Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-02-03
ROYAL SPEECH.
:. M Lords and Gentlemen,

.une without further delay, the Important du-
tie, on which the circumstances of the times re-
oalre yuur immediate attention, and l sincerely
reuret the Inconvenience which am well aware
YOU mast experience from SO early renewal of
YOUR Iabors after the short interval of repose a.
lowed you from the latisues Of last Session.
II feel it nv duty in the first place to recon-
mend to YOUR most careful consideration the mea-
sure, which will be proposed to you for Reform
m the Commons House Of Parliament \ spec
DIV aud satisfactory settlement Of this question
becomes daily OF more pressing Importance to the
security Of the State, and to the contentmeut aud
welfare my people.
Il deeply lament the distress which still pre-
walls in many parts of my domiuions. and for
which the preservation of the peace both a, home
and abroad, will, under the blessing of Divine
Providence, afford the best and most eifsctual
remedy. feel assured Of your disposition to
adopt any practicable measures, which you al
WAYS find me ready and anxious to assist, both
for removing the causes and mitigating the effects
Of the wants Of employment, which the embar-
EASEMENTS OF commerce aud the consequent in
terruption Of the pursuits Of industry have occa-
stoned.
1t is with great concern that have observed
the existence of disease at Sunderland. similar
in It's appearance and character to that which has
existed IN many parts Of Europe. Whether it is
indigenous, or has been imported from abroad, Is
question involved in much uncertainty, but its
progress has neither been 50 extensive nor 50 ia
tal as on the Continent. IL is not, however. the
less necessary TO use every precautiOn against
the further extension OF this maady ,and the mea-
sares recommended by those who have had the
best opportunities OF observing IT, as most etfe =
1--we for the purpose, have been adopted.
In parts of ireland systematic opposition
has been made to the payment of titbes, attended
Al some instances with affecting results ;and it will
be one of your hrst duties to inquire whether il
ma, not be possible to effect improvements in
the laws respecting this subject, which may al
ford The necessary protection to the Established
Church, and at the same time remove the present
cause aud complaint. But on this and every 9th
er question affecting Ireand,it is aboy all things
necessary to look 10 the best means Of securing
internal peace aud order, which alone seem wan
uhg to raise country blessed b, Providence with
SO many natural advantages, To state of the great
est prosperity.
The conduct of the Portuguese Government,
and the repeated IN uries to which my subjects
have been exposed, have prevented a renewal 81
The diplomatic relations with that Kingdom. Tie
state OF country 50 long united with this bv the
ties OF most intimate alliance, must necessarily
be to me an object Of the deepest interest; aud
the return To Europe OF the elder branch Of the
hustrIous House OF Braganza, and the dangers
OF disputed succession, will require my must
'iSl'ant attention To events, by which not only
The safety OF Portugal. but the general interests
ol Europe, may be effected.
The arrangements which ANNOUNCED TO YOU
at the close OF last Session for the separation Of
the States of Holland and Belgium, has been
followed by Treaty between the Five Powers
aud the King OF the Begians. which have d.
rected to be laid before you as soon as the ratiti
cations shall have been exchanged.
A simlar Treaty has not vet been agreed to
BY the King of the Netherlands; but trust the
period Is not distant when that Sovereign will see
The necessity of acceding to an arrangement in
which the Penipotentiares of the FIVE Powers
nave unanimously concurred, and which has been
hamed with the most careful and impartial at
'en''on u all the interests concerned
II have the satsfaetiun to inform you, that
have concluded with the King of the French
Convention. which directed to be laid before
YOU; the object Of which is the suppression Of
0e African Slave Trade. This Convention, ha-
NnS Tor Its basis the concession of reciprocal
rights I" bemutually exercised in specified aritud-
anu places, Will, trust enable the naval fort es
OF the two countries to accomplish, by their com
oned efforts. an object which is felt BY both to
Oe SO lmportant to the interests of humanity.
Regarding the state of Europe generally,
Inc friendly assurances which receive from TO-
reign Powers, and the union which subsists be-
tween me and my Allies, inspire me with con-
adent hope that peace will not be interrupted
"GenHsnen Of the House of Commons,
II Fave directed the Estimates for the ensu-
ing wear TO be prepared, and they will in due
lime be laid before you.
wili take care that they shall be formed
win the strlctest attention 10 economy, and
rust TO your wisdom and patriotism to make such
provisions as may be required for the public SER
My Lords and Gentlemen,
The scenes of violence and outrage. which
nave occurred in the city of Bristol. and in some
eher places. have caused me the deepest attic
uon. The authority of the laws must be vindi-
Gated by the punishment of offences which have
produced So extensive destruction Of property.
ana SO melancholy loss Of life. think it right