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Kemble, who, he said, was most anxious to ME
courage rich monopoly, and had shown a determisa.
don to confine all the good tragic performers to Co.
vent-Garden stage.
Sir T. TURTON thought that thiswas not a time'
when a liberal and generous Parliament would throw
any obstacles in the way of the rebuilding of Drury-
lane Theatre. Those who opposed the third Thea-
tre, denied the fact that was asserted, of two good
theatres being insufficient for the play-going people
of London. Let Drury.lane be once rebuilt, and
then, if it were found that there was not accommo-
dation enough, nobody could oppcsse the applicaticat
far another theatre.
Mr. HOME SUMNER contended, that the peo-
ple of this great metropolis had a {right to better ac-
commodation and more places of theatrical amuse-
ment than. now exist. He might at present send
seventy times, day after day, to get a box for his fa-
mily, and not succeed. In order to accommodate
the increasing population of this city, the proprietors
of the theatres had overshot the mark ; and in order ,1
to allow many to see, they made their houses so large
that nobody could hear. The consequence of this
was, that those plays Which had delighted our an-
cestors were much laid aside, and it was found ne-
.cessary to introddce dogs, horses, elephants% and all
manner of beasts upon the stage. Besides, if any
actors of the most brilliant talents, in the line of the
Kembles, were to present themselves for an engage.
ment, they couldn't find one in London ; but must
content themselves with acting in country towns.—
From the situation of the two theatres, it was also
evident that a great part of the population of the
metropolis, found it extremely inconvenient to be ob.
liged to go over three or low miles of ground in order
Ito see a play. •
Mt. WHITBREAD observed, that when the Pe-
titions for the third Theatre came before the House
three years ago, they had been advised to apply to
the King in Council, and their application was un-
successful. When they applied last year, they ap-
peared to do it on the ground that there was no
chance of Drury-Lane Theatre being re-built. He,
at that time, said, that if, upon examination, in the
course of six weeks, he should not see a probability
of the rebuildingnof Drury-Lane, he should not op-
pose it. He, however, then did see a teat proba-
bility, and now there was hardly any doubt of its
being finished, unless this Bill should be passed...-.
At first, he thought the chances were five hundred
to one against the re-building, but now he thought
they were fifty to one in its favonr,, if the confidence
and support of the public were not withdrawn from
it by this new speculation. There were now very few
outstanding claims, Under those circumstances, he
should say, that if Drury-Lane Theatre was not
opened by next Session, or if, when it should be
opened, there was still a complaint of the public not
being accommodated, then he should see no ob-
jection to an application for a third theatre. He
thought that many of the supporters of the third
theatre out of doors, took most unfair means to
prevent the re-building of Drury-late, and to preju-
dice the public against the concern. It appeared
that they wanted their theatre to be the second, anft
not the third. He was very glad to hear of the eti.,
cellent tragedians that an Hon. Gentleman (
Sumner) represented to be out of employment.
that Hon. Gentleman would introduce them to dap
managers of the Drury-lane establishment, he was
sure they would be happy to engage them (a mOll
but he thought that the Hon. Gentleman should Nis*
recollected that Mr. Kcmble had revived andpre-
sented to the public, more of the plays of their fa.
vourite Shakespear, than any other manager, and
that those plays were, perhaps, never better acted,
upon the whole, than under his management. As
to the introducing beasts and elephants on the stage,
that had been done in the Augustan age at Rome,
and man igers must often follow, as well as lead, the
taste of the town. As to the situation of this third
theatre, the supporters of it would never state where
it was to be ; and it was generally believed that it
was in the neighbourhood of the other two that they
meant to place it, If so, there would be no greater.
convenience for persons living at a distance. It thea-
tres were to be distributed all over the town. he be-
lieved that there erauld be good plays no where. •
Mr. BROWNE supported the Bill for the third
theatre, and thought that those interested in Drury-
lane Theatre opposed this application with a very
bad grace, when it was considered how much Par-
liament had done for them, to get them out of their
embarrassments. Their monopoly alone would not
have enabled to them re-build their theatre, tf it had
not been for the assistance of Parliament.

The House then divided oh the amendment for
postponing the second reading to this day six months,
which was carried by a majority of 58 to 35.
KAIBEICZLIMENT RU.L.
On the Motion that the
recommitted—

Bill be

Mr. ABERCROMBIE rose, for the purpose of
stating, that he should postpone the observations
►which he had intended to make, till the recommittal
of the Bill, understanding that such recommittal
would take place after the Easter holidays.
A desultory conversation then took place on the'
wording of some of the clauses, as well as on the
policy of the Bill, in which Sir Samuel Romilly,
Mr. Wilson, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr.
Lockhart, Mr. Thompson, Sir Charles Puke, and
Mr. Marryatt took part.
The House then resumed, when the Report was
brought up ; and, on the Motion that it be taken
into turther consideration this day three weeks.
Mr. DAVIES GIDDY expressed a wish that the
further consideration of the Report should be referred
to a Committee above stairs.
Mr. DRUMMOND objected to such a mode of
proceeding, be being more desirous that the discus-
sions should take place in the House.
The SPEAKER stated, that the proceeding pro.
posed by Mr. Giddy was of very rate example.—
"fhe present measure went to impose high peualtiei
on the subject—to affect the criminal laws of the
land and, on a subject of such vast importance to
the community, it was at all times defirons to have
the benefit of the collective wisdom of the whole
House. Private Committees were only had recourse
to on Highway Bilk, Canal Bills, etc. ; but, on
subjects of such great consequence, the proceedings
were very rarely referred to Committees above stairs.
After some observations from the Cunxcitt.i.oa of
the Antir9vlal coinciding, with whit; had fallen

troll the SP;axeft, the suggested proceeding trat
not persevered in.—The original motion agreed to.
Peetreesiteatt HOUIS SILL.
On the'question for the recommittal of the Peni-
tentiary House Bill,
Mr. HOLFORD supported its principle. The
plan proposed by Mr. Bentham some time back was,
in his opinion, liable to a great variety of objections,
which did not lie against the present Bill.' The
manner in which that Gentleman, in his system,
proposed to find employment for persons after the
tarn of confinement had expired, was particularly
objectionable, for besides that, the profits of their
labour were to go into his pocket ; they were to carry
on their work ptineipally by machines, which would
of coarse prevent them from coming to the know-
ledge of any trade.
Sir SAMUEL ROMILLY lamented that the
Hon. Gentleman had not delivered his sentiments
upon the subject at an earlier period. As be saw
there were many Members now absent, -to whom
this subject was highly interesting, he wished that
any further progress in it might be deferred at least
until Wednesday, the 15th of April next, as at that
time there would be a more full attendance of Mem-
bers% because the A ssizes would have that terminated.
—He was as desirous of the erection of Penitentiary
Houses -as any other perioe ; but there were some
provisions of the present Bill to which he entertained
objections. in particular to that part which confined
the erection ofthem only tai London and Middlesat.
He would not now go into the merits or demerits of
Mr. Bentham's plan, but he was confident that it
contained much which it would be for the interest
of the public so adopt. The House of Correction
erected on. Calton-hill, in Edinburgh, was 4ttm
with the best consequences; in that, -as in theag
proposed by Mr. Bentham, the public had an oppor-
tunity of inspecting the prisoners and their cells, and
he believed this idea was a good one, for there was
not. in his opinion, any better guards against public
abuse than the public themselves. Mr. Dundas, who
was Secretary of State at the time Mr. Bentham
proposed his contract, favoured it very much, and
sensed desirous that it should be carried into effect.
There was one inconvenience in the nunishment by
transportation, which be hoped. would be removed
in a great measure by the erection of Penitentiary'
Houses—this inconvenience existed principally with
regard to the women who suffered transportation I—
they could not work their passage home when their
time was expired, aid of course, in many instances,
were obliged to remain. Sir Samuel Romilly con.
eluded by moving an amendment, that the Bill be
committed on Wednesday the 15th of April.
Mr. LONG did not know the particular plans of
Mr. Bentham, and the question at present was not
any plan of his. At all events, that ingenious Gen,
tleman's plan had many things in it qUitti absurd.—
It made no provision for persons after the term of
their confinement was elapsed. It was indeed true
that be proposed to purchase various patents. and
demanded nothing more than the labour of those
persons at the machinery which he intended to con-
struct; but this in reality was the great objection to
his system, that if • the persons were so employed
they would be entirely prevented from learning any
trade, and of course have no means of livelihood
when they would be turned out upon the world
again. He trusted, therefore, that the House would'
now go into a Committee upon the Bill, and not
defer it to any later period. - 1
Mr. ABERCROMBIE defended the system plan-
ned by Mr. Bentham, on the ground of its chain.
guished utility for the reformation of morals and re-
storation of integrity to the mind ; and he certainly
never expected so excellent a system would have met
with the disapprobation of the present House, after
the eminent declarations in its favour by the whale
Home of Commons when it was first proposed. In
conclusion, he was desirous that the system of Mr.
Bentham should be adopted, so far as to employ the
convicts after their dismissal, to prevent the recur-
rence of their crimes, from idleness. _ _

Mr. Secretary RYE, E R supported the propriety of
the pr sent measures, and affirmed, that his Honour.
able Friend (Mr. Holford) was justified in the pa.
rallel which he had drawn between the plan of Mr.
Bentham, and the one at present proposed for adop.
don, inasmuch as it was prc per to shew the House,
as Chairmain of the Committee, on what principles
he solicited support for the present Bill. He ad-
mired, however, Mr. Bentham's plan in several of
its lesser ramifications, but it was by far too ex-
pensive and chimerical for Government to adopt.
—He was extremely desirous that this plan should be
as perfect as possible ; and it was open to Learned
Gentlemen for any amendment they might suggest.
Should the House agree to the ideasure immediately,
the building could be begun this sammer ; whereas if
they were to make any delay, a whole twelvemonth
would elapse before they could commence ; and par-
ticularly for the sake of the females, he was desirous
the measure should proceed as rapidly as possible;
because, at present they were cooped up in the diffe-
rent prisons, is such a manner as to preclude all
hopes of amendment of their metals and behaviour
Mr. WILBERFORCE remembered the eloquent
and glowing approbation passed upon the plan of
Bentham by both Mr. Pitt and Lord Melville, and
WAS surprised that two such eminent men could be so
far imposed upon as was represented by the Honour.
able Gentleman. Bentham was-authonzed to recom-
mend to the Treasury fit and proper persons to ma-
nage the Penitentiary Houses, and if those persons
did not answer that description, then the Treasury
had the power of refusing them, until fitter men
should be appointed. The whole plan was excellent;
and the treasure proposed of restoring them, reforme
in morals, and amended in their inclination to labour,
back again to the public, was an idea noble, and re-1
plete with the soundness of policy. He, however,
admired the present plan also ; and proposed that;
the two plans should be assimilated, that the Public
might reap the benefit of the best parts of both
'Thu plan met with the approbation of the great Mr.
Howard, and also of the excellent Neale, who was
alike .desirous of introducing such beneficial plans
throughout England, Wales, and Scotland.
Mr. BRAGGE BATHURST strongly supported-
the propriety. of adopting some such measure as the
present, and was desirous that it should be immedi-
ately pproceeded ups., with leave given to make any
whiehibight be deemed necessary in
the enindeg dletuieet.-
mt. wiILIAJd MTH Warted Abe PiNgist7

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of postponing the motion, owing to the almsce of
many Learned Gentlemen on the Circuit.
Mr. H. SUMNER supported the amended motion.
Mr. HOLFO RD explained..
The House then divided, when there appeared_
In favour of the original motion 35—For the motion
as emended 18—Majority 17.
The House then went into a Committee upon the
Bill. when, after some conversation between Sir SA.
I ULM. ROMILLY, Mr. Hor.rotto, Sir Anvitert Ploorr,
the ATTOANEY-GENERAL, Mr. KrsitteK, and Mr,
Ba?tees, several amendments were proposed and
agreed to ; and the clauses being gone through, the
Report was ordered to in received on Monday.
llEGlsTates orrice REGULATION RILL.
Mr. HENRY MARTIN, Witierstailding that there
would be no opposition to 'the motion he had an-
nounced so long ago, would not long details Ilse
House ; but briefly state, that his object was to askfor leave to bring in two Bills. The first was for re.
guleting the °dice of Registrar, in the 142 h Court
of Admiralty and Court of Appeals, on -6e sane
foothts as that of the Accomptant•General in the
Court of Chancery, as far as it concerned the monies
heißging to suitors in those Courts. The secoae
Bill went to Introduce the same regulations in the
office of Deputy-Remembrancer of the Court of E.
ches4lier.
e CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER
did not mean to oppose the motion in its pewee
stage. He should, however, watch the proven of
the Bill, in order to guard the interests of parties
concerned in those new regtdations.
Mr. HENRY MA KT IN ;Stud in the Propriety
of the suggestion, and was ready to distal& the sub.
jet with the Right Hon. Gentleman in any stage of
the Bill he might think proper.
4.estre was then given to bring in the Ms and
Mr. MARTO'. with Sir S. Oimcted to pre.
pare the same.
All the Orders of the Day being tbn disposed 4
the House adjourned as Oxso'Cloat to Meader.

THE EVENING STAR.

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