The Sun.
London, England, 1846-01-23 00:00:00

and to the protectionists.—(" Hear," from the Opposition.)
I am not of opinion that we should be so depende
upon foreign countries as some Hon. Gentlemen wale
imagine. I have no fear that we shall be at the mere/
any sem
of foreign states. I am not afraid of
danger, nor indeed can I see at' y ground for such rs
fear. History tells me that no such danger will foils:Ot
History tells me that when Napoleon was in the plenitude
of his power no such danger threatened, though et le!
period there was much more grounds for such a resin t-
-(Hear, hear.) In the year 1810 there was a scarcai
of corn, and the quantity imported into this country
was 1,600,000 quarters, and of this amount tber
came from France 500,000 quarters. I well know tor
a certain marshal was raised to that dignit,Y thie
Napoleon, and he was one who benefited largely I;_ea _
smuggling of that commodity; and this would be f
to be the case again if anything like a war should are
I wish I could rely on you that you would without corn'
plaint pay some penalty for having maintained a sYkstet
which has been so repugnant to publieopinion ; uhllo
am consoled by feeling that there has %ere
a period in this country in which ten3l)°,l.7e.e''
causes would create so many opportunities and such is.ner
peretuitybti's
means to absorb the temporary and local su
labour as the great public works in progress in lo',
country represent.— (Hear, hear.)
again to extensions of our foreign
there has seldom been a period who
presented a greater prospect of more ‘Mteeeniet
intercourse between this and foreign countries. e`,.!4ii,
wits it more necessary to preserve peace. and goon ",:o
and prevent the effects of mutual animosities hettirs.
this and other countries.—(Elear, hear.) considy
tion of these questions, the labouring classes should
rea;
If
rielatioin;
foremost in the minds of the Members of the Legishlttidep
but if I look higher, I believe there is no class in .o&
country who will reap greater advantages from 11.1.4.
settlement of this much-agitated question than
nufacturers of food.—(Cheers.) Whatever maY
opinions of Hon. Members, I believe that their reintligis
tion would be ample in removal of the dissension Woe
present agitates our country.—(Cheers.) I cantle!, of
template this subject without the greatest solenen"Ybice
feeling. This brings me to a part of the subject w
it is difficult for me to enter upon without perbePsik
peculiar circumstances, incurring the suspicion alp.
Honourable Members ; and the; reason fps
would be sufficient to me to induce 133 e„ the
refrain from originating any difference of opinion '''„ell
House on this occasion, for I hope that the floasroio
be, at least unanimous in replying to the Speer ace
the Throne. I hope, I say, that I shall not in"
any topic which shall degenerate into a°• apps,
discussion. And, fortunately, it is °, eo;
cessary for me to do so on this occS'eeel.
and I ask, what have you to expect from such In'n dos
ings? Think you that they will improve the COdiopi
of the country?—or do you suppose that bribery
chicanery will do more for us than ingenuity and CVO
Hence? It was a warfare most unwise, from fluiteb,
nothing but a disastrous result can come, and w1;0.
should it come, as come it will, if this warfare istro
tinued, will only rend and convulse the country
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one end to the other, and give our common enecilesto
opportunity of stepping in and invading
land. —(EL ar, hear, and cheers.) These, in my 01:"Pi
els°
are considerations well worthy the attention of Parlissje
and this House, and I trust they will re pm
that full, deliberate, and dispassionate investigaiiie
which their importance deserve. Such a step as clis•
would put an end to the dangerous and useles„ 07,n
cussions which are taking place out of ,11 01
which, if continued, I must be allowed to say. "-cite,/
evincing any unbecoming or disrespectful feeling f
manufacturing body—whose good opinion I we 'OO
desirous of maintaining—will cover the face of the naoc
with waters that will ultimately flow back, and lealhed.
great national landmarks uninjured and unto° del
I doubt whether this would be the case with 'flos
abodes of peaceful industry. There is this difforferdi
between your machinery and that which comes Ate•
from its great Creator.—(Cheers.) The trade 041 of
tion is not a very me sterious one—it is Do re
difficult acquirement, and, unfortunately, it re
commends itself to the popular taste.--("' ,-b
I can imagine no better tutor in that 7400
than a man of liberal education, of ruined means, 'boo
principle, whose sense of real or imaginary wrongs,Ljef
s-nse of his fallen fortunes makes him a fittingrdit
for this agitation in the manufacturing districts. tor•
man, choosing his time, is certain to become 14 tiol
Such a man, choosing his time, must create ityi
greatest confusion throughout the country ; tiog.
I with others dread this system of egitli air
It is directly opposed to our whole social system; °oil, to
we look to the views which they inculcate, if we lel es
the purpose which they are intended to promote, if
look to the individuals who give their leisure 0,00
agitation, who move air, earth, and water to cobf
their ends, surely we would be performing our dini op
ridding the country of a law which leads fliees,
much contention.—(Hear, hear.) Sir, it is with ~eat 4
views that I have endeavoured to express my concor;,oe,
in the propositions contained in her Majesty's SEO
and thus it is that I have undertaken the office w,."..„"tior
have so inadequately performed. I will not ll' tes
trench on the patience of the House by referring W. of
other topics contained in the Speech ; I believe tba'rwits
involve nothing which can lead to any ,11,e beeo
discussion in this House, and I believe I shefAaressi
discharge my duty by at once moving the ,1001
The Noble Lord concluded by moving the Au
which was, as usual, an echo of the Speech. the
Mr. B. DENISON then rose and said—Sir, I hope
House will not think me guilty of great presume tit
rising to second the Address which has been wee
Noble Lord the Member for South Lancashire. she
only apology I can offer fur presuming to occupyje
attention of the House on the present occasine f e
that, in consequence of the lamented decease 0
01
Noble Lord who recently filled the offic!egls
President of the Council, I am the al-ije
county representative of the largest constituencY log
kingdom, the population of which is upwards ere 00
million and a half.—(Opposition cheers.) They socif
industrious population, and their industry is toce
Pied in agricultural, in commercial, and in mand,scieol
inn pursuits of almost every description.—(Cheeraq beesit is beyond all doubt tnat this population has Sol
looking with more than ordinary anxiety °roc
Majesty's Speech from the throne to her 409
liament on this occasion.—(Loud Opposition e"
Perhaps I may be justified in stating that the 0: tbl
tuency have evinced the greatest anxiety to
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nature of the measures which her Majesty's ,weeie.
intend to propose for the prosperity of this It'Atoe'
explained, and that they await with great interest 7 10
velopment of those measures.—(Hear, hear./ tat/
her Majesty's Speech from the throne, she
that she continuo to receive assurances from i 5
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foreign Powers of ale continuance of friendli, 4y
cordial feelings. With regard to the conduct eh,
Emperor of Russia and the ,King of the Frelloies
must say that this kingdom is under 0-000,
obligations to those monarchs for theepe of •
they have taken in preserving tog Pe7 Or,
the world—for I would take the liberty of asltillaf
could more effectually arrest the prosperity oi'
f
great nation than a bloody and expensive er
—(Hear, hear.) The King of the French
entered into an alliance with our gracious Sovereifro,
the suppression of the horrid slave trade. 011',
withstanding their friendly assurances, we canoe" 000
failed to observe that some danger threatens 115,4 .
the western hemisphere. I trust that il„wres,
will be left undone by this country to prevent a '''doer,
of the present friendly feeling with America, for nesoilF
the whole world would suffer by such a breach ;do"'
is my opinion, and I trust the opinion of this r4,0001$
that we are bound to use every effort to prevent a ititerA
with our western relations.—(Hear, hear.) ..ipiets,./;
taming those views. I think, her Majesty's h` •.
are justified in asking for additional resoureen
which to place the army and navy inctif
effective state.—(Hear.) God grant that we may 0;
called upon to use those forces to preserve the lout,: 017,
ence of this kingdom.—(Hear, hear.) I have V.,
to allude to Ireland,—l may say unhapri
land; for within the last two months Wereesi
s
seen that country under apprehensions of OS
and murder. With
regard to the famine, tros‘ool#
that has been overrated ; but in regard to U1..0(1;
ders, we have seen by the official returns from °re,. r,
happy country, that the murders have been stic`loelv
warrant the Government in seeking for ree-elit
as will prevent such shameful and unheard e'to 'P-
ries and misfortunes.—(Hear.) With regardapesell;
allusion contained in the latter part of the Pt PSI
I believe I am correct in stating that in the lit's 07
years there has been a reduction of the Custt
Excise duties to the extent of between four and pe'perelleer
lions sterling. I believe that by this reduction t" -00 P,
been an immense increase of the trade of the °Ail
pmerally, and a large import of foreign corn re) ,
imei this kingdom.--(Hear, hear, and loud dice ;,is
have „sften heard of great facts—l believe s'ollll
be one of the greatest and most estaelice) fie
that ever came' to my knowledge.—(Loud
must repeat that it Js to ine an astounding feet' sitisee,
the faceof so immense a reduction of fiscal ineriolai
the amount of the revenue should have been se.,o 015
and the foreign imports increae,
ed. I sincerely Urge t?
her Majesty's Ministers will perm vere in a eoTe coo
has already been productive of such ill''nefit to ff atiof
try, and in saying thus much, I fee;
boo
of a
same time to assert that the retunell ore elite
proceedings entitle them to what 1 PllooS
hope they still obtain, full measure oftf
confidence.—(Loud cheers). Now, her Maiesolri
advised they should continue to pursue the saine ro ib
g
and I feel compelled to acknowledge that Oen to
drives me—(Laughter). Hon. Gentlemen of
other side of the House seem amused at my 11'1%0°,4
such an impulse; but I should be ashamed if 1 1/-10oro
to say that experience teaches me to value they
which I learned from this great fact; and I sincereoi trio
that her Majesty's Government will, in the sPtifele
they have hitherto regulated their conduct, 013,00 s
make such reductions on the import of foreige,e to 10)§0
dities as will be just to all parties and conduc'„,'
general welfare of the people. Sir, entertaio"Nog
opinions, I know nothing, and want to known tea,)„o,
the intentions of the Ministers.— (Great lea*„-tetitwno
say, Sir, that I want to know nothing of the ay•
of the Ministers, for from what 'has 011:6,ice.
curred I have full confidence in their prtattioivo,
triotism, and integrity—(Cheers from the OePe„- restive
and I trust they will persevere liberally to alas sb la
without injustice to any, to reduce those dc,tlll-„, Fero
press upon the comforts and the energies in 'volt. apf
At the same time, Sir, I reserve to 1:13:10,t
most entire liberty to vote for or at- Pe" i 0
measures which they may propose to tiseeeeitjo
But, Sir, while stating thus much, I ask the, pre oe,
the name of that great community which it, of
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honour to represent, to meet them in 513:7:„. forriip
ciliation and fairness whenever they bet:',' oitne'oef
those measures which her Majesty turn'
Trade will revive, prosperity will again ',-;010Pel, •
of no limit which can be placed upon the 14,
of the industry of the United iiiiigdom•