Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-03-30


in grain were much less active, and Wheat had de-
clnod In price. The purchases had, however, been
on most extensive scale, aud To this il attributed
the rise IN the exchange. The letters mention that
TIE preparations Tor commencing tho war with Tur-
key were going actively; but, from the constant
arrival ana departure TO London, Paris, and Vion-
ma OF couricrs the opinion becoming more prev
oient daily taat matters in dispute between Russia
ana Turkey would be amfcaby arranged by negota-
ton before the time arrived whom tho war could be
resumed. Money not SO scarce al ST. Peters
burgh rs it had been. Il new loan for Nicholas was
again talked of In produce by contract. there was
BURNING OF YORK MINISTER. Gel
cbrated edcc, one ofthe chief architectural tlores
Nof England, md of the most magnificent; s.ruc
lures IN Europe, has been nearly DESTROYED by fire.
BRITISH PARLIAMENT--KING SPEECH.
Inc greatest interest was felt in London and I.v-
erpoo as to the manner III which the Kings Speech
would treat the Catholic question. We find the fol-
lowing account OF the opening ofParlament, togeth-
sr WIN copy of the Speech, in the last Liverpool
OPENING OFPARI.IAMENT.
EARLY IN 'e morning of Thursday the usunl prera-
rations for the opening of Parliament commenced--
and were proceeded with TIL nearly two clock
when crowds of people began to assemble at both
Houses of Parliament.
AT two o'clock Parliament was opened hv his
Aiajestys Commissioners, consisting of the Lord
Chancellor, the Duke Of Wellington, Earl Skates
bury, Earl Bathurst, and Lord Peterborough.
The members of The House of Commons having
been summoned totho bar by the Usher oethe Black
Rod and the commission having been read
The Lord Chancellor then read the followirr
spoech:--
-s'.Ny Lords dud Gentlemen
"3is Majesty commands to inform you that he
continues to receive from his Allies and generally
from all Princes and States the assurance of their
undated desire to cultivate the most friendly rela-
tions with his Majesty.
Under the mediation of his Maiestythe prelimi-
narles of treaty of peace between his Imperiu Ma
-jesty the Emperor of Brazil and the republic of the
United Provinces ofRio de Ia Plata, have been signed
and ratified
"fIis Majesty has concluded convention with tho
King OF Spain, for the final settlement Of the claims
of British and Spanish subjects, preferred under the
treaty signed ut Madrid on the leth March, 1923
ellis Majesty has directed copy ofthis convcn-
ton to be laid before you, and his Majesty relics u
pom your assistance to enable him to execute some
of its provisions.
ellis Majesty lamcnts that his diplomatic rcla-
lions with Portugal are still necessarily suspended
deeply interested in the prosperity of the Portu-
guese monarchy, his majesty has entered into nego-
Citations with the Head of the House of Braganza in
the hope DISCRIMINATING state of affairs which is in
compatible with the permanent tranquility and vel
fare of Portugal
Ills Majesty commands US to assure YOU TINT he
has labourcd unremngly to fulfil the stipulations of
the treaty the 9th July 1897 and to effect in con.
cert with his Allies. the pacifcation OF Greece,
"Th9 Morea has been liberated from the presence
Of the Egyptian and Turkish forces
This important object has been accomplished b.
the successful exertiOns of the naval forces of his Ma
josty, and of bis Allies, which led to IA convention
with the Pacha of Egypt md finally, by the skilful
disposition and exemplary conduct ofthe French ar
my acting by the command of his most Christian Ma
jesty on the behalf ofthe alliance.
''The troops of his most Christian Majesty having
completed the task assigned to them by the Allies,
have commenced their return to France.
cit with great satisfaction that his majesty in
forms you that during the whole Of these operations
the most cordial union ssubsisted between the for
ccs ofthe three powers b. sea and land.
ellis Majesty dcplores the continuance of hostiIi
ties between the Emperor of Russia and the Ottoman
Porte.
"His imperial majesty, in the prosecution of tnsc
hostics has considered it necessary to resume the
of his beigeren rights III the Mediterranean
and has established blockade of the DardaneIes
"From the operations Of this blockade, those COM
mercial enterprises of his Majestys subjects have
been exempted, which were undertaken upon the
faith of lis Majcstys declaration 10 his Parliament
respecting the neutrality Of the Mediterranean Sen.
"Although it has become indispensable for his Ma
esty and the KING France to suspend the
ton Their forces with those of his imperial Majes-
ty in consequence OF this resumption of the exercise
ofhis beligerent rights the best understanding pre-
walls between the three powers in their endeavoTs TO
accomplish the remaining objects of the treaty of
London.
s'GenHep,en Of the House d" Commons:
''We are commanded by his MAJ esty to acquant
you that, the estimates for the current year will
forthwith be laid before you.
Ills Majesty relies on your readiness TO grant the
necessary supplies, with just regard to the exigen-
ces of the public service, and to the econsmy which
his majesty is anxious to enforce in every department
of the State.
oils Majesty has the satisfaction to announce TO
you the continued Improvement of the revenue. The
progressive increase in that branch CT it which de-
rived from articles Of Internal consumption, Is peci-
nrly gratifying to his Malesy,as, affordng decisive
indication Of the stability Of the national
and of the increased comfort and prosperity ofhis
people.
''.uy Lords and Gentlemen,
'Thc state Of ireland has heen the object of his Ma
lesty's continued solctude.
His Majesty lHments that, in that part of the u
niied Kingdom an association shouldsti exist which
ia dangerous to the public peace, and inconsistent
with the spirit Of the constitution, which keeps alive
discord and ill-wi amongst his Maiosty's subjects,
and which must, If permitted to continue, efiectualy
obstruct every effort permanently to improve the
condition Of ireland.
ellis Majesty confidently relies on tho wisdom and
OH the support Of his Parliament and his Majesty feels
assured that you will commit TO him such bowers as