Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-04-14

the Report made by the Prvy Council in reference
70 inc origin OF the fire. and the evidence upon VIII CHI
that Report founded.
The assurances which receive from my Allies, end
generally from all Foreign Princes and States, Of their
earnest desire to cultivate the relations of amy and 10
maintain with me the most friendly understanding, jas
y on my part the confident expectation of the continu
ance OF the blessings of peace.
The single exception 10 the general tranquility of
Europe is the civil contest which still prevails of
the northern provinces of Spain
will give directions that there be laid before you
Articles which have concluded with my Allies he
King of the French the Queen Regent of Spain, aud
the Queen of Portugal, which supplementary to the
Treaty of April, 1884, and intended to facilitate the
complete attainment of the objects contemplated by at
Treaty.
Z" have to repeat the expression of my regret that
unsettled.
90 Gentlemen Of The House Of Co,a,nons-I have direct!
ed The Estimates for the ensuing year be prepared aud
to be laid before you without delay.
They have been framed with the stricest uttent
to economy, and have the satisfaction of acquantng
you that the total of the demands for the puSc
service will be less the present than has been my
former occasion within experience.
The satisfactory state of the trade and commerce Of
the country and OF the public revenue, fully luses lhe
expectation, that Notwithstanding the reductions in
ton which were made in the last Session and which, when
they shall have taken full effect will tend to diminish he
existing surplus ofthe bile revenue, there will remain
sufficient balance to meet the additional annual cha ge
wich w'li arse from providing the compensation grant
cd by Parliament account of the abolition Of slavery
throughout the British dominions.
deeply lament that the agriculture interest cot-
MUGS in state of great depression
recommend to your consideration whether it may
not be in your power after providing for the exgen les
oil inc public service, and consistently with the stead
maintenance of the public credit TO devise method for
mitigating the pressure of those local charges which hear
heavily on the and occupers of land and for
iDung the burden OF them more equally other de-
scriptions of property.
My Lords and Genhemen-Thc information received
from the Governors of my Colonies together with the
Acts passed IN execution of the law for the abolition of
slavery, will be communicated to you.
1t IS with much satisfaction that have observed he
Colonial slatu in
giving effect TO this important measure and notysth-
standing the difficulties with which the subject is
sary attended, have reason to abae my car.
nest hopes of n favorable issue
Under all circumstances you may be assured of my
benevolent intentions Of Parliament.
There are many important subjects-some of which.
nave already undergone partial discussion in Parliament
tne adjustment OF which, at early period is
sisten with the mature consideration OF them would DO
of great advantage To the public interests
Among the first in point of urgency is the state of The
1.-THE question in Ireland and the means OF ciccting an
equitable and final adjustment of it,
" Measures will be proposed for your consideration,
which Will nave Tor their respective obecsto promote
the commutaon Of thcs in England and Wales to. m
prove our civil Jurisprudence and the administration of
justice IN ecclesiastical causes make provision for the
more ehectua maintenance OF ecclesiastical disepl
and to relieve those who dissent from the doctrines or
discipline OF the Church from The necessity of celeb at
ing we ceremony OF marriage according rites
i'have ye received t'I@ Report 6on tiSe Com,
mssioners appointed to inquire into the of NJ
pat corporations, but have to believe THAI it
will be made, and that shall be enabled to
tito you at an early period
@ have appointed Commission for CONSIDERING The
state OF the several Dioceses in ENGLAND and ", %.
with reference to the amount of their revenues ann 10
the more equal distribution of episcopal duties the state
OF the several Cathedrals and Coeg Churches with
view to the suggestion of such measures as may rem
der them most conducive the efficiency of the Esab-
lshcd church, and for devsng tIc best mode of pr wi
Ding Tor the cure OF souls with reference tie reside
OF the Clergy IN their respective benefccs
" The especial object which have in view in the an
Pohtncnt OF this Commission, is TO extend wiocy
the means of religious worship accOrdinp TO the doct
OF the Established Church, and TO confirm lis hold upon
Instrumentation and affections OF my people.
81 feel it also incumbent upon me TO call your earnest
attention to the condition of the Church of Scotland and
to the means by which it may be enabled 70 increa
the opportunities OF religious worship for the poorer
classes OF society in that part of Ie mated Kingdom
1T has been my duty, on this occasion, direct your
consideration various nnortapt matters Gamma d
with our domestic policy
81 rely with entire confidence on your willing CO.
operation IN periectng all such may DO cal
cuated TO remove just Of complaint and tD tro
mote the concord and happiness of my subjects
81 rely also, with equal confidence te caution and
crcumsPccon with which you willaRpy yourselves 10
the alteration OF laws, which affect very extensive ind
complicated interests and interviewer with anc,ent
usages, TO which the habits md feelings ormy people have
confirmed
e" feel assured, that it will be our common object
IN supplying that which may be defective or in renovat
ing That which may be impaired to strengthen the foam,
daons OF those Institutions IN Church and State which
are the inheritance and birthrght of my people nd
which, amidst all the vcisstudcs of public affairs hive
proved under the blessing OF Almighty God the trues,
gion." '"''' 'e''
The closing paragraph spoken by his Majesty =. h
peculiar emphasis and appeared to make powerful M
preston Twice or thrice during the reading of the
Speech cloud passed the SUM- aud thus obscured
the page. His Majesty perccivng what bad caused tho
temporary shade raised the paper to catch the ght
better, and continued reading After the speech lad
been delivered, his Majesty again rose (the peers m
0assadors, &c having sen) and departed from the house
accompanied in the same manner entering by he
great officers of the state and household His Majesty
was on the throne about twenty minutes the speech
ma Gcc upnrl v n Of I,,.,.r
The speaker and members of tlc Committee then de-
parted, and the house adjourned until five o'clock when
their Lordships again assembled.
Ills Majesty then retired royal salute WIS fired ind
his return To the palace the missed
of popular sentiment we're observable
The House diourned I'll five o'clock when tie T. rd
Chancellor took his scat on the Woolsac K and his Ma
jcstys speech read.
SecoHd Dcicat Of .Mastcrs.--In the House Of Com.
mons Feb 26th, alcr debate of three days an
mcnt to the Address in reply to the Kings Spec ch
moved by Lord Morpcth, carried against Ministers
by majority Off
LosDoS, March I've happy 10 be able 70 say.
after duly considering the Proceedings in Parliament OF
the past week with all the attention boz our power tnat
they inspire perfect confidence as to the durat ON
of The PEFL Ministry. SIR Robert himself said at rao,.
worth" hope shall succeed and think / shall -
His hopes and expectations certain of being
lied
I'm the House Of Lords he has of course a majority
and majority $50 decided shat division was vcnturcd
will be made during the session
We have no fear then ia the Lords In the Commons
ministers were beaten, To- the everlasting disgrace Of he
House, ia the choice Of Speaker, aud pcnsioned hack
Of the Duke Of Deyonsire exhibits bis salog and mo-
ney-hunhng countcnance as tIat of the first gentleman