SuT; A. dy E 
alone can give her no effectual as. 
sistance; and that without the co- 
operation of Prussia and Austria, 
‘no diversion would be of any use. 
10 time, nor in any case, enter into 
any hostile design against France. ¢ 
_ Itis for the-interests of Austria 
self, and for the glory of her so- 
eign, that the emperor of the 
ch desires that his majesty the 
peror of Germany and Austria 
uld avail himself ef the oppor- 
mity which now offers. He has 
win his hands both the destiny 
his own dominions and that of 
urope. In the one he holds the 
roubles and the subversion of states; 
in the other a general peace : impar- 
| tial neutrality will give him all that 
he desires for himself, and will en- 
‘able him to ensure the peace 
of the world. The most effectual 
iation that Austria can employ 
apeace is, to observe the most 
fect neutrality, not to arm, nor 
oblige France to make any diver- 
jou; not to allow to England any 
e of engaging her in an offensive 
lliance, 
‘ 
|} Address of the City of London to 
_ His Majesty, Wednesday Feb. 19, 
1806. 
he humble, Joyal,’ and dutiful ad- 
dress of the lord mayor, alder- 
men, and commons of the city of 
. wha Ba 
Py. > 
PAPERS. 
Prussia has declared that she will at . 
“675 
London, in common council as. 
sembled. 
Most Gracious Sovereign, 
We, your majesty’s most dutiful 
and loyal subjects, the Jord mayor, 
aldermen, and commons of the city 
of London, in common council as- 
sembled, most humbly approach 
your majesty with the warmest sen- 
timents of loyalty and attachment to 
your majesty’s sacred person.aud fa- 
mily. 
We beg to assure your. majesty, 
that while we contemplate with the 
deepest concern and disappointment, 
the Jate disastrous events, «which 
have led, in so rapid and extraordi- 
nary a manner, to the defeat and 
humiliation of the Austrian power, 
we cannot refrain from offering to 
your majesty. our sincere thanks and 
congratulations on the formation of 
an administration, combining men 
of the highest consideration and ta- 
lents, affording, amidst these: ad- 
verse events, the cheering praspect, 
that by such an union of wisdom 
and energy in your majesty’s coun- 
cils, a system of vigour, vigilance, 
and economy will be adopted,* 
{which} may support our public ai. 
fairs, preserve and strengthen ont 
national security, and prove most 
conducive to the honour and digs 
nity of your majesty’s crown, and 
the happiness and liberties of your 
people. 
Viewing the high and distinguish- 
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* Instead of the word which; as marked above, the committee which drew up 
address inserted the following, “as may retrieve our public affairs.” Antlin- 
sad of the words in italics, was inserted as follows: “that, by a revision of past 
‘ors,a reform of public abuse, a wise application of our resources, the most 
Cacious means of national defence, and a dignified and conciliatory conduct 
wards foreign powers, this country, surmounting every difficulty, may be restored 
}its ancient rank, power, and opulence, and the peace, hajspiness and security 
your majesty’s dominions be established on a firm and lasting foundation.” + 
_ A motion was afterwards made in the Common-council, where the committee % 
cherged with misconduct, and the address was presented as above. 
