Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-08-23

sing my hope. that that gallant Baronet
IN y soon BE- detached on more serious
Sc vice that he may soon be sent inro'
Spain to represent in that country the en-.
thuslasm of England in her cause-( Hear
near In the first place, Sir, wish to
correct an idea which has gone abroad,
that entert aimed the folly, the presump-
ton, the i'll Judgment, and the bad aste,
OF intending TO teach his Majesty's Minis
tiers how to conduct themselves in the ex
listing circums.ances.-All I desire, Sir,
ls'to win the attention of the House 20 the
present situation Of Spain. Having com
munIca,ed the tenor of nv motion on
former evening To my RICH hon friend
opposite aod my intention not having been
d."approved By ms RICH honourabie friend.
L owe was surprised o find thar HI, right
hon. and learned colleague imagined that
my motion would tend TO embarrass his
Najesiy's Government. After the com
iau"icat!on to which have alluded, Tex
peeled that he would give me credit for
having no such objea in view. On tn,
o'her hand expert, need something like
rebuke f.om my Honorable friend near
me (Mr Whit5read who seemed TO think
| was going 70 britg forward motion
which was 10 save Administration from all
responsibility on he subjsGt. Now really
oir, this was most unfortunate outset
on my part. | meant TO do neither the
one thing nor the other. And here | mu II
say, that although Ro. man living more
highly respects the political probity and
aslli'y of my hon. friend, as we'll as the
estimable qualities of his private character,
vet when he gets up TO rebuke me for
doing that which appears to me 10 be my
duty, am free to confess, while applaud
his judgmeu-his understenGing-the
elaboration wiki which he decides on
questions of impor,ence--that if there b.
| any one point in his character on which
should not be disposed TO dwell with the
greatest satisfaction, it would be his de
ference 10 the opinion OF others, or his
doubt with respect 10 his own - "a laugh J
i am placed, Sir, in this dilemma /; that
While my honorable friend accuses me
Ole disposition 10 cover Administration
he right honorable gentleman opposite
-DspScts me oF an intention O do " all the
mischief in my power. Sir, | may be
lwrong-l am far from wishing ministers
ITO embark in any rash and romantic enter.
prize in favor of Spain but, sir, if the
enthusiasm and animation, which now cx.
lists part ofSpain, should spread over the
whole OF that country am convinced tha
since the first burst of The French revoiu.
ten, there never existed so happy an OPP
portuniiy and occasion for Grea. Britain
TO strike bold stroke for the rescue ofth,
; world Hear, hear, hear 4! - But. Sir, i
IS said, ait you do not distrust the Ad
m'nis.Tation, why discuss this suble0 il
Parliament % Sir / will tell you why
am disposed TO trust Administrations.
But | wish to demand two things | wisI
first 10 declare, that, in my opinion, W,
must not deal in driblets--we must d
much or nothing. Why do make thi
~ declaration Bscsuse no Cabinet which
has hitherto existed in this country-no
D even excepting that witt which had tn
honor of being connected, has pursued sim
: by and plainly one clear ard distinct OBJ
eet. Instead Of striking at the core @
he evil, the Administrations of this couD
try have hithertocontented themselves wit
nibbling at the rine. In this censure,
must not include an honorable friend nea
me, nor Mr. Burke they would have pro
ceedeo directly, and completely 10 the obJet
which they had in view, or they woul
not have advanced 10 it step. But wit
hese exceptions the Ministers of Englan
i have pursued a petty policy; they bav
4 gone about flching sugarislands, and neg
| Testing all lhstwas dignIhed and all that wa
IS consonant TO the truly understood interest
:, of their country. wish, therefore, ST
r, TO let Spain know, that the conduct whic
II we have pursued we will not psrsevere il
Is but that we are resolved fairly and fully I
r, stand up for the salvation of Europe.p
J.. The next demand have to make, Sir, i
IS that if a cooperation with Spain be expe
Al dent, IL should be an effectusl corporation
+ | repeat, ihal am far from prompting h
e Majesy's government to engage in an
e rash romantic enlerpriZc; but, Sir, If Upo
d ,scertainirg the state of the popular min
IN - Spain, they find it is warmed by pa
d riotc and enthusiastic ardour, then, ST
!. al ask is, that that feeling should b
L met here with corresponding energy an
IT, enthusiasm ---Bonapar;e has hitherto ru
MI most victorious race. Hitherto he III
!. had to contend against princes withor
- dignity, and ministers without wi
ID dom. He has fought against countri,
4 40 which the peODle have been iudi