Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-04-06

"The growth of the revenue is such as not
only to sustain public credit, and to prove the
unimpaired productiyeness of our resources,
but, (what IS yet more gratifying to his Males
ty's feengs) to evince diffusion OF comfort
among the great body of the people.
Agriculture is increasing from the depres-
sion under which it labored, and by the steady
operation of natural causes, is gradually reas-
suming the station to which its importance en-
titles it, among the great interests of the ma
ton.
cat no former period has there prevailed
throughout all classes of the community in this
island, a more cheerful spirit of order,or more
Just sense of the advantages which, under the
blessings Of providence, they enjoy.
"In Ireland which has for some time past
been the subject of his Majesty's particular
socitude there are many indications OF
amendment, and his Majesty relies upon your
continued endeavors to secure the welfare
and happiness of that part of the United King
dom.
"iIs Majesty has commanded us further to
inform you, that he has every reason to be-
Heye that the progress of our internal prospe-
rity and improvement will not be disturbed by
any interruption of tranquility abroad.
4" His Majesty continues to receive from the
Powers his allies, and generally from all prin-
ces and states assurances of their earnest de-
sire to maintain and cultivate the relations OF
friendship with his Majesty, and nothing is
omitted on his Majesty's part, as well to pre-
serve general peace, as TO remove any causes
of disagreement, and to draw closer the bonds
of amity between other nations and Great Bri-
tain.
"The Negotiations which have SO long been
carried on through his MaJesty's Ambassador
at Constantnople, for the arrangement of dit
ferences between Russia and the Ottoman
Porte, are, as his Majesty iatters himself, draw.
ing near to favorable termination.
"a Convention has been concluded between
his Majesty and the Emperor of Austria, tor
the settlement of the pecunary claims OF the
country upon the Court of Vienna.
, ellis AIaiesty has directed that a copy o.
this Convention be laid before you, and he re
lies on your assistance tor the execution o
some of its provisions.
Anxiousy his Majesty deprecated the
commencement of the war in Spain, he is eve
~ day more satisfied that in the strict neutrah
" which he determined to observe in that con
test (and which you SO cordially approve) he
est consulted the true interests OF his people
with respect to the Provinces of Americs
which have declared their sep ration from
! Spain, his Maiesty's conduct has been oper
and consistent, and his opinions have been al
all times frankly avowed to Spain and to other
Powers.
"iis Majesty has appointed consuls to re
side at the principal ports and places OF those
, provinces, for the protection OF the trade O
his subjects.
Gas to any further measures his Majesty has
reserved to himself an unfetlered discretion
to be exercised as the circumstances of those
countries, and the interests Of his own people
may appear to his Majesty to require.
i" Gentlemen of The House of Commons,
+ ellis Majesty has directed us to inform yot
, lhat the estimates for the year AR, prepared
and shall be forthwith laid before you.
o "I'he numerous points at which, under pre-
sent circumstances, his Majesty's naval force
has necessarily been distributed, aud the occa
SION which has arisen of streng hnng his gar
risons in the West Indies, have rendered una,
. voidable some augmentation of his establish
ment by sea and land.
His Majesty has, however, the gratif
cation OF believing that, not~ outstanding the
increase ofexpense INCIDENT to these augmen
tatlons, 1t will still be in your power, after pro
! ylding for the services of the year, To make
arrangements in some part OF our system d
taxation which may afford relief to obtain i'm
portant branches Of the national industry.
".Ky Lords and Gentlemen
ellis Majesty has commanded us to acquain
you that he has not been inattentive TO the dc
sire expressed by the House of Commons IL
the last session of Parliament, that means
should be devised for amelioratDg the condi
ton of the Negro Slavesin the West Indies.
"Hs Majesty has directed the necessary in
formation relating to this subject % be laid be
e fore you.
S ellis Majesty is confident that you will af
, ford your best attention and assistance to any
proposition which may be submitted to you
for promoting the moral Improvement of tht
negroes by an extended plan of religious in
7 structon. and by such other measures AS ma,
: gradually conduce to the same end.
"Bnt his Majesty earnestly recommends tt
YOU 20 treat the whole subject with the caini
ness and discretion which it demands.
"To excite exaggerated expectations il
those who are the objects of your benevolence
would be AS fatal to their welfare as to that O
their employers.
; &c And his Majesty assures himself you vii
bearin mind that where the correction of a Ion,
: standing and complicated system, and the SAT
ty of large classes of his Majesty subjects ar,
4, involved, that course of proceeding is alon,
likely to attain practical good, AMI to avoit
aggraNation of evil in which. regard shall b,
paid to considerations of Justice, and in which
3 caution shall temper zeal"