The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-03-21

wholly derived from land, bat he was not afraid Of
the effects of the eorn-aw repeal and should support
the measure. MIR. b. Barring finished the debate of
the night the same side, and the discussion was
once more adjourned.
Feb. 2Oth, the adjourned debate was resumed by
Mr.. c. Bruce, who opposed the government propo-
sition. Mr. p. Sciopc, and Mr. Nuvidgate, follow
cd on the same side. Mr.. D'isneli closed the de-
bate with brilliant and powerful speech, which oc-
cnpled nearly three hours He attacked the pro-
| mier ana ms supporters IN most bitter style.
When Mr.. D'israeli had finished, the debate was
adjourned ill the 23d ult
Feb 23d.-in reply TO Mr.. o'Connell, Sir Robert
Feel said t was not the intention Of the government
TO bring IN any measures in reference to Ireland 10
| take precedence OF the commercial measures under
| the consideration Of Parliament.
The adjourned debate WINS then resumed by Mr.
Z. Butler who replied at great length TO the argu-
ments urged by Mr. Drsracli He would give his
cordial support TO government. Mr. M. Gore and Mr.
| Fitzgerald spoke on the same side. Sir q. Clark
| showed the extent Of the potato malsdy, and said
that last year in February, the price Of potatoes In
Convent Garden market was Sos. per ton, and now
| the price was l60s. per ton. After several other
member. had spoken, the debate was adjourned.
Feb. 2Ah.-The adjourned debate was resumed
government measure. Lord lngestine condemned
1t. Mr. Treawney said he should give il his hearty
| support. The Chancellor of tho Exchequer spoke
| at great length in favor of the measure He might
be charged with political cowsrdice, but was afraid
to retain party coanenion a. the expense of great
public interests. Mr.. Ferrard made violent speech,
and catechised various members who had gone ever
to the premier. II was received with uproarious
mrth. The debate was then adjourned ill the 26ih
Feb. 25th.-The House was occupied with rail-
way bills, and some routine Of business Of little
interest. boz .......-.. II. .n... ... .... ..
Feb. 26th.-Cspt Tyre took the oaths and his
seat. Sir r. Peel stated that soon the dscisoa
OF the House was had upon the corn-laws he should
90 with the other articles Of the tariff rs rapidly
as possible, and in regular order.
The adjourned debate then resumed by Mr.
Ross, who warmly supported the government meas
ure. Mr.. Denison thought the proposition to repeal
the corn'aw was great mistake. Mr. Brotherton
conended that II the duty Of the premier to open
the ports and admit food for the people. Mr. Chris
opher believed the measure would njure the COM
mercsl, manufacturing. and agricultural interests.
Mr.. Cardwel thought 1t a beneficial measure. Mr..
Finch took comprehensive review OF the areu-
menis adduced in It's support; contending in con
clusion, that II was unjust to the agriculturists
who, for half century, had embarked so large an
amount OF capital on the faith Of protection. Mr..
seymour new member, concluded, from the fact
that the farmers Of Doretshire in favor of pro-
lection, that the whole country entertained the same
opinion Mr.. Villiers made long speech. He
conended that the object Of the protectionats was 70
keep up the price Of to the prejudice Of the in
terests of the poor The debate was then sd-
journed.
Feb 9th and 2sth.-The Marquis of Worcester
took the oaths and his seat for the county OF Gou-
| cesler.
Sir R. Peel stated that the only Office actually va
c1nt was that Of chief commissioner of woods and
forests. Two OF commissioners Of treasury had
rendered their designations, which would be accept.
ed, and their Offices filled up; in the mean time they
continued to perform their usual duties.
The adjourned debate was then resumed by Mr.
G. Banks, who maintained that the free-trade meas
ures could only be carried by an unprncipIed union
of ministeriasts and radicals. He urged the pro.
priety of appealing TO the country.
Mr.. Golden took his seat, for the first time after
| a long illness, and was warmly greeted. He made
a long and very able and eloquent speech. He COM
planned that one-half of the long discussion they
had had was taken up with censures on the con-
duct of the government, and the other half with
specuations TO the necessity Of appealing to
the country; but he believed the country would
have little sympathy in the quarrel between the
opposite party and their leader. They wanted
to appeal to the country, but he felt satisfied
House--their party was broken up, and there
had been detection Of all the intelligence and nde-
pendence that belonged to il formerly. In forming
an estimate of public opinion, they must take into
account that the whole of the represent yes Of the
metropolitan districts and the Representatives of all
the large towns Of England, Ireland, and Scotland
were in favor Of free trade He then referred TO tho
steps that had been lately taken by the league to
contravene the power the landlords in the coun-
ties, and he could assure them that the moro the
profession party wiresd, ne more they were deter
mined to carry out the principle. He was aston
shed at all the WORKOUT fallscies, the buried ghoss
that had been again dragged forward in the course
Of the debate. They appeared TO be perfectly I'M
conscious that the whole world was laughing at
Them Mr. Golden then read letters from the gem
tlemen extensively engaged in the letting of lands,
in order to show that in almost every instance Of
late, land had been eagerly bought up an increas-
ed price, showing that there was no real apprehen-
sion that it would be deteriorated in value He had
little doubt, when the question was fully under
stood, that they would all be freetraders The
Duke of Wellington had himself declared that all
taxes which were not for the benefit of the state,
ought to be abolished, and why should they impose
and maintain taxes for their own private benefit.
Mr.. Spooner followed, and said he thought it UNI
fairthat the taxed industry. Of England should be
exposed to composition with the untaxed produce of
foreign nations. Lord George Bentnck made few
remarks against the government measure.
The House then divided, when there appeared
For the amendment. ..-.... .240
For the motion. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 7
Majority in favor Of the motion. .......97
The House adjourned at half.past three o'clock.
on Saturday morning, the 18th ult ..l ..aGa
Lord J. Russell took view of the various prop
ostons which were then before the committee There
was one for imports, fixed duty of IS. on foreign
corn He did not believe that that proposition
would raise the price of corn So. quarter--on the
contrary, he agreed with Mr.. Senior, and others,
that it would not raise it more than Ia. quarter
but at the present time he could no vote for prop
osition which would not be final adjustment Of tho
corn-aws, and which would keep the farmer in a
prolonged state Of agitation. He could not bring
himself 70 assist in carrying out the amendmen, Of
Mr.. Viiers (" 's'
After few words from the Marquis of CRANKY.
confused discussion arose, in the midst of which