Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-06-06

coidabc that corruption and intimidation SHOULD be rcc
oned the two main pllurs government and
social ORDER and that political honesty should be dcn,-
fed with blind fidelity to the landlord, tbs party
leader. But NOW, sir that the Sunday pamphlet has
superseded hbudgcon of the mob; tina. the daily
journal has been admitted, by mutual consent Filter
arbtcr betwcon contcnding faCons than the axc now
that the grim schoonlaSter is found effective
bugbcur to political Iisurbcrs than tho grim hcadsian
much demand Of the continuance of those
means of government whose worst corruption was un-
noticed amidst the greater hidcouSncss of the ends to
which they rendered subscrvient.
Wo have been told of the talent habitlay introduced
into the House through the portal of close bo
rough; but have been told what proportion this
talent bore the aggregate medocrty say occar
sionai itnbccity, oil such introductons.--Hon. mesh
bcrs opposite string up their dozen of choice pppns IN
golden row TO wir admiration; but we have
not been called to notice the bushels of crabs which
sprung from the same stock. (Cheers.) NaPoleon's
servilc senate collection of the talent the science.
aud the experience of France but shall hardly refer
to thst pattern of Legislative assembly. (Hcar,
hcar) We have heard much Boosting Of the indepcn-
encc of our selfeccted legislators; ad independence
always TO be measured by rrcsponsiby, it is not to
be denied that they most sristocratically indie
pendent of that people whose representatives they
so fond OF styling themselves. But here is the fatal
faint i'll the o whence they spring; here that
ieguacy of origin which will stand in the way
of that sautary respect which iii rulers make their
rule effective should enjoy II tho eyes of the people.
Legislators they may boisc and honest Legislators, il
you peaseut representatives :hcy and cannot
be- Hence tc press adn,oniscs by threats instead
Of adviCe-<!car, ear)-thc manufacturing artizan
cnros his i'll ntated societies, instead of subscri
bing 1t 20 pctNons-{ho hear)-the agricultu.ist
winh If he does not encourage the outrages of his s
berers, crcuitous of tightening those taxes
which had disabled him from meeting their demands, and
revolution has been called for when reform wanted
We infer the existence of bad effects from bad causca
Our udversarics join with in our character of tho
causes but infer thcrcrom nothing but good effects.
(Hcar, hcar) But there is another no less hume
class, who dcmur any proposal for amending
the system from apprehension of danger, whose
magnitude in their eyes, is perhaps to be Explained upon
the old principle of '0ae igRotur, pro m,reo' mas
much they have yet been able exactly epcci-
~ what that anger is. Tho sole difference between
them and US liz shall the dccayed parts Of the system
be mended not? Both greed how much the sys.
TEN wants mcndng, but party is unwilling to begin
80 perious JOB. Both agreed that il is rags and
taters but whenever we begin to thread the darning
needle they exclaim, Leave it alone III the numc of
prudence--n the name of caution-in the of Ro-
bcspcre and Danton it rotten TINT if you attempt
TO put stitch in, the whole will fall to pieces"
Have we not been told by loud if not strong party
that the legislature OF England is
is too rot;on to be patched up; and that high time to
get new one! And to whom do owe this but TO
form, with i,npudent denial of the existence of any
blemisf. (Checrs.) have better thoughts Of those
institutions which ancestors feared not TO reform
and repair whenever they need so to do trembie
not at their exposure the ordeal of public opinion
through that ordeal they yet passed. but they
came out with equal beauty and with renovated purity
(itear, hear) What supports the shy and peer
ngo now but public opinion? and how that support
be weakened when have enlisted public opinion in
siT favor ny granting that reform which, of all others.
public opinion Is most loudly demanding? cloud
chccrng.) Mr.. Canning asked-'If YOU reform the
House OF Commons the ground of past misconduct
what will you do with the House of Lords?' Now Sir
tins objection to reform in general is shortly and con-
csively answered by reference to that part of the
bill which is the subject Of discussion Iu tho
schedules y u is written that which intend to do
with the House OF Lords intend deprive them of
that corrupt aud unconstitutional which they
exercised in this House, intend confine them to their
own court Sir must confess and shall be thankful
I
aware until the late debates this question: that the
appeal of British King from his Parliament to his
people, was an unconstitutional measure. had thought
that both the theory aud practice of constitution
had decided, that Parliament issue with its const
ucnts on great constitutional question, might, by I'm
exercise of tho royal prerogatve, be
BACK to those constituents, if not for further nstruc-
tlon at least TOR further proofs of confidence Cheers
And now, Sir, before sit down, word concerning
that people OF England TO whose hopes and wishes, as
II seems, his A1IeStys Ministers must audc in
ths House wlthoa; danger of being tainted from the
opposite bench with appeal to their physical force.
" shall put forth myself Wanting defiance of that
power which now sleeps faithful servant your feet;
THAT power which never yet put forth its strength but
in our defence, and against which, if once it turn in
madness on It's muster, defiance will avail [Cheers
H. as legislator, am called upon to forget that the
people have hands, Eaglisllman, cannot forret
That they have hearts; and at all times indeed but moro
especially in times like these, do think those hearts
worth tSc winning, at the price of my own pow e
Loud chccr!ng 1t is because VIC can rctrcut with die
lty, thGt wish TO rotrent now; wish to exchange
hae suspicious safely which we to tho good sense
rather to the good wishes OF the people; TO the re-
rather than to the continuance Of former
affection: to the habit rather than the feelings of past
dey; wish to exchange that suspicious safety for
The holiday security of peoples love. [Cheersl For
tho honor OF tins ancient monarchy, whose pcrls and
whose riumphs FOR many generations, are chroniced
IN the proceedings of this House, for the sake of this
faithful people who have stood by in the hour Of our
rIa O. borne with in the hour of or pride let us seze
he opportunity which presents itself to inscribe
ourselves OH the page ofstory the first recorded ex
npie OF power correcting its usurpation'" [The
ION gentleman resumed his amidst loud and rene
al cheerng.l
Sir G. WARHEHpEH had heard with considerable dis
that the Scotch loas, had no right to
20 dissatisfied with tho proposed chance, because it
inevitably must increase their influence and weight in
it ifouSc, IN proportion 10 the influence of the Enc
iSh members This, Scotchnau, he felt called
ip"n to reiect- boon he would scorn to accent
Never should be said that he Scotchrnan would
consent 20 spoliate the boroughs of England.
To be contnued.l
Smith on the Arteries.
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