The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1851-02-27
LETTER FROM LONDON,
VIC.

IN person The pageant was Of uncommon splen-
dor, and was the occasion Of unusual expressions
Of loyalty on the part Of the people. The day
months - the sky clear, and the sun warm and
pleasant Thousands of people were assembled
along the line where the royal carriage was ex-
pected, on its way to Parliament and at about two
O'clock her Majesty made her appearance in
Green Park. CHANGED to get capital view Of
her, as wei as Of the Prince, her husband She
was dressed in white brocade satin, embroidered
with gold, and wore a tiara Of diamonds upon her
brow. She arose and bowed to the assembled
multitudes with grace and perfect sclfpossession
IL struck me that she was looking rather pale,
but might have been mistaken Prince Albert
seemed to enjoy the cheers of the pvOse, Cor his
face wore happy expression The Duchess of
Sutherland, who is very beautiful woman for
her age, aud the Duke of Norfolk, fnelooking
parsonage, accompanied her Majesty and the
Prince in the state carriage. The show for il
was show was in itself gorgeous enough but
could not help contrasting it with our plain, re-
publican customs, which are more digni6ed and
worthy of really great men. At quarter past
two the Queen entered the House of Lords and
after commanding the presence Of the House of
Commons, ian order attended 10 with great zeal
some of the members fighting their way to good
position,) delivered the following
ROYAL SPEECH
any Lords and Gentlemen 1t is with great
satisfaction that again meet my Parliament, and
y-S1yt ts ydrc- advice and assistance in toe con-
sideraton Of measures which affect the welfare Of
our country
al continue to maintain the relations Of peace
and amity with foreign Powers 1t has been my
endeavor to induce the States of Germany TO car
ry into full effect the provisions of the treaty with
Denmark, which was concluded at Berlin in the
month of July of last year | am much grstfed
in being able to inform you that the German
Confederation and the Government of Denmark
are now engaged in fulfilling the stipulstions Of
that treaty, and thereby putting end to hostil-
tiles which at one time appeared full Of danger to
the peace Of Europe.
III trust that the affairs Of Germany may be ar
ranged by mutual agreement in such manner as
to preserveth strength of the Confederation, and
to maintain the freedom Of it's separate States.
"lhave concluded with the King of Sandman
ticles additional to the treaty of September, ls41
and have directed that those articles shall be
laid before you.
"The Government Of Brazil has taken new and
hope efficient measures for the suppression Of
the atrocious traffic in slaves
"Gentlemen Of the House of Commons have
directed the estimates of the year to be prepared
and laid before you without delay They have
been framed with due regard to economy and to
the necessities of the public service
"My Lords and Gentlemen: Notwithstanding
the large reductions of taxation which have been
effected In late years, the receipts of the revenue
have been satisfactory.
The state OF the commerce and manufactures
of the United Kingdom has been such rs to afford
general employment to the laboring classes
al have to lament, however, the difficulties
which are still felt by that important body among
my people who are owners and pccupiers of land
But it is my confident hope thAs tn prosper
Gus condition Of other classes OF ny sxbjscts win
have favorable effect in diminishing those diff
culties, and promoting the interests Of agricul-
ture.
"The recent assumption of certain ecclesiasti-
cal titles conferred by foreign Power has excl
ted strong feelings in this country, and large
bodies Of my subjects have presented addresses to
me, expressing their attachment TO the throne,
and praying that such assumptions should be re-
sisted. | have assured them Of my resolution to
pendence Of the nation against oil epcroachment,
from whatever quarter it may proceed. have at
the same time expressed my earnest desire and
firm determination, under Code blessing, TO main
tain unimpaired the religious liberty which Is 80
Justly priced by the people Of this country
at will be for you to consider the measure
which will be laid before you on this subject
"The administration of justice In the several
departments of Law and equity will no doubt re-
ceive the serious attention Of Parliament; and I
feel confident that the measures which may be
submitted, with view Of improving that admin
istration. will be discussed with that mature de-
Liberation which important changes In the highest
courts Of judicature in the Kingdom imperatively
demand
"a measure will be laid before you, providing
for the establishment Of system Of registration
Of deeds and instruments relating to the transfer
of property. This measure is the result Of inQui-
ries which | have caused TO be made into the
practicabiity OF adopting system Of registration
calculated TO give security to titles and to dimin-
ish the cause Of litigation to which they have
hitherto been liable, and TO reduce the cost Of
transfers.
"To combine the progress Of improvement with
the stability Of our institutions, will, | am conf
dent, be your constant care. We may esteem
ourselves fortunate that VIC can pursue without
and we have every cause to be
to Almighty God for the measure of
and happiness which has been vouch
safed TO usn
In the House Of Lords, the Earl Of bingham
moved the address in reply to the Royal speech,
and Lord Cremorne seconded 1t.
In the House of Commons, the Marquis Of Kill
dare moved, and Mr.. Peto, member Of dissent
ing church, seconded It,
Mr. Roebuck followed with long and exceed
ingly able speech, Ia which he attacked that part
Of the speech which foretels legislative action on
the Catholic subject
Mr.. Hume made short speech, and the Pre-.
mier closed the debate by long defcpce of the
speech, which Of course Is the work Of his hands.
On the whole, there was mldness on the part Of
all the speakers for all are waiting for the event
full evening when the project Of the new law
shall he unfolded - which is This evening The
eccentric Col Sibthorp said "he should consider
il mercy II God should strike with lightning the
Crystal Palace, and thus demolish the whole fool
ish project Of the Worlds Fair. When London
was full Of foreigners il would be as much ms the
inhabitants could attend to, to preserve them
selves from horde Of thieves and whoremongers"
To appreciate his words, one must know that the
honorable member makes no pretensions to vir-
uous character himself
On Wednesday night, Lord Dudley Stuart,
Who Is a true friend to freedom, made an able
'peech upon that portion OF the Royal message
which adverts to continental affairs, and remark
I'd that 1t was far from satisfying the liberty
owing people Of England. Austria was hllng up
With her soldiers the free city of Hamburg, and
yet We were rejoicing over the fact Her inha-
'nce was against liberty, and they knew 1t who
snew Austria
A question was asked Lord Palmerston In ref