Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-14

PALhERSTON AND PEEL.
AT the close Of the late session Of Parliamen,
these two leaders of the opposing Parties had a set.
to, which is thus noticed by the correspondent OF
the Baltimore Patriot. We hope the n. Y. Albion
will give US the debate in full:
The late session was closed by what a Partisan
editor has called a parliamentary Tournament"
between the leader OF the House Of Commons, aud
n distinguished leader OF "IIer Maiesty,s opoo,i-
tion," Sir Robert Peel and Lord PaImerston. No
one else took part IN the combat, which bore a near
er resemblance to the "wars Of the giants" that
nave so frequently occurred in the United States
Senate OF late. years. than any | had seen before in
Parliament. They were, however, far more euunl.
ly matched than Mr. Clay and Mr. Calhoun, The lat.
ter OF whom IS so decidedly inferior 10 the Ken
tucklan IN all the great requisites Of an orator. NV
opinion OF Lord Palmerston's abilities was very
much raised by his performance on this occasion.
lie showed extraordinary ingenuity in placing in
ooid relief all the weak parts Of the Administrations
Sonuuct' ana IN contrasting the promises from the
ihrone with the doings OF tho session. He was
uncommonly clever, too, in the use OF all the edge
lools oil Wit and sarcasm. Gay and brilliant 10 his
pleasantly, earnest yet lively in the graver passages.
ana occisIoaally rising to a warmth OF feeling and
expression nearly allied 10 true eloquence, he was
listened TO throughout with uBn igeing interest. No
man mas a better knowledge OF the Hcuse-no man
could have more successfully adapted his speech 10
the aggregate taste and empe OF the members
and consequently every sentence told. When he
sat down, his friends, who had frequently in,erunt.
"a him with loud cheering. applruded ill the vel
KIN rang, and Congratulated him on a splendid Par
lanentary triumph. ] question whether some Of
Sis Robert PeeFs supporters did not feel consilera.
oe anxiety about his reply. IL they did. they had
abundant reason, before the Premier finished. 10
DISMISS all their solIcItude. As the Washington
h'ef writers generally are used to speak, according
20 their party bias, OF one or the other of the cava.
ueTsln a Senatorial Tournament being entirely
used up demolished" SIC. &c.-so the political
Journals here, according to the same influence, de
eIate me late Foreign Secretary, or the Prime Min.
s'er, victor. But mytopiniOD, Notwithstanding, is
mat neither party lost or gained much by the en-
counter. Without tie advantage Of preparation
winch Lerd Palmerston enjoyed. and doubtless FRO,
nteu oy, SE Robert Peel responded with a series OF
the most feheitous Tetorts, us cutting and highly
wrought as If he had had a month TO conceive md
point mem, and he occasionally added a crushing
oIo" mot viii not soon be forgotten by the recipi-
eh'' us manner, too, for the most part, was airy,
Hahilur, ana ocular; but his humOur had mora
acerOitY, and his defamation a far more lofty md
commanding tons-the denial Of tho imputation
that he had deceived his friends as to the conditions
Of ,heiF support, being a most elevated passage OF
indignant e'oquence, and the peofalion, wherein he
announced his hope Of reward TO he the hone of fu-
turc Lame. emitting him to the rank Of a true ORA.
tof' both speeches are worthy the peTusal of all
VINO lake an interest in the public affairs Of this
country. O0e fact deduccd from them is that To.
ryism, with the bundle Of antiqdated preiudices and
opinions belonging TO II, is out Of fashion in En-
gland. The Conservative Premier boasts OF his
LIBERALISM, snd prides himself upon having effected
IN SIX months more numerous and important cbang.s
than any Government before had yenluted 10 mo-
pose IN as many years. This is we'll since such
Is me constructive tone, reform will henceforth be
steadily progressive
That which will most deeply interest our eoun.
trymen IN this debate, is The reference to the Boun-
dary dispute, now, ! trust, happily settled. IL oo
CURED, OF course, before the late gratifying intelli.
gence from Washington was received by The Aca
uH' nose m our own country who arc disposed
/ 10 condemn the adtuafuurnf q. ...Ia.- -, 80
England, may be somewhat startled 10 learn ibst
one OF Lord Palmerston's accusations against Inc
present Government is that their course towards i'm
~. states ~ tbs Very business has been a course Of
'tintdtfy and sHbmiSstsnW Sir Robert Peel rebuked
the whole spirit Of his Lordship's remarks. ns IN
tended TO leopard The settlement Of delicate aues-
tons, and spoke earnestly in favor OF n spesdv al
J1slment Of all our differences, as required by the
interests OF humanity" lie took occasion also 10
eensure the provoking tone Of Lord Palmersfoo,s
communication with our Government, and espeei-
oily the last note TO MIR. Stevenson, with lie taunfs
about strips Of bunting" &c, &c.
Another incident connected with Tho diseussiop
that VIII attract The attention Of many in the Uni.
ied states, was the high praise given by Sir Robert
reel TO Mr.. Clay, and his enlightened views Of n
protective pOhcy-praisoi in which many Of the most
eg'nent statesmen N the Kingdom entirely concur.
NO public man In America enjoys 90 extensive ana
enviable a reputation IN this country, as this iIIus-
thous person. His speech at Lexington has been
extensively republished, and is frequently referred
70 asa sound, comprehensive and satosmanlike er.
position Of the present state Of the Notion, and Of
INC remedies which ought 20 DO applied 10 corroct
the prevailing evils. Mr.. Golden, (who appears
TO have derived bis information concerning parIie,
and public questions in the Union from The "eal-
lant General" who discoursed on the Anti Com
Law conference about Mr. Calhoun, until rdmon.
shed by the Chairman 10 be shorf) undertook In
assure Sir Robert Peel that "Mr Clay had no
chance OF being elected President Of tho United
States" And what do you suppose was the go.
son Tor this oplnion7 because Inc free trade partv
there will soon be IN the ascendant =, n the friend.
OF Mr. Clay have nothing more formidable than H.
a'esndaney Of the free traders 10 apprehend, I take
" they must DO 1olerably confident ID,