ISBN: 9781443269155

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustra… More...

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1881. Excerpt: ... the new 10/. freeholders is completed. But the House of Commons cannot endure what seems to be the persecution of an individual. In the Morning Journal is an account, wrong as to dates, but still substantially correct, of what took place at Windsor relative to the Eelief Bill. The Duke says the account, although inaccurate, is as accurate as any account could be that proceeded from the King, or the Duke of Cumberland, and that he has no doubt they think it accurate. House. Lord Winchelsea made his motion for a return of Catholic priests, &c., and a very foolish speech, in which he declared his opinion that a Government could be easily formed, that a dissolution should take place, and that there should be a reform of Parliament! The Duke in answering him took occasion to say that in introducing the Catholic Bills he had the sanction and support of His Majesty, and that he had no doubt the perseverance, the honest perseverance of the Government, would lead to a satisfactory conclusion. In saying he had the sanction and support of His Majesty the Duke looked at the Duke of Cumberland, who sat down at the end of our bench. We all cheered, so did the Whigs, so did the doubtfuls, and I think since 1819 I have not heard so good a cheer in the Lords. The Duke''s declaration has gained us ten votes. Downshire, Darnley, Eosslyn, and others, all came to express their satisfaction. I asked Falmouth and the Duke of Eichmond if Eeform in Parliament was a measure of their new Cabinet. They said no, and afterwards both got up and declared they only agreed with Lord Winchelsea in thinking the Bill a bad Bill. Old Eldon seemed bothered by the Duke''s speech, and made a formal declaration of opposition to the Bill, to be conducted however in a very Parliamentary manner. The D... Edward Law Ellenborough, Books, Biography and Memoir, A Political Diary, 1828-1830 Books>Biography and Memoir This is the OCR edition. There may be numerous typos or missing text. The book is not illustrated or indexed. However, purchasers can download a free copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website. You can also preview the book there.Purchasers are also entitled to a trial membership in the publisher's book club where they can select from more than a million books for free.Publisher: R. Bentley<

ISBN: 9781443269155

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustra… More...

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1881. Excerpt: ... the new 10/. freeholders is completed. But the House of Commons cannot endure what seems to be the persecution of an individual. In the Morning Journal is an account, wrong as to dates, but still substantially correct, of what took place at Windsor relative to the Eelief Bill. The Duke says the account, although inaccurate, is as accurate as any account could be that proceeded from the King, or the Duke of Cumberland, and that he has no doubt they think it accurate. House. Lord Winchelsea made his motion for a return of Catholic priests, &c., and a very foolish speech, in which he declared his opinion that a Government could be easily formed, that a dissolution should take place, and that there should be a reform of Parliament! The Duke in answering him took occasion to say that in introducing the Catholic Bills he had the sanction and support of His Majesty, and that he had no doubt the perseverance, the honest perseverance of the Government, would lead to a satisfactory conclusion. In saying he had the sanction and support of His Majesty the Duke looked at the Duke of Cumberland, who sat down at the end of our bench. We all cheered, so did the Whigs, so did the doubtfuls, and I think since 1819 I have not heard so good a cheer in the Lords. The Duke''s declaration has gained us ten votes. Downshire, Darnley, Eosslyn, and others, all came to express their satisfaction. I asked Falmouth and the Duke of Eichmond if Eeform in Parliament was a measure of their new Cabinet. They said no, and afterwards both got up and declared they only agreed with Lord Winchelsea in thinking the Bill a bad Bill. Old Eldon seemed bothered by the Duke''s speech, and made a formal declaration of opposition to the Bill, to be conducted however in a very Parliamentary manner. The D... Edward Law Ellenborough, Books, Biography and Memoir, A Political Diary, 1828-1830 Books>Biography and Memoir, General Books LLC<