Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-05-28

times without the consent of Parliament. He
insisted, that the principle of giving the Govern
ment control over aliens more rigorous than
over native subjects, was not only just and me-
ccssary, but recognized by all states, ancient
aud modern, from the highest dcspotism down to
the lowest democracy. But what he commended
for was, that seine where there must be power
to deal withdaliens in a manner more summary
than our own subjects. He would defy the pro-
,uction ofrany instance, either in ancient or
modern history, or any country that did not pos
scss such power; but more particularly the fire.
est governments had exercised it most unspar-
ingly. In Sparta The alien was little better than
a llelot; in Athens he WAS bound to pay tax,
or be committed TO prison; in Rome he was
bound to have patron, or was driven out OF the
CITY. In former times we admitted foreigners
IA new country always admitted foreigners,
but an old was always jealous of admitting
them. This is now the different policy of g reat
Britain and the United States of Amclica--their
whole object is facility ofadmisson-ours is lea
lousy of admission. In what part of the world
does an Euglishinan travel, and not find himself
under the restraints of the police, as well in the
frcest States as in the most dcspotic ?--The
truth was, every country had right and duty
to take care that in exercising the rights of
hospitality, they should not give a handle to in
trigue. He did not think there was any dam
of times he thought EnglishInen would reject
such infection. But there was struggle go-
ingon in the world. This country was the asy-
lum of the unfortunate, and those who sought it
had right to lay down, not their hopes-but
their feuis, when they sought its protection,
CLEAR, hcar.) AT this moment all the countries
of Europe were collecting the sinews of war in
England; and let Ferdinand shew signs of
strength tomorrow, and let the Alien and For
I,,l.. H.
should see ornaments issuing from our ports to
crush the remaining spirit of liberty. [Hear,
hear. He disclalmed all intention of acting in
support of the despots of the contincnt-he
would sooner renounce any connection with
them for ever. CHear, hear. The bill allow
ed the Alien an appeal to the Privy Council, and
that ensured nooriety, the best security for JUS
tice. (fIcar, hea:.] Hewould state fact =
About a fortnight since he received intelligence
of plot got up by an alien in this country a.
gainst his government. His Right Hon. friend
(Mr. PeeD and himself sent for the person.
He admitted the plot, but denied his participa-
ton. He was desired to leave the country, and
informed that his government must be made ac-
quainted with the design, but no names should
be mentioned. (Hear, hcar.) His right hand
friend Mr.. Peel) &himself were Fastening about
the renewal of this bill, when this fact occurred,
which determined their conduct. (Hear, hearl
1t was their policy to prevent crime from being
Matched in this country; to keep it free from the
guilt of contributing TO bring danger on other
countries. Those who opposed the bill talked
OIL the foreigners who came to this country as il
they were perfect belngs-heroes and patriots
OF the first water-but have we forgotten the
description our metropolis when there was nc
Alien Bill
London-the needy villains general home,
The common sewer of Paris and of Rome
If those who opposed the bill represented all our
Aliens as perfect beings, he had right to sup.
pose that some were of the contrary character
and he felt he should desert his duty if he die
not support the bill. necessary for the securi
ty and honour of the country.
MIR. Iicrney ridculed, in a very pleasant
VEN, the gross exaggeraton the Right Hon
Secretary had made of the dangers ofhostile ar
fnanents beng fitted out in the country if there
we're no Alien Act Ifforeigners hockcd here
in thousands, there might be some pretcnce; bu
was 1T possible to apprehend danger from few
unfortunate, pennylcss refugees meeting to
garnet, to conspire against government ? The
Vaccinations which Ministers were willing to pa
down were those the oppressed against the op
pressors, not those of the oppressors against the
oppressed. (heers.) The Minister had giver
an account of his conduct in a recent case o
alien conspiracy ; did that shew any necessit,
n'i iAHeH ACt OF COulQ not the same course
have been pursued without any such act p
On the division the vote was--for the SECOND
reading1 12,-against it, %.
The Globe and Traveller, of the 9th state
hat several letters had been received by tll.
French Mail that morning, which allude to :
revived rumour that's Congress of the Allied
Sovereigns would speedily be held at Paris. Il
is also stated that it is the wish of the French
Government that the affairs of Spain should be
arranged by the foreign ministers resident al
Madrid. The leading point to determine is the
period for the occupation of Spain by French
troops. 1t is not generally known, that by the
treaty signed between France and Spain, OF
the 9th Feb last, it was stipulated that the
French troops should evacuatc the Spanish
territory on the 1st July next, unless the allice
powers should decide the contrary. II is under
stood, however, that Ferdinand himself yoult
solicit their stay.
The holders of the Colombian Bonds have
been releted from any further anxiety i'm con
sequence OF a public notice of Mr. Hurtado, re
cogniziDg the bonds issued by MIR. Tea. ant
slgniiying his readiness to give other bonds sign
ed By him in exchange.
Mr.. James, the Naval Historian, whose pub
LEGATION caused the death of Captain Collier
has received castigation at the hands of ST,
John Furthermore 1t appears that Mr.. James
had ocen very liberal IN ilis remarks respecting
Sir Johns conduct in the action between the
Eurotas and Clorinde. On the return of Tho
latter from S. America, he was made acquainted
with the statements in the Naval History. when
he Immediately called on Mr.. James for az
explanation. In the course of the interview, Mr.
j. took the liberty of calling Sir John liar, or
which he caned him and left the house. The
consequence was that warrant was issued.-
Another version is given in the Morning Chroni
Gle, which represents that the Knight and ano