Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-02-25
From The N. y. neraId-Eslrn, Feb. 60. ]

fuge at Semlin. Among them were seven Privates o
Bulgaria.
From the N. y. I!erald-Extra, Feb COL
4rrical Of the Steamer Tuenty tro days later
Highly Important from acknowledgement of the Queer
Speech OF Sir Robert Peel on the u S.-New Go
vernon FOR Canada.
The Acadia steamer arrived at Boston, yesterday
afternoon, at o'clock with dates TO the fourth inst
This news is quite interesting. The opening o.
Parament-ihe Queens speecii-a great speech from
Sir Robert Peel, are all matters OF great interest. a
new Governor has been appointed for Canada, ST.
Charles Mecalie
British Partament.-On Thursday, End inst, the
British Parliament was opened by commission. The
Queen not being present, the occasion lost much OF
lis customary interest The Royal Speech was read
as is usual on such occasions, by the Lord Chancellor
/ Tie Queens Speech.
"My Lords and Gentlemen We are commanded by
her Majesty acquaint you that her Majesty receives
from all Princes aud States assurances of friendly dis
position towards this country, and of earnest desire
to cooperate with her Majesty in the maintenance OF
general peace.
"By the Treaty which her Majesty has concluded
with the United States of America and by the adjust
ment of those differences, which, from their long con
inuance had endangered the preservation OF peace her
Majesty rusts that the amcable relations of the two
countries have been confirmed.
1.-THE increased exertions which, by the llberalty OF
parliament her Majesty enabled TO make for the
termination of hostilItes with China have been emf
nently successful.
1.-THE SIX i'll, valor, and discipline of the naval and
military forces employed upon this service have been
most conspicuous, and have led 10 the conclusion oi
peace upon the terms proposed by her Majesty.
" Her Majesty rojoces in the prospect, that by the
free which will be opened to the principal marts
oil that populous and extensive empire encouragement
will be given to the commercial enterprise OF her PEG
pie.
Gas soon as the raications of the treaty shall have
been EXCHANGED. il will he laid before YOU.
ain with her allies, her Majesty has succeed
ed in obtaining for the Christian population of Syria
establishment Of system of administration which
they entitled TO expect from The engagements OF
the Sultan, and from the good faith of this country.
t.The difference for time existing between the
Turkish and Persian Governments, had recently led to
of hostility; but each of these States has nc
cepted the Joint mediation of Great Britain and Russia,
her Majesty entertans confident hope that their mu
tual relations will be speedily and amicably adjusted.
Her majesty has concluded with the Emperor of Rus
sia treaty of commerce and navigation, which will be
laid before you Her majesty regards this treaty with
great satisfaction the foundation for increased inter
course between her Maesys subjects and those of the
Emperor.
"tler Majesty is happy TO inform you that complete
SUCCESS has attended the recent military operations IN
Afghanisan.
"er Majesty has the greatest satisfaction in record
ing her high sense of the ability with which those ope
ralons have been directed, and of the consistency and
valor which have been manifested by the European and
native forces.
"The superiority Of her Majesy's arms has been es
tablished by victories the Of former
DISASTERS aud The complete liberation OF her Majesty
subjects, who held IN captivity and tor whom bel
Majesty has felt the deepest interest, has been effected
We are commanded by Majesty TO inform you tina,
il has been deemed advisable 10 continue the occu
patton by military orcc of the countries 10 the west
of The Indus.
"Gen.lemen of the House of Commons-Her Ma.
eiy has directed The estimates for the ensuing year
be laid before you.
"Such reductions have been made in the amount o.
the naval and military force have been deemed com
patible under present circumstances with the efficient
performance of the public service throughout the ex-
: tended Empire of her Majesty.
"My Lords and Gentemen-Her Majesty regrets
, the diminished receipt for some of the ordinary
sources Of the revenue. Her Majesty fears that il
must be in part attributed to the reduced consumption
of many articles, caused by that depression OF The
manufacturing industry of the country, which has SC
long pre- vailed and which her Majesty has deeply
, lamened.
sin considering, however, the present state Of the
revenue her Majesty assured that you will bear ir
mind that it has been materially affected by the extern
sive reductions III the import duties, which received
your sanction during the last session of Parliament
and that little progress has been hitherto made in the
collection of those taxes which imposed for the
purpose CT supplying the deficiency from that ant
, other causes.
"Her Majesty feels confident that the future pro
duce of the revenue will be sufficient to meet every
exgency of the public service.
"Her Majesty commands Us TO acquant you that he
Majesty derived the utmost qualification from The 10y
atty and aiactiona,e attachment, to her Majesty which
were manifested on The occasion of her Majesty vsi
+ 10 Scotland
"Her Majesty regrets tina, in the course of the las
year the public peace in some of the manufacturing
districts seriously disturbed and the lives and pro
pcrty of her Majesty's subjects were endangered By
tumultuous assemblages and acts of open violence
The ordinary law promptly enforced, sufficient fol
the eectual repression Of these disorders. Her Ma
jesty confidently relies upon its efficacy, and upon thu
Jealous support of her loyal and peaceabe subjects fo
the maintenance of tranquility
"We are commanded by her Majesty to acquain
you that measures connected with the improvement o
The law, and with various questions of domestic policy
will be submitted for your consideration.
"Her Majesty confidently relies your Jealous en-
deavcr to promote the public welfare, and fervently
prays tina! the favor of Divine Providence may drec
and prosper your counses, and make them conducive
to the happiness and conen!men. of her people,"
After which, the House adjourned. At the re.as
sembling, after preliminary business, in which
Mr.. Labouchere gave notIce, that he should Thurs
day, the 9th Of February, move for a return of tn,
wheat imported into Canada, and from thence, re
imported into this country, for certain period.
BRITISH PARLIaMEsT-Friday night, Feb. 3.-Tht
business in the British Parliament up to late hour
Friday night, was unimportant.
Mr. Rosbuck gave notice that he would, on an earl,
day, move an address to her Majesty praying that
free pardon might be extended all persons who bat
been transported from Upper and Lower Canada 70
political offences.
Mr. Vers gave notice that he would at an earl
day, move for an inquiry into the present corn laws
with view to their total and immediate repeal (lear
hear.)
(From The London Times, February H.
\ Lord Courtenay having brought up the report o
the Committee oil the House of Commons, on the
II Address,
Mr. Walter lie feared that one part Of wha
he had to say would be unsatisfactory to those VIII
safe him. and the other part those who safe op
poste to him Alter expressing his appreciation 0