The anti-monopolist., 1874-08-13


Cations theory Of the way in which
intellectual power runs in families finds
a remarkable illustration in the case
OF Bright's. On the platform at the
great Women's Rights meeting at West
minister, the other day, no fewer than
live members of the family were promi-
nent, and the whole movement is really
directed by them. Two of the most
eloquent addresses we're delivered by
ladies Of this family-one Mrs. Nc
Laren, a sister Of John Bright and wife
OF Duncan McLaren, representative in
Parliament for the University Of Edin-
burgh; the other Miss Lilias Ashworth,
a beautiful young lady, who is the
niece of John Bright. Near by sat an
other Miss Ashworth, her sister, who is
also distinguished in this movement.
By Mrs. McLaren side sat Mrs. Lucas.
another sister Of John Bright, and
widow Of the late Samuel Lucas, found
er and editor of the Morning Star.
which did so much service to every
liberal cause in its day. And of course
Mr.. Jacob Bright was present, looking
all the stronger for the relief his former
constituency at Manchester have given
him from the Parliamentary duties
which had injured his health. There
runs through the minds of all these
representatives Of the famous Quaker
family vein of poetry which, being
the decoration of massive common
sense and strong Character, makes them
just the people best adapted to influ-
ence and lead the middle class of Eng
land.
"A curious reminiscence Of the first.
French revolution was brought to light
in case lately decided in the Massa-
chusetts Supreme Court. The ques-
ton at law related to the property of
the late Robert Roberts, Jr., of Med
field. 1t appears that the elder Robert
was sea captain at that time, and
when about returning from France q
wealthy Frenchman applied for passage
to this country in order to escape the
headsman's axe. He shipped his effects,
including 100000 in gold, but before
he could get away he was arrested and
beheaded. Captain Roberts immedi-
ately put to sea. not daring to remain
in French waters after having attempt
ed to aid man in escaping, returned
to this country, settled in Medfield, and
invested the 100000. Upon his death
he placed it in trust in the hands of the
Hospital Life Insurance Company, and
by the terms of his will the income
only could be used by the junior Roberts
the principal to be given to his chill
dren. Robert Roberts, Jr., died re-
Gently, having been married twice, and
leaving no children except an adopted
child, this child having been adopted by
himself and last wife. There was an
informality in the adoption, but, never
theless, the Supreme Court has decided
that the property belongs to the child,
though theie we're nine other claimants,
mostly nephews and nieces Of the junior
Roberts. The case had been through a
long and tedious course of law, but the
100000 has found legal owner at
last.
AT the meeting recently held at
Manchester, England in aid Of the lock-
ed-out agricultural laborers, the amount
subscribed was f107 lbs. 3d., about
5000. This sum was made up of 28,-
O86 pennies, 1855 half-pennies, SO far
things, 252 three-penny pieces, SO four
penny pieces, 757 sixpences, 382 shil-
lings, 70 forms, SO half-crowns. l SOW
ereign, making total Of 1882 coins.
In addition, there were thrown into the
boxes bag containing 4s., labelled
''for the benefit of the agricultural Ia
borers Of Old England; 'sfive French ten
centime pieces, two five-centimc pieces,
one cent, one Hong Kong cent, five beer
house cheques, one bowling green.
cheque, and four buttons.
81 confess" says Spurgeon Il
never had the ability to manage small
church. They are like those canoes on
the Thames-you must not sit that way
or the other, or do this thing or that
thing, lest you should be upset. I hap
pen to have church like a big steam
boat, and whether l walk here or there
my weight will not upset it. If big
fellow thinks himself to be somebody,
his Importance vanishes when he joins
big church like mine.'
LORD JOHN RUSSELL is at present Sc
renely padding through his eighty
second year. He is little, shriveled-up
old fellow, with disposition as sweet