The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-06-17
HALIFAX n. syNav 90.

lthiStt Az, n. y. May 20.
Yesterday, being the day appointed by
Proclamation, the legislative Assembly con-
vened for the dispatch of business.
a little after-two O'Clock r. NJ. his Excel
lency the Lieut. Gov. proceeded to the Coun--
Gil Chamber: where being seated, a mes
sage was sent, requiring the attendance OF
the Representative Body-1'he Speaker &
Members of the House attended according
iy; when his Excelency was pleased to de-
liver the following speech -
Mr President and Gentlemen Of the
Council:
Mr.. Speaker and Gentlemen ef,Ae rs
sem6iy
His Majesty having been graciousiy pleas
cd to appoint me to the government of this
important establishment; my duty as well as
my inclination, will ever deeply interest me
in its prosperity and happiness.
In addressing you for the first time, en-
brace the opportunity it affords me, of detail
ing, his Majcsty's paternal solitude for the
security of his province of Nova Scotia.
In addition to the formidable reinforce
ment OF select troops, with ample supplies
| of warlilSe stores which have been landed
on your shores, our Gracious Sovereign has
commanded a considerable supply of arms,
announcements, clothing and camp eouipage
to be sent ont for the equipment and accoH,-
''NSsheiOii VA llAC OF lnlS fO-
vince.
After enumerating these marks OF the;
Kings benevolent consideration, am per-
shaded you wiliperceive the propriety of gil
wing immediate attention to the revision and
amendment of the Militia Laws; and will
adopt such measures as will Cooperate with
has maJesty's views, and tend to the perma.
nent strength and security of the province.
IL its present critical situation and that his
majesty's lovai subjects in Nova-Scotia, will
evince ready disposition Justly to appreci-
ate the excrtions which are made for their
preservation, and will display in their own
defence, the courage, energy and pat riotism
of British subjects.
Mr.. Speaker, ScGentlerren OF tic ASSEMBLY.
Aware as you must be from long expert
iicce, that cxpences must necessarily be in
&tnre to support the Civil establishments,
and the honor of his majesty's crown, reiv
on your wisdom and public spirit for grant
ing such supplies as circumstances and the
e:agencies OF affairs may require.
Gentlemen Of the Council, ana
GeHtteaies. VI ihr -.fsSem6iy,
accustomed as have been, from NV ear
ly youth to a military life, will endea yor
to supply nay want of knowledge and expe
rience in discharging the duties of the civil
authority, by diligence and a strict attention
to the general interests of the colony.
shall hope at al times for your able coun-
sci and assistance; and ready as you will e.
yer ind me to listen, with the most careh |
attention, confidently trust that, by our
Joint endeavosrs. my administration of the
government viii prove honorable to my self
and beneficial to the colony.
II at any time, contrary to my wishes,
shouh unfortunately err, it will gentlemen,
be arf error of jeIlgp=nt, and not of the heart
-A9d although am unused to make profess
sions, will give you the honest assurance
OF a soldier, that / shall constantly endea
vor to act with the strictest justice and eeui-
ty towards every Individual