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Parliamentary Proceedings.

tate to declare , that he would rather choose to persevere in the war , even amidst the worst of disasters , and deem such conduct much more safe and honourable , than to conclude a peace with the ptesent ruling powers in France . It was acknowledged by the law of nations , that where tAvo parties AA'ere destroying each other , a third powej- might interfere to promote trarquillity . It AA-as , in the present instance , both our duty and our interest to interfere , and prevent those evils ; and continue our efforts against such a system , aggravated in its effects , and increased in its means 5 against a faction constantly varying the persons in its administration , ike the succession of in theatrical Much did it

} scenes representation * . become surrounding nations to prohibit intercourse with a country where immorality and infidelity go hand in hand ; and to resist oppression , which had grown to so gigantick an extent , that it would , if not crushed , operate to the terror of Europe . It should have been recollected , that a decree had been passed by the Convention , which enacts , that they will not treat with any of the Belligerent Powers , except they first acknowledge the Unity and Indivisibility of the French Republic . How could we with propriety do this ? How did wt knowthat if \ vc did . we should have any

, ,, security that- this treaty AVOUIC ! be kept ? In every point of view , therefore , lie saw that the hazard of war would be preferable to the calamities which an improA'ident peace would bring upon this country . At five in the morning the House divided , when there appeared , Against the Amendment , 277- —^ For it , 59 , Majority in support of Government , 21 S . . Md . Lord Clifden reported the Address , and on the question for its passing being

put , Mr . Fox rose , and enquired , ifjt was the intention pf Gentlemen opposite to him ,-to submit the treaties lately entered into with Russja and Sardinia to the particular consideration of the House ; which their importance required . The Chancellor of the Exchequer replied , that they were not intended for particular discussion , but were to be considered in the Cpmmhtee of Supply . Mr . Fox then said , that he would take the first opportunity of delivering his

-sentiments on those . subjects at large . At present he contented himself AA'ith condemning them in general terms , particularly the treaty with Sardinia ; which he deemed so injurious to the interests of this country as to justify the House in refusing to enable his Majesty to fulfil Jiis stipulation . ; . 23 d .. Mr . Pitt gave notice of his intention to bring forward the Budget on Wednesday se'nnight . It was also resolved , that private business should commence at twp , and public ; business at four , as last year .

27 th .. The report of the Resolution of the Committee for a Supply ; was brought up and agreed to , nem . con . •¦ - . - ¦ Mr . Adam rose to give notice , that he meant to move for leave to bring in a bill ^ for the purpose of rendering the Criminal Law of Scotland the same as that of England , that petty offences should' be tried by Jury , and that there should he a right pi' appeal from the Justiciary of that kingdom to the High Court of Parliament in this . He further meant to move , that particular instructions be given to the Committee , \ vhp to draw the Billto include in the benefit of the Act those senten which

were up , ces passed in the year 1793 . " ' ' ' - Mr . Dimdas , s ' aid , that he had no objection to the disquisition of the conduct of the Legislative capacity of an united kingdom , and which he pledged himself lo prove perfectly legal and necessary . Mr . Sheridan observed ,, that , as both questions must solemnly have the adjudication of Parliament , it was possible at least , that , after the discussion , it may be oi opinion , that the late sentences inflicted upon Mr . Muir , Mr . palmer , and others , were

illegal . In such case it would he exli ' e ' mely unjust that these Gentitir . tn should be out of the reach of being benefited by the determination . ' Ke therefore felt a degree of confidence that no . further measure would be taken lovyaids carrying the sentences imp effect , till the question w ^ s finally discussed . '" ' - ¦ *• - '

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Untitled Article 1
LONDON: Article 1
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS TO CORRESPONDENTS. Article 2
THE FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE. OR GENERAL AND COMPLETE LIBRARY. Article 3
THE PRINCIPLES OF FREE MASONRY EXPLAINED. Article 11
JOHN COUSTOS, FOR FREEMASONRY, Article 19
A VIEW OF THE PROGRESS OF NAVIGATION. Article 22
ON THE PROPRIETY OF MAKING A WILL. Article 24
ANECDOTES OF THE LATE HUGH KELLY. Article 29
EXTRACT FROM AN ESSAY ON INSTINCT. Article 33
THE ORIGIN OF LITERARY JOURNALS. Article 35
LETTER Article 37
LETTER Article 38
ON MAN. Article 38
ON JEALOUSY. Article 40
ON YOUTHFUL COURAGE AND RESOLUTION. Article 41
INVASION. Article 42
ANECDOTES OF JAMES NORTHCOTE, ESQ. Article 48
SURPRIZING INGENUITY. Article 51
CURIOUS ACCOUNT OF THE PHYSICIANS OF ANCIENT EGYPT. Article 52
INSTANCE OF THE POWER OF MUSIC OVER ANIMALS. Article 53
PLAN OF EDUCATION. Article 53
TO THE EDITOR OF THE FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE. Article 56
REMARKS ON THE MUTABILITY OF FORTUNE. Article 57
LONDON CHARACTERIZED. Article 59
LITERARY INTELLIGENCE. Article 59
PARLIAMENTARY PROCEEDINGS. Article 60
STRICTURES ON PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS. Article 69
A CURIOUS FACT. Article 72
POETRY. Article 73
FREEMASON PROLOGUE. Article 74
PROLOGUE WRITTEN FOR THE YOUNG GENTLEMEN, Article 75
RURAL FELICITY: A POEM. Article 76
TO FRIENDSHIP. Article 77
IMPROMPTU Article 77
ON CONTENT. Article 78
ON AN INFANT Article 79
EPITAPH. Article 79
EPITAPH ON A NOBLE LADY. Article 79
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE. Article 80
Untitled Article 83
Untitled Article 83
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Parliamentary Proceedings.

tate to declare , that he would rather choose to persevere in the war , even amidst the worst of disasters , and deem such conduct much more safe and honourable , than to conclude a peace with the ptesent ruling powers in France . It was acknowledged by the law of nations , that where tAvo parties AA'ere destroying each other , a third powej- might interfere to promote trarquillity . It AA-as , in the present instance , both our duty and our interest to interfere , and prevent those evils ; and continue our efforts against such a system , aggravated in its effects , and increased in its means 5 against a faction constantly varying the persons in its administration , ike the succession of in theatrical Much did it

} scenes representation * . become surrounding nations to prohibit intercourse with a country where immorality and infidelity go hand in hand ; and to resist oppression , which had grown to so gigantick an extent , that it would , if not crushed , operate to the terror of Europe . It should have been recollected , that a decree had been passed by the Convention , which enacts , that they will not treat with any of the Belligerent Powers , except they first acknowledge the Unity and Indivisibility of the French Republic . How could we with propriety do this ? How did wt knowthat if \ vc did . we should have any

, ,, security that- this treaty AVOUIC ! be kept ? In every point of view , therefore , lie saw that the hazard of war would be preferable to the calamities which an improA'ident peace would bring upon this country . At five in the morning the House divided , when there appeared , Against the Amendment , 277- —^ For it , 59 , Majority in support of Government , 21 S . . Md . Lord Clifden reported the Address , and on the question for its passing being

put , Mr . Fox rose , and enquired , ifjt was the intention pf Gentlemen opposite to him ,-to submit the treaties lately entered into with Russja and Sardinia to the particular consideration of the House ; which their importance required . The Chancellor of the Exchequer replied , that they were not intended for particular discussion , but were to be considered in the Cpmmhtee of Supply . Mr . Fox then said , that he would take the first opportunity of delivering his

-sentiments on those . subjects at large . At present he contented himself AA'ith condemning them in general terms , particularly the treaty with Sardinia ; which he deemed so injurious to the interests of this country as to justify the House in refusing to enable his Majesty to fulfil Jiis stipulation . ; . 23 d .. Mr . Pitt gave notice of his intention to bring forward the Budget on Wednesday se'nnight . It was also resolved , that private business should commence at twp , and public ; business at four , as last year .

27 th .. The report of the Resolution of the Committee for a Supply ; was brought up and agreed to , nem . con . •¦ - . - ¦ Mr . Adam rose to give notice , that he meant to move for leave to bring in a bill ^ for the purpose of rendering the Criminal Law of Scotland the same as that of England , that petty offences should' be tried by Jury , and that there should he a right pi' appeal from the Justiciary of that kingdom to the High Court of Parliament in this . He further meant to move , that particular instructions be given to the Committee , \ vhp to draw the Billto include in the benefit of the Act those senten which

were up , ces passed in the year 1793 . " ' ' ' - Mr . Dimdas , s ' aid , that he had no objection to the disquisition of the conduct of the Legislative capacity of an united kingdom , and which he pledged himself lo prove perfectly legal and necessary . Mr . Sheridan observed ,, that , as both questions must solemnly have the adjudication of Parliament , it was possible at least , that , after the discussion , it may be oi opinion , that the late sentences inflicted upon Mr . Muir , Mr . palmer , and others , were

illegal . In such case it would he exli ' e ' mely unjust that these Gentitir . tn should be out of the reach of being benefited by the determination . ' Ke therefore felt a degree of confidence that no . further measure would be taken lovyaids carrying the sentences imp effect , till the question w ^ s finally discussed . '" ' - ¦ *• - '

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