Litchfield enquirer., 1838-01-11

Flea of Packets eErira6 wek LiueTpool dates tO a Dee aud London Co lsts-The London paperu are fil- led with Parliamentary debates and the divisions of opinion in the Whg ranks on the subject of the Re- form Bill vote by ballot, &c. Lord Brouqham had come forward in the House of Lords as the champion Tf this 6lll' and had made very eloquent speech.- Lord John Russell had avowed an opposite course in the House of Commons. The difference between these two distinguished leaders had created good qea! of excitement, and meetings were called by the Reformers to condemn the course of Lord John Rus sell.
 Lord Brougham had declared himself in favor of lmmedlate emancipation of the slaves Tn the West
 The troubles in Lotrer Canada had just began to reach England. The first steps taken by the Attor- ney General, although mild, very mild, to what soon followed, is condemned in the most unmeasured tcrns The Liverpool Mercury, one of the abest con d9cted papers in England, says" seems to be the determination of the Government to drive the Canadi. ans into Declaration of Independence-such will be the result The Constitutional Powers of the House of Assembly have been set at nought. Gov ernnent has taken upon itself to make approprations Officers of Militia and Magistrates dismissed for at- tending meetings 10 petition for redress of grievances, and other acts almost fagtious any thing that was ever done by Kirk or Jeffreys."
 ENGLAND.-HoUsE OF LoRDs-Nov. l6
 OPENING OF PARLrAMENT.-Her Majesty was pre- ceded by the Earl Marshal, with his baton of office the Duke of Sussex, with the Imperial Crown on a velvet cushion the Earl of Shaitesburv bearing the cap of maintenance; and Vlscount Melborne, the sword of stale. as ..-
 Entrance of Me Commons.-TIer Majesty having taken her seat on the hrone directions given by her the usher of tie black rod, Sir Augustus Cliff ford, who received them kneelng, to summons the Commons.
 As as the Speaker had taken up his position at the bar. the Lord Chancellor proceeded to administer the oath of declaration to her majesty He then de- Evered into her Majesty's hands copy of the speech which is subloined, and which she read with excel lent enunciaton, in distinct tone of voice, and with such accurate emphasis, that every syllable was perfectly audible in the most distant part of the house.
 My Lords and Gentlemen,
 have thought 1t right to assemble you, for the transaction of public business at the earliest conven- tent period after the dissolution of the late Parliament
 It IS with great satisfaction that have received from all Foregn Powers the strongest assurances of their friendly disposition, and of their earnest desire to cultivate and maintain with me the relations of amty; and rejoice in the prospect that shall be able to promote the best interests of my subjects by securing to them the advantages Of peace.
 lament that civil war still alcts the kingdom of Spain; continue to execute with fidelity the en- agreements of my Crown with the Queen of Span according 10 the stipuaons of the treaty of Quadr- pie Alliance.
 have directed a treaty of Commerce, which have concluded with the confederation of Peru and Bolivia, to be laid before you, and hope to be able 10 communicate to you similar results of my gotiations with other powers.
 recommend to vonr serious consideration the state of the province in Lower Canada.
 Gentlemen of Me House of Commons,
 The demise of the Crown renders 1t necessary that new provision should be made for the Civil List. place unreservedly your disposal those hereditary Revenues which were transferred to the public by my predecessor, and have commanded that such pa pers as may be necessary for the full examination of this subject shall be prepared and laid before you.- )es'rous that the expenditure in this in every other department ofthe Government, should be kept within due limits, feel tdent that you will gladly make adeque provision for the support of the honour and dignity1of my Crown.
 The estimates for the servce of next year are in course of preparation and will be laid before you at the accustomed period. I have directed that the ut- most economy should be enforced in every branch of the pnhlic expenditure
 My Lords 0nd Gentlemen,
 The external peace and domestic tranquility which at present happily prevail very favorable for the consideration of such measures of reformation and amendment as may be necessary cxpcd;ent, and yor attention will naturally be directed to that course oi legislation which was interrupted by the necessary dissolution ofth last Parliament.
 The result ol the inquiries which have been made into the condition of the poor in Ireland has been al ready lad before Parliament, and n will he your duty 10 consult whether t may no: be safe and wise to taosh v law some welt regulated means of relief for the destitute III that country.
 The aualcral government of the cities and towns ln Ireland calls for better regulation.
 The laws. which govern the collection of tho tiile composition in Ireland. require revision ana amend. lnent Convinced that the better and more effectua administration justice IS amongst the first duties of sovereign. request attention to those measures the law.
 You cannot but he sensible of the deep importance of those questions which have submitted to vou, and of the necessity of treating them that spirit of impar talty and justice, which affords the best hope of bring ing them to happy ana useful termination Tn meet ing this Parliament the first that has been elected un der my authority, am anxious to declare my conf- dcnce in your loyalty and wisdom. The early age at which am called to the sovereignty of this kingdom renders it imperative duty that under Divine Providence should place reliance upon voslr cor dial cooperation, and upon the love and affection of all my people.
 Her Majesty then retired. In the state carria ge with her Majesty were tke Earl of Albermare and the Duchess of Sontherand
 The Duke of Sussex. on moving the address ex. pressed his conviction that te sentiments contained in the speech were such to preclude the possibility of all discussion. Were it not s, he should have felt great difficulty m presenting hmselfto their Lordsips Allndng to he manner in which Her Majesty had de- iivered the speech his Royal Hghness observed that the sentiments expressed accordance with her Own and that they the genuine emanaiions of a generous heart. He trusted he might be allowed to express his conviction :ha, when the chroniclers at future period should have record the annals of her reign, which had so auspiciously commenced, and cunnned for inany wears, they would not be written letters ot blood, hut would commemorate glorious pefiVd ot prosperity tho rinmps of peace the ing of general knowledge the advancement of the arts md manufac ctuFes inc diffusion ofcommerce the con- tent of ai classes of society," and the general welfare ofthe country" After touching the various topics niipel in the speech, his Royal highness concluded hs moving an addrcss, which was usual, echo of 4ba &peech.
 The address was then agreed to unanimously
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