t was seconded by the
duke of Devonshire and lord Lovel; and opposed by lord Gower, as an
intended censure on the proceedings of the day. This sentiment was so
warmly espoused by lord Talbot, who had distinguished himself in the
former debate, that he seemed to be transported beyond the bounds of
moderation. He was interrupted by the earl of Cholmondeley, who charged
him with having violated the order and decorum which ought to be
preserved in such an assembly. His passion was inflamed by this rebuke;
he declared himself an independent lord; a character which he would not
forfeit for the smiles of a court, the profit of an employment, or the
reward of a pension; he said, when he was engaged on the side of truth,
he would trample on the insolence that should command him to suppress
his sentiments.--On a division, however, the motion was carried.

In the beginning of April, the king repairing to the house of peers,
passed some acts that were ready for the royal assent. Then, in his
speech to both houses, he gave them to understand, that the queen of
Hungary had made a requisition of the twelve thousand men stipulated
by treaty; and that he had ordered the subsidy troops of Denmark and
Hesse-Cassel to be in readiness to march to her assistance. He observed,
that in this complicated and uncertain state of affairs, many incidents
might arise, and render it necessary for him to incur extraordinary
expenses for maintaining the pragmatic sanction, at a time when he
could not possibly have recourse to the advice and assistance of his
parliament. He therefore demanded of the commons such a supply as might
be requisite for these ends; and promised to manage it with all possible
frugality. The lower house, in their address, approved of all his
measures; declared they would effectually support him against all
insults and attacks that might be made upon any of his territories,
though not belonging to the crown of Great Britain; and that they would
enable him to contribute, in the most effectual manner, to the support
of the queen of Hungary. Sir Robert Walpole moved, that an aid of two
hundred thousand pounds should be granted to that princess. Mr. Shippen
protested against any interposition in the affairs of Germany. He
expressed his dislike of the promise which had been made to defend his
majesty's foreign dominions; a promise, in his opinion, inconsistent
with that important and inviolable law, the act of settlement; a
promise whi