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the necessity for which arose in a great measure from the expenses that
had been incurred for the service of the empire. As proof of this, he ra-
pidly glanced over the Company's achievements in India. The cm.
quest of Mysore—a French army removed from Hyderabad—Scindea
and Holkar defeated—Ceylon, Java, and the Moluccas taken. When
these conquests were reverted to, the expenditure of the Company
could not he a matter of wonder. But had it not been for the high rate
of interest in India, their affairs would have beets in a more flourish-
ing condition ; and means would now be resorted to to prevent the re.
currence of that evil. Adverting to the intended extension of the trade,
he expressed his fears that it would not realise the hopes which many
persons entertained ; and expressed a fervent wish that it rnigl,t be pro-
secuted by British ships, British sailors, and British capital. He con-
cluded by observing, that, as the correspondence was very voluminoui,
to give Gentlemen an opportunity of fully examining it, he would
move-
-44 That the consideration of the papers laid before the Court be
adjourned till Thursday, the 2d of April."
After a warm eulogium from Mr. G.Johnstone, on the zeal and talent
displayed on the part of/he Managers for the Company, the Court
•
ad-
journed to the Rd of April.

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