Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-03-16

Mr.. OlCS~mH.--Tho attempt which hos ere now
been made by this distinguished individual to take
his seat in the House Of Commons expected with
tho greatest interest in England us well as ireland.
It that he still adhcrcs To his opinion that he
can sit and vote there; and Mr. Butler whose author
ty is fths greatest weight, states that repeated
consideration ofthe subject bad confirmed his concu-
zion in favor Of Mr.. O'Conncls right. In what way
this attempt would be met by the ministry, was not
known. IL has been suggested that they will cvadc
the instant question by allowing him to take his seat
and then nstituting proceedings against him at In for
the penalties, tho offence Of sitting and voting without
having taken the loaths, being il is contendcd, an
indictabie offence of which Parliament cannot take
cognizance. An English journal says that, IN order
70 take these oaths ut the table oftbe House, N o.
Council must be admitted, aud admittod rs member
lf on being thus recognized and ahI ttcd he states
that he Is advised by council that be is not bound To
take such oaths, il he merely without any state
ment proceeds TO take his scat, the question will be
brought II IL to be presumed. before court of law
atthe risk oftho rcsYlsant. The House Of Commons
voud hardly seek tUestablish construction of pen.
a statutes by vote of their own.
IFthls new mode Of discussing the Catholic ~.,es-
ton be singular, the measure which il is limited may
be resorted to by the Catholic Association to enforce
their demands Is not less This ia To- desire the
Catholic People, instantly and simultaneously to de-
mand gold for the bunk paper. Mr. OConlell, it is
said did threaten, time ago, that If einancipa-
ton were delayed, the bank should not have note
IN circulation, and is added, TINT this threat hns
compelled the hank of Ireaad materially to increase
its stocS of gold. II this measure prove runous to
mny innocent persons, the fault, il is replied, lies
with the Government who have the folly to perseyere
III their system OF opprcS ,ion-( D1It .4mericun.
Bills have passed the IL Iisaturc of Massachusetts,
for the encouragement OF the production of silk
Tor the incorporation of asylum for the education
Of the Blind, ana TO prevent the sale ofottcry tickets
Roland Stephenson. we have announced tho mr.
rival at Savannah. of this English banker, who is
fugitive from justice. Grave questions Of in.crna-
ronal rights and obligations might arise saws the
New York Commercial, should Stephenson be de-
manded by the British from our Federal Government
a. We understand tho statute of New York, should
be be demanded from our local sovereignty, he oud
not DO delivered up as the crime charged against him
h nothing more than civil breach OF trust. II Is
ofcourse the same thing in Georgia. The British
Government have heretofore refused to deliver IN
refugees charged with treason the reousition OF
the Government which ctai,n,d them Us their sub
reefs.
General Ssnn, In lbs well remembered ecrtn lTr Non.
rA his accession the Presidency in 1917, advised rnnst
liberal policy, and recommended that appointments should
made TO oce without regard o party strong hoEr
duScd therefore, that he would psuc the which
had 50 soemuy recommended q predecessor. On his rcso
1x25, be declared his that corruption
dr. yfhe day tire Presifer coniy,1d maxi fant
oPPosntnerf pom e members congress. Many peo
PIE consequently believed that be office he
Incl, and hiing other important Offices from that DO
Vet, ifthe late from Washington DO relied on
those expectations likely prove altogether flacious
tho st Of appointments gwen the President elect not
appointments are brsowcd members OF CongteS5.
Saedngah .Uercnrg.