Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-03-21
Monday, February II.

ifoiiand, moved for the production of papers cor
nec'eu WIN the measures taken by this country
IN conjunction with the allies, in the affairs =
Grecce. In defence OF the course pursued ~ ~
allied squadrons, he quoted numerous precedent
In which this country had interferred with III
SUBJECTS Oh allied powers In conclusion he mov
ed that I" an humble address be presented 20 H.,
Majesty, praying that his Majesty be prac;onsIr
pleased to direct that copies OF all Instructions ~
greed to by the Ambassadors of the three Alli.d
fowers' and transmitted to the Admirals of tho
unto the goth October, 1927 be laid upon the ah,.
OF the House." Also, Z" That there be laid unoo
The table of the House, copies of all dispatches rn
ceived from Sir Edward Codrington, or from nm,
other source, relative to the recent affair Al NJ
rino.' '"-
The Earl of Dudley objected to the production If
papers, as it would betray the confidence placed in
the prudence Of this country by our allies, ami
would defeat oil the objects his Majesty's Minis
ters had J.. @iew, y exposing prematurely to hos
uie powe IS, what ,hould at present be kept from
view. Srch produt ton was not necessary TO vim
dictate the conduct of the officers commanding =,
Navarino; no blame was attached to them; s. thosp
who hadr ever been attacked needed no defence
lie then alluded TO the late treaty. and ayo,yed Il
TO be the object of Government to observe the LATE
treaty not only to the letter, but also to the spir
'iscount Goderich then explained, at great
length what led othe dissolution Of the late min
istry. From the statement of the Noble I or, Il
appears that the principal ifnot the only cause of
that dissolution arose out of the disagreement be-
tween Mr.. Huskisson s. Mr. Herries,as to the an
pointment OF the chairman Of the proposed Finance
Committee. After describing the rise s. propres. of
tne dii1eFence between those gentlemen;& the failure
oil his attempts to remove it, the Noble Visco,nt
went on to say that under the circumstances, he
thought it his duty to lay before his Majestic
statement ofthe dilemma in which he was placed
Ills Majesty conceiving himself entitled to act az
he thought proper for the good of his country com
municated his directions for the forming of new
administration to the Noble Duke now at the head
III. in Incl
concurrence in the reasons which had been as
signed for the production Of the papers moved
Tor
The Duke Of Wellington avowed it to be his in
tention to carry the treaty OF july 1927 into the
fullest effect. Much had been said there and
elsewhere, on the propriety Of state interfering
IN the internal affairs Of another; but he trusted
that, in this instance, it would be admtted-a case
oil the very highest necessity had arisen The trea.
ty had been equally tho work of the three con-
tracing powers Every member of the Cabinet
had entered it free air. He objected TO the
production of papers, on the grounds that they re-
lated to transaction not yet concluded; and that
such production might be prejudical TO the allies.
The Marquis of Lansdown, in speech of con-
siderable length, expressed his concurrence in the
reasons adduced by Lord Dudley for the non produc-
on Oh papers, and his reasons for not entering into
systematic opposition to the present government:
lie would carefully watch its proceedings 10 learn
whether it was worthy OF confidence or not. The
Noble Lord concluded thus;-" shall watch every
u.inS a' taxes p'aceas member OF the legislature
OF my country; and can assure the Noble Duke
that wish him the most fortunate success in his
administration; but before SIT down, beg leave
to assure him, which do with firm conviction OF
Its truth, that whatever he may be able to achieve
tnere Is one thing which, with all his military sc
cess, he never can achieve, and against which I
warn him-let him remember that he may concil-
iate, but, thathe can never re-conquer Ireland
clear, hear, hear.)
The Earl of Carnarvon said that he would not
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and the House adjourned.
FRANCE.-The French Chambers opened their
session or the 9th of February and were very full
y attended, but few of the members being absent.
On this occasion the King addressed them as fol-
lows:
KINGS SPEECH.
GENTLEsIEN-Iti is always with high salts
faction that see you assembled about nv Throne.
and that come to lay before you the situation OF
France.
My relations with ;he Powers of Europe contin-
NC 10 be anicable and satisfactory. The affairs
OF the East alone offer some difficulties. hut thn
Treaty which have signed with the King of En-
gland and the Emperor of Russia has laid the foun-
cation oil the pacification of Greece and have
sun reason to hope that the efforts of my Allies
and myself will overcome without the en-
Porte.
The unforeseen combat of NavariD, has been
al once an occasion to give glory to our arms,
ana affords the most striking pledge of the union
The Peninsula has long been the cause of sac
rihces to us; these are drawing to conciusion:--
spain being secure upon its frontiers, perseverngiy
eXers herself in order to stifle in her bosom tho
dePlorable germs of civil dscord; every thing in
dcates that shall very soon be able in concert
with the King my nephew to restore my soldiers
10 their country, and TO relieve my people from a
severe burden
a vigorous blockade, which will not terminate
tIll the day on which l shall have received the
satisfaction which is due to me- restraints and pun
isnes Anglers, and protects French commerce.
On distant shores, and under the uncertain sway
Oh infant governments, our flag has experienced
some acts OF aggression; but have ordered Just
indemnity to be required, and have prescribed mea-
sures which will henceforth protect the property
Of my subjects from all injury.
II am thus able, gentlemen, to look with salts
faction upon our external affairs, the internal af-
airs Oh my kingdom do not afford me fewer grounds
VI satisfaction
You VIII perceive, by the documents which viii
pc laid before you that il the produce of the seve-
al taxes has undergone some diminution, the
sources OF public wealth have not experienced any
great alteration: Extraordinary circumstances
ave led to an excessive expenditure for which IL
vii be necessary to provide. I have ordered my
ministers to lay the particulars Of them before you,
ina nave enJoined them TO have constantly in view
! strict and judicious economy.
have called my to take part in the military
The army will see in this new arrange
nent, the most decided proof of my good will to-
yards il.
The progressive Development OF Commerce s.
manufactures, which the glory of pacific
states, calls FOR more numerous channels for the
isposal OF their produce. have resolved that
Minister appointed for their interest shall be spe-
tally charged to propose to me every thing that
nay be calculated to second their continually in
reasing activity.
However intimate the connection NAV be which