Litchfield enquirer., 1842-03-17
NOMINATIONS FOR SHERIFF..

NOMINATIONS FOR SHERIFF..
Hartford Colchester ADAMS. of Hartford.
N. Haven -CHAs. w. CuRTIss,of ~ Haven
N. London" GEORGE Bliss, Of Ncrwich.
Litchfeld ALBERT SEDSwIcK, of Litchfeld.
Fairfield STARR FERRY, of Danbury.
MiddLesec GIDEON HIGG1Ns, OFF. Had1am
Iolland Solomon L. GRIGGs, Of IOlland
LATEST FROM ENeLAND-The Caledonia Safe!-
The steam ship Acadia arrived at Halifax on the 9th
inst, bringing the joyful intelligence that the Caledo.
mia 10 safe in England. 1t seems that she left Liver
pool the 9TH of February with the mail and large
number OF passengers, had a fair wind three days,
when q storm came on which carried away her star.
board, bulwarks, and ce-house, filed the fore cabin
with water, washed out the passengers saturated the
bedding, and sprung the rudder In this dilemma it
was determined to put back to Liverpool where she
arrived on the Eth. The Acadia Immediately rct
ready and left Liverpool on the 10Th.
The news BY the Acadia is Of no great importance
The christening Of the Queens baby seemed to be,
according to the English papers, the most important
event. He was named Albert Edward, after his ia.
ther and grandfather. Lord Morpeth has been de.
feated for Parliament by Mr.. Gregory, conserva.
tive; the election, however, is TO be contested. Lord
Ashburton sailed from Portsmouth on the 18th Feb
ruary.
OPENING OF PARllAMENr-The British Parliament
was opened on the Sd ult. by her Majesty the Queen
in person. The following is her Majosty's Speech
on the OCCASION
THE QUEENS SPEECH.
Ny Lords and Gentlensn,
II cannot meet you in parliament assembled with.
out making public acknowledgment of my gratitude
TO Almighty God on account Of the birth OF The
HfnC6 which COmDlpfAd
the measure of my domestic happiness, and has been
hailed with every demons!ration OF afectionate at.
tachment to my person and government by my faith
~ am confident that you will participate in the
satisfaction 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
tic office Of sponsor at the christening Of the Prince
OF Wales.
"lreceive from oil Princes and States the contin.
ned assurances their earnest desire to maintain the
most friendly relations with this country.
:" TT is with great satisfaction inform you that
King Of the French, the King Of Prussia, and the En-
peror Of Russia, treaty for the effecual suppression
Of the Slave Trade, which, when the Publications
shall have been exchanged, will be communicated
"There shall also be laid before you a treaty which
1 have concluded with the same powers, together
the Turkish Empire, and the maintenance of The gen.
eraI tranquility.
The restoration Of my diplomatic and friendly in.
vefCOurBO
ed by the completion Of commercial treaty with the
King Of Persia. which have directed TO be laid be-
fore you.
which, trust, by leading to conventions founded on
the just principle Of mutual advantage may extend
10 the trade and commerce Of the country.
~ regret that am not able to announce 10 you the
re'estdBishmen. ofpesosable relations with the gov.
eminent Of China.
"The uniform success which has attended the hos.
tile operations directed against that Power and my
in hn MI onfpRy IF
and Military Forces. encourage the hope on my part
thnt our differences with the Government of China
~xl be broughtto an early termination and our COM
n1ercial relations with that country placed satis
factory basis
Gentlemen Of the House Of Commons,
The estimates for the year have been prepared,
and will be laid before you.
rely, with entire confidence, on your disposition.
while you enforce the principles Of wise economy,
20 make that provision for the service of the country
which the public exigencies require.
"My Lords and Gentlemen,
~ recommend to your immediate attention the
state Of the Finances and Of the Expenditures Of the
'"You will have seen with regret that for several
year' past the annual income has been inadequate to
bear the public charges; and feel confident that,
fully sensible OF the evil which mus! result from
1nned deficiency Of this nature during peace, you
will carefully consider the best means OF aver.ng IT,
Of the laws which affect the importation OF corn and
OF other articles the produce Of foreign countries
measures VIII ne submitted Tor your COnSlder0-
ton for the amendment OF the Law Of Bankruptcy,
and for the improvement ofthe Jurisdiction exercised
by the Ecclesiastical Courts in England and Wales.
1t will also be desirable that you shoald consider,
with view to their revision the Tvs which regulate
the registration Of electors ct members to serve IN
Parliament.
II have observed with deep regret the continued
distress in the manufacturing districts OF the country
The sniierings and priva!ions which have resulted
from it have been borne with exemplary patience and
tortitu6e
al EEL assured that your deliberations on the vari.
Gus important matters which will occupy your a,ten.
ton, will be directed BY comprehensive regard Tor
the interests and permanent welfare Of all Glasses Of
my subjects and ferveRtly pray that they may tend
IN their result to improve tho national resources, and
'ssnco'rage the industry and promote the happiness
~ my people,"
At the conclusion Of the Speech her Majesty with.
Grew from the Housa, and retired amid the cheers Of
Me assembled thousands 20 Buckingham Palace.
THE AFFAIR OF THE CREOLE.
Usfeey Lords, Monday, Fsb H.-LoVd Brougham>
ppreuah, 70 notice, brought under the consideration Of
their nFshlps the case II the Creole, BY moving for
ld he said. considered the subject snce M had first
1anled tho matter 10 that House, and The result al
tlle consideration was q confirmation III the 0nnlon
10 had fnFlnehy given. liz was al opinion lhni even
IT, aha nero plFpOse 1T god nelghhdghNod there
0aaha N Be q law amongst nnlnns giving the mower
10 oDeh 81 auTFqndeFng criminals seeking FelGgA az.
eAF condemnation w other countries. There was,
hOweveF 10 Ruell law In existence. and 40 R0weV on
the rAA 0fllls eoun'Fy 70 comply with any sneh de-
Inahd