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Foreign And Domestic Intelligence.
" At sea pur superiority has been indisputed , and our commerce so effectually protected , that the losses sustained have been inconsiderable in proportion toils extent ,, and to the captures made on the contracted trade of the enemy . " " The circumstances by which the furl her progress of the Allies has been hithertaimpeded , not only proves the necessity cf vigour and _ . > erseveranceon . our part , but at tbe same lime confirm ultimate success . Our enemies have derived the ihtar-s of temporary exertion , iroma system which has enabled them to dispose arbitrarily of the lives and properties of a numerous lear . d which openly violates
repeop , every straint of justice , humanity , and religion . But these efforts , productive as they necessarily have been of internal discontent and confusion in France , have also tended rapidly to exhaust the national and real strength of that country . " Although I cannot but regret the necessary continuance of the war , I should ill consult the essential interests of my people , if I were desirous of peace on any grounds ; but such as may provide for their permanent safety , and for the independence ' and security of Europe . The attainment of these ends is still obstructed by the
prevalence in France . , equally incompatible with the happiness of that country , and with the tranquillity of ail other nations . " Under this impression , I thought proper to make a declaration of the views and principles by which i am guided . 1 have ordered a copy of this declaration to be laid before you , together with ' copies of several Convent . ons and Treaties with different powers , by which you will perceive how large a part of Lurope is united in . a cause of such general - concern .
" I reflect with unspeakable satisfaction , on the steady loyalty and firm attachment to the established Constitution and Government , which , notwithstanding the continued . efforts to mislead and to seduce , have been so generally prevalent among all ranks of my people . These sentiments have been eminently manifested in the zeal and alacrity of the Militia to provide for our internal defence ; and in the distinguishing bravery and spirit displayed on every occasion by my forces both by sea and land : They have maintained tiie lustre of the British name , and have shewn themselves
worthy ot the blessings which Is the object of all our exertions to preserve . " " Gentlemen cf the House of Ccmtr . ow , " I have ordered the necessary es imates ar . d accounts to be laid before you ; and I am persuaded , you will be ready to make such provision as the exigencies of tiie time may require . 1 i ; . 1 too sensibly the repeated prcol . wh . ch 1 have received of the affection of my subjects not to lament the necessity of dry additional burthens . It is , however , a great consolation to me , to observe the state of the revenue , and the com- '
pleat success of the measure which was last year adopted for removing the embarrassments affecting commercial credit . " Great as must be the extent of our exertions , I trust you will be enabled to provide for them in a such a manner , as to avoid any pressure which could be severely felt by my people . " " My . Lords and Gentlemen , " In ail your deliberations you will undoubtedly bear in mind the true grounds and
origin of the war . " , An attack was nv . de upon us and our aifies , founded on principles which tend to destroy all property , to subvert the laws and religion of every civilized nation , and ' to introduce ui-iversnlly that wild and destructive system of rapine , anarchy , and impiety , the effects c _ which , as they have already been manifested in France , furnish a dreadful but useful lesson to the present age , and to posterity . " it only remains lor us to persevere in . our united exertions : Their discontinuance or relaxation could hardl even a short interval of delusive j and
y procure repose could never terminate in security or peace , impressed with the mce . sity of defending all that is most dear- to us , and relying as we may with confidence , on the continued valour and resources of the nation , on the cor , tinned efforts of Europe , and , above ail , on the ir . contcAaHe justice of our cause , let us render our conduit a contrail to that of our enemiei , and , by cultivating an *) practising the principles of humanity and the duties of reiigion , endeavour to merit the continuance of the civine favour and protection , which have been so tniUser . tl / experienced by tiles ; kingdom ,. "
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Foreign And Domestic Intelligence.
" At sea pur superiority has been indisputed , and our commerce so effectually protected , that the losses sustained have been inconsiderable in proportion toils extent ,, and to the captures made on the contracted trade of the enemy . " " The circumstances by which the furl her progress of the Allies has been hithertaimpeded , not only proves the necessity cf vigour and _ . > erseveranceon . our part , but at tbe same lime confirm ultimate success . Our enemies have derived the ihtar-s of temporary exertion , iroma system which has enabled them to dispose arbitrarily of the lives and properties of a numerous lear . d which openly violates
repeop , every straint of justice , humanity , and religion . But these efforts , productive as they necessarily have been of internal discontent and confusion in France , have also tended rapidly to exhaust the national and real strength of that country . " Although I cannot but regret the necessary continuance of the war , I should ill consult the essential interests of my people , if I were desirous of peace on any grounds ; but such as may provide for their permanent safety , and for the independence ' and security of Europe . The attainment of these ends is still obstructed by the
prevalence in France . , equally incompatible with the happiness of that country , and with the tranquillity of ail other nations . " Under this impression , I thought proper to make a declaration of the views and principles by which i am guided . 1 have ordered a copy of this declaration to be laid before you , together with ' copies of several Convent . ons and Treaties with different powers , by which you will perceive how large a part of Lurope is united in . a cause of such general - concern .
" I reflect with unspeakable satisfaction , on the steady loyalty and firm attachment to the established Constitution and Government , which , notwithstanding the continued . efforts to mislead and to seduce , have been so generally prevalent among all ranks of my people . These sentiments have been eminently manifested in the zeal and alacrity of the Militia to provide for our internal defence ; and in the distinguishing bravery and spirit displayed on every occasion by my forces both by sea and land : They have maintained tiie lustre of the British name , and have shewn themselves
worthy ot the blessings which Is the object of all our exertions to preserve . " " Gentlemen cf the House of Ccmtr . ow , " I have ordered the necessary es imates ar . d accounts to be laid before you ; and I am persuaded , you will be ready to make such provision as the exigencies of tiie time may require . 1 i ; . 1 too sensibly the repeated prcol . wh . ch 1 have received of the affection of my subjects not to lament the necessity of dry additional burthens . It is , however , a great consolation to me , to observe the state of the revenue , and the com- '
pleat success of the measure which was last year adopted for removing the embarrassments affecting commercial credit . " Great as must be the extent of our exertions , I trust you will be enabled to provide for them in a such a manner , as to avoid any pressure which could be severely felt by my people . " " My . Lords and Gentlemen , " In ail your deliberations you will undoubtedly bear in mind the true grounds and
origin of the war . " , An attack was nv . de upon us and our aifies , founded on principles which tend to destroy all property , to subvert the laws and religion of every civilized nation , and ' to introduce ui-iversnlly that wild and destructive system of rapine , anarchy , and impiety , the effects c _ which , as they have already been manifested in France , furnish a dreadful but useful lesson to the present age , and to posterity . " it only remains lor us to persevere in . our united exertions : Their discontinuance or relaxation could hardl even a short interval of delusive j and
y procure repose could never terminate in security or peace , impressed with the mce . sity of defending all that is most dear- to us , and relying as we may with confidence , on the continued valour and resources of the nation , on the cor , tinned efforts of Europe , and , above ail , on the ir . contcAaHe justice of our cause , let us render our conduit a contrail to that of our enemiei , and , by cultivating an *) practising the principles of humanity and the duties of reiigion , endeavour to merit the continuance of the civine favour and protection , which have been so tniUser . tl / experienced by tiles ; kingdom ,. "