The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-21
EXTRAORDIN1RY AND SPECIAL EX
PRESS OYER LAND.
VERY LATE AND IMPORTANT
FROM EUROPE,
Another Rise In the Price of Cotton.
GREAT EXCITEMENT In THE MARKET.
Two Hundred and Fifty Thou
sand Bales of Cotton sold
in Liverpool in three weeks.
State Trials in Ireland.
Fun and Fears Of the Rspealers.
ARRIVAL OF THE STEAM SHIP
HIBERNIA AT BOSTON.
GREAT EXCITEMENT In THE MARKET.
State Trials in Ireland.


The steam ship Hibernia arrived at Boston early
Monday morning, with papers from Liverpool anc
London to the 18th inst.
Our Special Express Immediately started, and
reached our office between four and five O'Clock
yesterday morning.
This extraordinary express came all the way by
land, by horses, riding day and night. Its enor-
nous expense can therefore be easily imagined.
Ina commercial point of view, the news IS Ct
the highest importance. Cotton had gone up full
Id since our last accounts, with tremendous sales.
Two hundred and fifty thousand bales had been
sold in three weeks.
The State Trials had gone through seventeen
days, and each day was perfect farce.
Parliament had met We give the Queens
| Speech Nothing done.
The London papers in the East India interest
have all attacked the cotton SPECTATORS most yio-
| lenty too.
The Hiberna brought eighty-six passengers
She brings both Liverpool and London papers to
the 4th inst-her day Of sailing.
| Packet ship Siddons arrived out 10th ult. CO.
Whitney, LIST instant.
The Queen has been pleased to approve of AL
bert Davy, as consul at Leeds, aud Thomas Ma.
gure, as Consul at Glasgow, for the United States
of America.
OPENING OF PARLIAMENT-QUEEN's SPEECH
HOUSE, or LORDS, Feb 1.-The doors of the House
of Lords were opened at twelve o'clock for the adj
mission of those who had tickets from the Lord
| Chamberlain The body OF the House was soon
talt filled other lies
having the privilege of the entrSc, who occupied all
the back benches on both sides OF the House. AT
two o'clock the firing OF the Park guns, and the
flourish of trumpets, announced the arrival OF her
Majesty, and five minutes afterwards the royal pro-
cesson entered the House IN the usual order, pre-
coded by the herads in their tabards the Duke o.
Buccleuch bore the Crown, and the Duke OF Wei
, lington the Sword OF State Her Majesty, who
|, leant upon the arm OF Prince Albert, looked ex-
tremely well. Her Maiesty's train was borne b,
the Duchess Of Buccleuch, the Mistress Of the
Robes, assisted by other Ladies Of the Household
Her Majesty took her seat on the Throne. The
Duke of Wellington, bearing the Sword OF State,
stood Immediately on her Maj-sy's lett hand
His Royal Highnesss chair was placed on the first
step of the Throne:
Her Majesty having desired all presentto be seat
ed, directed the Usher Of the Black Rod TO sum
mon the House Of Commons to the bar. The
Speaker, attended by several Members of the
House OF Commons. shortly afterwards made hi
appearance, when her Majesty, in clear aod dis
iinct tone Of voice, read the speech, which wa
usual ceremonies, as follows
The Queens speech
Nv LORDS AND GKrrLxnKr,
II sords great satisfaction again TO meet in Par
lament and TO have the opportunity ofproing by you
entertain a confident hope that the general peace
necessary for the happiness and prosperity oil all
j will continue UNINTERRUPTED
My friendly relations with the King OF the French and
the good understanding happily established between my
and that OF his hety with the continued
NJ no nfuira
ali Princes and States CONFIRM me in this taton
have directed that the reaty which have conclude
with the Emperor Of China shall be laid before and
rejoice think that WILL in It's results prove highly
adv ambiguous to the trade OF this country. =,
Throughout the whole OF my negotiations will
the Government Of China, have uniformly disclaine,
the wish Tor any exclusive advantages.
has been desire that equal favor should be showI
to tbs industry and commercial enterprise OF all nations.
The hostities which took place during the past yea
in Sinde have led to tho annexation oil considerable
portion Of that country to the British possessions IN tn
In all the military operations and especially in the bat
ties Of Meanee and Hyderubad the constancy and vao
troops native and European and the skill and ga
anry Of their distinguished Commander have been mos
have directed that additional information cxplenstor
the transactions in sinde shall be forthwith commun
cated to you.
= Grsrlrmrr rHx Horsr Commons:
The estimates for the ensuing year will he immeste
laid before you. They have been prepared with stric
regard to economy and ut the same time with due
deratiop Of those exgences Of the public service whc
are connected with the maintenance Of our maritim
| strength,
Military Establishments from the various parts Of widei
extended Empire
Mr. Lcrps AND GENTLEMEN.
congratulate you the improved condition Of sewers
important branches of the trade ud manufactures OF tn
country.
corresponding degree. many classes Of my faithful
subjects from su6.rngs and prvsons which, 81 forrne
periods. have had occasion to lcplore.
For several successive years the annual produce OF IN
8 Revenue fell short Of the Public Expenditure.
confidently trust that in the present ear the publ
feel assured that in considering all matters connects
with the financial of the country, you will bea
in mind the consequences oil accnmuia'ing debt duT
ing the time OF peace AMI that youlwil firmly resolve
uphold that pubic credit the maintenance OF which con
equally the permanent iHtcrests aud ia. honor
reputation of great country.
In the Of the present year the opportunity will
OF giving roiice to the Bank Of England ON tn
subject Of the revision If its Charter
may be advisable that during this session Of Parls
men ousy to tho srrval OF the period sssgn-
for the giving Of such notice the Of law with
the privileges Of the Bank OF England and TO otl
banking establishments should be brought under you
AT the close Of the last session OF Parliament declare
TO you my hrm determination TO maintain invioate IA
legislative union between Orr st Britain and ireland.
expressed at the time, my desire TO
operate with Parliament in the adoption OF all such
sures IA niB' tenu 10 improve me tocs eohuiion OF if
land and to dtvsopc the natural Of TINT part
the United Kingdom
an resolved in strict conformity with this decl
iraou forbesr from observations events in lrelan
respect to which proceedings are pending before tn
proper legal tribunal
My attention has been directed the state OF the Ia,
practice nth regarl the occupation Of Land In lr,
land
have deemed II advisable to institute extensive oca
inquiries into subject Of much importance and hsv
appointed Commission with ample authority 10 conduc
: the requisite investigation
recommend TO your early consideration the enact
mens at present in force In ireland concerning the reg
tratior Of voters Tor Members OF Parliament
You wiliprobsby find that revision oi The La" oil '
gstra,on taken in conjunction with other causes a Pre-
sent In operation would produce material dimnution
tho number Of county voters and that may be advssbl
on that account TO consider the state Of The law with
view TO an extension the county FRANCHISE In Ireland
commit to your deliberate consideration the variou
questions Of public policy which will hecessar
ly come under your review, with full confidence In
LOYALTY ana wisdom and with earnest prayer 10
mrhty God to direct and favor your efforts 10 promo
the welfare Of Ill classes Of my Pespia