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jesty has had the satisfaction of wit. 
nessing an encreasing energy and 
firmness on the part of his people, 
whose uniform and determined re. 
sistance has been no less advanta. 
geous than honourable to. them- 
- selves, and has exhibited the most 
striking example to the surrounding 
nations. ‘The unconquerable valour 
and discipline of his majesty’s fleets 
and armies continue to be displayed 
with undiminished lustre. The 
great sources of our prosperity and 
strength are unimpaired; nor has 
the British nation been, at any 
ANNUAL REGISTER, 1806.: 
time, more united in sentiment a nd 
action, or more determined to main- 
tain inviolate the independence of 
the empire, and the dignity of the 
national character. ; 
With these advantages, and with 
an humble reliance on the protec- 
tion of the Divine Providence, his 
majesty is prepared to meet the exi- 
gencies of this great crisis ; assured © 
of receiving the fullest support from 
the wisdom of your deliberations, — 
and from the tried affection, loyalty, 
and public spirit of his brave | 
people. 
CHARACTERS. 
