Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1805-03-13

of negotiation SHOULD not be unnecessarily
delayed.
Ms DEyesfg's Most Gracious .sitcech 10 6ofi
hSsises of Pn~hamezt, on Tuesday, Ja,iu-
airy lsfh, 1905
by Lords and Gentlemen,
Since tha end of the last session, the
preparations of the enemy Tor the invasi-
on of this kingdom haze been continued
with incesssn, ACTIVITY; but no attempt
has been made to carry their repeated
menaces into effect. Sits7'H rsise 4
Tie skill and ipirepidity of my navy,
the respectable and formidable state of
my army aud militia, the unabaled zeal
and improved discipline OF a numerous
volunteer force, and ihe general ardor ma
infested b. all classes of my subjects. have
indeed been sufficient 10 deter them from
so .Presumpluous and desperate ali enter
prize. Avbilet his spirit continues TO ami
mate the country, aud ks voluntary exer-
tons tor rs own defence subsisls in their
iuli ,igour, we need not fear the conse-
quences cfthe most powerlu!e efforts ON The
part oil the enemy but let us never for
get that our security has arisen from the
resolution with which we have me, and
provided'agsinst the dangersena lhati,can
oe'preserved only by steady perseverance,
and unremitsihg activity.
The conduct ofthe Court OF Snain, c.
Sideii;ly under the predominant iailaence
ADD controui of France, compelled me to
take prompt and decisive measures to
guard against the effects of hostility. /
have at the same time endeayored, as long
as !! was possible, to prerentthe nscessi
" OF a rupture; but in consequences ofthe
! refusal OF satisfactory explanation, my
| minister quilted Madrid, and war has since
been declared by Spain against this coun-
| Try. -
have direc,ed copy of the manifesto,
which caused TO be prepared onthis oc.
casion to,be laid before YOU, together with
such papers az are necessary 10 explain
The discussions which have taken place
between me and the court of Madr;d.
You will, trns, be convinced by them,
that my iorbearsnce has BEEN carried TO
the utmost extent which the interest of
rny dominioas would admit; and, while
lament the situation cf Spain, involved in
nostiii,ies contrary TO s true interest, I re-
]
" with confidence on your vigorous sop
port IN contest which, can be attributed
only 10 the unfortunate prevalence of
! French counsels.
| The general conduit Of the Frenc,, 70
vernment on the continent of Europe has
been marked by the utmost violence and
outrage, and has shewn wanton def
sncc OF the rights of neutral territories, ol
The ackno" iedgfd privileges of accredited
ministers, and Of the established priscinIss
of The l.sw II nations.
i Misunderstanding these transactions, so
repugnant &c every sentiment Of modera
too and justice, have recently received
communication from the French govern.
ment Containing professions Of a pacific
! disposition. have in consequence ex-
! pressed nv earnest desire 20 embr.ccthe
iiIs' opportunity of restoring The blessings
. OF peace on such grounds as may be con-
: sssent with the permanent safety and in.
terests OF my domlEiops but am conf
dent YOU viii agree with me, that tbose
onJects are Closely connected with the ge.
neral security of Europe have there
'oie lot Thought il right 10 enter into any
pasucnlaF explanation without previous
communication with those bowers on H..
eoniiEebt, with whom | an, engaged in
confidential intercourse and come zion.
"'th view 10 that important Object. and
especially with the emperor Of puss;a
who has given the strongest proofs IF ,hs
wise and digniiied sentiments with which
ne IS animated, and Of The warm ;n,eres,
ne takes in The safely ard Independence,
OF Europe.
Gentlemen ef fhe House of Commons.
/ have directed the estimates for ,bs
public service 20 be laid before ven. Ire
greet, The necessity of any additional ha,-
dens being imposed Oh my people bo, 7
ain sure you will be sensible how mich
their future safety and happiness ,ensnd
on the yigor OF our exertions, and M, -
the mode Of raising The supplies, va" ,.;, ~
continue TO shew your anxiety for liz go 80
port OF public credit, and for res,rsinin,, =.
much as possible the accumulation Of ,h ao
national debt. Vi inc
Ny Lords and Gentlemen.
In considering the great efforts and 49,
crihcss which the nature Of The c,,rs 49, %
quires, il IS peculiar sa,isfselon 40 ~ -
serve the many proofs RI 49,, -,