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convenient to the working classes . He should , therefore , move , ' « hat an humble Address be presented to his Majesty , that he will be graciously pleased to take such steps with respect to the copper coinage of this kingdom , as may be best adapted to the convenience of the laborious poor . ' On this subject he could not trust his Majesty ' s Ministers , who had given too many proofs of improvidence in the most interesting of the public concerns . After some further conversation the Bill was read a third time , and passed with the single dissentient voice of Mr . M . Browne ; and Mr . Sheridan ' s Address was
put and carried without a division . Mr . Dundas informed the House , that Sir John Jervis , with fifteen sail of the Line , had sought , pursued , attacked , and vanquished a Spanish Fleet of 27 sail of the Line . The result was the capture of two ships of 112 guns , one of So , and one of 74 ! ( Torrents of applause burst from the whole House . ) He then moved , ' That the Thanks of this House be given to Admiral Sir John Jervis , for his able , splendid , and gallant conduct , in the important and decisive victory obtained by him over the fleet of his most Catholic Majesty , on the 14 th of February
last . ' Mr . Fox seconded the motion , and said , that he considered the victory of the gallant Admiral as the most brilliant exploit in the annals of our Navy . Mr . Kecne moved a laudable Address to His Majesty , begging him to confer some signal mark of favour on the gallant Admiral . This Mr . Dundas opposed , as interfering with bis Majesty ' s discretion . Sir Charles Bunbury seconded Mr . Keene ' s Address , and thought that one of the prizes would furnish an appropriate name for Sir John . He proposed to call
him El Salvador del Mundo , the Saviour of the World . The Chancellor of the Exchequer was sorry that any Member should wish to trench upon the prerogatives of the Crown . From the Crown had proceeded the marks of distinction conferred upon Keppel , Howe , and Marlborough , and he doubted not but the author of the present glorious atchievement would meet with a due reward from the same source .
Mr . Sheridan did-not agree with the Minister as to the impropriety of the House recommending meritorious Officers to the favour of the Crown . He had stated , that merit never went unrewarded ; but the House had ample reason to distrust his professions on that head , since one of the brave officers quoted by himeelf had been denied a ' biue ribband , though the whole nation desired to see him wear it ; and the favour had been granted to one , whose services consisted in de- serting his principles , and plunging his country into a calamitous war . Mr . Keene withdrew his Motion ; after which , Thanks were voted in the like
manner to Vice-Admiral Thompson , Rear Admiral Parker , Rear-Admiral Nelson , Captain Calder , and the Officers and Seamen of the fleet , under the command 0 / Admiral Sir John Jervis , mm . con . Mr . Sheridan moved for an account of the savings ( if any ) that might appear to accrue to the public from the Reports of the Commissioners appointed for the management of the Crown Lands ,, which was objected to . Mr . Courtney moved . for papers . relative to the accounts of the Tellers of the Exchequer , which was also objected to .
Mr . Grey thought it was highly improper to refuse to produce those papers . They might , perhaps , furnish strong arguments , and exhibit strong facts of corruption , of which an Hon . Friend of his ( Mr . Harrison ) might be able to avail himself in the discussion of the motion which he had given notice of making on . Monday next . ( A motion for a Committe to enquire concerning the savings that may be made by retrenching unnecessary places and pensions . ) Mr . Harrison said , that it was , perhaps , for these reasons the papers were refused .
The . Report of the Select Committee , appointed to enquire into the outstanding engagements , fee . of the Bank , was read . The substance of it was as follows , viz . That on the 25 th of February last , the out-standing engagements of the Bank amounted to 13 , 770 , 390 ) . and the Funds to answer these engagements to > 7 , 597 > 28 ol . exclusive of a debt due by Government to the Bank , amounting to ii , 686 , 8 ool . Independent of that debt , the nalance iu favour of the funds of the Bunk is , therefore , 3 , 826 , 890 ! , If the debt due by Government be added , the Bank
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House Of Commons.
convenient to the working classes . He should , therefore , move , ' « hat an humble Address be presented to his Majesty , that he will be graciously pleased to take such steps with respect to the copper coinage of this kingdom , as may be best adapted to the convenience of the laborious poor . ' On this subject he could not trust his Majesty ' s Ministers , who had given too many proofs of improvidence in the most interesting of the public concerns . After some further conversation the Bill was read a third time , and passed with the single dissentient voice of Mr . M . Browne ; and Mr . Sheridan ' s Address was
put and carried without a division . Mr . Dundas informed the House , that Sir John Jervis , with fifteen sail of the Line , had sought , pursued , attacked , and vanquished a Spanish Fleet of 27 sail of the Line . The result was the capture of two ships of 112 guns , one of So , and one of 74 ! ( Torrents of applause burst from the whole House . ) He then moved , ' That the Thanks of this House be given to Admiral Sir John Jervis , for his able , splendid , and gallant conduct , in the important and decisive victory obtained by him over the fleet of his most Catholic Majesty , on the 14 th of February
last . ' Mr . Fox seconded the motion , and said , that he considered the victory of the gallant Admiral as the most brilliant exploit in the annals of our Navy . Mr . Kecne moved a laudable Address to His Majesty , begging him to confer some signal mark of favour on the gallant Admiral . This Mr . Dundas opposed , as interfering with bis Majesty ' s discretion . Sir Charles Bunbury seconded Mr . Keene ' s Address , and thought that one of the prizes would furnish an appropriate name for Sir John . He proposed to call
him El Salvador del Mundo , the Saviour of the World . The Chancellor of the Exchequer was sorry that any Member should wish to trench upon the prerogatives of the Crown . From the Crown had proceeded the marks of distinction conferred upon Keppel , Howe , and Marlborough , and he doubted not but the author of the present glorious atchievement would meet with a due reward from the same source .
Mr . Sheridan did-not agree with the Minister as to the impropriety of the House recommending meritorious Officers to the favour of the Crown . He had stated , that merit never went unrewarded ; but the House had ample reason to distrust his professions on that head , since one of the brave officers quoted by himeelf had been denied a ' biue ribband , though the whole nation desired to see him wear it ; and the favour had been granted to one , whose services consisted in de- serting his principles , and plunging his country into a calamitous war . Mr . Keene withdrew his Motion ; after which , Thanks were voted in the like
manner to Vice-Admiral Thompson , Rear Admiral Parker , Rear-Admiral Nelson , Captain Calder , and the Officers and Seamen of the fleet , under the command 0 / Admiral Sir John Jervis , mm . con . Mr . Sheridan moved for an account of the savings ( if any ) that might appear to accrue to the public from the Reports of the Commissioners appointed for the management of the Crown Lands ,, which was objected to . Mr . Courtney moved . for papers . relative to the accounts of the Tellers of the Exchequer , which was also objected to .
Mr . Grey thought it was highly improper to refuse to produce those papers . They might , perhaps , furnish strong arguments , and exhibit strong facts of corruption , of which an Hon . Friend of his ( Mr . Harrison ) might be able to avail himself in the discussion of the motion which he had given notice of making on . Monday next . ( A motion for a Committe to enquire concerning the savings that may be made by retrenching unnecessary places and pensions . ) Mr . Harrison said , that it was , perhaps , for these reasons the papers were refused .
The . Report of the Select Committee , appointed to enquire into the outstanding engagements , fee . of the Bank , was read . The substance of it was as follows , viz . That on the 25 th of February last , the out-standing engagements of the Bank amounted to 13 , 770 , 390 ) . and the Funds to answer these engagements to > 7 , 597 > 28 ol . exclusive of a debt due by Government to the Bank , amounting to ii , 686 , 8 ool . Independent of that debt , the nalance iu favour of the funds of the Bunk is , therefore , 3 , 826 , 890 ! , If the debt due by Government be added , the Bank