Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-04-18

OF MS MaJestys Government Who entertained the
same sentiments with him upon the question. (Hear,
near Dut ist me not be understood saying this
from any invidous feeling towards nv rirht honorable
friend; all say H. TINT ii these considerations had
nad their due weight at u period to which now al
c, aear ana iamentcd friend OF mine, whose splen
oio eioquehcc ana great talents conspicuous
IN support OF TINS question, might in the dspensation
oil lust Providence, have lived to witness tho tr-
umph OF ms exertion and as a member of this House,
osehersea those duties which have now devolved on
my right honorable friend.-[ Hear, hesr.1 I am
sure ut the same time that my night honorable friend
VIII not ni,sinterprct the feelings which dictate this
WISH AFTER the statement he made last night, we
be ready TO believe that in adopting the course
nc mas taken, nc necessarily must have made great
personal SACRIFICES; and am persuaded that no man
VIII suppose mean any thing invidious towards my
right honorable friend shall however, now quit this
topic and endeavour to FORGET the past i'm the more
pleasing contemplationsof the future Both the Hon.
Member Tor Loutli, aud the Noble Lord who moved
the Address, have stated that they disposed to
support views opposite TO those which they previous
~ entertained on the question. from the confidence
tney Feel that those who Mt the head of His
Malcsty's Government have so strong q regard for
totcstant Interests that the question be safer
Their hands than III those of any other persons nd
mt the warmth ofhc Duke of Wellington in favor of
Protestant interests, but I claim for nv lamented
friend who Is now more, for Hon. Members on the
other side, as well as for myself the merit of as great
ueIo TO the Protestant cause possibly be
et by the Duke OF Wellington or by any individual
whatever. In warmly supporting the Catholic Cues
ton, ] have always thought, rs now think that
Catholic tenets or doctrines have nothing whatever to
no WIN IL: But sur must refer TO some cause not
as yet understood, the numerous and important con-
versions That have taken place since this day week,
IA inughl Probably we may, dow or other as
certain the reasons OF them and, all events there
cum DC ntde DOUBT That The Impartial pen of history
VIII do them Justice 1t only remains for Inc to
hail with JOY oil Jealous ond sincere converts who
are prepared TO do that which must confer the great
"sf and most substantial benefits on the country
1VNnr boa
w"it has SD long hung over Ireland has, Mt length
ocen dIspele Weare no longer soured BY the thun-
der, like children play alarmed at the lirhtninu
ont, with skul hand, we amply conductors which
VIII Dring down the electric matter iinpotont and
harmless to the ground. Withrespect to the Catho-
Tic Association. cannot admit that that b, ly of
persons are the means of keeping alive ill-w in Ire
land would MOI. however, he misunderstood: say
,hst me Iothohc Association is an unconstitutional
oody dangerous, and usurpng the powers of the gov
eminent; but white say this, say also, when Hon
1iembcrs speak of the Catholic Association keeping
up iiwiii, TINT the association is only the evidence
o, tue cause md not the cause ITSELF [Iear, hear
10 use the eloquent words Of a Noble Lord who was
once Member ofthis House, ''It e the spawn ofvour
own wrong | have the fullest confidence in his Ma
leSty Governments but should certainly oppose INV
Dill Tor putting down the Catholic Association if
companied with measure Of relief nj the same time
With respect to the other pa ts of the communication
rom the Crown concur entirely that which relat
70 urerce am convinced that ali the measures in the
conformity fv
on london and that the only object an earnest de-
sire 70 restore peace among all the belligerants
must ut the same time here observe that there an
pears 4 remarkable difference between the statement
speeding the blockade of the Dardaneles, allud-
cd TO IN the eech Gcvee ed at the close of the last
Session, and in the Speech delivered at the openino
OF this. In the Speech of the last Session find #
stated that the Emperor of Russia had consented to
wave his beil'gerant rights in the Mediterranean
This was, at the time, con idered be great boon
gnineT by this diplomatic talents of his Marestys Gov
ernment In the present Speech, however I find il
declared that the Emperor OF Russia has resumed his
belhgcrent rights; and am that could not hap
pen without the consent OF hose very parties who six
months before had gained what was then regarded as
boon Here think IL is only right tn sec that there
should be no departure from the principles on which
n's Majesty u vernmcnt originally protested to
As 10 Portugal, confess feel greatly disappointed
al that part OF the Speech which adyerts to it, do
not profess to be acquainted with the details of the
state OF affairs in that country; but, Judging from The
facts which have come before the public cannot re-
concile what passes in Portugal with the honor dpn
ty Or policy of Great Brieiin Hear, hea i This
subject must undergo further discussi,n and have
10 Doubt hut satisfactory explanations will be given by
his haIPstys Government. must still say that there
is strong impression on the minds OF all persons on
the Continent, that the Individual who now fills the
Throne oil Portugal, W OF tie foues
rpon record lC1ecrs II say, that strong nprcs.
sion prevails that rho trust which this individual has
so abused has been put into his hands by our inter-
ventlon. trust that the honor and DIGNITY of the
country will be maintained; and feel assCred that
his Majesty Ministers have done their duty, though
at present. they may not be able 10 give those cxpd
nations which the House has right TO expect.
Mr.. Secretary PEEL unwilling to take part
IN the debate, but the observations of the rpht hon
orable member Tor Liverpool Mr.. Husksson1 rea-
tive to the waiver OF the begcrent right OF Russia
u tho Mediterranean called for few observations
The right honorable member said there was n vari-
aucc betwcsnt the statements nude in the Speech ut
tho close or the last session. and that yesterday re-
ccived from the Throne; but, if he referred to- both
documents, nc would find that they were virtually
and substantially the same. He complained of the
Use vt the word"consent," which he understood 20
imply negotiation between this country and Russia
"a iIu waiver Of those rights. The better way was To-
read that part Of the Speech Of last year in which the
expression used II to this effect; ellis I'm.
prral Maic'y has consented TO wnive the exercise in
the Mediterranean Sea- of any right appertsininr to
hs Imperial Majesty IN the character Of beligerent
Power, and to recall tue separate instructions which
had been given 10 the commander Of its Naval for
ccs in that sea- directing hostile operations against
the Ottoman Porte.
"Hls Majesty will therefore continue to combine
. forts with those of ne, ~ Eronco IL a.