Star.
London, England, 1828-02-26 00:00:00

ROYAL WEST LONDON INFIRMARY, AND
CHARING-CROSS HOSPITAL.
AT a MEETING of the GOVERNORS of the
ROYAL *EST LONDON INFIRMARY, for En-
larging its riperations upon a mote extended and efficient Feunda-
• tion as ap Hospital, in the neighbourhood of Charing Cross, at the
British Coffee House, Cockspur-street, on Saturday, February 2,
18211, at which were present several of the Nobility, Clergy, and
"Gentry, and Inhabitants of the Neighbourhood, supporters of the
<Charity;
The Hon. GEO. AGAR ELLIS, M.P. IN THE CHAIR.
The Rev. Dr. Richards, Vicar of St. Martin's, and one of the
*.'reastirers Of the Building Fund, called the attention of the
‘sfeeting to the immense increase within the last few years, in the
"irxtent and population of the Metropolis, winch had not been
•ettSnded by a corresponding increase in the number of its Hos-
pitals, though from the proportidnate and unavoidable augmentation
in the number of sick and helpless objects, additional sources of
relief were greatly required. He briefly stated to the Meeting
The benefits whici, had resulted from this Charity since its first
e•tablishment in 181$, and that during its operations as a Dis-
pensary, upwards of 32,000 poor Afflicted, Lame, and Destitute
Persons, Sick Children, needy Lying-in Women, and distressed
rereigners, had been admitted for Relief. The Reverend Vicar
expatiated on the still more important Benefits which would result
front uniting an Hospital to the Infirmary, in the neighbourhood
of Charing Crow, where, from the density of population, its
proximity to the River, to Wharfs and Manufactories, ihd places
of dangerous employment, and to traffic of every kind, fatally ha-
s adous to human health, and sometimes to existence, the most
severe and alarming casualties are continually occurring ; and
where, from the remoteness of this district from all the present
Hospitals, an Institution of that description is so greatly required.
It was moved by the Earl Ferrers, and seconded by the Rev.
Dr. Richards, and
Uneeimousev Itssovrins—That from the vast increase in the
Population of the Metropolis, and in consequence of several ex-
tensive Parishes, near Charing Cross, being totally unprovided
with an Hospital, it is expedient to erect one in that neighbour-
hood; and that this Meeting do adopt the most effective means for
its accomplishment.
It was moved by the Rev. Charles M`Carthy, and seconded by
the Rev. Dr. Masters, and
Risoevae—Tbat an application be humbly made to his MA.
JISTY for the honour and advantage of his Maaiser's most gra-
cious patronage.
It was moved by the Marquis of Bristol, and seconded by Dr.
SHEARS/AN, and es
Resoevan—That a Memorial be respectfully addressed to the
Lords of the Treasury, setting forth the objects and utility of this
Charity, and requesting their Lordships to befriead it with a space
el Ground for the Erection of a Building as an Hospital; and that
the Vice-Patrons, Vice-Presidents, Governors, and Supporters of
the Charity, be requested to sign the said Memorial.
It was moved by the Rey. Dr. Richards, seconded by William
Winter, Esq. and
Itssoevers—That the Most Noble the Marquis of Bristol, the
Hon. George Agar Ellis, M.P. and the lion. Henley Eden, M.P.
supporters of the Charity, be respectfully requested to present the
said Memorial to the Lords of the Treasury.
It was moved by the Hon. Henley Eden, M.P. seconded by the
Earl Fetters, and
RISISLVED—That the pergy of the Parishes through which the
isiffuence of this Charirirwill extend, be eat neatly requested to be-
friend it with the aid of their pulpits.
It was moved by the Rev. Dr. Richards, and seconded by It.
G. Clarke, Esq. and
RESOLVED —That Advertiwmenta be inserted in the public Papers,
awing the objects contemplated by the Building Fund, and con-
taintrig a List of its present Subscribers.
That Circulars be sent to the Nobility and Gentry, respectfully
410 WWI their cooperations
And that Books be opened for Subscriptions, at the direreet
Bankers of the Metropolis, and at convenient and respectable
Houses of Rosiness in the neighbourhood.
Sagged GEORGE AGAR ELLIS, Chairman.
The Honourable Chairman having left the Chair,
It was moved by It J. Pettigtew, Req. and seconded by Dr.
Sigmond, and
Rssoevris—That the best Thanks of this Meeting be given to the
Hon. -George Agar Ellis, for his obliging attention to the business
of the Meeting, and for his able conduct in the Chair.
JOHN ROBERTSON, Hon. Sec.
TRIASURSRS.
The Rev. Dr. 11/CHARDS, Vicarage, St. Martin's; and Atm-
411Det Colman% Esq. 29, Great George-street, Westminster.
Beiteses--Messrs. Drunnceids, Charing Cross.
Diltacson—,B. Golding, M.D. 77, St. Martin's lane, Charing-
Cross.
SIGNOR ART SECRETARY.
Joust Roasaysna, Rsq. at the Committee Room, 28,Villierestreet.
By either of whom, Donations to the Building Fund, or Sub-
ecriptions from benefolent Persons, desirous of becoming Go-
tremors or Anneal Subscribers to the Charity, are received ; and
by Messrs. Coutts and Co. Strand; and Messrs. Hammersky and
Co. Pall-mall; and Contributions through other Bankers are
vespectfelly requested to be transmitted to Messrs. Drummond,
Charing-cross.