he effect of procuring his liberty, was certainly the
cause of saving his life, at a period when the execution of a
fellow-creature was a matter of little moment; and the author
soon after found means to escape.

In February 1812, Sir Thomas was appointed commandant of the garrison at
Halifax, Nova Scotia; and in August 1813 he had the honour of going as
President of the Council, and to command in chief the province of New
Brunswick. In July 1814, he returned to Halifax, and soon after he
embarked for England.

Before his departure from New Brunswick, His Majesty's Council presented
him the following address:

"To his Honour Major General Sir Thomas Saumarez, late President and
Commander-in-chief of the province of New Brunswick.

"THE ADDRESS OF HIS MAJESTY'S COUNCIL.

"Fredericton, 6th July 1814.

"SIR,

"The unsettled state of the government in New Brunswick has
long been a subject of general regret in the province, where
the changes of President have occurred no less than nine times
in the course of seven years. But although the period of your
Honour's administration in particular has been short, it will
not be soon forgotten; it has made a lasting impression on the
minds of all such as have had opportunity to observe, and
justly to appreciate, your vigilant and unwearied attention to
the duties of your station, and your constant ambition, by
every means in your power, to promote and secure the prosperity
of the colony committed to your care. His Majesty's Council
therefore request your acceptance of this address, not as a
mere compliment, but as a sincere tribute of respect and
esteem; which, together with their best wishes, they offer in
the confident assurance that, on this occasion, they speak the
sentiments of the province at large."

Sir Thomas Saumarez, who had long been the senior Lieutenant General in
Her Majesty's army, was advanced to the rank of General at the
Coronation of Her most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria.

Sir Thomas has almost constantly resided in his native island, and no
one has done more in promoting its improvement. Those who have visited
Guernsey with an introduction to him, and even perfect strangers, will
gratefully remember his hospitality. He was long the highly esteemed
friend of Her present Majesty's illustrious father, his Royal Highness
the Duke of Kent; and h