The New Hampshire Gazette

LONDON, May 22.

This Day a Message was sent to the House of Commons, by the Lords authorized by Virtue of his Majesty's Commission, for declaring his Royal Assent to several Acts agreed upon by both Houses; desiring the immediate Attendance of that Hon. House, in the House of Peers, to hear the Commission read; which they did accordingly. The Lords Commissioners in their Speech, among other Things, assured the Lords and Gentlemen, That his Majesty looked back with entire Satisfaction on their past Proceedings. That their Zeal and Unanimity in maintaining the true Interest of their Country, could only be equalled by what his Majesty has formerly experienced from this Parliament. That it would have given his Majesty the most sensible Pleasure to have been able to communicate to them his sincere Endeavours to promote a general Pacification he had met with more Suitable Returns before this Time. That his Majesty, in Conjunction with his good Brother and Ally the King of Prussia, had chosen to give their Enemies Proof of this equitable Disposition, amidst a Series of glorious Victories; an Opportunity most proper to do it with Dignity, and manifest to all Europe the Purity and Moderation of his Views. That, after such a Conduct, his Majesty had the Comfort to reflect, that the further Continuance of the Calamities of War could not be imputed to him, or his Allies; trusting in the Blessing of Heaven upon the Justice of his Arms, and their Zeal, that his Future Successes will not fall short of the past; and that in the Event, the Publick Tranquility would be restored on solid and durable Foundations. That his Majesty had taken Care to augment the Combined Army in Germany, and to keep such a Force at Home, as may frustrate any Attempts of Invasion. That the signal Victory obtained last Winter over the French Fleet on their own Coast, had at once added Lustre to his Majesty's Arms, and reduced the Naval Strength of France to a very low Ebb. And that his Majesty had disposed of his Squadrons in such a Manner as might best conduce to the Annoyance of his Enemies; the Defence of his own Dominions, and the Protection of the Trade of his Subjects, which he has extremely at Heart. The Lords Commissioners assured the Gentlemen of the House of Commons, That nothing could relieve his Majesty's Royal Mind, under the Anxiety which he feels for the Burdens of his faithful Subjects, but the public-spirited Cheerfulness with which they had granted him such large Supplies, and his Conviction, that they are necessary for the Security and essential Interests of his Kingdoms. After which, the Lord Keeper signified his Majesty's Pleasure, that the Parliament be prorogued.