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intrusted to Lord AahJfy »a* to paw into a law. he attle would ha»r; to be fought again*! a powerful, a malicious, a. wealthy foe. The operative* weresubscribing—»ay theory children, out of their miserable phunee, were subscribing—(hear, hear,)—to carry for-ward th^ir meaeurt of emancipation ; and surely, when Brit tab fathers §M Brituh mother* had heard of the deplotkble sUte in which these helpless children were plated, it would not be considered too much to ask for s.mftt from (hem ia aid of this great work of Reform. (Choertw)Mr. OASTLEa seconded the resolution. 'The Secretary stated that, by mistake, the petition had not been attached to the resolution, but, a* it was Intended 10 hare been attached to it he would now read it. Haring read it, the resolution and petition were agreed to unanimously.Lord Tsyhham said it gave him the most sincere and heartfelt ploasare to haro it in his power to address ho opulent sml distinguished a meeting of the citizens ol London, the more so when he re'collccted that the citizens of thijs mtftrapli'* never undertook any measure, whether relating to -benevolepcs or humanity, or any other object, but they were certain to bring it to a successful ter mica-tiun ; he would bring to the recollection of their distinguished Chairman what his predecessor accomplshed—.he meant Brass Crosby—-in having conquered the P*r-Lament, and compelled a publication of their proceedings. After that: conquest, he need not say he was confident that they would. Obtain tht boon they now sought from the Legislature. (Loud and continued cheering.) Deeply did he deplore the scene* which had been described by other speakers—deeply he deplored the strides of the demon of avsrice, which he might observe in the language of the hon, and learned member for Dublin (Mr. O’Connell) bad consigned the orphans of the human race to the situation which had been described. He might say they were orphan*, for their father* belonged to the oppressed labour, ing class, *nd were compelled to send them out to work, and their mothers could not be permitted, by their fears of starvation, to feel for the sufferings of their children. (Hear.) lie was persuaded that that dreadful stain upon the humanity of the :ountry would be blotted ou', ard that the name of his noble friend (Lord Ashley) would be handed down to posterity for his exertions in so nobie a cause. (Cheers.) It was lamentable, in a country like England, to find that six millions of our fellow creature* were born to destitution and want; but if the people would but petition the legislature, he was sure they would at last suciied, although from what he had learned he feared there would be a strong and powerful opposition. (Hear.) The Noble Lord concluded by moving a reaolu-don, which he did nor read.Air. H. Pownall, in seconding the resolution, urged on the meeting the necessity of contributing towards the expens* of forwarding so beneficial a measure. (Hear.) He felt confident there was too much of sound philanthropy in the British character to suffer so vile a stain to continue a reproach to the country. This was one proot of tire benefit* of (he increased knowledge which was im paried to the country by the public press, which raked up and exposed one eVil after another, not for the purpose ot perpetuating them, but to set them aside. (Cheers.) lid was sure (hat no person ever stood up for abolishing negro slavery, but would exert himself as far as possible 10 extinguish this worse than slavery at home. (Cheers.)The resolution was then carried.house. The present system of overworking tbe cnUdren in factories had commenced when Arkwright’s invention came into use. Before that lime the work wa* done in the cotuge of the labourer, wbo portioned out the work to his childfcsn, according to their age and capacity. (Hear, hear.) In London, which has hitherto been considered as the place the owst destructive to the health of the human race, the average amount of deaths wa* 6,111 in 10,000 above 40 years of age, but in the manufacturing districts the proportion was much more numerous. He wpuJd put the public on their guard against the measures which he knew would be adopted toward* ibis subject in Parliament. When a bill had -bean brought forward before, to reduce the hours of labour to 12 hours, it wa* said, *• Surely you cannot object to 13 hours, it is only one hour longer;” but he need not tell them what were the effects of one hour longer more, when a child bad been working a dozen hours. The Hon. Gentleflian concluded a most eloquent speech, by imploring the clergy of the country to put themselves forward in support of *o excellent and human a measure.Lord Ashley assured the meeting that h9 should persevere in the course he had begun. He had taken up the measure as a matter of conscience, and as such a matter he was determined to carry it through. If the house would not secure] the bill, they must drive him from it, as he would not concede a single itep. (Hear, hear.) He most positively declared, that as long as be had a seat in that bouse, no exertion should be warning on his part to establish the success of the measure. If unsuccessful in the present session he would bring it forward in the next, and so on in every succeeding session till his success was complete.The Rev. Dr. Russell, Rector of Bishopsgate, in moving a vote of thanks to the Lord Mayor, assured the meeting that no exertion should be wanting on his part to insure the successor the measure.Mr. Wilks seconded the resolution, which was carried unanimously.The Lobd Mayor returned thanks, and the meeting broke up shortly after five o’clock._THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY LANE.GREAT ATTRACTION FOR THIS EVENING, | QJJf Immediately alter the opening of (he Dnon on Saturday, every *eat in the Theatre wa* cccmded; and, hi consequence ; of imre persons being diinppoiuled or accommodation than iho^e who found if, tbe Lesvee. notwithstanding ihe ex'rat'rdinai y expense, announce* Don Juaa and the New Ballet together again this evening.THIS EVENING, Mozart's Grand Opera of DON JUAN.After which, the celebrated Fairy Ballet, entitle !La BELLE AU BOIS DORMANT.Founded on the popular English Tale of Enchantment called The Sleeping Beau v.To-monow, Masanielio ; with Separation and Reparation; and the Nervous Man.Mr. Payntkr proposed a resolution of thanks to Mr. Sadler and Lord Ashley for their exertions in the cause, „r.,1 ha Lmpntwi the former wr,n not ermhlp.iTHEATRE ROYAL, DRURY LANE.The Entertainments announced at thn Theatre for last Fnday Evening having been prohibited, at the instigation of the Bishop of London, notwithstanding the License gi a«ted for Stage Perfoimance* to other Theaites in the Metropolis on the same Evening, the Lessee respectfully iiifmm* ihe Public that lie is preparing such a Varieiy of Entertainments f^r the ensuing Wednesdays and Fridays in Lent, as he trusts will meet with their approbation.On WEDNESDAY NEXT, Feb. 27, their Majesties’ Servants will represeat Two Acts of SACRED AND MISCELLANEOUS MUSIC.In which Madame Vc^tris, (her first appearance at this Theatre this Season.) Mis* Belt*, Alie* Cawie, Airs. Crouch, Madame De Meric, Mr. Hraham, Signor Bfgrez, Signor de Begins, Mr. Templeton, Mr. Mart' u, Mr. Bedfo.d, and Signor Donzebl, (exclusive oi other pending Engagement*,) will make their appearance.Tha I7lt; A mi’ill Or»ni*l it wifi* i It
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