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be a call made ori:them to enlist, or embody themselves
i a the militia, that they demand from the Government
which makes this appeal to them to know what they
are fighting for—(C.heers)—and that they will take
advantage of this claim made on them to shed their
blood, if need be, to demand that they shall be first
made citizens—that they shall have the rights of ,
men, and have something worth fighting for.—
(Cheers.) Enough upon this subject. It has been truly
said by the last speaker, that any calamity like that
of a war between us and the adjacent country would
roll back the tide of advancement with respect to
popular rights, would more than stay, would in fact
cause to retrograde, that movement which has been
going on so peaceably, so unobjectionably from year
t 3 year in this country. Then, as you love your own
'tights, grudge them not, but rather extend them to
others not yet favoured with the possession of them.
Let us drown this war-cry in a louder cry, which
angels will echo from the sky, a cry of " Peace on
earth and good-will to men."—(Loud cheers.) I will
rot dwell on the other branch of this toast. Enough
has been said to-night to convince us all that this is the
cause of our country, of all its highest and best in-
terests, the cause of mankind universally, and of
civilization and education ; that we should seek to
maintain peace whilst we enjoy it, to extend free
trade, and if we possess, as we do possess, the en-
chanter's might, let us use our magic power to scatter
the blessings of peace around us, till there shall not
be found on earth one enemy of ours, because there is
not a man treading the globe towards whom we en-
tertain any other than sentiments of love, brother-
hood, and peace.—(Cheers.)
As a considerable number of persons at this mo-
ment rose to leave the room,
The CHAIRMAN announced that it was his intention
to close the proceedings immediately after Mr. Brooks
had moved a vote of thanks to the Right Honourable
and Honourable Gentlemen who had attended that
evening.
Mr. JOHN BROOKS, who was received with ap-
plause, said—Ladies and gentlemen,--4 must confess
that I hardly understand our chairman. He gave me
no warning, but said, " Mr. Brooks, get up directly."
(Laughter.) I have, however, to propose a vote of
thanks to the Right Hon. Thomas Milner Gibson am!
the rest of the Members of Parliament who have ho-
noured us with their company this evening. I
am not to-night going to speak on the sugar
question, recollect. You have now sugar
2d. per pound cheaper than before, and
a better article besides, and, if you look to it
properly, you will keep it at the price it now is. Mr.
Gibson knows all about the subject, and he has
power. I assure you I was much delighted to hear
his speech upon that question. I shall not detain you
any longer, except to propose a vote of thanks to Mr.
Gibson and the rest of the Members of Parliament.
The meeting of to-night is the finest muster we have
ever had in this hall, and I thlnk that, when the public
hear of it, they will be of opinion that there is some-
thing in you. Let them know that we are in earnest,
and they will pay attention to us. We did the
League's business, and we shall do this.—(Cheers.)
Mr. HENRY ASHWORTH seconded the motion,
which, at the suggestion of the chairman, was carried
by acclamation, and the meeting began to disperse at
ten minutes to twelve o'clock.

MRS. lIONVITT.
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THE PEASANT AND LANDLORD
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CONTAINS :

National Defences.
Dr. Chalmers' Home Biblicac Quotidlanae.
Protestantism, By Thomas De Quilicey. Continued.
Scottish Rivers. No. 111. The Tyne. By Sir Thomas Dick
Lauder.
Furstenruhe. Concluded.
Now and Then.
Miranda: a Tale of the French Revolution. By Percy B. St.
John. Continued.
The Government and the Parochial Schools of Scotland.
The Sanitary Question—State of London.
Poetry.
Literary Register.

Political Register.
Sutherland and Knox, Edinburgh; Simpltin, Marshall, and Co.
London ; Cumming and Ferguson, Dublin ; James 31`Lsod, Glasgow

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT-GARDEN THEATRE,
Established in 1847 for the purpose of rendering a snore perfect per-
formance of the lyric drama than had hitherto been attained in this
Country. _ _

The Nobility, Gentry, Subscribers, and Patrons of Music are re-
spectfully informed that the SEASON (ISIS) will COMMENCE the
first week in March, In the new and commodious edifice constructed
lac year.

OPERA.

For the production of the established works by the great masters of
el, cry school, for the effective representation of the repertoire of se-
venteen Operas mounted last season, and of compositions to be heard
for the first time in this country, engagements have been already
Made with the following eminent artistes :

PRIMI SOPRANI.
Mde. Grist, and Mde. Persian!,
Mde. Ronconi, Mdlle. Steffanini, and
Mde. Castellan (her first appearance),
Corbari, 3ldlle. Angiolina Zoja (of the Scala in Milan, her first
appearance in this country), and
bide. Pauline Garcia Viardot (her first appearance).
CONTRALTO.
Mademoiselle Albonl.
TENOR!.
Signor Mario, and Signor Salri,

Signor Laves, Signor Luigi Mel (from Scala, his first appearance
in this country), and

M. Roger (of the Academie Royale de Musinue, and of the Opera
Comique, Li Paris, his first appearance in this country).
PRIMI BASSI BARITONI.
Signor Tamburini and Signor Ronconi.
PRIME BASSI PROFONDI.

Signor Marini. (The ratification of the engagement of Signor Con•
radi-Setti, the celebrated basso, is daily expected).
BASSO COMICO.
Signor Agostino Rovere.
ALTRI PRIME BASSI.
Signor Tagliafico and Signor Polonini.
Secoado Tenore—Signor Sold! (from the Scala).
Director of the Music, Composer, and Conductor—Mr. Costa.

The Orchestra, comprising the distinguished prefesiors of last
season, will be increased by additional artistes ; the names of the
instrumentalists forming the entire orchestra will be published
thture prospectus.
The Military Band, which has also been increased, will be
under the direction of sir. Godfrey, baud-master of the Coldstream
Guards.

The powerful and numerons Chorus of last year will be further
strengthened by 24 chosen and experienced singers, and will number
92 voices namely, 40 ladies, and 52 male voices. Chorus Master—
Signor Boneonsiglio. Poet and Translator of the Libretti—Signor
31aggioni. Prompter—Signor Monterasi.