The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-03-22
THE QUEENS SPEECH.

Ny Lords and Gentlemen
rejoice that am enabled on again meeting you
in Parliament, congratulate you ON tho imP'0'0'
condition Of the country.
Increased activity peryades almost every branch oil
manufactures Trade and commerce have been ca
tended at home and abroad, and among all Glasses VI
my people there Is generally prevalent spiin VI w
atty and cheerful obedience 10 the law
continue TO receive from all foreign powers anu
states assurances Of their friendly Disposition.
1 have had much satisfaction In receiving a' W.
Court the Soyereigns who in the course oil inc i'''
year. visited this country. ~
The journey OF the Emperor OF Russia, uhaoi'aA
at a great sacrifice OF private convenience, was
proof Of the friendship Of his Imperial Majesty most
acceptable 10 my feelings
The opportunity OF personal intercourse mus a.
forded 10 mo may, hope, be the means oil sun isi-
Their improving those smicsble relations which have
long existed between Great Britain and Russia
\ The Walt OF the King Of the French was rendered
especially welcome TO mo, iDasmuch as II haa ooon
preceded by discussions which might have impaired
the good understanding happily established between
the Two countries.
regard the maintenance of this good understand
ing as essential the best interests of both, and TO
ioice 10 witness that tho sentiments cordially ca
pressed by all classes Of my subjects on the occasion
Of his Msjestys visit, entirely IN unison WIN
my own.
Gentlemen Of the House Of Commons!
The estimates for the ensuing year have been pre-
pared, ami will forthwith be laid before you.
The progress Of steam navigation, and the demands
for protection 10 the extended commerce. oil the coun
try will occasion an in the estimates con-
nected with the naval service.
Ny LOrds and GsrlIsHsn
have observed with sincere satisfaction that the
Improvement which is manifest in other parts OF The
country has extended 10 Ireland.
a.I ..h vet. nj VIII
had heretofore occasion TO lament, appear To have
gradually abaIed and natural result, private cap
ital has been freely applied To useful public en-
terprses undertaken through the friendly cooperation
OF individuals interested In the welfare Of Ireland
have carried into effect, in the spirit IN which Il
conceived the act Tor the more ehectual aPpli-
cation OF charitable donations and requests.
| recommend TO your favorable consideration the
policy Of improving and extending the opportunities
Tor academioal education in Ireland.
The report Of the commission appointed TO inquire
into the law and practice IN respect 10 the occupation
Of land, is nearly prepHed and shall be communea-
ed TO you Immediately after IFS presentation.
The state Of the law in regard to the privileges OF
the Bank Of Ireland and TO other banking establish
mens in that country and in Scotland, will no doubt
occupy your attention.
The health Of the inhabitants Of large towns and
poPulous districts in this part Of the United Kingdom
has been the subject Of recent inquiry before com
mission, the report OF which shall be Immediately laid
before you.
II will be highly gratifying to if the information
and suggestions contained 10 that report shall enable
you to devise the Of promoting the health and
comfort Of the poorer classes Of my subjects
congratulate you on the success Of The measures
which, three years since, were adopted by parliament
for the purpose Of supplying the deficiency in the pub
lie revenue, and arrestng the accumulation Of debt
10 the time OF peace.
The act which was passed at that time for mpos-
ing tax upon income will shortly expire.
II Will be for you IN your wisdom to determine
whether It may not be expedent TO 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 this respect feel assured that II wi 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 he national welfare
The prospect of continued peace, and the general
state OF domestic prosperity and tranquility, afford
favorable opportunity for the consideration Of the i'm
porant matters to which have directed your atien-
ton, and | commit them to your deberation, 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.