The Sun.
London, England, 1826-05-20 00:00:00

LORD CHARLES SOMERSET.

Lord E. SOMERSET wished to know whether it was the in-
tention of the Hon. Gentleman opposite (Mr. B. Beaumont), who
had introduced the case respecting the Cape of Good Hope Ad-
ministration, or of the Hon. the Secretary for the ()dollies (Mr.
W. Horton) to lay before the House all the papers relative to the
transactions in which the conduct of his noble relative (Lord C.
Somerset) was implicated? Hit noble relative had arrived in
this country since the question had been last agitated in that
House, and felt the greatest anxiety that every facility for the im-
mediate investigation of all charges preferred against him during
his Administration at the Cape of Good Hope might be afforded ;
as he was convinced that the more speedy the inquiry, the
sooner would the integrity and propriety of his proceedings be.
established.
Mr. WILMOT HORTON stated that he was desirous that the
Hon. Gentleman (Mr. H. Beaumont) should bring forward
whatever measures he proposed to inst►tute on the subject, as, if
that Hon. Member declined, he (Mr. W. Horton) intended to
propose some course that might settle any difference of opinion
on the question. He had last night received a communication
from that Hon. Gentleman, from which he concluded that it
was not his intention to suggest any thing further on the matter
At present.

Mr. BEAUMONT did not see any benefit which could be de-
rived from bringing forward the documents before the lieu**
at this late period of the Session, when nothing could be dune,
in reference to them. Should he, however, be in possession of
a seat in that House during the ensuing Parliament, he pledged
himself tb press forward the matter at the earliest time and op-
portunity.
EAST INDIA SUOAR.

Mr, W. WHITMORE begged leave to refer to the notice of a
motion Which he had given on a former night, and which stood for
Tuesday nest, relative to the duties on East India and Foreign
Plantation Sugar. As the resolutions which he meant to propose
could not be brought forward on the night appointed, in conse-
quence of the intimation given last night, he determined to wait
until the next Parliament.
The Orders of the Day were then proceeded with.
On the Order that the Report on the Sessional Addresses be
received, _ _

Mr. H. GURNEY said that he could not allow the Sessional
Addresses to pass withont adverting to a paper which had been
circulated very extensively-, among the Members, respecting the
remuneration for the services of the High Constable of Westmin-
titer, whose time Was devoted during their sittings to the perform-
ance of Services highly Useful, but for 'which the individual who
meritoriously held the office of High Otinstable received no re-
quital. An objection had , been made toile introduction of an
item of this kind ou n former occasion by an lion. Member, on a
misunderstanding that the office of High Constable had been pur-
chased and was locratiVe, lie hoped that the clause to the effect
of cotopeosation would be introduced.
After a few words from M. A. TAYLOA, the Report was
brought up.
The Parochial Clergy Itealdence Bill was then read a third
tune
end' !lased, and the remaining Orders of the Day were dia-
PPIO4 of TITE,_ °REEK'S.

84.11. fi. iNG/18, rose to present a Petition from the Parish
of White Roothing, is Else; on behalf of the ("reeks. it

was ouintroutly• and he believed, respeet4lf
net, however, on *mount of the number; or theivoix,,tibilay, of
the parties, whose names were subscribed to this Petition that he
was induced to call the attention 'of the Ifoneirtoit
Airily on eceoutit of the tact. that with /one solitary ear
and that four years ago, it wasthe singheexpression, of
Mg on behalf of the Greeks which are yet had reached the
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since the commencement of the greet 'struggle hi -whielethey
been engaged. The Petitioners prayed, not -for war or-foe Ow
threat of war; neither among nations nor individual. would '
use a threat which he did not meats to execute ;---they
for any interference with Turkeyin respect to the Greeks;texcept,,
by firm expostulation and remonstrance; nor- would .he wish, for 1•..
any other applimtion ; for, if he could conceive. any shade of dire-
rents! iu the degree of the obligation of a treaty or any otherol-:
gagement between State* or between individuals, it wets when bus
party was strong and the other was weak; when our wet
Oen and the-other was lnttdc.l. - It was in these cases that nae. •
thine and individuals were more immediately bound to shew-the.
purity and integrity of their principles, axed the generosity admit. •
strength. Ile therefore would not wish to threaten Turkey; onto
interfere in any compulsory aanner with her in behalf of the.
°redo'. lie felt the delicacy and the diflirulty -of the duty whistia.
the circumstances of the Greek .11evolution imposed upon hieblia.
jetty's Government but be trusted that they had used, and would
cOotinue to use, not only with Turkey, but with Austria and every
other State, such means as would obtain not merely prole's-
Lion and security to the Greeks, but he trusted lie might mill stay,
their indeproaeram.
Mr. W. SAIITH hoped that there would lie some indientioo
given in that House, and from the opposite aide, that the people
of England were not in a state of disiuelination or apathy toward,*
the condition of their felloweehristians„ the Greeks.
Sir IL WILSON trusted that something weuld be done to •
save Christian people from that externiinution which tenet:eel -
them. Though the violence of their foes was of a most inveterate
description, nettling could intimidate them, or prevent the exer-
tion of that brave spirit by which they were au nobly distinguith-
ed. It we. to be feared, hoWever, that their struggles would not
be ao successful as they deserved, under the circumstances; io
which they were placed. They preferred to destrey themselves
and children, as in a late disastrous instance was manifest, rather
than surrender. Suck heroic conduct was highly meritorious,
and should excite commiseration. The attack on Algiers was
made on the vet), principle which should operate on the. preeent
occasion. Why should a foreign power be allowed to domineer
en any country in Europe, under French auspices? French athe
errs were freely permitted to devote their wervieve to the oPPQ- •
nenta of Grewce, while those of England
,who might be de thou.%
to assist the latter, were precludes] front exerting then-we've* in a
cause which was truly of a sacred character. He did not wean.
tea assert that the Crown should not pommel the 'sower of prevent.,
ifig any of its subjects from enlisting in foreign serviette, but lie
hoped that next Parliament the law on the matter would be alter-
ed so as to distinguish the foreign services, for some of which the
exclusion might be excepted.

Mr. lIOI.3HOUSE "maid that he would, long before the prey.
sent time, have taken up the subject if hodid siot•coeceive that
the Government had some measure in contemplation, which
might be embarrassed by any anticipation in questions pro-
posed in that House. He confided in the iutcntions' of the
Government, whew conduct he thought would justify diet
opinion of their liberality. In reference to the great blow
which had been struck against the rising liberties of Greed by
the fall of Missoloughi, he did not look on it in the tame light
of terror as his Honourable Friend. Every hope was to
be indulged, that the Very siege of. that Place would tend to
invigorate the.spirit which had been kindled in Greece. Be Le-
lieved, and the opinion was confirmed by men of judgment and
abilities, that if the Greeks evinced a degree of energy and va-
lour similar to that at Missolonghi, in the defence of the seat of
Goverment, that they would be able effectually to Ustlistand
any opposition which thelfurks could bring against tlion. If
be had brought forward. the subject, which dependence on the
motives or intentions of Government bad prevented, be could
have proved that France bud acted with duplicity and perfidy,
while this country 'had adhered to a system of integritT and ho-
nour. lie had spoken with a Gentleman lately „arrived,. fi out
Alexandria, and by him it was stated, that the exertions of the
French were notorious in favour of the Torke. He find pogo
a list of French ships in the service of the hula, of Egypt, and
he had elm . been assured, that a French ship had been employed
by him in the conveyance of specie. He had also understood,
that it was the intention of some part of the French Ministry to ,
assist the Turks in the most unequivocal mariner. ,What the
Right Hon. Gentleman opposite (Mr. Capping) would do when
ouch circumstances as were apprehended should, be developed, it
was nut fur him to express his conjectures concerning. The
annul which was made at Missolonghi, however, instead of dis-
heartening, would, he thought, inspire the Greek nation with
in-
creased energy, and would awaken and stimulate the quip:4y of
the British public. •
The petition was then ordered to be printed.
PROTESTANTS IN. ROMAN CATHOLIC STATES.
Sir ROBERT INGLIS moved for, an Address, for informa,
tion relative to the state of the Protestants in respeilt to their wor-
ship and their burial in Roman Cethelic. countries; to the pro,
duction of which information-he underateod Reit the Right flow
Gentleman, the Secretary of State for Foreign Milting, had no
objection, and to which he trusted that thellouse world Lava
no objection.
Mr. Secretary CANNING had no objection to the, moielh, if
au amendment were made to it, to gwe the coliditiou,of the
Roman Catholic subject; of Protestant countries in theourreo,
pending respects. . He could, not consent to an uniletereljnetiers,
Mr. DENMAN thought that even if the Right lion...;Citulle,
man did not object to the motion, it was one which the Hutt* of
Commons ought not to entertain. It was obvious with.w6t
teution and for what purpose this information, was sought, and,
would be used ; but even if it could bet proved • that the condition,
of the Protestants 'in Rounds Catholic :countries .were. as. bad eit ►
bigotry could make it, it could be no- argument for it nation eikek
lightened as this was, which had outgrown AU
the prejuttiets of, „
other countries, to continue a degrading.eppreeeiotr upqn410414170,,,
Catholics, because Protestants were elsewhere oppressed. It.watt„
the last resource of bigotry. The motiop, 'Onle one, of. WhiCh AO- 4
tine ought to haVe been given. It ought to 'wee embreeed
additional salary fur the officers abroad,, who were to Annuals this ,
new information. .•
~ •
Mr. Secretary CANNING , hipped- that a the Hon, ..Bareeset
would have nu objection to withdraw hie plosion, and ghte
tice of it for this day week. He would then be premed with
his amendment.
Sir ROBE.RT INGLIS there
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eve notice for!Fritlay Steal.
CURRENCY-,-CAP OF 12:
Mr. BARlNGlamented a tition from CulOfirt. Birth Oat-
ing the existence of various ittConeeniepopi end .othertaeleateete.
arising from the depreciated state of, t 4.. Csdpniel c4wiretkcy:
at the Cape of Good Hope, and praying „that ineasitim might
be adopted •to remove the. evil. In the course of obeeeek.
tions, which were generally inaudible in the gallery, he'sithl„,
that the Cape of Good Hope was one of those countries Which on-
fortunately had no constitution of their own. Ile did not 'oaten
to attach any blame to the ,COloniel Government but the de,'
preciation in the currency was most seuilbly felt there. ''Up to ',
the year 1511, the rix dollar welt in value lour shillings: Prism
that year to 1016, it sunk to Ss. Ild, ; betWeeu 1816 and'lB2l, it
was reduced to 2s. fid. ; and in the ilit4;e4M, bot,ireen 0321 and
1585, it underwent a further redaction of he 61.- Sortie weeks
were absolutely ruined by this depreciation. He was kir/ than
the Crown possessed a, power, under the responsibility 'of Mi-
nisters to issue an order fixing the value of. mir coin. At all
events in this Colony, the power of the Crown in theerespees was. ,
undisputed. •
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Thit CHANCELLOR of the EXCILEQUUR 14-11,1, I'lllo k
would be prepared to justify Goverximent.lut it w#l44 Aft ,
vieualy neaeasary fir him to move for, Ow prodoOtiott ot;efirwo
documents, in order that the 'loose mig#rt~ by iu P(****44ll4 41/114
information on which that juatifteatiou ahoulabe gtowideitt
then he could not think that tioverninent win;
iniquity attributed to them- Ilia-paper curcoosyttd,llo,ls4:,
Good Hope, was /quite different how ths papas (9#0612,16 kw'
country; for the former watt never converabimiletk'
wthneurtiforaerozrtafironetull
tihueitaelfdeautmenhe pc4rinlurrip.l4,,hofitordifrini:'t`kisitepollutt"Ls
presently, to move. The moor, issued 0
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military, bat for local purpokst, 8m.44;p0
Mr. H. GURNEY stated a case tattletae
tutor. ,a, mood vie
ha pressed upon the eintaidaratiw