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I • - 1r ~. rnadt; except with regard to a proposed arrrange .Thent relative to the Maltese inhabitants. His Ma jesty's Ministers thought it consistent with their duty to consent to the arrangement; but sub . Sequent to the Definitive Treaty an objeCtion was niade with regard to the eleaion of tile Grand Master of. Malta, which Russia contended would be different from the mode which had previously been determined upon. Lord St. Helen's proposed That Russia should become a guarantee for the tenth Article of the Treaty of Amiens ; it was at first agreed to, but afterwards refused. The Men Hon. Gentleman had complained, that there had been no representation on the part of his Majesty's servants in consequence of the various instances of aggres sion. It could not be necessary for him to state, that in every instance of improper conduit on the part of the French, representations had been made. A Noble Lord had thought that a disregard of those complaints we had made, was a sufficient ground for war ; they might he grounds for representation but not gronnds for war. The condua of the Ame ricans previous to that war, which terminated by the grace 1785, in refusing the subjc&s of this country redress for injuries committed against them, was considered as a fair ground for representation, but was not sufficient to justify a war. Strong represen tations had been made with regard to Switzerland ; remonstrances had been made on the part of this country, but this country was not the only quarterfrom whichthose remonstrances had proceeded; there had been remonstrances from other powers, which unfor tunately proved equally unsuccessful. In the case of the injuries done to the merchants of this city, strong repirentations had been made; similar re presentations had been made with regard to the Commercial Consuls. The Right Hon. Gentleman enlarged upon the duplicity of the French Govern ment in sendingover these Commercial Agents ; he observed, that as soon as the obj'ec't of their mis sions was discovered, they were told they should not leave the metropolis • with regard to one of those agents who went to .lersev, he was ordered out of the kingdran; and it was hinted to Gen. Andreossi, that if the others did not withdraw out of this kingdom, measures would be taken to oblige them. With regard to Colonel Sehastiani, the conduit of his Majesty's Government bad been very becoming, it was, therefore, too much to be told, they had not made any representation. He asked the I louse to male allowance for the circumstance of extreme diffi culty in which his M.tjesty's Ministers were placed ; he desired Gentletnen to examine the documents on the table, and then say whether their minds have rot been brought to this conclusion, that his Majes ty's Ministers had conduced themselves with a de gree of forbearance every way worthy of the Minis try of the British Government. lie next adverted to the libel inserted in the liambursh Corre.rpondad.n, observing that the French Government had maei fested a disposition to disavow this to the Bri tish Government.--If a specific arrangement had been made, he had no doubt but that compleat satisfaCtion had been given upon that head. Having endeavoured to state the grounds upon which his ':'aj..sty's Ministers hpd acted, having stated his m( :.vex for abstaining while there was a chance of pieice, making those communications which would have lessened that chance ; all he bad to ask of Gentlemen was, to peruse the papers on the table, and then say, whether if they had been only in possession of the information they con tained, they would ha re thought it prudent or ad viseable in them, to have communicated them pend ing a negotiation for peace. His Majesty's Minis ters, sensible of the aggressions they had experienced, were known only to themselves, thought they were justified in withholding them from the public ; but the moment all hopes of peace vanished, they had thought it their duty to publish them in the most ample manner. He knew not of a single document that had been withheld.— Ail he asked or the House in return for this candor on the part of his Majesty's Ministers was, that deci sion by whicil the I louse should not convey appro bation, but merely state that they had not merited that censure which was the object of the resolutions to impute to them. If they had merited that cen sure they should acquiesce in it ; if it were unmerited, he asked that their minds should be relieved from that torment and anxiety which they could not but - feel on such an occasion. He trusted the House would afford them an assurance that they still en joyed its confidence; he trusted they should not go to the consideration of the important duties this crisis required of them, with the opprobrium of their having deserved the censures of the majority of the House. All he asked of the House was to say 44 Aye or No," with regard to the conduit of his Majesty's Ministers. If they said , i No," he should feel a sentiment of pride and gratitude. If they said u Aye," lie should have the comfort of know ing, that every instant of his life Ise had served his country with fidelity and zeal. Mr. PITT said, he should not trespass long on the time of the House. The vote he intended to beve 'was one he had adopted upon the most deli rate sense of his public duty at this important !crisis. It was one he could not discharge without peculiar pain, especially after that forcible and natural appeal on the part of his Majesty's Minis ters, calling upon the House for a positive decis:cas on the subjeEt. If he was prepared to give that de. vision either way to the extent he had desired, he should give it as his conscience dijtated. If he could be persuaded that it was important at this moment not to make any retruspe9, or be induced to think, that by such - retrospect those circumstances of •weakness and incapacity would be found, which would make it the duty of the I Louse of tor/malls to press his Majesty for the removal of his Ministers. Painful as such an opinion would be it was a sacri fice to duty which himself, and he hoped every Member in the House who thought with him, would he ready to make. On the other hand, if he could feel that the explanation of the condat of his Ma jesty's Ministers was so clear and satisfaFtury, as to justify the House in giving a decided and unquali fied negative, he should feel an infinitely greater de .gree of sate idlion in giving such a vote. He did consider that many of the charges against his Majele. ty's Ministers that were contain 1 in these resolutions were nolounded or exaggerated. lie did feel great o bj et eki ee to acceding to the entire extent and scope of "this motion, unless there was that necessity for it which lie did riot see and cwtld not as'l upon. H e t i on.r o tA k at unkaithere was a case of extreme new - nothing oquid..be wore dangerous than to by a parlia from his Coun still &set win cesiiy. nothing be snore dairy . ethic-avow. ,to inluct Lin Iklia:c.ty, •!‘ • • • smisc thow ti - fight • , .‘"„?' . o l *W'f. 4: 1 .• ' ••• ‘ *4 4.. 'i .aay •• ZL a a.... r••• lb Mk i • I 111 , of his eonfidenee. The right of censuring Mi nisters was one of the most important that Parlia ment could possibly exercise ; but it was one that ought to be governed by discretion. It ought to be the first objed of Parliament to look to the public safety. There might be questions of this sort in which men might feel something more than it was proper or prudent for them to express. Ile put it to the House in this point of view. He conceived that there were grounds of dissatisfaction with regard to some points of his Majesty's Government. But he wished the House to consider whether entering into the circumstances of their conduct, at this mo ment, was likely to promote that national defence and resist ince of the common enemy, for which Parlia ment and the country had pledged to the Sovereign. To displace an Administration, and form a new one, was not the work of an hour or a day. The inter val between the dismissal of the one, and the forma tion of the other, was an interval of awful suspence, particularly at a period like this: It was a period, during which the Executive Government would of course he suspended. Days and weeks might finish without those measures being adopted, which were so peculiarly necessary, perhaps, to the very ex istence of the country. He, therefore, called upon the House, unless there was that necessity which the Hon. Gentleman who had moved the resolu tions had stated, to avoid coming to a vote, which shall violate the pledges it bad already given to his Majesty, to support him in the war in which he had been compelled to engage. Ile observed, that there were parts of the subject very delicate indeed to dwell upon. They were subjeas with regard to which it ought to be left to the Crown to decide. He felt that the considerations which were involved in this motion, deeply affected the public, and it was peculiarly the duty of the repre sentatives, that they should vote conscienti , busty.— Those, who thought the conduit of his Majesty's Ministers deserved applause, and that they had given a satisfactory answer to the motion, would of course vote in their favour. Those on the contrary, who were of opinion that the charges contained in the resolutions were well founded, would of course sup port them. He should not enter into the consi deration of the grounds of either of those particular opinions. He deprecated all discussion. He wished the Hoe :e neither to adopt the resolutions that had been moved, or to entertain the string of resolutions of which notice had been given. He thought it was improper for the House to enteitain a Motion of this kind, if the good which it might produce would be overbalanced by the evil. He was desirous that not an hour should be lost in carrying into effed - that solemn pledge and assurance which the House had given his Majesty. It was the duty of the House to make good that solemn pledge without delay ; and he thought it advisable that the first pledge which the House of Commons should give his Majesty, should be by appearing at the foot of his throne, tendering to his Majesty a Bill of Supply, adequate to the extraordinary exer tions we are called upon to make, and proportionate to the nature of the interesznig struggle in which we are engaged. It would fatthar be the duty of the House to call upon `.:is Majesty to consent to some strong and vigorous measures of finance, be yond what had hitherto been resorted to, and also some measures equally energetic. for filling the ranks of the army and the fleets of the navy. In tad he recommended to him that system which should have the effea of giving to the country a numerous ;old well disciplined force, capable of proteding it aBaulct every rash attempt of the enemy. Such, he said, we the objeCls by which the House of Commons would realise the assurance which it had given his .Majesty. It would be most improper in deed, it, after having given that pledge, the first offering should be, a tender of advice to dismiss from his Councils his present Ministers. Theltight Hirnourable Gentleman said, that the sentiment by which he was actuated, was Aa bind ing upon him, that he certainly should act upon no other. He neither approved of the violent resolu tions proposed against his Majesty's Ministers, nor did he think that his Majesty's Ministers were wholly exempt from blame. Therefore he did not address himself to those who were influenced by either of those sentiments. If 6:ere were any in the Home who held the same opinion which he ex pressed, it was to those he addressed himself. With a full determination to take no other part than that of the one which he had avowed, he felt he was acting in conformity with the dictates of his con science, in moving that the other Orders of the Day be now read. Lord HAWKESBURY declared he would not accept the compromise which Mr. Pitt had offered, but called for a decided censure or support. He lamented the conduit of Mr. Pitt, and entered into a general defence of Ministers in the Negotiation. Mr. CANNING supported the resolutions strong ly, and censured the conduit of Ministers. He then went through the diplomatic correspondence that passed between this Country and France, com menting upon it as he proceeded. Lord CASTLERKA.GH contended that Minis ters had a right to call for a decided vote one way or the other, because if tley were left in doubt they would be rendered unable to carry on the public service with vigour and energy. Mr. SLOANE supported 11r. Pitt's motion. Sir 'JACOB ASTLEY spoke against the resolu tions moved by Cok,ael Patten. - The MASTER of the ROLLS opposed the mo tion of Mr. Pitt, and contended for a di.,-;ded vote. He then went into a general answer to die argu ments of Mr. T. Grenville. Sir ROBERT PLELE said, there ware many parts of Ministers conduct which he slid nol oppose, and he should, therefore, vote for the m oon, that the Orders of the Day be now read. . The SECRETARY of WAR took a compara tive view of the state of the Army and Navy no*, with their state at the commencement of the last. war, eat contended that Ministers had evinced the greatest enetgy, and that they had amply provided for the safety of the country, and made every ne. cessary preparation for camying on the war with success. Mr. JOHN CLAUDIUS BERESFO7`,I), ad verting to the conduit of France, observed, that at the moment when the Government of that country was complaining of libels published in this country against France, a se , of traitors were encouraged aod paid at Paris, and a paper, entitled Theilrgur actually set up for the express purpose of calumni ating this country, asal Ignacio/owing to stir up re. beißus in Ireland. He censured the conduit of Miaisters, and supported the motion of Mr. Pitt. Mr. LEt cemnience.l an able argument in sap-' port of Ministers, but the House became clamorous for the question. The Honourable Member con cluded with contending, that the war was a war of aggression on the part of France, and was, there fore, on our part unavoidable. Mr. SHAW I.EFF.VRE said it was the bounden duty of the House to decide the point before it should separate : " for what," said he, " is an ad journment but a continuation of torture ?" (Loud laugh ; and a loud and universal call (o, the question.) Strangers were then ordered to withdraw, the gallery was cleared, and the House proceeded to a division, when there appeared for Mr. Pitt's motion, Ayes 56 .N Cies ' - 333 Majority against the motion 277 The House then proceeded to divide upon the Resolutions moved by Mr. Patten, when there appeared Ayes - Noes - 273 Majority against it - 241 The House adjourned at Four o'clock this moil ing, until Monday. KING'S BIRTII DAY—II , )!ALty at all the Public Olib es. THE BRITISTI PRESS. LONDON, SATURDAY, Just 4. The House of Commons last night presented a new appearance. Since Mr. PIT T went out of office he has given his cordial support to Ministers. Last night, for the first time, he opposed the Mi neter, and was left in a Minority. It is true he did not go the full length of voting for a censurcupon Administration, but merely objected to parts of its condua. Under all the circumstances of the case, however, we must consider the course which he took last night u a rupture of the conuation which bas hitherto subsisted between him and Mr. AD- Di sc.r ON. Making due allowance for what is due to delicacy and old friendships, we do not see how he could have opened a career of opposition in a more decisive manner. Lord HAwices- ICILY felt it so ; he seemed much agitated when he rose to observe upon Mr. PITT'S arguments. After the first division, Mr. Fox, Mr. PITT, and several others went away, and did not s etc on Mr. PATTEN'S Motion. We never saw so full an attendance of Members ; the House ae.tually over flowed. The Debate, however, was not ,so inter esting as was expelled, as neither Mr. Fox, Mr. SfiER►DA`, or Mr. WINDHAM, took any part in the discussion. ----- Their MaJtsrtEs and PaiNCESSF.S, nn account of the unf►vourablencss of the weather, did nut leave the house. At two o'clock, his MAJESTY held a Privy Coun cil, which was attended by the Lotto CIIA sc. , . Loit, Duke of Rozookuu, Marquis of SA LIS/IL v, Earls WESTMORLAND and CHEiT eltr r. 1.1), Lord PELHAM and Lord HOB A RT, and several others. The RECORDER attended and made his Report of the convids capitally convicted the sessions be. fore last, when five were ordered for execution-on Wednesday next. The CIL ANCELLOR had a private audience of his MAJESTY for a considerable time. Yesterday morning the Prince of W.st.rs, Dukes of YORK, CCURZILL•RD, and RRST, visited their MAsurtas, and their Royal Sisters, At the Queen's House. The Sheriffs of London waited upon his MA jrsi to know his Royal pleasure when he would be pleased to receive the Address of the City of London, when his MAJESTY was pleased to appoint this day. Mrs. Jour/ Tuoapr. receives a selea party at her elegant house in Portland Place on Monday next. Mrs. THELLIMON has announced her Masque rade on Monday next at Foley-house by issuing of 1,000 tickets. Lady lIEATHCOTE, in Grosvenor square, will see masks on the same evening. Mr. Wutraat.AD, gives a grand Dinner to-mor row, at his house in Dover-street. The Countess of BDCKINGHANISHIRE and Mrs. Fm. EY'S Routs, last night, were fashionably at tended. Mr. LANZA, junior's, Benefit Concert, last night, at Tottenham-street Rooms, was crouded and very fashionably attended. The vocal performance of Miss RICHARDSON, Min TYRER, and Miss Ds CAMP was encored and much applauded. Mr. G. LswzA executed his favourite airs in the very best style; his duet with VIGANONI, and MosTLi.i's were much admired. It is supposed there will be a very large ramp this year tither at Ashford Common or on Cox- Heath. from the great number of troops that are marching into Kent from a direaions, • ODE FOR HIS MAJESTY'S BIRTH-DAY, 1801 , av HLNitY JAMES rYE, Esq. !OLT LAVILLAT. Britain, alas ! has wood in rain, Reluctant Peace, thy placid charms ; Compell'tl, she treads once snore th' ensanguin'd plain, Where Fame, where Freedom call aloud fur arms. Yet be awhile the battle's sound In notes of festive triumph drownl Whether the fiends of Discord fly tortentous through the fiery sky, Or, bound in Fate's coercive chain, Howl 'mid th' infernal seats in vain, On this auviciotii day the %fuse, Jocund, with grateful voice!, her wonted theme pursue; 11. Amid the boast of tyrant pride, The p‘,liip of ;tats, the arm'd array, Can all the shouti of slavery bide That slave; unwilling homage pay No force can shield Ambition's head From noontide care, from midnight dr:•ad, When the still monitor within Searches di' abode of blood and sin : While whu rules with virtuous sway, Whoru freemen glory to obey, Sees every brrrist the bulwark of a thrall!. 116 people's surest guard, it, ~ errd rights thrir own. Then let the Mnse, with duteous hand, Strike the bold ly rt.*, respon:ive strings, While every tongue through Albion's land Joins in the hymn Of praise she sings i And Labour, from the furrow'd plain, And Commerce, from the billowy main, With voice symphonious bid arise That purest incense to the skies, Above the proudest wreath of fame, Which ever grac'd the victor's name, A nation's votive „breath by truth emisigu'd To bless a patriot King—the friend of human kind COLMAIN'S THEJTRE. Their MA rs - r trs, and four of the Par Ner,:sxs, ho. nonred the Haymarket Theatre last night with their presence, to see the Comedy of the Birth-Day, and the entertainments of Oh; and Mrs. trains. The Royal group were received with all the usual congra tulations on their entrance ; and the patriotic effu sions of yank Junk were so much in unison with the sentiments of the audience, that they called forth thunders of applause. His MAJI:sr v was in uniform ; her MAJESTY in white and silver, with a profusion of diamonds. Princess AUGVSTA in white and silver, a turban, ostrich feathers, and a very tine diamond rose. Princess ELIZA BETH was dressed in a dark robe ; her head-dress, hair ornamented with gold bands, and a bird of Paradise plume. Princess MARY, white and silver, a gold embroi dered turban, with a plume of very long white fea thers. Princess AMELIA white and silver, on her head a spangled handkerc}'ief, and a plume of very dark feathers, streaked and edged with white. " God save the Kinfr," was sung and encored (the audience joining in chorus) on the entrance of the Royal Visitors, who seemed highly pleased with the of the night. Early yesterday morning the public house at Mile-end, called the Three Canes, was burnt to the ground. So sudden and violent was the confla gration, that the master of the house, his wifz, and three children, fell viCtims to the flames. A drover who slept in the upper story, on perceiving the house on fire, took the desperate resolution of jumping out of the window, and was killed on the spot. On Friday se'nuight the large steam-engine, which has been so long in preparing on the banks of the head level of the Grand Junction Canal, near to Treig in Hertfordshire, for raising water from a large and newly construeled reservoir at some dis tance from the Canal, to supply the same with wa ter in dry seasons, was set to work, and the water in the head level, which is a length of upwards of 10 miles of canal, has already been raised four or five inches by the engine working in the day time only ; the springs which supply the reservoir are so plenti ful that the water therein has risen since the engine began to work. A tunnel of near ‘.:.'00 yards in length, on a lower level than the water in the reser. voir, brings it under thee anal, from whence it is pumped up, through 4 well of more than 60 feet deep, by the engine. 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