Wheeling compiler. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [i.e. W. Va.]) 1829-1831, 1830-12-29
EUROPE.


The Speech of the King Of England, at
the opening of the session of Parliament,
speaks Of the state Of Europe in the follow
ING terms:
"Sincc the dissolution of the last Parlia-
ment, events Of the deepest interest have
occurred on the European Continent.
The elder branch of the house of Dour-
bon has ceased to reign in France, and
the Duke of Orleans has been called to the
throne, with the title of King Of TIE French.
Having received from the new Sover-
eign assurances of his ardent desires to
cultivate the most friendly relations, and
to maintain nyioate the engagements made
with this country, have not hesitated TO
continue the diplomatic relations and the
friendship which existed with the preceding
government.
81 have seen with profound regret the
state of affairs ~ the Low Countries. |
deplorc that the enlightened administration
of King William has not been able to pre-
serve the States from revolt; and that his
wise resolution to submit the desires and
complaints of his people 10 the delIbera-
ton Of special session Of the States Gen
eral, has not brought about any satlslacto-
~ results.
Il shall exert myself in concert with
my allies, to re-establish tranquility, by
all means which are compatible with the
good state of the Netherlands government,
and the society of other governments.
symptoms Of tumult and disorder have
created anxiety in various parts OF Eu-
rope; but assurances which | continue to
receive OF the amcable disposition OF for
that my people will continue to ENJOY the
blessings OF peace.
"Penetralcd at all times with the neces-
sity of preserving inviolate the engage
meut5 which have been made in the name
of the nation, | am convinced that my de-
termination to maintain, in Connection with
my allies, the treaties upon which are found
cd the general system Of Europe, will APP
pear to you the best guarantee for the main
tenance Of the yeaco Of the world.
Cup to the present time | have not ac-
credited the Ambassador of the Court Of
Lisbon; but the Portuguese government
having resolved to satisfy the claims Of
Justice and humanity by a liberal ana gen
cral amnesty, think the time has come
TO re-estabIish, in behalf OF my people, the
friendly relations which for so long time
have existed between the two nations"
Speaking ofthe state Of affairs in his own
country, the King says:
81 am deeply afflicted that in some dis
tricts Of the country, my subjects have sui
lered in their property from combinations
having for their object the destruction OF
machines, and that heavy losses have been
sustained from the criminal acts OF incon-
diaries.
Il have seen, not without chagrin and
indignation, the pcrfdious attempts which
have been made, to spread spirit OF dis
content and dissatisfaction among my peo'
pie, and to interrupt the concord, which
has happily prevailed through the different
parts of my dominions, the union OF which
Is essential to The preservation Of tie gen
eral strength and happiness.
"Tte greatest effort Of my life viii be to
preserve the blessings which my people
possess, and transmit them unimpaired to
posterity; and have the more animaling
hope ofbeing able to discharge the sacred
duties which have been contided to me,
from the wisdom and affection Of Parlia
meut and the support Of all my subjects.
Il am determined to employ, to the full
extent of nv power, all the means which
the constitution and laws have placed IN
my hands, for the punishment o! sudIiion,
and the prompt suppression of disorder and
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