The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1821-03-26

profound silence was Immediately ensured
His Majesty then, in clear voice, rather be.
speaking the complete man Of business, than
he efemlnate Sovereign, which his vile ira
ducers have represented him, spoke 10 the fol-
lowing effect.
THE KINGS SPEECH.
" Ny Lords and Gentlemen.
have the satisfaction Of acquainting you,
that continue to receive from foreign Pow
ers the strongest assurances Of their friendly
disposition towards this country.
g II will be matter Of deep regret to me,
if the occurrences which have recently taken
place 10 Italy should eVen,ue,y lead 10 any
interruption OF trabqIts, IL mat Quarter T; but
it will, in such cas- " my great object to
secure 10 my People The continuance Of peace.
Gentlemen Of the House Of Commons,
The measures by which. in The last ses-
sion Of Parliament, you made provision for The
expenses Of my Civil Government, and for Inc
house and dignity Of the Crown, demand my
warmest acknow ledgment.
have directed that he estimates for the
current year, shall be ~ before you. and il
|. y q satisfaction 10 me to have been enabled 10
make some reductch in or Military Estab-
lisbmeuts
=" You will observe, from the accounts Of
the public revenue, thst. Notwithstanding the
rec 'PJs 10 Ireland have proved materially de-
hcIen ~ consequence OF the unfortunate cir
cumstances winch have affected the CONNER
ca credit ofthat part Of the United Kingdom,
and although our Foreign Trade, during The
early part Of this time was ia state OF de-
preston, the total revenue has, nevertheless,
exceeded that OF the preceding year.
GO 4 considerable part OF this increase must
be ascrbed to the New Taxes; but 10 some
OF those branches which are the sures indIca-
lions OF internal wealth, the augmentation has
fully realized any expectation which could
have been reasonably formed Oft.
be separate provision which was made
for the Queen, as Princes Of Wales, ia the
year 1914 terminated with the demise Of his
late Majesty
have, in The meantime, directed advan-
ces, as authorised by law; aud It will, under
present circumstances, be for you to consider
what new arrangements should be made on
this subject
My Lords and Gentlemen,
"l have great pleasure IN being able TO
acquaint you, that considerable improve
ment has taken place within the last bali wear
in several Of the most important branches OF
our commerce and manufacturing districts, the
dlstresses which prevailed at the commence
ment OF the last session of Parliament have
greatly abaied.
, 8 II will be my most anxious desire 10 con-
cur IN every measure which may be consid-
cred as calculated 10 advance our internal
prosperity.
well know that, Notwithstanding the az
itatlon produced by temporary circumstance
and amidst The distress which still presses up
on large portion Of my subjects, the 6rmest
rellence may be placed on that atfeciona e.
and loyal attachment TO my Person and Gov
eminent, OF which have recently received so
many testimonials tiom all Of my kingdom !;
and which, whilst it is most grateful 10 the
strongest feelings Of my heart, shall ever
CONSIDER as the best and surest safeguard Of my
| Throne.
. In the discharge of the important duties
imposed on you, you will, ain confident, be
sensible OF the indispensable necessity of pro-
noting and maintaining, TO the utmost of your
power, due Obedience 10 he laws, and of
InstIIirng into all classes Of my subjects, res
peci for lawful authority, and for those estab.
lIshed Institutions under which the Country
has been enabled To overcome so many diff
cutles, aud 70 which, under Providence, may
be ascrlbed our happiness and renown as a
Nation"