Delaware journal., 1828-03-18

MT. ftuskisson. Mr.. H. then expressed his thanks
and the meeting separated after giving nine hearty
cheers.
FRANCE.
Iranslations from the French papers.
On the 5th of February, the session of the Lesis
lature was opened in form by the King who, sur
rounded by all his family and the chief officers Of
his household-the ministers and grand officers Of |
the crown-delivered the following speech:
GENTLEMEN
1t is always with equal satisfac ton that see
you meet about my throne, and that come to make '
known to you the situation of France.
The relations with the European powers CONT '
nue. to be amcable and satisfactory The affairs uf /
the East alone present some difficulties but the
treaty that have signed with the King Of England
and the Emperor Of Russia, has laid the foundation
for the pactcation Of Greece, and have reason to
hope that the efforts Of my allies, and my own efforts
will triumph over the resistance of the Ottoman
Porte, without the necessity of our having recourse
to arms.
The unexpected battle at Navarno was at the
same time an occasion of glory for our arms. anda
brilliant pledge of the union Of the three 1ags grta
sensational.
The Peninsula has been for long time cause
of sacrifice to US; this is near an end secure on
her frontiers, Spain is employing herself with per-
severance in the task of crushing in her bosom,he
dcp|orAble seeds of civil discord Every thing as
sures me, that shall be able, very soon, with the
consent of the king my nephew to restore my sodeS
to their country, and to relieve my people iroma
painful burden.
vigorous blockade, to terminate only when
shall have received the satisfaction which is due VI
me, is kept up, and is furnishing Algiers, and Mpre|
tecting French commerce.
In distant regions and under the uncertain DOL
minion of infant governments, flag has suffered
| some aggressiOns but have ordered that Just rel
paratlon should be eyacted, and have prescrbaa|
measures which will for the future protect from aA
damage the fortune of my subjects.
| iii can thus, gentlemen, look abroad with sat'
faction, the domestic state of my kingdom does I@
offer me less security. You will see by the dOfv
ments which will be laid before you, that 1t the Pg
ducts Of the different contributions have suheIs
some dminuion, the sources Of the public weav
are not essened for any length Of time. ExtraeFar
nary circumstances have produced an excess Oh er
penditure for which it will be necessary to prO'ld'
[sensation]. have ordered my ministers to ren. :
der you all account of them and have required u
them, to press constantly towards a severe and ef
tensive economy.
have called my son to act in the military promo
tons. The Army will find in this new arrangement
the most certain testimony of my regard towards y
The progressive developments of Commerce anu
industry, that glory OF peaceful states have incfea
ed their wants, and solicit more numerous ou'les
1t is my wish that minister formed in their inter
est, should have the special employment OF pr0po''
ing to me every shing which may be proper to as''
their activity. which is ever increasing. 81
However intimate may be the cOnnexlon wn'
must exist between religion and the education :
men, public instruction and ecclesiastical ana"
have appeared to me to require seperate difesuV4
and have ordered the division to be made. Il.
Wishing to strengthen more and more in my S'''
the character which granted by my brother ~
which have sworn to maintain, shall be wate''s
that the labors are carried on with wisdom " "
judgement which shall place our Legislation In 10
e mony with the Charter. 8.
" Some high questions of public administration ~
been pointed out for my attention. CONVINCED "
o the true strength of the throne is, next to the
i vine protection, in observing the laws, have orus
ed that these questions should be examined, ana u y
h their discussion should bring out the truth, when
e the first want Of princes and people. Universal
'g pressions Of adhesion. a.
N Gentlemen, the happiness of France is the oc]
of all my affections, Of all my thoughts. 10 seq
this, shall know how to maintain the powerful
u, watchful authority which belongs to my crown,
,e depend gentlemen, and depend very muen'
the assistance of your information and on the WI
n with me Of your feeling. The word Of your XII
u calling for the union Of good men. can here o. o.
he find hearts disposed to listen and to respond "
ch This speech was heard with lively interest
n followed with prolonged acclamations.
ty The following is the composition OF the pr'
ue Cabinet, as officially announced.-Lord balnu
as President Of the Council in place OF the puAs