The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1845-08-12 00:00:00

PROROGATION OF PARLIAMENT.

Parliament was prorogued on Saturday by ter Majesty
in person. The royal cortege left Buckingham Palace at
half-past one, and a little before two arrived-at the House
of Lords; and immediately afterwards her Majesty en-
tered the house, leaning upon the arm of her royal con-
sort, who conducted her towards the throne, preceded by
the Duke (if Wellington, bearing the sword of state, by
the Duke of Argyle, bearing the crown on a crimson vel-
vet cushion, by the Earl of Zetlan-I, bearing the cap of
maintenance, and attended by the Duchess of.Buceleneh,
the mistress of the robes. The steps of .the throne, as is
usual on these_ occasions, were covered with rich carpet-

ing. The chair of the lrineofNifiles was placed on the
right of her Majesty's throne, and that .of Prince Albert
on the left. The chairs were all lined wish crimson vel-
vet, and were ornamented with rich gold fringe.
The house at this moment presented a most brilliant
appearance. The body and gallery were filled with
elegantly-attired ladies; peers and peeresses-; the French,
Russian, Prussian, Austrian, and Turkish ambassadors,
with their suites; the Prince Dvrarkanauth Tagore., with
his son and nephew; the Duke of Wellington; and a
large number of other distinguished persons filled all the
available space.
Her Majesty having commanded their Lordships to be
seated, the House of Commons was summoned, and
shortly afterwards the Speaker, in his robes of state, ap-
peared, accompanied by a large number of members.
He addressed her Majesty, and briefly reviewed the
leading occurrences of the session. The Lord Chancellor
then advanced to the Throne, and bending on one knee,
presented to her Majesty a copy of the speech, which her
Majesty read as follows, in a distinct tone.

" MY LORDS AND GENTLEMEN,
" I rejoice that the state of public business enables me
to release you from further attendance in Parliament.
" In closing this laborious session, I must express to
you my warm acknowledgments for the zeal and assiduity
with which you have applied yourselves to the consider-
ation of many subjects deeply affecting the public welfare
"I

have given my cordial assent to-the bills which you
presented to me for remitting the duties on many articles
of import, and for removing restrictions on the free ap-
plication of capital and skill to certain branches of
manufactures.

reduction of taxation will necessarily cause an
to loss of revenue, bnt I trust that its effect in

imcnediat

stimulating commercial enterprise and enlarging the
means of consumption will ultimately provide an ample
compensation for any temporary sacrifice._

" I have witnessedwith peculiar satisfaction the un-
-:fig attention which you have bestowed on the
measures recommended by me to your consideration, at
the commencement of the session, for improving and ex-
tending the means of academi,fal education in Leland.
" You may rely upon my determinat t- - t mss(

remitt

_ton to carry .nors
measures into execution in the manner best calculated to
inspire confidence in the institutions which have received
your sanction, and to give effect to your earnest desire to
promote the_welfare of thal par.: of my dominions.

liroin all foreign powers 1 continue to receive ass,
rances of their friendly disposition towards this country
" GENTLEMEN OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS,

" The convention which I have recently concluded with
the King of the French for the more effectual suppression
of the slave trade will, I trust, by establishing a cordial
and active co-operation between the two powers, afford a
better prospect than has hitherto existed of complete suc-
cess in the attainment of an object for which this country
has made so many sacrifices.
" I thank you for the liberality with which you have
voted the Fnpplies for the service of the wirrent year.
" MY LORDS AND GENTLEMEN,

" On your retain to your several counties duties will
devolve scarcely less important thin th:;se from the per-
formance of which I now relieve you.

your influence and example, that spirit of loyalty and con-
tentment which you will find generally prevalent through-

e country

" lu the dikharge of all the functions intrusted to you
far the public welfare, you may confidently re'y on my
cordial support; and I implore the blessing of Divine Pro-
vidence on our united efforts to encourage the industry
nd increase the comforts of my people, and to inculcate
.ose religion- principles which are the surest
foundation of our security and happiness.",.

those religions and m

The LORD CHANCELLOR then .a-nnonnced that in ac

Ler Majesty's royal pleasure the Parlia-
gued until Thursday the 2nd October.
rose from the throne and left the
douse, and the procession proceeded to Buckingham
Palace. Her Majesty looked in exctlicut health, as also
did Prince Albert. tier Majesty wore a splendid tiara of
diamonds on her head, a brilliant necklace and stomacher,

was prof

kjesty t

and a dress of wLite

11IMPRIMI
FuttEIGN AND COLONIAL.

The funeral procession, in New York, in honour of
General Jackson was seven miles long !

The dome of St. Peter's, at Rome, is cracke 1, it is
said, in many places, and ten arches of iron have been
placed to prevent its fall.
The South Australian says, " A hundred female ser-
vants would find no difficulty in securing places in our
colony, at a handsome rate of wages."
The lowa Indians have embarked at Havre, on their
rettfrn to their native country. One of them, "Little

Zany to 1111

The Emperor of Russia has given permission for the
importation of corn free of duty daring the whole of this
year, in the ports of Rigs, Pernau, and Revd, in the

'on has been the scene of a terrific fire, which has
.ed Mourilloc, the depot f•ir the naval and military
During the confusion, many of the convicts con-
trived to escare. A number of wounded persons bad
been carried to the hospital.
Port Philip papers to the 6th of April have been

h.ly contain some statistics respecting the cut-
ivation of Crown lauds, and from these it appears that
the number of acres under process of husbandrl were
10,3491. The stock on the farms occupied by the parties

engaged in these lands was 6,550 horses, 176,006 cattle,
and 2,119,334 sheep. The population was 6,875, and the
assessments £6llO Bs. 74d. Sheep have been sold at
Station at 10s. per head ; horses ranged at from £l2 to
£l5. Fat cattle are scarce, and in demand.