Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-03-12
FOREIGN.
LATER FROM ENGLAND.


bearded at sea, the Liverpool packet ship North Amcr
CT, Capt Dixey, which sailed on the 9th ultimo. We
received the by her at an carly hour
this morning. They from London Of the 9TH and
Liverpool Of the 9TH About six hours later than those
brought by the previous arrival.
The Speech Of the King Of England, on opening the
present Session of Parliament will be found below 1t
is most important it regards the Of internal
policy to which il aIludes; these of deep interest,
involving vast results, and will doubt produce sharp
aud obstinate collision between the two great bodies into
which the House Of Commons is nearly divided.
The Spanish Cortcs has been unexpectedly dissolved
By the Queen. 1t appears the Minister, hlrn@iza
bal, finding himself in minority important qurs-
ton, determined taking the of the nation, by
recurring To election.
LoSp0N, 7hmsday Ercniug, Feb. 4.-His Majesty
this day opened the Session Of Parliament with the usual
furnlalcs. lie went in state from st. James Palace,
preceded and followed by the whole of his household
rctinuc, carriage drawn by eight horses richly capa.
risoned, with superb harness-,le positions and
foo,men in attendance being also dressed in new state
livpries.
Ills majesty departure from the palace and arrival
the House OF PEERS announced by the firing Of
Though the day was far from favorable the crowds Of
people TIC procession very great, and along
the whole hnc of roads which his Majesty passed, he
was received with loud cheers
His Majesty are happy 10 state, appeared 10 be in
the possession ofcxccllent health.
On his hlajesys arrival at the House Officers, he
conducted to the Throne with the usual ceremonies, and
in firm and distinct voice delivered the following most
gracious speech:
".My Lords and Gentlemen:
"lt is with great satisfaction that I again meet the
great Council Of the nation assembled in Parliament
am ever anxious avail myscfof youS advice and
sslance, and rejoice that the present slate Of public
affairs both home and abroad is such to permit you
to proceed, without delay interruption, TO tile calm
examination of those which will he submitted
10 your consideration.
IL continue to receive from my allies, and generally
from all Foreign Powers, Of their unaterrd
desire to cultivate with those friendly relations which
ii is equally my wish to maintain with them; and the in
Innate union which happily subssts between this coun
try and France, is pledge TO Europe Tor the continu
ancc of the general peace -
"Deslrous on all occasions to my friendly ertea
vors TO remove causes of disagreement! between others,
have offered my mediation, in order TO compose the DIFF
ference which has arisen between France ard the!U
States This offer has been accepted by the King Of the
French. The answer of the President of the United
States has not yet been received but entertain cpn-
hdent hope that misunderstanding between two nations
enlightened and highmindcd, will be settled in man
ner satisfactory TO the feelings and consistent with the
honor of both. .,@=
&c have still 10 lament the continuance of the civil
contest in the Northern Provinces Of Spain The rnca
surcs which have taken, and the engagement into
which have entered, sufficiently prove my deep ankle
ty for its ermination and the prudent and vigorous
conduct of the present Government of Spain inspires
with The hope that the authority of the QUEEN of
mnons, and that The Spanish na,ion long connected
hy friendship with Great britain. will again enjoy the
blessing Of internal tranquility aud union.
have directions that there be laid bef,rc you
the treaty which have concluded with the Queen of
Spain Ter the suppression of the slave trade
Gcnuemcn Of The House Of Commons: -.....
have directed the estimates of the year 10 be pre-.
pared and laid before you without delay. They have
been framed with the sctest regard TO wel-consdered
economy.
:" The necessity for maintaining the maritime strength
OF the county, and of giving adequate protection to The
extended commerce of my subjects has accustomed some
in the estimates Tor the naval branch of The pub
lie service.
The state Of the commerce and manufactures of The
United Kingdom is highly satisfactory. l lament tina,
any class Of my subjects should still suffer distress and
the difficulties which continue to be felt in impor,ant
branches of agriculture may deserve your inquiry with
the view of ascerLanng whether there are any measures
which Parliament can advanageously adopt for the al
deviation Of this PRESSURE
I" My Lords and Gentlemen: ...
4" have not yet received the further report of the
commission appointed to consider the state of the seve
ral docesses of England and Wales; but have reason
TO believe that their recommendations most of the i'm.
porant subjects submitted to them nearly prepared
They shall be laid before you without delay: and you
WILL direct your early attention to The ecclesiastical esta.