The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-02-20


INK population He proved from statistical returns
had beou great increase in the foreign exports Of the
country and that the result upon the revenue though In
the last four years reduction had been made In the Gus
toms duties 10 the amount Of 81 600 900 aad upwards
and In the Excise duties to the Of O0 had
been equally ,atsiacsory ne then aavsed to consds
OF either trade revenue namely to considerations Of
moraly and showed that in ls4a when prices and high
Of crime but that in lsl3 things had taken favor
able turn and that sA4 and s45 the decrease com
he Ss the
tive abundance contributed greatly to the promotion Of
morality He showed that these advantages had been
purchased by any dstriment to the agricultural interest
Protection TO that interest had been dimnshed and yet
had not suffered any damage in consequence Of that d.
dinuon which had taken place in the duties paid upon
foreign hRx foreign WOOL foreign cattle pigs lard &c
He contended that hs was justified IN proceeding with
the further removal Of protecting duties By the crafty
ing results which had been produced the removal Of
those which he had already repealed. Il right that
he should state that Notwithstanding the conviction
opinion that the charge Of altering corn laws ought
not to devoive upon him Minister OF the Crown He
no could longer meet the annual motion Of honorable
members opposite with direct and that there
fore he could no longer continue contest the SUBJ
lect with advantages TO those who had hitherto hsncred
him with their confidence During the course Of last
autumn great calamity had visited the united
There was great danger of scarcity otha article which
formed considerable supply Of the food Of the country
was the duty Of government to meet that DANGER and
m s ny; mi
was IN possession. 1t was possible for them to maintain
in their present integrity tho existing corn laws His
opinion was that was quite impossible for them to do
He then described the which induced
him early 10 November to think that necessary
on the Importation Of foreign produces and read CON
secutively the information which Government had
siso from aSrosd and which i. as ussyinS
him in the conclusions to which he had come first early
in November, and afterwards early in December. He
next read the information which he had received from
England Scotland and Ireland relative to the failure
potato crops and hoped that those whs had prec
allowance for it, difcul position Tho right hon.
baronet then entered into heightened statement rela-
statement in Office and TO state that no had
given notice that evening that early day next week
was his intention to submit to the House Of
the greatest importance relative to commercial poll
cy He would not anticipate the discussion that
evening. as he was anxious to disconnect that which
considsrstions After expressing hope that he had
satisfied the House that his motives honest,
to he &c csarSs s
guilty Of treason to the agricultural interest He had
stated and over again. that the power which
again he had been msnacsd with that penalty Now, he
valued not power for m patronage Personal objects he
Of them he had stated that he required other reward
but the that he served them a. faithful
ed MOTTO be relieved from it with perfect honor far
from being penalty, would be to- him the greatest Of
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ssrvile tenure He would hold it by other obliga.
ton than that Of serving the public interests He
conservative policy both st home and abroad contendng
that he had put end to the Of disaection,
ly that OF reconcng the action Of ancient
chy and . proud arstocracy with that Of reformed
Lord John Russell next rose to give an explanation
his conduct during the recent nteregnum in the minis
tryan explanation which he would have postponed to
II would DO for his convenience no made at early
period of the session He then stated the
under which he had been called upon BY her majesty
that subject He should have declined under ordinary
circumstances to accept once himself as bis party were
IN minority o. ninety or hundred IN the House Of
long, to dissolution Of Parliament When no mention
ed to her majesty that such was his feeling she placed
in his hand document by Sir Robert Peel In which he
promised to give every facility in his power to his
cessor whoever that person ght be- for the settlement
OF the question Of the laws He then read the fol-
lowing letter to the Queen =
CHEsHAM PLAcE, Dec. l6, lsl5
Lord John Russell presents his humble duty to your
majesty. and has the honor to submit to your majesty
the following considerations Sir Robert Pee letter
to your msjesy communicated to Lord John Russell q,
Osborn House, offers the support Of Br Robert Peel to
his provided their should be found
ed certain principles which thsre explained and
interests to be affected The which Sur Robert
Peel had in contemplation appear to have been present
Il no distant psriod By emnaion
ties relief TO occupie Of land from burthens by which
they are affected far as may be practicable
Upon full consideration Of these proposals. Lord John
Russell prepared sssent the opening Of tho ports
and to the fiscal relief which II intended to afford
Iy, that by which duties would. after suspsoson or
temporary repeal, be reimposed and again diminished
The advantage given thereby to the land .ppesrs
TO him moro apparent than real the uncertainty OF prices
future ssrs would be ~ and the
Irritating the merchant and manufacturer In this view
tenance andsapport Of the agricultural class entirely
ticpsts So great an object as the seement Of this
~ the support Of Sir Robert Peers administration had
they proposed such measure But rs Lord John Rus
sell placed at present he could not himself propose
measure against which the weight ofargument, as well
the harvest been plentiful and cheap. might have
but the restoration of duty ser suspension,h all
the appearance Of the reensctnent Of protective law
should the proposal Of an date repeal instead Of
immediate suspension and ultimate repeal Of the
lawprscluds SirR Peel from sording that support to the
new government which he sponfansously and hand
aomey offered in his letter Of the 10th Lord
John Russell must hunbly decline the task gracious
g .h Ss sonr q s RS
shows the inexpcdency Of pledging him to the outline
poses therefore, would have be considered in detail
BY those alone who may be in your Msjestys service
Lord John Russell trusts that your Majesty will attribute
the reluctance which he feels TO undertake the govern
mont without previous knowledge Of opinion Of Sir
Robert Peel to the extent hero stated TO his very deep
Of the injury the country may sustain from the
lection Of measure Of such vital and not
desire TO obtain security for those who may be in
power.
He then told Her Majesty that the case was alter
cd, and that he would consult with his former col
leagues on the subject He did So and they thought that
the new government ought to know what were the In
tsnticns Of the late ministry the subject but Str
Peel had given him ord Russsi to undsrstand that
he did not think for the bsnsh Of the public service
that he should 70 his successor the details
Of his intended measure. He Lord RasseiD had then
drawn outline Of his own nsssure and had wished
10 communicate II 70 Sir Robert Peel in order that he
might II pessibIe obtain his consent to II along with
that of Sr Roberts late colleagues Sir T. Peel how
had thought not reasonable that person not In
the service Of the should be consulted the de-
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