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opiiiion without goiug to the Committee.—(Cheers.)--Let
them mit on their own responsibility, whether seeking to
Shelter theimelves behind names more respectable than their
el,.)—Why did they not do so, but prising their
places so highl), and to which they held so fast, did they
not meet the question us men t—(Bear, hear.)—He spoke
the language of the Constitutions they should proceed un
tneir orsn respensibility. But they ,ought to proceed by it
tribunal that was unknown. As to the value of the opitden
of either, he would as leave have the Committees as the
Ministers, with this exception—the Minister's rename would
leave 110 atilall. The proceeding proposed was glow,
glatmg, awl unpardonable I and after ilic ex perieuce they
Mid in green bags and Secret Committees, they had little
reason to be fond of them. He and his learned !Fiend were
not to be placed on the Committee. tie thanked the Noble
Lord for this—because at would spare him the pain of
seeing the forms of justice half pursued, while the subrturice
was wholly
Mr. CANNING had listened with attention to what the
learned gentleinau (Mr. Brougham) lied stated, with res-
pect to the mischief that might result floss' the inquiry
into which they weir forced, and he heartily concurred
in the sentiments he had uttered. He did not think it
was possible to lino 'melt an investigation to the advan-
tage of the country or of the parties whom it concerned.
The dearest interests of the country, and the Chards:UT of
the Innen illustrious personages in it, were involved in the
proceeding. On the one side, to the Soseteign whom he
served he owed the ditty of a privy couneitior; on the
other side, to the illustrious personage who was the re-
maining party to this diliCilliNloll, he owed, and he gave,
unabated esteem, regard, and affective. (Hear.) Ansi
next to the extremity which was nearest his heart--that
this inquiry could be avoided lie cheri•hert the hope that
she would come out of the trial superior, to the accusation.
(Hear.) He slow came to an accusation, nut brought for-
ward by the learned gentleman; it related to the pecuni-
ary offer made to her Majesty the Queen, and it was also
stated in that form of dilemma which was so captivating
in argument, but which, in the affairs of the world, was
generally so !else. " Luther," it was said, " her Majesty
is innocent, and therefore she has a right to the state of
Queen—or she is guilty, and then, it appears, 30,0001. of
of the public money were to be thrown away under this
proposition." This, however, was quite fallacious. The
offer Penciled not on the authority of Pailiaineut, but
would of course be subject to the control of that House
as other grouts were. It seemed, however, that this pro-
position was coupled with conditions These conditions,
it was stated, were—first, that her Majesty should not re-
side iu England; and, secondly, that she should give up
the title of Queen. Boll► these pistols %vie undoubtedly
stated, out the latter nut exactly in the way that had been
represented. The remaining abroad was, however,
clearly laid 'own in pursuance of the policy that origi-
nally led her blajes y to take the decisive step of quitting
the country. 'llie real proposal, however, was, " that
she should use sou►e other name than that of Queen."—
(Hear, hear, hear, from the opposition benches.)—ln the
paper which lie held in his hand it was stated, that she
was nut to use any title that belonged to the Royal family.
Of that condition lie knew nothlug; but it might have
been a matter of inference in the d of the noble per-
son who stated it (Lord Hutchinson.) But it did not eater
into the minds of his Majesty's Government. He next
Caine to speak of the change made in the Liturgy. So
lung as the late King was upon the throae, and the illus-
trious person was Princess of N ales,there was no occasion
fOr any change. There being no tiecessi!y for money, no
other reason could induce the government to come to
parliament. But when the situation of the parties was
changed, something Mini have been done; it was no longer
possible to stand still, and then the change was made in
the Linn gy. This bad been represented as a most wanton
aggravation, and an act of injustice, fur which there bad
been no necessity. Bat on a new reign new al rangements
must have been made, and such au arrangement had been
made as was in the power of the crown, and was neces-
sary or suitable, not it' the Queen lived in London, but
when alto lived abroad, and in a state of contioued sepa-
-14111011. (Hear.) Such • proceeding WAS aot without
precedent. —Ministers had to the very last moment enter-
tained hopes of being able to bring the negotiation with
her Majesty to a layout able conclusion ; those hopes had
unfortunately been frustrated, and the cup of expectation
dashed from their lips at the vet y moment when they were
ready to enjoy it. Our course only was then left for theta
to adopt, and that was the course which they had adopted.
Such were the observations which pressed themselves
topes' his notice; some of them were forced front hint by
his own personal feelings ; others by the duty which he
owed to his Sovereign. Having thus discharged his duty,
AS well to Ithilltell As to his King, it was his intention to
abstain individually from all lui Pier interference in this
transaction.

Mr. TIEKNEY said, if they could come to nay C4lll-
- with the Queen, paying, however, a due regard to
the establishment of her innocence, he would have no ob-
jection; but this could not be dune under the prevent
administration. (Loud elte-rs.) They had brew daily
insulting her for the hut seven years; they had sent her
abroad in it frigate ; thy had not Whined her it yacht to
convey her home. They got information how she was re-
ceived at foreign courts, and then took care to make her
residence in the neighbourhood ;attune courts uncomfortable.
They attempted to compromise with her, and at the same
moment struck ber name out of the lifurgy. The best way
of giving itotice of any event, was said to be by sticking it
on the outside door of the church. (Hear.) The Right
Gent. had said that the words of Lord Hutchinson had rot
been rightly understood ; that they were." That she should
t-ore! incognita." if the present question went to a vote,
he should certainly feet it his duty to take the sense of Kr.
House opus it, as he e.inceived the:4l4ll,lolWe, of a Secret
Committee would he as unjust to P,ttlidieelit, a. it would be
insulting to the Queen, and deficient in respect even to the
Sovereign hints( If. (Cheers.)
1/•. 11.111:1( FORCE said, if he sawn spirit in the
!loose likely to net /41e to !Web 3 tillestloll, he nor Id pru.
pun: au adjournment of this gnestinu f,,r it day or two, in
order to Svc* Is holier. thriogii the instrumentality of cornirou
friend,, some ro.mPmmi,e Sr oht not take place between the
tiro parties. Milli his own motive; he Asa; satisfied :
tollt) sus nos to spare both pal t t lie misery which most
toes itably be their lot if the existing proceedings were cut..
tied any farther. (Item. hear.) 'The Hon. Meinher ;in-
cluded by moving that the debate should be adjourned instil
Friday next. (Imml cries of" Nloudity ," aid " question.")
Mr. I. XION Inc fur the purpose eisitie.; a
motion, w bich, if carried, woula curry with it the blestidis
of tht. totastiy•
(tor efttinuation are pie: *O.)