The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-08-11
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
QKebec. Yhursffav IGll

Quebec, Thursday I6li, July, 1919.
ms day, at two o'clock, his Exceiency the 60
verhorIn chief opened the session with the following
SPEECH
" Gent.easeR Of tile Legislative Council, and
Genttei',ea Of the House Of .4SSemsbly,
meet you IN Provincial parliament Mt time
"sn we are called upon by every principle OF duty,
ana every considerations Of interest, exert uni
ted Efforts in support OF his maesy's rights and for
the defence Of this Important portion Of his domin-
ons.
cit is deeply TO be regretted that the determined
hostile disposition OF the American government has
frustrated the earnest cndesvors of his majesty for
the preservation OF amity with the United States
ana that 1t has finally manifested itself III a deriara
on OF war notwithstanding the convincing proofs so
repeatedly afforded BY his majesty of the Justice of
i'is cause OF the moderation of his preensions and
o; his sincere desire for continuance of peace.
" meet this unexpected event, rely, with the
fullest confidence, upon the spirit of his maiestys
subjects in this province, upon their attachment TO,
anu zeal Tor the religion of their forcfathers their
loyalty to the true interests of their countIy and ae
eei satisfied that they neither to he inundated
by the threats, deuded by the nsidious efforts
OF the enemy, ] shall depend implicitly, under d.
vine providence, upon their best exertions aided by
tie courage and loyalty OF the militia and by the va
Tor, skhl, aud discipline OF his Hajestys regular fore
&c, for repelng every hostile attempt that may be
made upon this Colony.
g Gentfe'neh Of tie House Of assembly,
Il observe with concern that the necessary estab-
iishments OF the militia forces, together with various
SERVICES ahu operations oil the approaching campaign
viii be attended With considerable expense but {
rely on your wisdom and public spirit for such sup
plies as the circumstances and exigences of our NJ
Fairs may lie found to require and take this op-
por,nty to assure you, that they shzll be faithfully
applied.
" Gentleman # the Legislative Council. and
nflcmen II the House Of .9ssembiy,
d. VIII Afford me the greatest satisfaction, If in
the execution OF the fniies to which ain called by
the important stations IN Which his majesty has been
gFaciously pleased to place me, shall be instrument
ti III the defence OF the country, and in the nante
nance of the rights, the happiness and prosperity of
ms majesty subjects ~ this part Of the empire. II
gives me sincere pleasure assure you, that the
good conduct and increasing discipline which have
lately witnessed in the Incorporated attaous of mi
ta, encourage the expectation that they will mate
rally contribute to this important object. Feeling
persuaded that can rely upon your assistance and
cooperation in whatever measures may be deemed
necessary for the public safety and welfare and
trusting that they win he decisive in character and
PROMPT in execution, ! look forward viii, confidence
to happy issue vi the contest in which we are
engaged"
IL appears by Philadelphia marine articles that the
slip 'iftou, Of and from New-York for Lisbon and
ship Far American o. and from Philadelphia for
Tencrfe, we're boarded by the British squadron,
under comma dorc Brook ard sHfeYcd TO 6oss IL
is matter worthy of enquiry 10 know whether
these vessels were not furnished with Bri-
tisli projections, and whether their earcees were
composed OF provisions or not, on whether cr,lelr
have not been generally given British crnizcrs 10
suffer ~ American vessels bound to certain ports Ia
den vita provisions naval stores, 20 i,Vss unfoo-
Tested This is IAN enquiry well worthy Of attention,
and we press tie subject the minds Of members
Of Congress, in order that measures may be taken
~ their next session 10 pat total stop 10 the pro-
cedure w prohibition Of tie expectation OF pro-
visions, naval stores or other munitions OF war.
BalfiDtoye SIN.
Capt. ba'ndridge is appointed to the command of
the u states frigate Constellation, fitting at Wash
ngi0n---CaTtain Christopher II. Perry, aIcceeIs
capt. u. superintendent of tie Navy Nsrd ~
'Charlesowu, Mass. NJ r. pan f.
PHILADELPatA, July 5--Adyices from, New