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they seemed to forget that the Government were the best jadgea on
this snbject, and thm had given every satisfaction to the country.
If this Bill 'me not Cooperation, there would have been a sttottt
necessity for its exercise, and its not being exercised was no pprrooooff
that it was not necessary. The. Ministers mid that the Alien Act
WAS now necessary, and he so pinned his faith on what they said,
that he believed the measure absolutely necessary. The character
sod the veracity of the Government (knowing more than he could)
was pledged to the necessity, and be would therefore vote for the
continuance of the Alien Act. Ile thought it wisely and preukntly
continued, and should therefore oppose the present Resolutions.
The Government, in whose hands this matter lay, knew well the
interests of this country; and as he was convinced they would attend
to both, he saw no reason for the discontinuance of a measure which
they declared to be necessary.
Mr. PATTrie said, that no necessity existed for the continuance
of the Alien Act, beyond the neceviii*. the Government created or
f,mooted, with the view of aiding the tyrants who now desolate the
airest portions of civilized Europe. If once the Parliament of
England were reformed, there would be no necessity for the fre-
quent interference of this Court. and decidedly we would not have
an Alien Act. All the abuses in our 'poem grew out of a defec-
tive representation, which again led to the adoption of measures
subversive of the beet interests of mankind. No strong necessity
was shewn for the Alien Act. and it was becoming a free people to
tell the leagued confederacy of foreign despots, that we would not
be their allies in infamy.
Mr. SLAM: ObWlyed, that the worthy Gentleman (Mr. James)
had always pinned his faith on the sleeve of Government, and now
gave an additional testimony of his devotion to the powers that he.
lie said we should he more courteous to the Allied Sovereigns. To
whom? To Austria, always weak and insidious? To Russia, over.
reaching and ambitious? To Prussia, but lately admitted to the rank
of a State These Powers were humbled and broken down by the
I mighty arm of Napoleon, and how did they recover those countries?
By an appeal to their people; and when they were leplaced on their
thrones, what was their conduct ? To enslave and persecute their
people. Such were the Sovereigns who acre said to be entitled to
I respect. The Ministers of this country were praised by the worthy
I Gentleman (Mr. Jame), but what did he say to the apostacy of
31r. Wynn, who always opposed this Alien Act until he became
a member of theoovernment ? were the offences calling for
the cruelty and the persecution of the allied band of Sovereigns
against their people ? Why, that they wished for freedom and free
institutions. Such was the sin for which the people of Naples, and
Spain, and Pointe, were now hunted like wild beasts from their
owe home. Ws at least Mould not lend ourselves to this wicked
cnnlederacy ; hut by the repeal of the obnoxious Alien Bill, show
' them that Englishmen abhorred tyranny, and would never abet
tyrants.
Mr. R. TAYLOR, in reply, said, little was now left him to state
but this, that to the refugees from this country. who were protected
in Holland. we were mainly indebted for ouiConstitution, as esta.
Wished in Ifetd. In Holland that constitution was concocted, and
l)e Witt attributed the wealth and freedom of Holland to the pro-
! teetion which that State attneeled to those who were persecuted for
political and religious opinions in other countries.
Mr. Br evenwonen me to address the Court, but it was ob.
jetted to, on the ground that, after the reply, such a permission was
not usually allowed.
Several Gentlemen, however, wished to hear the item member,
and the Loan 31AVOR said he should have no objection, but at 1
I the same time, if that worthy Gentleman spoke, others had a
right of reply.
Mr. BUTTERWORTH then observed, that as long as the Go-
',cement felt it right to continue the Alien Bill. he for one would
not oppose it. For tine year, at all events, he would continue his
confidence in the Government, and therefore hold up his hand
against these resolutions.
Alderman VENABLE! said, that if the Alien Bill were to be
continued on the ground of confidence in the Government, it would
go to establish the Star Chamber, or any other similar tribunal.
(Cries of •! Question !")
111 r. Pewvitess thought it highly unbecoming and ungenerous
in a hind of freedom, to refuse protection to the persecuted of other
countries, and who were only persecuted because they coveted to be
free, like its. In a time of war, the Alien Bill might he neces-
sary a time of peace, it was not only obnoxious but unneees.
mry. In fact, the Ministers of the country were not anxious to
continue it, and if the public voice were exerted against it, he was
persuaded that it would be discontinued. As now existing, it only
served to aid the despotic views of a desperate band of despots,
who having a total disregard for freedom—dreading free institu-
tuticeta„ wish to destroy them amongst ourselves. In conclusion,
he thought the timely interference of the British public would pa-
raliae taeir efforts, and defeat their wicked objects.

The resolutions were then agreed to.
Upon the motion that a petition, founded upon them, should be
presented to both Houses of Parliament,
Mr. Alderman Tit ost PSON proceeded to state his reasons in sup-
port of the Allen Hill, when
The botolllkvon observed. that it was inconsistent with the
usage of the Court to discuss over again those resolutions which
were agreed to.
On the petition being read,
Mr. Ahlerman THOMPSON observed, that the history of this
'country proved that foreigners never were admitted into this coun-
try estcpt under certain restrictions. The Alien Hill was now
gßust!modified, and he could see no reason for its not being,
Mr. Alderman NANT.TII contended, that by the prtivisians of
Magna Chart", foreigners, particularly merchants, were encour-
aged to come over to this country. Queen Elizabeth also encour-
aged them, as far as was consistent with the safety of this country.
In fact we owed much of our skill in manufactures to their encour-
agement ; and he would only say now that he cordially agre-•d with
all the resolution". _ .

Mr. ItouTit supported the resolutions, and avid the only ques-
tion he the Court now was, did the petition, just read, emb,xly
the resolution* which were agreed to ?
Mr. ('ROCKER objected to the tietidon, as unnecessary and un-
called for. The worthy tlentleman was then entering into a gt-
neral discussion of the tub ices of the resolutions, when
The LORD MAYOR observed, that such a proceeding wet nut of
order. If, however, the Court wished to hear the worthy Member, he,'
as an individual, would not interfere to prevent him. The dig, ity
and the respect of this l'otort would be best consulted by a strict
adherence to those rules of debut! which prevailed in all well -con.
stituted toetentliTtea. _

Mr. 1-%ioc Elt was again pmceeding—when he was called to
order by Mr. C. TAYLOR ; and the 11,011 D MAYon decidcd that
Mr. C. wu nut of order. . . .

Th. resolutions were then ordered to be printed, and the petition
presented to both Houses of Parliament.
n►n TO sl'.%lN. _ _ .

. • -
Mr. JAMES OVe notice of hot intention tomove fm a Committee
to inquire how the sum of 1,0001. voted to the aid of Spain, bad
been disbursed.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

CUSTO3I-1101irtiE, Malicia 31.
EIkTERCIO istraanit.
Hope. Wood (Co'woo, broker), from llaniburgh.
l'istat, Scott (Merril and Son), from S. Michael's.
Anna, Urn ladle>, from Schien.

FROM LL( D'S LIST.

FAL MOOT 11, JM,v><crt 29.—Sailed the Jane. Elliott, for London.
FLY MO T BiA cid 210.—Sailed the Kains, Cunningham, fur
London; Success, and William, for St. John's. New Brunswick.
Pont-snot. TII, Atoned 31)—Put back, the Catharine 31ackin-
tosh, fur India.
DEAL, .11. sac If 36.—Came down from the River and remain,
the Rose, ; and Britomart, White. His Majesty's ship
Boehbirt is reported to have sailed early this morning, fur Chat.
ham. Arrived the Gel:Castle, Brown, front India—on the 4th o
November she ?talc the ship John, Taylor, of and from LivcrpooT
to Calcutta, at Kedgeree ; on the same day, a little below Kedgeree,
the ship Albion, of and from Liverpool.
LI vr a runt., Manor 29.—Arrived the South Carolina, Eas-
tatty, from Charkaton—sailed the 27th of February; Elirabett,
—, from Archangel; Lord Wellington. Kinsch ; Aurora,
Kirsch; and Helve/ins, Prinz. from Dant:ie. Sailed the Eliza.
Millard, for Liana; Fulham, Fenter. lust Burnout -lyres; Iris,
Griffith, ftw Pemainbreo; George, Wilstood, for Maranhao:
Weida, Boilers, for Rio Janeiro; Lancaster, Wilding, for Iter-I
!redoes; London. Moran, far New York; Mogul, Jones, for Bald.
more; Jasper, Crocker, for Boston; Rebecca Sims, Brewton, for
Philadelphia; Georgia, Vacuum, for Savannah; Aderiaa, Thomas,
William Dawson, Hannah, Sarah Ann, Dawson. Harp, and Re-
gent, for New Brunswick ; Mars and Prince Leopold, for New-
foundland ; Mary Ford. lady Douglas, and Maid of the Mill, for
Nova Scotia; Felix, Crook, and Princess Charlotte, Way, for
Corunna.

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CIIATIIA3II. MARCH n.—Sailed his Majesty's ship Lively,
I'artain Elliott, for Portsmouth.
MARCH :M.—Sailed the Drink, Capt. Hope. for the Nore statical.
The Unicorn frigate will be launched on Tuesday next.
Sitirw mEttx.—Tuenday the 2.1 d Mat. the schooner Hero, Chris- I
toptier Bartlett master, from Swanata, for Brisham, after experi-
encing a strong gale and heavy NCI toe preceding night, was found
to be water-logged, and yearly unmanageable. In this state
the crow endeavoured to reach Pnifionw harbour, but just as
she came to theentranee, 'he sunk. and as, from the mate of the
weather, no aivistance could be afonled, every person on board
perished.
The following is a letter from Lieut. Hutchinson, commanding
his 31.tisty's brig Plumper, with rvapeet to .note .Imerican masters
apparently attempting the 14Pllof their travels :
Ilia Majesty's brig Plumper. Galway Roads,
March 27, Ind.

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Gentlemen—l beg to &clamant you that the American ship
Governor Tonikins, from New York., Lola% with Nam seml,staves,
cargo consigind to Aletors. John and James Burke, Galway.
and instircd at Lloyd's, got on shumon theroeka of Kilkorgan Point,
in this bay on the morning of Illonday last,*.Ud inst. at day-light :
we sent the boats and men from the brig to her ussimance, and
found her beating on the rocks, with neither beats. or atchors
down, or any preparations made for getting her MI, her
rudder unshipped, and nearly all her hands drunk : we jut.
ntediately gat two anchors out to heave her oft; and at 10 o. m.
succeeded, and brought her rarely into this anchnrag: by the sole
assiteance of the officers and crew of his illaiesty's brig Plumper.
under my command. I further beg to state, this is the third Ame-
rican vessel, since I have been stationed here. that has through
carelessness got on shore. with an apparent intention of losing their
resarls. Wx. IIvT4:11IaaoX, Lieut. and Commander.
To thy Committee of Lloyd's.
Thr Schooner Pecronel. Holt, feom Dram to liologne, was driven
on shore on Winterton !leach, 27th inst.
The St. Olof. OM. from Dram to London, pm into Regetiond,
leaky, and lute been abimduned. The vessel and emgo ass to be
sold the 16th ult.