The Duke of ArgyleMy Lords, in obedience to your Lordships' commands, I have had the honour of waiting on her Majesty with your Lordships' Address, and I have been directed to lay before your Lordships her Majesty's most gracious Answer.
The noble Duke read the answer, as follows:—
"My Lords,—I thank you for the assurance of your determination to support my efforts for the suppression of revolt and the restoration of tranquillity in Lower Canada.
"I deeply regret the unhappy events which have taken place in that part of my 254 dominions, and it shall be my earnest endeavour, with your co-operation, to make effectual provision for the restoration of order in that province, and for the permanent welfare and prosperity of all classes of the inhabitants.
"I have observed, with great satisfaction, the spirit which animates the loyal and faithful subjects of my Northern American provinces, and their zealous exertions in support of my authority, which entitle them to my warmest acknowledgments."