American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-02-21

| The Convention concluded with France, in
the course of last year, for the more ehectual
! suppression of the slave trade, is about to be
carried into immediate execution by the &C
| tive cooperation of the two Powers on the
coast of Africa.
1t is my desire that our present union, and
the good understanding which so happily eX-
lists between US, may always be employed to
promote The interests Of humanity, and to Sc
cure the Ieace of the world | regret that
the conflicting claims of Great Britain and lhe
United States in respect 10 the territory on
the North Western Coast of America, al
though they have been made the subject of
repeated negotiation, still remain unsettled
You NAV be assured that no effort consistent
with national honor shall be wanting on my
part to bring this question to an early and
peaceful termination.
Gentlemen of the House Of Commons-The
Estimates for the year will be laid before
you at an early period. Although am deep
ly sensible of the imp lance Of enforcing
economy IN all branches of the expenditure,
yet have been compelled, by due regard to
the exigenccs of the public service, and 10
the state of our Naval and Military Establish
ments, to propose some increase in the esti-
mates which provide for their efficiency.
My Lords and GentIeme al have observed
with deep regret, the very fre Iuent instances
in which the me Of deliberate assassination
has been of late committed IN Ireland. 1t will
be your duty 10 consider whether any meas
ures can be devised calculated to give increas-
ed protection 10 life, and to bring to justice
the perpetrators of so dreadful a CRIME.
: have to lament that, in consequence of the
failure ofthe potato crop in several parts Of
the United Kingdom, there will be deficient
| of 10 IF NUh I hp
chief subsistence of great numbers of my peo-
pie. The disease by which the plant has been
affected, has prevailed to the utmost extent in
Ireland ] have adopted all such precautions
as it was in my power to ad pit for the purpose
of alleviatng the suherings which may be
caused by tins calamity, ami shall confident
y rely on your cooperation in devslng such
other means for efiecting the same benevC-
lent purpose, as may require the sanction of the
Legislature.
have had great satisfac ion in giving my
assent to the measures Which you have pres
ented to me from time 10 time, calculated to
I, extend Commerce, and 10 stimulate domes-
tic skill aud industry, by tie repeal OF pro-
hibItory, and the relaxation Of protective, du-
ties. Ihe prosperous state Of the Revenue,
the Increased demand for labor, and the gen
eral Improvement which has taken place in
. the internal condition of the country, are
strong testimonies in favor Of the course You
have pulsuld. | teccomm nd You TO take in
TO your early consideration whether the prin-
cipies IN which J u have acted may not with
, advantage be YET more extensively applied,
whether ii may not be in you power, alter a
2 careful! review of The existing duties upon
, many articles, the produce or manufacture OF
1 other countries to make such further reduc-
pp uni a m In hp
, continuance of the great benefits TO which
have adverted, and by enlarging our CONNER
: cial intercourse, to strengthen the bonds Of
amlty with Foreign Powets.
Any measure which you may adopt for af-
feeling these great objects WILL am convin-
ced, be accompanied ny such precautions as
shall prevent permanent loss TO the revenue,
> or Injurious results TO any of the great interests
of the country. have full rel ance on your
Just and disp ssionate consideration Of matter
so deeply affecting the public welfare. Il is
, my earnest prayer that with the blessings of
: Divine Providence on your councils, you may
! be enabled to promote friendly feelings be-
= tween DIFF rent classes Of u'y subjects, proyl-
ded additional security for tie c,ntinuouce OF
peace, and TO maintain coatentment and hap
pines at home, by increasing the comforts OF
, the great body of my people.
= The Queen emphasized the portions Of The
t speech which referred to the continuance u
$ peace and to the reduction ofthe tariff.
= Her Maj sly having concluded her address,
, rose from the throne, and quit ed the House
4 with the same state.
; The Earl of Home moved the address IN a
I brief speech in which he glanced at the most
OF the topics touched upon in the speech from
G the throne. He concluded with reading the
words Of the address which merely echoed the
l speech,
Lord De Ros seconded the address, and ex.
pres ed hope that our pacific relations with
r America would not be disturbed by the Ore
! gon dispute
The Oregon Question. Sir Robert Peel, in
, the House of Commons on the 23rd ult, in re-
ply to question of Mr.. Hume, said
never entertained the slightest apprehen-
t sion that any contrast between the language
employed in her Majesty's speeck IN reference
to those unfortunate disputes that still prevail
t between this country and America, and that
= which has been used by the Chief Magistrate
7, of the United States, would have been made in
i this House. | never thought that that could
# have been mistaken or misrePresented. We
d have no hesitation in announcing our sincere
desire, for the interest of this country, for the
interests of the United States, and for the int.
f rests of the civilized world, in continuing to
strain every effort which is consistent with ne.
tional honor for the purpose of amicaby ter.
minating those disputes. (Hear.)
| never had any apprehension that our inten.
u tions or language would be misrepresented
4 and the speech which the hon. gentleman
! Mr.. Hume,) the uniform and consistent ad-
n vocate for the strictest economy, has just
e made, confirms me that my anticipations will
: not be disappointed. (Cheers.) And if my
n proposal which her Majesty's Government may
! tenance of essential rights, or of the national