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PROROGATION OF PARLIAMENT

HOUSE OF LORDS, SATURDAY, Avow: L 3.

This day the first session of the new Parliament hal
it: brief existence brought to a close by prorogation.
which was done by Royal Counnission.
The IL.use met at about half-past 2 o'clock, aryl
shortly afterwards the Royal Commisaioners cntannt
and took their seats in front of the throne. This COO'
missioners were—the Lord Chancellor, the Earl Gran-
ville, the Duke of Somerset, the Earl of St. Germans,
and Viscount Sydney.
The LORD CIiANCELLOS read the Royal Speech, 01
which the following is a copy :
MT LOIlEls AND GENTLEMEN:

We arc commanded by Her Majesty to release you
from further attendance in Parliament, and at the same
time to convey to you Her Majesty's acknowledgment
for the zeal and assiduity with which you hays applied
yeersolorse to ths performastea of your date' during
the session of Parliament now about to does.
Various circumstances which occasioned interruptions
in the usual course of business prevented the oomph-
tion of important matters which Her Majesty pointed
out to the attention of Her Parliament in the bw.nning
of the present year; but Her Majesty trusts that timer
matters will be taken into your earnest consideration at
an early period of the next session.
The war which has broken out in Northern Italy has.
ing been brought to • close by the Peace of Villanuen.
various overtures have been made to Her Majesty with
• view to ascertain whether, if conferences should be
held by the great Powers of Europe for the purpose of
settling arrangements connected with the present stabs
and future condition of Italy, a plenipotentiary would
be sent by Her Majesty to assist at such conferences, but
Her Majesty has not yet received the information neces-
sary to enable Her Majesty to decide whether she may
think fit to take part in any such oegociations.
Her Majesty would rejoice to find herself able to con-
tribute to the establishment of arrangements calculate&
to place the general peace on a satisfactory and lasting
foundation. . _

Her Majesty, in accordance with the stipelationa of
the Treaty of Tientaing, has instructed her Plenipo-
tentiary in China to repair to the Imperial Court at
Pekin, and Her Majesty trusts that such direct 0011011111.
nieation with the Imperial Government will have a
beneficial effect upon the relatiousl between the twee
countries.

Her Mejesty commands us to inform you that she
looks forward with confidence to the continued mainte-
nance of these friendly relation* which so happily
subsist between Her Majesty and all foreign Powers
and States.

Her Majesty is glad to be able to congratulate yon ou
the complete restoration of tranquillity in her India*
dominions. It will be her earnest endeavour to pro-
mote their internal improvement, and to obliterate the
traces of those conflicts which Her Majesty witnessej
with such deep concern.
The financial arrangements of that portion of Her
Majesty's empire will continue to enters Her Majesty's
serious attention.
Her Majesty has had much satisfaction in giving her
assent to the Bills which you presented to her for this
formation of • naval and military reserve force. A
complete and permanent system of national defence masta
at all times be an object of paramount importasee.

GENTLEMEN OF THE House OF COMMON/:
Her Majesty commands us to convey to you her sordid
thanks for the readiness and seal with which you have
provided the necessary supplies for the service of the
year.
MT LORDS AND GENTLEMEN:
Her Majesty commands us to express to you her heart-
felt gratification at witnessing the general well-being
and contentment which prevail throughout her domi-
nions. The happiness of Her Majesty's people is the
object dearest to her hurt.
In returning to your respective counties you will hays
duties to perform intimately connected with the attain-
ment of this great end, and Her Majesty fervently prays
that the blessing of Almighty, God may attend your
exertions in the performance of those duties for the our.
mon good of all claws of Her Majesty's sabjecta.
The Col3lllliPiloll for proroguing the Parliament was
next read, alter which the Lord Chancellor declared
Parliament to be prorogued until the 2701 of October;
and the Speaker and Members of the Housed Clossosess
having withdrawn, the proceedinp terminated at 26
minutes put 3 o'clock.

(LOCAL NEWS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 44
POOLE.

WATER COXP•NT. -The excavation" for the
reservoirs of this company are being carried on with
vigour in a field beyond Longfleet Church. A gene-
ral meeting of the shareholders took place on Thurs-
day.
Ciatnevv COCRT.—The usual monthly sitting of
this court took place in the Guildhall, before E.
Everett, Esq., Judge, on Tuesday last. There were
but few cases, and none of any interest.

Inc HARBOUR. —At a meeting of the quay
trustees on Monday. I'. Wanhill, Esq.' called
the attention of the trustees to the present condition
of the harbour, which, he said, was a serious yin:Lion-
He produced a chart, from which he pointed out that;
the entrance to the harbour was gradually dosing
up; and he expressed his belief that unless some
steps were taken the trade of the port would
eventually be ruined. The trustees appeared fully to
appn.viate the truth of Mr. Wauhill's observations,
founded on practical knowledge, and agreed that;
something must be done without delay. Mr. Wan-
hill sugguited the propriety of employing a dredging
machine to remove some of the sand at the entranco
of the harbour, and by thus assisting nature they
might obtain agood purge. This suggestion me:
with approval, and a resolution was agreed to direct-
ing the Harbour-master to proceed to Portsmouth
and make inquiry with reference to the emit of
purchasing or borrowing a steam dredge, and obtain
other information.

PooLs Tows COUNCIL.—A meeting of the council
took place on Monday at the Guildhall. The
first subject brought before them was the fire engines,
and the conduct of the firemen at the late fire. Mr.
Brown, the superintendent of the fire engines, stated
that the engines were in an efficient state at present
in case of emergency; but as for the conduct of tbe
men it was disgraceful, and he had resolved on die•
charging several of them. The town clerk then mad
• communication from H. D. Seymour, req., M.P.
for this borough, which had been sent, through Mr.
Wanhill, pointing out the defencelees ;tete of the
coast in this neighbourhood, especially referring to
the fact that Poole was situated exactly pces.
Cherbourg. Mr. Seymour, therefore, thougbt that
some steps should be taken, and thinking that there
w3uld be many volunteers willing to join an artillery
corps, he would use his efforto to induce the Govern-
ment to send a gunboat to Poole harbour. He alto
thought that the Coast Guard men would be
willing to join, and would, therefore, suggest that a
gun be placed on the coast, which would be worked
by the Coast Guard men, and taken care of by them.
Mr. Seymour wished the letter to be submitted to
the council for their approval, and for them to make
any alteration or addition they thought fit. After a
long conversation it was proposed that the thanks ut
the council be given to Mr. Seymour for his letter,
and that he be requested to write to Lord Claremse
Paget, and also write to Mr. Franklyn to co-operate
with him, which was unanimously carried.
Thursday.—( Eldora the Mayor.)---Oeorys
Green' labourer from Brockenhurst, was brought
up in custody of P.C. Donlon', charged with steal-
ing 7 fruit pies, the value of &L, the property of
George Lockyer, oonkctioner.—.Jommitted to Dor-
chester gaol for one month's bard labour.

Fain•-v.—(Before the Mayor, and J. Lenkester,
Esq.)—Elizabeth Bugdes was charged by P.C. Groves
with being drunk and disorderly. Fined as. and
ants, or 6 hours in the stocks.—Allowed • weak Ite
PRY.
John Oillisgkans and JoAs Corso were cherged
by P.C. Groves and P.S. Barnes with being drunk
and disorderly, and assaulting the police in Uni exe-
cution of their duty. Fined ss. and costa each.