11 AUGUST 1838, page 12

The Condition Of Governesses.

IN a little book which we noticed a fortnight since, it was stated, as the result of a calculation, that a majority of female lunatics in this country is ccmposed of governesses......

The English Prisons Not To Be Better Orde Red.

OUR masters the Lords have thrown out the Home Secretary's first attempt at legislation for the Prisons of England, by a majo- rity of one. On former occasions we have objected......