 In 1832, he took out letters of naturalisation.He was, in succession, a preacher of the doctrine of ‘reforming optimism,’ a theatrical manager, the curator and proprietor of some ‘model experimental gardens’ near Holloway, and a promoter in Manchester of public-houses without intoxicating drinks.For many years, Baume's mind was bent upon the establishment of a major educational institute, on a communistic basis.