Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-01-30

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the Laity divided in opinion on the bequesl BILL
and the controversy has assumed an angry and
hostile appearance. The Archbishop, in pas
toral letter. has justified himself and the other two
Catholic prelates, who have agreed TO act as COM
missioners under the Catholic beQuesl bill, BY
showing the concessions which the Government
in the new measure has made TO the Catholic
Church in Ireland.
A better day dawns upon Ireland The in
PRODUCTION of railroads will render labor more
valuable. Capital, in its diffusion through the
country, by their instrumentalily, will irrgale
districts, and shed the rays of conienlment over
homesteads that have long been strangers 10 the
comforts Of well spread able
FRANCE.
The King of the Belgians visited Paris 10 re-
new, it is said, negotiations for a commercial
treaty between France and Belgium.
The Univers announces that the American
Methodist Missionaries in Mesopolamia lost three
OF their members, and had determined 10 quit the
country.
On the 2Glh of December,he King ofthe French
opened the Chambers. The King delivered the
following speech:
''At the close of last session, complications,
which might have become grave were the OBJ
jec,s ofmy soiciude. The necessity OF securing
our possessions in Africa against hostile and re-
Empire OF Morocco. Our brave armies of land
and sea, worlhily commanded, attained with glory,
and in short time the object marked out 10 their
valor Peace promptly followed victory, and
| Algiers where three Of my sons had this year
the honor 10 serve their country, has recorded a
double pledge OF security Tor we have proved al
once our power and our moderation
"My Government was engaged with that oil
| the Queen ot Great Britain in discussions which
| might have given reasons to fear that The rela-
tions OF the two States might have been affected;
mutual spirit OF good will and equity has
maintained between France and England this
| happy accord, which guarantees the peace OF the
world.
During the visit which paid the Queen OF
Great Britain 10 testify 10 her The price that al
tach TO the amiiy which un,es us and 10 that
reciprocal friendship OF which she has given me so
many marks, have been surrounded BY mani.
iestalions the most satisfactory for France and
myself | have gathered in the sentiments that
have been expressed 10 ne, additional guarantees
| for the long duration Of that generous peace
which assures 10 our country abroad dignihed
and strong position, and al home an eternally In.
creasing prosperity, with the enjoyment OF mel
constitutional liberties.
"Mv relations With all foreign powers commune
10 be friendly and amicable.
The prosperous state of France. lon see mani
tested upon all parts OF our territory our national
activity, protected bv wise laws, and reapns IN
the bosom of order the fruits OF its laborS. The
rise of public credit and the equilibrium estab-
lished between our annual receipts and expendi-
lure attest the happy influence OF this situation
upon the general affairs Of The State for The we'll
being ci all.
Financial laws will be Immediately presented
10 You Projects of laws for the ameioralion Of
our roads of our ports, and of our internal Davi-
CATION, for the completion of our railways, and
| for dileren, objects of general utility, will be
\ equally submitted 10 your deliberations.
"In the midst of the general prosperity OF the
country Heaven has blessed my family. II has
increased The number Of my children, and the
marriage Of one of my we-beloved sons, the
Due dAumale, with Princess, who already
was related 10 lis BY 50 many ties, has been for
me and mine lively satisfaction.
"Messieurs, Providence has imposed upon me
many labors. and painful trials have accept
ed the burden have devoted myself, ] have
devoted my family 10 the service of my country.
To Law lasting foundation of union and happ-
ness has for fourteen wears been the object OF our
constant efforts. | leel confident that with your
loyal aid you will cnable ne 10 attain il, and
that the gratitude OF France, free and happy, will
be the reward of our mutual devoledncss, and be,
TOO, the honor Of my reign"
Cries OF "Vive lie Roll" interrupted some Of
The passages OF the foregoing speech, and were
renewed at the close.
SPAIN
From Spain there is little that is new-nothing
that is encouraging Zurbano continues 10 es-
cape the pursui, Of his bloodhounds. Craft seems
to have exhausted itself in discovering his where
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