Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-09-26
FOREIGN.
VERY LATE FROM ENGLAND
ARRIVAL OF THE BRITISH QUEEN
New YoRK. Friday


The British Queen arrived al this CITY
about :. O'Clock this afternoon, bringing
us London and Liverpool advices TO the
II inst.
In consequence Of the arrival Of the
British Queen. the sailing Of the Great
Western was delayed until 3 o'clock on
Saturday last,
The Intelligence from England as re.
CARDS the harvest, is mos, favorable. The
weather had been with but few exccp.
lions, exceedingly fine thro ughou, :he
week. aud scarcely doubt now existed.
that the harvest would be abundan. in
quantity, and excellent ia quality.
In money matters. however, there an.
rears TO have been no improvement of
any kind, as You will Judge from the cx.
tracts OF the latest dates. Cotton Was
active, but had declined I-Sd rerlb.
Many changes IN the English Ministry
have taken place. Mr.. ShieI is appointed
Wee President Of The Board Of Trade
Mr.. Labouchere was to be President OF
the Board Of Trade, with a seat in the
Cabinet, Mr. Vernon Smith. Under Sc.
creiary 10 the Colonies. Mr.. Poule1
Thompson goes 10 Canada.
IL IS also stated tina, the MARQUIS of
Normandy will leave the Colonial Office
Tor the Home Department. and that LORD.
John Russell reiIres from the Home or.
nee. and will succeed the MARQUIS Of
Norusnb as Coinni1i Secretary.
The Tournament at Eglintoun Castle
came off in fine style, without accinent.
Her Majesty IN person. prorogucd Par.
il1ment on the eth August, when she
delivered the following speech. Her
Majesty IS sail,o have looked extremely
well.
My Lords and Genilemen:
The public business having been
brought-io close, have now 10 perform
satisfactory du'y Of reIeasing YOU from
your long and l,borious attendance in
Parliament.
u rejoice thata definite treaty between
Holland and Belgium. negotiated by the
mediation OF the five powers, has settled
the difference between those two conn.
tres. and has secured the peace Of Eu.
rope from dangers to which Il has long
been exposed.
The same concord which brought
these intricate questions TO a peacrfuI
termination, prevail with regard TO the
affairs Of The LeVant. The five powers
are alike determined to uphold the indie
Pendence aud integrity u: the Ottoman
empire, and trust that this union will
ensure satisfactory settlement Of matters
which are OF The deepest importance TO
the whole Of Europe.
I'll has afforded me the sincere,t pIea.
sure 10 have beea able To assist in effect.
ing reconciliation between france and
Mexico. Intent upon preserving fot my
srhJeo's Tie blessings OF peace, am
highly grailted when ! can avail myself
oi m opportunity Of removing misunder.
'landinss between other powers
II have recently concluded with the
King Of The French convention calcpl,.
ie6 to put an end 90 differences which
have ori-en Of late years between the
hsbermen Of Great Britain and France
The convention, oy removing causes Of
dipputc, Will tend 10 cement that union
between The two countries which ls SO
advantageous 20 both and 80 conducive
70 Tie general interests Of Europe.
y shall continue TO pursue Viih perse.
vefaoce the negotiations IN which I an,
engaged, 10 persuade al the powers Of
CbustendOm 10 Uhile ~ q cener,tIeagye
iof the eniIre extinction Of the slave
trade and trust that. with the blessing.
oi Providence. my efforts IN % nfhteoos
q cause WIli be- rewarded vith success
i Tegre. that the differences which
led 70 The withdrawal 81 ny minister
rom the court Of Tebran. have not vel
been satisfactorily adjusted BY the Gov.
efnueni % Pefis
In order 20 fulfil The engagements an.
nounced 60 YOU 81 the opening II the
present session The Governor General Of
lniia has moved an army across The In.
fus. and have much satisfaction IN be.
ing able 60 inform you that the advance
~ that expedition has been hitherto on.
opposed and there - every reason 10
nope that the nporant objects for which
those military operations have been under. I
taken, will hnally be obiained
u have observed with much spproba.
ton The attention which you have BE-. 4
slowed upon The internal state and condi. /
ton Of the county. I entirely concur IN /
ihs measures which you have framed for 1
The preservation of order the reBl sssios /
II crime, ADD better administration Of /
Justice IN this metropolis, add have eiven ]