Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-05-30
Vol. VIII.-No. AZ

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foreign policy: 1t is said must respect a treaty
which disposes of Luxembourg but there was also
a treaty uniting Belgium to Holland; what has be-
come of IL? There was another treaty SECURING th,t
VI Crown of France to the elder branch of Bourbons
-methinls Of us feels inclined to respect il
Fl The death of Poland announced FROM this tri-
, oune; out, gentlemen, she has had glorious re-
surrection, aud though one of the presiding
speakers urges the advantages that would result
from preserving Poland TO Russia me,hinks az,
tier the proof we have Of the disposition of Rus
sa' france ought not to be very anxious to forward
her views. No gentlemen. Poland is a nation apart
an independent natioDsie has Instituted govern
meDt and since she has accredited legation in
France, the first thing should do in the spirit Of
las we recognise that of Pozzo d Borgo for Prus-
sa--(applause from the lefi.j The General continu
Leo st sogle length 20 reprosoh he ministry for
their conduct toward Italy. q. e.,
| The President of tic Council now mounted the
tribune and in Iung and lille speech defended the
course of policy pursued by Governments he insisted
on tneprobabilty of continuance of the peace; he
| rather slipped over the Polish and Italian question:
and got rid oil the claims of Belgium by abusing the
BetSha1s Xhey talk to us said he tf Poland. of
Italy and Belgium,-Poland enf0rces the stmiration
even of its enemies The in Itnly follow in
rapid successon,she, mot exp ct any assistance
except IN the way Of negotiation France will fnlII
her duties of humanity As to Belgium. why will she
forget what France has done Tor her: does she expect
to take France? Let her preserve peace Within let
Ter respect the rights of humanity, let her hide from
~.
she can cait9 the protection of wise and free natoae
The question of Luxembourg ia simplicity treaties
It's tortresses belonged to the Confeder iou-thc
country to rhe Abuse of Nassau France RECOGNISED
thus III Novemberthis is the natural state of things
we are determined TO preserve il; hope TO do it with
the consent of others. Gentlemen YOU know our
intcnton--we wish free and national policy ar
home-government is free from the powers of TN
nuts-tOreign tumults will affect us we will non
grant them wa: We would declaye it iS peace were
neither safest nor more honorable tof France II
the war were probable, if it was necessary to our
honor we would frankly say the country; with the
same frankncss that do bid it have hope and cou,
regeeyery day gives fresh guaranty of the contiau,
aiice Of, peace. But France shall not be taken by
surprise: her government will give her due wayi.e
ing. And you, gentlemen of the Chamber in len
wing you have the liberties and independence of
the country in faithful hands fear for the throne
you have raised, for the charter which you have
made Let your devotion trust in ours-fof either
the power shall fall from our hands or France shall
Gee accomplished the happy but Difficult. union of
Regular GoZerent g. extended liberty. 9be minister
came down ainldst ior6 bsayoes and was surrounded
and congratulatedby crowd If members. -
On the 18th, the Debate was SG4ntued An a.
Eendment or project of M. de Mosbourp, was
objected to by Nj. Charles Dupn who called for the
previous question on the amendment. A spirited
conversational debate ensued which NJ. 0dllo,.
Barroe insisted that the Chamber had no rtGt to
delegate the power of laying tax, or to allow tho
ministry to hz its amount. He contepded that u
was encouragement of the powers o. governments,
yon are supposng case of actual necessity of which
the ministry Is to be the Judge You do not deter
pind he amount ofthe tax, for you establish mar
imum.n '.''
". Bafthe. Yes, we might not want more than
thirty millions ;@>'- ~
NJ Odllon Barrot.-The Ministry might not tepn
more than thirty millions, it Is true; but we do not
know but what twenty would be sufficient. Yot, re.
strict yourselves to fixing minimum, md saw 10
the executive. You to be Judge both of the ne
cessity and o. the AMOUNT of the tax you give them
power of attorney Nor is this ali 4 vote to
lay an lnlpost is not simply confined to passing on
its necessity and quantity, but also on it's nature
1t belongs to the legislative powers to appreciate it
nature and objects. What world YOU think of =,
tax IN the abstract? Ii would not be q tax He
commended that the doctrine of the oInpipo, of
Parliament he6n application to government il.
which nll powers were defined, and concluded bv
saylog that to vote for this law would be an abnst.
,hs au 81, unIApPy termination of the COURSE
After some debate, Nj. Dupin the elder v;,dco.os
the constnutIonalty OF the proposed law He saiA
she example OF England nsed on any po,nt which
suite9 ccn!enenGe' and as readily combatted wheu.
ever 1t did not lie asked what 7yaa the reason TINT
the proposed law should find Opponents among two
sets 81 politicians, whose opinions ordinarily CON,
mcsea IAo JYI agreed in one point-that was in de-
sirIng war. The motive he would not ennnTe ;nto.
bat such the fact; and vet neisber Of them
would grant The supplies for it: II seemed as if il
was absolutely necessary to go 10 war first and be
sure o. beng engaged in IT, to obtain for car
"4he present ministry, he said, had not disayowed
u succession to that which proceeded, but had de-
cared would not accept il without the privilege o
examnation--(takng an inventory.) 1t must there
iore oe prepared to execute the task imposed OH It,
Al should be prepared, those Ohio desire war in ths
4fst instance and ever those desi-ous Of peace-foy
cannot too often repeat it, we DO not Wish for peace
at every COST and ut the very instant in which way
should become inevitable, it would be- engaged IN
WIN the same ardor, both by those who provoked il
IN aov'nce, ono by those who have thought it theiE
auty 70 put tot until its necessity was demonstrated
Let 1t not be supposed that the voice Of France
VIII not make itself heard i'll Europe, or that tho
language OF her ambassadors and diplomacy, speak:
ing IN the name Of powerful n.tioE will not 6e s-
tened 10 doubt not that Austria, WHO you'd lose
more than she would gain by war, who could nat
gam by IT. VIII promptly listen to the representations
20! SJF ambassador End will draw her troops from l.
ally"
M- dc Tracy opposed the law amidst cou-lJera~
ole interruptions particularly when making illusions
70 tie DISTINGUISHES ~ Italy.
The Minister Of Foreign Affairs after statine
That The pure honest and loyal cheracter of the pre-
Vioue speaker prevented him from escrbing to his
strong expressions meaning hey were net intended
dol, H.