The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-02-22
ARRIVAL OF THE ACADIA.

DAYS LATER.


NADIA.
The Acadia steamer arrived al Boston, yesterday
afternoon, at O'clock with dates to the 4th instant
BY the activity and enterprise Of Harnden we re-
seiyed our packages, by express through New la
ven, at four o'clock this afternoon.
This news is quite interesting. The opening oil
Parliament--the Queens speeeh-a great speech
from Ear Robert Peel all matters oil great inter
est new Governor has been appointed for Ca
nada-Sir Charles Metcalfe.
BRITISH PARLIAMENT.
On Thursday, the I'd inst, the British Parliament
was opened by commission. The Queen not being
present the occasion lost much Of its customary IN
ierest. The Royal Speech read, as is usual on
such occasions, by the Lord Chancellor
THE QUEENS SPEECH.
"Mr LORDS AND GENrLEMEN-We command
ed by her Majesty to acquant you that her Majesty
receives from all Princes and States assurances OF
friendly disposition towards this country, and OF an
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 ad-
iustment of those differences which, from their long
cont nuance, had endangered the preservation Of
peace her Majesty trusts that the amicable relations
of the two countries have been confirmed.
"The increased exertions which, by the liberality
of Parliament her Majesty was enabled to make for
the termination of hostili les with China have been
eminently successful
''The skill valor, and discipline of the naval and
military forces employed upon this service, have
been most conspicuous, and have led to the conclu-
sion OF peace upon the terms proposed by her Ma
jesty
"Her Majesty rejoices in the prospect that, by the
free access which will be opened to the principal
tlot, os,I xtana
ragement will be given to the commercial enterprise
Of her people.
GAS soon as the ratifcations Of the treaty shall
have been exchanged, it will be laid before you.
"In concert with her allies, her Majesty has sue
ceeded in obtaining for the Christian population of
Syria an establishment of system of administration
which they entitled to expect from the engage
ments of the Sultan, and from the good faith OF this
country.
"The difference for some time existing between
the Turkish and Persian governments, had recently
led to acts of hostility but each of these states
has accepted the joint mediation of Great Britain and
Russia, her Majesty entertans confident hope that
their mutual relations will be speedily and amicaby
adjusted.
'Her Majesty has concluded, with the Emperor Of
Russia, treaty Of commerce and navigation which
will be laid before you. Her Majesty regards this
treaty with great satisfaction, the foundation for
increased intercourse between her Majestys subjects
and those of the Emperor
"Her Majesty is happy to inform you that CON-
pete success has attended the recent military opera
tons in Ahghanstan.
''Her Majesty has the greatest satisfaction in re-
cording her high of the ability with which those
operations have been directed and of the constancy
and valor which have been manifested by the Eu-
roPean and native forces.
- The superiority Of her Majesty's arms has been
established by decisive victories the of her
former disasters and the complete liberation Of her
MaleSty>s suOleCta w W. hel in nd
for whom her Majesty has felt the deepest interest
has been effected. We are commanded by her Ma
jesy to inform you that it has not been deemed ad-
vlsabe to continue the occupation by military force
oil the countries to the westward of the Indus"
Gentlemen of the House of Commops--Hsr
Majesty has directed the estimates for the ensuing
year to be laid before you.
Such reductions have been made in the amount
Of the naval and military force as have been deemed
compatible, under present circumstances, with the
efficient performance Of the public service through
out the extended empire of her Majesty.
My Lords and Gentemen-Her majesty regrets
the diminished receipt for some of the ordinary
ces of the revenue.
Her Majesty fears that it must be in part attribu-
ted to the reduced consumption of MANY articles
caused by that depression Of the manufacturing in
dustry Of the country which has so long pervaded
I'd which her Majesty has so deeply lamented,
In considering, however, the present state Of the
revenue, her Majesty assured that you will bear in
mind that il has materially affected by extensive
reductions in the important duties which received
your sanction during he last session of parliament
and that little progress has been hitherto made in the
collection of those taxes which were imposed for the
purpose Of supplying the deficiency from that and
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 TO acquaint YOU that
her Majesty derived the utmost qualification from
the loyalty and aiectionate attachment TO her Males
ty, which manifested the occasion Of her Ma
jestys visit to Scotland.
Her Majesty regrets that in the course of last wear
the public peace in some Of the manufacturing dis
ricts seriously disturbed and the lives and pro-
perry of her Majesy's subjects were endangered by
tumultuous assemblages and acts of open violence
The ordinary law, promptly enforced was sufficient
for the effecual repression of these disorders Her
Majesty confidently relies upon its efficacy and upon
the jealous support Of her loyal and peaceabe sub
jects for the maintenance of tranquility.
ave are commanded by her Majesty to acquaint
you that measures connected with the improvement
Of the law, and with various questions OF domestic
policy, will be submitted for your consideration
Her Majesty confidently relies on your jealous
endeavor TO promote the public welfare and fervent-
ly prsys that the favor Of Divine Providence may
direct and prosper your counsels, and make them
conducive to the happiness and con,entmcni Of her
people,
After which the House adjourned. At the rc-as-
sembling, after some preliminary business in which
MIR Labouchere gave notice that he should on Thurs
day the 9th of February, move for return Of the
wheat imported into Canada, and from thence rc-im-
ported into this country, for a certain period
BRrrIsH PARLIksESr-Friday night Feb a
The business in the British Parliament up to late
hour on Friday night, was unimpor,ant.
Mr.. Roebuck gave notice that he would, on an
early day, move an address TO her Majesty, praying
that free pardon might be extended to all persons
who had been transported from Upper and Lower
Canada for political offences
Mr.. Villiers gave notice that he would, on early
day move for an inquiry into the present Corn Laws
with view to their total and immediate repeal
Hear, hear.)
Sra CHARLrs METcALrE.--The rev Governor Ge-
neral OF Canada, Sir Charles Metcalfc and suite
WIZ leave Liverpool in the steamshid Columbia,
which sails from this port the 4tb Of March next