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" May it please your Excellency,
" WE his Majesty's most dutiful and loyal
fubjeds, the knights, citizens, and burgesses,
in parliament assembled, beg you would re
turn our humble thanks to his Majesty for his
communication of the declaration made to
Lord Viscount Weymouth by order of the
French King, and that in consequence thereof
his Majesty had thought proper to recall his
ambassador from the court of France.
" That it is with the utmost difficulty they
can restrain the resentment and indignation
they feel at this unjust and unprovoked attack
on the honour of his crown.
" That the good faith and uprightness of
his Majesty's conduct to foreign powers, and
his sincere intentions to preserve the general
tranquility, must be^allowed by all the world,
and his Majesty cannot be considered as res
ponsible for the disturbances of that tran
quility.'
“ That his faithful commons will chearfully
make good all necessary expences that may be
incurred for the defence of this kingdom, sin
cerely lamenting that their abilities are not
equal to their zeal for the support of the ho
nour of his crown, and the real interests of
Great Britain.
" That they are happy in having anticipa
ted his Majesty's wishes, by the loyal and Du
tiful address unanimoully voted.
This being read, Sir Richard Johnston rose
to express his wishes, that for the fake of una
nimity the honourable gentleman (Mr. Grat
tan) would forego his intended amendment.
Sir Edward Newenham said, as the inability
of this country was mentioned in this ad
dress, he thought, it very proper, and should
readily assent to it,
Mr. Grattan proposed to add, after the
word incurred, these words, not doubting that
his Majesty in his royal wisdom, and paternal
affeflion, will take into his royal consideration the
burthens, revenues, and commerce of this kingdom.
Mr. Attorney General said, as he suppo
sed the gentleman had another amendment
to propose, he wished he would be so kind as
to mention it,, that, to shorten the debate,
both might be considered together.
Mr Grattan then read his other amendment,
in humble confidence that in the present perilous
Situation of affairs his Majesty will have recottrfe
to the wijefl minijNr.
Mr. Attorney General replied, in refpe& to
the firft amendment, he thought it quite un
necessary ; for the address was as frugal in
expression, as the language of refped would
permit it: Nay,, it .was more cautious, more
guarded ; than that address to which they had
unanimoully agreed last Monday. Lamenta
tions a - not proper in an address, nor was it
wife to publish our diftr^ffes to the enemy.
This present opposition seemed as the fit of
loyalty was blown over in a few days. When
there was only a rumour of an approaching
war, the house was loyal and spirited, and
shall we, now that rumour is authenticated
from his Majesty, fall back : Besides, to de
clare there was no doubt of his Majesty's consi
dering our condition, was an insinuation that
hehadnot considered it. In refped to the other
amendment, if it was perfiited in, he would
amend it by adding after the word will, the
words continue to. He did not think it pro
per to have any altercation with the crown
about ministers, which the parliament of
Great-Britain had proved. But what had this
country to object to them ? For above a cen
tury past Ireland had never been so much in
the recollection of English ministers as in the
present. And suppose this amendment was
agreed to, and it Should fail of removing the
present minivers, could we expetl they should
continue their friendship and good offices to
that country which had addressed against them ?
Surely no. It was now apparent that the po
lities of France had seduced the Americans.
And althou h the present danger from France
is alarming, yet we have resources in the bra
very and courage of the nation.
'SATURDAY, March 28.
Proceedings of the
IRISH PARLIAMENT.
/ T"IHE house in a committee (Mr. Bref
ford in the chair) on the resolution
A of yesterday.
Mr. Gardner presented the following ad
dress :
Monday, 42 Min. after 2
Tuesday, 25 Min. after 2
Wednesday, 4 Min. aftei 3
Thursday, 47 Min. after 3
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Saturday, 9 Min. after 5
Sunday, 53 Min. after 5
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THE
Mr. Prime Serjeant replied, the address as
now worded, pointed out our inability. No
man could engage to pay more than he was
able. He feared the amendment would throw
a.damp on the necessary credit for a loan that
would be wanted; that the real fufficiently
shewed that nothing was promised but what
would be for the absolute service of the State,
and its true intcrefts. As to erasing the word
Great-Britain it would be at this time very
impolitic, and detrimental to our interests.
Mr. Yelverton agreed to withdraw his last
motion, but insisted on the firft.
Mr. Barry approved of the firft amendment;,
and after some farther alteration a compromise
was agreed on, that if the firft amendment of
Mr. Yelverton was fuffered to take place with-'
out any question, then Mr. Grattan would
withdraw his motions.
The committee then broke tip, the address
was reported, and agreed to unanimoully.
Monday last the following address from both
Hopfes of Parliament, was presented to his
Excellency the Lord Lieutenant, in order to
be transmitted by his excellency to his majesty:
To the King's Most Excellent Majesty.
Mr. Neville Was of opinion, that the pre
sent address was very proper, that it did not
go so far as the former, and wanted no amend
ment.'
Mr. Barry owned that no Ministry had paid
such attention to this kingdom as the present,
nor has ever so much been done for this coun
try, as by them. He added, the address de
clared fufficiently our inability, and was strong
enough worded.
Sir Henry Cavendish urged unanimity—
and added, he should be very sorry if the a
mendment for the change of Ministry should
take place, and in consequence the Ministry
removed, as this house might, perhaps, lose
the Hon. gentleman who made it, as he would
doubtless be sent over to direct the nation's
affairs.
Mr. Ogle said, he would willingly join in
the amendment, if he thought it would an
swer the end proposed, but he imagined it
would defeat it. We should confider their
own interest and not make us enemies. The
expressions of our inability are fufficiently
strong, which firmly reconcile to him the ad
dress without any amendment.
Mr. Secretary Heron said, he had had seve
ral conferences with the English Ministers,
and they have always shewn the best dispositi
ons for the welfare of Ireland.
Mr. James Fitzgerald and Mr. Fortefque
spoke agairift the amendment.
Mr. Brownlow thought the time was impro
per for complaint; that animadversion on
ministers were now out of season; for if a
man's house was on fire, it would be absurd to
be spending the time that ought to be employ
ed in putting it out, in inquiring whether the
treachery of any of the neighbours had caused
the conflagration.
Mr. Yelverton attacked the address as being
ungramatical, but thought the amendments not
altogether proper: He said, by the address we
bind ourselves to pay expences which we are
not liable to pay ; that the words are too ex
tensive, and he proposed two amendments;
the firft, to insert after the word, cheerfully the
words employ every means in our power to ; and
the second to substitute his dominions for the
words Great-Britain; if these amendments
were adopted, he hoped Mr. Grattan would
withdraw his-.
The humble Address of the Lords Spiritual
and Temporal, and of the Knights, Citi
zens, and Burgesses, in Parliament assem
bled.
“ Most gracious Sovereign,
“ WE your majesty's most dutiful and loyal
fubjeds the lords spiritual and temporal, and
commons of Ireland, in parliament assembled,
in the present critical situation of affairs, beg
leave humbly to approach your majesty with
the most unfeigned affarances of loyalty, duty,
and attachment to your majesty's royal person
and government, and to declare that at a time
when the public tranquility is in danger of
being disturbed by the interposition of foreign
power, we feel Qurfelves called upon to take
the earliest opportunity of expressing our zeal
for the dignity of your majesty's crown, and
our earnest wishes and warmed regards for the
prosperity of Great-Britain: We think it is at
this time peculiarly incumbent on us to allure
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your majesty, that your majesty may rely on
the entire affedion of your faithful fubje—s of
Ireland, and depend upon their co-operating
chearfully with your majesty to the utmost of
their ability, in asserting the honour of your
majesty's government, and eftablilhing the
security of your dominions.
To which Address his Excellency was pleased to
return the following Answer.
Tuesday ihe House went into a Committee; Lord
Middleton in the chair, to take into confederation the
A&s of Parliament relating to the trade of I land.
Earl Nugent, on whose motion the committee had
been formed, opened the business. From a long
series of unshaken loyalty, the Irish he fad, were
entitled to every encouragement which good and
faithful fubj^as could deserve, and a wife and grate
ful government could give; opprtffive laws had
hitherto been their only reward : he did not however
mean to complain ; if he did, his generous coun
tyrmen would disavow his complaints : that they
now fee Great-Britain in difttefs ; that silences their
resentment; and forgetful of their wrongs, unfdi
cited they now make a tender of their lives and for
tunes for our service. If narrow policy had not
kept them low, they would fend over Something more
substantial than addresses ; we should fee their armies
arrive here for our defence. Would the Parliament
of Great-Britain fuffer every sentiment of gratitude
and justice be inactive in their breasts? Would they
become deaf to the voice of policy ? He trusted, he
was fare, they would not; and he had not a doubt
but the house w6uld give ample proof that they were
not void of difeernment to fee, nor inclination to
reward merit. He had taken a view of all the laws
which bear hard on Ireland; and trusting to the
justice and humanity of the hogfe, he had drawn up
a few resolutions which he hoped the Committee
would adopt. Some oppufition would, he feared,
arise from a quarter from which he could never have
expected it ; he meant from the Welt-India planters :
he could not conceive why they should oppose a re
laxation of the trade laws refpe&ing Ireland: he
knew several gentlemen who had plantations in the
Iftinds; they told him they could alledge nothing
against the expediency of the measure he was now
about to propose. He difeovered indeed that the
planters were much in the power of the merchants
here • that a two and a half commission on the fit ars
exported from this kingdom to Ireland, was too
lucrative to be given up ; he did not doubt but the
house would difiegard any opposition from such
felfifh views; he would not, however have any
thing in his motions which could possibly be opposed;
he would make them in such minner as he hoped
would gain them the unanimous approbation of the
Committee; a circumstance that would make the
proposed indulgence to the Irish the more agreeable
to that people, and challenged all their gratitude.
His Lorjihip then moved that the Irish might be
permitted to fend on board of British vessels, navi
gated according to law, to the coast of Africa and
our settlements abroad, all forts of Lili manu
factures, woollen and woollen cloths only excepted.
Mr. Pelham profeffed himfelf a well-wisher to
Ireland, and said, that no man had a greater refpe&:
for that kingdom than he had; he was not however
without his doubts that the present measure would be
highly detrimental to the manufactures of this coun
try• the taxes in Ireland being low, and labour
cheap, the Irish would be able to underfill us, and
thereby ruin several of our trading towns.
Lord Beauchamp begged leave to set the honourable
gentleman right. The taxes in Ireland were many
and hi^h; and proportionally to the means of paying
themfconfiderably greater than in England. Some
gentlemen wlvo had travelled into Ireland had, from
the opulence of its metropolis, and the unbounded
hospitality of the people of falhion, formed very
unjult ideas of the real date of the kingdom ; it was
reduced by oppressive laws to a wretched fituadon :
their loyalty 'was however superior to every ftlfifh
. confederation; they saw nothing but our danger ;
and though our a&s had banished into foreign coun
tries numbers of their brethern, and left them in a
miserable state, still they were willing to strain every
nerve to serve us in the moment of distress ; a braver
more generous,, and more loyal people was not to be
found'; he flattered himfelf therefore, that they
would be treated by the House according to their high
defects.
Sir Thomas Egerton v^ of opinion, that this
kingdom would ftger by its indulgence in this point;
themanufa&ures of Lancashire, in particular, would
be ruined; and that country alone would, as he was
informed, lose one hundred thousand pounds per
annum in the article of checks pnly, if the measure
now proposed Should pals into a law?
" I shall not lose a moment in indulging myfelf
in the very particular Satisfaction in tr anfmitting
this dutiful, loyal, and most affedkionate Address
to his majefy.
THE
LONDON, April 9.
HOUSE of COMMONS,
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