The Sun.
London, England, 1838-03-28 00:00:00

ANTI-SLAVERY MEETING

THIS DAY.

EXETER HALL.
DEPUTATION TO LORD MELBOURNE.
The Delegates met again to-day, at half-past twelve, J. N. Blair,
Esq., late Mayor of Bath, in the Chair. The attendance was very
full. There were upwards of four hundred perscns, including about
370 delegates, and the Aldermanbury Committee.
Mr. 13EvEnLav, Delegate from Scarborough, moved a resolution of
thanks to Lord Brougham, and in doing ro had to advert to another sub.
Ject. Mr. Miller, one of the Delegates, had informed the body that
Lord Wharncliffe was entirely with them—(Hear)—•and that Noble
Lord had been entrusted with the great petition from Sheffield,
signed by 18,000 persons, in consequence of the supposition that
he was friendly to their cause.—(Hear, hear.) But in pre.
renting the petition Lord Wharncliffe said that he Gould. not
support the prayer, as it would be a breach of the contract
with the planters to liberate the negroee before the time fixed
by the Emancipation Aet.—(Hear, hear, and "Oh !") Thus that
Noble Lord had deceived them and betrayed their cause.--(Hear, hear.)
They had received his promises in the morning, and he withdrew them
at night—

" They counted them at break of day,
But at sunset where were they P"
The Noble Lord must henceforth be looked upon by the whole country
as one who could not be trusted, a quaking bog of aristocracy, on which
It was unsafe to rest the foot.—(Elear and laughter.) He (Mr. B.)
could not avoid expressing his feelings, and if he had not ability—Se na-
ture negat facit indignatio verbtsm. What would have been the ef-
fect in Jamaica, if the packet of yesterday morning carried out
the intelligence, that the most influential Members of the House
of Lords was their friends?—(Hear.) What would be the despair
of the betrayed negroes, when the next day's packet blighted their new
raised hopes ?—(Hear, hear.) The Rev. Gentleman concluded by moving
the resolution to the following elect
" That this meeting gladly embraces the present opportunity of assur.
ing the Right Hon. Lord Brougham of their high admiration of the
energy and zeal with which in his place in the House of Lords, he has
devoted his powerful talents to the advocacy of this cause."
The Rev. Mr. CIIAPLIN seconded the resolution, and informed the
meeting that Mr. Justin, Member of Parliament for Hertfordshire, fol-
lowed the example of Lord Sligo, and avowed his intention to manumit the
slaves upon his estate in Jamaica on the Ist of August.—(Great cheers.)
The resolution was carried amidst the loudest applause.
Mr. Seneca, in moving the next resolution, expressed an apprehen-
sion that the motion of Sir G. Strickland would not conic on to-morrow
night, on account of the adjournment of the debate of last night. The
, resolution was carried amidst cheers. It was—

" That this Meeting having learnt the magnanimous determination
of the Most Noble the Marquis of Sligo to manumit, by his own act, on
the let day of August next, the apprentices on his estate, would assure
his Lordship, that in their opinion this just and honourable resolution
entitles him to the warmest thanks of the friends of the injured and op.
pressed negro through all parts of the world."
Mr. BLAIR moved the next resolution.

" That the assembled Delegates present to Joseph Sturges, Esq., the
assurances of their cordial and grateful sense of his devoted and disin-
terested labours both at home and abroad, which have so materially
contributed under the Di►ine blessing to place the cause of Negro
Emancipation in that auspicious and commanding position which it
now occupies."

The resolution was seconded by a Delegate from Southampton, and
was carried by acclamation.

Mr. Sregoe briefly returned thanks, but deprecated the practice of
praising men excessively for merely doing their duty.—(Cries of " No.")
Mr. BOULTRRI moved, and Mr. SHIRE'S seconded the next resolution.

" That aware of the importance of adopting vigorous measures for

the purpose of securing the liberties, rights, and privileges, civil and re-
ligious, of thost,, who, under the Apprenticeship, are now held in
bondage, this meeting would respectfully and earnestly request the
Central Committee to continue their valuable services, and assures
them, on behalf of their Constituents, of their cordial sympathy and
continued support."

The resolution was passed unanimously.
Mr. \V►tsox thought there would be advantage In appointing per-
sons to address Lord Melbourne and Lord Glenelg—this would be no
less desirous than important to the cause itself. He wished that the dela-

gates should be introduced to the Ministers as delegates from edinburgh
and other great cities, to evince the great interests represented by them
.such an introduction to Lords Melbourne and Glenelg would be a
speech in itself. Me then reoved a resolution appointing a certain
number of the delegates to conduct the conference.
Mr. smiT7r seconded the resolution, which was passed unanimously.
Mr. F. BUXTON then entered the room, and was greeted with the

nice enthusiastic cheers. He addressed a few words to the meeting to
the effect that he came there to gave them that day his most cordial co.

operation. The three things which they sought for were abolition abso.
lute—abolition peaceful—abolition unqualified.—(Cheers.) If these
three things were obtained, every wish of his life would be gratified.
Success in these would be the greatest blessing to the negroes—the
greatest honour to this country.—(Renewed cheers.)
After some further conversation, the Delegates proceeded to the

Treasury in a body, amounting to more than five hundred, and walking
two.and.two. The long line of the procession in passing along the
crowded Btrects, was observed with much curiosity by the passers-by.

MARKETS.-(THIS DAY).

CORN EXCHANGE.

There are this week moderate arrivals of all kinds of Grain, and a
limited supply of Flour. The Wheat trade remains as reported on Mon-
day, with little ding. Barley, Beans, and Pease, are unaltered. Oats
maintain their value, with a moderate demand. There is no variation
in Flour from the prices of Monday.

ARRIVALS.

Wheat. Barley.
F;tlgm,h
I r,;11
Foreign

Oats. Fla t.
2,550 vs 2,ECO ,ncks
6,350

NEWGTirI AND LEADENHALL MARKETS.

The supply today of town and country killed Meat was very large.
Trade was far from being good, and prises rather lower. Beef 2s. 4d.
t. 35.. Bd.; Mutton 2s. 4d. to Zs. Bd. ; Veal, 3s. 4d. to is. ; Pork 3s. Bd.
to 4s. Bd. ; Irish !Ss. Bd. to 4s. Geese and Poultry in large supply ;
trade very dull, and prices much thr, same as on Saturday. Hares 9.5. to
3s. ; Woodcocks 3s. to 55.; Turkeys ss. to St. ; Rabbits P. to Is. ;
Goslings 9s to 125.; Chickens 3s. to 55.; Ducklings 3s. t. 55.; Fowls,
2s. to 6s ; Peahens 7s. to 10s. Eggs plentiful, price 4s. to hr. 6d.
per 120.