The Sun.
London, England, 1845-02-05 00:00:00

Are nearly as follows :—Sir, in rising to second the
adoption of the address proposed by my lion. Friend
eof l? My left, I think I shell best consult the convenience
the House, and shall best show my gratitude 100 the
no
tir confer-ed upon me, in selecting me as the sec, ue'esr
if his motion, by confining myself to a few observations,
"II saying that I fully coincide hi all that has fallen
my
remarks I haveo to make I r
shall ced, avowsin aveide seu-
ew
sion to all those topics, v, hich he ii eels t a create
V
fee,. unnecessary discussien, or inter:es-a tee present geed
ui,henige.n...; (Hear, hear.) Sir, I truss \tat this will he a
explanation of my presumption in eccupying
Es,e P1°541.011 I do at this moment.—(]leer, hear.) I hope,
,tnaY be permitted to express my conviction
4_, the present circumstances of this country are
the es fully warrant the expressions contained in
"te address to her Majesty, and that these are
are toi,eB
touched upoa in that address ehich
Pet Dorne out by the circumstances of the eJuntry.
that hat'
hear.) It is these prosperous circumstances
tee ,bsare made me fed proud at having imposed upon
the the
agreeable task I have undertaken, of seconding
all the of that address, carrying with it as it does
hltirlsB weight and the ability of the able and talented re-
lrhe,B my Hon. Friend. Sir, there were timueeer-
othei her present Majesty opened the Parliament under
$O, and less auspicious circumstances ; when e
epe„se:of Commons was placed in a position that called
etee" 't for energetic measures, in order to meet the
te brpten,eies of the country ; when the Heuse was likely
leas" called upon for the exercise of that full power
the ;ssesl by it, by which to maintain the supremacy' of
v7eoldrevi.; even under those circumstances, this Heusi
lest carry to the Throne, in its address to her Ma-
be
els these
sentiments of devotion and loyalty which
ski et, it —Mean hear.) But, upon the present pc-
det„°ll, I feel happy to say that it is my pleasinge
fereroto congratulate myself and this House on a af-
lasstt
this things—(Hear)—and that the commence-
Nara °f ; Year has been marked by a state of
erlal and financial prosperity. (Hear, hear.)
throleitect me intention to follow the Hon. Gentleman.
mss all the topics to which he has alluded, but I
tilt; ask permission to make a few observations on those
tatipett:lthe address which appear to me to be the most
*Us -Lilts-(Reer, hear.) In doing this, however, I
!NI guard myself. The feelings of ge-
Polity tskaPProbation which I entertain for the
atere :Tell has been pursued by her Majesty's Go-
'4ll:le7' fully justify me in coming forward to.expres;
leittizo t,usents which I now express, but in doing so
to be understood as reserving to myself full power
11,11if,e'ass the merits of the different measures
be at Government may propose,. whenever they may
4tr o
"itted to our consideraom—(Hear, hear.) It ise
%pm subject of congratulation to every country, more
evetialY to a commercial country like this, fhat___..t.seris
lisesSY Prospect of the preservation of peace. T 111-
meet for
tein great. conra.tulation. The recent visits t
Pk% Sovereigns tot his country should not, as it
l to me, be considered as expressions of the per-
eke 'kespect borne by one Sovereign to another,
!tie& nothine can be more desirable than the
%stse.„7"lllent oethat mutual knowledge and mutual
'Oete-Yor each other between sovereigns, to which
tette,vlB4B are likely to conduce. But they are not
Iteh Nona' proofs of the friendship of these sove-
Lieklis'ltt of their attachment to the maintenance of
sMit,l4„relations with this country. I believe that the
ce't -Layse sovereigns may be considered as betoken-
Lietillse Wish on the part of 'their subjects for an
S'ASite; leith this country, and I rejoice in them, as
Nt„.„"lfforded an opportunity to the people of this
t,eirs.',ef demonstrating their attachment to peace, and
ets. emit t• with their sub-
, e;„ 0 cultivate friendly relations
" ;111,4 when I consider the power of these nations,
Zrt Tise character of these Sovereigns, I am
all'uat these visits may be considered
Pss additional pledge for the continuance_
ass`ee, and I feel convinced that the Emperor of
lieelle°lllcl not
ithoq • exists in -,hthis country
- to bind still closer
tthaeld's of amity which already subsi-t between
bus-.
%Nes thaot wish to see any stronger bond of peace e
,two countries than those feelings of mutual
1t me TheWoich should naturally exist. It would
LIN tiTc pleasure if the Emperor of Russia
eat slestal to modify some of those restric-
tterieh so much interfere with the imports-
Itiotte°slenial produce—(" Hear, hear," from the Op-
teteeift. I feel convinced that the friendly feelings
t the
Qian ""ose countries will increase the receipts, of t
a.
peetevenue, and be only injurious to those con rr.
4ttiNtiss.Ceers for wlism no sympathy can be ente
tii:ttls; The visit of the King of the French
_
s,,fetifrus notice—a visit which so deeply interested
ts-e seengs of the people of England. That visit was
oteistt after a period when apprehensions were
silht kott,.ed far the peace of Europe. • The hostilities
~lb--2eeo were terminated in a manner consonant
dyie "%our of Fiance and the peace of Europe.
! iti`tiet:tsiorl of Otaheite has been worn thread-
kite that q'e French Chambers, and I regret tto.
of pied, ts(mte of the speakers there. have . a
4s..aisti'ooei hope unsuccessfully, to excite feelings
1%74 seal jealousy. I ain no diplo.natist, anhel.
Vslt thvilreciate the motives of those persons who o
e arrangement of the Otaheitean question ; but
ISY lei a
asen, in private matters, my notion is that where
Ntkas their
either through overzeal, or worse motives,.
isiera tseir instructions, it is the duty of their em-
Lto cssexPress disapprobatien at their proceedings,
haNes ii'l"ellanify those who have tuffercd by them.
trit.,,:s done this ; it could not do less with a just
Oh,' what was due to the subjects of another
a!) ere Which are entitled to full protection wherever
eT
/ Placed. Eugland could expect no leas,
14„ttire e°l3less I do not think England could
oe more. It is not unlikely that difficulties •
it when the subjects of two . nations are
1110 sesisteto contact at such a distance, but
141110„sig., differences unfortunately have occurred
s
lieetee";',", he treated by the respective Governmen
s,,senss"atory dispo.-itions, and regard to the interests,rane
.LAttes to the honour of each. The history of France
esti end A
Of at the
nowhere show that these countries have
lthiotisiiaanY time actuated by feelings either
ki -Pat —tttion or eervility, insult or injury never
.sliets,tereelesittlY endured by either. I hope all sources of
4,,N0r,-, are now removed, and I fully agree in the
kith!' p,"esat distinguished statesman i n the French Ch mu-
I', who said that though peace between England
mee
4104,s worp, ght be said to be a guarantee for the peace
teskines_" the dignity, honour, or advaotan f either
tistgreie 0',7 be sacrificed, though everything thateo could
NI Pattie to be done to preserve that peace. I
_do
Disk tPate hi the feelings of those who say that be--,
IstiLefetlttlee and England are on amicable terms, that,
eth qe, a Pace with other countries is not fully com-
41i belt by no means follows that other countries
there is excluded from the advantages of such a pea.cei.
tith teetiallather country bond the Atlantic with which
kithtl4,llltoes to be on terms'. of friendship. I am not
res. the .ay that my private interests are bound up
of eeet eh..,eontinuance of that friendship, and that the
Illutt‘t e;‘4; friendship which I have for great numbers
thellll,l',.ze,ris confirm that feeling ; but I believe
illiteiejriVate interests are in concurrence with
tae's se,Veof ',both countries, and that the advantage
Ott lat large will be best maintained by the
lalls,,tl,l4,?f„frieedly feelings between this country and
%ins, otates. And though titter newspaper p.ara.-
hs the°4ll hostile speeches or violent resolutions,
f -IA dispatches may see the lie ha t':lloks Scretaries of State, breathing no friendly
itlist4te WhisWards this country, expressed in lan-
Vest- tlothi-" we all regret—(Hear, hear)—yet I trust
een hilg will arise to check the peace which exists
f
%Oat ii(4ltll countries ; and I rely on the good sense
estpo letell94s of the population of that country, upon
ad t Igence and discernment, that they will
eoe~tea the feelings entertained on this side of the
%Pries d will see that the interests of both
that I,,,„ttre concerned in the maintenance of peace,
tsse:e is n desire the continuance of friendly relations.
listirliseen-Ilie element essential to the progress of good
•la this country—in the United States,
NAr • 1' ran
ce—l mean the public press, which
(Olt Leuet wish to see restrained ; but a
titz fee% uhcation or a bitter speech may pro-
SP? perms
irritation for the
.moment which are
el' [lent feelings of the nation. Though there
fir etteessi,z_g up a new generation who have not
is a- Te horrors of we rare yet at the same time
the-vetiti flass of men rising, and' have risen, whose
Vaiescr,`l3lPloyinent, and interest, are identified with
ra„ne,e ,of peace, and this class in all
tt of is
ksalulng more influence. I trust that the
tete if it iseclnuaerce may be a new link of peace, and
tittkoftivl necessary to augment the navy for the pro-
, Ay sr the !It cornmerce that the country will be %%Wing
laterd easedincr burdens necessary for that purpose.
is• bttoe 8 national wealth, the public credit, and
. ss • seen
en, be,n ) of the resources of the country, which
I,,iehaPs thistried by Some years of depression,
t°
take coUntry was never in a condi-
kte-llPlleet more imposing attitude, either
ttesestetlatt3a). thou dignity dieity or the. protection of her
1 'itch IY, yet". such calculations are happily un-
cloki noile in ease a war should arise, in •
!tlaePIR et
our could be gainers, yet,
Illtee Would °Ur insular position, and the shock
kpOtki, 4.. be given to manufacturing and industrial
ts the 4(1 to all local and internal improvements,
trtal • check •
°et late it would cause to the influx of
oixtieus other countries, I cannot think that
hlttitrilt of la "id suffer less than %‘e. At the
teritski takst seseion of Parliament, although improve-
ant Place some branches of our manufae-
kat t depaetss there was still a depression in two most
it ern ha rtrnents, the iron trade and shipping interest.
tte4elitPtlPY to say that the tide of prosperity has
zpiiiatade, theuth these
branches. With respect to the
ill%
o_ mines are now in complete work. The
Zet44,4h fun oneeted with the working of iron
Ut, irooe'ePation at good wages, and the
Oeitse II fact, havet. improved thirty or forte per
hs bags a
sta., e iron trade is in as satisfactory and
ttre.aresent.e al any other. This great improve-
ptiAztltlon, ea mainly from the increase of the home
ith am the by the adoion of iron for vat ious
rega great demand occasioned by railroads.
kte Ut egged to th .
that very d e shipping interest, that also
les there hePresaed condition, but lam happy to
hap
years
b'en a general improvement in
444 Driee; Year, Ships are more saleable and at
kINI),,Y the iTiv.ll..e., demand for them has been °Fee-
titZlie Option ''''"gd importation of various articles
s. °ant sa ' among others, the importation of
•4 crease, he
demand _
tease(A • t tiltslight for shipping to a large
e atlgh) The application of science,
eis IPerien
ei tleti 'as eesby increasing the fertility of
i,el4,,°other°lll" rlY.effected that object, but has also
tit eoesats, ast insportant branch of our commer-
totttoz arr,ty
or am not about to trouble the House with
liit ntrade, th gureas but I may say, with respect to
I,e the fits
eat it was never in amore thriving state.
;,e1 the wages of have increased, and
Nth mitt "gea of their workmen ; but, Sir, lam
Bathe
mere are
Pe o some of our manufactures
" follad so large ts ma ]set