been the name of Roman citizen. They knew that, surrounded as
they were by enemies, and separated by great oceans and
continents from all help, not a hair of their heads would be
harmed with impunity. On this part of the subject I believe that
both the great contending parties in this House are agreed. I
did not detect in the speech of the right honourable Baronet,--
and I listened to that speech with the closest attention,--one
word indicating that he is less disposed than we to insist on
full satisfaction for the great wrong which has been done. I
cannot believe that the House will pass a vote of censure so
grossly unjust as that which he has moved. But I rejoice to
think that, whether we are censured or not, the national honour
will still be safe. There may be a change of men; but, as
respects China, there will be no change of measures. I have
done; and have only to express my fervent hope that this most
righteous quarrel may be prosecuted to a speedy and triumphant
close; that the brave men to whom is intrusted the task of
exacting reparation may perform their duty in such a manner as to
spread, throughout regions in which the English name is hardly
known, the fame not only of English skill and valour, but of
English mercy and moderation; and that the overruling care of
that gracious Providence which has so often brought good out of
evil may make the war to which we have been forced the means of
establishing a durable peace, beneficial alike to the victors and
the vanquished.

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