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

and confirm the happiness aud prosperity Of Ireland Iea
House will, perhaps bear with short time, in making
few observations applicable my peculiar situation That
uao the House win readily believe me, no, free from
embarrassment The opinions which now expressed
not opinions which have recently me- these
opinions FIRST my mind shortly after the separation of
Paraen Twas then in London early the month
of August communicated with my Noble Friend the head
of the Adnin ration ntmatig him that for the
interests of the Kings subjects that the principle NEUTRALITY
which had hitherto prevailed and upon in the Cab
net should be peeveed m and having formed the opinion
THAI the time had arrived for the consideration of the
freely nnated that conviction my Noble Friend That
conviction formed om the impression that there would be
less of evil change of system an adherence TO the
present Cheers Placed in saon felt that my
duty give the bcs, advice my Sovereign which
had been impressed mind from convie
toh OF It's proPrcy and My peculiar
rendered this duty peculiarly incumbent me- as from the
period of my Gr entrance into public life, had Offend an
earnest though trust not inemperate-opposition the
which had offered quslied as j, was, did not rely on
grounds Oh .emposs Rediency The opinions which adj
conduct however, may be- permitted s ,os
70 say, tnat my opposition to this House; Inevcr
Of doors tmay truly say, tina, all the objections and
obstacles ever raised have been confined
TiC'cu 10 inc dekE1ses IN Parliament. .. =
And when in Aosust las, addressed MT Noble
Friend at the head of the Administration because
Ireland, deemed necessary that some change should ,ske
place. and was therefore that notified my CONCUR.
in entering With into full corse ration of this
question, with view and satisfactory ad,us,men nj,
notified to my Noble Friend that concurred with him in
thinking tina, there COURSE but accsmauied dat
with the expression of my aspreer SION
ca the oaige that might nevertheless result abortion
Here the Right Hon Gentleman the letter which he han
addressed to the Duke of Wellington subject bv, SO
rapidly and IN 50 low tone of voice, that TO cot
cct only its general tendency, which effect bs on
political question of much importance he Of course
should not be influenced by false decacy or by any fear
OF mourning nuatons of inconsistency from taking
yer part any new position OF circumstances might requires
he was ready therefore, hazard saorifce point
that he had strong opinion that the proposed concession TO
the CATHOLICS would not be satisfactory couny that
feeling that all personal and private feelings subor
nate on such an OCCASION he ready every thing his
power to pronote the object in ve' Undoubtedly Sir
my own situation TO be of great dcul,ySti however
pad no hesitation in adopting the which have purs
ed had no hesitation declaring Noble Lord that no
consideration whatever would induce throw any obsa.
Gle IN the way Of the attainment of his purpose Had thought
could have been successfully resisted would not have
nrnk nom any sacrifice be it what might which
10 II might have drawn uponme; but persuaded that il
coud not he 3d. With respect TO Noble Friend,
say that he has done all that is in the power do
ascertain the most prudent pursue II
amer great deberation that he advised his Majesty
tne measure now proposed; and of he ccd allow
any UNJUST mputaton that might be thrown upon Himself
influence his determination repeat that have matte pa nul
sacrces on this occasion. But have every thing in my
power to free myself from chains which might
me in the une,ered exercise of my discretion respec-
ING have adopted the WINCH uuder all the ccun,
stances ~ whic. The country ii placed
os Tree tom peril and vh that feeling, the House
% attend 10 the solemn injunction of his Majesty, consider
VITA the salenny which demands question ivoving,
only the interests but the tranquility OF the United Kingdom
Loud cries of hear, hear, hear.