Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1830-12-29
ent, and the safety of other govern

ment, and the safety of other govern
ments.
Symptoms Of tumult and disorder have
created anxiety in various parts of Eu-
rope; but assurances which continue to
receive Of the amicable disposition of
foreign Courts give me just ground to
hope that my people will continue to en-
Joy the blessings of peace.
Penetrated at all times with the neces-
sitv of preserving inviolate the engage
ments which have been made in the
name Of the nation, | am convinced that
my determination to maintain in conneX-
ion with my allies, the treaties upon
which are founded the general system Of
Europe, will appear to you the best
guarantee for the maintenance of the
peace ofthe world.
Up to the present time l have not ac-
credited the Ambassador ofthc Court of
Lisbon; but the Portuguese government
having resolved to satisfy the claims of
justice and humanity by liberal and
general amnesty, think the time has
aomc to re-cstablish in behalf ofmy peo-
pie, the friendly relations which for 80
long time have existed between the two
nations.
My profound solicitude for the welfare
of my subjects, induce me to recommend
to the immediate attention Of Parlia-
ment, such arrangements as will secure
the exercise of the royal authority, if it
should please God to terminate my life
before any successor shall have arrived
at mature age.
| shall be most ready to concur with
you in all the measures which may ap-
pear to you proper, Tor preserving invio-
late the dignity & stability of the crown,
and to assure more and more the guar
antee of civil and religious liberty to my
people.
Gentlemen Of The House Of Commons:
II have ordered to be laid before
you, all the statements of expenditures
for the present year, which the preced-
ing Parliament was not able to arrange
before its separation. The estimates for
the coming year will be made in conform
iy to the principles of rigid economy,
which | have determined to carry
through all the branches Of the public
service.
My lords and Gentlemen, / am deep
ily afflicted that in some districts of the
country, my subjects have suffered in
their property from combinations having
for their object the destruction of ma
chimes, and that heavy losses have been
sustained from the criminal acts of fincen-
diaries.
have seen, not without chagrn and
indignation, the perfdious attempts which
have been made, to spread spirit of dis
content and dissatisfaction among my
people, and to interrupt the concord
which has happily prevailed through the
different parts OF my dominions. tie UNI
ion Of which is essential to the preserva-
ton Of the general strength and happi-
ness.
The great efforts ofmy life will be to
preserve the blessings which my people
possess, and transmit them unimpaired to
my posterity; and have the more ami
mating hope of being able to discharge
the sacred duties which have been con-
fidcd to me from the wisdom and ahec-
ton of Parliament and the support of all
my subjects.
! am determined to employ, to the full
extent of my power, all the means which
the constitution and laws have placed in
my hands, for the punishment of scdi-
tion, and the prompt suppression of dis
order and revolt.
Amidst all the difficulties Of the pres
ent crisis, receive with high aatisfac-
ton the expression of loyal and attach
ment from vast majority ofmy sub
jects. l am sure that they will duly
appreciate the great advantage of this
happy form of government, under which
with the favor of Divine Providence, this
country has enjoyed during long series
Of years, internal peace, commercial
prosperity, real liberty, in short, every
thing which constitutes public welfare,
hcvnp1 INV othor m potiop IF tho world