Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-24

ey-faw nor by the expression oil any opinion ON |
the part Of the House of Commons. But vo- |
ted for the resolution moved by Lord Althorp, |
that pensions on the Civil List ought tor the flu
tire to be confined to such persons only as have
ihss claims to the Royal bene6cence, or are en-
titled to consideration on account either OF their
&fsonal service to the Crown, or OF the per-
Nkmance of duties to the public, or of their sci
s&tific or literary eminence. On the resolution
Which thus supported as private Member OF
Parliament, shall scrupulously act as Minis
ter Of the Crown, and shall advise the grant OF
no pension which is not in conformity with the
spirit and intention Of the vote TO which was
"a party.
Then, as to the great question of Church Re-
form. On that have no new professions 10
make. cannot give my consent 10 the Arena
ton of the church property in any part OF the
United Kingdom from stictly ecclesiastical par,
poses. But repeat now the opinions that
have already expressed in Parliament In regard
to the church establishment in Ireland; thatii,
by an improved distribution OF the revenues OF
the church. its Just influence can be EXTENDED,
and the true interests of the Established heiigioh
promoted, all other considerations should De
subordinate TO the advancement OF ooJec's Vi
such paramount Importance.
! As to Church property in this country, no per-
son has expressed more earnest wish IMAM
have done that the question OF tthes, COM
plicated and difficult asl acknowledge II 10 De
should, if possible, be satisfactorily setued py
the means of Communication, founded upon
just principles and proposed alter mature con-
sideration.
With regard to alteration in the laws when
govern our Ecclesiastical Establishment have
had no recent opportunity of giving that grave
consideration to subject of the deepest inter-
terest which could alone justify me in making
any public declaration ofopnion. 1t is suo!ect
! which must undergo the fullest deliberatlon,
oI;La fho
will enter with the sincerest desire TO remove
eyery abuse that can impair the efficiency OF
the establishment, to extend the sphere OF It's
usefulness, and to strengthen and conhrm us
Just claims upon the respect and ahectiohs Oh
the people.
1t is unnecessary for my purpose to enter into
further details. have said enough with respect
to general principles, and their practical appll-
cation to pubic measures, to indicate the spirit IN
which the Kings Governmentis prepared to act
Our object will be the maintenance of peace
the scrupulous and honorable fulhlment without
reference to their original policy, OF all existing
engagements with foreign Powers the support
of public credit; the enforcement OF strict eco
nomy; and the just and impartial consideration
of what is due to all interests, manufacturing
and commercial.
Whatever may be The issue Of the undertake
inc in which am engaged feel assured that
you will mark, by renewal of your confidence,
your appreciation of the course have pursued
in accepting Office. enter upon the arduous
duties assigned to me with the deepest sense OF
the responsibility they involve, with great dis
trust of my own qualifications for their adequate
discharge, but with a resolution to persevere,
which nothing could inspire but the strong I'M
pulse of public duty, the consciousness OF up
right motives, and the firm belief that the Peo-
pile of this country will so far maintain the Pre-
: rogatve of the King as to give to the Ministers
OF his choice, not an implicit confidence, but
fair trial
am gentlemen,
With affectonate regard,
Most faithfully yours.
(SignedD ROBERT PEEL.