Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-03-19

On the question being put,
Sir. +. BURDETT expressed himself both ,,;,
ling and earnestly dcsrous to support TO tho u,nos,
OF his power such proposition the noble lord had
Then submitted to the house But his very wish for
,Ie eventual success of so glorious and honoura-
bic cause induced him to recommend the noble mo-
yer not to press SO inopportunely on the attention
OF Parliament. The question was one of such mar.
ntude and interest, that for his part no should
be unable to do the justice that il demanded
without time for its consideration. Although he de-
precated an Immediate agitation Of the subject. he
hoped that tho noble lord would not lose sight of
what he had so laudaby begun or relax his energies
when the fitting OCCASION for their exercise should
arrive In his ardyous and public spirited undcrtn
king nc could promsshm unity of CO operation and
support. AS for himself, he could not but entertain
sanguinc hopes Of success, when he beheld such an
individual coming forward rom the ranks of the ar
islocracy. to give the weight of his influence and
abilities to service in which he had interest,
except that which he must attach to the welfare Of
his country. (ilear, hcar.) 1t did honour TO his
spirit and patriotism Englishman, while it
reflected credit on his talents and understanding as
member of that house. The noble lord deserved the
highest praise for having boldly taken up subject of
such importance-a subject, indeed of infinitely su-
perlor Importance TO most of those which they were
oihcaiiy invited to discuss; but he would again sug
gest the expedency of overlooking it ut a moment
SO inauspcious as the present. (Hcar.) lie must,
however. afirm, that there were indications in the
aspect OF political aiairs, which abundantly justified
vigilance and anxiety on the part of those who pro-
fessed themselves the friends of the people, QIear
hcar.) In referring to what had lust occurred i'm
another place. he only following the recollections
OF those around him. No one in that house was ip.
norant of the recent declarations which had been
uttered by the Prime Minister Of England. TChcersT
When he found him so shamenlly nsensiblo to suf-
ferings and distress which were painfully annnrent
throughout the land,-when, instead Of meeting such
an overwhelming pressure of calamity with some
measure of relief some attempt at relief Inc
thought to stilic every important inquiry-when he
called that partial and temporary evil which was
both long lived and universal, he (Sir F. Burdettl
conld not look on such mournful crisis in which,
public misfortune was insulted by ministerial apathy.
without hailing any prospect of change in the sys
tenn that producedit. (Cheers.) If such were the
callous indifference of natioaal ruler, what should
wesay to the Ignorance which could attribute our
ds'resses TO The introduction of machnerythat no.
bic Improvement IN the inventions of man TO which
men Of science a'S intelligence mainly ascribe orr
prosperity? [tlear.l lie felt high and an unfeion
ed respect Tor hat ilustrous persons abilities in the
held, but he could not now help thinking that he did
himself no less than Justice when he said nbont n
month before he accepted his present Office that he
should be tit inmate for asylum of peculiar ma
urc, if he induced to take sscb nm on,s nm
his shoulders. [Laughter.l He almost felt dispo-
sed to coincide with him in that opinion Laughter
and cheers'J 1T was not his purpose enter at
all INTO the subject of the currency. But when it
was asserted that the present pressure was ONLY
temporary the speaker said what no man who knew
the country and It's resources could ever be prevailed
onto believe The averments concerning the crcu
lating medium also were decidedly untrue II had
been stated that there at present 90 600 600 G
gold coin circulating in England. This he utterly
denied: 1t was impossible that it should no On nor
could any man who had taken pains to make bimself
informed on the subject credit it for an instant
Hear hear.l In fact both he and very many hon.
members about him, had long treated the lustrous
individual with great tenderness, because they felt
that he had conferred the greatest benefit ON his
country Hear, hoar.1 He was che only man in
| England who could have accomplished what he has
zone, ana De ms PrasSn proportion But let it at
the same time be remembered, that if his serviccs
were great, his recompense had been commentaries
| They had repaid him abundantly in returns of cor.
id'nce and appreciation The time, however. wns
I come when 1t would be necessary to do much mo-
The great healing act which that noble ncrson h.d
the wisdom TO consummate ought to have been of
iected nan century before and now when il WINS
carl,eu, tner was stern alternative placed before
governmen'-Justice to Ireland, or civil contenton
rear, hear.J Had the latter choice been a6ontoJ
could 1t have been adhered to without rcsort;ns -,
means which would make humanity shudder at tho
contemplation lliear] He was satisfied that the
lower house of Parliament could no Longer be said -,
De the Commons of England but an assembly of ron
IesenlatVes OF peers against the spirit and genius Of
the constitution TCheers.1 With corrnn;on - IN
sides staring them in the face he would ask va :.
not time TO propose for reform? 1t was fact which,
auIi'I'eu oil no questions every body knew 1.-THE
mouse knew it,-ail the world knew it'd seif;s
et quod r0s scit's omnes scitu,t Hear hearl twns
TOO apparent to every man who considered Tho SrL
Ject that the state of the representation w,s III
root OF all the evils with which the country was no,y
ana Tor years had been, afflicted; and tbaf ill a
remedied there could be no permanent ren,oJy r. 49,,
national grievances. II enabled the minister IF The
time beng, be no who he may, 10 command n mn.
Jorlty Tor any measure he chose TO bring forwarJ
without any regard to its merits or tcndeerru ~,
therefore hoped indeed implored the noble }ora ~
whom no man was more sincere or warmer oJm;s
rer,J0I whose spirit and holiness in bringing fors
ward the present amendment no man vos rs -
ing appauder than himself [whom the noble LORD
would at all times, find his Jealous ally in his intended
course OF improving our present representative svg
Len'J-ho, 10 then press his motion, but await the
day on which he had given notice of bis ;n,o, ;'o
10 orlng The main subject Substantially before The
mousse ne assured the noble lord that in yivin,,
us aav,cr' he was convinced he was promoinG the
great object which both had in view TO which no could
not but regret his inability to do Justice lie trns
teu inc noble lord would, another more convenient
OCCASION bring the question again before the house
lorulng oy me short delay time TO have its penoro
bearings more maturcly considered bv tho nobi in
hIrnseIf and the other hon members IL was NOT far
pay 70 those who, unacquninted with the noble lords