The investigation into the state of Lord Kingston's mind came
to an end yesterday. Mr. Digby Seymour withdrew from the conduct of the case, stating that he had satisfied himself that Lord Kingston was of unsound mind, and complimenting Mr. Chambers on the propriety with which he had behaved. Mr. Chambers reciprocated the compli- ment and the Commissioner gave his decision. He said that the noble earl, whilst under restraint, would be under no supervision, and he would see that he was treated with that kindness and consideration to which he was entitled, and that he should be taken care of, not in an asylum if it could be avoided, but in some suitable residence. The learned Commissioner concluded by formally decreeing that the Right Hon. Richard Henry, Earl of Kingston, is of unsound mind and in- competent to manage his affairs.
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