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THE PROPAGATION OF PARLIAMENT.


The BriiisA People never seem 90 happy as
when they have Virgin Queen 10 rule over
them. Such an event sssms 20 awaken all
their elevated, ehivairous end kind feeling,
and they prove by ihsir de@eanor, that petit
coat government" Is neither degrading nor dis
agreeable. bu, exactly the reverse. The yoke
10 light.
In our last, we gsvo abriernotice Of the nav
Queens bearing on the occasion Of prorogu-
ing Parliament and assuming the Royal author
W' We now present her speech at length,
Tor the edihesiion Of our readers.
Queen NierssrA Proroxued. in person, the
British Parliament on l7th Of July. The
English papers thus describe the appearance.
Of the young Qusen on this occasion.
Her majesty was spiendIdiy attired. Be
meath Matte aud train 81 the richest crim-
son she wore 4 robe Of white satin wrought
with gold circlet OF diamonds rIittered ON
her brow; the blue riband Of the order Of
The garter crossed her bosom and fastened ON
ihs leN s'de Profusion OF large aud costly
diamonds hung upon her neck
Her Majesty asceDded the Throne with firm
AID composed step, and for several moments
continued s'aGding, graciou,l, regarding all
around her.
AT this moment the interest Of thu seen.
vas NJ us height and the spectacle Of so
young and beautiful q Sovereign, 10 surround
ed. and depoTting hersel f in siiuatiou 10 new
with an easy dignity ard natural grsc. ,h,,
could not be surpassed, wa. sight not soon
10 be forgotten. On taking her seat her ma
Jesiys counienance became slightly flushed !;
aud once more looking round her, seeing that
lhe Peers remained standing, she said in a low
tone OF voice, but bending gracefully forward
ana with an easy gesture Of the hand, MY
lords" ~
The following Is the speech she delivered
ssy the papers, IN clear and uni s,tcring tone
and with an unequalled sweetness Of voice.
My Lords and Gentlemen
81 have been anxious to seize the
hrSt opportunity Of meeting you, in or
der that | might repeat in person INV
cordial thanks for your coincidence IN
on the death Of his late Majesty, and
Tor the expressions Of attachment and
affection with which you congratulate
me upon my accession 10 the throne.
| am very dcsIrous Of renewing the as
surance OF my determination 10 main.
tam the protestant religion, as es,ab-
lished by law; 10 secure to all the free
exercise of the rights OF conscience
to protect the liberties, and 10 promote
The welfare OF all classes of he COM
munity.
~ rejoice that in ASCENDING the
throne. | find the country in amitv
with al! foreign Powers and while I
faithfully perform the engagement, of
The crown, and carefully watch over
the interests Of my subjects, it shall
be the constant object of nv soil.
citude TO obtain the blessings Of peace.
Gentlemen Of Tie House of Com
mons:
i thank you for the liberal supplies
which you have granted for the public
service Of the year, as well as the pro.
vision you have made to meet the paw
ments usually chargeabIe upon the ci.
l will give directions that the pub
lie expenditure. in all its branches. be
administered with the s,riciest econo-
my.
" MY Lords and Gentlemen
In taking leave of this Parliament
return you thanks for the zeal and
assiduity with which YOU have applied
yourselves to the public business of The
country.
Although your labors have been
unexpectedly interrupted by the mel
aHcholy event which has taken place
trustthat they will have the beneficial
effect OF advancing the progress of lie.
gislation in a new Parliament. per.
ceive with satisfaction that YOU have
brought 10 maturity some useful mea.
snres, among which regard with pecu-
liar interest the amendment Of the Grim.
NAL code, and the reduction of the
number Of capital punishments. hail
tins mitigation Of the severity of the
law as an suspicious commencement
of my reign.
| ascend the throne with deep
sense Of the responsibility which Is
imposed upon me but am supported
ny the consciousness Of my own right
and by my dependence IN.
on The protection Of Almighty Cod
1t Will be my care 10 strengthen our
institutions. civil and ecclesiasticaI bv
discreet Improvement wherever i'm. /
proVement is required. and TO do all
~ my power to compose and allsy an. /
lmosIiy and discord.
Acting upon these principles n
snail upon al occasions, look with con.
hdehee TO the wisdom Of Parliament,
and the affections Of my People. which
Iorm the true support Of the dignity oil
ne crown, aud ensure the stability of.
he Constitution.
hum u admiration that almost threat.
med 10 burst into cheer. ran round M.
House - her Majesty closed the speech
The Lord Chancellor then said
u - her majesty royal will and
pleasure that this Parliament be pro.
ogued to Thursday. the 10Th dsy oil
August next aud this parliament !.
'rorogued 20 Thursday tho 10th dav
Il August next
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