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The commons were thanked, in a 
more particular manner, for the li- 
beral supplies they had granted, to 
meet the exigencies of the war. 
Peculiar notice was taken of the 
increasing resources, by which the 
country was enabled to support the 
great expences it required, The 
nature of the system introduced into 
France had, the speech said, afford- 
ed to that country, in the midst of 
its calamities, the means of exer- 
tion, beyond the exertion of any 
former time ; but, under the pressure 
of the new and unprecedented dif- 
ficulties, arising from such a contest, 
the British constitution had, by the 
councils and conduct of parliament, 
ANNUAL REGISTER, 
1796. 
been preserved inviolate against the 
designs of foreign and domestic 
enemies; the honour of the British 
name asserted ; the 1ank and station 
b-ld bitherto by this country im 
Europe, maintained; and the de- 
cided superiority of its naval power, 
established in every quarter of the 
world. 
Such were the principal passages 
in the speech. It concluded with 
strong recommendations of unani- 
mity and mutual confidence be- 
tween the king and parliament, as 
best promoting the true dignity of 
the crown, and the happiness of the 
subject. ny 
