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House Of Commons.
Sir Watkin Lewes and Alderman Newnham in reply observed , that it being bnderstood that the session was not likely so soon to terminate as had ately been intended , there would be ample time to discuss and go through with the Bill , which was then ordered to be printed . 18 . The Lord Viscount Hinchinbroke took the oaths and his seat for Huntingdonshire . . The London Militia Bill was read a second time . The House then proceeded-to St . James ' s , accompanied by the Lords , with the Address to the King .
20 . The City of London Militia Bill went through a Committee , and was ordered to be engrossed . The intent of this Bill is to destroy the 900 Trained Bands of" the City , and to form two regiments of 600 men each ; the officers to be nominated by his Majesty . Mr . Sheridan very strongly opposed the Bill , and moved to adjourn the debate on it . The House divided ; for Mr . Sheridan ' s motion 12 ; against it , 70 . Mr . Pitt moved the thanks of the House to the Managers for the Commons , the Trial of MrSumner and others of the East-India party
on Mr . Hastings . . , friends to Mr . Hastings , opposed it , directing much of their arguments and observations against Mr . Burke , for the severity of his language towards Mr . Hastings on the trial . The previous question being moved , it was negatived , 55 against 21 . The motion for thanks was carried , 50 against 21 . The Speaker then said to the Managers : " GENTLEMEN
, . . " It is mv duty to communicate to you the Thanks of this House , forth * manner in which you have discharged a most arduous trust , on an occasion highly interesting to the honour and justice of the nation . . ¦ " The subject to which your attention has been directed , was intricate and extensive beyond example : you have proved , that it was well suited to your industry and eloquence , the exertions of which have conferred honour , not on onlbut this whose credit is intimatelconnected with
yourselves y , on House , y j-Dur own . A forcible admonition has been given , on this occasion , to all per , sons in situations of high and important national trust , that they can neither be removed by distance , or sheltered by power , from the vigilance and authority of this House , which is possessed of no privilege more important than that by which it is enabled to bring public delinquents to the bar of public justice , and thus to preserve , or rescue from dishonour , the British name and
character . . " But in addressing you on this occasion , and in considering the beneficial consequences to be expected from this proceeding , it is impossible not to advert to the increased security which the Constitution has derived in the course of it , from the recognition and full confirmation of the principle , that an impeachment is not discontinued by a dissolution of Parliament ; a principle essential to the privileges of this House , and to the independent and effectual administration of public justice
. " Under these impressions , suggested by the nature and importance of your trust , and by the manner in which you have discharged it , I obey , with the utmost satisfaction , the commands of this House , by stating tp you their resolution . " That the Thanks of this House be g iven to the Members who were appointed the Managers of the Impeachment- against Warren Hastings , Esq . for their management in their discharge of the trust reposed in them . "
Mr . Burke , on the part of the Managers , made a suitable answer . Mr . Dundas moved the thanks of the House to Lord Hood , & c . as in the House of Lords , which , after a debate of considerable length , was agreed to . The House adjourned to Monday se ' nnight .
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House Of Commons.
Sir Watkin Lewes and Alderman Newnham in reply observed , that it being bnderstood that the session was not likely so soon to terminate as had ately been intended , there would be ample time to discuss and go through with the Bill , which was then ordered to be printed . 18 . The Lord Viscount Hinchinbroke took the oaths and his seat for Huntingdonshire . . The London Militia Bill was read a second time . The House then proceeded-to St . James ' s , accompanied by the Lords , with the Address to the King .
20 . The City of London Militia Bill went through a Committee , and was ordered to be engrossed . The intent of this Bill is to destroy the 900 Trained Bands of" the City , and to form two regiments of 600 men each ; the officers to be nominated by his Majesty . Mr . Sheridan very strongly opposed the Bill , and moved to adjourn the debate on it . The House divided ; for Mr . Sheridan ' s motion 12 ; against it , 70 . Mr . Pitt moved the thanks of the House to the Managers for the Commons , the Trial of MrSumner and others of the East-India party
on Mr . Hastings . . , friends to Mr . Hastings , opposed it , directing much of their arguments and observations against Mr . Burke , for the severity of his language towards Mr . Hastings on the trial . The previous question being moved , it was negatived , 55 against 21 . The motion for thanks was carried , 50 against 21 . The Speaker then said to the Managers : " GENTLEMEN
, . . " It is mv duty to communicate to you the Thanks of this House , forth * manner in which you have discharged a most arduous trust , on an occasion highly interesting to the honour and justice of the nation . . ¦ " The subject to which your attention has been directed , was intricate and extensive beyond example : you have proved , that it was well suited to your industry and eloquence , the exertions of which have conferred honour , not on onlbut this whose credit is intimatelconnected with
yourselves y , on House , y j-Dur own . A forcible admonition has been given , on this occasion , to all per , sons in situations of high and important national trust , that they can neither be removed by distance , or sheltered by power , from the vigilance and authority of this House , which is possessed of no privilege more important than that by which it is enabled to bring public delinquents to the bar of public justice , and thus to preserve , or rescue from dishonour , the British name and
character . . " But in addressing you on this occasion , and in considering the beneficial consequences to be expected from this proceeding , it is impossible not to advert to the increased security which the Constitution has derived in the course of it , from the recognition and full confirmation of the principle , that an impeachment is not discontinued by a dissolution of Parliament ; a principle essential to the privileges of this House , and to the independent and effectual administration of public justice
. " Under these impressions , suggested by the nature and importance of your trust , and by the manner in which you have discharged it , I obey , with the utmost satisfaction , the commands of this House , by stating tp you their resolution . " That the Thanks of this House be g iven to the Members who were appointed the Managers of the Impeachment- against Warren Hastings , Esq . for their management in their discharge of the trust reposed in them . "
Mr . Burke , on the part of the Managers , made a suitable answer . Mr . Dundas moved the thanks of the House to Lord Hood , & c . as in the House of Lords , which , after a debate of considerable length , was agreed to . The House adjourned to Monday se ' nnight .