The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-02-29

L
! sentiments cf gratitude affection and rever,
ence, which the recoitctian of such blex-
sings must naturally ikpirc. Hence tl.ey
would readily make annie provision for the
due dignity and confqt of our afflicted
Monarch, and for the prS,er splendor of the
Prince Regents Government in his Maies-
TVS name. The thanks Ind gratitude of the
country were indeed mott lastly due 70 his
Royal Highness for his wise and prudent
Administration of the Gqsernment since lie
hid been called to the exercise of the ROYAL
Functions: and the pubkc virtues displayed
ny his Royal Highness Afforded consol,. ion
hIider the aifiiction excited by his Majesty's
iamentcd indisposition The Noble Earl
then advertcd to those parts of the speech
winch referred to the beiligerent interests
and foreign relations Of the country. In Por-
eusai' every thing wore the most satisfactory
aspect; the army under Massena, which
held Il menacing position in the heart of the
country, had been diven beyond the from
tiers and we had proved 10 Europe, and
70 all the world, that not only on that ele-
hent where our triumph was undisputed
but on that where the enemy boasted of his
invmcibiiity, he was to be Conquered by Bri-
tish Armies, conducted by British Comman-
ders. lie observed with pleasure, that that
system by which the views Of the enemy had
been frustrated, and our Ally SO essentially
benefited, was to be continued and he
trusted tn by it the deliverance of Portu-
gal from the meditated grasp of France
would finally be effected. Iftheir Lordships
turnec their eyes to the more distant parts
OF the world, they would find nought but
grounds tor satisfaction and triumph. Con-
quests OF the utmost Importance had been
made and at length, by the most brilliant
achlevment, Wherein discipline and valor
were telicitously united, the colonial power
OF the enemy was finally extinguished at one
blow. The discussions with America were
not yet brought to a conclusion but the
great impeachment of the affair of the Chesa-
Pcake was removed, and there was hope of
Cancellation with the United States, for
which he was confident, every effort would
be made consistent with the honor and in
terest OF this ntry.-After slightly glanc-
ing at the remaining topics in the Speech of
the Lords Commissioners, and expressing
MS confidence that Parliament, in its wis
dom and loyalty, would zeaiously support the
Prince Regent in the arduous Contest in
which he was engaged, the Noble Earl NOV
ed AN Address to his Royal Hghness, signi
tying, in general terms, appreciation of the
measures already executed, and of the sys-
tenn intended to be followed, and promising
House.
Lord Browniosv, in a short but pertinent
speech, enforced the topics dwelt Oh by the
Noble Earl and seconded his motion for the
Address.
Inc Address being read, and the question
put,
Lord GrenpiNe rose, and observed. that
II the proposed address had only called for a
sentiment OF general concurrence, he would
nave afforded that most cordially but from
its present tenor and import he felt such was
was not the case. There were. without
doubt. some points in it which could excite
no difference OF sentiment in the mind. os
men such as those parts which expressed
deeP regret OF parliament on the state of
MS Majesty health, aud those which went
70 express the determination of Parliament
70 90 an 1t Gould to enable the Priace Regent
TO administer the awful trust imposed ON
INN, III Il way honorable to himself anf, con
ducive to the interest of the country. Also
IN what related to the conduct and yalor Of
the oihcers employed in the different opera
lions, ne could have no objection to contri-
butte his portion of applause. But farthe,.
he could not go. With respect TO the adj
vantages likely to result to the couatry from
these exertions of professional valor and
AFFINITY, that was question of policy and
IL was a ground OF censurc that ministers
should have INSTRUCTED such exert,ons
There were several other points in The
speech, wherein the interest, the safety. and
the honor OF the country were deeply invol--
we'd, and which would call for early and dis
tinct discussion. He could not now REGULARLY.
enter OH q consideration of these poiats. as he
did not intend to offer guy amendments to
the address; but. .here was one tonic
which had been Posed over in the ROYAL
speech, that would force itself into notice
though ministers might wish to shut tbe;,.
eyes,lt would press upon the sight; though
they might wish to close their ears. thew
must inevitably hear. He wished it to he nm,
derstocd that he retained all his former oh
Jectons to the lavish profusion of the re-
sources OF the Country, at period when.
more than ever, they required to be husband.
ed ; he retained his hostile sent;me,,ts to
that disgraceful and destructive system of
finance, which placed the Bank of England
IN partnership with the government. for the
purpose OF forcing on the country a species
OF base coin and paper currency "a part
nersnp which was so managed, that ali the
disgrace attached to the government, and
all the profit appertained to the bank. pnt
TO recur to what he had principally objected
20, namely, the system pursuing with respect
to Ireland, (of which not word was said in
the speech, except paltry alusion to the
revenue, )-that was matter which adj mir
ted OF no procrastination, the question was
drawing to crisis it must speedily be dc
cided whether or not the majority of the DO
pulation OF Ireland were to be admitted tn
the rights of British subjects. In the course
OF next week the subject would he deI;har-