The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-08-30
LATE FROM ENGLAND.

The ship Emerald, Captain Prndell, arrived at New
York from Liverpool via Cork, the Goth inst bring
ing Liverpool papers Of the Goth july
Cotton has declined one fourth at Liverpool.
Parliament prorogued by speech from the
Queen in person, on Monday l7th New wrlts
issued returnablc the It'll Of August, The speech
have been very popular both parties clam
it their own side,
THE PROPAGATION.
Her Majesty read in clear and unfatering tone, and
with an unequaed sweetness of voice, the following
most gracious speech =
Mn Lords and Gentlemen,
:" have been anxious the first opportunity 81
meeting you in order that might repeat IN person my
cordial thanks for your coincidence upon the death OF
his late Majesty, and for the expressions OF attachment
and a.cc with which you congratulated upon my
accession TO the throne. am very DESTROYS Of renew
ing the assurance Of my determination to maintain the
Protestant religion, established by law to secure to
all the free of the rights Of conscience; topro
ec the liberties and promote the welfare Of all classes
OF the community.
! rejoice that III ascending the throne, find the
country IN anliy with all foreign powers and while
faithfully perform the engagements Of the crown, and
carefully watch the interests OF my subjects, It
shall be the constant obcct.of my sollcude to MAINTAIN
the blessings Of peace.
/" Gentlemen of The House Of Commons;
] thank you for the liberal supplies which you have
granted for the public service of the year, well the
provision have made to meet the payments usually
chargcahc upon the civil list
:" viii give directions that the public expenditure
in all its branches, be administered with the strlccs
economy
"MV Lords and Gentleman:
" In taking leave Of this Parliament, return you my
thanks for the zeal and aSsluity with which you have
applied yourselves the public business Of The
although your lahors have been unexpectedly inter
,upcd. BY the melancholy even. which has taken place
trust that they viii have the beneficial effect Of adj
vancnn the progress Of legislation III new Parliament
perceive with satisfaction that you have brought to
maturity useful measures, among which regard
wih peculiar interest the amendment OF the criminal
CODE and the reduction Of the number Of capital punish
mcnts | hail this mitigation OF the severity OF The law
as suspicious commencement OF my reign,
!" ! ascend the throne with deep sense OF the re-
sponsiblty which is imposed upon me ; but am sup
ported with the consciousness al my own right ntcn-
,Ions and by my dependence npor~tlc protection Of
Almighty God. II will be my care to\strcn-thcn our
institutions, CIVIL and ecclesiastical hv discreet improve
mcut wherever Improvement is required, and to do all
in my power to compose and allay amnesty and dis
cord
"Ac,iug upon these principles, shall upon all
Sons, look with confidence TO the wisdom OF Parliament
and the affections Of my people, which form the true
support Of the dignity Of the crown, and insure the sta
bily Of the constitution,
hum Of admiration that almost threatened to burst
into cheer ran round the House her MAJESTY closed
the speech
House OF COMMONS. July IL.
The King ofIanorer-C Colonel Thompson accord
inr to rocc Of S,,rdav. asked If her Malcsty's minis
tons viewed authentic the proclamation Of the King
OF Hanover declaring tia, he considered tho consti-
ton agreed to by his predecessors. George " and
William " a. binding HIM neither III form nor IN
substance and rnmaun- his intention Of rcvcrting to
the old constitution without consulting the States
General
Mr. Porrrrr THOMPSON said he could not give any
answer 10 The Hon member II, was, as il appeared 10
him. rather question for the states Of Hanover 10
Col Thompson then begged to give notice that he
would move early period Of the ncx session, Il he
should be member for leave to brna IN bill TO de-
clare that, the existing circumstances OF the crown
foreign prince potcn'ac ought 10 have lurlsdlc
ton power. slcrorifr, cmncntr authority or sue
ccssina within this realm, or any Of the Queens do
mlnons and 10 vest the succession, IN the event Of
,hc demise Of her Majesty IN Prince George Of Cam
bridge and his hers - Hear. hear)
BW ~ Errhanycs BW
III answer to question from Mr. Waburton
Mr. Pauson Governor Of the Bank Of Englan,)
said thai he approved Of the alteration this hill winch
extended it, operation from bills at three months TO bulls
at twelve months
Tho luomcY General begged to give notice that i
he should have the honor OF beng nbcr Of the next
Parliament he should move for leave 10 bring n hi'l
for rrc abolition Of Imprisonment for debt, unless as he
ondy hoped sich measure shoad auspicously con-
nencc IN the other House of Parliament
Tho Cholera rsgcs ii Italy, and especially in the
Kingdom u Naples