riage was not held to be essential to its validity until the council of Trent required it, and the Scotch law recognizes marriages without a minister as valid and binding, tho' irregular. In closing our survey of 1793, we cannot fail to observe the general loyalty, concord and good feeling that animated the people of the province; and it is but fair to give credit to Mr. Wentworth for the industry and skill he displayed in forming his regiment, and in making available for defence the young men of the country, when it was seriously menaced with invasion. APPENDIX TO CHAPTER IX. Seventh General Assembly-First Session—held at Halifax 20 March, 1793. John Wentworth, esq'r., lieutenant governor. Thomas Andrew Strange, chief justice and president of council. Thomas Barclay, speaker; James Gautier, secretary of council; and James B. Francklin, clerk of assembly. [From the N. S. Gazette, of Halifax, March 26.] The following gentlemen were returned as representatives for the several towns and counties hereafter mentioned, in this province; and those marked thus * attended, to take their seats : County of Halifax-*Jonathan Sterns, *James Michael Freke Bulkeley, *Lawrence Hartshorne, *Michael Wallace, esq'rs. County of Cumberland-*William Freeman, esq'r., *Mr. Samuel Embrie. County of Lunenburg-*John William Schwartz, esq'r., Mr. Edward James. King's county-*Jonathan Crane, *Elisha Dewolf, esq'rs. County of Sydney-John Stuart, Thomas Cutler, esq'rs. Town of Halifax-*John George Pyke, William Cochran, esq'rs. Town of Truro-*Mr. Matthew Archibald. Town of Onslow-*Charles Dickson, esq'r. Town of Londonderry-*Mr. Robert McElhinney. Town of Amherst-*Mr. Thomas Lusby. Town of Lunenburg-Mr. John Bolman. Town of Annapolis-*Thomas Barclay, esq'r. Town of Granville-*Alexander Howe, esq'r. Town of Digby-*Mr. Henry Rutherford. Town of Yarmouth-Samuel Sheldon Pool, esq'r. In all, 39 members-28 present. A committee of council attended, and swore the members present. CHAPTER X. 1794 Lieutenant governor Wentworth purchased a vessel for the provincial service for £1035 sterling. Prince Edward, son of the king, arrived from Canada, at Boston, 6 February, on his way to the West Indies, where he was going to take command of the army. Lieutenant governor Wentworth took great care to obtain cannon and ammunition for the fort at Annapolis, and for the protection of Digby. Some of the French prisoners were sent to Guernsey. On the 21 February, in the house of commons, Mr. Sheridan moved for papers respecting the defence of Halifax, stating its importance and its defenceless state--the withdrawing of troops thence to the West Indies, &c. Mr. secretary Dundas admitted that in the choice of dangers, they looked to the defence of the West Indies in preference, deeming an attack on Halifax less probable. On saturday, 10 May, his Royal highness prince Edward arrived at Halifax in H. M. frigate Blanche, in eleven days' voyage from St. Kitts. At 6, P. M., his excellency the lieutenant governor waited on the prince, and congratulated him on his safe arrival here; after which the prince and the lieutenant governor landed, under a Royal salute from the Blanche --from the armed snow Earl of Moira, (just returned from carrying cannon and ordnance stores to Annapolis and Digby), and from the citadel. On monday, two field pieces were drawn up on the parade, and fired a Royal salute, which was answered by the batteries of the garrison. On wednesday " evening, (the 14th), the town was illuminated. The same day there had been a crowded levée at government house, when addresses were presented to prince Edward. The address of the lieutenant governor and council contains "sentiments of " "exultation upon your safe arrival"--" great value of your Royal highness's person"--" illustrious birth and preten'sions"--those truly noble and engaging qualities of active" "valour and condescending courteousness"--" the ascertain- " "ed and indisputable praises of your Royal highness's cha"racter"--" your Royal highness's personal valour and exer"tions." "Heroic offspring of highly revered parents! of a "king, the undoubted father of his people,-of a queen, the "unrivalled pattern of her sex,-may your Royal highness "long live the object of our wishes! may victory ever attend " "your steps!-may you continue to be an example to the " "British army, and support to the throne-a credit and de"fence to the nation! and may you be happy in the respect"ful affection of all his majesty's subjects, founded upon your ". "princely station and your early and approved virtue." " " The address of the magistrates and principal inhabitants of Halifax was couched in more prosaic language. They offered the most sincere professions of loyalty, affection and attach-" "ment to his majesty and his illustrious family, and to con- " "gratulate your Royal highness on your safe arrival in this" "province, and upon the success that has attended H. M. "arms in the West Indies, where your Royal highness has " borne so conspicuous and so honorable a part." On saturday, 24 May, Prince Edward reviewed the troops stationed here, behind citadel hill. He was attended by general Ogilvie the military commander, commodore George, R. N., &c. The Royal standard was erected, and Royal salute fired. On monday, 26th, the bishop presented him with an address, on behalf of himself and his clergy, in which is this paragraph: "Your progress, sir, to this part of H. M. American dominions has been strongly marked by a variety of hazards. Whilst we admired that heroic ardor and intrepidity which, at the call of duty and honour, led you to spurn every danger from fatigue through inhospitable wilds-from the ex tremes of climate-from avowed enemies, and from others who were secretly hostile, we were greatly agitated, and felt the utmost anxiety for your safety. Like the celebrated Roman, who is equally memorable for the number of his victories and for the celerity of his military movements, you flew to the embattled hosts of your enemies; like him, you cameyou saw them--you conquered." As our colonists were gratified and felt deeply honored by the repeated visits of prince William Henry, (afterwards Wm. the 4th,) who came here first as a young naval officer, and after that in command of a frigate, and were charmed with his frank, genial and simple manners, they were dazzled and impressed greatly by the residence of the young prince, Edward, who brought with him the personal reputation he had earned for great activity and zeal in his military profession. Independantly of the eclat which his rank gave him, he gained the hearts of the civilians by his affability, benevolence and liberality. His generosity was displayed in many ways. He gave employment to workmen of every kind--laborers, painters, masons, carpenters, &c. He interested himself sincerely in the welfare of families and individuals, and this feeling continued during his life; for long after he bade a final adieu to Halifax, his exertions and influence were often used to procure commissions, pensions or employment for persons whose parents he had known while here. He remained, in fact, the ready patron of Novascotians until his death; so that if there were some little exaggeration of eulogy or reverence given him in Halifax, his heart responded to the genuine good feeling which overflowed in his favor, and many of our people had cause to bless his memory. In military life, the case was somewhat different. Educated partly on the continent of Europe, his ideas of discipline partook too much of the severity and rigor then prevalent in the armies of Germany, and he never was a popular commander, having had difficulties sometimes with his officers, but more serious ones with the men under his orders, especially at Quebec and Gibraltar ;-at the last named place a serious mutiny resulted. He was characterized through life by a strong sense of duty, a strict |