MR. STUBS,
Of Warrington, who is engaged in trade on a large scale, and possesses a considerable fortune. These are his least recommendations—the zreatest is, that he spares neither money nor exertion in promoting the diffusion of knowledge amongst the poor. In and about Warrington, this gentleman is respected by his equals, and beloved by his numerous servants and dependents. The attachment of labourers to their employer should he noted as honourable to the latter, since, if the political economists are right, " when wages fall, profits rise," and the loss of the workman is the master's gain. We doubt the perfect soundness Of this doctrine ; but at all events the doctrine prevails ; and its prevalence, even supposing it erroneous, forms a serious obstacle to improving the condition of the labouring classes. A great manufacturer declarinc,° in the House of Commons, that wages are too low for the happiness of the people, would produce a world of good; and we are led to believe, that Mr. STUBS of Warrington would not hesitate to pronounce that opinion, and will have the opportunity as soon as the Reform Bill shall be law. Were it for nothing else, we should rejoice to see him in Parliament.
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