Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-08-03

in the interval both parties should use their
endearors to prevail on Bonaparte to resture
the rules of commerceto their ancient, Gus
tomary limits.
Mr.. Poasonby said, he saw no reason for
any such proposition as that mentioned by
Lord Castlereagh. The American Minister
had distinctly and plainly stated toour Am
bassador there, that as soon as the Orders in
Council were rescinded, that instant the
Non Importation Act would cease. The
Noble Lords proposal could therefore do no
good and nothing but an express revocati-
on of the Orders in Council could be avail
ing and efectual.
Mr.. Canning entertained the same opini-
on of the Orders in Council as he had origi-
naily done, that they were justiiabte mea-
sure of retaliation on the enemy but hat
reclamation he always Considered as of a po-
ilticai and not a commercial nature. Ii was
becoming the character of this country tn
exert its strength in defence of its Just and
necessary rights but it was also becoming
its character to exercise its rights, so as to
keep within the rules of strict Justice to o.
Tiers. he did not approve, therefore. of
converting measure of political retaliation
INTO COMMERCIAL monopoly for ourselves !;
but he was happy that such principle had
been disclaimed. Whether it was right or
not to permit this enquiry to be commenced,
he would not consider but he felt himself
under some difficulty, for he had always
considered this as great political question,
though CERTAINLY Connected with commerce,
which no British statesman ought to lose
sight oil and yet, by conserving to try it on
the ground Of the commercial pressure,
the question was prejudged. There were
In truth, great political parties Interested in
this question-America, Great Britain and
France +; and yet, from cur mode of trying
the question, we preclude ourselves, in some
measure from the exercise of due discre-
ton in regard to our own Orders in Council,
with view to what might be done by the
other parties. This was his opinion. But
now, however, the enquiry had taken place.
and the only remaining consideration was,
how to .drn it to the best advantage The
Rt. Hon. Gentleman then commended, that
revocation was better than suspension. He
had no hopes, that concession would make
any change in the measures of France but
he Yielded to the hopes of reconciliation
with America, and relief to the distresses of
this country.
Mr.. Bromgham congratulated the House
and the country OH the prospect of speedily
getting rid of these Orders in Council. He
hoped they should never hear of them a.
gain; indeed, he was sure they would, for
he should like to see any one, that would
dare to re- al innate them. He hailed the alb
sencc OF his honorable and learned friend
(Stephen) though he should have been sor-
ry tor 1t on any other occasion for it was
evident his honorable and learned friend had
not been able 10 bring himself TO witness the
death ct his darling oifspring-the Orders in
Council. The enquiry had been long and
tedious, bHtt had not been in vain. He dis
claimeds II idea of having considered the
provisions OF the treaty of Utrecht as part
Of the Lawof Nations. The Noble Lord.
he hoped, would withdraw his motion of pro-
ceetling TO the Orders of the Day, and ex-
plain more distinctly, what was the exact
intention of Government. He suggested,
That the debate might be adjourned till f RI
day, that they might understand each o.
Their more clearly before they came to a
decision.
Lord Caatlereagb must oppose the Or
ders OF the Day to the Address, which he
considered as an unconstitutional interfc-
renee with the Executive Government -
But the words Of the Address covered the
proposition which he had suggested; for it
recommended to his Royal Higness to repeal
or suspend the Orders in Council
The Question was then loudly called for.
nd the Gallery cleared. No division, how
ever took place but, We understand, that
after some conversation, Lord Castleres OH
and Mr. Brougham withdrew their motions,
upon an understanding, that his Lorpship
was pledged, at least, to the measure of the
suspension of the Orders in Council.
From me London Erenmg Star, June II.
TIE ORDERS IN COUNCIL.
1t Will be seen from our report of the de-
bate in the House of Commons last night.
that Ministers have determined To rescind
the Orders in Council but they mean, most
wisely as we think, to make this measure
contingent on the repeal of the American
Non importation Act and to hold out the
threat OF similar regula' ions, if France be
permitted b. the Americans, with impuni-
ty, to Commit those disgraceful aggressions
upon - law ofnature and nations, by which
the conduct Of her ruler has been ever dis