Gossip in the First Decade of Victoria's ReignAshton, John
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Gossip in the First Decade of Victoria's Reign
Ashton, John
Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
but he, who has visited a receptacle for the insane, will speedily
observe the strange state and appearance of the eyes of those whose
intellects are unhinged. This appearance cannot be mistaken either
in lucid or rabid intervals; it is still perceptible, although, of
course, in a greater or lesser degree. Now, the visitor to
Bethlehem, on the occasion here refered to, particularly observed the
eyes of all the inmates; and those of one only showed not the
least—not the most remote symptoms of insanity. This one individual
was Edward Oxford. He appears in his conversation, his manners, his
countenance and his pursuits, as sane, collected, and intelligent as
possible. Of course, the deed for which he is now in durance was not
touched upon; nor was any information relative to that subject sought
of the turnkeys, or keepers. With respect to food, Oxford is not
treated one atom better than his fellow sufferers; the diet of the
inmates of the hospital is plentiful and good, but no favour is shown
to any particular individual, with regard either to quality, or
quantity. Oxford appears to enjoy very excellent health; and he is
remarkably clean and neat in his person.”
He was, afterwards, removed to Broadmoor, and I have been told, although
I cannot vouch for the fact, that he was liberated some years ago, and
sent to Australia.
Early in July, we begin to hear of a higher style of farming than that
previously in use, as we find the _Dumfries Courier_ advocating the use
of nitrate of soda as a manure, but, yet, are cautious on the
subject.—“An extensive trial of it will be necessary before any proper
judgment can be pronounced. It is, as yet, unknown whether its effects
are lasting, and until this is ascertained, caution must be used.”
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