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merce of the country

• " I regret that, 'arn not able to announce to you the re-
establishment of peaceful relations with the government of

China.

" The uniform success which has attended the hostile
operations directed against that Power ; and my confidence
in the skill and gallantry of my Naval and Military Forces,
encourage the hope on my part that our differences with the
Government of China will be brought to an early termina-
tion, and our commercial relations with that country placed
on a satisfactory basis.

" Gentlemen of the House of Commons,
" The estimates for the year have been prepared, and will

be laid before you

" I rely, with entire confidence, on your disposition, while
you enforce the principles of a wise economy, to make that
provision for the service of the country which the public ex-

igences require

" My Lords and Gentlemen,

" I recommend to, your immediate attention the state of
the Finances and of the Expenditure of the country.
" You will have seen with regret that, for several years
past, the annual Income has been inadequate to bear the
public charges; and I feel confident that, fully sensible of
the evil which must result from a continued deficiency of
this nature during peace, you will carefully consider the best
means of averting it.

" I recommend also to to your consideration the state of
the laws which affect the importation of corn and of other
articles, the produce of foreign countries.
" Measures will be submitted for your consideration for
the amendment of Law of Bankruptcy, and for the improve-
ment of the jurisdiction exercised by the Ecclesiastical Courts
in England and Wales.
" It will also be desirable that you should consider, with a
view to their revision, the laws which regulate the registra-
tion of electors of members to serve in Parliament.

" I have observed with deep regret the continued distress
in the manufacturing districts of the country. The suffer-
ings and privations which have resulted from it have been
borne with exemplary patience and fortitude.
" I feel assured that your deliberations on the various
important matters which will oewpy your attention, will be
directed by a comprehensive regard for the interests and
permanent welfare of all classes of my subjects, and I fer-
vently pray that they may tend in their result to improve
the national resources, and to encourage the industry and
promote the happiness of my people."
At the conclusion of the Speech her Majesty withdrew
from the House, and retired amidst the cheers of the as-
sembled thousands to Buckingham Palace.

SECOND EDITION.

Standard-office, Twelve o'Clock.

HOUSE OF COMMONS.--LAST NIGHT,

New writs were moved for Leominster, Bandon, Dublin
University, King's Lynn, and Liverpool.
The nomination for this borough will, therefore, take place
on Tuesday next.

The CHANCEDLOR of the EXCHEQUER gave notice that,
on the 15th of the present month, he would call the attention
of the house to the subject of the late exchequer-bill frands.
Sir It. PEEL—I rise, Lir, to give notice that, on Wed-
nesday next, I will move that this house resolve itself into it
committee of the whole house for the purpose of considering
the laws relating to foreign corn. (Hear, hear, and loud
cheers.) Sir, I would have taken an earlier day for this
purpose were it not that there are some papers which the
house ought to be in possession of, and consider maturely,
before entering inlo any discussion upon this important
question. I believe I shall not interfere with the right of
any gentleman who may be entitled to Wednesday for other
business ; but I trust that those honourable gentlemen who
might insist on their right to have that day met for consider-
ation of other matters will waive that right, and give an
opportunity to her Majesty's government to submit to the
house their views on this most important question. (Cheers.)
The Earl of MARCH rose to move an Address to her Ma-
jesty in answer to her most gracious Spaech. Divine Pro-
vidence had favoured toe nation with an heir to the British
Throne in the birth of the Prince of Wales ; and, if that
blessing could be ivcreased, it had been so by a mighty Sove-
reign—a Sovereign of true Protestant principles, having at-
tended at the christening as sponsor to the infant of our be-
loved Queen. With respect to the war in China, be regrettd
that it was not settled, but the honour of the British nation
could not be compromised. (Cheers.) With respect to the
army and navy, he thought not much reduction could be
made ; this country ought always to be prepared to meet
foreign enemies. [Hear, hear.) The legislature ought to
meet the difficulties of the country in a manful and bold
manner, by proposing new taxes. (Loud cries of hear, hear.)
With respect to the corn laws, he had much pleasure in
knowing that beneficial changes would be made by an admi-
nistration who possessed the confidence of the country.
(Hear.) He regretted that a proposition of a fixed duty of
Bs. per qr. should have been made by the late government, as
he could not support that.
Mr. BECKETT seconded the motion. He did not deny
that considerable distress existed, but he believed that it had
been over-stated and much exaggerated. (Hear.) To a cer-
tain extent he was as ready to admit it as any man, and he
felt the greatest confidence that her Majesty's present advi-
sers would take eoery possible means of promoting the pros-
perity of the country. (Loud cheers, and cries of " hear,
hear," from the opposition.) Ile wished to give encourage-
ment to the regular employment of the poor. as in that all
their comforts consisted—(hear)—the British empire, how-
ever must be supported. (Hear.) He felt deeply indebted
to her Majesty, and he was sure the house would participate
with him in those feelings, for recommending an early consi-
deration of the corn-laws, and those Laves relating to provi-
sions. (Hear, hear.) He was happy the right hon. baronet
at the head of the administration had giveirnvtice of so early
a day to bring the important subject of the corn-laws before
the house, when it would then be fully and, lie trusted,
fairly and impartially discussed. (Hear, hear.) The_eoun7

try had now an able and talented administration. Hear.)
Composed of men who would do their duty fearlessly„ and he
felt confident the hopes and expectations of the nation would
not be disappointed.
Mr. EWART then uttered a few anti-corn-law common
piaces.
Lord JOHN RUSSELL said he did not believe a conservative
government wovly abolish or materially alter the poor-iaw.
What then would be the principles of the government?
Why, they would act on the sound policy which had been
bequeathed to them by their predecessors. (Hear, hear.)
With respect to the corn-laws he must object to a sliding
scale, and he trusted the government would propose a mode-
rate fixed duty. _ _ _

[Left speaking.]

HOUSE OF LORDS.—This DAY

At five o'clock the Duke of Wellington was in his place at
the head of the Treasury Bench. The Duke of Bucking-
ham sat on the bench immediately adjoining his Grace the
Duke of Wellington. The noble duke moved. pro forma,
the first reading of the Select Vestries Bill'.
The Marquis of CLANRICARDE gave notice that on Mon-
day next he would put a question to ministers as to their in-
tention of introducing a new marriage act into Ireland, more
especially as refers to the marriages of dissenters in that
country.
The LORD CHANCELLOR then read ;Her Majesty's most
gracious speech.
The Marquis of ABERCORN, the mover of the Address,
then rose and said that he in a peculiar degree begged the
indulgence of their lordships ; he was fully sensible of the
responsibility of the position in which be stood, and espe-
cially as the present was the first time he had ever had the
honour of addressing their lordships. The birth of a Prince
of Wales was, he was sure, a case of unbounded joy through-
out these realms. The presence likewise of her Majesty's
ally, the King of Prussia, at the ceremony of the christen-
ing of the Prince of Wales was the cause of much congra-
tulation ; indeed he felt assured that in no period of our
country's history was a Prince of Wales born under such
auspicious circumstances. The noble marquis then seriatim
went over the various points of the speech from the Throne,
observing that there was much ground for soon expecting an
extension of our trade and commerce with all parts of the
world. (Cheers.)
Earl DALHOUSIE seconded the address.
Viscount MLLBOURNF said it was not his intention to
offer anything
in opposition to the proposed address.