The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1807-02-24

fsances under which you are now afYcmbled, it
10 great fatisfaetion to him to recur to the firm
nefs and wifdom of his parliament, after 70 re-
cent an opportunity of collecting the fenfe of
his people.
ellis majeRy has ordered the papers which
have been exchanged in the courie of the late ne
gociations with France, to be laid before you.
His majeRy has employed every effort for the
reltoration of general tranquility, on terms con-
fiftent with the interef and honor of his peo-
pie, and with that inviolabe good faith towards
his allies, by which the conduit of this country
has always been dieinguifhed.
1.-THE ambition and injultce of the enemy
disappointed thefe endeavors, and in the fame
moment kindled f5eih war in Europe, the pro-
grefs of which has been attended with the mott
calamitous events.
" After wituefiing the fhbverGon Of the an
ciept contribution of Germany, and the fubju-
cation of large proportion of its mott conf
derable ftates, PrufIia found herfelf fill more
nearly threatened by that danger, which flie
had vainly hoped to avert by 70 many facrihces.
She was therefore at length compelled to a.
dept the refolution of openly reGfting this uH-
RENTED lyfem of az erandizement and conQuet.
But neither this determin alton, nor the fucceed-
ing meafi,res, were previouily concerted with
his maieftv nor had any dfpoiition been fhewn
to offer any adequate fa,isfattion for thofe ag-
grtiiions which had placed the two countries
in tate of mutual hoftiity.
Yet in this h.uatios his maj-Ry did rot
heii,ste tn adopt, without delay, irch me atures
as WEIR bef calculated to unite their, councils
and intereHs acanlt the common enemy. The
rapid courie Of the calaurities which crfued,
oppofed infurnorntable difficulties to the exc
cu,on o. this purpofc.
g In the midi of thefe difaftrous events, and
tte ~ .,r. 10
faith OF his Majefy's allies has remained uu-
!haken. The conduct of the King of Sweden
has been ditinguifhed by The mott honorable
srnneis. Between his Majeay and the En-.
peror of Ruiiia, the hsppieit union fubfifs il
has been cemented by reciprocal proofs of good
faith and confidence and his fiajcfy doubts
not that you will participate in his anxiety 70
cultivate and confirm an alliance which affords
the only remaining hope of f..iety for the con.
tinent Of Europe.
Gent emen offhe Hoyje Of Commons,
His n,aieity looks with confidence to your
sEifance in thofe ex:rtions which the honour
and independence Of our country demand
The neceiiity of adding TO the Public Bartiiens
will DC painful to your feelings, and is deeply
diftrefiing tn his Majeity. In conGdering the
climates for the various branches of the public
fervcc, you will bait c0pfuIt his Maieey's Win
es, by combining all practicable economy with
gainG the formidable and increafng power oil
the enemy.
Ny Lords and Gentlemen,
&c The long ferries of misfortune which has
Afflicted the Continent of Europe, could not
fail TO effect, in fome degree, many impoTtan,
intercfs Of the country. But, under every fuc.
cefiive difficulty, his Majehy has had the fats.
faction of witneIug iucreai1g energy and
hrmueis en- the part OF his People, whole uni
formed and determined refaance has been nc
Iefs advantageous than honourabe TO ihemfrves
and has exhibited the mott friking example to
the furrouuding nations. The unconquerahle
va!or ana dic,pIine of his nrajeny's feet, and
armies continue to be diiplayed with un6imin.
iihed luItre. The great fources of our prof
prrty and frensth unnpared nor has
the Britiih nation been, at any time, more unit.
cd m fentiment and action, or more determined
TO maintain inviolate the independence of the
empire, and the dignity of the nationa! chsrac.
ter.
Z" With thcfe advantages, and with an hum.
ble reliance Oh the protection of the Divine Pro
violence, his Majeity is pre- pared to meet the ext
gsnces of this great crGs; aiTursd of receiving
the fuI'ett iupport from the wifdom of your de
hberatons, and from the tried affection, loyalty
and public i2irit of his brave people.