Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1846-02-28
THE LATE FOREIGN NEWS.
OPENING OF THE BRITISH PARLIAMENT.
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ment Of Great Britain was opened by the QUEEN
in person. The royal procession left Buckingham
Palace soon after two O'Clock, and arrived at the
House OF Lords soon after
Her Majesty having passed through the royal
gallery, which was much crowded, entered the
House Of Lords, and, after the usual formates,
delivered the following speech:
My Lsrds and Gentlemen 1t gives great satisfaction
meet you in Parliament and to have the opportunity OF re-
curing TO your assistance and advice. 49,
continue to receive from my allies, and from o'ne ioegh
Powers, the strongest OF the desire 70 m
most friendly relations with this country p
rejoice that, with the Emperor OF huss's anu
through the success of our Joint mediation, have been ena
bed adjust the differences which had long between
the Ottoman Porte and the King OF Persia and mad seriously
endangered the tranquility of the East
For several wears desoang and sanguinary warfare had
afflicted the States Of the Rio de la Plata The commerce of
all nations has interrupted and acts OF barbany have
been committed unknown the practice of civilized people,
Tn conjunction with the King Of the French endeavor-
ing to effect pacifcaton OF those States
The convention concluded with France in the Of
last year. for eectual suppression Of the slave trade
is be carried into immediate execution by the active
cooperation Of the two Powers the coast Of Africa is
nv desire present union, and the good understanding
which happily exists between us may always be enjoyed
promote the interests Of humanity and to secure the
Of the world. ~
regret that the conflicting claims Of Great Britain and the
United States in respect Of the territory the northwestern
of America, although they have been made the subject
assured that effort consistent with national honor shall be
wanting my part y bring this question to an early and
peaceful termination.
Gentlemen Of tie House Of Commons. The estimates for
the year win be laid before you at early period Although
am deeply sensible Of the importance Of enforcing economy
in all branches Of the expenditure yet have compelled
by due regard TO the exgences Of the public service and to
the state Of our naval and military establishments propose
soms ncresse in the estimates which provide their efficiency
NY L0vds 0pd Gentemen have observed with deep
regret the very frequent instances in which the crime Of deli
bcTats asssnaon has been of late committed in Ireland 1t
will be your duty to consider whether any measures can be
devised cscuatsd give increased protection life and
bring justice the perpetrators of dreadful crime have
to amsnt a in consequence of the failure OF the potato crop
IN several parts Of the United Kingdom there will be def
cisnt supply Of article Of food which forms the chief sub
ssnce Of great numbers Of my people The disease by
which the plant has been affected has prevailed the
in Ireland have adopted all such precautions il
my adopt for the purpose Of alternating the
rngs which may be caused by this calamity and shall
confidently rely your cooperation devising such other
fsr escng the benevolent purpose may
Quirs the sanction Of the Legislature.
have had great satisfaction in giving my assent to the
which you have presented from time to tme
calculated extend and to stimulate domestic skill
and industry by the repeal of probfoy and the relaxation
Of pvope duties The prosperous state Of the revenue the
increased demand for labor and the general improvement
which has taken place in the internal condition Of the country
strong testimonies in favor Of the you have pursued
recommend you take into your early consideration whether
the principles on which you have acted may not with advan
tage be yet extensively sppIedwhether it may be
in your power, after careful review of the existing duties
upon many articles the produce manufacture Of other
counes make such further reductions and emissons
may tend to the continuance Of the great benefits to
which have advefted and by enlargng commercial in
tercou. strengthen the bonds of unity with Foreign Pow
s Any measures which you may adopt for eiectng these
gea objects will convinced be accompanied by such
precautions sha prevent permanent loss the revenue
Injurious results any Of the great interests Of the country
Ihsss $40 rmce your just and dsPaasionate consdsra
ton Of matters deeply affecting the public welfare
IL II m with BLESSINGS Divine
Providence your councs you may be enabled promote
friendly feelings between Different classes Of my subjects, pro-
vide sdona security for the continuance Of and to
maintain cnutsnment and happiness home by increasing
the comforts Of the great body Of my people
The QUrrx emphasized the portions Of the speech which
rened to the continuance Of peace and TO the reduction Of
the tariff
Her Majesty having concluded her address, from the
throne, and quilted the House with the same state.
The Earl Of Hmr moved the address in brief Speech in
which he glanced at most Of the topics touched upon the
speech from the throne. He concluded with reading the
words Of the address, which merely echoed the speech
Lord DE- Ros seconded the address, and expressed hope
that pacific relations with America would be disturbed
by the Oregon dispute.
The Duke Of RicHxosD made angry attack the policy
Of Sir Robert Peel and the conduct Of the Cornlaw
League.
Lord srASIrr stated that he left the Cabinet because he
protection 70 the agricultunsss.
The address was carried without a division
THE UNITED STATES AND GREAT BRITAIN.
In the House Of Commons on the next day (the
23d) Mr.. HUME introduced the relations Of Great
Britain and the United States. After complimenting
Sir Robert Peel upon his proposed liberal policy
Mr. HUME said There other point to which he
would refer and was express hope that the right hon
orable baronet would Continue maintain the good under
standing which, from her Maesys speech, appeared to
vail between France and England HEAR Il in the
power Of the British Government united with that Of France,
command the peace of the world Hear, hear Quar-
refs might take place between the different nacn but those
two great nations united would prevent Hear There
paragraph the speech referring the state of
laons with the United States and he say he thought
her Maesys expressions this subject highly proper and
becoming He thought that the paragraph which
commended increase IN the army and navy estimates,
Of the best under the present circumstances in the whole
specchhear]a he il with considerable qualification
when he found the Chief Magistrate Of great country from
whom he expected better things venture to set at naugh all
those rules and regulations which civilized nations observed
towards each other II would be acting contrary the whole
Of his life, which had been TO support the most efficient
useful and proper powers Of the Government toappoye
this part of the speech and he there DISPOSE
ton the part Of the House place at her Maestys com
mand those which would maintain the honor Of the
country. [Checm.
Sir ROBERT PEEL. l entertained the slightest
apprehension that any contrast between the language employ
ed her Majesys speech in reference those Unfortunate
disputes that still and America,