The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1845-03-25
TIE QUEENS SPEECH.


rejoice thu am enabled on again meeting you
in Parliament to congratulate you on the improved
condition of tie country
Increased activity pervades almost every branch OF
manufactures Trade and commerce have been ex-
tended at home and abroad, and among all classes OF
my people hsre is generally prevalent spirit of 10y
atty and cheerful obedienco to the law.
| continue to receive from all foreign powers and
states assurances of their friendly disposition.
have had much satisfaction in receiving at my
Court the Sovereigns who in the course OF the last
year, visited this country.
The journey of the Emperor of Russia, undertaken
at great sacrifice Of private convenience, was
proof of the friendship of his Imperial Majesty most
acceptable to my feelings.
The opportunity OF personal intercourse thus af-
forded to me may hope, be the means of still far
Their improving those amicable relations which have
long existed between Great Britain and Russia. y
The visit of the King Of the French was rendered
especially welcome to me- inasmuch as it had been
preceded by discussions which might have impaired
the good understanding happily established between
the two countries.
regard the maintenance Of this good understand
ing essential to the best interests of both, and
oice to witness that the sentiments so cordially
pressed by all classes of my subjects on the occasion
OF his MaJesys visit, were entirely in unison with
my own.
Gentlemen Of the House of Commons:
pared and will forthwith be laid before you.
The progress OF steam navigation and the demands
for protection to the extended of the coun-
try will occasion an increase in the estimates con-
nected with the naval service.
My Lords and Gentlemen
have observed with sincere satisfaction that the
Improvement which is manifest in other parts of the
country has extended to Ireland
The political agitation and excitement which have
had heretofore occasion to lament, appear to have
gradually abated, and as natural result private cap
ta has been more freely applied to useful public
terprises undertaken through the friendly cooperation
of individuals interested in the welfare of ireland.
have carried into effect in the spirit in which
was conceived, the act Tor the efectual appli
| cation OF charitable donations and requests.
recommend to your favorable consideration tn
policy of improving and extending the opporlune
for academcal education in Ireland.
The report of the commission appointed to inquir,
into the law and practice in respect to the occupation
Of land, is nearly prepared and shall be communca
ed to you Immediately after its presentation.
The state Of the law in regard to the privileges O.
the Bank OF Ireland, and TO other banking establish
ments in that country and in Scotland will no doub
! occupy your attention
The health OF the inhabitants of largo towns and
populous districts in this part of the United Kingdom
has been The subject of recent inquiry before CON-
mission, the report Of which shall Immediately laid
| before you.
IL will be highly gratifying to me if the information
and suggestions contained 10 that report, shall enable
you to devise the means of promoting the health anc
comfort OF the poorer classes Of my subjects.
congratulate you on the success of The measures
which, three years since, adopted by parliament
for the purpose of supplying the deficiency the pub
| lie revenue, and arresting the accumulation Of deb
| IN the time OF peace.
The act which was passed at that time for impos
| ing tax upon income will shortl, expire
1t Will be for you IN your wisdom to determine
whether II may not be expedient continue its ope
ration for farther PERIOD and thus to obtain the
means OF adequately providing for The public service
and at the same time of making reduction in other
| taxation.
Whatever may be the result of your deliberations
IN Tins respect, feel assured that il will be your de-
| termination TO maintain amount Of revenue am
ply sufficient TO meet the necessary expenditure OF
the country, and firmly to uphold that public credit
which IS indispensable TO the national welfare
The prospect Of continued peace, and the general
state OF domestic prosperity and tranquility, afford
favorable opportunity for the consideration of the inn
portant matters TO which have directed your atten-
| ton, and commit them to your deberatio1 with
the earnest prayer that you may be enabled, under
the experimenting care and protection of Divine
Providence, TO strengthen the feelings Of mutual
| confidence and good will between different classes
of my subjects, and TO improve the condition Of my
people