Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-04-28
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were presented. The Sheris Of London brought IN
| the one fromthe Common Council in favor of the
Claims The Lord Mayor, Mr. Alderman Wood
and Mr. Alderman Whitman, spoke in appreciation OF
the concession; Mr. Ward avowed his opposition to it.
Bill.
Sir IT, lngs in presenting several petitions against
further concessions observed, that he was convinced
the majority not only of numbers but also of ability
and intelligence in this country decidedly in ia, or
OF resistance to further CONCESSIONS {Crics of "No
no; and roars of laughter.) He did not contend
That some most splendid talent not cnuaped a.
galns the cause which he supported but he did con-
tend that large portion fthe intelligence of Enr-
nnd was opposed to the measure of Emancipation
Loud drawing cries Of" No. no. mingled with laugh
ter and cries of Hear He contended that Parlia
mcnt should be dissolved and the people appealed to
on this great subject clear, hearty
hlr Rice observed that ifthc Hon. Baronet thought
so, he ought to follow up his sentiments BY some mo-
ton for reform of the House, ON the ground of its
not being properly constituted But no; the Hon.
Baronet was one OF those who contened that none of
our institutions called for reform-thev were all ex
ccient. The people of England were at present a.
verse from Catholic emancipation, because their
feelings had been artully excited by persons anxious
TO lntaine religious luminosity. As proof of this Mr.
RIce read the following passages from pacard
stuck up at Bath:-''Since Catholic fermentation
first began, not less than fifty millions of unoffcndilr
and innocent persons nave become the victims of Pa
pal vcngcnce. All the fortunes that the fiends of
he'll could invent have been practiced- burning
brolimg thumbscrew, rack, pulley" &c. (Roars of
laughter. "lntants qiartered. and their limbs srew-
ed IN the highway, their brains dashed out; Young
grs impaled alive and Naked women and girls have
had their breasts cut off, their bowels blown ont
with gunpowder; the arms, legs. noses, and cars of
men have been cut off, and their heads cleft asundcr
bodies have been fastened to trees and their nsdcs
torn oct the skns of mon have been strinned
oil while alive, and nailed to window frames Sc.
VIII you then tamely yield To such priesthood as
this? II you have any bowels of compassion for vour
tender ofsprng,if you have one spark ofyenera
ton Tor Your religion or country,-rouse from Your
s;umbcrs, for the foe is at hand! The man who votes
for Catholic Emancipation strengthens the strong
holds OF Popery, is enemy 10 God and his country
and little better than traitor 10 his Kng!" Yhie is
document printed Mt Bath, and posted against the
walls of that city This was not all; for he had seen
III book, written by Protestant gentleman unon
Italy, which was dedicated to the Hon. Member for
Oxford, statement, setting forth that person of
his religion could not visit hat land without havnr
as the following, describing as he said, the blessed
Virgin being co-equal with God -"Beau OF deinor,p
Virgins" = I.ond laughtcr.)
SIR Il. KStToHBULr said, the placard must have
been posted up by some friend to the Catholic Claims
VINO wished 10 injure the Protestant cause fhear
hearty By. the general sentiment of the conntyv ,os
opposed to that of the house.
Mr.. DENSfsoS noticed a handb distributed IN Sur
rcy. which was headed:-'Queen Mary's DAYS, -
and the sheet Of paper is edged with nine nrinte 70
presenting the fortunes, the vile and horrid crucI-
ties, the burning, and the thumb screwinr of tho
Professionals. (icaf, hearty But mark fsad Mr.. D. \
through what an extraordinary channel this piIb!ica
ton comes INTO Surry--it comes from the religions
Tract SoCiGy OF Paternoser row.'-(loi1i cries of
Hearty leave il to the House to Judge what rDnst
be the cause which can resort to such advocacv--
what the parent society from which 1t sprinrs--one
protesting to be formed for the dissemination of the
pare and peaceful doctrines OF Christianity, and not
fer scattering firebrands through the country. Is
this what the Hon. Member for Oxford woulJ cali
an appeal to the intelligence of the people, But the
real sense of the country viii bear down these absurd
and mjscbeyous Vaccinations" [fIear.1
Mr.. G. PALMER no advocate for sucb ev
ctement, but il was only now beginning for the neo
pie had been shamofy abandoned by those in yrI,on,
they had confded.
Dr. LUsHfNGToN said, he had the authority of,be
most influential members of the Society of Friends
for stating that although hitherto the great majority
ofthat body was opposed to Catholic Emancipation,
yet now they were become favourable. rHear heart
This [said DR.. II call one of the greatest trumuhs
ofTeasou over prejudice and ofargument over narrow
scruples. Hear, hearl]
The Messrs BANKEs, and others expressed their
desire for delay ofthe ReliefBi but this was oppo
sed by Mr.. PEEL as unnecessary and improper, as
the subject had been long and so often canvasscd
and as the Catholic Association Suupression RilI
bad been already passed. - -
Mr. THANT said, members were not sent tbero
merely to register the DEGREES the Duke Of yelling
ton, but TO exercise free iudgmentupon matters of
state concernmcEt tie iclt II to be his duty to de-
mand that the people should nave time allowed them
TO express their sentiments, and present petitions TO
Parliament upon any question. much more upon 2
measure OF such overwhelming importance as This
Lord HowfcK observed. that if the House was q
deliberatvc Assembly, it WAS competent to proceed
rat once; and the Hon. Gentleman wanted dcIaV
merely for the purpose Of exciting the people
Lord l.. GowER said, that if the advocates for
delay were friends to universal snfraee, he eonId
allow the principle oftheiT opposition. GHear bearrl
Tho subject had been discussed for thirty mn
now delay was called for not to debate The question
calmly but to rTtatG the public feeling and procure
hcarD Tho object was as clear as day.
Aier some further discussion the House went mi .
Committee on the MuIny Bill, and shortly after
wards adjourned.
Tucsdqy, ,NaJeh 10.
TgE CATHOLIC qugsTiov-REL1Er R1tr.Sc
Many petitions, for and against the Catholic
= aims y9-a .b,,i orl 1.,. % r;,,.