The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-02-21

with the quick ness OF feminine intuition, whether
the heart OF their royal mistress were truly ex- |
pressed In the speech OF her Minister'S If this latter
should fall short Of their expectations.
So early as halEpasi twelve o'clock, a considers
BILE proportion Of the benches in the body OF the
house usually occupied ny noble lords. were hlled
with ladies, and continual accesslOns TO their num-
for peers upon the front benches, that additional
seats had TO be brought, OF which the peers has
tened 10 possess themselves with an alacrity which
excited the mrth of the arer occupants OF benches
and gallery. The magnificent interior OF the House
Of Lords has already gained something in appear
ance. The more garIsh hues of gliding and color
are toned down BY time and by the completion OF
the stained glass windows, so that in fact, burst
of sunshine is requisite to bring out" in artistic
phrase, the celOrs of the gayest costume. During
this preliminary interval, great Sol sent forth his
beams with more than the usual warmth OF a
February sun, and gratifying foretaste was az
forded Of the splendor of the subsequent scene,
when the picture became complete by the addition
of all it's separate parts.
The Duke of Wellington arrived about o'clock.
His Grace, who wore Field MdrshaPs uniform
under his peers robes, looked hearty and WELL but
appeared TO be prevented, by his Increasing deaf.
ness from entering into conversation, and contented
himself with exchanging casual remark or santa.
ton with the peers who passed near him. The
Duke, however, made an exception in favor OF the
Baron Brunow, the Russian Ambassador, with
whom he held a short colioquy. HIS Grace ap-
pcdItu 10 SnIluk UOu the dlLcuuOu anu IcspSCI vi
which he was the object, and it was observed, as
proof of his indifference to fatigue. that although
frequently importuned to take seat. he steadily
refused, and continued in standing posture until
her Majesty's departure. Among the earlier ar
rivals were Lord Cough, the Archbishops OF
Canterbury and York, the Bishops of Oxford
and Hereford, Lord Chief Justice Campbell, Chief
Baron Pollock, Lord CIanworth, the Earl of Car
digan, the Earl of Carlisle, Earl Grey, the Dukes
of Devonshre and Bucclsuch, the Marquis OF
C'anricarde, Earl Granville, and Earl OF Mimic.
The Bishop of Exeter, who entered the house late,
seemed much enfeebled by illness. About half
past one the Duke Of Cambridge arrived, and was
received, upon alighting from his carriage with the
honors due to his rank The judges occupied their
usual places between the cross benches. The
corps dlplomdt,qhe attended ia considerable num-
beTs, and their uniforms sashes, orders, and deco
rations, gave variety and e'cturesqueness TO the
scene. Among the more distinguished members
of the Upper House whom the eye sought in vain,
might be mentioned Lord Stanley and Lord
AT Two o'clock the boom of cannon was heard
above the buzz and hum OF conversation, which
was instantly suspended al the announcement that
the Queen bad set her foot within her royal palace
of Westminster. In few minutes the prevailing
silence and suspense became almost painful, when
her Majesty, led by Prince Albert and attended
by her great officers of state, entered the house
and took her seat upon the throne Her Majesty,
who looked exceedingly well, wore tiara OF dia-
monds, and was dressed in a robe OF the richest
white satin The Prince CoRsort wore Field
took his usual place upon the Queens left The
Duke of Wellington, with the sword Of State,
stood upon the lett Of the throne. The Duchess
of Sutherisno, as Mistress of the Robes. and the
Marquis OF Winchester, with the cap of ainte-
nance, stood upon her Majestys right, as also did
the Marquis OF Lansdowne. bearing the royal
crown.
Every one rose upon her Majesy's entrance.
The spectacle now presented has been often and
powerfully described, under different adjuncts of
time and place, and it will not speedily fade from
the memory of those least aole TO convey vivid
idea of its grandeur. The chastened splendor OF
the gilded roof, and the FURNISHED canopy OF the
throne-the scarlet and ermne of the peers robes
the gaiety OF the tlnts OF the female costumes,
and the rch light of the stained glass windows,
made up a cup dan which constituted a feast OF
color and The perfection of form and outline. Her
Majesty, having taken her seat, bowed to her as
sembled mobiles, and by courteous gesture init
mated her wish that they should resume their
Be ats. The Queen next commanded the attend
ance of her faithful Commons, VINO attended al the
BAR in the usual form, eceded by the Speaker, in
his gold robe of Office. Lord Russell occupied
a front place upon the Speakers rig Inland. Some
amusement was as usual created by the somewhat
disordery and tumultuous manner in which the
representatives OF the Lower House appeared in
the presence OF royalty.
her Majesty with the royal speech, which the
Queen read, as follows
THE QUEENS SPEECH.
Nv Lor Ds GKsTLrMES,
Parliament and resort to your advice and assistance
In the confederation Of measures which affect the vel
fare Of our country
continue to maintain the relations OF pea,e and
amity with foreign powers Ii has been my endeaver
to induce the States of Germany TO carry int full e
feet the provscns OF the treaty with Denmark which
concluded at Berlin in the month OF July OF last
year l am much grstihed In being able 10 inform
you that the German confederation and the govern
msnt OF Denmark are now engaged In fuldlling the
stpulations Of that treaty and thereby putting an
end TO hostilites which NJ Que time appeared fu OF
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trust that the affair. OF Germany may be arranged
By mutual agreement, in such a manner ~ to pre-
the strength of the confederation and TO main.
tain the freedom of Its separate States
have conclsded, with the King OF Sardinia, sr.i-
have directed that those articles shall be laid before
ysu.
The government Of Brazil has taken new, and hope
scient for the suppression Of the strocous
trsflc in slaves
GrsrLlMEs or rns Horsr OF ConMoss,
have directed the ssimstes of the year to be pre-
pared and laid bcfer~ you without delay. They have
been framed with due regard to economy ana to the
necessities OF the public service.
Nv Lonp, ,Np GENTLEMEN,
Notwithstanding the large reductions az taxation
which have been effected In late years the receipts OF
the revenue have been sstisisctory
Tbs state OF the commerce and ma uufactures OF the
United Kingdom has been such rs TO afford general
employ ment TO the lsboring olsss-s.
Ifaye TO lament how,ver the difficulties which are
still felt by that important body, among ny people,
vho owners sna oceUpeTs Of land
But 1t is my confident hope that the prosperous con
dtior OF Other classes OF suhec's will have favor.
able effect in diminishing those difficulties and pro-
noting the interest ~ agriculture
Tn. recent assumption certain ecclesiastical titles
conferred BY foreign power has excited strong eel.
iDgs In this country and large bodies Of my subjects
have prsssnted addresses TO me, expressing attach
msntto the throne and praying that such assumptions
should be resisted. have sssursd them OF my reso-
luton 70 m sintsin the rights Of my crown and the
Independence Of the nation against all encroachmsnts
from whatever quarter IL may proceed have at the
zane time, expressed my earnest desire and hrm de-
termination under Gods blessing TO msiatsin unim
paired the religious liberty which IL 80 justly prined
ty the people Of this country.
IL will be for yen to consider the measure which
will be laid before you on thu. subject.
The sdmini,rs,ion Of justice in the several depart
ments Of ana equity will, doubt, receive the
rious stteption of Parliament and feel confident
that the measurss which may be unlimited. with q
view Of improving that administration, will he dis
cussed With that mature elaboration which important
changes In the highest courts Of judicsturs In the
Kingdom i'm perstv.ly demand.
A 81 he laid b.fors you pvovidiux the