Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-08-09
foreign Mus.
PARLIAMENT.

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on the part Of Government Is aud er resisfsRo
10 every thing like breach Of the peace and Of ORDER
20 be ptcparedAs HorE ARH-to enforce measures O
the preservation Of the peace In ireland -
The Canada Wheat Bill passed the House OF Lords Of
the sih all.
Ia the IousE CoNNoNS the Irish Arms Bill has still
occupied a attention. On Monday, the l7th u the fur
consideration OF the bill postponed the following
Thursday.
HOUSE will resolve itself committee for the purpose
taking consideration the ct the discomfort al
present prevailing Ireland with a the redress OF
grievance and to the establishment OF system OF just
and impartial government in that OF the United King
dom"
This motion discussed during the remainder OF the
OF That day, and resumed again the following
Monday the 10th u aud continued three DAYS. when the
question taken, which resulted Of course the triumph
the Ministry, and consequently the loss OF the notion
The 2i3 TO l6i. Majority against the motion ~
During the debate Upon the above notion Sir Robert Peel
he dscamod the idea Of csorting ccrminaton-
lie anxious tina, there should be deliberate inquiry
into the oi Ireland but he could agree To Mr. o.
Bens motion, because II would imply want of confidence
IN the Government. He denied the accusation that Ire
land had been treated in parsmonous spirit contrasting
the voted for Scotland with those OF Ireland the latter
being much greater than the former lie argued
that Ireland heavily taxed England, and dcien
cd the appointments made by the Government rs TO the fosi
Office contract about which much had been said IL
given Scotchman because he bid the cheapest and
he r r. PeeD the thing had passed from the IT.
shuan. "a augh) Sir X. Peel declared that the inlen
ton the Government had been fairly towards Ire
landto fulfil the spirit OF the law nbolishing cNl dI>ao
ties m that country, and establishing equality between the
Catholic aud the Protestant lie examined the proposals
made 10 remedy the evils complained of and expressed his
desire without reference TO party tn apply himself 10
deliberate and how far law may bc properly applied i'r
the purpose redressng grievance that may exist IN
th, social condition of Ireland. Referring the political
state Of Ireland the night hon. baronet said
"My opinon-and isone have often given expression
tony opinion that there ought be perfect civil
quality far the law is concerned. have stated be-
fore at the time the benches opposite when, If
had any exciting prejudice, that the time TO
do So vet there stated broadly that the Government
Il. II s.. srtf .tprNa
its principles practical effect (Cheers then stated. aud
now again state that know of no office for which the
Roman Catholic ought to be held disqualified loud
Cheers thc professional claims Of Roman Catholic
gentleman stood high enough 10 command the situation,
would say once that the religion he proiesSod should
no, exclude him the Judicial seat (Cheers.) lnrcs
nee, To civil offices, have often said, that the fact O gem
ean belonging the Roman Catholic religion, ought 10
be no impairment to his obtaining them
With respect Church OF Ireland, Sir Robert Peel
said ~
"S now approach that much difficult and com.
pcared questionable religious question. The hon. and
learned member from Bath (Mr. Roebuck) calls upon
for pledge that will TO the abolition OF the esab
lscd church OF ireland, and tells me- that If am not pre-
pared to give that pledge other will occupy my place
ON these benches and give that pledge Sir quite concur
with the hon. and learned member that, TO
say, YOU attempt 1t You will be deprived OF power must
Doe a subordinate consideration. II did think that ought
the destruction OF the established church V
Ireland saw il Is n matter of much importance, for
10 be deferred from stating fear OF the consequences
or by OF majority OF the House. II did think that
pursuance OF my duty minister OF the Crown, Teconi
mend that the House and take the consequences
il thought that right, should not consider It OF
Importance that the state oil public opinion might pre-
my in office If the consequence OF adopt
ing that policy would be the sacrifice OF office, should be
perfectly willing make that sacrifice, and devove ON 9th
ss the responsibility o the situation hold Sir, the hon
and learned for Bath proposes that the whole OF the
ecclesiastical OF Ireland should be appropriated
the purposes OF the state; the hon and learned membc
considers the established church OF that country is badge
Slavery and conquest proof OF domination, as AN 10
suit on the people Sir regard the church OF Ire
land in such ghr don't believe the people OF Ireland s.
Sir Robert Peel. alter repeating MS w.
the union, then recapulaed the policy which Govern
ment intended TO adopt towards Ireland -
al asked what | intend pursue N.ou
cheers from the Opptsion) am prepared pursue tina
which consider have overwhelmingly, to admin
the Government Of Ireland upon the principles of
tice and mpartialty. (Cheers.) prepared recog
nize the principle established by law, that there shall be
equality of civil privileges Hear, hear prepared
respect OF the franchise, to give substantial and
fictitious right of suffrage la respect the social cond
OF Ireland prepared alsObut that Is matter
for legislation, aud all feel that partial legislation
wl be proper efiectye-we prepared 10 consider
ine relations Of landlord and deliberately and oil the
important questions involved therein. Hear, hear With
respect the established church, have already stated that
prepared make alteration IN the law 10y
which that church and It's shall be impaired
Cheers and counter cheers IL said the other hand
why do you noihingl Why stand with folded amsl Why
don't you bring in measures once2 know what
dency there particularly in quarters press for
real circumstances before u.s. and 10 the in the pos
session Of the Government. Demands may be made for
upon which rely for the suppression OF dis
turbanre. Sir claim Tor the Government the entire right
Judge with regard the discretion 10 be exercised either
the application the existing laws an appeal
Parlim,ni for Hear, heari am noashanod
setting with iorbeaance and moderation IN matters Of
this Kind. lCheers believe, that Whatever be the ca-
Inous Tor new restrictions and powers, hasty and
pecipan demand for them does not add 10 tile strength
OF the executive. Henr think that the agitation which
exists IN Iceland proceed without ranging the
side Of the Government msny who must be alarmed at the
consequences which must inevitably flow from that ugita
hon"
Lord John Russell declared that Sir Robert Peels speech
had given him satisfaction. Lord John Russell spoke
OF the condition OF Ireland in these TERMS:
THAT this Of things Is serious no can doubt
alarming few will deny but the fear with which It
ought inspire US should he rather OF that sort which the
great Lord Chatham described as 'magnnuimous ieuf-n
fear Of doing Injustice fear lest should do the
great part which have to perform fear accompanied
by every consideration which should make us acquainted
with the extent ct the danger, and by every precnu'n
which should make us know how TO avoid IT. Hear hear
Now, Sir with respect the avoidance Of the danger dit
terent courses have been advised"
Tie then denounced the policy Of the Government. Lord
John Russell argued that there ought 60 be perfect equality
Of privileges between the two countries, and referred tC
the various remedies which have Of late been much dis
cu-sed for tranquizing and satisfying Ireland His lord
ship characterized the present position Of the Irish Church
ne gross anomaly Lord J. Russell concluded hi speed
with an emphatic appeal In favor Of cOncntoy policy
Lord PalmerstoH complained that the Government hu,
given indication Of the policy 1t intended 10 pursue
wards Ireland.
lie oppressed strong ropuynanco to uc repeal &c i
nnion but the satedhs conviction that Ircan,
had many real grievances complain Of As the PRO
icstant Church in Ireland he thought tha establishment
ought o. be- reduced. Lord Punerston explained his
Of the course which the Government ought adopt t
following words
''1he grievances Of Ireland had been amply and temper
nely stated IN the OF this debate; but nOiitsand
ing his the Government were either unable unwilling
hold the slightest prospect that they prepared
take any steps for the removal Of those grievances. cu
from the Oppositonl The Government seemed 10 forge
that they still In opposition, and they appeared
think that their policy ought be sui obstruction IT,
thought that the responsible ministers Of the Crown ought
be- prepared what measures they 10 adopt
which they themselves admitted a. Doc one not only
anxiety. but Of danger" (Opposuon ChccrsJ
A good deal ui feeling manifested 300 the British Par
hmcnt ON the question OF making provision for c bus
band Of the Princes Augusta OF Cambridge, aud OF pIyiu
salary to tho King Of Hanover Mr.. Hume opposed r
motion with ali his might. The claim was placed OF
lIlrI .Lurf.