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honestly earned and obtained your good opinion, and, permit me I impute to the supporters 9l Reform a perfect knowledge 'or cient for me that I find it so--that it has from generation to ge.
to add, affection, by the conscientious discharge of a duty, whkh what the principles which the advocate would lead to.. Fie ! neretion been commented upon, but' ot altered ; that I now find
it was as much a pleasure as an houour to discharge—(Cheers). Gentlemeeeit is with their doctrines I quarrel, and I now wishe it elitidnr," and that I owe allegiance to the Constitution under
Gentlemen, a country in which such feelings Can be rouses!, as I have ever dein*, to "cuss those doctrines argentiefitaridel/4 Which I Was born—(Cheers).—l know how stale 'this doctrine
a Constitution, the faithful support of which draws forth such and not viturratively. I wish those persons who cry (sutler Re,, mit appear Ypihose wise wish to inquire, not what ought to be
cheering approbation, can never sink under apprehended des- form, to 4tate to me, to state to themselves distinctly the objects done under. milling eft-cuisine:Wes, but what they would do were
potion on the one hand, or fall a prey to faction or party on the they have in view, and their means of attaining those objects. Do everything to begin again? I wish not to become a philosopher
other. In such a country, no dread need be entertained of they ground their necessity for Reform upon the fact of our hay* from the beginning of the world by being a bad subject in the
the ruin of all that is valuable in public, or dear and estima- been engaged in expensive wars, our having been engaged in long age in which I live—(Cheers).—l say that a popular assembly,
We in private life—( Loud applause),—Gentlenien, there are and protracted struggles on the Continent IDo they advocate it on' according to the reforming principle, would laugh at Monarchical
other roads to popularity and to power than that which I the ground of heavy taxation and severe legislative enacteneete? Liovernment, and would be essentially a Republic. I shall not
have followed. The tenure of power may be confirmed by Supposing these their grounds fur Reform, and granting for argu. now inquire whether a republican form of government would-be
undeviating subserviency and obedience ; but there is still ano- ment sake that they are true, then, I ask, is it by the House of better than the present. I feel myself bound bT the lasis—
this road to the attainment of both. There is a road to the Commons alone that these acts have been sanctioned? Do they Se Spartans nactus es basic clothe.'
attainment of popularity by holding out to the country a re- chaise them as the acts of a single body? Has no sanction or Impriwe the Constitution as much as you can, but when an at-
medy for every evil, whether permanent or temporary, by at- confirmation been given by another Assembly to those enact- tempt is made to renew it, I feel myself bounded by the, law,
tributing the works of Peovirwscs to the misconduct of Govern- menu? If there be another Assembly co-operating with the and I agree with the law iu preference to the theory—(Cheers).
mete, and by pointing out every visitation, however unforeseen, House of Commons, then, I say, a Reform of the House of Co-n I remember a story told of a certain Kinit'of Bohemia, who wag
to their misgovernment and misrule-{Applause).—There is a mons is nugatory, without a co-ordinate Reform in that other most anxious to become a great naval power, but unfortunately
road to popularity and power, by inflaming the passions of the body also. I put this plain question, and I have never yet met for his ambition, a great obstacle presented itself, which was,
multitude—by telling them that such and such measures are ee- the man who would answer it satisfactorily. If you reform the that he had not a seaport in his dominions—(Cheers and laugh-
cessary to the salvation of the country—in a word, by attempt- House of Commons, pray what are your intentions with respect terl.—l feel myself in the same, situation with his Majesty of
ing to ride upon and direct the whirlwind of Reform—(Ap- to the House of Lords?—(Applause). If you wish a Reform on Bohemia: when a republican assembly is spoken of, I find lam
plause).—To neither the one course nor the other have I felt it the ground of the House of Commons having sanctioned the war not free toehoose, for I have a monarchy and an aristocracy its
for my honour or my duty to lend myself. I know while I say with America; if you wish for a Reform on the ground of the my eye—(Cheers).—Even within the limits of oar own time, it
this that I am by sonic considered a compromising politician, House of Commons having sanctioned the war with France, is singular to observe the varlets modes in which Reform has
for having, as has been said, lent myself to measures of which I sinking fora moment the fact, that war with America was the been advocated. Sit years ago great and oppressive calamities
did not thoroughly approve; while, on the other hand, I have war of the people, sinking the fnet that the war with France befd the country. The priceof corn becamehigh, and food became
been held to be an unpopular Representative, because I disdained was the war of the nation. If you wish for Reform, be- so dear that it was unattainable by the lowest classes of society:
to feed and flatter the passions of the People—(Chrers)—for, cause at a later period the House of Commons found it What was the remedy proposed then? Parliamentary Reform.—
Gentlemen, the People are open to flattery as well as Kings. I necessary to pass severe enactments for the repression of dun- Parliamentary Reform was pointed out to-the suffering people as
have been held to be an unpopular Representative, because I have gerous disturbances, then I ask, are the House of Lords, who a remedy far every grievance. They were told that the great
openly spoken the truth, when to do so was to risk the tenure of were parties to these transactions, to go free? If not, then I ask landholders had resod the Corn Bill, and that the only remedy
popularity. But, Gentlemen, I found it not necessary to deviate what is the remedy you propose? And, if you propose no re- left was to put down those tyrannical landholders, which could
in any instance from the line of conduct which I had followed in medy for the House of Lords, where is the benefit of reforming be effected only by Parliamentary Reform. Vet!, the times
order to obtain and retain your good will; it was not necessary the House of Commons? Do you mean to prevail by reason or are come sound, the markets are glutted, the people are feed-
to do so in order to create our attachment or support our con- by compulsion ? If by reason, then reason is as good out of doors ing in comfort and affluence ; we see the happy effects of this in
nexion. I found you composed of persons of conflicting interests as in. Is it by compulsion? Aye, that is what you mean, 'but the steady employment of labour, at something of a reduced rate
and different opinions; but I found also among you a temper- what you do not dare to say—(Cheers). Why, then,, my quarrel of wages certainly, but still more than suf.:tient to procure the
ante and moderation from which resulted the purest loyalty, with Reformers is tint as to mode or degree; I take an objection, necessaries of life ; we see it in the reduction of Poor-rates, and
combined with the strictest independence and love of freedom, in liming, that they ask that, instead of a tripartite Government, in the diminution of crime. It would be rather hard if those
but carrying with it an abhorrence of the licentiousness arising there should be erected a simple instrument which would do its who, seven years ago, thought the country ruined, and declared
from its abuse—(Applause).—lt is by sympathizing with your own work by sweeping off every obstacle and impediment that the Parliament good for nought for having passed the Corn Bill,
feelingi, and acting as far as I could in accordance with your opt- stood in its way. This is my objection to the proposed Reform. who sasv the increase of crime consequent upon the scarcity ; it
nions, that I have endeavoured to earn your good will; but lam Ido not object to it because Old Sarum returns one, or two, or would be rather hard, I say, if they did not sympathize in that
sure that with all my endeavours and acts I have not succeeded twenty Members to Parliament. I don't object to it because it prosperity which has grown out of the reverse of what they had
in earning or deserving that excess of kindness with which you would prevent this or that Peer from exercising his influence in complained of--(Laughter).—Well, low prices came, and land-
have this evening overpowered me—(Cheers). When I have had returning Members Mr Boroughs. For Gon's sake, if you can lords became distressed; and what was then the remedy? Par-
the honour of addressing my constituents on former occasions, prove corruption in any Borough, disfranchise it as you have dis- liamentary Reform again—(Laughter)—so that by a Parlia-
the task has been more easy, because the tcOes upon which I had franchised Grampound. Bolt. if by the Representatives of the rnentary RefOrm they were to restore the good old times of
to speak were addressed to their feelings. 'We have had great People you mean the organ of the nation (and much confusion 1817, which times a Parliamentary Reform had been called for
struggles to cheer, and great victories to cerebrate; and on has arisen from misunderstanding and confounding terms), then to remedy—(Laughter).—l du not wish to under-rate either
such occasions we all know what allowance to make for party I ask, when the nation has its organ, what room is there fur any evil ; (eon forbid I should. In both there is much which I la-
discussion and municipaltriumph. But now, deeply as I feel, and thing more? This question of Reform is pressed more immedi- went and eould wish to vire, but as to a Reform in Pada.
much as I wish to acknowledge, the kind and unremitting exer- ately upon my attention, from the circumstance of a Gentleman • nient cur ing both, I leave to the judgment of any man who has
Lions of my friends and supporters, I cannot help feeling that lam in a neighbouring County—a Gentleman of fortune,of character, seen le prescribed as a specific for such opposite evils. Reform
most peculiarly circumstanced. It is, however, Gentlemen, ape- and of great talents, of whom I wish to speak with great respect, is prescribed as a panacea for everything. I remember having
culiarity as honourable and as glorious to the town of Liverpool as having thought proper recently to rake up the dying embers of a short time since somewhere read of an artist, who had at.
it is to me, namely, that in this town lam without one political this unhappy question ;on which occasion he did me the honour tained considerable eminence in painting, but who, for some
enemy (Cheers). !shall ever consider this day as one of the proudest to refer to some opinions delivered by me in another place. Mr. unaccnuntable reason, confined himself to one branch of his
in my life; for I have in the course of the morning, Gentlemen Fawkes, the Gentleman to whom I allude, and whose name I art, that of painting a red lion--(Laughter).—lle was em-
(you will pardon the boast, for it is a circumstance which lies near mention with honour, thought proper to express his surprise that ployed by the landlord of a public-house, for whom be painted
to my heart), I have this morning received from the associated I, the Representative of the opulent and commercial town of a red lion in such excellent style, as considerably raised his
commercial bodies of Liverpool, an acknowledgment far beyond Liverpool, should express any anxiety about such close Boroughs professional reputation, and he was in consequence sent for
anything that I have done or endeavoured to do in favour of my as Old Sarum. Perhaps I might in return express my surprise_ by. a Gentleman, who showed him a large 'satirist in his par-
constituents. On looking over the signatures of the Deputations that Mr. Fawkes, who commenced his exertions for Reform by lout, upon which he wished to have some painting executed.
who represented these bodies,lfind that every second name at least clamouring about the inadequate representation of his own The artist, after grave consideration, recommendd that the
is that of a manwho has been actively engaged in opposing my clot- County, Yorkshire, should, now that the representation of that vacant pannel should .he filled up with a large red hio:i_
tiou (Cheers). Thatl have deserved this high distinction I cannot County had been doubled, discover that a Reform was more (Loud laughter)—and a large red lion was accordingly piloted.
pretend to state; that I have received it shall be my pride and than ever necessary to the welfare of the country—(Cheers). Had In a short time after, he was called upon by a neighbour in more
boast to the latest hour of my life; and at my death I shall transmit I a grievance to complain of, it would be that which has for such humble circumstances, who had a small pannel in weir h he
it to my children as a sure and convincing proof that, in this happy a length of time been dinned in my ears, I mean the complaints wished to have painted a landscape, or some pretty trifle in wa-
country, and under our free Constitution, a man has cnly to dis- of the County of York, who, like Niobe and her numerous ter colours. The painter opposed this plan, and warmly urged
charge his public duty fearlessly and honourably in order to obtain, offspring, wept her unhappy fate ; and now that she had been that, in order to produce a pleasing effect, the pennel should have
sooner or later, that reward to which a just and anxious discharge gifted with two more helpmates, seeing her unhappy son, coming depicted on it a small red lion—(Cheers and laughter). This is
of that public duty entitles him. (Cheers). I need hardly say,that forward to lament the violation of public liberty and the desti. the case with the advocates of Reform, in whatever direction
such a testimony of respect as that to which I have alluded, while tution of England—(Cheers). Surprise fur surprise. But I shall you meet them, and the rec,,t you can get from the most mode-
it sati..fies the doubts which I necessarily entertained with respect turn the Gentleman's surprise to conviction. It is just because rate of them is, that they will introduce only the small red lion
Ito my competence properly to discharge my duty towards persons lam the Representative of the second town in the kingdom, —(Cheers and laughter). Gentlemen, I wish these things were
entertaining, in some instances; opinions directly opposed to mine, that I advocate the cases of smaller Boroughs. -I have 1,0 hesi- only entertaining, but there is mischief in them, and the country
must disable me from referring acrimoniously (indeed, an acri- tation in declaring, that were I the Representative of Old Sarum, must be- on its guard; for, believe me, if the small red lion once
monious feeling I never entertained) to the conduct or doctrines I should have held my tongue; but it is because I could not be gets in, he will only be a precursor to the whole menagerie—
of those who have been adverse to the cause which we have unde- suspected of having a shadow of interest in the question, that .I (Cheers)—and we shall have not only to turn him out as he
viatingly supported. Never have I known the anger to which our fslt it my duty to say that which, if said by others, might be ins- tame in, but as he will have grown when pampered arid fed in
questionfeble motives. I did so, because I was anxious his cage—(Caulhter). This subject becemes the more import.. contests have given rise,survive the subject which occasioned it. I Puled to
know not whether there be now present any person differing poll- to expose the fallacy of those doctrines, which, while they pre- ant, when we consider that in the age in which we live, there
ticalty from me, but I wish to say that while I stedfastly adhere tended to remove the blots and scandals of the Constitution, con- exists in some countries an open, and in others a secret struggle
to my own opinions, and though the occasion makes it necessary tained principles which would go to change the whole nature of against Monarchy and Aristocracy—Goo be praised, we have
that I should recapitulate those opinions, lam most desirous to the institution itself. Let any Reformer shew me that he is only not our part to take in such a struggle !—Goo be praised, we
avoid saying anything calculated to offend those who differ from anxious to
_remove those blots which exist, and lam with him ; have already derived all the benefit which can be acquired from
me, or who may have, from a feeling of duty, opposed my election but the doctrine of Reform goes further—it goes not to alter the the conflict, and therefore it is our duty not to side in the assault
—(Cheers).—lt so happened, that when I came among you there mode, but the thing—it would have the effect of, altering those with those who ask too much, or with those who will grant no-
existed a great war—a war which, while its success was doubt-
institutions' which combined all the industry-alf the property, thing. We ought nut to stimulate either party—we ought to
ful, gave rise to various opinions as to the policy of entering into and which opened a door to all the talent 'of the country— stand upon a firm basis, as spectators interested in the contest,
it; but at the successful termination of which every adverse opi. (Cheers). Let us beware, Gentlemen, of allowing the intro- and perhaps ultimately the umpire. gut if we prematurely make
,tion was drowned in acclamation and rejoicing. There were duction of a'systern which would act by power and not by rea- ourselves a party-, we shall lose the commanding position which
then, and there still are, two great national questions in which I son—which would govern by authority and not by that salutary we hold t we shall also lose the power of doing much good, anti
have taken a prominent part. On the one, I have had the mis- conflict of opinions and of interests which at present exists—a perhaps run the risk of having our own institutions not altered,
fortune to differ from the great body of my dearest and most re system which to act at all must act alone. It is because I feel but overthrown—(Cheers). To an audience less enlightened, I ,
spotted friends; on the other, I have had the happiness of agree-
this that I find it necessary to oppose Reform. Gentlemen, it should feel ashamed to enter thus far intothe generalities ; but
ing with you in opposition to our common adversaries. I allude
has been said that the influence of the Crown operates so power- our connexion is sine of principle, and to that only do I owe any
to the questions of Catholic Emancipation and Parliamentary
fully in the Douse of Commons that it perverts all its decisions. Flamm to your attention. Whatever may be my future destine-
Reform. On the first subject lam well aware ; and in the first My first answer to that proposition is that which I have already tion, it will be a consolation to me to reflsct, that I have laid in
speech which I had the honour of addressing to you in Liver-
given. How rarely du we find the House of Lords differing your hearts the foundation Of a most iasting regard; and believe
pool, I candidly declared that I had the misfortune of differing .
front the house of Commons, and what is the'cause of this? Is me, Gentlemen, that nothing shall efface from my mind the re-
from those with whom I was in the habit of generally agree- it that the influence.of the Crown operates en the notise et collection of the many kindnesies I have received at your hands.
ing on political subjects; and I told my Constituents, that in Lords also? Take either alternative, If it is so, then I ask will It may perbaps.be thought necessary, after the speech of my
accepting me as their Representative, they elected one who sup-
you reform the House of Lords'also? And what is the nature Hen. Friend, and the allusions he has made to me, that I should
ported, and would not abate a single jot of his anxiety or his
of the Reform which you proposet 'lf it •is not so, will you do- offer a few worth to you on topics connected with • the present
exertions for the success of that question—(Cbeers).—Accorti-
range thewhole machinery ut the Constitutiou by placing the affairs of the country, and to the rumours which have grown
ingly I have taken every opportunity of most strenuously sup-
-1 whole power at the disposel of a Ogle body? But nothing can out of it. I cannot pretend to be igeorant of chat part of those
a porting the question Catholic Emancipation in whatever modi- be mle ore false than to suppose that the influence of the Crown rumours which myself; but I have felt great difficulty
fication it has been discussed. I dealt honourably with you on
has increased comparatively with the egowth aipol ,strength of in deciding
whether, by passing them over in silence, to incur
that occasion; and though I have rarely given au opinion which public opinion. That it has Mei-eased numerically hilhe !link the risk of being hereafter accused of having concealed from
w•. 1.1 not that of my Constituents also, I feel pleasure in knowing ,ueleurds or House of Comm ons• I denies ekes* eisWit who has you something that I ought to have disclosed ; or, by alluding
that upon that occasion I spoke the general sense of the country. watched the progress pf the Constitution natal hate ohserveden to deem, to expose myself to the thousand misconstructions
I have not in any Instance compromised your rights ; I have the moral as in the physical world, great ppweits at *rick, which Whickleset every word woken of himself by a person connected
gone forward in what I conceive to be the straight path of dutY, require the steady hand of smthority todireet stifikconteoultbms. with active politics. I have decided upon braving the latter
and neither here nor elsewhere have I reason to repent of. ray What, Gentlemen, would you say to that ppilosopher who, in danger; because I ant sure that no misconstruction nor incon-
sfttiog down to write oh the Theory of
perseverance-(Loud cheers).—Were I to remain in this country,
~ . y winds and tides, and to venience s. vhich I may bring upon myself by speakingthe
truth,
and again represent you in • the House of Commons, I should pur- . give a history of namgatinnealsould omit to clespribe *at new cam be so is ksonie to me as would be the suspicion, if ever here-
aue the same course, no Matter what uneasiness it might giVi me : and mighty power new At, km Snaps applireaton) which wAgi afteteStehould be excited ioyour minds, that I had wilfully re-
toupon the waters ' wftbit Viers strength ; Which apprniiniates paid your confidence,withiuistrust. Gentl' differ in opinion from those friends whom Iso highly respect. !
' distant countrievamLeteineashiat Is paid
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I, however, think, and as I shall not, perhaps, have an appor- ,
to the fickleness of tile.widt of the wager,' upon my koostur, nothing iota. I Muse
tunny if stating it elsewhere, I am anxious to take this tune so
mention it, that after the struggle which has been made upon the , ail the certainty aria gee yof 'a join-tit:lly land?—(,Cheers). - nothing, more than all, of you, Gentlemen,
I should, as an ledividdar, be hie, Would yep not. eitlit at isias fa ktisstenecaneselieviste, mkt raugemems likely to arise from the present
question for the last ten years, ,
caned to advise that it 'tmid be treated as a question of come idle spectator? a man whose mind Was /3 eAppygitl, as Doi m, not Ser me to prestanthsthat I should be in r
as it has perceive that the omission to notice the phew or Strain
.hid i in such arrangements, nor to do anything
promise, rather than one of an unqualified nature,
hitherto been argued. I feel es deeply soles anxiously now, for . Muted • all his eakfulainai,aindisiinitsivbsi igedgaic. 'ss cif that of to Imply sties i persunipt . . lon I have, therefore,
he .ofessed t crest? • IS se histor defer this Meeting with my Constituent?
the success of this question as I did at any former,period of
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MR. CANNING'S SPEECH tithe LIVERPOOL' the Peseit-cal the wipposi, "set° which it seldom exercised ; that'll* .
to the FAREWELL MEETING.
• . , what I think by a compromise might be obtained, adjourning,, ;MUM of Commons had the power of withholding supplies WWI
I' confess I should it* ready to at tt*the Crown. had a
but neveratbandleniut those points which I conceive to be at pies .1, never enfrrced, but who omitted to notice that mighty pewee _
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3eptetn- , After the health of IMr. Caiteteo had been drank, the night I should perhaps have hesitated to express those opinions, be- ^sof. Such an historian would only prove his own confined hnow.: i I
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,ayment Hop. Gentleman rose and addressed the Meeting as follows: cause there is a'solutary jealoovy entertained by the Public at ?dee, and his utter Incompetency for the task hehad undertaken.
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GENTLIMEN—Often as I have had occasion to express my ao.
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Itig In- auy change of.eilinicel by a public man--4 jealousy which makes ',-.-I say,
knowledgments for the kindnesses I have received from my con; it safer to pursue what is h-oPeless, rather than "seek to obtain standing which it is fit should stand, care must be'taketinot, to tl. .1 iferencc , stituents, I have never risen under feelings so oppressive at those what by a.comprouillei'mighthe had,--and thereby subject one's ' admit any partial bregeh on the foolish, faith that nothing which , ' .:1
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'eh. Re- I which now overpower .se. It Is not that your kindneuis strange conduct to public mlsfonstrysioo. But I lay It here, for here has not bi..en &audited upon will enter. Another test which I .
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for it began at an early period; it began when, by your no suspicion of improper can attach to the declaration. apply to all speculative schemes of State policy, is, to inquire I
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unsolicited selection. I became your Representative, and it has I hinted kt this's the townie of recent rebates. I was Axiom' how they witl operate for the bentlit'of the community in which 1
grown and strengthened with the growth and strength of our to preserve the peace} *do country; I wished that we should we live? In private life I alwdys look with jealousy and caution , ,[, acquaintance. But, Gentlemen, this crowning kindness, at a have breathing titne; I wished to remove one great cause of tits- to that difiketed generosity which,' neglecting its domestic circle, I" '
, office, . moment when I have come to return you my sincere thanks for cussion and coMplitiet, reserving {pr a future period the intro. pretends to act for the general benefit of mankind. In looking
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22. the past, and to terminate our immediate connection for the fu- duction and accomplishment of that more complete arrangement, around me I find Great Britain a Monarchy, founded on esta-
ture, is truly overcoming, and almost deprives me of the power of which T, for one, shall never forego the expectation—(Ap. blishment; Which bind and controul it ; but still essentially a ; I
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of expressing those feelings which it so naturally ins ices—
, piastee).—Gentienten, I now turn to the second questionvaut of Monarchy, which I, as a loyal subject, am bound to support. I I i i i
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p!ause).—.Let those who doubt of the excellence of the British Parliamentary Reform with which, perhaps, more than the, do not thiok it
bee to epter the lists in order to whew why his, oi
Constitution look upon the assembly by which lam at present other, my.name has been conneeted:--connected, too, in a Way why h Ilhould a Monarchy. Ido not feel bound to shew, ii I:1 •
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,surrounded—let them observe the situation in which I stand,. which has drawn upon me much popular observation, and often Priori, why the Government of England is • a Monarchy, any ..i who is . without any claim, except to your good-will, but that of having much popular obloquy. They _ much mistake me who suppose that more than lam to chew why
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hing which should appear
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