Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-05-04

The hall by uhsns OF door opening on the stage,
where the throne is placed. The Duichcsses OF
Angou'cmc, of Berry, and " Orleans, with the ladies
their suites, occupied the places prepared for Ihrn
on The left al the king. The king hriug seated, Mon.
s'r-r the duke uf AngOulsme, and hr duke Of Or
'e'ns, hahi,ed as peer, placed themselves on his
right aud lr The Minis thr Marshals of Frame
,rd great officers of The occupied the steps OF
ID. 'hrone. The Chancellor OF France, Peesihcn,
OF the hoise OF Peers, placed IN from, Of tho
king'S arm chair. The assembly was standing and
uncovered. The King having ordered the peers To
lake Seats aud 10y the mouth uf the Chancellor havng
permitted the deputies TO do likewise, his Majesty
pronounced the following speech amidst the profound
est silence.
" Gentlemen, am h,rpy 10 he able 10 consra,u-
late YOU ON the benefits which Divine Providence has
shnwered on my people, my ARMIES and mv family,
s'nre the last session OF The 'Ch,nrber. The
generous, as the jus. of enterprises, has been
crowned with complete success. France tranquil at
home, has no longer nny thing 10 fcar4ron the PENN
sua. Spain, ,estored Ia her KING is irconcil.d with
the rest "f Europe. This triumph, which offers such
ceri"n guarantees 10 social ORDER is due the dis
c'rine aud courage "f a French army, led by my
son, with equal wisdom and vnlour. part Of the
srmy has already returned To Frnuce the remainder
wiu only remain IN Spain so long may he
~ TO insure the laierior tranquility of thar county
u ~ 10 yon, gentlemen, aud patriotism Thai
WISH 10 nwe the confirmation of satisfactory 4 state
ct Things. len years experience has taught 'ail
f'ehchmHn, that tue liberty can only be expected
Iron the institution which 10y the charter punded.'
THIS experience has led me- al The same time to per
reive the disadvantages ola regulation which mus,
he modified IN order consolidate my work Re
pose and s,ahly (a fixite) are, after lurg shocks
The INST desire and want of France. The present
manner OF renewing the Chamber does moi attain
hese Objects the project OF law for sep,sntidi
renewal, will he presented 10 you. The short dura-
ton oil the war, the prosperous of the public
revenue, the Improvement Of credit, afford me the
satisfaction OF announcing 10 you, that no new taxes
nor iOans will he necessary 10 meet the expenses Of
the past year-he means assigned therefor having
proved sufficient. 1hus you will find no obstacle
ntstn 1,l..t.s IL.
year ~ come, of which the hndgei will he submitted
10 You; The union subssling be'ween my allies and
myself, and my amicablc relations with ali other
s'"ies, guarantee long enjoyment Of the general
pPace. The interest and wishes OF the poicerS are
~ unison, To avert every Thing that could from
bic At have the hope that the af..ns of the East
and ol Spanish aud Portuguese America, will he
settled 30 the best advantage at The States and peo-
pie whom 'hry interest, aud favor the great
est drvtiopemeht OF the commercial relations of the
"oi". Already numerous outlets are regularly omen
10 the products of agriculture and our industry
SuibcIcD maritime forces occupy The stations best
calculated TO give efficient protection this COM
merGe. Measures have been taken IN insure the re-
imhursrmenr of The capital of The ren,es created by
the state III less prosperous times 10 effect ther
conversion into stocks, Of whch The interest will he
more level with that Of other transactions This
operation, which must have a beneficial influence
On commerce and agriculture, will permit, when it
snail have been consummaed, reduction of taxes,
and close the last wounds of the revolution have
made knowa to you my hopes and iuientons-- is in
improving interior condition, that shall always
seek tue power OF the state and the glory OF reign
Your concurrence, gentlemen, is arcessary, and
count upon ii. God has vIsbly seconded our forts
You have IL in your power your names with
napny and memorable epoch in France-you will
not reject tina, honour.
=, LoSDOS, March 1.-THE important PROCEEDINGS
IN boih Houses OF Parliament last night with res
pect 10 the Yves, Indies, will he read with great in
ieres' and scarcely fail prove satisfactory 10 the
C'l pes, having local legislatures Minister'S indeed,
have, Tor he present least, left the adpp,ion OF
measures for the meoraion Of the Slave Pop.,a.
ilon OF those Colonies TO the Culouisis themselves
having resolved 10 make an experiment only in Trini
dad, ST. Lucie, Demarara, and Berbice (Which are
sui ct 10 The Immediate authority of The CrownO in
iIie hope that the example OF an experiment. If sue
cessiul will he voluntarily adopted 10y our other West
India possessions To this course here can of course
be no objection on rhe part of the Colonies, and he
most Ianquiiz'ng effects may heI efore be expected
70 Pioeeed from ~. Sun.