The New York herald., 1850-05-22

young before they fall into the numerous pits Of
vice, open and inviting, 10 which they are exposed
in large ctles. | stated, whether the subject was
of so extensive nature, that few would be dis
posed to grapple with it,-or whether the comml-
nifty are under the persuasion that the existing be-
neyoen institutions for orphans and destitute fe-
males, are amply sufficient TO embrace those whose
situation called forth this proposton,-I also
presumed 10 ask his lordship, why the most
liberal application Of funds were devoted TO
measures. for the reformation Of criminals
men and wsmen, old in vice, while no nation
al effort has yet been made on behalf of des-
titu,e young females but pardon my saying, that
the interest Of the money laid out on the Mbank
prison and penitenliary, if it had been expended
Judicously, would have done more for the preven-
tion Of vice, and saving the expenditure consequent
upon the commission of crime than has been effected
OF all the recognised prisons, penitentiaries, and
houses of correction while such institutions have
formation or prevention OF crime, the contrary,
retarded the one and increased the other; and
would earnestly hope that some portion Of the
benevolent efforts for feons, even on the score Of
economy, would be transferred to the forlon and
destitute, yet innocent females of the United King
dom. The following is abstract of the measure;-
From my knowledge Of Upper Canada, its peo-
pies wants and capabilities, where food is abun
dant and labor so dear-where the service of both
sexes IS 50 much wanted that for many years girls
would be earnestly sought for, and be proud 10 be
free from want, and in the way of Independence,
greatly contribute TO the prosperity Of the colony,
and amply repay England.
The plan contempiates, that in suitable situations
buildings should be erected near Toronto Halifax,
80 Johns and Prince Edward Is Island, as sanctua-
lies for females for whom employment was not pre-
pared before arrival. CThe occupation and regula-
tions are omitted. That auxiliary associations of la
dess. hCpld be established Throughout the Province,
authorized by act of Parliament, 10 apprentice the
females until Is years of age; and to watch over
them as guardians and 10 such, application should
be made for servants, &c; that those required,
should at once be forwarded without going to the
a..l a,l
expense, as also the regulations to sui
table supeTintcndents, showing that ten pounds
cash, paid by the parish, would cover the
whole charge from England, and sustaining those
brought before her Royal Highness the Duchess
Of Kent, and the sanction Of her Majesty Chen
Princess Victoria) communicated TO me, approving
calling the institution 'The Royal Victoria Colo
Seaton highly approved the measure, but events
arose in the Province, which prevented il being
acted on, while my official duties confined ne TO
New York.
Tho late important movement in London, on be-
half of females, sanctioned by her Majesty and the
royal Prince Consort, led me TO bring the subject
before the highly honorable association, and by
the packet just arrived, have been honored with
letter from the President, that gentleman OF
rank and high station had volunteered to come ont,
and was 10 sail in the Cambria on the 18th inst,
IN order 20 ascertain the prospect as 10 the employ
ment Of females Of character, whom the asso-
citation would send out if the inhabitants would
unite IN promoting the object OF the association, as
they feel anxious TO send TO Canada, and the other
British possessions here.
As shall be honored by visit from the gentle
man, now on his way here, on this humane object,
have deemed il prudent to set forth the foregoing
facts, with the view that through the aid of the
press, information may be acquired from all quar-
ters, To the introduction of females, and the best
means Of carrying the measure into effect; and |
would request for the information Of the gentleman
referred TO- TINT the several editors who may take
in /x.tt IaI.