Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-02-25
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| OPENING OF PARLLANEsr-on Thursday, the Dad day
January, Parliament opened by the Queen in person
The royal procession left Buckingham Palace after
o'clock and arrived the House of Lords after
No has recently excited such intense and general
interest in the metropolis the anticipated statement OF
Robert Peel Tuesday night developing his
for the abandonment, Of tho protective systsm. As
~ O'clock "susuges." who had obtained orders of
admission gallery Of the House OF Commons, began
TO assemble the doors and by O'Clock there
four many opplesnts holding nienbers' orders
could DO accommodated IN the house.
Long before four the obbes and passages eauing the
House OF Commons. we'll the streets between Great
George street aud Westminster Abbey, crowded
well dressed persons. Many of the members who
gnized and known be opponents Of the laws
warmly cheered; and the Duke Of Wellington, in
passing along Palace yard. his way the House Of
] Lords. IN for full share OF popular applause
Her Majesty hsyin2 pissed through the royal gallery
which much crowded, entered the House of Lords
and, after the usual founaes, delivered the following
most gracious speech:
Ny Lords and Geatlemsa-It gives me great satsfac
you 10 Parliament, and TO have tho opporun
~ of recurring your and advice. Continue
to receive from my allies aud from other foreign powers
rhe strongest OF the desire cultivate the most
friendly relations with this county, ! rejoice that con-
the Emperor OF Russia, and through the
Of our j,int mediation, have been enabled adjust the
erences which had long prevailed between the Ottoman
Pore and the King Persia, had seriously endange
ed tranquility OF the East. For several years desola
ting aud sangunly warfare has afflicted the States Of Ihe
Rio de Ia Plata.
The commerce OF all nations has been interrupted aud
oi barbary have been committed, unknown 10 the
practice Of civilized people In conjunction with the
King of the French, am endesSorng 10 effect paciiica
ton of those States The Convention concluded with
France in the Of last year. Tor the more ell ctua
suppression OF the slave trade, about To be carried
mmedIa execution by the active operation Of the
two powers the Of Africa. IL my desire that
present union, and the good understanding which 50
happily may sways be employed to pro-
the interests Of humanity, and secure the peace OF the
word.
regret that the conflicting claims Of Great Britain and
tue United respect Of the territory tho North
western of America, although they have been made
ssbject OF repeated negorsIioo, still remain unsettled
on may be assured that effort, consistent with
honor shall be wanting my brng this question
n early aud peaceful termination.
Gene Of the House Of Commons-The estmltes
or the yea will be laid before you early period
AlihouRh deeply sensible Of the importance OF enior
hing econom' in all branches Of the expenditure, yet
ave been ca npecd, by due regard to the exgency Of
he public sery and to the state % naval and militia
establishments, TO propose some increase IN the eSii
mates which Prov Dc for their efficiency.
My Lords and G entiemen-I have observed with deep
eUe tho frequent instances IN which the crime oi
elbeTave assassination bas been OF las committed in
reland. IL will be your daily consider whether
b1 devised calculated to give ased
con To life and to bring TO justice the PerpetraoT OF 50
dreadful crime have TO lament that, IN qrenc-
the failure OF the potato crop IN several parts OF ;hc
ned Kingdom, hore will be deficient supply Of
Gle Of food which forms the chief subsistence Of great
umbers Of my people. The disease by which the plant
Ne been affected has prevailed the utmost ia
reand
have adopted all such precautions IL IN my pow
To adopt for the purpose OF slleviaGng the suferngs
hch may be caused by this calamity. and shall conf
emily rely cooperation IN devising such other
for eectng the benevolent purpose, may
equc the sanction Of tho Legislature. have had great
aisacuOn IN giving my the measures which you
ave presented to me iroa time to time calculated TO
nd ennd dor al and
the repeal OF pohbtoTy and the relaxation Of protective
utes The prosperous of revenue the increased
emond for labor and the q neral improvement which has
ken psco IN tho internal condition Of the county,
rong testimonies in favor of the you have pursued
recommend you 10 tako INTO your early consideration
heiher the principles wht you have acted may
18th advantage DO yet tensiyey applied whether
may not be IN your power, after careful review Of tho
visiting duties up1n many articles the produce nanufsc
ne OF other 10 make such further reductions and
missions may Tend 10 insure tho continuance Of the
eat beneSts which have adyered aud by eulsrgng
intercourse TO strengthen the bonds Of amiiy
IN Tor ogn powers Any which you msy adopt
Ell ectiug these great Objects will, am convinced, be
mpanied by such precautions ~ shall prevent perma
en lose To the revenue, njurous results to any Of the
feat interests OF the country.
have full reliance your Just and dispasonate con.
Iteration Of matters 90 deeply affecting tho public wei.
re u my earnest prayer that with tho blessings Of
Irvine Providence on your councils ypu may be enabled
promote friendly feelings between de rent classes Of my
bJccts provide additional security for the continuance OF
sco, and to mantan oonenent snd hsrpiness ~ home
e. ~
The Queen emphasized the portions Of tho tpceoh which
TERED TO the continuance OF peace and TO tNe reduction
tho tariff.
Her Meesy having concluded her address from tho
rone, and quilted the House.
Tho Earl Of Hume moved tho address brio speech,
which he glanced at the imporlant Of the topics
uched upon IN the speech from the throne lie ccnclu.
with reading tho words Of the address which merely
hoed tho speech.
Lord Dc Ross seconded tho address, and expressed
Pc that pacific relations with Ameries would moi be
sfurhcd by the Oregon dispute.
The Duke Of Richmond made IN angry attack on m, M
OF Sir Robert Peel snd the conduct Of the Anti Corn
y Bopgue