Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-02-07
FOREIGN.
LATE FROM EuROpE.

ships Samuel Robinson Griswold from London, William
Byrnes Sprague, from Havre, and packet ship Pacific,
Waite, from Liverpool, London papers TO the 10th De-
cember Paris TO tho 18th, Havre the 10Th, and Liver
pool to the l6th, have been received.
The British Parliament opened by the King in
son the 9th of December; the Kings speech (Which
will be found among extracts) contains little of interest
Reform Bill had been nIroduc cd, which il is said
preserves every principle OF the old onc with amend
mcnts this bin carried the night OF Saturday, De-
cembcr 18th, by vote of326 to l2i. The House then
adjourned TO the nth January II is thought that the in
creased majority in favor OF the bill in the Commons will
produce effect in the other House, but not enough
TO induce TO pass the bill Some of the London papers
SUI urge new creation OF peers as an indispensable
The cholcra-the origin of which, according to the
King speech, isunknownis spreading in Eng gland From
Sunderland il has reached Newcastle, North Shields &c
The deaths at Sunderland, Dec. l7h by cholera were 81
IL; recovered 3; remaining 27-whole number
of 1875 deaths no. AT Newcastle of cholera.
Dec. nth, 8; recovered 4; 20; remaining A.
total number of cases 81; deaths 81 At North Shields
cases had occurred; at Houghton lie Spring o. and
deaths; aud at Seaham 3 cases and DEATH
On the LIST December, John Bishop, Thomas Williams,
and James May tried the Old Bailey for the muir
der OF Coro Ferar the Italian Boy, and OF another male
person whose name was unknown by :" Burking.' All
three were found guilty and afterwards executed
Serious riots had occurred at Waterford in Ireland, OH
of the tthes collection of 5000 or 1000 per-
sons having been fired by the police, attacked
ter in their turn with pitch forks other weapons and
killed ID OF their numbers including Captain Gibbons
This Occurrences in connection with the aluson in the
Kings speech TO the systcmac opposition the collec-
ton OF uhes in Ireland, must think, induce Parlia-
ment TO abolish or modify the oppressive system.
Money was very scarce in England. On the 9Th Dec
It was per cent on the best securities such Exche
quer bills.
commission nominated to investigate the late Bris
tol disorders, and the judges try the rioters were to
meet in that city on the 18th December
revolt in the Military Colonies of Russia has broken
outsiX generals and many officers killed. being mu-
ulated by The cooniss and then beaten death. The
Emperor has not punished any, but has dissolved the Col
(which have been for long time governed by Gen.
| Witt, now at Warsaw.
Disturbances spoken of in various parts of France
The papers have great many rumors this head
Among them is contemplated movement OF the Carlsts.
OPENING OF PARLIAMENT
LONDON, Dec. 6.-This morning having been fixed for
the opening of Parliament by his Majesty in person.
Parliament street, and the entrances to the two houses
Parliament.
Scaioding was erected the Abbey raings for the
accommodation of the public IL o'clock both sides
oil the street, near the Abbey, lined with double
rows OF carriages containing ladies fashonaby alfred
Owing to the iineness of the morning, ST. Jamess Park
was thronged with pedestrians of every grade twelve
o'clock the doors OF the House OF Lords thrown open
to the bearers OF tickets of admission the gallery which
has been newly erected The front part of which has
Deeh reserved Tor the reporters, commands excellent
view OF the whole house.
As early eleven the ladies began to arrive and had the
same elegant appearance former occasions The
whole elect was sombrc, black was very generally
worm The ourtbeng at present in mourning The pumes
splendid shaw and ernine tippcts, forming powerful
constas TO the prevailing darkness of the dresses how-
ever, tended greatly 10 enliven the scene.
The Judges, Parke, Park, Boand Bayey, and Gaze
pied by the Lord Chancellor. Prince Taeyrand Prince
Esterhazy and the other representatives foreign powers
were seated on the right of the throne At half past one
o'clock the Lord Chancellor attended by the renue
took his seat.
Among the Peers present the Earl of Mulgrave
Lord Radnor, Earl of Pomrct Baron Fingal Lord Hood
Earl of Seton the Duke OF Richmond, Lord Teynham
the Duke OF Norfolk the Archbishop of Canterbury the
Earl of Gosord Lord Durham the Earl of Clarendon The
Marquis of Choimondcly, Lord Segrave, SC.
Shortly after the king arrived in state On his Ma
Iesy taking his place on the Throne the Usher of the
Speaker attended by great number of members made
his appearance m few minutes at the Bar upon which
ing:-
ROYAL SPEECH.
''My Lords and Gentlemen,
~ nave called you together that you NAV resume
without further delay the important duties on which In,
oil the times require your immediate atten
ton; and sincerely regret the Inconvenience which
ala wen aware you must experience from early re
newa oil your labos, after the short interval of rcpose
lowed you from the tatigues of last session.
~ ieei 1T my duty, iii the first place. TO recommend Il
your most careful consideration the which will
be proposed to you for Reform in the Commons House
o. ornament speedy and satisfactory settlement
tins question becomes daily of pressing importance
70 me security OF the State, and to the conentmen am
welfare ofmy people.
81 deeply lament the distress which still prevails i,
many parts oil my dominons and for which the preserva
ton OF the peace, both home and abroad will undo
me blessing OF Divine Providence, afford the and mos
eiectual remedy feel assured of your disposition tt
adopt any practicable which YOU always find me
ready and anxious to assist both removing the
anu siSduhS the eHecs oil the wants OF employment
winch the embarrassments of commerce and the conse
quen interruption OF the pursuits of industry have COCA
stoned. ~ ~
tits with great concern that have observed the exs
tehcc OF disease at Sunderland similar in its
and character TO that which has existed in many parts
Europe whether il is Indigenous, or has been importc,
from abroadis question involved i'm much uncertainty
Its progress has neither been extensive nor so M
as onthe Continent Iii not however, the less necessa
ry to use every precauon against the further extension
OF le nalady and the measures recommended by those
VINO nave mad the best opportunities of observing it,
most effective for the purposes have been adopted
I'm parts OF Ireland systematic opposition has been
made 10 the payment OF thes, attended in some instances
with affecting results; and it will be one of your first d
ties TO enquire whether may not be possible to effect i'm
ProVements III the laws respecting this subject, which
may Afford the necessary protection to the Established
Church and at the same time the present cause
oil complaint But on this and every other question affect
ing Ireland it is above all things necessary TO look TO the
best OF securing internal peace order which alone
with so many natural advantages state of the greatest
prosperity.
''Ihe conduct Of the Portuguese Government and the
repeated injuries to which my subjects have been exposed
nave prevented renewal ofhe diplomatic relation with thai
"guon' ne state oil country long united with this
Dy the ties oil most intimate alliance, must necessa
ry be to me object Of the deepest INTEREST," and the re.
urn 10 Europe OF the elder branch of the ilustrious
House OF Braganza and the dangers of disputed sue.
cesQn VIII require my most vigant attention to events
oy winch not only the safety of Portugal but the gene
! RAJ interests oil Europe, may be affected.
4 ne arrangements which L announced TO you at the
close oil the last Session. for the separation of the States OF
Holland and Belgium, has been followed by Treaty be-
tWecn the Five Powers and the King of the Beeians
Wch have directed TO be laid before you as soon as the
raiilcations shall have been exchanged
treaty has not becnageed by the King Of