The Express.
London, England, 1852-09-03 00:00:00

EMIGRATION TO AUSTRALIA.

MEETING IN ST. MAItfIN s HALL.
Last night, a numerous meeting was held at St.
Martin's Hall, for the purpose of organisim a natioit.it
association to promote a system of emigration for the
trial cluses, upon such a basis that, whilst the higher and
wealthier classes might as.ist in its formation and develop-
ment, it would be altogether tree from the semblance of
charity, and would not trench on that spirit of iodepn-
denee which is characteristic of the holiest artisan. The
Earl of Devon, who was to have occupied the chair, was
unable from illness to attend. In his alistuce, Mr. BM.-
WAY WAS called to preside.
The CHAIRMAN said that ho regretted the absence of the
noble earl who was to have presided en the present occa-
sion. His object in appearing there was to guard persons
wishing to emigrate from the numerous sharks who in-
fested this town. (Hear.) The plan about to be pro-
pounded to them was that of Mr. Harris, who would him-
self state the details of it. And, although he did not go
the whole hog with that plan, he believed that it contained
a great deal that was good, and was propounded in perfect
integrity of feeling. When people now went to the colo-
nies, it was to look for gold; hut better than gold was to
find for the well-conducted and industrious =MI the means
of earning an hum livelihood at such labour as lie was fit
fur and accustomed to. (Cheers.)
Mr. Haunts then came forward and entreated the indul-
gence of the meeting *whilst he stated to them the details of
his plan—a plan which, if carried out in the spirit in which
it was conceived, would do the greatest possiblr good to the
colonies and to those who were sent out. The plan was
based on the principle of the "Australian Employers' and
Emigrants' and Registration Office." The only drawback on
that office was that it required communication to pass be-
tween this country and the colony before it could effe et the good
it was calculated to accomplish. But by his plan a machin,ry
would be established fur sending out those desirous of emi-
grating without waiting for these communications from the
colonists. All that the employers in Australia wanted was
that they should be ensured the labour which they wanted.
If for every 201. sent by the employer in the colony, he was
sure of having a stout English heart remitted in return, no
bank would be able to bold all the money which would be
sent to this country. (Hear.) He would now proceed to
state the details of his plan.
After a statement, that it was proposed to raise a capital
of 100,0001.. and to obtain power to increase the same
to 1,000,0001., the advantages of the plan were thus
summed up:—The advantages to the emigrant and
the colonist of the proposed undertaking are as follows:
—To the emigrant—let. If he be of good character and
can procure sureties, not for the payment of a sum of
money on his behalf, but for his integrity alone, he may
have the means of emigrating provided him and employ.
ment when in the colony. 2nd. He will preserve his inde-
pendence and these feelings of self-respect which would he
compromised if he became) the object of charity. 3rd. Ile
will find a " home" provided for him on hie arrival in the
colony, without being liable to become the victim
of sharks, ever lurking in the path of the Munger.
To the colonist-1. Instead of subscribing his 101. to a
common fund to be remitted to this country for the pur-
pose of causing emigrants to be sent out, with the uncer-
tainty of the description of person required by him being
, sent out, and if sent that he will be enabled to engage him,
he may, by simply advancing, in place of giving, a sum
double that amount, ensure a duly qualified person for his
service. 2. A depid in the colony where would always be
found, ready to be engaged, a number of emigrants bound
by duty, interest, and honour, faithfully to serve whomso-
ever they might engage with. To shareholders the advan-
tages offered are of no ordinary character. When the busi-
ness of the association is fairly in operation, that portion of
capital employed in conveying emigrants from this country
would not be required until the like amount has been
actually deposited in a bank to be applied to its repayment.
whilst the various works upon which other portions would
be employed, could net AIR to be highly remunerative. The
Mr. BRAZIER proposed a resolution recommending the
formation of an association, to be called the " Employers'
and Emigrants Registration and Investment Auumation,"
founded on the plan of Mr. Harris.
Mr. BARNARD seconded the resolution.
Mr. BOWYEa said he did not rise for the purpose of
frustrating the plan proposed by Mr. Harris, but he wished
to tell them it was founded on the same principles u the
" Employers' and Emigrants' Registration Office " in
Bloomsbury, which existed for some two or three months.
That office required a fee of 10s. on registration, but what
good did it do? (Hear, hear.) He saw no funds to carry
out the scheme ; he saw no responsible parties at the head
of it ; and he would only recommend them not to part with
their money till they knew to whom they gave it. (Hear,
hear.) In its present state ho did not think the plan de-
served their confidence. (Hear, hear.) If the colonists
wanted a particular class of labour, they could get it
through their correspondents in England. (flair, hear.)
Br. OXLEY said he did not quite understand plan,
nor did he entirely approve of it, but he would recommend
them to study it, and adopt it if they found it to be good,
without reference to the persons by whom it was proposed.
(Hear, hear.)
After a few words from the CHAIRMAN and Mr. HARRIS,
the resolution was put, and, on a show of hands, declared
to be carried.

Mr. AILCHIM moved that the Earl of Carlisle, the Earl
of Devon, and Mr. B. B. Cabbell be requested to act as
trustees.

The motion having been seconded,
Mr. BOWYER wished to know if it was with their consent.
The CuiLiamex said the words were that they be re-
quested to act. (A laugh.)
The resolution was carried.
Mr. HARRIS proposed that the Duke of Newcastle, the
Harbor Harrewby, Carlisle, Devon, and Shaftesbury, Lord
It. Grosvenor, Lord It. G. Paget, Messrs. Sidney Herbert
and B. B. Cabbell, be requested to dct as patrons.
The CHAIRMAN proposed to add the name of Sir J.
Pakingtou to the list. (" Hear, hear," and laughter.)
Mr. BOWYER—And the Queen and Prince Albert.

(Laughter.) - -
The resolution was put and carried.
The CUSHMAN then proposed that the committee
management should be selected from those present.
A Votes—Mr. Bowyer. (Cheers and laughter.)
On the name of Mr. Dick being proposed,
Mr. Mica said that he should refuse to be a party to
sending out Englishmen to the colonies. (Cheers, and cries
of Oh, oh.") After being broken down by the capitalist
and landowner at home, he would not be a party to send-
ing out the working men of England to raise wealth for
others elsewhere. (Cheers, and cries of " Oh, oh.")
A committee consisting of Mr. Bowyer, Mr. Harris, Mr.
Brazier, Mr. Archer, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Nicholay, Mr.Cob-
bett, Mr. Thornton Hunt, Mr. Milliken, Mr. Oxley, and
others, was proposed for adoption.
Mr. Oust refused to act.
Mr. Bewrzu also refused to act.

An Imminent on the platform said that the names,
with a few exceptions, were quite unknown, and the public
could hare no confidence in them. (Hear, hear.)
Mr. NtcnoLor said that great credit was due to Mr.
Harris for propounding his plan, and if it was not properly
discussed it was not his fault. (Hear, hear.) For himself
he was ready to lend his aid in carrying out any well de-
vised scheme for promoting emigration. (Hear.)
The resolution was put and adopted, and the meeting
adjourned.

TILE ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS OF TioT.OONA has
opened a competition for 1853 for first-class prises. Artists
of all nations are admitted to it. The subject for painting
is," Saul terrified by the Ghost of S aim I," to be taken
from Alficii*. !t az( ity of Soul." The paiutio.g is to be
on canvas iu oil, .if the height of one metre and 10 rend-
metres by two metres and 25 centini,tres in bre ulth. The
tinkled for sculpture is, " St. Theresa, absorbed in Divine
Love, faints away in the Arms of the Angels." The prise
for each of the ..e subjects is a Fold medal of the value of SO
sequins (about 880 f.) The subject for a drawing is, Charon
tearing away the Souls," as described by Dante in the 3rd
canto of his " Inferno." The drawing is to be 68 centimetres
in height by 90 centimetres in breadth, exclusive of the mar-
gin. The price is 25 sequins (about 2711.). For perspective
the subject is :—A vast square, rendered irregular and pic-
turesque by the various situations of the buildings and
monuments of various ages, their preservation or state of
decay; while a portion of the facade of a splendid public
palace in the oginl style of the thirteenth century
stands in the foreground. DimensionsoB centimetres high,
90 broad, exclusive of the margin. Prize: A medal of 20
sequins (220 f.) The works of the competitors must be seat
in to the secretary of the Academe on the 30th of June,
1813, before sunset at the latest. The names are to be con-
tained in a sealed cover, marked with a motto, to be re-
peated on the picture, itc. In another paper the artist
must explain the considerations which guided him in his
work. The unsuccessful articles are to be returned, with
the scaled covers respectively belonging to them.