Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1830-12-25
4aily Paper IS per an,m-Conai'y PGper %
SATURDAY, DECEMBER %, 1850.
From the Baltimore american of yesterday.

ten last niSht lhrouSSh ue Pohee"eS' ". XIV
Post office clerks, we received the latest New
York papers, from which we extract as many adj
aitional items Of foreign intelligence as time has
permitted.
The New-York Journal Of Commerce contains
a copy of the Speech of the King of Eng land, at
the opening on the British Parliament. It's as
fbllows:-
SPEECH OF THE KING OF ENGLAND
AT THE OPENING OF PARi.IAMENI
NV Lords and Gentlemen: 1t is with the most
lively satisfaction that see you assembled around
me. To aid me by your counsels.
Since the dissolution of the last Parliament,
events of the deepest interest have occurred on
the European Continent.
The elder branch of the house of Bou rbon has
c,ssed to eisn in FIR nee and the Duke OF Orleans
has been called TO the throne, with th c title of
King of the French.
Having received from the new Sovereign as
surances Of his ardent desires to cultivate the
most friendly relations, and to maintain inyiolate
The engagements made with this country, have
not hcsitatcd 10 continue the diplomatic relations
and the friendship which existed with the pre-
ceeding government.
have seen with profound regret the state OF
aff,,irs in the Low Countries. deplore that the
enlightened administration of King William has
not been able to preserve the States from revolt;
and that his wise resolution to submit the de-
sires aud complaints of his people to the deliber
alton of special session of the States General,
has not brought about any satisfactory results.
shall exert myself. in concer, with my allies.
10 re-estabsh tranquility, b. all means which are
compatibe with the good state of the Netherlands
government. and the society OF other governments.
symptoms of tumut and disorder have created
anxiety in various parts Of Europe: bu, assurances
which continue to receive of the amicab!e dlspo-
si,ion OF foreign Courts. give me just grounds to
hope that my people will continue to enjoy the
blessings of peace.
Penetrated at all times with the necessity Of
preserving inyloate the engagements which have
been made in the name Of the nation, am con-
yinced that my determination tn maintain, In con-
ncxion with my allies, the treaties upon which are
founded the general system of Europe. will APP
pear To YOU the best guarantee ter the maintenance
Of he peace Ut the world.
Upto the present lime have not accredited
the Ambassador of the Court of Lisbon; but the
Portuguese government having resolved to salts
f, the claims Of justice and humanity BY liberal
and genera. amnesty. think the time has come
10 re-es,ablish in behalf of my people, the friend
ly relations which for SO long time have existed
between the two nations.
Nv profound soicitute for the welfare of my
subjects. induces me tn recommend to the imme
diale attention Of Parliament. such arrangements
a will secure the exercise OF the royal authority,
if il shoad please God TO terminate my life be-
fore my successor shall have arrived at mature
age.
| shall be most ready to concur with you in all
the measures which may appear to you proper, for
preserving inviolate the dignity and stability Of
the crown, and to assure more and more the guar
antees of civil and religious liberty to my people.
Ge,e;ieniea offhe House Of Commonwealth have
ordered to DE laid before you, all the statements
OF expenditures for the present year, which the
preceding Parliament was otable to arrange be-
fore its separation. The estimates for the com
iny year will be made in conformity TO the prin-
cip.es Of rigid economy, which have determined
to carry through all the branches of the public
service.
Nv Lords and Gentlemen: am deeply afllict-
ed that in some districts OF the country. my sub
ieeis have suffered IN their property from cOmbi-
nations having for their object the distractions of
machines, and that heavy losses have been sus-
tanned from the criminal acts of incendiaries.
have seen, not without chagrin and indigua-
lion, the perhdious attempts which have been
made. to spread spirit Of discomfort and dis
satisfaction among my people. aud to interrupt
the concord, which has happily prevailed through
the different parts Of my doninions, the union of
which is essential 20 the preservation of the geh-
erai strength and happiness.
The greatest effort of my life will be to pre-
serve the blessings which my people possess, and
transmit them unimpaired to pOsterity; and
have the more animatinng hope of being able to
discharge the sacred duties which have been con-
flied to me, from the wisdom and affection of
Parliament and the support Of all my subjects.
am determined to employ, to the full extent
Of MI he mea xAh thaC npSf i'm
ton aud laws have placed in my hands, tor the
punishmento of sedition, and the prompt suppress
ion of disorder and revolt.
Amidst all the difficulties of the present crisis,
receive with high satisfaction the expression of
LOYALTY and attachment from a vast majority of
nv subjects. lam sure that they will duly APP
preciate the great advantages OF this happy form
Of government, under which, with the favor of
Divine p evidence. this country has enjcyed du-