§ Mr. Speaker reported the king's Answer to the Address as follows:
§ " Gentlemen,
§ "I thank you for this dutiful and loyal Address. The attachment which you have always shown to my person, family, and government, and the anxious zeal with which you have constantly watched over the interests of my people, satisfy me that every practicable alleviation to their existing distresses, consistent with their permanent welfare, will be afforded. You may rely at all times upon my cordial support in the discharge of your arduous public duties."