Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-09-23
ALEXANDRIA,:
TUESDAY MORNING, SEPT. %, 1884.
VERY LATE FROM EUROPE.

The Champain, Capt. Macy, brings London
papers to the l7h of August ana LNerPooi 10
the 16th-both inclusive.
Parliament was prorogued on the Io'i Vi A"-
gust, by the King in person.
The Irish Tithes Bill, which had passed tne
House of Commons, was reIuseu ia SCI ,nn
ing by the Lords, by vote OF lS9 TO l22.
At the close of the session the TWO houses were
in strong and direct collision
The poor Laws Amendment Bill passed the
the House Of Commons on the SIN, aI'er some
amendments.
KINGS SPEECH.
Propagation of Parliament
LONDON, August bills Majesty went 10 the
House of Lords this day, and prorogueo the par
lament in the following Speech:
ANN Lords and Gentlemen,
"Tbe numerous and important questlons
which have in the present, as IN the TWO Piece-
ding years been submitted to your consldera-
ton, have imposed upon you the necessity OF
extraordinary eXertions; and II is win deep
sense of the care and labor which you nave
bestowed upon the public business, that at length
close this protracted session, and release you
from your attendance.
81 continue to receive from all Foreign Pow
ers assurances Of their friendly disposition.
"The negotiations, on account OF which the
Conference in London upon the affairs OF the
Low Countries were suspended, nave not yet
been brought to close; and have still TO la
ment the continued postponement OF hnal
settlement between Holland and Belgium.
son the other hand, have derived the most
sincere and lively satisfaction from the termi-
nation OF the civil war which had SO long dis
tracted the kingdom of Portugal; and | re-
ioice 10 think that the Treaty which the state OF
affairs in Spain and in Portugal induced me to
conclude with the King OF the French, the Queen
Regent OF Spain, and the Regent OF Portugal
L.. L,~. la.l kaGn
contributed materially to produce this happy
result.
"Events have since occurred in Spain to dis
appoint, for time, the hopes of tranquility in
that country, which the pacfication OF Portugal
had inspired.
ITO these events so important to Great Bri
tain shall give my most serious attention. IN
concert with France and the other Powers who
are parties to the Treaty OF 22d Of April; and
the good understanding which prevails between
me and my Allies encourages me to expect
that our united endeavors will be attended with
success.
"The peace of Turkey remains undisturbed,
and trust that no event will happen in that
quarter to interrupt the tranquility of Europe.
81 have not failed to observe with approba-
ton that you have directed your attention to
those domestic questions which more immedi-
ateIy affect the general welfare of the commu-
nity, and have had much satisfaction in sane
tioning your wise and benevolent intentions by
giving my assent to the Act for the amendment
and better administration of the laws relating to
the Poor in England and Wales. 1t will be my
duty to provide that the authority necessarily
invested in Commissioners nominated by the
Crown, be exercised with temperance and eau
ton; and entertain confident expectation that
IS prudent and judicieus application, as well as
the discreet enforcement of the other provisions
of the Act will, by degrees, remedy the evils
which at present prevail; and whilst they elevate
the character, will increase the comforts, and
improve the condition of my people.
I" The amendment of the law Is one of your
first and most important duties, and rejoice to
perceive that it has occupied so much OF your
attention. The establishment of Central
Court for the trial of offences in the metropolis
and its neghborhood, Will trust, improve the
administration of justice within the populous
sphere Of its jurisdiction, and afford useful ex-
ample to every part of the kingdom.
"To the important subjects Of our Jurispru-
dence and Of our Municipal Corporations, your
attention will naturally be directed early in the
next Session. You may ALWAYS rest assured OF
my disposition incorporate with you in such
useful reformations.
Gentlemen of the House Of Commons
81 thank you for the readiness with which
you have granted the Supplies. The Estimates
laid before you are somewhat lower than those
of former years, although they include several
extraordinary charges, which will not again
occur. The same course Of economy will still
be steadily pursued. The continued. increase
of the revenue, Notwithstanding the repeal Of
so many taxes, affords the surest proof that the
resources Of the country are unmpaired, and
justiies the expectation that perseverance in
judcious and well considered measures will
still further promote the industry and augment
the wealth Of my people.
&C My Lords and Gentlemen,
at gives me great qualification to believe,
that in returning to your several counties, you
will find prevalence of general tranquility and
of active industry amongst all classes of socie-
ty. humbly hope that Divine Providence will
vouchsafe a continuance and increase of these
blessings, and, in any circumstances which may
arise. shall rely with confidence upon your
zeal and fidelity. And rest satisfied that you
will inculcate and encourage that obedience to
the laws and that observance of the duties OF
religion and morality, which are the only secure
foundations of the power and happiness of EN-
pires."
After the conclusion OF his Majestys Speech,