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The Virginia Gazette
Williamsburg, Virginia
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On February 26, 1771, Lord Viscount Townshend delivered a speech to the Irish Parliament in Dublin, highlighting King George III's affection for Ireland, urging attention to high corn prices and beneficial laws, noting extended bounties on Irish linen exports, stating no further financial supply needed, and celebrating the birth of a new princess.
Merged-components note: This is the continuation of Lord Viscount Townshend's speech to the Irish Parliament, reported as foreign news.
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My Lords and Gentlemen,
It is with the truest satisfaction that I obey his Majesty's command to meet you again in Parliament.
The affection which his Majesty bears to his faithful subjects of Ireland, and his readiness to concur with you in every measure which may conduce to their prosperity, have determined his Majesty to call you together at this time, that you may take into your serious consideration
All laws as shall be found to be immediately necessary for the general good of this country.
The present high price of corn is an object of the first importance, and demands your utmost attention; and I also recommend to you the continuance or revival of such laws as from experience have proved of advantage to the public.
I have particular pleasure in being able to inform you, that not only the usual bounties on the exportation of Irish linens have been continued by the British Parliament, but that they have been still further extended; a circumstance which I hope will be productive of beneficial effects to that manufacture.
Gentlemen of the House of Commons,
As I have reason to expect that, with very strict economy, the duties which were granted last session of Parliament, and which will not expire until Christmas next, may be sufficient to answer the expenses of his Majesty's government, I am not now to ask for any further supply.
My Lords and Gentlemen.
The increase of his Majesty's Royal family, by the birth of another Princess since the last session of Parliament, is an event in which we are all interested, and must afford us the sincerest pleasure.
His Majesty's paternal care of this kingdom requires every return of gratitude on your part; and I have no doubt, from your known loyalty, that you will manifest your sense of his goodness by the temper and unanimity of your proceedings.
I rejoice in this opportunity of co-operating with you for the public welfare, and I flatter myself our endeavours will be mutual to bring this session to a speedy and happy conclusion.
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Dublin, Ireland
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1771 02 26
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bounties on irish linens extended by british parliament; duties sufficient for government expenses until christmas; birth of another princess in the royal family.
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Lord Townshend, as Lord Lieutenant General and General Governor of Ireland, addressed both Houses of Parliament, conveying the King's command to meet, recommending consideration of necessary laws for the country's good, attention to high corn prices, continuance of advantageous laws, informing of extended bounties on linen exports, expecting no need for further supply with economy, and expressing pleasure at the Royal family's increase.