Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-01

not unatply, the Sunday press, But even
the question Of morality or religion, was
viewed on this occasion in anerroneous light.
Sunday. no papers were printed, except
Monday ones and the petitioners II they
really meant to provide for the observance
of the Sabbath, should have prayed not that
no Sunday papers should be printed on "a
turdays. hut that no Monday papers Should
be printed on Sundays for it was pretty
well known, that all newspapers which APP
peared on The Monday morning were actual
ly got up and printed on the preceding day.
His sober wish was, at all events, that the
matter of The petition should be we'll can
vassed in that house.
Petition laid on the table.
HOUSE OF LORDS. Monday, July 10.
THE QUEEN.
The earl ofLiverpool said, he had now to
state the course of proceeding as TO the bill
which he had bought into tue house, re-
speeding the queen. At first the queens
counsel asked for delay Of eight or ten
weeks. Since that an application ola very
different kind had been made on her behalf
He was perfectly ready to admit that that
demand should be answered, as far as was
consistent with substantial justice, and that
no longer delay than was absolutely neces-
sary should be granted. But at the last sit
ting he had thrown out question, how far
they would proceed without the presence of
some Of the Judges If they began this ju-
dicial roceeding on a legislative provision
without the presence Of some of the Judges.
il would not satisfy the House or the public.
He did not, however, see, that the whole OF
the Judges should be present. for that could
not be, without neglect of other public bu-
siness till November. He had therefore as
certaned what was the shortest period at
which they could have the attendance OF
four of the Judges, and he found that ii could
not be before the 18th of August. He there
fore moved, that the second reading OF the
Bill should be deferred till that day. lie
was aware of the personal Inconvenience OF
his proceeding to their Lordships, but con-
sidering the Importance of this case, he hop
ed they would give it that full attendance
which would make their decision respected
by the country, especially as they must be
aware, that it was question on which they
ought not and could not vote by proxy. He
hoped too, that if there was any intention 10
propose any farther delay on the part of all
illustrious person, if would be done in day
or two, in order to obyiate any inconveni-
enCe to4heir Lordships The motion was
agreed 20 and Counsel ordered to be heard
on tine second reading in support of the bill;
and a copy of this order be communicated TO
the attorney general by the usher of the
Black Rod.
Ear! Grey did not oppose the motion made
by the Noble Earl, but observed that if there
was to be any delay he thought it would be
much better hat it should take place before
the proceed Lgs commenced than during
their progress. He was ignorant as TO what
course the illustrious person. against whom
these proceedings were directed might wish
to adopt and, in the present state of the
information before their Lordships, it was
difficult to suggest any thing on the subject.
He thought, however, that some arrange
ment might be made with her Majesty, so as
to have the delay previously to the enquiry.
instead of making it iuterpose, as IT other
wise might do, to allow time for the prepa-
ration of the defence. How this was to be
brought about he did not know, but ne
thought it might be accomplished by .om-
municating TO her Majesty a copy OF the
charges, and list of the witnesses against
her. which he considered nothing more than
what strict justice required. Were this done
it was probable that their Lordsbips might
then adjourn the farther proceedings to
period of the year much more convenient
for their attendance. Whatever delay might
he necessary for the preparation of the de-
fence, might be procured by some arrange
ment like he had taken before The second
reading. and thus contribute to the conve-
nience of all parties. To this suggestion he
must add, that he did not think the Noble
Earl had shewn any necessity for the post
ponement If their Lordships were TO en-
deavor to answer the call to proceed forth
with. why delay till the 18th of August p