Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-09-30

THE POLICY OF GREAT BRITAIN.

1t will be observed, in the speech on the proroga-
ton of Parliament, that the Queen announces the
formal renewal of diplomatic relations with France
and she adds that the good understanding between
the two countries has continued without the slightest
interruption. She also announces the interposition
of the good offices of Great Britain with other
friendly Powers, in order 10 settle amicaby the
differences that have arisen in the south of Europe
and that she has every confidence in the mainte
nance OF the peace OF Europe. The following is a
copy of the Queens Speech:
My Lords and Gentlemen. am happy to be- able to
lease you from the duties Of aborous and roracted session
The for the prevention Of crime and outrage in Ireland
which received my tie Of the sessions
attended by the beneficial ELECTS The open dis
play OF arms intended for criminal purposes, checked
the of Justice logger nteupted and several
aocors murderer who had spread terror through the coYn
try, were apprehended, tried, and convicted
The distress in Ireland consequent upon successive failures
in the production of food has been msaed by the appca
ton of the law for the relief OF the poor and by the amount
charitable contributions raised in other parts OF the United
Kingdom.
On the other hand organized Conederaces took advantage
OF the existing pressure to excite my suffering subjects to
beon. Hopes of plumber aud conscaon held out to
tempt the distressed whilst the most visionary prospects
exhibited to the ambitious In this conunctue applied to
your loyalty and wisdom for increased powers and strength
ened by prompt concurrence Government was ena-
bled to defeat in few days Vaccinations which had been
prepared during many months The energy and decision
shown by the Lord Lieutenant Of Ireland in this emergency
deserves my warmest appreciation.
In the midst of these difficulties you have continued your
abors tor the improvement Of the laws The act Tor acll-
atng the sales of ncumbeed will! think gradually
evil of great magnitude in the social state OF
Ireland.
The system of perpetual entails lands established
land produced very serious evils both to heirs of entail and
the community, and have great satisfaction in seeing
amended upon principles which have long been found to
operate benefcaly in this part Of the United Kingdom
have given my cordial to the which have
in view the improvement of the public health and entertain
earnest hope that foundation has been laid for continued
advances in this beneficial work.
Gentlemen of the House of Commons thank you for the
readiness with which you have granted supplies necessary
for the public service shall avail myself every opport
nifty which the exgences Of the State may allow for enforcing
economy.
My Lords and Gentlemen have renewed, in formal
manner my diplomatic relations with the Government of
France The good understanding between the countries
has continued without the slightest interruption
Events Of deep importance have disturbed the internal tran
guilty of many the States of Europe both the north and
in the south These events have led to hoscs between
neighh ring countries.
am employing my good Offices, in concert with other
friendly Powers, to bring amcable settlement these diff
ferences, and that efforts may be successful.
reoced to think that increasing Of the value
of encourages the hope that the nations of Europe
continue in the enjoyment Of its blessings.
Amidst these commissions have had the satisfaction Of being
able preserve peace for my domnon and to maintain
domestic tranquility The strength of institutions
having been tried has not been found wanting. have
died preserve the people committed my charge in the
joyment of that temperate freedom they justly value My
people, their side feel too sensy the advantages Of order
and security allow the promoters Of page and confusion
any chance of Success in their wicked designs.
| acknowledge with grateful feelings the many marks Of
loyalty and attachment which have received from all classes
Of my people, 1t is my earnest hope that, by cutvatrg
spect the law and obedience the precep Of religion the
liberties of the people may, BY the blessing of Almighty God
be perpeuated.
Then the Lord Chancellor, by her Majssy's command
porogued Parliament to Thursday the I'd day Of November
next ~.