The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-01-16
ted energy and liberalty of every faithful
heart
]. WENTWORTH.


from this station-when the following gentle
men were appointed to prepare an address
accordinslr-viz. the hon. Andrew Belcher,
the hon. Edward b. Brenton. Brenton HULL
burton, James Fraser, and John Black, es-
quires.
The address was prepared, signed and pre-
sented to the admiral at O'Clock Yesterday.
1t is as follows:
To the hon. George Cranfeid Berkley, yice
adural Of The gohite, and commander in
chfJ ?fhts maJeSfy's Shifa and vesseLs on
ne Worth american storfon
L HE ADDRESS OF THE INHABITANTS
OF HALIFAX
We have heard with extreme resret that
you intend sailing from this port in a few DAYS,
and that it is probable you will return to Eng
land without revisiting us and, though We
earnestly hope that this report may prove
unfoundcd, we cannot permit you to depart
without assuring YOU that YOU carry with YOU
the most sincere good wishes of the inhabi-
tants OF this town.
Inc urbanity and hospitality vou have dis
Played during the short time YOU have re-
SIDED among us, will long be subject of
pleasing recollection. The moderation. iudp-
ment and attention with which YOU have di-
rccted that part Of the public service more
the readiness with which you have granted
convoys for its protection, and the dispositi-
OH YOU have uniformly manifested to refrain
from 'ncommoding itby any unnecessary i'm
prcssfncnt OF our mariners, have ensured von
our esteem and respect; and we beg YOU to
hellcHe, that we regard YOU as real friend
and encourager of this infant colony.
!t belongs to that government, whose de-
cisionS We arc bound to treat with respect &
obedience, to pass its opinion upon the most
prominent feature OF your conduct as COM
niander In chief on this station but feeling
that the security, peace, and happiness VIC
nave enjoyed during period in which al
most the whole civilized world has been de-
solated by the arms of nation. as power
ful asst is ambitious and unDrlnciplcd. arc
chletty owingto the heroic exertions s. high
character OF that Profession to which Won
nave the honor 20 belong, we cannot omit ex-
pressing cur appreciation of the PRINCIPLES
upon which you have acted, as these blessings
would soon vanish if a neighboring country Is
permitted to give so vital a stab to our navy.
as to scduce from our service, and receive in
to theirs, the scamen which compose its
strength.
If, unfortunately for us, the report of your
mai departure from this station should prove
true, and we are now to bid you farewell we
and confident expectation, that your recall
will only be for the purpose of placing you in
a situation where your abilities can be more
actively exerted for the benefit of your coun-
try; and to assure you of our most ardent
wishes for long continuance of health to
yourself and your amiabie and exemplary
family; for safe and pleasant passage to
your native country; and that the favor and
appreciation of your sovereign may there at
tend you.
IhaFfar, 18th December, 1907.
10 which he returned the following an
swer:
TO THE INHABITANTs OF THE TOWN OF
HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA.
Dock Yard, HatyQr, W S. I4th Dec. 1907.
GENTLEMEN-Highly gratifed as any in
dividual must be, in receiving the spprobati-
on of so respectable body as the inhabi-
tants of this place: | cannot but feel more
sensible OF their partially, from the parti-
cular circumstance alluded to in the address
have been honored with this day Cir
cumstance which, although it may unfortu-
nately deprive me of much valuable society
and OF those means, by which can best tes-
THY my gratitude to this province, will never
raise blush on nv check and | have the
satisfaction to think, when the causes are
properly known and understood, that nv en-
est interests of my country, and to support
the dignity and honor of it's flag, will
meet with that appreciation which YOU have
stood forward in bestowing: and while have
so convinced testimony of the rcctitldc of
my conduct, as that with viii. this province
has honored me, shall feel that period. =
proud ore, in which am called to account :.
the triumph Of equity and justice, must have
its day, and when that day comes, the FIRST
sensation Of my heart, will be gratitude and
affection to this colony and ITS inhabitants.
If however, my recall from this command
should not be determined upon, and that
shall again have the happiness Of returning,
among you, it will be, with a renewed graft
tication from n due sense of your partial obi
Mon Of my conduct; and although ] can
scarcely feel more pleasure than | have
done in executing my trust, with fidelity, and
to the appreciation of loyal people. vet that
satisfaction will be considerably enhanced IN
my mind, if my exertious can contribute tn
the increase of your commerce, your pros
perity and your general happiness. And l
remain,
Gentlemen,
With great truth and esteem,
Your very faithful and obliged friend
And humble servant,
q 4 uEDKr T7V