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EIVS PAPER

session is closed, there is an increased necessity for
me to see you assemb.'cd around me before you

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separate.
"Archdukes, Princcg of my House, most worthy,
illustrious, and hon.oured gentlemen of both
Houses of the Reicht rath—
" It affords me especial satisfaction to behold
among you the representatives of my principality of
Transylvania, summoned by a yself and those.
elected by the people.
"The echoes of the festival, with which that
land—the one firm outpost of my ornpire on the
west—celebrated its union with the CC9WII of Aus-
tria 510 yearnego, had scarce died out, whea i:roua
the east you, gentlemen, deputies of Treu-syT.vania,
entered vvith joyfal coafidence upon that coars of
common scti7it7 which throws around ray su.l.j-.=
a new bond of union, and one daily bong
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closer. .I have greeted theso.demonatrations 11.:th
real satisfaction, since in them I recognised al: ea-
pression of a blessed concord with my views, cud
the pledges of a happy future.
" While we have cause to congratulate ourstl;cs
on the general state of the Empire, and the progress
in intellectual and material development during
the past session, the necessitous condition of certain
portions of the kingdom of Hungary, in consequence
of a failure of the crops, must fill my heart with

Life Guards; Corporal-Major St. John, Ist Life Guards;
Trooper Otterway, 2d Life Guards; Corporal-Major
Armstrong, Ist Life Guards; Corporal-Major Wake, 2d
Life Guards ; Corporal-
Major Priestley, Royal Horse
Guards; Corporal-Major Adcock, Ist Life Guards; Cor-
poral-Major Learmont, Royal Horse Guards ; Corporal
Cornish, Ist Life Guards; Trumpet-Major Bionic, Ist Life
Guards : Corporal Dean, Ist Life Guards ; Corporal Bee,
Royal Horse Guards ; Corporal Harker, 2d Life Guards;
and Corporal Gower, 23 Life Guards; while in addition
Captain Chapman, late of the militia, kindly entered the
lists against two of the best swordsmen in the brigade. The
fencing was not, perhaps, marked by such a degree of cool-
ness and grace as is exhibited in the schools, for the gaslight
in the hall probably dazzled some of the men, who 1), sides
were a little anxious to display their acquirements, bta after
the customary preliminary exercises of the salute and the
thrusting in carte and tierce, they donned their masks and
set to work with right good will, showing such marvellous
cunning In fence, and such quickness in thrust, as rendered
it evident their lives would be of Hale value were but the
button removed from the foil. Captain Chapman and Cor-
poral-Major Waite seemed as though they would never
weary of the play, and after an excellent bout, in which the
guardsman had a great deal of trouble to withstand his less
gigantic but expert opponent, they retired from the platform
amidst a perfect shower of applause. The single-stick and
sabre practice, too, was marked with much determination
in attack and dexterity of guard. Life and limb would have
been in jeopardy every moment had not the players been
well guarded by friendly pads : and in the displays of box-
ing a great deal of amusement was occasioned by the evi•
dent comparative incapacity of one of the men who exhi •
bited in the first part of the programme, and so much did
the audience feel delighted at the punishment adminis-
tered that they unanimously demanded an encore, which
demand was co=plied with, no doubt to the intense
delight of the victim in the encounter. The sword and
bayonet practice was very interesting from the apparent
inequality in. the weapons, and it is hard to say where the
advantage rested. It is perfectly clear that one thrust with
the bayonet, either from a straight point in the chest, or an
upward point in the head, is sufficient to dispose of an op •
ponent ; but, on the other hand, let the infantry man once
miss his mark and he is at the mercy of the swordsman.
The Saladin feats were performed by Corporal-Major St.
John and Corporal-Major Waite, the former of whom by
swift and dexterous cats repeatedly severed a silk handker-
chief and some ribbons on the edge of his sword, and then,
with one fearful sweep of his weapon divided the carcase of
a sheep ; while the latter, with one blow, cut through a bar
of lead six and a half inches in diameter, repeatedly sliced
an apple held on the hand of a comrade, and what seemed
to be the more marvellous feat, cut in two an apple inside a
handkerchief without any injury to the texture of the en-
closure. They were both highly applauded at the close of
their performances, as, indeed, were most of the men.
The entertainment, we understand, was exceedingly suc-
cessful in a financial point of view, and we can warrant that
it gave the highest satisfaction to a numerous audience,
amongst whom were many ladies.
The children for whose. benefit the entertainment was
given were seated in front of the orchestra, and showed by
their healthy and contented appearance that they are well
cared for and nurtured.
The bands of the Ist and 2d Life Guards, nader their
respective conductors, played a varied selection of excellent
music during the afternoon.

deep grief.
" Mindful of those so heavily afflicted, you have,
gentlemen, supported the efforts of my Government
to relieve them so far as lay in its power. I have
the comforting hope of seeing a lasting alleviation
afforded to those calamities.

" Although the past session has not been
remarkable for the work accomplished, it can
not altogether be regarded as unfruitful.
Some bill& which, having undergone discus-
sion, are of importance to the internal organi-
zation of the State and the execution of recognised
principles of government, have already received my
sanction.

"Eastern Galicia and the Bukoyina, to my grati-
fication, have advanced near to the fulfilment of
their wish in a railway passing through their dis-
tricts. The bill for a similar advantage to my
principality of Transylvania I regret to say did not
meet with the desired acceptance. It is, however,
my wish, and the active care of my Government
will be directed to the speedy carrying out of this
line of railway, which I recognise as highly advan-
tageous to Transylvania, and as at the same time
important to the empire.
"Several other bills laid before you by my Go-
vernment, as well as measures in which you have
yourselves taken the initiative, have undergone such
thorough examination that great facilities will be
offered to the resumption of the discussion in the
ensuing session.
" You have directed your attention in a prominent
manner to the regulation of the budget. The
financial law proposed by my Government, and
passed by both Houses of the Reichsrath, has
secured a constitutional basis to the financial
arragements of the country for the current adminis-
trative period of fourteen months:
44 Your assent to the continuation of the increase
of taxes and dues of the past year, as well as to a
suitable employment of the State credit, has ren•
dered it possible to complete the supplies necessary
to meet the extracrdivary requirement of the State
in the present financial year.
Although the project of reform of the direct taxa-
tion laid before you by my Government could not
be taken into consideration by both Houses of the
Reichsrath in the past session, on account of the
extent and importance of this branch of legislation,
the production of the bills and statement of tlp.ir
bases has brought about a more intimate aequeiut-
ance with their provisions and the system upon
which they are founded, and has materially
advanced the successful solution of the great and
pressing problem of reform of the tazatiou in the
ensuing session.
" _

" The serious events that have recently occurred
direct our attention from the internal circumstances
of Austria to her external position. Animated by
the desire to devote myself entirely to the care of
the undisturbed development of the prosperity and
welfare of my empire, I have neglected nothing► to
preserve to the monarchy the benefits of peace,
doubly precious in an epoch of internal reformation.
Itis the destiny of Austria to be strong against every
possible attack, but to raise a peace-loving voice in

the council of the nations. The friendly character
of the relations of my Government to the great
Powers of Europe fulfils these sentiments entirely
to my satisfaction.
"A crisis threatening for years in the relations
between Germany and Denmark has, however,
drawn to a head; and, notwithstanding the most
conciliatory efforts of my Government, has led to
military events. As a German Prince I have parti-
cipated in the military measures requisite to carry
out Federal execution in Holstein, in conformity
with the resolutions of the Diet, and, in conjunction
with the King of Prussia, I have considered it neces-
sary to take possession of the duchy of Schleswig
as a pledge for the fulfilment of the obligations
which Denmark has undertaken towards the
German Powers, but has most perseveringly disre-
garded. The admirable conduct and heroic bravery
of the allied army of Schleswig-Holstein has ob-
tained rapid and brilliant satisfaction for the rights
and honour of Austria, Prussia, and the whole of
Germany.
"It is with joy that I ace my co-operation with
my Royal ally of Prussia crowned with the most
glorious results, not directed towards ends of ambi-
tion and of conquest, but towards a purpose of
justice, known to Europe. I entertain the assured
hope that these results will secure a happy future
to the countries injured in their rights, for which
we have achieved them, in alliance with Prussia,
but will not endanger to any further extent the
peace of the world and of our dear country.
" Surrounded by the representatives of my empire,
I am doubly proud in this solemn hour of the or-
tune with which Heaven his blessed the arms of
Austria, and of the glorious victory to which it has
guided her banners. For I know that my faithful
people unite with me in this feeling of joy in the
recognition of the brave who have bled for our 'on•
our in every place where it is important to hold
high the Austrian name. You have given to the
prideW e c ai nwregardwill
giut
awr idt hi
tconfidencei aunti d well
world the testimony of this unity in enthusiastic
iwuosrtidfise.d
ewel,
for it contains an invincible Power.
" You will return to
Honourable Members of my Reicherath—
stchisntionukfuelslsyorfeicioagtrnioisteic. Your homes with the con-
Wt•ihmicthinl
f uAI flulsmt
reina t
hasof ds uh
ot iwesn,
her rejuvenated form she preserves her good old
spirit, and that the inheritance of her strength
and glory abides with her in the new path
of liberty on which she has entered. My favour
go with you, and may the hand of Heaven, as
hitherto, be extended in blessing above you, the
empire, and its people."

TrIE DUCITESS OF PARMA'S FUNERAL.—The
Count de Chambord and his nephew, the Duke Robert,
accompanied the mortal remains of tho Duchcsi to Goritz,
where the bodies of Charles X. and the Duchess a'Augou-
lento aro deposi'ecl.
FATAL ACCIDENT ON TIIE GREAT EASTERN
RAILwAY.—On Tuesday evening Mr. John Hum-
phreys, the Middlesex coroner, held an inquest at the Lon-
don hospital as to the death of Benjamin Church, agid 21,
a stoker, who died under the following circumstances
The deceased left the Shorcditch station on the raorningi•l);
the 811 inst. with a train for Ipswich, and upon 1
Mile end be got on tho "slasher" of ironwork ti.fz:
one of the wheels, to place some sand on tbecibere_Ainety
osititsicsseati'idll''rBighsca°utuPthe deemed
would not act ore account of the frost, whenf
hi
is right foot,
became in motion, and crushed the big ti of
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°removed to the
which was otherwise injured.
hospital, where gangrene or morht
caused death on Saturday. Tno chrvaevnine cdned.
scribed the injuries, chief w:ilunee
to
Lave attended to the
ought to have g
to and the jury concurring,
break. The cor-oonet
deceased was alone to .00th..,
eturnul a verdict of "Aocidol
rosajlcnobvidence had proved that tbe