Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-09-01
From the Snutl,ern patr;n,

Parties in Enginad.-It is evident TO those who will
oe al lie trouble of interpreting the signs of the times
"at serious struggle OF parties, under old demo-
ninatons, IS about to take place in England The an
cent and hereditary hatred of the Tories towards all
'nnoVaors, whether In Church in State, has been
wetted by recent disappointment BY an exclusion from
pubic Stations winch filled BY description of
qualified reiormiss. Mr.. Canning hsta ndino he
was ored IN the school OF Mr.. Pitt, is liberal Tory
"ut lie man oi yesterdaH-he has nothing but no
oy OF mind as his patent for oce-the titles Gained
by genus perseverance, his warrant for the station
OF Premier which he ably fills lie is the more tho
roughly hated therefore, by The old Tory -arty than
by the most radical of the Wings Mr.. Husksson also
Mr. Peel, Mr. Robinson, bear they patents Of nobility
ABOUT them, and owe nothing TO their ancestors-even
i-o'us E'uoh anu Liverpool are but comparatively re-
cent creations as regards title These eminent person
ages are divided IN opinion few points only of do
nestle policy, but they strictly united in The bood
OF personal frcndshp-in that of yeneratinn for the
memory and principles of their common master Pill
IN the consciousness of their want of hereditary rarI,
anu THAT they are hated by tie oil aristocracy of The
country Mr.. Canning and Mr.. IIuskisson are for al
rowing certain concessions TO the Catholics Mr.. Peel
ana Lords idon and Liverpool are adverse TO such
cessionS-on almost every other question Of domestic
poltics--on the great one of Reform in Parliament
and that OF commercial Freedom they are in perfect
unison.
This party is highly POPULAR they have weight of "a,
eh services and character; they share largely in te
confidence of the moderate portion of the Ertsb NH
lIc The high Church and Tory party have no men
among Them OF commanding influence few of powerful
ana fewer sui OF practical ability
administration Of public affairs. The Duke of York Is
Their nominal head; may suppose from his early
political connexions and his iiberalized mind that
le regning sovereign the patron of the other party
ne od arIstocracy are however strong in their close
union, produced by identity OF interest in their o,ro
wealth. connected with the SOIL and in the respect and
vencration for hereditary rank which must prevail In
great extent IN country whose institutions cherish
associations favorable to the ancient families This
party sturdly resists all reform in kind or in e-o
reform III Churc'-rcform in Iaw-reforn in trade
reform III pafhament they are bigots, thorough in
Vetcrate bGOtS, religious and secular They ,vouIJ
no more concede one jot to the Catholics than thov
would consent TO disfrancse rotten or corrupt Ro
rough or take hair from The weight of those restrc
ions mat give monopoly of the market the grow
eis Of home produce.
But 1t IS easy TO which party will ride trjurnnI,a
through the storm Of opposition of which the elements
are IN preparation The battle must be sooner mr. IaIo~
fought, for let the period be shown when biootrr a
sch interest have ever yelled any thing to the shirt
OF improvement or TO the claims of Justice and hn
mainly. ''' -"
ii IS obvious That il is the wish as must he The no.
cF OF W.T. canning and his associates TO diminish Tho
influence of the wealthy families ju lie e;oct;o 60 ~
House OF CorHnons-p reduce by gradual means t,e
V'eFwHeInIpg power Of the borough mongers and 20
'oo or 'heir majority among those who have an indie.
Peucut interest ~ the land, preference TO that class
OF land owners who make the avors Of the crown fire
Price OF their own their dependents votes in f,o
'IouSe OF Commons To accomplish this result with
OUT ycHog 10 tue rash spirit Of Parliamentary reform
80 P'NN'-i't C~ll ppsillO0 Ol lie House OF Com
mons IN the manner described without disturbing Tho
existing balance Of the constuiion-to abridre Tho
influence OF the wealthy families 10 the popular branch
% 'ie egslturc, would BE- among the proudest ,fi.
Wnph' OF Mr. Cannings genius aud If ever Minister
Of England had the sagaciy 10 perceive Tic advantage
Oh Snch Change and Inc skill and popularity 10 carry
" through that 'dnister is Mr.. Canning.
ms IS The nature If The reform which we suspect
l"is g"ied man wishes 10 effect and not such new ar
dge"cnt OF The materials Of the House Of Commons
- w a'er The relative roIucnce in that assembly OF
me dihcFent interests OF the country. e plainly
-esc, maj nc has earned and holds his office bv The
proud title of popular minister and by which sIo no
"a" S'''ln himself in power Bv submitting measure
Wy ''eie'ore e hc spi, and demands Of Ire age