§ VISCOUNT DRUMLANRIGappeared at the bar, and read the following gracious acknowledgment on the part of Her Majesty to the Address of Thursday night—
Your loyal and dutiful Address has afforded Me much satisfaction.I am confident that I shall receive your cordial support in all measures which may appear to Me to be necessary to maintain the honour and dignity of the Empire, and to promote the permanent interests and welfare of My People.