provision you have made for the services of the present year. It is a great satisfaction to me to reflect that, by the regulations you have adopted for the redemption of the national debt, you have established a system which will not retard its ultimate liquidation, whilst at the same time it provides for the vigorous prosecution of the war, with the least practicable addition to the public burdens. My Lords and Gentlemen,-I entirely approve of the arrangements which you have made for the government of the British territories in India, and for the regulation of the British commerce in that part of the world. They appear to have been wisely framed, with a view to the circumstances which have occurred since this subject was last under the consideration of parliament. By these arrangements you have preserved in its essential parts that system of government which experience has proved to be not less calculated to provide for the happine-s of the inhabitants of India, than to promote the interests of Great Britain; and you have judiciously extended to the subjects of the United Kingdom in general, a participation in the commerce of countries within the limits of the East India company's charter, which will, I doubt not, have the effect of augmenting the resources of India, and of increasing and improving the trade and navigation of his Majesty's do minions. The tried and affectionate loyalty of his Majesty's people, the constancy which they have displayed during this long and arduous war, and the patience with which they have sustained the burthens necessarily imposed upon them, have made an indelible impression on my mind. Such continued and persevering exertions, under so severe a pressure, afford the strongest proof of their attachment, to that constitution which it is the first object of my life to maintain. In the success which has recently attended his Majesty's arms, I acknow'edge with devout gratitude the hand of Divine Providence, The use I desire to make of these, and of all other advantages, is to promote and secure the welfare of his Majesty's people; and I cannot more decidedly evince this disposition, than by employing the powerful means you have placed in my hands in such a manner as may be best calculated to reduce the extravagant pretensions of the ene my, and thereby to facilitate the attainment, in conjunction with my allies, of a secure and honourable peace. Then the Lord Chancellor, by the Prince Regent's command, said-→→ My Lords and Gentlemen,-It is the command of his Royal Highness the Prince Regent, acting in the name and on behalf of bis Majesty, that this parliament be prorogued to Monday the 23d day of August next, to be then here holden; and this parliament is accordingly prorogued to Monday the 23d day of August next. THE THE YEOMANRY. (Circular.) Whitehall, Oct. 29, 1813. "My Lord,-I have the honour to inform your grace, that it has been deemed expedient by his Majesty's government to take measures, with a due regard to considerations of economy, for giving in creased efficiency to that valuable part of our defensive force, the Yeomanry cavalry of Great Bri tain. "With a view to this important object, it appears highly desirable to afford every degree of encouragement for the formation of the separate troops and small corps now serving in the different counties, into regiments, consisting of not less than six troops, where there are so many in the county; and that each regiment should perform its annual exercise of twelve days, as permanent duty, at one and the same period, and be subject during that time to one inspec tion. "I need not point out to your grace, that although in some parts of the kingdom the former object has already been partially accomplished through the zeal of the individuals composing certain troops of Yeomanry cavalry, yet, even there, objections have occurred to the attainment of the second, from the inadequacy of the allowances granted for some years past to meet the expenses necessarily incurred during such service. "It is therefore proposed, subject in each instance to the special approbation of the Prince Regent, to be signified to the lord lieutenant by the secretary of state, that corps so formed, and consenting to assemble annually for the period above mentioned, should,`in future, in lieu of the present allowances, receive the same pay and allowances as are granted to the regular cavalry. In those cases where a county does not furnish six troops, these regulations may be carried into effct, provided the whole number, not being less than three, shall consent to the condition herein specified. In those counties where there are single troops unattached to any regiment, such troops will be required, to entitle them to the benefit of these allowances, either to become part of such existing regiments, or to form themselves into new corps, consisting of not less than three troops each. "I have therefore to request that your grace will cause these intentions of government to be made known without delay to the commanding officers of the different corps and troops of yeomanry cavalry of the county over which you preside, and that you will exert your utmost endeavours to give full effect to regulations which promise to be attended with the most beneficial consequences. "You will please to report to me whatever propositions may be made to your grace with a view to this object, and of which you would recommend the adoption, that they may be submitted without delay to the consideration of his Royal Highness the Prince Regent, I have the honour to be, my lord, your grace's most obedient humble servant, (Signed) "SIDMOUTH. His Majesty's Lieutenant of the county of Speech Speech of the Prince Regent on opening Parliament, Nov. 4. My Lords and Gentlemen,-It is with the deepest regret that I am again obliged to announce to you the continuance of his Majesty's lamented indisposition. The great and splendid success with which it has pleased divine Providence to bless his Majesty's arms, and those of his allies, in the course of the present campaign, has been productive of the most important consequences to Europe. In Spain, the glorious and decisive victory obtained near Vittoria has been followed by the advance of the allied forces to the Pyrenees, -by the repulse of the enemy in every attempt to regain the ground be had been compelled to abandon, -by the reduction of the fortress of Saint Sebastian,-and, finally, by the establishment of the allied army on the frontier of France. In this series of brilliant operations, you will have observed, with the highest satisfaction, the consummate skill and ability of the great commander, Field Marshal the Marquis of Wellington; and the steadiness and unconquerable spirit which have been equally displayed by the troops of the three nations, united under his command. The termination of the armistice in the North of Europe, and the declaration of war by the Emperor of Austria against France, have been most happily accompanied by a system of cordial union and concert amongst the allied powers. The effects of this union have even surpassed those expectations which it was calculated to excite. By the signal victories obtained VOL. LV. over the French armies in Silesia, at Culm, and at Denevitz, the efforts of the enemy to penetrate into the heart of the Austrian and Prussian territories were completely frustrated. These successes have been followed by a course of operations, combined with so much judgment, and executed with such cousummate prudence, vigour, and ability, as to have led in their result, not only to the discomfiture of all those projects which the ruler of France had so presumptuously announced on the renewal of the contest, but to the capture and destruction of the greater part of the army under his immediate command. The annals of Europe afford no examples of victories more splendid and decisive than those which have been recently achieved in Saxony. Whilst the perseverance and gallantry displayed by the allied forces of every description, engaged in this conflict, have exalted to the highest pitch of glory their military, character, you will, I-am persuaded, agree with me in rendering the full tribute of applause to those sovereigns and princes, who, in this sacred cause of national independence, have so eminently distinguished themselves as the leaders of the armies of their respective nations. With such a prospect before you, I am satisfied that I may rely, with the fullest confidence, on your disposition to enable me to afford the necessary assistance in support of a system of alliance, which, originating chiefly in the inagnanimous and disinterested views of the Emperor of Russia, and followed up as it has been with corresponding energy by the 2 B other other allied powers, has produced this great contest must be the same a change the most momentous in the affairs of the continent. I shall direct copies of the several conventions which I have concluded with the Northern powers to be laid before you, as soon as the ratifications of them shall have been duly exchanged. I have further to acquaint you, that I have concluded a treaty of alliance and concert with the Emperor of Austria, and that the powerful league already formed has received an important addition of force, by the declaration of Bavaria against France. I am confident you will view with particular satisfaction the renewal of the ancient connection with the Austrian government; and that, justly appreciating all the value of the accession of that great power to the common cause, you will be prepared, as far as circumstances may permit, to enable me to support his Imperial Majesty in the vigorous prosecution of the contest. The war between this country and the United States of America still continues; but I have the satisfaction to inform you, that the measures adopted by the government of the United States, for the conquest of Canada, have been frustrated by the valour of his Majesty's troops, and by the zeal and loyalty of his American subjects. Whilst Great Britain, in conjunction with her allies, is exerting her utmost strength against the common enemy of independent nations, it must be matter of deep regret to find an additional enemy in the government of a country whose real interest in the issue of as our own. It is known to the world, that this country was not the aggressor in this war. I have not hitherto seen any disposition on the part of the government of the United States to close it, of which I could avail myself consistently with a due attention to the interests of his Majesty's subjects. I am at all times ready to enter into discussion with that government for a conciliatory adjustment of the differences between the two countries upon principles of perfect reciprocity not inconsistent with the established maxims of public law, and with the maritime rights of the British empire. Gentlemen of the House of Commons. I have directed the estimates for the services of the ensu ing year to be laid before you. I regret the necessity of so large an expenditure, which I am confident, however, you will judge to and nature of our military exerbe unavoidable, when the extent tions are considered. I entertain no doubt of your readiness to furnish such supplies as the public service may require. I congratulate you on the improved and flourishing state of our commerce; and I trust, that the abundant harvest which we have received from the bountiful hand of Providence during the present his Majesty's people, and produce year, will afford material relief to a considerable augmentation in many branches of the revenue. My Lords and Gentlemen, -I congratulate you on the decided conviction which now happily pre vails throughout so large a portion of Europe, that the war in which the allied powers are engaged against the ruler of France is a war of necessity; and that his views of universal dominion can only be defeated by combined and determined resistance. The public spirit and national enthusiasm, which have successively accomplished the deliverance of the kingdoms of Spain and Portugal, and of the Russian empire, now equally animate the German people; and we may justly entertain the fullest confidence that the same perseverance on their part will ultimately lead to the same glorious result. I cannot but deplore most deeply the continuance of this extended warfare, and of all those miseries which the insatiable ambition of the ruler of France has so long inflicted upon Europe. No disposition to require from France sacrifices of any description inconsistent with her honour or just pretensions as a nation, will ever be on my part, or on that of his Majesty's allies, an obstacle to peace. The restoration of that great blessing, upon principles of justice and equality, has never ceased to be my anxious wish; but I am fully convinced that it can only be obtained by a continuance of those efforts which have already delivered so large a part of Europe from the power of the enemy.. To the firmness and perseverance of this country these advantages may, in a great degree, be ascribed. Let this consideration animate us to new exertions, and we shall thus, I trust, be enabled to bring this long and arduous contest to a conclusion which will be consistent with the independence of all the nations engaged in it, and with the general security of Europe. Report on the Corn Trade. The select committee of the House of Commons, appointed to examine into the state of the corn trade, have reported, that during the last 21 years, the sum of 59,634,1357. has been paid for foreign corn imported into Great Britain; and that the average price of the quarter of wheat, for that period, has been 77s. 3d. and for the last four years, 105s. 5d. This naturally directed their atten. tion to the mode in which this dependence on foreign countries might be best removed; and upon addressing inquiries to the Board of Agriculture in England and the Farming Society of Ireland, they learned, that a great increase of tillage had taken place in both countries during the last ten years, though much still remained to be done. The import of corn into this country from Ireland, had, however, received an astosishing increase, and during the last five years, constituted one-third of the whole importation, while in some preceding years, it had not equalled one-seventh of the whole. The value of Irish corn imported into this country during the last five years, was 6,507,8847. On the resources to be derived from Ireland, the committee observe as follows: "The evidence of several persons well acquainted with Ireland, concurs in proving, that its tillage has of late years increased very 2 B 2 much, |