Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-03-15
TIE QUEEN'S SPEECH.

6 cannot meet you in Parliament assembled without
making public acknowledgment of my gratitude to
Almighty God on account OF the birth of the Prince
my son-an event which has completed the measure Of
my dome site happiness and has been hailed with every
demonstration OF aectonate attachment TO my person
and government by my faithful and loyal people.
al am confident that you will participate in the sa-
tisfaction which | have derived from the presence in
this country, of my good Brother and Ally the King
of Prussia who at my request, undertook in person,
the office Of sponsor, at the christening OF The Prince
of Wales
&" receive from all Princes and States, the continued
assurance Of their earnest desire 10 maintain the most
friendly relations with this country.
ait is with great satisfaction inform you that have
concluded with the Emperor of Austria the King of
the French the King of Prussia, and the Emperor of
Russia treaty for the efectual suppression of the
Slave Trade which, when the ratifcatinns shall have
been exchanged, Will be communicated TO Parliament.
"There shall also be laid before you treaty which
have concluded with the powers together with the
Sultan having for its object the security OF the Turk
ish empire, and the maintenance OF the general tran
guilty.
"Tie restoration Of my diplomatic aud friendly in.
.ercourse with the Court of Teheran has been followed
by the completion of commercial treaty with the King
Of Persia which have directed TO be laid before you
81 an engaged in negotiations with several powers,
which, trust, by leading TO conventions founded on
the Just principle of mutual advantage, may extend the
trade and commerce of the country.
81 renret that | am able to announce to you the
reesabshmen, of peaceful relations with the Govern
me of China.
The uniform success which has attended the hostile
one ,aons against that power, and my confidence IN
the skill and gaaniry Of naval and military forces,
encourage the hope on my part that our differences
with the Government Of China will be brought 10 an
arly termination, and commercial relations with
that country placed a satisfactory basis.
"Genhemsn Of The House Of Commons,
"The estimates for year have been prepared and
will be laid before you
81 RELY, with entire confidence, your disposition,
while YOU enforce the principles Of wise economy, to
make that provision for the OF the country which
the public exgencies require.
".Hy Lords and Gentlemen,
81 recommend TO your immediate attention the state
of the Finances and of the expenditure OF the country
ssYou will have seen with regret that, for several
wears past the annual income has been inadequate to
bear the public charges; and feel confident that, fully
sensible Of the evil which must result from continued
deficiency of this nature during peace, you Will careful
" consider the means Of averiing ii.
recommend also to your consideration the state OF
the laws which fleet the importation OF corn and OF other
articles the produce of foreign countries
Measures will be submitted for your consideration
for the amendment of the Law Of Bankruptcy, and for
the Improvement of the jurisdiction exercised by the
Ecclesiastical Courts in England and Wales.
sit will also he desirable that you should consider
with view to their revision the laws which regulate
the registration of electors OF members 10 serve IN far
lament
{. have observed with deep regret the continued dis
lress in the manufacturing districts Of the county
The suiferngs aud prvatlons which have resulted from
have been borne with exemplary patience and iort
tude.
81 feel assured that your deliberations on the va
rious important matters which will occupy your at.
ten,on, will be directed by comprehensive regard
for the interests and permanent welfare of oil classes
of my subjects, and iervenily pray that they may
yt ATTN al
and to encourage The industry and promote the hap
piness OF my people.
At the conclusion of the speech, her Majesty WIN
drew from the House, and retired amidst the cheers
of the assembled thousands to buckingham Palace.
LIVERPOOL, February Is.
After three nights debate, distinguished on The
part of the Conservative minority anu Zig supporters
by display of business talent, and eoquence, which
has not been witnessed in the House OF Commons
since the passage of the Reform Bill, or indeed WITHIN
our memary, The motion Of Sir Robert Peel was car
RED yesterday morning BY majority OF l23, The num-
hers being on the DIVISION ono
For the original motion, oto
For the amendment, 22o
Majority 1913
Losnox, Feb 10 The most correct description OF
the feeling produced in commercial circles ny Inc ne"
sliding scale proposed last night By SIR Robert feel IS
that of general appontmen The funds, wh'cn are
the truest indices of public feeling IN the monetary
world have shown sympathy with the Cabinet mea-
sure 1t is not considered by moderate men OF any Po-
ca section as sufficient 10 settle the question: OF 10
contain within itself such elements oil useioi chahse
as can entille it to their support.
THE CASE OF THE CREOLE.
On the l4th Of February the Earl oil aoefaeeh an'
nounced in Parliament the determination OF The Govern
ment 10 liberate the mutneers and murderers taken
from the Creole. Trouble will grow out OF this We
greatly fear
Lord Brougham pursuant 10 notice, brought under