The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1814-01-04
THE PRINCE REG E.NT'S SP RECY
TO BOTH HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT.
NIy LORDS and GentLemen.


Il is with the deepest regret that am
gain obliged TO announce to YOU the continu-
ance of His Majesy's lamented indisposti
on.
The great and splendid success wit
which it has pleased Divine Providence to
bless his Majesty's arms, and those of his
aliIes IN the Course OF the preseat campaign.
has been productive Of the most important
| conseq uences to Eurone.
In SPAN, the slorIocS and decisive victc.
! Ty, obtained near Vittoria, has been follow
cd by the allied forces to the Pyrennees. bv
the rePulse OF the enemy in every attemDt
to regain the ground he had been compel
led to abandon, by the reduction of the for
tress OF 81. Sebastians, and finally, by the
establishment ofthe allied army on the from
tier of France.
In this series of brilliant operations you
viii hSve observed with the highest salts.
faction the consummate skill and ability of
the great commander Field Marshal Wei
lington and the stcadiness x uncomfortable
| spirit which have been equally displayed by
the troops OF the three nations united under
! his comuRnd.
The termination of the nrmistica il the
North or Europe, and the declaration of
war by the emperor of Austria against
France, have been most happily accompa-
MED By system of cordial union and concert
amongst the ailied powers.
The effects OF this union have even sur
passed those expectations, which was CAL
! culated to excite.
BY the signal victories obtained over the
French armies in Slesia at Calm and Dene
vit1, the efforts ofthe enemy to penetrate in
! TO the heart OF The Austrian and Prussian
territories were completely frustrated.
These SUCCESSES have been followed by
course OF operations, combined with so
much Judgment, aid executed with such
consummate prudence, vigour, and ability,
as to have led IN their result, not only to the
discontinue OF all those projects which the
ruler OF France had so presumPtuously an
nounced on the renewal of the contest, but
to capture and destruction OF the treat
est part OF the army under his immediate
Command.
The annals Of Europe afford no example
OF victories more splendid and decisive than
those which have bsen recently atchicved
in SaXony.
Whilst the perseverance, and gallantry
displayed by the allied forces of cry des-
cription engaged in this conflict, have exalt-
ed to the highest pitch Of glory their militia
ry character, ycu will, am persuaded, a
gree with me 10 rendering the full tribute of
applause to those soyereigus and princes.
who, in this sacred cause Of national indie
pendence, have so eninently DISTINGUISHED
themselves as the leaders of the armies of
their respective nations.
with snch prospect before you, I am
SATISFIED that l may rely with the greatest
Confidence on your dispositions to enable me
to AFFORD tue necessary assistance in support
Of system Of alliance which originating
Chiefly IN the magnani,oous and disinter-
eated views at 'he emperor Of Russia, and
followed up as IL has been with correspond
ing energy by the other allied powers, has
pro uced change the most momentous i'm
the affairs Of the Continent.
! shall direct copies Of the several con-
yentions which have concluded with the
northern powers TO be laid before you, as
socn as the notifications of them shall have
been duly exchanged.
have further to acquaint you, that
have concluded treaty of alliance and
concert with the emperor Of Austria, and
that the powerful league already formed,
has received an important addition of force
by the declaration Of Bavaria against
France.
I am confident you will view with mar.
tjcular satisfaction, the renewal Of the an
Glen, connection with the Austrian govern
ment and that, justly appreeiatng all the
value Ot the accession Of that great power
to- the common cause, you will be prepared
as TAR as circumstances will permit 10 en-
able me support his Imperial Majesty
IN the vigorous prosecution # the cont 81
The war between this country and he u. State
~ america SIN ConGlues but I have the sa.i.iac.
ton 10 inform you Tat The measures adopted BY
me G9vcrnfnento' the United States, for the con
guest ~ Gene "a hsye been frustrated by the vaor
q his Majcsty's troeco ard b. the zeal and loyslt,
o. bic American Meets
whist q Ertsii, IN conjuncfisn witd be- .liss, 10