Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-06-29

widely separate all thoss who have sdmisier jus
tce from the people among whom Is TO be administer
ed. Don't tell that the Arms Act rests entirely upon
any precedent afforded by the late government II you
take this specimen Of the doings OF the late govern
meni, twsh you would initiate them IN o,her respects
Alter expressing his confidence the good motives Of Lord
Elliot and Lord DE Grey. (oi whom, however he knew
less.) he asked whether IL did somehow happen. with
respect the o the Administrations that the
Of Ireland IL the government Of small minority,
from which the majority eScluded and that the
Irish have not equally impartial with that OF
Csnaaf Seeing the continued necessity for the measure,
he did intend against the second readings but IL
IL sample Of the by which Ireland was TO
be governed he thought that before long the house should
address the Crown take other mode OF expressing
its opinion the government OF Ireland As to the
Union. he thought the in its favor SO strong that
he had fear of their being discussed Lord John alluded
the unfair conduct which the late government received
from the party opposed thcm when every Of fresh
outrage in Ireland hailed with Of cheer though
is confessed that those ourages were not the effect
OF any party political movement but belonged TO the
social condition OF Ireland. The ministers deieaed
but the Irish people did withdraw their confidence
81 do Think said Lord John, he drew TO con-
cusion 't remarkable proof OF the generous DISPOSE
ton OF that people, that although legislative measures
defeated, yet by OF enthusiastically the
novelty of the fair and impartial administration OF affairs in
lreandthat confidence and support withdrawn
from while remained in power. do believe that IN
the OF considerable period those reforms which
began did much improve social condition Of the pco-
pie and disappointed shall be ii find that the pre-.
government show only disposition TO refuse the
which they consider inconsistent with hepnci
II md that besides they back
ward the point from which commenccd-and atwhout
any fear for have fear OF civil OF instruction,
the result their that the people OF Ireland
and England aenated from each other and the union
which by OF Parliament established, rs not estab
shed in the heart OF the people Loud cheers in which the
Irish Members vehemently oincd
Sir X. PEEL defended the judicial appointments OF the
Irish government; and proceeded saw al shall conhne
myself 10 the particular question before the house. must
that the hon. barone the member for Waterford has not
answered the question which put those hon. members
N0hn ,avg need Il he
tonlf you entertain the opinion you profess entertain
respecting this BILL why did you abandon your paramenta
ny duty in lsil, and give your sanction TO precisely the
in that year, You say that we found Ire
land state of tranquility, that outrage suspended
that there then necessity for vigorous
aud yet you the representatives Of Ireland, considering
that this insult had been offered Ireland and believing
state, that in the year ISL there necessity
for vigorous measures, did, OF complacency the
then government allow tins mfrngementof the
law. And what says one hon. gentleman-an hon. gentle
who is of the chief opponents of tins measured
Why, appears his showing, that unless had
done him the favour appe him OF the provisions OF this
measure, he totally ignorant Of them. He, egisla
agreed TO the passing Of OF three lines only that
another with which he admits he
wholly unacquainted: and magistrate he has been
cutting the law without knowing the provisions OF cheers
and laughter That is the which the hon. gentle
acted with regard the bill. But the gover
ted differently We thought right that the house should
have the bill before and therefore printed the original
nal bill with the additional clauses. The hon. gentle
however, this worthy legislator and magistrate helped
10 law, and helped TO execute law, oi winch ne
knew nothing tall explained TO him IN this house And
that is your zeal for the liberties OF Ireland lhear hear Ii
very well TO talk Of general principles and OF general
rights; but bear in mind the position OF that man who, with
family, liable the attack Of the And
assured that do nothing that calculated TO
retar the progress OF improvements Ireland than TO Danish
from their residences those who placed dangers OF
their lives Remember the murders that have been
ted OF late in Ireland. Read the details of any
Of the murders that have been committed beginning
with the murder OF Lord Norbuy, and coming down
tn rh. Last In kuha the HN5n uunan
said, almost with his last words that he consoled him.
self with the reflection ha he had taken the best security
he could against assassination but that impossible ~
watch every bush that on the road side, (hear hear
Take the details OF such account and then
whether you refuse your TO measure OF this
description, II the hon. baonet the member for Waterford
instead oi referring scraps newspapers, had carefully
considered these things, he woudnot have alen
ny mistakes rs he as DONE lie says that the Protestant
yeoman will be exempted from the operation of this bill,
while the Roman Catholic will be prevented from posses
sing arms. prove that have disposition 10 extend
peculiar favour 10 class Of her Majesty subjects above
another will the house, that by the existing law,
1t is expressly PROVIDED that nothing this contained
snail affect any pefson serving IN yeomary corps Per-
sons serving IN yeomanry corps exempt from the La
bty register. By the which propose the yeo-
many will be placed the footing their fellow
subjects and ihe exemption which they possess will no
longer be extended 20 -r--4aI. hon. mem.
Der for Dungarvon, complete yindication of this BILL
which lac so sirenuousy opposed In that speech the right
hon. gentleman the member for the county IPPera
OF the principal scenes of outrage in Ireland, and
believe, resident certainly proprietor, that county,
picture of the OF ipperary which establishes
hat distinction between the circumstances OF England and
of Ireland, which us6es the house proongng the dura
ton OF the measure before them. lie said the state OF
that country such that he thought could be e
ecuay rcpressed unless landed popretors forward
to serve aSon petty jues; and he advised that, it
found difficult iarce persons undertake the voluntary
performance o such important functions the landed prOpri
etor should supercede the class of ordinary petty jurors
being compelled serve under fine Of 500l COOL What
must be the tate OF this distra when the right hon. gentle
man, Pnvy councillor an eminent lawyer considers ne
cessary under penalty OF 5O bOO 20 require the land
ed propnetors TO perform such duiesl Then says the
right hon gentleman, t necessary for the purpose Of IA
ciatng the detection of crime, that you should give full
security 10 the Witnessed These engagements provide
Tor The Witnesses unless entered into with the
uon panko OF the character Of nducement give evi
dence Sir, there are many things which wing and liberal
lawyers VIII they uttered by pO
clans, would suspicion and meet with grave condem
nation. There are some who, when wing government
administered the affairs Of this country could reconcile II
themselves 10 give unanimous for the second
reading Of This bill, but who, when the meas
ure Is proposed by denQunce il outrage, and
an insult TO Ireland cee ana the right hon. gen.
eman in applying his principle would, far possible,
guard against the possibility Of abuse lie would am
convinced, as far possible take that this promise
provide comfortable appointments and subsistence distant
colonies should not degenerate into an encouragement Of
alse esumony, hearl am consumed that u the night
hon. genleman's will could prevail, but the honest
witness-the witness determined declare the tuih"-
would be selected by him for this mark Of fayOTayor at
sidence nhisown But speaking Of honestand
ruhteling witnesses, what the safe Of country as
the commission OF crime and 10 the administration Of
justice, Whhn be who is disposed bring the
punishment IS Obliged 10 flee hs native Country, and seek
refuge for himself and family in distant land And his
family, says the right hon. gentleman very Significantly
No, no, II will not be sufficient provide the with en-.
pOyment you must his innocent wife aud children
with hun tey will be the victims Of the assassns con.
iedraies hear hear Ii.s euy talk very lightly
81 mus way OF providing Tor Witnesses, bur ask you
sdeT What - the attachment Of peasant 10 his naive land
foutake tins un0ending manihs disposed to coupe
rate with you ~ the execution OF the law the furberauce
Oi justice; you bring him the box you ask his
testimony against assassin. Compare the number Of
comnnlias with the number Of convictions and Is impro
bible hat tho trial may result In the acquita of the prison
eTf lie - restored 10 his family; he retres tumphany
from the dock, IN full possession at his liberty laughing az
The administration Of Justice What them is 20 become Of
the honest man who gave unayaing testimony H.
20 remain ~ the country The farm that he has cultivated
he " 20 relinqnisb and you unk yl be q conpensoton
To m perhaps advanced IN life 10 offer asylum IN Ca
hada or some other colony That is the scheme Of the
right hon gentleman, and be- says he would apply the
same laws to England and 10 Ireland hear hear But