Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-04-17


OF concession was however, carried in the ensuing
year; The numbers then In favour of tho Reso-
lu'on' SfS; against It, 266; majority. s.. Thus, il
ON rserence to the history of tins question
or the last ~ years that four Paraments out of FIVE
have decided in favor OF concession For this lony
period a difference has subsisted between tho two
branches OF the Legislature pfciudicrl not only TO
the Admnstraton, and obstructive Gifts proceedings,
but calculated greatly to foment animosities and TO
encourage faction in Ireland. (IIear, hcar.) That
IL was never intended by this difference to give
strength TO the faction sure; but of this am no
less sure That the effect of this difference
courage II; and whilst by il the power of the Catho
hes was strengthened the power and interests OF the
Irotes'ahts We're depressed Loud cries Of hear,
ncor, from Mr. Hume.) The consideration, there
lore OF thus difference between the two branches Of
tue Legls!ature-the injurious effect of IL, and the
Improbable prospect of its being removed this ques
ton is to be lett opon for discussion has hitherto
oeen-leavcs no alternative remedy but that Gov
ernment and both Houses of Parliament should take
up the subject with view to its final adjustment.
(Cheers.) The Address which has been moved by
my Noble Friend Lord Clivc) pledges no Honorable
Aiemoer to specific measure; but merely invites hin,
70 an attentive consideration ofth most anxious and
important subject. (Hear, hear.) The first measure
which will be introduced, however, in accordance with
The accommodation from the throne which will
arm the Executive Government with sufficient pow
ers to suppress Association the evils of which
50 'iurious tiIu may be spared the mention and
discussion OF them. Until the ascendancy of the law
shall have been established in Ireland and until the
proper assertion Of authority shall have been vindca-
ted there, every of concession must be pos
poncd. (IIear, hear, hear) Until, as the Speech
properly terms it, "that essential object shall
have been accomplished" the subjec. referred
to in the latter part Of his Majesty's Speech
cannot be fairly taken into consideration
When that object shall have been accomplished
then, but not until then, shall be disposed and will
ling to enter into the consideration of the other sub
Jcct am asked whether it is the intention of Gov
eminent to bring forward any plan of their own or
In hs uIatio oc ;,,I;
vduai Members | have no hesitation in declaring,
that when the object to whch.I have referred shall
nave been accomplished, Government will be prepa-
red 10 bring forward substantive measure in the
shape ola Legislative provision applicable to the sub
Ject on which 1t Is proposed to legslate; and this
measure am further prepared to state, will be brot
forward on the responsibility and authority of the
Cabinet. (Cheers) | have only further to add that
this measure will be brought forward as early as cir
cumstances will permit, and at that period of the
sion which may appear to his Maiesty's Ministers
most conducive To Its satisfactory accomplishment.
(Hear, hear.) The general character of the mea.
sure to be brought forward is sufficiently inteilipi-
bic In the Speech from the throne; but although an
invitation has been held out to to enter into the
details of that measure, It is discussion into which
most positively refuse to enter Hear, hear.) The
discussion OF the details at this ent can serve no
good end Hear suffice il to say. that the princ
pie OF the measure is the permanent settlement of this
question on satisfactory basis. loud cbeers.l
The object TO De accomplished the removal of civil
of religious destinations. loud aud repeated
ed cheers.) The abolition of such disabilities
on such grounds. comprises the substance of
the contemplated measurc-( Cheers -subiect to
certain exceptions and regulations winch rest on
cial grounds. Loud cries of hear hearl In ssyinr
this, reserve to myself and to the Government the
right OF submitting hereafter such other mea-
desire waive the c1on eb @aS tea re H AGAIN.
and to conine myself to the prnci lie of which the abo-
ZION ut civil disabilities the ground Of religious difference
me silO la
suit OF TIC most anxious deiberaon Of his Majesy's Govern
of Parliament. Hear hear One thing however orS
anxious should be understood which that the measure should
egareh in the light of compact with anv narv ~ a
Person-i hear that shall result of nero
tation with foreign oenate-but that shall he looked
upon solely as measure of domestic and internal ,esa,;
Loud cheers The shall be with reference
TO the opinions of individuals and brought forward on the re.
sponsbiy those by whom il is submitted due regard bng
only had TO the circumstances and the interests which should Inc
consulted IN propoundiug the settlement of question
from the circumstance dyeng the measure Of the charac
ter OF compact Hereafter when this question shall have
been settled Parliament will he able to aupv i've mind - ,
affairs of Ireland in way as TO any other portion Of
the emPe henceoTth the Legislature will be placed in condi.
ton consider with like inpaay the affairs Of ieanj Or
those Of Scoand and when once the obstacle and oSeio
OF civil disability and disqualification shall removed the
wall be placed OF the footing Loud cheers The Ro
man Catholics VIII I've placed the footing other sub.
jects Renewed chet$ wish could an,iciTa,e the Same
satisfactory results the same prospects Of tranquility pros
pcrity that Honorable Members anticipate will follow
come what OF the self- hereafter the Roman
Cathocsauenpt to trench upon the authority of Crown
OF to attack OF the institutions Of the countryhe mea
sure OF relief which proposed be dealt them
caTc viii serve W rebuke and defeat
he made against these institutions Hear hcar Some Hon.
durable members seemed consider that they saw no differ
ence between the present condition question and The
former positonat the tne abe Honnurable Member
who made this assertion admitted that within the last six
months tho Catholic Question had excited the intense in
teT and he also nstanced he regarded ms eprabe
evcDthe county Of Glare Eecton WORTHY nf remark
tat the time the Hon Member cited this instance and
seemed to regard slightly, he admitted that if opportunity
were offered Tomorrow twenty three counties prepared 10
initiate the example Of the Of Clare Hear hear1 snot
this then subject calling for and jung Legislative nterr.
ence Heart This Of itself importance the decree
Of excitement which prevails this question ffIear An Hon
Member had eferred this measure being tic result Of
intimidation To taunis Of this kind disposed to pay little
attentions because as know ignohc Of action
than that Of nnldatOn which deserves be branded as
eowadce 40 unconscious Of acting H. But there is
Another species of fear Of which equally unwilling and in
disposed 10 be thought appTeensvohe fear being though,
to bc afraid" Loud cries Of hear heaLl have no fear of
any intimidation which might he menaced ovcTawe the Co
vcrnmen bat am that If the threat which had been held
out To ntimidate the Protestant spirit had pcrpveed in
last simmer, not only the whole and authority Co
yernmen bun also te physical force If every loyal subject in
every Of lie macsy's doinOns would be directed and
devoted the defeating Of H. that the wicked atettors of arch