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produced the impression which was naturally to be expected ; and a general sense appears to prevail throughout France , that the only relief from the increasing pressure of these difficulties must arise from the restoration of peace , and the establishment of some settled system of government . " The distraction and anarchy which have so long prevailed in that country , have led to a crisis , of which it is as yet impossible to foresee the issue ; but which must , in all human probability , produce consequences highly important to the interests of Europe . Should this crisis terminate in any order of things

compatible with the tranquillity of other countries , and affording a reasonable expectation of security and permamnce in any treaty which might be concluded , the appearance of a disposition to negociate for general peace on just and suitable terms will not fail to be met , on my part , with an earnest desire to give it the fullest and speediest effect . But I am persuaded you will agree with me , that nothing is so likely to ensure and accelerate this desirable end , as to shew that we are prepared for either alternative , and are determined to prosecute the war with the utmost energy and vigour , until we have the means of concluding , in conjunction with our allies , such a peace as the justice of our cause and the situation of the enemv may entitle us to expect .

" With this view I am continuing to make the greatest exertions for maintaining and impiovingour naval superiority , and for carrying on active and vigorous operations in the West Indies , in order to secure and extend the advantages which we have gained in that quarter , and which are so nearly connected with bur commercial resources and maritime strength . " I rely with full confidence on the continuance of your firm and zealous support , on the uniform bravery of my fleets and armies , and on the fortitude , perseverance , and public spirit of all ranks of my people .

• "The acts of hostility committed by the United Provinces , under the influence and cpntroul of France , have obliged me to treat them as in a state of war with this country . " The fleet which I have employed in the North Seas has received the most cordial and active assistance from ' the naval force furnished by the Empress of Russia , and has been enabled effectually to check the operations of the enemy in that quarter . " I have concluded engagements of defensive alliance with the two Imperial Courts ; and the ratifications of the treaty of commerce with the United States of America , which I announced to you last year , have now been exchanged . I have directed copies of these treaties to be laid before you .

Gentlemen of the House of Commons , " It is matter of deep concern to me , that the exigencies of the public service will require further additions to the heavy burthens which have been unavoidably imposed on my people . I trust that their pressure will , in some degree , be alleviated by the flourish . ng state of our commerce and manufactures , and that our expences , though necessarily great in their amount , will , under the actual circumstances or" the war , admit of considerable diminution in comparison with those of the present year .

" My Lords and Gentlemen , " I have observed for some time past with the greatest anxiety the very high price of grain , and that anxiety is encreased by the apprehension that the produce of the wheat harvest in the present year may not have been such as effectually to relieve my people from the difficulties with which they have had to contend . The spirit of order and submission to the laws , which , with very few exceptions , has manifested itself under this severe pressure , will , I am sure , be

felt by you as an additional incentive to apply yourselves with the utmost diligence to the consideration of sudi measures as may tend to alleviate the present distress , and to prevent , as far as possible , the renewal of similar embarrassments in future . Nothing has been omitted on my part that appeared likely to contribute to this end ; and you may be assured of my hearty concurrence in whatever regulations the wisdom of Parliament may adopt , on a subject so peculiarly interesting to my people , whose welfare will ever be the object nearest niv heart . "