The Sun.
London, England, 1815-04-07 00:00:00

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In. our Paper of the 30th ult. we'gt.ive the sub-
' stance of rile Speech of the hint elf Siveden ou
I opening the -Diet of that Kingdom, and also the
reply of the
.Crown Prince to the Address of the
Marshal of the Diet. 'the following was his
Royal flightiess's Reply. to the Address of the
Speaker of the Order of the Clergy :
Gentlemen, Members of the Order of the Clergy,--At the
, close of the Diet of Orebro, the country was eximsed to great
dangers, and the future existence of •Scandinavia .was pro-
blematical. The problem has now, however, been solved.
'leaven has heard your prayers; it was not the will of God
that this country should l,e the victim of a malevolence of
long standing, embolikned by the vast projects ;of a con-
queror. The country is free; protected •by the aegis of the
Almighty, it reposes on its laws and on ils.strengl h.
Summoned by the King to deliberate especially on what
relates to the internal administration of the realin, your/or-
der will bring into the discussion that calmness which is the
fruit of intelligence; and in paying to the public interest the
tribute of knowledge acquired by Meditation auddahour, you
will add to the claims which you already possess to the pro-
tection and favour Of your Sovereign.
In renewing to you the expression of HIV sentiments for
your order,l recommend to your prayers the King, the coo'n-
try, and my Sou.

ANSWER OF THE CROWN PRINCE TO THE ADDRESS

OP.TIIE SPEAKER OF TIIE ORDER OP BURGESSES:
Gentlemen, Members of the Order of Burgesses,—Simi-
mooed by the King- to deliberate with hitn on the internal
administration of the State, it is under the happiest auspices
that von rue, as.sembled round the thro:m. Those threaten-
ing clouds are dissipated which euverc4 the horizon of the
country. That Providence who has always watched over the
destinies of Sweden ha ; realised our dearest hopes ; and in
01 der to he strong and happy, it is' only necessary tor Our-
selves to oil! it. I. he favourable cirennisf:inces in which we
are placed, the result of the wisdom of oar Moniirch, open
a vast.field to commercial enterpkize, to the arts, and to na-
tional indo:trN'; new advantages will he the reward of yoar
activity. In tuldlling- the duties which the public confidence
-iinpuses upon you, you will augment your claims to the esteea4
of your fellow-citizens, and 1 shall derive a personal happi-
ness from, being able to da justice to the patriotism which
animates you, and which must have so great an influence on
the public prosperity.
It is gratifying to me, Gentlemen; to renew to y'ou the ex-
pression of all my sentiments.

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lively satisfaction that I this day see you again. hen I took
leave of you at the close of the last Diet, I told you.that
our Kiiig and country reckoned on the devotedness 'which has
at all times diStiuguished your order. - At that period the,
greater part of the States of Europe were marching- uuder the
banners of a Conqueror, and our existence was threatened. We
went to the assistance of Germany, and the cause of nations tri-
umphed. I promised you that in cmid uctingyour sons to battle, I
should he their protector and their father. Returned. under
their paternal roof, they must, have told vw that I have ful-
filled toy promise'. They now enjoy the -blessings of peace;
but should any enemy, jealous of our-sepose, attack our in-
dependence.
be shall find those men still ready who have
Moglit for liberty and their Country.
Continue, lionorr.n fmno.utrtN, CO exercise the virtues which
were transmitted to, you as an inheritance by your fathers,
and fleaven will bless your labours.
The King has summoned you to deliberate with him on the
administration of the realm. Yogi khow•the regard of his
Majesty and noble for your order; it is totinded on your 'pa-
triotism and the other virtues which distinguish you. .