Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-06-26

from throwing out insinuations, which he must
have forsseh would be repealed with aud
indignation. As lar as they are intended 10 APP
ply to ms. they have not the slightest foundation
in jus,ice--cheess. - What object of
private interest can have in view who. give
me leave 10 ask, can upu'e any sinister design
TO me! The Right Hon. Gentleman, notwi,b-
standing all his protested chceIfulness in retiring
from Office, would, however, appear, from what
he has said Ola the former aud present occasions,
and considering hat lis Hon. Friend the late
Under Secretary opposite (Mr. &. Dawson) had
said, TO have withdrawn as reluctantly from Office
as II he were leaving the
Is Warm pr-e,"et. OF the cheerful day"
III tue Course pursued ny the Right Hon. Gentle
man was not absolutely irregular, il was undoub-
ediy not lair; and particularly unfair, when he
set out by promise 60 adhe' 10 the question be-
tore the Chair, and not to enter upon the discus
sion oil the topics which subsequently he had
exclusively expa,ia,ed. (lI,sr, hear !! This con-
duet certainly seems to be something like casting
=" lOrs'nx. iingerirs look hehinn.'
lcheers.) The Right Hon. Gentleman best knows
his own motives; and he haI stated positively,
that he and his co leagues retired together, with
out acy coscert. The fart, doubt, therefore,
was so; but II there actual concert, there
unqneston,bly was kind of sympathetic con
cert --isrgh'er, aud cries of " No, no.''-lhe
Right Hon. G"n,Ieu,sn has founded several of his
insinua'ions On what he calls " extraordinary coin
cldencea." Nov, help 'rking, not
withs,anJlnr the declarations of the Right Hon
Gentleman, that there concurrence OF resg
nations in an extraordinary manner cheers. The
principal ground which support the present
Administrator H. because does practically, and
to effect. uphold the King ia the Just exercise OF
his pferrga've. TbsrIs NY Justification that
point. Bat will tell the Right Hon. Gentleman
further, tia; putting aside all the great que-lon-
which he is 30 sinsularly sisious 80 hing under
discussion. incinding among the rest that of Par
iianentary Deform-a laugh / see sunicien,
reason to support this q Administration Cheers
In so doing. neither abandon sacrifice one
iota OF my principles a friend of Parliamentary
Reform, or any ether question which mly
deem il fitting aud prudent to deliver ny sert-
men's-cheeTs. a. OF common sense, I
mus; wish to achieve some practical good in my
time. il can seize and any for m coun
try, vii! grasp II. ] have dedicated my life 70
this pursuit, and shall lie happy if live to be
successful cheers. Like my Hon and Learned
friend, have, j can have, nothing 10 hone 10
fear, or 10 expect from this government. | can
re no view of personal al aGtsge. There lie
hardly any sacrifice would not make 10 re
move the ohs,r;ctions that impede the progress
oi mr. principles. 1t l. no small good 10 have re-
moved FROM the Kings Councils that narrow
minded, bi6oaed party, the late Admnisirati n
who, perhaps, tn'o hun,lred years back III igh
have been highly esteemed, but who were Lowise
adapted 20 The century in which we live CHEERS }
Their resignation leaves nothing 10 regret
cheers. For long time they have weighed
heavily on rue Oest interests o. me people, while
they cloesed the superior intellect of their Col.
leagues, aud prevented their advance in conform
iiy with the state OF public opinion. Thank God
the Administration il pufgel Of that dros-
"a laush) He present situation may raise i'm
Portant reflections ia the miad Of The King kim
self When he sees how he is supported by the
people against the "a tion that sought to enthral
him, cheers he will perceive how much safer
and more secure, w III more honorable ard
glorious. i; l. for a King of England to have his
power founded on the heats OF hs people, rather
than have it's basis compo-e Of faclions-lcud
CHEERS During the whole OF the time have
had the honor OF seal in this House, there nev er
has existed more factiaus Opposition than that
which we now see srrayed against the Go ern.
men,--!old cheers. = S1r. Peel, believe, W as
here observed to Iauga rhe Rish; Hon. Cen
tleman laughs, and thinks, dare say, that ] am
stating most monstrous proposition, and think
perhaps, that lie could slate some tLiags which
would prove those ho formerly occupied that
station be entitled TO arpellaioa of giits
much dscreliI. would challenge him, how
ger, slow single act o! that Opposition which
NOT, - lar as related TO tie late Government,
in this House. perfectly disineres'ed defy him
TO show bat any party in this House ever acted
upon principles more pMeiy disinerested TO
wards any q vernme:.;, than those who lately
occupied that situation. The Opposition support
ed the Government la its attempt to intro
duce those liberal principles OF policy for which
il has received 80 much credit in the country. II !
upheld il with hat House and with the couatry, |
when it was ia danger of being dragged back
IN its course by ina. weight from which IL is now
happily freed. ard pres eating it from standing i'll
with The county ffom it, connexi' with those
who were hostile 10 the progress o! al nation
Improvement, and whose separation ffom that go
vsTnmeni, ! Elay say without fear of contradic- !
ton, has, in the eyes Of the people of this
try aEd of Ireland, ffsed it FROM weight which
retarded it, advance which opp eg-ed lis ener-
gies, and hu.iratel its best endeaVois for the al
vantage Of mankind cheers With respect TO
Ireland, Thavs bseu told tls very day, f'om
thority unon IS hicb | can depend that il begins
already feel he influence Of the beneficial change
in the Government, and to enj the blessings
of tranquility. bear that the Catholic As
ISOLATION, SO lorg considered formidable the
Government and destructive Of ne peace OF he
Empire, no sooner fair hopes held TO then
of a fair consideration Of their claims by the a.
tsniion of the Legislature. and reasonable pros
pect Of ;I-ce being done to their Tcpr
than they seized the opportunity TO give proof
of their couEle1ce and their ssti-lacton in tie
GoyeTnment. They felt that the reign OF narrow
minded bsOtry- # that iato'eTan opposition which
would, from the nlost ndefensibe feeling shut ou
the dawn OF hope, a, en-! They felt hat
the light OF hope breaking 10 upon the darkness
of cir political degrsd alton, and that hey must
participate in common with their fellow subject 10
measures Of general improvement. Hear, hear
1'he y shi honorable Gentlsnan Mr. PEEL has
I AIKEN his stand upon q spot from which he csnnoi
Tecede But tie mind OF En saad is chained
20 any party ejalcei il is not, as the Il gh Hon.
& emit. man and HE coad1tors hive declared they
must be, stationary. ii is open 10 argument, g Is
free to conviction, and Knows how tn appreciate
the e9ecfs ot those enlightened principles Of poi
cy which now here 10 support aud "a de end |
And however satisfactory The reasons Of the ri