The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1803-03-10 00:00:00

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MIDDLESEX ADDRESS TO HIS MAJESTY.
Yesterday a Meeting took place at the Mermaid,
Hackney, of the Nobility, Clergy, Freeholders,
Gentry, and Inhabitants of the County of Middle-
sex, for the purpose of voting a Congratulatory Ad-
dress to His Mai Esr v, on his escape from the late
designs of his enemies.
The Company began to assemble at twelve
o'clock, ard about one, Lord MANSFIELD com-
menced the business of the Meeting, by deli-
verai t an able and loyal statement of the mo-
tives 'which had induced so many respetable per-
soils to assemble on the present occasion; the whole
of whom, he observed, would undoubtedly experi-
ence the highest sense of satisfaaion in express-
ing their loyalty and attachment to his Majesty
al. f ti. Constitution. The designs of the late
difuffefti4 'charaeters, which had been so recently
direaed .I<tinst the person of our Sovereign, and
the tranquLlity of the country, had been fortunately
discovered, and timely prevented. Nbmerous ca-
lamities attending their deterniinations "had happily
been avoided, and the life of the King preset wed
from their despicable 'attempts. The Noble Lord
expressed his happiness, that such discoveries had
been made so much to the satisfaaion of all persons
peaceably inclined, and concluded with making the
motion, that a loyal address should be presented to
his Majesty, to congratulate him on his providential
escape from his enemies.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Woon, in the
most laudable manner, and the address was read,
in substance as follows:
lig We your Majesty's loyal suljens, the Nobility, Men.,
Fraelioklers, Grotty, Anil Inhabitants of the County of M.d-
aisex, bog leave to otter to your Majesty um congratulations
on your 7.4.:katty's providential escape front the late artroilas
most %yid:oats made against your saerrtl Person, by those that
:limed at the sulavcrsion of our Constitution and happiness
We C':; resi orr ai'ves autxious for the proventy of your Ma-
jesty's reign and futur! liswineas, and assure your Majesty of
ow s'eadv and unshaken loyalty, with our attachment to your
Royal Person, and our detennination to maintain your MA-
je,ty's establishment on the throne of your ancestors."
The Address, of which this is a sketch, was pre-
viously drawn up and signed by Lord Mapisries.n,
the Dukes of POITLANr, NOWINUM BEILAND, DE-
VONSII: RE, the Marquis of TITC 11F I ELD, and about
thirty of the principal Gentlemen of the County.
• Mr. Wttcis stated, that he was harpy in having
an opportunity, with the company assembled, of
expressing his loyalty, upon the present occasion, to
the best of Kings. I its first wish was that his Ma-
jesty might long continue to enjoy every happiness,
with the blessings of a long and prosperous reign.
'I he Add;-ess was then unanimously agreed to.
The 7,!nrquis of TITCHIIILD moved that the Ad-
dress uld be signed by the Sheriffs, and presented
to his ?Halts rV, which was resolved upon.
Mr. 1.7. t.Cil said, that nothing could be more ho-
nourable, than to express the loyalty of so respeaa-
hie a County as Middlesex upon the present occa-
si. n ; which sentiment was loudly applauded by all
A resolution of thanks was voted to the Sheriffs
for their ready attendance and handsome behaviour
on this ; 411.1 tat company, after the warm-
est expressions of affection to the Sovereign Person,
retired.

rite Meeting was attended by about sixty persons,
amongst whom we noticed Sir Fx Axe's HtaDETT,
and otl.er distinguished Ceittlemen.

The late DUNCAN CAMPIET.T., Esq. h succeeded
as Governor and Overseer of the hulks .Lt Wool-
wich, by his Deputy, Mr. STe.waiti EasKiNr,
which we a‘c happy to hear, as he is a Gentleman
per;sesscd of great humanity, and of the striatst
honour and integrity, and has had the sole manage-
ment of that concern for him ever since its first esta-
blishment in 177.5. Mr. Campb:4l we are informed,
dttci possessed of much property ; yet, to the sur-
prize of their best friends, has left nu legacy to Mr.
Easnit4t for his long and faithful services, though
lie seemed always to have considered himself mudi
indebted to that Gentleman for his great accumula-
tion of fortune.

In the Sitting of the Legislative Body of the Ist
of March, the plan of a law was submitted for au-
thorizing, in c.wtain cases, the removal of establish-
ments for trade or manufactures within the line of
customs. The spirit of the law is to shut out fo-
reigh manufaftures from the French market, and
the existence of a single article denominated contra-
band on the premises, is to subjeCl the whole estab-
lishment to expulsion. There cannot, it mu►t be
admitted, a more effectual mode of preventing con-
traband be devised, and yet it must be matter of
doubt, whether, with all the jealousies and precau-
tions of the French Government, the English ma-
nufaaures may not still find their way through the
doubly intrenched lines of the French customs.

The following beautiful Form of Prayer, drawn
up with great moderation and delic.icy, was read
on Sunday last in must of the Churches and Chapels
in the Metropolis. We recommend it as a proper
antidote to the seditious and libellous stuff now in
circulation among the lower and more deluded class
of Society :
" (..) Almighty God, who, in all ages of the world, has
wianifisted thy power awl goodness in thy presidential protect
Lion of good and godly Kings, ruling in equity and justice,
and pruteaing and chenshing thy holy and eturtial truth : We,
thine unworthy servants, the sinful people of this land, do
prostrate ourvelves te..fore thee, with praise and thanksgiving,
for that thou has harst mercifully vouchsafe.' to bring to light
and to frustrate, in the late as in former instances, the :atm-
eines conspiraries and machinations of desperate and bloody-
minded men against the sacred perven of thy servant our So-
vereign, and against the Constitution of tali kingdom.
" We acknowledge it to be thy unspeakable niercy, 0
Lord, that he hail not been cut off fur the sits of the
nation. Continue, we beseech thee, thy watchful care
ever him. lie thou his defence and shield, and let no
weapon raised against him prosper. Clothe his enemies with
shame, and disappoint their treasons. We thank thee, 0
Lied, that thou had knit together the hearts of this whole
nation, as the heart of one man, for the defence of our King,
sin Lwii, and our religion. Srceik/then and confirm us, U
Lord, we beseech thee, in this righteous and loyal contest and
union. Long may the Crown dourish on the head of thine
anointed, and may the work of thee, his God, prosper in his
hands. And when it shall be thy blesissf will to call him to
exchange this earthly kingdom for the inheritance of a glory
that farleth nut away, grant that his Sevor.: may remain with
his children, and hi. chit rent childeen, fawn geneution to
genkxottou : And that they, fashioning theniselves after his
example, seelowi for thv truth, arid ruling according to thy
Lw, may walk in the light of thy countenance for ever ,• and,
through thy blessing, reign like hum in the hearts of their
ruple. These things we humbly beg, U merciful God, for
our Sovereign, fur his Royal House, and fur this Nation, iii
the name, and-through the mediation ut Jesus Christ our Lord
slid Saviour. Arrive.