Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-01-28


ficers of state, &c. when, the members of the
House of Commons being called in, Ills Royal
Highness was pleased to de liver the following
speech from the tllrone-;|
MY LoRDs AND cEN4cR&aEN,
1t is with the deepest concerfehatI am obi.
gcd to announce to you, at the-Gpening of this
Parliament. the continuance of his Maiesty's
lamented indisposition, and the diminution, of
the hopes, which have must anxiousiy enter
tanned OF his recovery.
The situation of public affairs has induced
me to take the earliest opportunity of meeting
you after the late elections. [ am persuaded
you will cordially participate in the satisfacti
on which, derive from the improvements of
our prospects during the course ofthc present
year.
The vaor and intrepidity displayed by his
Majes,y's forces, and those ofhis allies, in the
Peninsula, on so many occasions during this
campaign, aud the consummate skill and Judge.
ment with which she operations have been con-
ducte by General the MarQ2is of yelling ton.
have led to consequences;pfVhc utmost impor-
tancc tn the common cause,
BY transferring the war into the interior of
Spain, and by the glorious and ever memorable
victory obtained at Salamanca, he has compel
led the enemy to raise the a. ofCadiz, and
the Southern Provinces of that Kingdom have
been delivered from the power and arms of
| France.
| Although cannot but regret that the efforts
Of the enemy, combined with view to one
| great operation, have rendered it necessary to
withdraw from the siege of Burgos, and TO e.
vacuate Madrid, for the puHhose of concentra-
| ting the main body of the Atlfed Forces; these
efforts OF the enemy have, nevertheless, befn
attended, with important sacrifices on their
part, which must materially contribute 20 ex-
tend the resources, and facilitate the exertions
| of the Spanish Nation.
/ n n II Il. I
ton to continue to afford every aid in support
of contest, which has frst given to the CONT
nent of Europe the exadRls of persevering and
successful resistance td4 the. power of France,
and on which not only tI& independence of the
nations of the Pennsulay but the best inter
ests of His Majesty's dominions essentially de-
| pend.
have great pleasure in communicating to
| you, that the relations of peace and friendship
have been restored between his Majesty and
the Courts of st. Petersburg and Stockholm
have directed copies of the Treaties to be
| laid before you.
In a contest for his own sovereign rights, and
for the independence of his dQmiaicns, the En-
peror OF Rossiq has had to Cd pose large pro
Government, assisted BIZ >AAJies. and bv the
Tributary States dePendenthpoh it,
The resistance which he has opposed to so
formidable combination, cannot fail to excite
sentiments of lasting admiration
BY his own magnanmity and perseverance;
by the zeal and Observation-Disclosures of all ranks
of his subjects and by the gallantry, firmness,
and intrepidity of his forces, the presunptuous
expectations OF the enemy have been signally
disappointed.
The enthusiasm of the Russian nation has in
creased with the difficulties ofthe contest, and
with the dangers with which they were sur
rounded They have subpiittad TO sacrifices
of which there are few examples in the history
ofthe world and indulge the confident hope,
that the determined perseverance of His In
perial Majesty will be crownedAwith ultimate
success and that this contest iTikts result will
have the effect of establishing. upon a founda-
ton never to be shaken, the security and indie
pcndence of the RUSSIAN empire.
The proof of confidence which have receiv-
ed from Ills Imperial Majesty, in the measure
which he has adopteds6i,sssd his fleets TO
the ports ! 9rthis country, the highest de
jesty may most fully rely on my fixed determi-
) nation to afford him the Nost cordial sup
port in the great contest in which he is en-
gagged.
: ! have the satisfaction further to acauaint
YOU, that have concluded treaty with His
sicilian Mo'esly, supplementary to the treatie.
: of 909 aud 1909
As soon as the ratifcations shall have been
/
! to be laid before you. ~
: My objccthas been to p6pvs8e for the more
extensive application of the military force Of
the Sicilian Government TO odznsiye operat
: ons n measure which, combined with the Ii
beral and enlightened principles which happi
: ~ prevail in the Councils Of His Sciian Ma
4 iesty,is calculated, trust, to augment his pow
or aHd resources, and at the same time TO rcn
der them essentially serviceabIe TO the com
c mon cause.
The Declaration OF WAR bv tho Government
OF the United States Of America was made under
: circumstances, which miSAt vL,ye afforded
. reasonable expectation, that'tliA amicable rela
{ tions between the two nati948 svould not b,
a long interrupted. IT is withsinccre regret tina
$ am Obliged to acqiaint you 'dht the conluc
!. and pretensions OF that government have hther
\ to prevented the conclusion OF any pacific ar
y rangement.
r Their measures of hostility have been prin
cipally directed against the adjoining British
I Provinces, and every effort has been made Il
c seduce the Inhabitants OF them from their allie
u glance TO His Majesty.
The proofs, however, wlTRl have received
t Of loyalty and attachment iromauEIis Majesty
= subjects in North America areasighly satisfac
b tory.
: The attempts Of the enemy 70 invade Uppe
Canada have not only proved abh'tive, but b.
The iudlcIous arrangements OF the Governor
C General, and by the skill aud decision witt
: which the military operations have been con
Quoted, the forces Of the enemy assembled fo
4 that purpose in one qpartehhavc been compel
led to capitulate, and in snothethave be en- cor
g pletely defeated.
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