The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-04-27

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Commission OF Lunacy OF MIR. Feargus O'Coa-
[Fiom the London Tines April 1871
Yesterday commission, in the nature Of writ de H.
Barlow and jury Of feehoders Of the county Of Middle
sex at the Roebuck Tavern Chswck for the purpose
formerly NJ. p. for Nottingham, and a leading CharHst
aSitator but who since June last has been inmate OF
Dr. Tukes lunatic asylum, Manor House, TurnhAn
Mr. Pown. chairman Of the Middlcse1 bench of masis
and several other genten in the csmmssion Of the
peace, we're upon the panel.
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Mr. sprngsn Ihompon, of the equity bar. instructed
Ms,,s tSse 'S and Thompson q Raymond bulldogs.
Mr. Sergeant Shee opened the case in psrspicuous ad
dress s ac'rg the snSjsst @ Of the inquiry ,.oa
in last ear when his extraordinary conduct in the House
Of Commons led to his being placed in the custody Of the
red the petition Of his sister Miss OConnor the caro-
OF Dr. Tuke The learned sergeant said he should cali Dr.
Tuke and from him the Jury would hear that the character
of Mr. 0Connors mind had become completely Of
late and that instead Of the strong mind and vigorous
telect he enjoyed his mind absolutely null
and his intellectual faculties completely prosfrated
Although the recollection Of his past life and the political
associations he had formed enabled him then to
talk Of things long ince past II possible HE
attention upon one subject for any period Of time and
Jones gentleman of his profession who had been
been on very intimate terms with Mr. O'Connor and
be observed great change % in Mr. ScSanors % MIND as
Voua ,.n mem tDat whereas up to that time he had
slways been oDseryant Of the courtee OF life and OF
peculiarly gentle turn Of mind after that period he was il
hehsbt II breaking out into indecent conversation aud
exhibiting other ecccntricte clearly showing his mind
TO be impaired. Since Mr. Oconnor had been under Dr.
Tukes management he had never been violent On the
doubt from the restraint which the treatment
OF Dr. luke exercised over him. He believed Mr. OCon-
nor no: aware of the nature Of tie pressot
inquiry, although every pains had taken to make
bin acquainted with it, The jury would probably con-
interview which The learned commissioner had promised
they should have with the party himself aud no
to to ect decision The result Of the inquiry
was most important, inamuch the small remnsat OF
Of Mr.. oConpors property-some 81 700 or Ei 400
might with proIer care bs disposed OF AZ to pro-
vide the unfortunate gentleman with all necessary
forts for the remainder of his days; but if the pro-
lection Of the Court Of Chancery thrown round
him, there could be very little doubt be would end his
DAYS in n workhouse.
sdered Mr. OConno could be safely allowed he pre-
sent during the inquiry If go il would be desirable he
Dr. Tuke feared his appearance in that would ex
cite Mr. oCoDnor ove,mueh He would himself greatly
The Commissioner said, under the circumstances they
would certainly do
Mr.. Ernest Jones first called said hs was bar
ritter and since 1s4S had been intimately acquainted with
Mr.. Fearpus 0Connor. From 1si5 TO lS48 witness
sidered his mind to have been of the vigorous cha
racter Mr. OConnor devoted him eli to political ques
tons and among his plans for the amelioation OF tho
wgIkns C classss sss was land che%e which fell into dim
Of the House Of Commons %,s by Sir Beoj.mn Hall,
and other members H. wis1sss had GD.erycd the
scheme iAo novor talked of n,thng else from
spoke of it in a joyovs manner. He said the money
WAS coming IN very iapdy and he spoke Of the great
work After the Committee of the nouee of Commons had
been appointed TO inquire into the scheme Mr. OConn
nnd became perecy PROSTATE his memory failed and
over again Before this period in lsaS Witness had Oh
ssysa S Sssa 1aanSs & n Mr. xnss tn s
recommend particular of action some politi-
cal question; and the rext week, writing the
subject he would oy down totally different rules for the
guidance of his readers Mr. 0Connor on terms OF
intimacy with witness family, and his conduct when
whiting them sIsays marked by strict pro-
riety. After 1s4s witness had no opportunity OF
judging of his conduct for years, but last year
he was much struck with his change Of manner.
His conduct in society was then free aod indeli-
cate and at length became bad that when
compelled to remain in privscy About this time
Mr.. oConnor made several speeches in public, In q
very loG,S , style % OF o,a,oy sooay ntsEpSstrs
sIoke of the Queen in which proved him to be
insane and a. other places nsead of keeping to the OBJ
ject OF the meeting at which he speaking he would
burst out in violent personal barangue, and recount
his hearers the number Of honorable members whom he
bad fnocIfd down in ,hc ilonse Of Commons Whom vi
sting witness Mr. OConnor would occasionally burst into
violent fit of laughter and then into food tears
without the maest perccptble for either Oc-
casfnay he would ceclam TIE ingratitude which he
said had been shown to him by those whom he had be-
frended. but never in connected manner. He some.
tines put his hand to bis head and said Oh my hcadI
ard again he would like wild animal for an hour
ats snetch Witness had seen Mr.. OConnor three times
tpr Tuke's asylum. BE recognized witness, but had
not he slightest knowede OF gen lemln who accompa-
nied Nress, and who OF his Oldest friends and
bad carried his electeon for Nottingham. Witness con-
sicorod Mr.. 0Ccrnor to BE- Of unscund ind
Mr. Dougal Govan printer of Gi cat Windmill street,
was next called = lie had been terms Of 4oaal in
macy With Mr. oCouucT and had printed all his publica-
lions for years past Previously to 1916 he had
pow ul and vigorous iuellc t sni strong and reentve
memory In 1861 Lis memory failed altogether and he
was quite unable TO his mind any thing Wit
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