Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-11-29

4 had boen complained TN, ne had 70. sufficient reasons
for the measures; he was aware OF his deficiency, but
he certainly had cndcavored show, in his opening speech
that the Bill introduced on account Of the public dis
sadsacon and owing 10 the public attention being fixed
the great abuses that existed in the Constitution So
much tcu for the object Of the Bill But was it cacua
cd to give satisfaction 20 the pcoplel He thought that
he answer 10 that was 10 be found in the almost universal
voice OF the people declared in their petitions loud cheer
ing and in tho manner in which they wero cJobng for
~ even: Of that night Cloud cheeru); looking 10 the
adoption Of The Eli the safsrulri Of the country aud
to s rejection thing calculated produce circum-
stances, which, C no were describe more largely
ould be soilthat he was threatening the House
lilo could not but notice the Distinction taken by the
bic Duke between hi, duty Minister of the Crown,
and the duties which he had to discharge member OF
that House, that certainly aGispcon rathernew, and
il which he protested himself uuaboto comprehend
clear. hear Tho rejection of the hill would produce ge-
neral Dissatisfaction and Gcontent anongst tho people
He, however, ielt confident that, notwithstanding their
suaciings, they would endanger the public peace. He
hoped also that they would that Of passive
sance which involved tho refusal pay taxes for that
contrary the spirit Of the constitution After some
further observations the noble Fa.l said that appeared TO
him tina, considerable dcgreo cfparty spirit had been ex
hSi.c1 Ills occasion (Chcers)-IIc had observed
symptoms Of an intention 10 attack the government with
the view of oyerhrowing Il. All that he could shy
this tho, 10 this measure, 10 measure Of the same
extent, he was pledged. noble and learned lord had
Said, that u he abandoned office, 1t would DO on his
part cupablo abandonment of tho king. 1t was for
hlin 10 consider what he would do. (Chcers) He GER
oinly would not abandon the king oug hc could be OF
use 10 him. Cloud aud repeated cheers He was bound
10 mo king by Obligations OF gratitude greater, perhaps
than any subject ever owed 10 a sovereign for The Kind
manner in which he had extended 10 him his confidence
and support and for the Indulgence with which he had
cepcd has Offers and best cndcaYors to him. Whilst
MS services could be of his majesty. would never
DC rcproach 20 him that he had abandoned his majesty
(Chccc)lIe could only DO useful servant TO the kim
whilst he was able 10 carry measures which
~ Tor The security ofhe country, (chcor win
which his own character, well the security Of the
country were connected III he should once lose his
character, the king had better have any man in the
world for his servant rather than him, for as TO abilities
ne pretended not to thcm, the other qualifications
| A lot he could
pretend 10 honest zeal desire TO 10 his duty in
the best way he ccud, sensible of his deficiencies but
was not bound To make for hs king, whose Kindness
him could never DO obltcrated from his heart whatever
might happen, TO tho last Of his cxistencc.-
(Checr3) Place not sought for by him. II was of.
tered To him under such circumstances that nothing but
sense Of duty could have induced him TO accept It, He
need make professions lie could appeal The history
his whole life to prove that no desired not Office. fcar
hcar)-lte found himself placed in situation in which
no thought that no could shrink from serving his
against ms inclination He had lived long life of cx-
c!u-ion from office lie had Official habits. lie pos
sessed not the knowledge which those official habits con-
errcd lie was fond OF retirement and in domestic life
ne vod happy in the bosom of his family, Nothing could
nave tempted him to embark on these stormy seas
bankrupt Of life, but roIisal or case"
nothing but an empowering OF tho duty no owed
TO his country. lie had performed lis duty as well as he
was able He should sill continue 10 do 90 and if par
lament and the country should withdraw their confidence
from him, and he should find that he could be no long
er useful servant 10 the king lac would resign office
and when in retirement he could least look back
YIN tho consciousncss OF having done his best to serve
accompanied with clopping Of hands stamping of feet
and other demonstrations OF applause The cheering last
cd for several minutcs.)
Tho House then divided aud tho members wero-fcr
ha amendment (or having The bill road eecond time six
month, hence)
Present, $50
Proxies, 4o-l09
In favor Of tho roaiing-
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