The Sun.
London, England, 1855-11-16 00:00:00

SPEECH OP THE KING OF SARDINIA

(The following is the text of the King of Sar-
dinia's speech on the opening of the Chambers at
Turin on the 12th, a summary of which was re-
ceived by telegraph :
SENATORS AND DEPUTIES,
This year which is ab9ut to expire bas been a period
of sad trials for my heart, the bitterness of which, how-
ever, has been alleviated by the tears of the whole na-
tion sympathising with the sorrow of my house, But
in the midst of grief, God bath upheld me in the ae•
eomplishment of my duties. _
....

Turning my attention to the great straggle which, for
the last two years, has been raging in the East, I have
not hesitated to unite my arms to those of the powers
that fight for the cause of justice and civilisation, and
for the independence of nations. (Applause.)
I have been induce i to take that step, both from the
desire of contributing to the triumph of the principles
for which we fight, and inspired with the generous tra-
ditions of my family. (Applause.)
Our soldiers, united to the brave armies of France,
England, and Turkey, and seconded by the zeal and
activity of our navy, have shared their perils and glories,
and increased the ancient renown ofour warlike country.
(Loud applause.)
May it please God to crown our common efforts by
continued success, and thus soon to render a durable
peace possible, guaranteeing to every nation its legiti-
mate rights. [This passage was received with enthusi-
astic applause.]
The expenses of the war will render a new appeal to
public credit possible.
The scantiness of the harvest and the reappearance of
the scourge of the cholera, added to other unexpected
circumstances, have reduced the public income.
While necessity again obliges us, against the wish of
my fnart, to call for fresh efforts from the nation, my
Government, on the other hand, has sought the means
renderingof the weight of some of the taxes more sup-
portable. Bills will be laid before yen for the better
distribution thereof, especially as regard those which are
most felt by the poorer dasses. (Applause.)
Other laws, intended to improve the political and
economical administration of the State, the organisation
of the courts of justice, and public instruction, will be
main presented to you for discussion.

SENATORS AND DEPUTIES,
In the important inftssion confided to you, you will
give proofs of that prudence, activity, and constant de-
votedness to the interests of the country, for which you
have hitherto rendered yourself conspicuous.
We shall thus continue to afford the noble example of
a King and a nation united by indissoluble bonds of
affection and confidence whether in joy or in sorrow—
(loud applause)—and always unanimous in upholding
order and liberty—the two great bases of public happi.
ness. (Enthusiastic applause.)

MR. BUCKSPONE X 7 DllBLlN.—Thaqinimitabld fellow
Bucketone, the celebrated lessee of the Haymarket, ap-
peared on Monday last in the comedy of " Busy Body ;"
and in his person, Marptet, the curious and the inquisi-
tive, whose misadventures constitute the turning point in
each effective incident, found a most arnueing and
laughter moving representative. Mr. Buckstone ap-
pears every evening, and proves in his own person, that
when the Dublin public get value for their money, there
is no lack of support and su,tainment. Miss Reynolds
an artist of the first order, has created a very strong and
striking impression in her favour. The celebrated
Spanish dancers--their novelty and distinctive stye,-_
awl, above all, their cleverness, deserve well of the
public. Crowded houses every night.
GENEALOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF GREAT
BRITAIN.—The first general meeting of this srciety
was held on the 13th instant et the roams of the
society, 18, Charlesortreet, St. James square. Mr.
Edward Watford, M.A., of Balliol College, Oxford,
in the chair. The meeting was numerously attended,
and many distinguished men of rank and eminence
in literature were present. The report and financial
statement of the society were read and adopted,
and it was resolved that a journal of the society's
proceedings should be published early in the ensuing
year. Tne Chairman, in moving the adoption of the
report, remarked on the regret felt at the loss of
the late Lord Strangford, who bad become the
first president of the society, and of Sir Andrew
V. Corbett, an active and zealous member of
the council. He also adverted to the urgent need
of establishing a library of genealogical and heraldic
works, and suggested the immediate commencement
of one by voluntary contributions of books from
fellows. He also congratulated the society on the ad-
dition of several new fellows and associates, among
whom are Sir Archibald Alisen, Sir E. Bulwer Lytton,
Sir. H. Vavasour, Sir Arthur Elton, Sir Edward Con-
roy, Dr. Bosworth, Dr. Hawtrey, and other distin-
guished individuals. He also informed the meeting
that all chances of rivalry or collision with the Heralds'
College had been removed, and that this society would
be found a most valuable auxiliary to that institu-
tion. A long and interesting conversation followed,
in the caurse of which the secretary informed the meet-
in that access to many ancient records in public and
private depositories had been freely granted to the society
for the prosecution of its objects. The meeting closed
with the usual vote of thanks
to the chairman, and the
re-election_ Of the Earl of Hark wicks, Mr. W. Long,
'SI•P., Mr. C. H. Frewen, M.P., who retired by rota-
tion, to Seats at the couuoil.--Aforning Herald.