The Sun.
London, England, 1845-02-05 00:00:00

move for leave to bring in 8 Bill to regulate the labour

in factories,

Sir R. INGLIS gave notice of his intention to move
the appointment of the Library Committee.
RAILWAYS.
Mr. YOUNG, on the part of his NoMe Friend (Lord
Granville Somerset), gave notice of his intention, on the
6tk of February, to move for leave to bring in a Bill for
the consolidation of laws relating to railways.

THE BUDGET.
The HONOURABLE MEMBER also gave notice, on
the part of the Right Hon. Baronet the Member for
Tamworth, that it was his intention to make his financial
statement to the House on Friday, 14th February.

NOTICES OF MOTION.
Mr. EWART gave notice of his intention to move on
tee 6th of February (as we understood) a resolution
condemnatory of indirect taxation, which pressed par-
tially on the community, and recommending the total
alolition of indirect taxation, and the substitution
of direct taxation in its stead. The Hon. Member also
gave notice of his intention to move, when the sessional
orders should be brought forward, that all Committees
on private Bills should consist of five Members, to be
selected by the Committee of Selection, neither of whom
should have, either publicly or privately, directly or in-
directly, any interest in the subject matter of the
Bill.—(Hear, hear.) The Hon. Member also gave
notice that, when the sessional orders should be moved,
he intended to draw the attention of the House to the
exrdiency of sitting by day instead of by night, and of
commencing their sittiniTs at one o'clock in the morning
—(Loud laughter)--ite meant one o'clock in the after-
noon, and adjourning at Six ; and that no debate should
be continued beyond that hour, and that all Committees
of the House should meet at a proportionably early hour.
Mr. HUME gave notice that he would, on this day
fortnight, move for the appointment of a Select Com-
mittee to inquire into the state of lighthouses and buoys
under the management of the Trinity House, and the
expenses of maintaining the same.
RAILWAYS.

Mr. WALLACE gave notice that he would, tomor-
row, put a question to her Majesty's Government. as to
how many railways, coming within the Act of last ses-
sion, had complied with the 6th clause of that Act, as
to having seats and protection from the weather for
third-class passengers ; also a notice for the 11th of Fe-
bruary, to consider the several reports made by the
Committee on railways, and the appointment of the Board
constituted by the Board of. Trade for railway business,
and the nature and effect of its published decisions on
the interests of the country, with a view to amend the
Act of last session ; also a notice for the 6th of Fe-
bruary, to bring in a Bill to repeal the Act passrd in the
reign of his late Majesty, called the Sheriffs' Court
Small Debts Bill.

Mr. WAKLEY gave notice, for this day week, of a
motion respecting the qualifications of medical men ap-
pointed to poor law unions.

Dr. BOWitING gave notice that he would, on the
11th of February, move for a Select Committee to in-
quire into the state of the public accounts, and propose
certain resolutions to amend the same.
Mr. MACKINNON gave notice that he would, on
this day fortnight, call the attention of the House to the
necessity of improving the health of towns, by prevent-
ing interments within them.
POST-OFFICE REPORT.
Mr. T. DUNCOMBE gave notice that he would, on
this day fortnight, call the attention of the House to the
delusive nature of the report made with respect to the
opening of letters in the Post-office.
Mr. WALLACE gave notice that he would move for
leave to bring in a Bill to amend the first section of the
Act of William the Fourth, having reference to appellate
jurisdiction in Scotland.

- Mr. WAKLEY moved for a copy of the petition pre-
sented by the College of Surgeons, on the 14th September
last, against the Medical Reform Bill.

THE ADDRESS.

The SPEAKER rose and said—l have to report to
the House that this day the House was summoned to the
House of Peers, when her Majesty was pleased to make
a most gracious speech, addressed to bo:h Houses of
Parliament. The Right Hon. Gentleman read the
speech, which will be found in another column, and
Mr. CHARTERIS then rose and spoke as follows—
I rise, Sir, to move that an address be presented to her
Majesty, for the gracious speech which she this day
delivered, and in so doing I trust that nothing will fall
from my lips calculated to excite a spirit of
party amocgst us, or in any way to disturb
that cordial feeling which it is so desirable to maintain
on such an occasion as the present.—(Hear, hear.) At
the same time I may ask the House for that kind indul-
gence which is never denied to those who address it for
the first time.—(Cheers.) The first subject alluded to
in her Majesty's Speech is the gratifying fact
of the general prosperity of the country—(Cheers)—
the fact of which prosperity is, I think, within
the cognizance of all. I think I may fairly assert,
without fear of contradiction, that this prosperity
has not arisen from any unhealthy stimulant or
sudden re-action, but that it arises frem a gradual
improvement in every branch of our manufactures.
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nected, there exists great distress. I think it my
duty to mention this to the House, in order that it
may see that the gratification justly felt at the general
prosperity of the country is not without alloy. Now,
Sir, when we see that this prosperity so much depends on
the state of our foreign relations, I think I shall express
the general sense of the House when I propose to offer
our hearty congratulations to her Majesty on the
friendly relations which exist between this country and
other Powers. I derive a hope of the long con-
tinuance of this good understanding from the fact
that, within the last few months, three of the
Sovereigns of Europe have been the guests
of her Majesty : this increased intercourse between the
Sovereigns of Europe proves also another happy fact of
importance in the world's history—that the nations
of Europe have been taught how far preferable are
the blessings of peace to the empty glories of war.—
(Hear, hear) It is to be hoped that the time is not very
far distant when, by the increasing development of the
giant powers of steam, the intercourse between nation
and nation may be still further increased—(Hear)—
tending to cause the capital of one country to
be invested in the improvement of another, thus break-
ing down national prejudices and jealousies, and ren-
dering the calamity of war between them less
probable. If any proof were wanting of the
friendly feeling entertained by this country for
other nations, it would be found in the favourable re-
ception which was given to the Emperor of Russia dur-
ing his visit. But even more important still was the
visit of the King of the French, inasmuch as it oc-
curred after many differences and misunderstandings
had arisen between the two Governments.—(Hear.)
But the manner in which this misunderstanding was
accommodated will, I hope, serve as a lesson of mutual
forbearance to the. people of both countries.—
(Hear, hear.) Had the respective Ministers given way
to popular clamour, instead of now enjoying the bles-
sings of peace, the two countries might have been plunged
into the horrors of war. And for what ? Now that the
storm has blown over, we hear the French Minister ac-
knowledging the prudence and moderation of the head;
of the English Government, while the English Minister
acknowledges the forbearance of the French Government.
It is, Sir, with feelings of unfeigned pleasure that I call
the attention of the House to that portion of her
Majesty's speech which refers to the improved
state and brightening prospects of Ireland.—(Hear.)
A spirit of enterprise has been newly awakened,
owing to which capital to a large amount has been
embarked ; and by such means, as well as by
the formation of railways, we may hope that
its natural fertilities will be rendered avail-
able, its resources opened up, and the two countries
be brought into closer communication with each other.
It is by thus giving a legitimate occupation to the ener-
gies of the Irish people, and by exciting a spirit of
industry and enterprise, that we may hope to
put an end to that agitation under which
the country has so long suffered. By a course
of wise, just, and conciliatory measures, not ex-
torted by force, but conceded by justice—(Cheers
from the Opposition benches)— she may soon
be made, blest as she is with every natural
advantage, united, prosperous and happy.—(Cheers
from both sides of the House.) Of these measures I
would fain hope that the Charitable Bequests Bill will
be regarded as the first instalment.—(Hear; hear.)
I look upon the proposed increase of acade-
mical education as a measure conceived in the
same spirit.—(Hear, Lear, from both sides of the House.)
When brought under the consideration of Parliament, I
feel confident it will meet with that warm and general
support which its just and sound policy alike demand.
By thus according to the people of Ireland, without dis-
tinction of religious sect—(Cheers)—the benefits of
education, we may hope to unite all in one common
effort to promote the interests of the country.--
(Cheers.) Another subject connected with Ire-
land, of the gravest import, has engaged the
attention of her Majesty's Government. No one, lam
sure, will deny to them the credit of having boldly grap-
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loudly for legislative interference„ wherever that
interference is practicable and called for. It
must be a source of pleasure to all parties to perceive
the solicitude and sympathy that exists for the
welfare
of the poorer classes of the country. At no former
period has the improvement of the great body of the
been more called for, or occupied more of the people e attention
of the Legislature and the public than it does at present.
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rious measures suggested for bettering
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