Go—to their nursery—go—I never can

Enjoy my Malthus among such a clan!

LAYING THE FIRST STONE OF AN HOSPITAL.

Oh Mr. Malthus, I agree

In everything I read with thee!

The world’s too full, there is no doubt,

And want’s a deal of thinning out,—

It’s plain—as plain as Harrow’s Steeple—

And I agree with some thus far,