The Sun.
London, England, 1849-12-05 00:00:00

who, in these poverty-stricken parishes, themselves
unsupported by wealth, are nobly fighting the Battle
of the Cross; the excellent societies which are
labouring for the spiritual end temporal welfare of
the poor—indlviduais rlso—men like Lord Ashley,
whose energetic benevolence
_sent him, years ago,
through the courts and alleys which your corresp,a-
dent has now revisited—all these would give invalu-
able assistance in administering the fund, aed in se-
lecting candidates for emigration.
Communications may be opened with the colonies
with the view to the reception of the emigrants on
their arrival. " Homes" may be established, similar
to the one founded at Adelaide by Mrs. Chisholm,
whose name is widely and honourably known in con-
nexion with emigration. This will secure to the
emigrants protection and guidance, and facilities for
plaeing themselves respectably.
Some difficulty might at first be found in the un-
willingness of the poor women themselves to emigrate.
The long sea voyage—the strange country—the fear
" of ills they know not of" —the unwillingness to
sever the ties which bind them here—all are discou-
ragements at first. But at a meeting which took place
in Shadwell last night, the subject was broached to
upwards of 1,000 of these poor creatures, to whom it
appeared to be anything but distasteful.
These things are not done in a day. But if they
are to be done, the sooner the work is begun the better.
In the selection of emigrants, one condition must
never be lost sight of. None but women of good
character must be assisted to go. There must ba no
taint or discredit upon them to mar their prospects
when they arrive at their new home.
These, then, are my proposals :
That a fund be forthwith raised to assist distressed
females to emigrate.
That this fund be administered by a committee,
with the assistance of the local clergy and the religious
societies in the districts.

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That measures ba taken in the colonies to ensure
protection and guidance to the emigrants on their
arrival.

This is the outline of a plan by which, as it appears
to me, permanent good can be effected. There are
many details upon which I do not touch.
What proportion to the whole cost of the passage
of the emigrant the assistance from this fund should
b-ar—whether that assistance should be by way of
gift or loan, or both ?—these are questions which the
committee must decide.
In a few days I trust that such a committee will
be organised and at work.
The names of the committee, and a list of the sub-
scribers, will be published as soon as possible.
In the meanwhile subscriptions will be received by
the gentlemen named below.*
One word in conclusion. Let us not be scared by
the magnitude of the evil with which we have to con-
tend; but rather let us make our efforts commensu-
rate with it. We must have vigorous action and large
means. Let those who cannot give a large sum
down, give it in instalments in three, four, or five
years. Let those who have much, give much, and
let all give generously according to their ability.
Neither time nor money can be wasted which is
devoted to such a work.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
SIDNEY HERBERT.
5, Carlton-gardens, Dec. 4, 1849.
Subscriptions in furtherance of the objects advo-
cated above. may be paid to the joint account of Lord
Ashley, the light Hon. Sidney Herbert, the Hon.
Arthur Kinnlird, and the Rev. W. Champneys, rector
of Whitechapel ; at 'Messrs. Ransom and Co., Pull snail;
Herries and Farquhar, St. James's; Messrs. Hoare,
Fleet-street; and Messrs. Williams, Deacon, and Co.,
Birchin-lane, who have kindly consented to receive
them.

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THE BRITISd ORATOR : comprising Obser-
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THEATRE ROYAL, lIATMARKET.
Mr. B. Webster, Lessee and Manager. Old tireminton.
LAST NIGHT BUT TWO OF MR. MACREADY'S
APPEARANCE.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed KING LEAR. King Lear, Mr. 3facready;
Edgar, Mr. J. Wallack ; Earl of Kcnt, Mr. Stuart ; Cordelia, bliss
Reynolds.
To be followed by the successful and laughable Farce, called an
(LAI:MING SACRIFICE. Bob Ticket, Mr. Buellatene I Susan
Sweetapple, Mrs. Fitzwilliam.
To conclude with an original Farce called THE GUARDIAN
ANGEL. Mr Dulcimer, Mr. Keeley ; Moggy Snaggs, Mrs. Keeley.
On Monday, Dec. 10, Mr. and Mrs. KEAN will make their appear-
ance in the Play of the WIFE'S SECRET.
The Box-office Is under the direction of Mr. I. T. Archer.

THE HIRE itoYAL. ADELPIII.
I;ndar the direction of Madame Celate.
TIIIS EVENING,

Will be performed a new domestic Drama, called THE WILLOW
COPSE. Principal characters by Messrs. Hughes, Wright, P. Bed-
ford, 0. Smith; Madame Celeste, and Miss Woolgar.
To be followed by an entirely new Extravaganza, entitled DO-
MESTIC ECONOMY. John Gramly, Mr. Wright ; Mrs. Orumley.
Mrs. F. Matthews.

To conclude with a new slippery sketch called MRS. B CNBURY'S
SPOONS. Mr. Ilighbury Barnes, Mr. P. Bedford; Bob Twinks,
Mr. Wright ; Job Smith, Mr. 0. Smith Mrs. Banbury, Mrs. F.
Matthews; Mrs. Illghbury Barnes, Miss Brooks.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
tinder the Management of Madam:. Vestrisk
Sole Lessee, Mr. Charles Mathews.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed METHINKS I SEE MY F.ATIIER,
To be followed by DELICATE GROUND.
After which lIE WOULD BE AN ACTOR.
To conclude with EAISINU THE WIND.
Dress Boxes 5 ; Upper Box.. 4s. ; Yit, 2s. ; Gallery,
half-prior to any part of the house.
Ali applications for rriTate Boxes mist be made to Mr. Alleroft, Ls,
New Bond-street.

ritINCEs&S
Mr. J. M. Maddox, Sole Lessee and Manager.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed the celebrated Opera of DON GIOVANNI.
After which, A MODEL OF A WilE.
To conclude with ESMERALDA.

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Proprietor, Mr. W. Batty.
THIS EVENING.
The performance will commence at a Quarter to Seven, with the
Grand national and magnificent Spectacle of TILE BATTLE OF
WATERLOO, in which Mr. Edward Gomersal will appear in hls
original character of Napoleon.
Ater which Betty's SCENES OF THE ARENA.
The intervals bet een the various acts of Horsemaaship will be
enlivened by Messrs. T. Barry, E. Jackson, and Wheale.
Boa-office open from Eleven till roLr.
stage Manager, Mr. W. West.

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Tung DAT —Morning, 25 min. after i I Evening, 53 min. after i
To- Woaaow—Nforning, 20 min. after 6 I Evening, 48 min. after 6

TUI WEATHER.--SUN Ossicz, Dxc. 5.

THERMOMETER, Lowest, 24; Highest, 36; Noon, 41.
BAROMETER, 29.38; going down rapidly.
WIND S. to S.W.—Stormy and dirty, thick weather,

with rain.
It was hard frost yesterday evening, and exceedingly
cold, but changed to thaw in the morning, with rain.

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