"_A few moments will now deliver me from the virulent persecutions, and frustrate the farther malice of my enemies;--nor need I envy them a life subject to the sensations my injuries, and the injustice done me, must create.--Persuaded I am justice will be done to my reputation hereafter.--The manner and cause, of raising and keeping up the popular clamour and prejudice against me, will be seen through.--I shall be considered, (as I now perceive myself) a victim, destined to divert the indignation and resentment of an injured and deluded people, from the proper objects.--My enemies themselves, must, now, think me innocent,--Happy for me at this last moment, that I know_ my own _innocence, and am conscious, that no part of my country's misfortunes can be owing to me.--I heartily wish the shedding my blood may contribute to the happiness and service of my country;--but cannot resign my just claim to a faithful discharge of my duty, according to the best of my judgment, and the utmost exertion of my ability, for his Majesty's honour and my country's service.--I am sorry that my endeavours were not attended with more success, and that the armament under my command proved too weak to succeed, in an expedition of such moment.--_Truth _has prevailed over calumny and_ falshood, _and justice has wiped off the ignominious stain of my_ supposed _want of personal courage, or disaffection--my heart acquits me of these crimes,--but who can be presumptuously sure of his own judgment?--If my crime is an error in judgment, or_ differing _in opinion from my judges; and if yet, the_ error _in judgment should be on their side,--God forgive them, as I do; and may,_ the distress of their minds, and uneasiness of their consciences, which in justice to me _they have represented, be relieved, and subside, as my resentment has done.--The supreme Judge sees all hearts and motives, and to him I must submit the Justice of my cause._" J. BYNG.