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n^u SE Ct C OMMONS.'
FEM JARY 10.
H ifty Sketch of toe very long, important,
and critical Debate ot Yesterday, on the
Subject of the Preliminaries of PEACE
with France and Spain, and the Provi
sional Treaty with the United-States of
America.
AT half after four, the several copies of
those flare papers that had been preferred,
v.cie read, and referred to the immediate onfo
deration of the house.
Mr. T. Prt then, in an able and eloquent
speech, prefaced an address to the throne, which
he read, and concluded with moving, in the
words of that inferied in the account of the de
bates in the horde of lewis.
Mr. Pitt in his speech expatiated on the neces
sity of the rimes, that rendered neb a peace as
ministers had made, not only juftifiable, but fa
ris'aclory. He argued this aHertion much at
large, and declared the single question was, will
the house accept the peace, such as it is, or will
they continue the war? tie read extracts from
the" report ofcite committee appointed last year
to enquire into the flare of the funds, to prove
that the annual expence of the country, even
during peace, including the inrereft ofthe fund
ed and unfunded debt, was upwards of fourteen
millions. On that melancholy fad he built his
argument chiefly, and in the course of what he
said, by turns addressed lord North and his par
tizans, and Mr. Fox and his friends ; endeavour
ing to convince each, that unless they could
prove, they could have made a better A peace,
they were bound to confirm and support that on
the table.
Mr. Wilberforce, in a very elegant speech,
seconded the motion.
Lord John Cavendish declared he meant not
todifturb the peace, but to confirm it. The ad
dress moved did not appear to him to be ftri&ly
confined to matter of fact in all its parts; he
therefore moved as an amendment, to leave
out from the words to allure his majesty that,
to the end of the motion, and to infers inHead
of them the following words:
" His faithful commons will proceed to consi
der the fame with that serious and full attenti
on, which a fubjed of such importance to the
present and future interests of his inajefty's do
minions deserve. Tliat in the mean time they
entertain the fulleft confidence in his majesty's
paternal care, that lie will concert with his par
liament such measures as may be expedient for
extending the commerce of his majeHy's fubjeefts.
" That whatever may be the sentiments of his
faithful commons on the revolution of this inves
tigation of the terms of pacification, they beg
leave to assure his majedy of their firm and un
alterable resolution to adhere inviolably to the
several articles for which the public faith is
pledged, and to maintain the blelHugs of peace,
so necessary to his majefly's subjects, and the
general happiness of mankind."
Mr. St. John seconded the amendment.
Lord North, in a long speech, fraught with
found argument, and partaking equally of wit:
and candour, went into an ample difeuffon of
the two preliminary treaties and the provisional
treaty, shewing why, though he, neither wilhed
to move, nor to be acceffary to voting a censure
on ministers, he could by no means approve the
peace that had been made. His lordship was
particularly pathetic and eloquent, when he
pleaded the cause of the loyalists, and concluded
his speech with moving an amendment in their
favour, to be added to lord John Cavendish's a
amendment.
A very long debate followed, after these
grounds for debate had been laid by the several
gentlemen abovementioned.
Mr. Powis replied to lord North, and with
great good humour and fairnefs laughed at the
noble lord, laid his finger on what was faulty
in the peace, but nevertheless said, he was rea
dy, taking it with all its imperfections, to fay
be was compleatly fatisfied and willing to vote
for the address as originally moved.
Lord Mulgrave attacked the peace candidly
but roundly, His lordship spoke like a well*-
wisher to his country, and a competent judge of
her interests.
Mr. Secretary Townsend met the arguments
of those who had taken exceptions to rhe peace
with great temper, and reasoned in its defence
with every appearance of being well founded
in what he said, and in opposing opposite and
strong fads to answer strong assertions.
Mr. Burk, with his wonted powers of raillery,
attacked the address as Angularly modest and
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nnaffuming in its ft'le and composition. He af
terwards went into a serious argument against
the articles of the peace, and cut at several of
them with a weapon wielded by a powerful arm.
The lord advocate made an admirable speech
in favour of the address. The learned lord,
with wonderful ingenuity, fliewed, that the a
mendment was such, as neither the movers of
it, nor its supporters, could vote for with any fort
of consistency with their former declarations in
parliament.
Governor Johnftone, with that shrewdness
that always distinguishes what he fays refpe&ing
America, pointed out, to the conviction of the
house, that great errors had escaped minivers in
'drawing the boundaries of the United States ;
and especially in drawing the limits of East-
Florida.
Sir Henry Fletcher gave the house some in
formation relative to what the Eafblndia direct
ors thought of the sixteenth article, which he
said, was so worded, that though he had heard
several persons endeavour to explain it, not two
of/them had explained it, or seemed to under
hand it alike.
Mr. Sheridan, in a very ingenious speech,
defended lord North's having that day joined
Mr. Fox, on grounds of fair reasoning and con
sistency. He afterwards retorted on the chan
cellor of the exchequer, for his harsh treatment
of him last Friday, when he had asked a questi
on perfectly parliamentary. Mr. Sheridan was
extremely pointed in what he said, and more
than once raised a laugh, as well at the chancel
lor's expence, as at the wording of the prelimi
nary articles.
Mr. secretary Townsend rose to explain.
Mr. Banks, in a mild, but persuasive speech,
set up a (brong defence of the peace, and of the
address moved upon it.
Sir William Dolben again addressed himfelf
to the lawyers, for some fatisfaftion refpeCting
his doubts on his majesty's legal right to declare
America independent.
Mr. Mansfield, in reply, said, the king was
vested with such a power by the act of last fef.
fions.
Sir Francis Baffer supported the amendment.
Mr. James Grenville in a long speech sup
ported the address.
Mr. Fox, in a speech of considerable length,
mod ably defended himfelf from the various at
tacks that had been made upon him in the
course of the debate. Mr, Fox also, with bis
usual powers of reasoning, attacked the peace in
all its parts ; declared he never would have fee
his hand to such a peace, and challenged minis-
Hers to produce his correspondence with Mr.
Grenville at Paris (while he was in office) to
prove how widely his sentiments then differed
from the idea of making any such peace.
Mr chancellor Pitt, with equal ability repli
ed. Mir. Pitt retorted on Mr, Sheridan—we will
not fay with somewhat less liberality than we
expected at his hands, but rather more person
ally than usual, Mr, Pitt went through a long,
a clear, and a comprehensive detail of all the
arguments that had been advanced agaihft the
peace, answering them one by one, stating the
true nature of the case fully and fairly, and
reasoning upon it with infinite strength of ar
gument. He also threw out some sarcasms on
lord North, for his having joined Mr. Fox, and
urged the opposite lines of conduct pursued by
those gentlemen in that house, for some years
past, with Hrong satire and pointedness.
Mr, Lee, in his usual blunt way, attacked
the peace pell mell. He called it a disgraceful
wicked, and treacherous peace; inadequate to
its object, and such as no man could vote to be
honourable, praise-worthy, and proper, without
delivering his character over to damnation for
ever.
Colonel Onflow said a few words, which we
could not diftindly hear.
Lord Frederick Campbell took fire at what
Mr. Lee had said, and declared he came down
to the house unbiased, that he meant to vote
honestly and fairly, and he meant to vote for
the address; but he would not bear to hear his
character questioned for such conduct.
The attorney general rose also exrreniely warm
and said, he did not understand such swagger
ing language. His character was as fair as his
learned friend's, and who should dare to fay, h e
damned his character by voting for the address.
Mr. Lee explained his meaning; and Viewed
he had said those that voted the peace honoura
ble endangered their characters, which he took
to be fair parliamentary language.
Mr. Rigby rose to Hill the troubled waters
and with a happy exercise of pleasantry, said, he
desired to apologize for Mr. Lee as a young mem b
ber, for the unguarded manner in whieh he had
delivered his opinion. Mr. Rigby called back
the house to the real questions before them,
termed the conjoined amendment an innocent:
lukewarm performance, and aligned his reasons
for voting for the address as originally moved.
Mr. Adam supported lord North's amend
ment with great ingenuity and good sense.
At a quarter past seven this morning, the gal
lery was cleared of strangers; and at half after
seven the house divided,
Ayes, (for the amendment) 224
Noes, — 208
Lord North's amendment was afterwards put
and carried.
To be Sold at Public Vendue,
On the 15th day of April next, on the Premifeg,
Op HAT noted PUBLIC HOUSE, with excellent
l stables, &% for the accommodation of travel
lers, and about 100 acres of Land thereunto be
lon,m;, situate on the r ad leading from Philadelphia
to Wilmington, near Marcus-Hock, late in the occu
pation of major Archibald Dick, deceased ; Ifo a Lot
of GROUND adj mining, containing about 20 acres of
good land, part of which is marlh meadow, with a
frame dwelling house, and garden well fenced with
pales, a pump of good water, and a good orchard there
on, to be Sold either separate or together, as may oft
suit the purchaser ; in case they are not fold on the
aforefaid day, they will be afterwards fold at private
sale.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of the said
ARCHIBALD JICK, deteafed, are desired to make
immediate payment to either of the fubferibers ; and
whoever has any demands against the said estate, are
also desired to bring in their accounts, in order to be
adjusted.
ELISHA C. DTCK,\ „
March 24. JOHN POWER, ) Executor#.
Gray's Bridge, on Schuylkill.
TH E fubfriberr, hiring furnished themselves with
every thing necessary, wiP provide Breakfafts,
Dinners, Tea and Coffee, for Gentlemen and La
dies, or anv Set Companies, by giving proper NO
TICE : duri g the fifh-feafon thev may,have hefh^&ut
of the Schuylkill, every day. The filiation and con
venience of this place, b^ing so well known, needs no
Recommendation. They may depend upon every At
tention that is necessary. BufineA to be opened loth
April. G. & R. GRAY.
TH £ fubferiher living in Elmfley's-allev, Makee
and and Sells all Kinds of FIRE-WORKS, and
has on hand an elegant Affortmeat of Sky-
Rockets, running ditto, Catrin Wheels, Serpent Box
es, Eire Pumps, &c. &c. which he proposes to exhibit
with the greatest elegance and advantage, on the most
reafcnable terms. Gentlemen of this, or any reigh
bonring fate, who will please to honcr him with tb'eir
commands, may be fupp|ied with what they may have
ocesfion for, on the shortest notice, for the celebration
of the proclamation of peace; and he will attend any
gentlemen to the neighbouring dates with conpkat
Fire Works, either for land or water.
JN. LAUGBAY
Philadelphia, April 5.
TO BE LE T,
For the Summer Season or one Year, to a genteel
Family,
AL„ geard Convenient HOUSE, with fix rooms,
kitchen, garden, stable, chair-hcufe, &c. about
four miles and a half from town, pleafamly fronted in
2 ^ne, leading from Nice-town towards Schuylkill, in
the Northern liberties, late in the tenure of do^lor
Bond, junior. Enquire of E. LEWIS TREICHEL.
the ypper end of Second-street, opposite the barracks.
N. B. To be entered upon at any time. April 3.
TO BE SOLD AT
^obn Compty's Store
In Second-street near Arch-street, two
doors from the George tavern, a large
assortment of
ME R CHANDIZ E,
1 co numerous to mention ; lately imported
from France.
Four Dollars Reward.
DRIFTED or Solen on the 14th of February last,
a YAWL, Seventeen feet long, primed red, with
a turpentine bottom, her lower rudder iron broke.
Whoever delivers the said Yawl unto the owner, PE
TER BLIAR, shall receive the above Reward .'or to
WILLIAM PRESTON, boat-builder, above 'Pool's
bridge. Mrch 15.
A gay Bay Horse for Sale,
Now lending at Mr. Rowe's fables, back of
the Fountain Tavern in Chefnut-ftreet: he is
full 15 hands high, is 7 years old this grass, trots and
canters, and goes #ell in a carriage. To prevent trou
ble, his lowest price is fifty pounds. April 9. 3 tf.