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been applied to emancipation and not to abolition, be-
tween which there was a material difference. To his
mind, therefore, the question came to this—should the
English nation, after all its sacrifices and labours to
abolish the slave-trade—should it now, for the sake of
having sugar one penny a pound cheaper, be content to
share in the profits and the shame of the Cuba planter?
Let the House remember that, great as were the horrors
of the slave trade in former times, they were infinitely
greater now. The effect of our interference had been i
to make the export of slaves from the African coast
dangerous enough to induce those who were engaged in
that detestable traffic to cram their victims in close ships
built for the purposes of speed alone, wherein thousands
died every year on the passage, and those who
survived when they arrived at Cuba—though
parchment laws for the protection of slaves existed
in Cuba—how did they fare there ?,,Why, great as were
the sufferings of the old slavery system, they were four
times exaggerated in the enormities which were in-
flicted on them in that unhappy land.—(Hear.) The
importation of one sex alone, and the determination to
work them out and not reproduce slaves—the infliction
of the lash—the hunting by bloodhounds—were amongst
the enormities attendant on that system which this
country were called upon by the Government to sup-
support.—(llear, hear.) Of this he was convinced, that
when Englishmen came to know that the question was
not merely one of protection or free trade, but whether
they should save a penny a pound in the price of their
sugar at the expense of the sufferings and of the blood
of the slaves in Cuba and the Brazils, they
would dash the cup so sweetened from their
lips, He believed Ministers, in calling upon
the people to uphold them in their policy in
this respect, were incurring a fearful responsibility--
that they were calling upon the people of England to
particpate in the sins of others ; they were bringing
down upon them a share of the chastisement which
must inevitably follow. The people of England
could not possibly share in the profits of the Cuba sugar
without it tarring some share in the Cuba guilt by which
that sugar was produced; nor could they participate in
thi.t guilt without incurring the chastisement which
awaited it.—(Hear, hear.) If they could not recal that
prosperity to the West Indian colcnies which they
might have preserved, let them at least avoid further
invol, i ig thems, Iv2s by treaty in meshes from which they
might hereafter Lind it impossible to disentangle them-
selves, but which they might now burst with a single
stroke. If the principles of the Government measure
were successful the abolition struggle would become a
disgrace instead of an honour to the country —our
squadron engaged on the African coast would be merely
the means of adding to the cruelties and the horrors of
the slave trade, and our treaties with foreign powers
for the suppression of the slave trade would be nothing
more than an insulting and degrading hypocrisy.
Lord ASHBURTON, who was scarcely audible in the
gallery, was understood to contend that unless protection
was continued to the West India planters, as against the
slave-labour produce of Cuba and the Brazils during the
experiment of supplying them with free labour, they
would be consigned to utter and irreparable ruin. Even
supposing that experiment were successful to its fullest
extent, it would take some time before the number and
efficiency of the free labourers would enable our colonies
to compete upon anything like fair terms with those
countries where slavery prevailed. The Government
measures appeared to be based on the cry for cheapness,
and it appeared to be taken for granted that the people
were benefited by the low price of the article, without
reference to the power of consuming it. Nothing could
be more fallacious; for if they took away the means of
employment, and consequently the power of consump-
tion, it was of no advantage to cheapen the price of
commodities. And once destroy the West India market
for our manufactures, there would be but little hope of
restoring it.
The several petitions were then oraered to lie on the
tale, and their Lordships adjourned at a few minutes
past Ten. . .

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT-GARDEN THEATRE,
Established in 1847 for the purpose of rendering a more periect 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 (1848) will COMMENCE the
4rst week La March, in the new and commodious edifice constructed
las year.

OPERA.
For the production of the established works by the great masters of
ey cry school, for the effective representation of the repertoire of se-
veuteen 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, aidlle. Steffanini, and
Mde. Castellan (her first appearance),
Mdlle. Corbari, Mdlle. Angiolina Zoja (of the Siiala in Milan, her first
appearance in this country), and
Mde. Pauline Garcia Viardot (her first appearance).
CONTRALTO.
Mademoiselle Albont.
TENORI.
Signor Mario, and Signor Salri,
Signor Levee, Signor Luigi Mei (from Scala, his first appearance
in this country), and
Ms Roger (of the Academie Royale de Musique, and of the Opera
Comtque, in
PR l'aris, his first appearance in this country).
IM' BASSI BARITONI.
Signor Tamburini and Signor ROTICOIII.
PRIMI BASSI PROFONDI.
Slgnog Marini. (The ratification of the Ongagernent of Signor Cor-
ratil-liefti, the celebrated
BASS basso,OCOMIC°. is daily expected).
Signor Agostino Revere.
ALTRI PRIMI BASSI.
Signor Tagliafico and Signor Polontnl.
lecondo Tenore—Signor Seidl (from the Scala).
Director of the Music, Composer, and Conductor—Mr. Costa.
The Orchestra, comprising the distinguished professors of last
season, will be increased by additional artistes ; the names of the
instrumentalists forming the entire orchestra will be published in a
future prospectus.
The Military Band, which has also been increased, will be
under the direction of Mr. Godfrey, band-master of the Coldstream
Guards.
The powerful and numerous Chorus of last year will be further
strengthened by 24 chosen and experienced singers, and will number
92 voices—namely, 41 ladies, and 52 male voices. Chorus Master—
Signor Bonconsiglio. Poet and Translator of the Libretti—Signor
Maggioni. Prompter—Signor Monterasi.
THE BALLET.
The rule which gave such satisfaction to the musical public last
season, that no divertissement should be suffered between the acts of
operas, will be strictly adhered to. The performances will terminate
with a ballet. During the season the following eminent dansenses
will appear:
Mde. Flora Fab.* arance), Mdlle. Leopoldine
ri (her first appe
Breast (premiere danseuse of the Imperial Theatre in Vienna, her
first appearance in this country), Mdlle. Elizabeth Robert (premiere
danseuse of the Academie Royale de Musique in Paris, her first ap-
pearaace in this country), Mlle. Camille (her first appearance for
four years), Mine. Merry, of the Fenice, in Venice (her first ap-
pearance is this country), Mdlle. Laugher, of the Scala (her first ap-
pearance in this country), Mdlle. Celest Stephan, lidlle. Honore (her
first appearance), and Mdlle. Lucile Grahn (her first appearance).
M. Sitvain and M. Bretin (their first appearances), M. Goalie, &c.,
and a numerous body of Coryphees, FrOMilltUfleB and Flgurantes.
Maitre de Appiani (from the principal theatres la
Italy, France, and Belgium). Regi&SCUI de la Danse—M. O'Bryan.
Leader of the Ballet—M. Alfred Mellon. Composer—Signor Beletta.
The scenery by Messrs. Grieve and Telbin. Frontiers Artiste Ces-
tumiere—Mrs. E. Bailey.
Engagements aro pending with other distinguished artistes for
opera and ballet.
A detailed Prospectus, with the arrangements for the season, will
be ready in a few days, and may then bo obtained at the Box-eflice
(corner of Bow-street and Hart-street), and at the principal libraries
and music publishers.
Royal Italian Opera, Covent-garden, Jan. 22,1848.

TIIEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
UN ler the Manage Tentof
EVE Mr. B. Webster, eele Lessee.
NING
Will be performed, the Comedy of TIIE SOLDIER'S DAUGHTER.
Governor 'lcarian, Mr. Farrcn ; Frank He4rtall, Mr. 11. Farren ;
Malfort, Mr. Howe; Mr. Ferrett, Mr. Tilbury; Timothy Quaint.
Mr. Keeley s Captain Woodley, Mr. 11. Yandenhoff ; Widow Cheeriy,
Mrs. Nisbett ; Mrs. Mallon, Mrs. Seymour.
, Atter which, the new Comic Drama, called THE ROUSED
LION. Characters by Messrs. Webster, llowe, Wigan, H. Vanden.
laoff ; Mrs. Keeley, Miss Reynolds, Mrs. Seymour, and Mrs. Stanley.
To be followed by-the new Farce. called DEAREST ELIZABETH.
Mr. Lionel Lax, Mr. Keeley ; Mr. Winch, Mr. Rogers ; Betsy, Mrs.
Keeley.
•ro conclude with a new and original Farce, called WHO'S MT
HUSBAND ? Doctor Mull, Mr. Tilbury; Daniel Tootles, Mr. Keeley ;
Mrs. Smith Thompson, Mrs, W. Clifford ; Sophonisba Mull, Mrs. L.
S. Buckingham t Sally Starch, Mrs. liumby.
Stage Manager, Mr. Fan en; Acting Manager, Mr. F. Webster.
J. T. Archer, Box-book keeper.
Boxes, ss. ; Pit, 3s. ; Gallery, 2s. ; Upper Gallery, Is.
boars open at Half-past ilia, Portormance to commence at Seven.

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPJII.
*Under the direction of Madame Celeste.
THIS EVENING
Will be presented an entirely new Piece, entitled the PEARL OF
THE OCEAN ; or, the Prince and the Mermaiden. Principal cha-
racters by Messrs. Waye, P. Bedford, Wright, Munyard, Glennaire,
Cullenford, and Worrell ; Miss Woolgar, Miss Emma Harding, Wise
Wien Chaplin, Mrs. Laws, and Madame Celeste.
To be Milo ived by a new and original Farce, entitled OUR NA-
TIONAL DEFENCES ; or, the Cockshot Yeomanry. Principal
characters by Messrs. Lambert, Wright, P. Bedford, Sanders ; Ma-
dame Celeste, Miss Emma Harding, Mrs. Laws, and Miss Woolgar.
To conclude with the Farce of SHOCKING EVENTS. In which
Mr. Lambert, Mr. Worrell, Mr. Munyard, Miss Harding, and Miss
Chaplin will pertOrm.
Boxes, 45.; Pit, 25.; Gallery, Is.
Doors open at Half-past Six, Performance to commence at Seven.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
under the Management of Madame Vestris.
Sole Lessee, Mr. Charles Mathews.
THIS EVENING
Will be performed a new and original piece, called ASTOUNDING
PHENOMENA. Principal characters by Messrs. C. Mathews, F.
Matthews, Bellingham, F. Cooke, and Meadows.
After which, a New Fairy Extravaganza, entitled THE GOLDEN
BRANCH. Principal characters by Messrs. H. Hall, Harley, Her-
r'dge, Madame Vestris, Miss K. Fitzivilliarn, and Mrs. Macnamara.
To conclude with a Romance of Heal Lite, called BOX and COX.
Principal characters by Mr. Harley, Mr. Buckstone, and Mrs. Mac-
'samara.
Dress Boxes, is. ; Upper Boxes, 4s. ; Pit, 2s. ; Gallery, is. No
calf-price to any part of the house.
The icew Box-office, No. 2, Wellington-street, is open to the
Public every day, from Ton till Six.
The Interior of the House has been entirely re-designed by Mr. W.
llradwell of the Colosseum.

FRENCH PLAYS.—ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Lessee, Mr. John Mitchell, 33, Old Bond-street.
TO-MORROW EVENING,
Will be performed NOEMIE. Le Comte d'Avrigny, M. St. Marie;
Eleonor d'Avrigny, M. Jesset ; Jules de Morriss, M. Chatelain ;
Nuclide, Mdlle. BaptiVe.
After which, LA VICOMTESSE LOLOTTE. Le. Comte de Mo-
rangis, M. St. Mar e ; Le Vicomte ci'llerouville, M. fechter ; Le
Chevalier Tancrede, M. Montalancl ; Lolotte Berth'', Mdlle. Nathallo
Boxes, stalls, tickets, and season prospectuses, may be had at Mr.
MITCHRLL'S Royal Library, 33, Old Bond-street.
Doors open at Seven, to commence at half-past Seven.
B
oxes, 6s. ; Pit, 3s. 6d. ; Amphitheatre, 3s. ; Gallery, 2s

PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
Mr. J. X. Maddox, sole Lessee and Manager, Duchess-street,

Portland• place.
IS ad ame AN NA T I iILLON.

Will be presented THIS EVENING
new and original Operetta, entitled The
YOUNG GUARD. Don Guzman, Mr. Bodda ; Don Alvarez, Mr.
Barker; Donna Olin
Thillou. Dia, Miss Sara Flower; Estella, Mrdamo Anna
After which, a now comic Drama, called MY SISTER'S SECRET.
To be followed by a new Comic Piece, entitled THE SULTANA.
Solymau, Mr. Ryder ; Osmyn, Mr. Compton ; Yuseph, Mr. Henry I
Roxalana, Madame Anna Thillon; Elmira, Miss villas ; Ismena,
Ban4ad.
; threit Fear, 2a.; Seasons.
Miss Hodson.
To conclude with a new Christmas Pantomime, entitled OLD
Frllenrys., Ie.ATH E
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ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPIIITHE,ITRE
proprietor and Manager, Mr. William
Batty.
Mr. Patty's performing Elephants.
TILES EVEII
•The Grand Sfectaele of THE CAMP OF SILESIA.
Entirely new Scenes in the Arena, by the talented it.• st ss
of
—ti
the Establishment, in the various modes of equestratlos.
To c„onclu,le with a Grand Equestrian Comic Pantomime entitled
ITAELEQUIN DOCTOR SYNTAX AND lIIS DAPPErt, (iltry
HARE, in which those popular artistes Herr Denl!n, Thco-
lore, lir, Anderson, and 31r. Bradbury, as Harlequin, Columbine,
101v11, and Pantaloon, which will exceed in splendour and effect
all former productions at the Amphitheatre,
Box-ollice open from 11 till 5
6 Actin; and Stage Manager, Mr. IV West.