Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-05-30

poslte (Nlr. Wllberiorce) achieved his great tri-
unph, acted humble part in support of the
cause OF justice and humanity, il was almost
unnecessary for him to state, that nothing
could Induce him TO oppose the fair conside-
ration OF question tn which the petition re-
ferred, and upon which notice OF motion
had been given. The petition was ordered
I" be pnHted. After some further CONVERSE
ton in which Lord a. Hamilton, in alluson
to the continental relation and conduct of the
British government, tool: an eloquent part, the
ljonse on motion of Mr. Canning, adjourned
till the 10th of April.
FRANCE AID SPAIN.
Monday, .4prI iI.-Mr Canning presented
papers at the bar Of the House. Jhey were
laid on the table. Mr.. Canning then rose to
move that the title of the papers be read.
In doing so, nc should redeem the pledge
given some weeks ago to enter into details of
the coarse pursued by .,linisters: and n,he al
fairs OF the world, affairs ofunexampled mag
| nitude, be fe, the importance of the duty he
had 10 perform. Ministers had pursued one
plain deiinitive course, that of endeavoring to
preserve the peace of Europe and of this
country in particular. He would advert to
the state OF Europe in September, when these
transactions commenced, and about which
time he tool: the seals of Office He found in
his Office record. which was now amongst
the records ofthis country and that record
a!d down the principle of interference
with the independence of Europe. But when
mat record was drawn up, the case of Spain
was not contemplated however, when the
luke OF Wellington went 10 Paris, on his way
to Verona as he found the case of Spain
likely TO occupy the discussion, the Duke
wrote nome FOR instructions. We wrote for
answer, that to any menace or force against
SPAN, come from what quarter ii might the
Ministers of England would not be "A party
I" ANY such proceedings /; and the Duke was
instructed To state as much whenever the
proper time arriv ed Hear, hcar) 1t was
not expected that the case of Spain would be
discussed, least of all that it would be agitated
10y France The speech of the King If France,
ON closing the session of 1929, particularly
ied To that opinion. Therefore il would be
seen that the distinctions originally did not
contemplate such "A question. certainly not
una nall Europe would be required by France
10 JON her againc, Spain. The British Minis
ter was asked whether, in particular cases.
this country would COuntenance certain sru
port aud he declined To give any hvpothrtic
answer To any hyp0thotic ease The British
pi'nlpotrnlary, on the contrary, demanded
to know the ca,ise of offence The quesfinn
was discussed al Verona for weeks, and our
Minister maintained the same nosilion To the
last hour ofhs continuing at Verena. Onthe
Dukes return TO Paris, there appeared dis
position TO preserve peace, if possible but
down tn such moment there had been no
c"nmunIcailun by this country with Spain |
on this point. The reason he would explain |
There was great cutlery, il would he remem
hersj, ahout the attacks on our merchant yes
seis 10y The flag the unacknOw ledgedlv lode.
pendent Colonies of South America. Deci-
ded steps were adopted by the British Gov
eminent, and then Il communication was
made to Spain, and then the Spanish Court
sci up Obsolete rights about constructive block
AIDES Eventually, however, Sir w. A'Court
succeeded, aud half million was set apart
by Spain TO provide redress. Every intcn-
uon was e'lnced to afford redress, and our
Government was thus simultaneously pursuing
two ohlacts-the redress 10 our trade in the
Colonies, and the defence Of the European
Spanish dnmlnions against French threats
Afterwards, at Verona, Spain called on the
Duke to Interfere in lis protection but that
was declined Mt such or sis. However, the
two' France and Spain, were in painful
situation France seemed to act as if vor
could not be aveTted. English Interference in
negotiation proceeded, for then the dangers
OF war were seen; to Spain, then to France,
and eventually to Europe. Hrar.) The
question had reduced itself 10 one of peace or
war between France and Spain and when
that was the unqualified question which was
then at issue, il was attended TO with all
anxiety by the English Ministers. Aud, at
last, the Duke Of Wellington did, as he was
emitted TO d0-he addressed the Court of
Madrid, frankly, on the present state of affairs.
That letter would he found amongst the pa
pers 1t was the language Of friendship ad-
dressed to the Spaniards Lord +. Somerset
oore mat letter. He still thought the Govern
mCnt had done right i'm acceDtirr eucL ,,,.J;
alton. The document had not all the fnesse
of diplomacy, but it spoke the honest feelings
OF friend. In January Lord f. Somerset
lett for Madrid. Matters so stood till the ex
tra6rdnary speech of the French Minister
Jnstliyiog the attack of Spain. (Hear) It'll
SAID That no lmpro, ement could be cOunte-
nanced that did not emanate from the Throne
III was answered by England that if such
were the doctrine of the speech, there was an
end ofall negotiations as it was a doctrine
that could not be cOuntenanced by any British
Minister (EIear, hear.) 1t was added that
It struck at the British Constitution Itself
Loud cheers. Explanation, however, was
called for, hut the assumed meaning was not
otnIed nay, such was the drlusinn, that il
was Thought that such a speech was the speci
nc Tor Spanish accommodation at Madrid
tttear and laughter. Other communications
took place thro' Lord f. Somerset, but it at
last appeared, that there was no other course
than to state on the part of England explicitly
to both parties the course that wOuld be pur
sued. During all the proceedings it was to
SPAN that the course Of England would be-
neutral. (tlear) 1t was left To Spain TO draw
lnirreDces, the fact was stated explicitly. To
france such declaration was unnecessary
me concluding despatch from himself, Mr.
- TO our minister at Paris, being = recapitu-