The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-03-17

nor ia Chief. Sir Ceoyge Provost, came down in ]
state, to the legislative council chamber, and being
seated on the throne, the gentleman Usher OF the
Black Rod vas sent 10 eomn,an'l the immediate at
tendance OF the assembly, which being come up, his
Exceency was pleased o EN- the session with the
following SPEECH.
G'nt!enen Of the Legislative Council.
Gerrlenea Of 'the House of assembly.
The Prince Regent, in the name, and on the be-
half OF his majesty, having been graeiouy pleased to
OF tine British American Provinces. and having exc
pressly commanded assume the administration
OF Lower Canada, fastened to take upon this
important charge.
The commission by which have been appointed
has been Issued for some time, bot it has yet
reached me, continue administer the government
under the provisional authority with which was ho-
nored in the hrs; instance by his msiestys command.
notwithstanding the astonishing changes tlat mark
the age III which we live the inhabitants oil this por
ton OF the Empire have Witnessed but rs remote
spectators, the awful scenes which deseate Europe,
and while Britain, I" built by nature for herself,
yainst infection and the hand oil war;" has had her
political existence involved in the fate OF the
rounding nations, you have hitherto undisturbcd in
the habitatons of your fathers, viewed without alarm
the distant Storm which seems bending its course
towards this peaceful, and happy region. -, =.
Should the unfriendly disposition of the govern
ment OF the U. States, continue unchanged, by the
wise measures and magnaninOus conduct of the
frince Regent, 1t will require ordinary exercise
OF loyalty to withstand its effects, and no common
energy in the discharge of the important duties We
shall be called upon to perform
viewing these circumstances, recommend an i'm
creased and unremitting care and vigilance in
ing the colony from either open invasion insidous
aggression; and hope the Provincial Parliament
will testify the loyal disposition by which it is anma.
ted IN ITS early attention to those acts which expert
ence has proved to be essential for the preservation
VI ms majesty government by law happily estab
hshed in this colony, and also by its readp ess sup
plying his majesty with such aid shall be suited
lhf,n -
madam subjects to assist in repelng any sudden
sack made by tumutuary force and etfcctuallv to
participate in the defence of their country against
regular invasion at any future period.
look to your public spirit and YOUR love Of the pc
neral good for the ameoraton of the internal com.
n'unIcatons throughout the province, Tor the in
srease OF commerce and the acknowledgements of a.
Sriculture SO that the distant inhabiiant may
become sensible of the socitule entertained for his
comfort and welfare by the government protecting
him.
VIZ. Sneaker, and
Gentlemen ., the Horse of assembly, 4
4 have directed 1, DE laid before you, statement
q the Provincial Revenue of the crown, and an ac-
count OF the expenditure for the last twelve months
trust shal! experience your wisdom, and lberality
an the grants to his majesty of supplies for the SER
wees have considered materially connected with
the security of this province.
Gentlemen of the Legislative Council
=, Gentlemen ef the House Of .Assembb,
ne evidence OF every day, proves, our fellow SUBJ
empire against the Vaccinations of an inplacable
and powerful foe, by the OF the most splen-
dh political and most exalted moral virtues can
not doubt your disposition TO follow their example,
by displaying an equal zeal, and cordial unani
unity, IN supporting and strengthening his msjesty's
government at this eventfml period, by confcdera-
lion OF the wisdom aud talents YOU possess, for the
preservation of that excellent aud perfect form
ct government, you have received from great, a
nee anu an enlightened people.
-. Galian. .9tch;even,ent
IN accurate account ofthe capture Of the schr
Purse, captain TW7,er, on her voyage from ~
oTs to BordeQux
On the 4th day of November 81, in lat AZ, long,
:, at O'Clock \. IL. spied sail ahead, standing on
she wind. Judging her to be ship of war; the
captain took all sail, and hauled the wind--but
Ending that The ship fell astern, although she made
All she sail she could, Captain Turner kept on his
sourse again until towards eight, when finding the
wind dying away, fearing tho frgate might come up
with him, he once more hauled to the wind, and
pursued his course. ATT O'clock on tho morning
Of the 5th he saw another sail on the weaher-quar-
ger OF the Purse He then crowded all SAIL steering
Il. D f. and at meridian finding that he was 20
OF his destined port and expecting every
minute to make the land, he hauled up get the at
fude OF Bordeaux, aud then kept his course again
put the sail apparently coming up with him on that
course, he hauled up get to wi,dward OF her. Up
on getting her on her weather quarter, she fired a
shot ut the schooner, which did not reach her Capt
L. then hauled athwar the SHIP but the wind shift
ny drought inc slap again to windward OF him, |
when she raT down for the schooner firing o nd and
grape shot at her, until she alongside, when,
Trying to board she carried away the scho ,ers stud
ling sail and boom, keeping up such firing of mus
setiy that the sailors left the deck great part
d ms rigging being cut to pieces, and Capt. 4. |
anding It impract;cabe to escape, hove TO not
~ithstandng the hostile vessel kept UP "A con |
tant hre OF muskctry unit! her boat had boarded the
chooner, from whence she took ali the passengers
exeepta gentleman, his wife, child, and servant ;
'nd all the crew excepting captain Turner, bis Sc
;ond mate, and boy OF Is years of age. The ship
aas TIC British frgate Nicman capt. Seymour, who
'ut on board the Purse midshipman prize matter
mn ten men, and ordered her for Plymouth. ,
i hc day following G. T. form ed the resolution to
etake his vessel, and for that purpose he loaded
TX pistols which had not been perceived in the cab.
a. lie communicated his design to his second
nate and servant, who agreed to second him and
y the evening, between 10 & H. he came on deck,
ave the sisnalt his two men, s. ordered tire prze-
master to returnhimhis vc5sc s. make s, for France
ne prze-master Immediately drew lis dirk, andj
tabled Capt Turner IN the left breast he ndingl
himself wounded, fred his pistol at the prize-rnas
er' who IN the act Of striking him a second time,
vas shot by the servant and killed on the spot
hey afterwards secured the British crew, and
made sail for France, where they arrived tho next
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