The Statesman.
London, England, 1815-06-28 00:00:00

COURT OF COMMON COUNCIL.

A Court having been called to consider of an Ad-
dress to the Prince Regent on tho late Victory,
Mr. J tors said it had several times been his good
fortune to address the Conn on an occasion some.
what similar to the present; but never en one so de.
cisively glorious, as in the annals of this country a
triumph so truly splendid could not be pointed out.
After the able account given of it by the Duke of
Wellington, and after the speeches made in both
Houses of Parliament, it was not necessary for him
to (Nell on the details of the battle. lie, however,
could not help saying, this was a victory of a pecu•
liar nature, and greater for its peculiarity than the
Itriumphs f Cressy, Agiucourt, and Blenheim. In
the battle of Waterloo, it did not appear that any
error had been made on the part of the Generals en-
gaged on either side. Former battles had been won
by our successfully taking advantage of the mistake.
I made by the enemy, but here the greatest valour and
military skill were displayed on both sides by the
Commanders (to this !need he thought it would be
universally admitted Bonaparte was entitled), and
the conquest bad been gained by the superior valour
of the British army. The war he considered to be
just, as it originated in the principle of self-preserva.
and he hoped it would be persevered in till the
object fur which %re fought had been effectually se-
cured. Hostilities ought tint to be discontinued be-
cause Bonaparte had abdicated. A nominal abdica-
tion could not with reason be attended to, as it ought
not to be suffered that he should for the moment get

the curtain, to be brought forward again as
soon as the Miles should have laid down their arms.
He concluded by Moving an Address to the Prince
Regent, congratulating his Royal Ilighness on the
glorious victory gained by the Duke of Wellington
orer the French, commanded by Bonaparte, on the
18th of June.
Mr. ()Lotus seconded the motion. Without en-
tering into the question of the justice of the war, or
into the policy which the Allies ought now to adopt,
they knew enough to justify them in voting the Ad-
dress—they knew that a splendid victory had beets
obtained, end this was a sufficient ground for the
motion. The victory gained at Waterloo was most
complete, and as he feared that that demoralization
which had obtained among the French people could
only be eradicated by the sword, Ile wai not without
hopes that this triunipli would produce as much good
in morals as in politics.

Mr. S. DIXON concurred in the motion, but hoped
the Allies would not treat with those men who now,
on the abdication of Bonaparte, were placed at the
head of the French Government. These persons
had deceived us so repeatedly, that if any credit
were given to their professions again, he would cry
" shame" on the Minister who sanctioned such a
proceeding.. He trusted the experience of the past,
would prevent such a course being pursued. tie de-
fended the policy of the present war, and repeated
tli expression of his hope, that the perlidy of the
French would be effectually guarded against for
the time to come.

Mr. WAITIIIMI thought the worthy Gentleman
(Mr. Jacks) might have brought forward his Ad-
dress in such a manner, that no difference of opinion
would have been excited. Ile dinned, as he always
had done, the justice of a war entered into against
et► individual ; but he thought the war having been
directed against the power of Bonaparte, it ought
to cease now that that which was the avowed cause
of it, was no more. Ile had considered that war
could only with propriety be directed against the
power of France, while that power was such as
to endanger the peace of Europe. When .he
opposed the principle on which the present war
war commenced, it was because he was of 'opinion
the power of France was so redeced, and her sites.
lion so changed, that other nations had nothing to
fear from her ambition. Those who were at present
at the head of affairs in France, were men who had
formerly distinguished themselves by their zeal in the
cause of liberty, and, when the party with whom
they had acted went too far, they had withdrawn
themselves from them, and sacrificed all the pro.
spects of personal emolument and aggrandisement,
which a different line of conduct would have opened
to them. Ile had no objection to the Address moved
for, but he was anxious to guard against the intro.
duction of extraneous matter, repugnant to the prin.
ciples of the majority of that Court, and tending to
encourage Ministers to continue the war for objects
with which England had no right to interfere. The
character which had been given of the great mass of
the French people was indecorous anti unjust, anti
he thought it highly imprudent to attempt to cast
such a stigma on 26 millions of men, who had a
right, without opposition or reproach, to choose
their own form of Government.

Mr. Alderman tItAGATE defended the principles
oq which the war had been commenced, and main-
tained that the object of the Allies was not to dictate
Government to France, but to secure themselves
from the effects of her persevering in that system
which had disturbed Europe for more than twenty
years. Every nation had a right to choose its own
iovereign and Government; but this right must be
limited, when its exercise interfered with the safely
of other Governments.—The persons now at the
head of affairs of France, were persons with whom
he thought this country ought not to treat. Were
they not the same men who, in 170, offered their
fraternity and assistance to the people of all nations
who were disposed to shake off their established Go.
veritments, and were they not the same men who at
that period carried carnage and desolation into
all the departments of France? What proof was
there that these men were recognised as the
Government of France by the 26 millions of people
who had been mentioned ? From the statements which
they themselves had put forth, it appeared that one.
third of France was opposed to them, even while
their power was at its height, and was it not to be ex-
pected, that stow the Royalist Party Juld gain new
strength every day ? The war, he contended, was
begun and continued on Whig principles: and he con-
fidently hoped it would be carried on till a Govern-
ment was established in France better entitled to the
confidence and friendship of its neighbours than the
present. He approved of the Address.
Mr. FAVELL replied at some length to the last
speaker, to whom he had listened with much pain.
However willing to vote an Address of congratu-
lation to the Prince Regent, he could not but regret
that so much extraneous matter had been introduced
into the present discussion.
Mr. Box spoke in favour of the Address.

Mr. S. DIXON and Mr. W %trust Am explained.—
Tie latter Gentleman spoke at great length; repeated
mast of the arguments which lie had oied in his
former speech, and lamented the Introduction of
extraneous matter.

NU question was then put, the motion agreed to,
and a Committee appointed forthwith to prepare the
Address.

We lament to say, that unfavourable reports of
the health of the Earl of UXBRIDGE reached town
yesterday. Some letters, indeed, stated, that an
inflammation had taken place, and that the most
serious consequences were apprehended.

I r
oconEar AND GREAT ACQUISITION OF WE %LTD.—
A Farmer residing in the neighbourhood of Taunton
has, within these few days, acquired a sum of not less
than £20,000, by discovering, in one of his fields in
which he was digging, treasure to that amount.—
There are few instances upon record of similar rod
luck to such an extent. In the Lottery, indeed, the
sudden acquirement of wealth is common :—many
who little dream of the gifts. Fortune has its store for
them, will,. by the revolution of her wheel on the
19th of July, he raised to happiness and independ-
encp. One Ticket must gain double the Farmer's
IFortone 210,000), independent of the other great
of '30,000, E-20.000. ni,(l 12,000 Guineas.

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THE STATESMAN.

LONDON:

WEDNESDAY, JUNE ?.8, 181 E.

The affairs of France are now drawing to a crisis
II
The Allies, according to accounts, have advanced
cansider.thly towards Paris. On Saturday the Duke
of %YELL! NGTON.3 main body was at 1* Fere, and
bis advance at Compeigne. BLocuttt is stated to
have reached Lion without opposition. Lion is
a strong position, which it was expected BONAPARTE
I would defend, and many of his magazines were sta-
tioned there. In fact, such we are told is the rapi-
dity with which the Allies are advancing, that they
were expected to enter Paris yesterday or to-day.—
Advices to Ministers and telegraphic dispatches are
' given as the authority for these statements—and car-
' tainly we have no better ground flee doubting them;
but we have been assured, from what 'reconceive to be
creditable sources, that the English army was far from
being in a condition to make such rapid advances with
the assurance of perfect safety; and when wecompare
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our informution on this heed with tbe spirit of hostility
Ito the cause which the Allies are espousing still visi.
ble in France, and manifesting itself in. Park among
an immense number of men who are armed, and who
have sworn to defend the capital from invasion, and
by Resolutions on the part of, the Representatives of
the People, which ought neither to be cooteinned, or
regarded with indifference, we cannot but yet eXpe-
Hence a natural and fearful anxiety for the result 'et
movements having, in any wise, the appearance of
precipitation, though they in reality may have 'no-
thing of that character. But our Readers_ max not
feel as we do, and it is no duty of ours to endeavour
to lessen the joy of triumph, unless danger and disap-
pointment are veiled under that disguise. The Reader
will perceive from the contents of the Mottiteur of
the 21th, which we submit, that the two Houses of
the French Legislature have recognized Bows-
PARTE'S son as his successor, under the title
of NAPOLEON IL, and that the .attachment which
they extertain to the father of their infant Mo-
narch is not expressed with a faint voice. There
ind,..eJ appear to be factions in the Assornbly, and
Bo LA YDE LA MEURTIIE and General Laazoov
lay their fingers on the sore, and point out the real
causes of the late catastrophes to their country.--
None says NAPOLEON is to blame—though M ont
doubtedly has-many enemies, none are so baitsat.;
speak their censure, though the protecting power:of
the Allies may be thundering at the gates of the city.
The former of the speakers whom we have mention...,
ed (Bo lILAY) proclaims that an Orleans faction exists,
who would give the throne to the Duke of ORLEANI;
alto, if he would accept it at all, many suppose
would only take it for the purpose of restoring it to
Louts TOO XVIIIrn. This faction is branded
as Royalist, and though it is said to keep up
a correspondence among the Patriots, it certain.
ly seems to have but little support in the Cham-
ber of the chosen Representatives of the Peo.
pre.--Count LABEOO TIRE goes further, and
sass, that NAPOLEON has been betrayed, and insi-
nuates that the late catastrophes have been occasioned
by treasno, some of the authors of which, he hinted,
might be in that House, the House of Peers. But
still that House is enraged at the slightest impute-
tion of harbouring intentions or affections contrary
to the EMPEROR and the new Government. Though
BONAPARTE has abdicated, though disaster, and dis-
' setision may have been the cause of his return to the
capital, his power to dictate what he conceives
to be the proper remedy, and his resolution
not to give up France to those who ate claiming the
Government of it, are still as visibly and strong..
ly expressed as ever. " Remember," says he to
the Chambers, " that I have abdicated only for my
son." This may appear to leave the Electo:s no
freedom of choice; but, though all professing to be
friends of liberty, they have alt, with a spontaneous
movement, and every demonstration of enthusiasm,
adopted this nomination, for it was in conformity
with the Constitution which they, the Electoral
Colleges, and the people, had adopted and sworn to
defend ; and they have declared the family of NAPO.
LEON the Constitutional Dynasty. What they may
do when the Allies get to Park, or what measures
have since been resolved upon, for arresting the pro.
grass of the armies who are ini.;ging the BoutraoNs
back, we are oat yet fully informed, except that the
Provisional Government had been constituted wider
the Presidency of Fouctle, and that Lort! %YELLING.
TO N had been informed, by a special notification
from the Council of Regency, of the ectahl;shment
of this arrangement. It is sail, the Provis:onal
Government had, at the sate time, demanded
to know whether the British General wou;tl,
from this change, awl the understanding that
the Allies did not intend to dictate any ! ar-
ticular form of Government to France, as:•Pct
th. integrity of that country ; and that the only
answer that was returned to this demand was,
refusal to tree; in the name of any of the Boa}.