The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-05-12

grading ceremonial imposed by the Embar-
go! In short, we had rather gone too far
than done too little. We twice offered to
negotiate, yet the Non.importation Act was
not revoked. Would the late administrati-
on have done more. The present. discussi-
ON, however. was iuiprudent at a time ne
gociation was pending for the adjustment of
differences.
Lord Henry Petty replied to the various
arguments of the last speaker. He dwelt
on the effect produced in America by the
letter OF Mr. Canning. to Mr.. Pinkney, da-
ted the Esd September, 1908. That COM
munication reached America previous to the
Election-a time in a democratic country
OF great heat and political zeal. What was
It's effect! 1t was traced in the following
circumstances. It is we'll understood that
IN the various states, previous to the electi-
on OF President, each state elected an in
sPector, SO whom was delegated the vote of
that state tor the election of Chief Magis-
trate. 1t was we'll known that ON the an
pointment of the inspectors previous to the
late election, for President, persons from
the federal, otherwise the English interest,
were almost universally returned. But
such was the effect of the able and well
timed communication of the Secretary for
Foreign Affairs, that the whole public mind
rony ; and the consequence was that a revo-
luton OF public opinion took place, by which
the party in America, presumed not most
friendly to English influence, was intrus
ted with the Sovereignty of that important
Empire.
The American Government i'm the late
negotiation. as was obvious from the papers
on the table, evinccd friendly disposition
towards this country, and CONTRARY one to-
wards France She offered to take of her
Embargo In respect to this country, If we
would rescind towards her our orders in
council. And if we we're Disposed to this
proposition, and only hesitated from doubt
OF hersincerity, why was not endeavor made
IN the course of negotiation, to sc cure the
exclusion of American ships from French
ports. and obtain the consent of the Ameri-
can Government for ourselves to secure that
point by making prize of all vessels of that
nation, found approaching the ports of the
enemy 1t WIS the obvious policy of this
country to excite hostilties between France
and America, and this would be the almost
inevitable consequence of cessation of the
Embargo in favor of England, whilst it was
continued towards France. He conceded
FULLY In the sentiments of Mr.. Grattan, and
voted for the address.
Mr.. q. Rose jun. entered into some expla-
l''''io" uPoii thS UuSlHGSS Ol his
mission to America, and-Said that notwith-
standing the sole object of his embassy was
to make satisfaction in the affair of the
Chesapeake, he found it impracticable to
conclude the business without leading to pro-
tractcd discussions, the nature of which were
Incompatible with the honor of this country.
And even the very vessel on board of which
he went, was not suffered to remain in an
American port, bot under the direction of
the Commissioners of Customs, and in such
| station as he should point out.
Mr.. Whitehead expressed his determine
ton, not to avail himself of that privilege, to
which. as the original mover, he was entitled.
However. he could more freely dispense with
the exercise of the right, inasmuch as every
argument that was used by his opponent
was ably met by the Hon. Friends who sup
ported him /; and where there was manifest
deficiency in meeting his observations, he
could not, at that hour, trespass on the house,
even for the purpose of exposing the absur-
dity of such attempt.
Amidst loud cries for the question, the
House divided on the n o.ion-For the Ad-
dress, S3-Noes 145-Majority g.
The House adjourned at O'Clock.