Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-04-22

the two other subjects of economy and retrenchme MT
which, however. as compared to reform. absolute
ly nothing. Every man, who valued the peace Of the
country. and his interests and advantages would
support the plan proposed by his Msjesty's Govern
msnf Lord NEWARK expressed his fear OF the con-
sequences OF destroying the peoples nteres in their
measures and said, that though he thought the nea-
sure too sweeping yet he would support entirely
rather than have reform at all. The Earl OF OAR
LINGroN would give representation the large tow
but objected to the DISTINGUISHING many boroughs,
aud would always resist vote by ballot
Sir. Z. WsrHsRELI. said, that tho effects Of the
proposed plan would be TO disiranchise 60 boroughs
as TO two members, and a TO halt lie could net
do better than characterize the of the noble
lord as corporation robbcry.-(Hcar.) His ampu-
taton scheme was merely taking from b c, and Civ
ing 1t 20 ID h +, and IL had not the merit OF orgi-
naiity, Tor il was tried in Cromwell's time, by Lii
burn s Co., who, after the days OF the regiciies pro-
ceeded to frame Commonwealth for England. This
measure was one oil robbery and contscaton of char
ters; II was violation OF the Constitution and II was
the fruit OF this new-made Cabinet. They were 10 be
the conservators but they the spectators OF the
Constitution. To limit the number, was a very odd
way of difidsing the representation The people ask
cd for more members-No, No land the proposition
was TO give them'less That was a strange way of
satisfying the demands Of the people. However they
were threatened with dissolution they would not adoo
II. But ii the bill were carried, there must be a dis
solution, because the bill declared that they were ex
erclng usurpec authority Ii said that they were moi
the House OF Commons therefore, in such case tbev
could not continue TO sit Having noticed the budget
OF me conservative minister's, he aseed what had those
'eWcilchlhg ministers done III there dissolu-
uon, now would they meet their constituents SUM-
pose as some sir James approached the hastings the
farmers would say, All, Sir James; glad 10 see YOU
S'r James What have you done for us, Sir Jamesg'
On we have been very successful :" " Have Won
Sir James !" " Yes" 60 All, Sir James then VIII,
may have been your retreuchment % Whv mi
tel you what we have done have retrenched
sxty-iwo members y Immense cheering and shout.
oil laughter. Indeed Sir James 20 "Oh vas . 7
told you We were retrenchng Cabinet; there now
we have reduced the representation ten per cent
tChseringl
Such vera tho conversation. that might bs .xpec,oa
- me hus'lng' at Cockermou,h, where, by the way.
"a, representation wac to be reduced so per cent
(Mueh cheering, and renewed Iaughter) In Crom
wel's times there was i,troducsd what wa, r,,ieJ
purge OF the House Of Commons-(A largh1 Thls wa,
called Cononel Pfdss purge; but within Tbs la.t f.r
ays purge had been Introduced which he would de-
siSnate Ru's'lPs purge-(GreSt laughte )-and. con.
tnued the learned member. say iha RuSsei's pnrge
republican in s basis 1t, ba.is s ds,tructive of n,
prime PIE OF The tuition Tn, Attorney GsrsraI
DEFENDED the msssure pr posed. The hou,. adion,nod
al quarter past one.
THURSDAY
Ihs dsbae was resumed. In repiy TO an ;,,;,r,
uon thrown out by Mr. Goulboun, Lard John Russell
remarked that so far from not krowing what his pI,n
OF reform, was TO he twenty hours before he intro
ueSu ~ tna' re was acquainted with ii in all lis great
outlines. which remained unchanged. 30 early AZ tbe
middle OF ths onth oil January.-(CseN che, rina \
Various speakers addceSssd tho House pro and cen 81
MT Is rns opposed 'hs plan, which he declared 10
oe suicidal measure; not merely an alteration 10 The
LegslauTe, but an act which would have the ,f,c,
., giving new constitution 10 tho country Tbs |
Marquis oil Tavs'ock expressed his concurroncs in the
measure, which he hoped would curb III, menopoIy a.,
long maintains by hS higher orders, and rive a fair
rss'on OF ths sense OF the midding classes Lord
rsmert,p In long and able speech, supported tbs
psn oi REFORM and called upon the hou,. TO eoo.,dsr
.oms OF the evils which IL was intended 10 r.msdv
what was II which for years had produced 20 much
sc much CT disregard public opinou
ia gross bribery ard pon praesed a, eIer,ions
by means OF which parties came into Psrliamrn, and
undue nhu-nce at elections Tor member, of that bonss
oy means oil which SO many Of ihsm came in 4itbsr |
YltEeu! constituents, or only with those whom tbey !
nai purchased md might So. e..i., -
iio g'an OF Government would Introduce 10 A share
10 The G1vernment OF the country the great bodv nj
iets,-tha' IT, thu gea, bulk 81 tho middle
classes oil the kingdom Under the present sy,,sm II
was not talent that procured seat ia that bouse
oo, length OF rurse-ths ability TO pay agents and
up 10 the fourteenth day Tbi. W., srs.,
and prartcal evil, AMI this evil the bill wouid M
vent. Sir Peel, ia very long anil elaborate epeeeb
opposed the meafure, in which he (Sir r. Peen saw |
mourning OUT me n''rument OF men endeavoriog to re-
tam power he deprecated any attempt at making the
recent revolution 10 Francs a pfesedeat for revou
ION IN ths country "Let u.s." said the rght bopour,
oe pafonet' IN ooneiu'Ion' rsmsn content with the
freedom which we now erioy and |
"nich we have the means Of securing if we act with
binary discretion. lament exceedingly that Co. |
no Ia nave determined 10 agila;e such
question as mat OF reform at this particular cr IA
would have teen WISER in my opinion, TO have avoid
ed the'e new causes OF excitement, for depend upop
u, maj by MS process ghout thls land the fit
own here viii be conflict,-a moral cot Ct mean
-beiween the po"ewors Of existing priyiege., and
nose 10 whom existing authority and existing priy-
eses arc TO be transferred Oh cir Ilament bevond
measure, that Government has not the prudence 10 |
dhere 10 mat temperate course OF policy which they
nave puTsued isewbere. lament that, if they did
MINK /, necessary TO propose plan OF reform in this
excited state o. the public mind, they Id not confipe
wph ht Sc narrow limits which are consistent wi h
me safety oil The country and the dignity Of their own
,ha'sc'eIs. They have thought proper, however TO
'uop, another conrs; they have cent through he land
ne hrebrArd OF agitation; and it il easy so far 20 imi
nundred htebraud throuR h tbs country carrying dan.
ger atd dsnay in all quarters but isnot easy when
he uhchet 10 done, 10 bud a remedy for IT,. In the
'resen difficulties of your si.uation you Should hive
ne powers OF summoniDg all ths EN- TRies of lie ard
mould take care thlt you DO not signalze your own
iss'' NC ion by bowling down the pillars of HE edice
d your liberty, which, wi all is mpsr econs si I
con am 'he modest society Of freeman known TO the
lauitdble world" The cries of "Sdjourn" becoming
genera, the house adjourned at halipast two O'clock
FRIDAY.
, nat y CSnneil, IN reply TO question from Mr.. v.
stuart, SAID that, II the r. form MEASURE vera carried
~ shouiu TOT ping forward the question OF the repeal
u The union but, If that measure were rejected he
loped TO be sbls to bring forward the other question
Hear head He wouli not, however, p,sdgc him
'eh upon ths subject. Mr.. Freshfed said that al. |
hough not an enemy q all reform ne WIS hostile 10
measure OF TINS revolutionary description, which went
70 Destroy me constitu'ion under which this country
had foufi'hsd, and to substitute in its stead sotDebpe
81 an experimental and theoretical kind the couse-
luences oil which no man could predicate but which
lh mus, contemplate with anxious fears Mr. Dun
,Unoe nad no hesitation in saying, that the specific