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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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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 . '" ' - ¦ *• - '