The Sun.
London, England, 1846-01-22 00:00:00

OPENING OF PARLIAMENT.

In consequence of the above event the long walk lead-
ing from the Palace to the Horse Guards was crowded at
an early hour in the day by people who seemed inclined
to submit to all the inclemencies of the morning in order
to catch a glam,e of the Queen and her consort, Prince
Albert. By one o'clock in the afternoon the crowd had
very much increased, so much so as hardly to leave any
passage down the walk, and, in fact, every place
that seemed to offer any opportunity for a good view
was eagerly occupied and retained. Strong bodies of
the F division of the police were posted at intervals in
the crowd in order to prevent any disturbance, and the
ground for the passage of the royal carriages was kept
clear by a detachment of the Life Guards. Precisely at
25 minutes to two o'clock, the band of the Royal Horse
Guards commenced playing the National Anthem, and in
about five minutes after the procession made its appearance
from the gates of Buckingham Palace. The weather,
which during the whole morning had been boisterous
and lowering, happened then to clear up, and the brilliant
cortege, escorted by a detachment of the Horse Guards,
presented a very grand appearance. The procession
moved very slowly—in fact it was impossible to do
otherwise, as the carriage which contained her Ma-
jesty was literally besieged by persons anxious to
see their Sovereign. The cheering was not very
general or loud ; but that may be attributed to
the extreme difficulty of any vocal demonstration, while
every one was struggling to obtain the best possible
view, and moving in a very dense crowd. The gallery
of the Duke of York's Column was quite filled with
spectators, and the steps leading to it presented the ap-
pearance of the pit of a theatre on boxing-night. The
large square behind the Horse Guards was filled, as the
crowd had followed the royal carriage from the Palace,
and all further motion was there prevented by the
shutting of the gates leatiing to Parliament-street.
The band stationed there struck up the national anthem
and the infantry presented arras. Parliament-street
and Bridge-street were also thickly crowded, and very
great eagerness to follow the royal carriage was also
manifested there, but such a proceeding was checked by
the constables stationed to prevent any disorder. On
the arrival of her Majesty at the Houses of Parliament
a royal salute was fired from some guns stationed
by the side of the river, and after the entrance
of her Majesty the crowd remained as thick
before, anxiously awaiting' her re appearance. The ut-
most order and regularity was maintained by the police,
who were admirably stationed, so as to be able to act
immediately in case of any untoward circumstance re-
quiring their aid.

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

(THIS DAY.)

HOUSE OF LORDS.

The gallery of the House of Lords was opened at
twelve o'clock, for the admission of strangers, as was
also the body of the House, and long before one o'clock
every place devoted to that purpose was filled with ele-
gantly-dressed ladies.
The number of Peers was far greater than we re-
member for many years past. Among the great number
present we noticed Lord Monteagle, Lord Lang-
dale, the Earl of Sheffield, Lord Beaumont,
the Earl of Charlemont, the Earl of Bandon,
the Duke of Beaufort, the Earl of Zetland, Lord Mid-
dleton, Lord Campbell, the Earl of Devon, the Duke a
Norfolk, Lord Hawarden, the Marquis of Clanricarde,
Lord Camoys, Lord Stanley, the Marquis ofily lesbury, the
Earl of Shaftesbury, the Earl of Stradbroke, the Earl of
Cardigan, Lord Redesdale, the Earl of Eldon, and the
Earl of Selkirk.

Among the Ministry we noticed the Earl of Aberdeen,
the Duke of Buccleuch, and the Earl of Haddington.
The Duke of Wellington arrived shortly before one
o'clock. His Grace appeared in excellent health and
spirits.
The Duke of Cambridge arrived about half-past one,
and was followed shortly afterwards by Prince George
of Cambridge.
Among the judges we observed Lord Chief
Justice Tyndal, the Lord Chief Baron
Pollock, Mr. Justice Erle, Mr. Justice Cresswell, Mr.
Justice Maule, Mr. Baron Parke, Mr. Baron Platt, Mr.
Justice Patteson, and Mr. Justice Coleridge.
Among the Bishops present were the Bishop of Win-
chester, Prelate of the Order of the Garter ; and the
Bishop of Oxford, Chancellor of the Order of the Gar-
ter ; the Bishop of Worcester, and the Bishop of Ely.
There was a most numerous attendance of the corps
diplomatique.
At ten minutes past two o'clock the report of cannon
announced her Majesty's arrival at the House of Lords,
and in about five minut( s afterwards her Majesty, at-
tended by his Royal Highness Prince Albert and the
great Officers of State, entered the House, and took
her seat on thejThrone. The Duke of Wellington bore
the sword of state, the Earl of Zetland the cap of main•
tenance, and the Duke of Argyll the crown.
Her Majesty being seated on the Throne, Sir Augus-
tus Clifford, the Usher of the Black Rod, by herNlajesty's
command then summoned the Members of the House of
Commons to the House of Lords. Shortly afterwards
the iSpeaker, attended by a great number of Members
appeared at the bar, when her Majesty in a clear and
distinct voice, read the Speech (for which see another
column.)
The House then adjourned till five o'clock.

The LORD CHANCELLOR took his seat on the Wool-
sack shortly after Five o'clock.
Earl Grey, Earl Pomfret, the Bishop of Oxford,
the Earl of Verulam, and Earl Spencer, took the oaths
and their seats.