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Mr. MAYHEW’s LONDON LABOUR—(Continued), 
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time of their appearance, universal horror and excitement—that a nation, professedly 
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hatred of Religion, was deemed incredible, until further examination established the truth 
of the statements advanced. The result is well known. The London of Mr. MayHEw will, 
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yet remains to be done, the work will afford enlightenment, not unmingled with surprise. 
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