been known, and thus " the blood of the saints,"
as it:were, " became the seed of the Church."
The CHAIRMAN next proposed—" The New Moral
World ; and may it prove to be an effectual instru-
ment to destroy the old immoral worn• out world,
and to establish the Rational System in practice on
earth." Upon this subject, he continued, I will merely
state, that without such an instrument, by which
truth can be conveyed to the , world a very
limited progress will be made. This paper
is now, perhaps, as a weekly periodical, the
only periodical that dare express the whole truth to
the people. It has been sent forth to the world, car-
rying tidings such as were never heard before its
establishment, and I hope it will henceforth continue
to be widely circulated in every part of the kingdom.
"The London Social Tract Society" was next
given from the Chair.
Mr. PALMER, of London, in acknowledging the
toast, said, that 120,000 tracts, illustrative of the
Social principles, had been distributed since the period
of its establishment—about a year andthree quarters—
and these had been circulated in upwards of 300
towns of the United Kingdom, on many parts of the
Continent, in New Zealand, South Australia, and
America.—(Cheers.)
The next sentiment proposed by the CHAIRMAN was
—" The Home Colonization Society, and success to
its operations."
Mr. GaLrpr, as Secretary of the Society, said he
had been called upon to respond to the toast of—" Suc-
cess to the Home Colonization Society." In com-
mon with the rest of those assembled, he not only hoped
for its success, but he anticipated it. The Home Co-
lonization Society, or rather, the nucleus of it, had
been formed by that mind which formed the
other societies connected with the Rational System

ith the greatest harmony and hilarity

POLICE y TELLIGENCE,
MANSION HOUSE.
A gentleman, who stated that his name was Aaron
Smith, was charged before Alderman Wilson, with hav-
ing violently assaulted John Hedger, omnibus conductor,
No. 6,521.
The complainant said, the defendant was one of the,
passengers in the omnibus which plied to and from
Blackwall. Witness informed him and the other
passengers distinctly, that he could not go further
towards the West-end than the Bank, and upon
reaching the end of Leadenhall-street told them
they were to get out. The defendant, however,
desired to be let down at the Bank, and complained
loudly and bitterly that the witness did not go as far as
Charing-cross, notwithstanding the assurance made to
him before he took his seat. Complainant accordingly
desired the coachman to drive to the Bank, and then the
passengers got out. The defendant, determined to fallow
up his violent conduct, caught hold of the complainant,
and struck him with a stick across the head with such
effect as to occasion a considerable loss of blood, and for
such unprovoked and brutal conduct was called upon to
answer to the Magistrate.
The driver, No. 4,588, of the omnibus, said, he dis-
tinctly saw and heard the defendant strike the conductor
with the stick, after having followed and caught him by
the coat.
Alderman WILSON—Where were you when the blow
was given ? Witness—l was on my seat driving.
Alderman WILSON—Did you see your conductor do
anything to the defendant ? Witness—Nothing at all.
Alderman WILSON—How could you see them in the
street in this condition, if you were driving on your
seat ? Witness—l turned round and saw it all. Never
saw the conductor raise his hand to the gentleman.
Mr. Smith, upon being called upon to answer the
charge, stated that in the Commercial-road he got into
the omnibus, on which were marked outside the words
" Bank and Charing-cross," as he wished to go to the
Strand, and the conductor not having uttered a word
about not going further than the Bank to him or any of
the passengers in his hearing, when the vehicle stop-
ped at the end of Leadenhall street, he (complainant)
insisted that it should, at all events, go as far as the Bank,
upon which the conductor said, " We'll take you to the
Bank, and be d—d to you," and declared that such vaga-
bonds gave more trouble than respectable people would
think of giving. This language was followed up by
gross and insulting expressions, and he (defendant) re-
solved to take the number of the conductor, and to have
the Lord Mayor's decision upon the case. The conduc-
tor, however, refused to show his nnmber, and the defen-
dant went after him to stop him; but received two blows
from him in answer to the demand; he then instantly laid
his stick across the head of the conductor, who lustily
called for the police, and complained of having been at-
tacked for nothing.
Alderman WILSON, to the conductor—Why did you
not show your number to the defendant ? You are liable
to a fine for having refused.
Complainant—l think you will find you are wrong,
Sir; I am not obliged to show my number to every body.
Mrs. Frances Pratt, of Seymour-street, Euston-square,
stated that she and her daughter were passengers in the
omnibus, and witnessed the occurrence. The language
used by the conductor was gross and insulting in the
extreme, and the defendant, who was a stranger to wit-
ness and her daughter, did not at all retaliate, but fol-
lowed the conductor in order to obtain his number, and
was struck twice by him before he (defendant) used
the stick.
Miss Pratt confirmed her mother's account in every
particular.
Alderman WILSON asked the ladies whether the con-
ductor told them when they were getting into the om-
nibus that he could not go further than the Bank? Mrs.
Pratt—By no means.
Alderman Itlrmsom—Well, Mr. Conductor, what have
you to say to the statement(of these ladies ? Conductor
—Why, as sure as there is a God in heaven, every word
I have spoken is the truth. I did not touch him I swear.
Alderman WlLsoN—These ladies swear that you
struck him twice, and why should I not think that their
oaths are as worthy of credit as yours ?
Conductor—l have been twenty years on the road,
without a complaint made against me, and I think my
word ought to be taken; upon my honour, Sir, if you will
believe me, what I have said is quite correct.
Alderman WthsoN—l do not believe yon or your wit-
ness, and I do not think that you are fit to be employed,
and shall write to the Commissioner to that effect. I am
sorry that the gentleman who has been so improperly
charged has been put to so much trouble, and I advise him
by all means to summon you for gross abuse, as well as for
entrapping people by false directions on your omnibus.
If I sit to adjudicate in such a case I shall certainly
make an example of you. As for the blow you got
across the head you richly deserved it, and I wish you
had been more severely punished.
It is unnecessary to say that this decision of the Al-
derman gave very great satisfaction to all in the Justice-
room, except the complainant and his witness.
Mr. Smith intimated that he would make no com-
plaint against the conductor, to whom he considered the
whack with the stick, and the mortification of the Al-
derman's rebuke quite sufficient punishment.

It was, and still would be, under the superintendence
of that mind ; and for him (Mr. Galpin) to doubt for
one moment that the object of their Society would be
established, would be to have—what he never had had,
a doubt of the principles on which they were asso-
ciated. If they followed correct principles, they
might calculate their results with the same
certainty as if they had actually passed,
and correct principles had gone to a greater extent in
the formation of the Home Colonization Society than
any other ever established. The reason was, that
there had been no counteracting principle whatever to
the mind of the founder of the Society. Its object
was to give to capitalists of this and other countries
security and interest for their capital, that they
might assist in carrying out the objects of the
Community Society. They intended to show the
capitalist that there was security for invest-
ment, and the operations of the Universal Com-
munity Society would then be assisted, and the
country would be relieved from the burden of main-
taining the surplus population. He (Mr. G.) con-
gratulated them that day in their new name, as mem-
bers of the Rational Society, upon the great events
of the past year ; and the proceedings of that day were
a sufficient guarantee for the expectation which he had
always entertained that they• were to have the world,
and that soon.
The CHAIRMAN proposed—" Success to Harmony
Hall, and the health of the architect, Mr. Hansom,—
the clerks of the works, and the builders."
Mr. Halasom acknowledged the toast, observing
that he was deeply thankful for the kind expression
of the appreciation of his efforts, also for the great
and constant support that had invariably been given
by the Chairman to him in the prosecution of his pro-
fessional labours. With such a mind to direct his
operations, he could never doubt of the success of
anything that might be undertaken.
The CHAIRMAN again rose, and said, the next
sentiment I have to propose to you is—" The Nor-
mal School of the Rational Society, about to be
established in Harmony Hall ; may the new cha-
racter to be formed within it for man and woman
make them superior rational beings, end may the
ample speedily be foll Owed by all the inhabitants of the
earth." I will merely say upon thissubject, that the hap-
piness of the present generation depends entirely upon
the training, education, and the formation of the cha-
racter of the rising generation. I know that members
of this Society look with extreme interest at the change
that is intended to be effected in their children. Many
of them are aware that their own habits are too
strongly formed to admit of any very great change
being made in a short time upon themselves, but their
hopes, are centered in their children ; and, it
is somewhat strange that, in old society,
every generation sacrifices its own happiness to
the succeeding generation ; but this will never be
the case under the new system of society. In the new
system all will be educated, so that each gerieration
can have its own enjoyment ; but under the
old system no generation has had its enjoyment,
but has been looking forward to something
they have never experienced. As I have before
expressed myself pretty fully on the formation of
character, I 'have only now to say that when arrange-
ments shall be completed for this purpose, a new cha-
racter will be formed for man and woman ; a new
spirit will be given ; a new mind will be formed, and,
using an old Scriptural expression, I may say, the
mind will be "born again,' and I trust the time i 3
not far distant when we shall have an opportunity of
exhibiting it most fully.
The CHAIRMAN said, there is one toast which I
think I am called upon inn peculiar manner to give ;
it is " The health and continued prosperity of the in-
habitants of Queenwood, those individuals who have
formed the nucleus of the Society which we are about
to form," and I shall call upon the Deputy-Governor,
who has had the immediate direction of the establish-
ment for some time past. I did not expect that materials
could have been selected from the old world, and that in
so short a space of time, such a variety of minds and
notions and habits could become so well assimilated
to each other; and I was much surprised to hear some
parties say, who had watched their proceedings, that
no other individuals ever applied themselves to their
various duties with the same industry, and with the
same energy, and with the same success, as did those
individuals. But it was added, the reason is quite
plain, they know that they are working for them-
selves. The doubt which old society has had
is, the practicability of uniting a number of dif-
ferently-formed minds to act together ; but I see
that when they are properly applied Mere will be no
difficulty whatever en this point. It is only neces-
sary, in the first instance, that there should be a ju-
dicious selection for the nucleus. After one of
these societies shall have been formed, and
be in full operation, there will be no diffi-
culty in taking any individuals from any
part of society. I have said that 1 would make an
experiment, if the Government would furnish us with
the funds to form our own external arrangements—
and I should have no hesitation in performing what I
formerly declared I would do. It was to take '5OO of
the picked worst men out of the prisons in London,
and 500 of the picked worst women, and at the end of
five years I would undertake to make them 1,000 of
as most respectable ladies and gentlemen as were ever
seen in Great Britain.—(Laughter and cheers.)
Mr. RIGBY said, having been called upon to respond
to the toast of health and prosperity to the inhabitants
of Queenwood, he could say, on behalf of the Queen-
wood family, that they experienced a great deal of
happiness, and their only regret was that there were
so many thousands around them almost dying for
want of the necessaries of life. Alany re-
ports had gone abroad, grmtly misrepre-
senting their .real condition, and the state
of feeling in which they lived; and he would, therefore,
observe they were upon the most friendly terms, not
only with each other, but with all their neighbours,
and if any doubted their happiness and comforts, he
would say, let them come and see.
The CHAIRMAN next proposed "Health and pros-
perity to the visitors, who have favoured the Society
with their company on the present occasion ;" all of
whom he was most happy to see, and he hoped they
would frequently visit the establishment.
Mr. BRAY, of Coventry, and Mr. LEWIS, of
London, briefly replied in terms expressive of the
pleasure they felt at witnessing the spirit of
unity which pervaded all their proceedings, and
the completeness of the arrangements for carry-
ing their principles into practical operation ;
the latter gentleman observing, that he came
to Queenwood, expecting from the representations he
had heard of it, to find the place a desert, instead of
which it was almost a paradise. The land of some
other parts of the parish was in a most miserable
state, but that which belonged to the Queenwood
Farm was rapidly advancing towards a high state of
cultivation. The garden, too, evinced that it was under
the management and direction of a very superior mind,
for the head of this department was indeed a man
of most extraordinary knowledge, perhaps not
only without an equal in Great Britain, but he (Mr.
Lewis) would say, in the world. He had no hesitation
in saying that the capabilities of . that estate' for agri-
cultural and horticultural purposes were very great
indeed, and that it was rapidly increasing in value.
The prospects of the Society altogether appeared most
flattering., and he heartily wished them all the success
they could desire.
These proceedings took place partly on the lawn,
after dinner, and partly in the large room in Har-
mony Hall, before and after tea ; and at the termina-
tion of Mr. Lewis's address, the hour of nine having
arrived, dancing was commenced, and was continued,

STATE OF TRADE.
(From the Manchester Guardian.)
MANCHESTER.—This being a holiday week, and yes-
terday the principal market-day, being the first day of
the races, it was scarcely expected that any material
amount of business would be done. We are glad to say,
however, that there was a better demand for cloth than
had been previously anticipated ; and, though nothing
like a general advance in prices could be noted, yet there
was a decidedly firmer and more cheerful feeling amongst
the manufacturers. Indeed, during the last few days, a
.considerable amount of business has been done, which,
combined with the great reduction in the quantity of
goods produced, has almost cleared the market of several
kinds of goods, the only holders, to any extent, being a
few large manufacturers, who were all known to stand
out for higher prices. The great body of the manufac-
turers, being, therefore, destitute of stock, are not
willing to take orders at the extremely low prices re-
cently current ; and, unless there should be a large in-
crease in the production, it seems very likely that they
will soon obtain an advance. Of yarn, we cannot report
quite so favourably. The market has been somewhat
overloaded by the large quantity which has been diverted
j from the hands of the home manufacturer, and is now

offered in the export market ; and, though a tolerably
large business has been done, the prices continue to have
rather a downward- tendency, especially in inferior de-
scriptions of mule yarn. On the whole, however, ap-
pearances are decidedly more favourable than for several
weeks past, and there is a more cheerful and confident.
feeling prevalent amongst both spinners and manu-
facturers. _ _

ROCHDALE FLANNEL MARKET, MONDAY, MAY 16.
We have had a better demand fir goods to-day, and a
considerable quantity have sold without any advance
in price. In the wool market there is no change to
report.
HUDDERSFIELD MARKET, TUESDAY, MAY 17th.—
So little alteration has taken place in the state of this
market for several weeks past, up to this day, that
opinion is scarcely divided as to its fixed character of
one continued series of struggles for existence. How-
ever, it is satisfactory to state, that it was no worse ; in
fact, considerable business was done in light fancies
for the home market, and in heavy woollens for ship.
ment ; but still prices are unremunerating generally.
Wools are stationary, and in fair demand. Business
in the warehouses has slightly improved ; but no great
things may be expected until the tariff is settled.—Man-
cheater Guardian.

SUICIDE FROM JEALOUSY.—On Tuesday an inquest
was held before Mr. Baker, at the Adam and Eve Ta- .
vern, Homerton, on the body of Mary Ann Anninge,
aged 25, who committed suicide. William Carter said
he lived at Barber's nursery. Deceased was his fellow-
servant. On Friday night last, about eight o'clock, he
met deceased walking with a young man in the Lea-
bridge. road, and shortly after in the Greyhound public
house, drinking half a pint of ale te% herself. He heard
her ask if she could have a bed there, and the reply
being no, she said she would not go home, for her
sister had behaved badly to her, and ruined her peace of
mind for ever, as she had been out the whole day in com-
pany with the young man who was to have married her
(the deceased). She walked with witness for some distance.
and said she would go back again and ask the landlady to
let her have a bed. He followed her and overtook her going
in the direction of Lea-bridge, near which he stopped
her. He then said she should go to Hoxton to sleep.
She appeared much agitated, and he endeavoured to.
sooth her, when she promised to go back to the Grey-
hound, if witness would not follow her. At her desire
he left her, and had not gone far when he heard a plunge
in the water. He called a policeman, and they ran to-
gether towards the bank of the river Lea, but in their
progress fell over a lime heap, and were nearly blinded
and suffocated. They found the deceased's bonnet and
shawl on the bank, and having procured the drags, got
the body out in about twenty minutes; and Mr. Fountain,
surgeon, endeavoured to restore animation, 'but without
effect. He had no doubt that jealousy, at the conduct of
her sister, was the cause of the deceased committing the
rash act. Verdict—" Temporary insanity."
The Limerick Chronicle of Saturday says the Kerry
mountains were then covered with snow.
RESULTS OF SAVAGE FIGHTING.—L4st week Jo-
seph Hacksley (as principal), and Thomas Baylis, Ed-
ward Gadd, William Shaw, Thomas Higgins, and Ben-
jamin Humphreys (as accessories), were committed on
the Coroner's warrant to take their trial at the Assizes,
for the manslaughter of Joseph Wassail in a pugilistic
contest at Edgbaston, near Birmingham. Hacksley and
Wassail were boys about 17 years of age ; they fought
upwards of an hour, and the scene closed by Hacksley
" butting'' Wassail on the chest with a blow of his head,
which proved fatal.
His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge
arrived in Dublin yesterday, for the purpose of paying a
farewell visit to Colonel Stawell and the officers of the
1 2th Royal Lancers. His Royal Highness was entertained
at the mess of the regiment yesterday afternoon, on which
occasion General Sir E. Blakeney and all the military
authorities were invited to meet him. We are sorry to learn
that his Royal Highness must leave again to-morrow
afternoon, as he is under the necessity of being present
at her Majesty's birth-day drawing-room en Thursday
next. It is creditable to find a Royal Prince so uni-
versally beloved as Prince George is by all who have
the honour of knowing him, and especially by his bro-
ther officers, with whom he has been most intimately as=
sociated for the last three years, and the regret of part-
ing is, we learn, quite reciprocal.—Dublin
The General Steam Navigation Company's British
steam-ship, Earl of Liverpool, Capt. 11. Lomax, arrived
from Ostend yesterday morning, in twelve hours and a
half. Lady Beresford arrived from Boulogne on Tues-
day, in the same Company's packet, Magnet.