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


red 10 take AN active part in its discussion he felt
cohhdeat ae could show the policy which had been
pursued was the only one which his Msjcstys Gov
eminent could have followed. rIfaar, hear.l With
regard tn the observations which had been made as to
the course TO be pursued by him and the other men,
oers oil the Administration, on the Catholic Question
ana the other topics connected Herewith he had
y to say that he agreed most fully with the honorable
member TO- Inverness Mr. Grant, that il OUGHT TO he
approached with good feeling and moderation. For
ais part having undertaken the painful tesk of sub
mtung these measures to the House, ie would like
TO bring them to successful issue. No reDroaclcs
from those with whom he had hitherto concurred
should beiray him into the least expression OF rrta-
ton. iaving undertaken the duty. he trusted tn
happily terminated, in manner calculated to sat
lsfy the reasonable expectation of the Roman Cath
olics oil ireland, and promote the general advnn-
tage OF the country. (Hear.l He embarked last
year with his right hon. friend in the Government
on the understanding that the Roman Catholic Cues
ton was to be an open one. Perhaps it was unwise
at that moment to defer it perhaps circusi ances
were sufficient to call upon oil 10 abandon the prn-
ciplc which had governed every Administration since
1912. However, It did not strike hirn; but when
IN the course of the session, he saw the House of
Commons again deal with the Roman Catholic q ues-
tion which should be conceded he felt that
the principle of aisunited Government could no Ion
ger be maintained. He irtimated that opinion inn
ciatcly to the proper quarter; md ha did that
the situation of ireland had become such that il was
no longer possible to deal with it in the same terms
which had hitherto marked it's Administrations
son--iio one else made acquainted with IL and he
lSir Peel had also intiated that, in case his opin-
ION formed any obstacle 70 the settlement of the
ton, he was ready to retire from office IIieafl I'm
medateiy after the Session he declared that consc-
eniinus conviction; and he accompanied il with nm
oiier, as, in excited state OF the pubic mind ndi
viduals were invested with an Importance which
would otherwise not belong to them, OF his willing
ness to relieve the Administration from any obstacle
attached to his name. [Cheers.I He begged leave
to correct the misrepresentation which had taken place
with regard to what he had stated last nirht on the
subject. He was understood to say TINT some u,ea-
sure was agreed To in the month ri August last: but
such was not the did he intend 10 say so-
his communication was made seeing the speech
made by his noble friend in the House of Lords
Then arose the necessity, in his mind, of making the
communication which he accordingly did. The lot.
ter he had written to his noble friend (he Duke of
Wellington in the month of August last vns mere
y to state the great difficulties of his situation (which
was widely different from that of his noble friend
and that no ohstice on his part should be opposed to
any plan which his noble friend might then have
Ill view. This communication was made confden-
TALLY to the noble Duke. He felt the difficulties of
his situation but he did not permit his retirement 10
throw difcuities IN that course which, under all cir
cn'nstances, was the least open to difficulties. Ac-
ting under these Impressions, he offered that advice
to his Majesty which, IN his opnion was best calcutta
ted to promote the interests of the empire.
He could we'll understand why those with whom
ne formerly acted respecting this question rcproach-
ed him for performing his duty trhis sovereign as be-
ing inconsistent with that line ofconict which be had
formerly pursued and with those opinions to which he
nad formerly adhered. He could only say, that if
those honorable gentlemen in possession of thn
information which he possessed relative to the stat
of Ireland he did believe those honorable gentlemen
would come 20 the same conclusion TO which he had
arrlved-namely that 1t was impossible tho Govern
Rcnt could any longer remain neutral but that there
was an absolute necessity that it should take some
part IN those occurrences if it wisely consulted the
interest of the Protestant Establishment. Nothing
could be more injurious than to be unable to force
measures either OF authority concession. r was
impossible for the Government to remain Inactive
and permit parties TO come into collision for Ia, sur
pose Of avcnGng their differences without the inter-
ference OF the Government or the Legislature. He
repeated, that II those gentlemen were in possession
OF that information to which he had alluded thew
must inevitably come to the same conclusion with
him. They would then see if were authorized 10
offer nneompromIslng resistance TO the Catholic
Claims. They could not but admit TINT this would
be the conclusion to which they must have inevitably
come. There was no other course left for them 10
pursue than this-namely, that il was absolutely me-
cessary that the Government should act ard decide
In reference TO the whole condition OF the couutrv
and that this was the best course for its interests
neither at the same time entering into any negotia-
ton or compact, bat ut to submit a measure
to the Legislature for its approval.
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SnPkin and Marshall OF London will commence OF the frs,
Of June the publication Of the whole Of these novels 10
Woodstock inclusive From author advertisement which
VIC insert below, AL he this edition has been rev
cd and corrected by himself
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oIs series Of Novels which pa under nne in order thar
they should ever appear his avOWed productions he
might render them III degree deserving continue ice of
the public favour with which they have onorc ever since
Their hIst appearance For long period however, seemed
key that the improved and illustrated edition which he medi.
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while life and health permit the task of revising illustrating
thenl such beng his purpose il necessary 10 say few
words OF the plan of the proposed Edition
In stating ~ be revised and Corrected not N he infer
red that any attempt is made to acr stories
the character Of the actors, the spirit the dialogue There
s no doubt ampe room for emcndaon in all these pontsi
where the tree falls it lie Any attempt o. obvata crit
ems bovover just, by altering work already tine hands If
INC public, IS generally unsuccessful In most important,
hcton the reader still desires air Of uyaisLrne and
does not Toiish thai the incidents Of familiar 10 him
should he altered to suit the taste OF critics, e caprice Of
e author himself This process Of feeling natural that
may be observed even in chltcn, who cannot endure h,
nursery story should be repeated - them differently from tho
manner IN which IL first told
But without altering the slightest degree either the story