Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-04-17


year the numbers then we're In favour of the Reso-
luton, 272 against it, 1866 majority, 6. Thus, il
appears, on reference to- the history of this question
Tor the last 20 years. that four Paramens out of FIVE
nave decided IN favor of concession For this long
period a difference has sabsisted between the two
oranches OF the Legislature, prcudicial only 10
the Administration and obstructive Gifts proceedings,
but calculated greatly TO !omeut anirostes and to
encourage faction IN Ireland. (Hear, hear.) That
1t was never intended by this difference to give
strength to the factioa, sure; but of this am
less sure, that the effect Of this difference to
courage it; and whilst by il the power of the Catho
hes was che power and interests of the
frotestants were depressed. Loud cries of hear,
hear, from Mr.. Hun,e.) The consideration, there
FORE OF this difference between the two branches of
the Legslature-the injurious effect of it, and the
improbable prospect of it's being removed ifthis ques
to be lett open for discussion, it has hitherto
0een--ieeves no alternative remedy bnrthat Gov
eminent and both Houses of Parliament should take
up the subject with q view to its final adjustment
| (Cheers.) The Address which has been moved by
my Noble Friend (Lesd Clive) pledges no Honorable
Member to specific measures but merely invites him
to an attentive consideration ofts most anxious and
important subject. Hear, hear) TheIirst measure
which will be introduced, howevsf, in accordance with
the recommendation from the throne, is which will
arm the Executive Government with sufficient pow
crs to snppress Association the evils of which are
so notorious tida may be spared the mention and
discussion OF them. Until the eseendancy of the law
shall have been established in Ireland and until the
proper assertion Of authority shall have been vindica-
\
| poncd (IIear. hear, hear.) Until as the Speech
properly terms it, ",hat essential object shall
have been accomplished" the subject referred
to in the LATER part of his Majesty's Speech
cannot be tairly taken into consideration
When that object shall have been accomplished,
them but not until then, shah be disposed aud will
ing TO eDter to tho consideration of the other sub
Iect am usEed whether Is the intention of Gov
eminent to bring forwurd any plan of their own, or
to leave tho subject open % the specuiations of nd
Vidnai Members l have no hesitation in declaring,
hat when the object to which have referred shall
nave been accomplished, Government will be prepa-
req TO bring fCrward substantive measure, in the
shape ofa legislative provision applicable the SUBJ
lJect on which + IS proposed TO legisatc; and this
measure, am further prepared to state, will be brot
forward on the responsibility and authority of the
CABINET tCheers.) have only further to add that
THIS measure viii be brought forward early as cir
cumstances will permit, and at that period of the ses-
sion winch may appear to his Majes.ys Ministers
most conducive 10 its satisfactory ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Heir, hear) The general character OF the rnca-
sure to be brought forwerd is sufficiently irlte:g
Die in the Speech from the throne bu, although an
invitation has BEEN held out to enter into the
details Of that measure it is discussion into which
most positively refuse to enter. (IIear, hear. The
discussion OF the details at this moment serve no
good end-- Hear-sufice il to shy. that the princ-
OF the measurs is the permanent settlement of this
question On satisfactory basis. cloud cheers-)
The object to beaccoRplshed Is the removal Of civil
disabilities, that nave hitherto subsised on grounds
| OF religious dainafons. loud aud repeated
| ed cheers.) The abolition of such disabilities
on such grounds, comprises the substance of
the contemplated measured Cheers -subiect to
exceptions and regulations which rest on spe-
cal grounds. Cloud cries of hear, hear.) In saving
shis reserve to myself and to the Government the
right OF submitting hereafter such other mea-
the State and Government may require but avain
desire 70 waive the DISCUSSION the details of this MEASURE
civil abes 90 die eronnd Of religious daras so Of
OPINION Wsseve. die Measure may be, should be the
nen acting IA and conjunction with both Houses
al sn1 raa send i e ssar One thing however,
not he regarded in the , of compact with apy party or
peson-tiear shall no, be the result of neso
uaton win any otenate-but shall he looked
upon solely IS measur of domestic and internal legislation
Loud cheers The nissure shall be submitted reference
10 tue o.nous OF individuals, aud brought forward re-
sponeibity Of those by submitted due regard being
only had 70 the and the interests which should
importance Much advantage WILL my opinion be derivabe
from the circumstance OF dveng the of the carac
yer OF compact Henafier, when this question shall have
been settled Parliament will be able apply its mind to the
affairs Of ireland in th same way as to other portion of
the empires henceforth ire Legislature viii be placed coud
ton TO consider with m npartiality affairs of Ireland or
those OF Seotland and chen the obstacle and objection
OF civil disability and disqualification shall DO removed the
interests of the protestas and Roman Catholics of Ireland
will be placed on the Sam footing loud cheers The Ro
man Cathoics Will he PLACED the footing SUBJ
jecs Renewed chetrs wish could anticipate the same
satisfactory results the sane prospects Of tranquility and
the measure OF concesson,o the Roman Cahoi,s However
come what may of the measure tseif hereafter the Roman
catholics attempt to teuh upon the authority of the Crown
attack any of the Institutions of country-the mea
sure OF relief which Is proposed be dealt Them if
carried viii serve TO ree and defeat every effort that NAV
be made against hess institutions Hear hearl Some Hon
Durable members seemed consider that they saw no differ
ence between the present. condition Of this question and The
former Postionat te same time, the Honorable Member
who made this assertion admitted that within the last six
months the Catholic Question had excited the intense in
teres and ne also pstpced what he regarded as epoabe
eyeDthe county Of Election; but worthy of remark
that at the same time tie Hon. Member cited this instance and
seemed to regad slightly, he admitted that opportunity
were offered toorrov, y~ent three counties prepared TO
initiate the example Of county Of Glare Hear hear Isnot
this then subject calling for and usng Legislative nterfe
ence Hea This of itself is of importance te degree
of excitement which preVason this question Tfear An Hon
Member had referred TO this measure result of
intimidation To taunts Of this kind am disposed to pay little
attentions because know .nole mos of action
than that OF intimidation which deserves branded as
cowaTdce, so am Unconscious Of acting under there
another species Of fear of which equally unwilling and m
disposed to be thought appreepsive being
to be afraid" ood ces OF hear hear Ihavc fear of
any intimidation which might be enaeed to the