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Report Of The Proceedings Of The British Parliament.
Lord Kinnoul , the Duke of Afhol , and Lord Grenville against it . The Duke of Bedford replied , and Lord Guildford explained , after which the previous question was put , aud carried without a division , Friday , ig . The Lord Chancellor , in a speech of more than two hours , entered into all the arguments for and against the Peerage of the Earl of Errol , and concluded by declaring that in his judgment his titles were valid . The Peers confirmed this opinion , and Lord Errol ' s election as one of the sixteen Representatives of the Scots Peerage is confirmed ; but without allowing costs on the Petition .
DISMISSAL OF MINISTERS . Tuesday , 30 . The Duke of Bedford , after some preliminary observations , moved an Address to his Majesty , setting forth the calamitous state of the nation , and the incapacity of his Ministers ; and praying him to dismiss them from his Councils forever , as a necessary preliminary to the salvation of the state . His Grace declared , that neither the misrepresentations of Ministers , nor the charges they had repeatedly thrown out against him , would have deterred him from the performance of what he thought his duty to his King and Country , but foreseeing
what would be the fate of his present Motion , and finding that all he could say would be in vain , he was determined to retire , and trouble them no longer ; reserving , however , the right of returning whenever he should have reason to hope that his exertions could benefit his country . The Duke of Grafton , in a pathetic speech , implored their Lordships to consi ; . der the situation of the country , enforced the Duke of Bedford ' s arguments , and concluded , by saying , that after having claimed the privilege of stating his reasons to his sovereign , he should withdraw from public life .
Lord Grenville , with much warmth , complained of the attempt to remove him from his Majesty ' s service at a time when his exertions , which were always actuated by zeal and honesty , might be of use . The Duke of Athol , the Duke of Leeds , the Lord Chancellor , the Lords Romney and Darnley , defended Ministry , and spoke against the motion . The Marquis of Lansdowne . and the Earl of Guildford supported it . After which the House divided—Contents 14—Non Contents 91—Majority 77 . Friday , June 2 . His Majesty ' s Message relative to the Mutiny at the More being of the
read , Lord Grenville , in a few words , lamented the necessity proceeding , and regretted , that those who had been the pride and defence of the country should have turned their backs upon the enemy in the hour of danger , and become mutinous in the moment of distress . Convinced that there could be but one opinion in that House , and but one sentiment in the breast of every friend to his country , he did not think it necessary to take up their time in support pf an Address to his Majesty , which he moved , and which , as usual , was an echo of the speech . It was agreed to turn . con .
Tuesday 6 . The two Bills for making it a capital offence to seduce soldiers and sailors from their duty and allegiance , and to prevent all communication with the ships whose crews are in a state of mutiny , were brought up from the Commons , and passed through all their different stages .
House Of Commons.
HOUSE OF COMMONS .
TiiunsDAY , May 16 , ( - Continued . . ) T \ yfTR Pitt threw himself on the candour and impartiality of the House , jyl Mr Fox in an able speech , took a vi & w of Mr . Pitt ' s financial measures , which he severely blamed , and as highly approved of the remonstrances made bv the Bank . He gave his hearty assent to the resolutions . After a few words from Mr . Smith and Mr . Thornton , the House then divided upon the first resolution , when the numbers appeared—Ayes , 66—Noes , 206--* AlTtheo ' lher resolutions were negatived without a division , except that whitfc
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Report Of The Proceedings Of The British Parliament.
Lord Kinnoul , the Duke of Afhol , and Lord Grenville against it . The Duke of Bedford replied , and Lord Guildford explained , after which the previous question was put , aud carried without a division , Friday , ig . The Lord Chancellor , in a speech of more than two hours , entered into all the arguments for and against the Peerage of the Earl of Errol , and concluded by declaring that in his judgment his titles were valid . The Peers confirmed this opinion , and Lord Errol ' s election as one of the sixteen Representatives of the Scots Peerage is confirmed ; but without allowing costs on the Petition .
DISMISSAL OF MINISTERS . Tuesday , 30 . The Duke of Bedford , after some preliminary observations , moved an Address to his Majesty , setting forth the calamitous state of the nation , and the incapacity of his Ministers ; and praying him to dismiss them from his Councils forever , as a necessary preliminary to the salvation of the state . His Grace declared , that neither the misrepresentations of Ministers , nor the charges they had repeatedly thrown out against him , would have deterred him from the performance of what he thought his duty to his King and Country , but foreseeing
what would be the fate of his present Motion , and finding that all he could say would be in vain , he was determined to retire , and trouble them no longer ; reserving , however , the right of returning whenever he should have reason to hope that his exertions could benefit his country . The Duke of Grafton , in a pathetic speech , implored their Lordships to consi ; . der the situation of the country , enforced the Duke of Bedford ' s arguments , and concluded , by saying , that after having claimed the privilege of stating his reasons to his sovereign , he should withdraw from public life .
Lord Grenville , with much warmth , complained of the attempt to remove him from his Majesty ' s service at a time when his exertions , which were always actuated by zeal and honesty , might be of use . The Duke of Athol , the Duke of Leeds , the Lord Chancellor , the Lords Romney and Darnley , defended Ministry , and spoke against the motion . The Marquis of Lansdowne . and the Earl of Guildford supported it . After which the House divided—Contents 14—Non Contents 91—Majority 77 . Friday , June 2 . His Majesty ' s Message relative to the Mutiny at the More being of the
read , Lord Grenville , in a few words , lamented the necessity proceeding , and regretted , that those who had been the pride and defence of the country should have turned their backs upon the enemy in the hour of danger , and become mutinous in the moment of distress . Convinced that there could be but one opinion in that House , and but one sentiment in the breast of every friend to his country , he did not think it necessary to take up their time in support pf an Address to his Majesty , which he moved , and which , as usual , was an echo of the speech . It was agreed to turn . con .
Tuesday 6 . The two Bills for making it a capital offence to seduce soldiers and sailors from their duty and allegiance , and to prevent all communication with the ships whose crews are in a state of mutiny , were brought up from the Commons , and passed through all their different stages .
House Of Commons.
HOUSE OF COMMONS .
TiiunsDAY , May 16 , ( - Continued . . ) T \ yfTR Pitt threw himself on the candour and impartiality of the House , jyl Mr Fox in an able speech , took a vi & w of Mr . Pitt ' s financial measures , which he severely blamed , and as highly approved of the remonstrances made bv the Bank . He gave his hearty assent to the resolutions . After a few words from Mr . Smith and Mr . Thornton , the House then divided upon the first resolution , when the numbers appeared—Ayes , 66—Noes , 206--* AlTtheo ' lher resolutions were negatived without a division , except that whitfc