The daily union., 1846-05-02

less for some time past, they have all wished the
abolition Of the cornaws. Now they wish their
total abolition. They are distinguished by the dif-
erent degrees ofther zeal for reform but they seek
the same end. Thus, in that noble country, all
parties restrain themselves to the letter and spirit
OF lne constitution. l have recently been IN Eng
land An immense question is agtated there; but |
nave never heard 1t said that the queen wished or
ala not wish the abolition of the corn-aws heard
1t said Peel has formed resolution, Russell an
other. Did this mean that that noble England,
which would not bow 70 the hereditary will Of the
Stuarts, OF the House Of Nassau, or of Brunswick,
had bowed TO the individual will of the illustrous
son of a cotton-spinner' The idea is ridiculous.
But, gentlemen what is il that Peel and Russell
representa- They stand for the will Of the country.
taking shape in the mind Of single man. They
foresee the warts Of the country. Out of this
foresight they construct their opinions; they
obey the country, not through the rude force
OF tumut but as enlightened reason obeys
the truth which il discovers and recognises.
These are for the time, for days or for years,
the tnegnGts country. They govern, and the eoun'
try governs through them. Behold with what sc.
curity the greatest Of Notwithstanding TO every
private fortune, which robs some, TO say, to the
proht Of Others-ls going on without one conflict
and without one cry against the queen She passes
on TRANQUILITY through all difficulties, guarded by
general respect and affection. Her life is precious
TO all; Should it close suddenly, her death would
be deep grief to all England but il would be TO no
man cause OF alarm Applause
uentemen, behold the true model Of representa-
1--WE government For myself, from my youth up,
have pursued IT, | desired it under the restora-
ton. have desired nothing else Then was UNI
KNOWN and IN my obseurity | could never attract
the attention of those august personakes-one OF
them seated on the throne the other about 10 take
his place there. Unknown 10 them, and they un-
known to me- could not estimate them personally.
Why did then decide for one Of them so boldly
against the other IL was an idea for which 1 deci-
ded. In 1923 had written that word, since
become renowned the King reigns, he does
not govern | had written il in 1923. Do
you believe that when wrote it in 1899 do not
still hold to in 1916 No! it is still my thought
They tell US often that what we seek will come To
be, but that it will come late. Well be il so. |
recall the noble language Of German writer who,
in alusion to opinions which triumph late, has ut
tered the noble words, which | ask permission here
TO cite: Il will place my bark on the lofiest promon-
tory Of the beach, and will wait the rising Of the
waters TO make il Aoat' II is true, that in sustain
ing this opinion place my bark far slof, but not,
as believe, at an inaccessible elevation"
The speech Of the orator was followed by a long
and sustained excitement. The sitting was sus
pended for more than twenty minutes. The minis
ter of the interior claimed the right to reply. We
may hereafter give a brief summary of his argn-
ment. On the next day, the proposition of M.
Remusat was rejected by 232 votes against 1874;
majority for the ministers 45.