ABSTRACT
It seems that Lord George Bentinck took a too desponding view of the resources and intentions of the Irish members. They returned not merely resolved to continue their opposition to the coercion bill, but with a determination among several of them not only to defeat the particular measure but to overthrow, if possible, the minister altogether. The Irish members had attended in their place for the purpose of supporting those measures of free trade which the English liberals considered so essential to the welfare of the country. The Irish members were denounced for doing their duty to their country; but they were not the only persons who received this welcome vituperation. Lord George Bentinck and his friends came in for a share of it. They were present to answer for themselves. We must supply the immediate wants of the Irish people from the funds of this country, and then we must seriously endeavour to make a permanent provision for them.
