n complimented on his proficiency in
the art of drawing, and observed that he was self-taught. In
manners, he is modest, civil and unassuming, and certainly exhibits
not the slightest symptom of insanity. We know that medical
jurisprudence admits that it is very difficult to determine the exact
line of demarcation where sound sense stops, and insanity commences;
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."

Another thing, too, was just beginning to attract
attention--Electro-metallurgy. True it is that Wollaston applied the
principle of the Voltaic pile to the deposition of one metal upon another
in 1801, and it was further developed b