The daily union., 1852-11-27
England.

England
The following is the speech Of Queen Victoria at the
opening OF Parliament!
My LORDS AND GENTLEMEN: cannot meet you for
the first time after the dissolution OF Parliament, without
expressing my deep sorrow, in which am sure you will
participate that your deliberations can no longer be aid
ed by The counses OF that ilustrous man whose great
evements have exalted the of England, and in
whose loyalty and patriotism the interests OF my throne
and my people ever found an unfaing supporter
rely with confidence on your desire 10 JOIN with me
In ing such steps may mark your OF the gre
parable loss which the country has susained BY The death
of Arthur, Duke al Wellington.
am happy TO acknowledge the readiness with which
my subjects general have come forward in pursuance OF
the act OF last session. join the ranks OF the militia and
confidently that the force thus raised by voluntary
enlistment will be calculated to give effective aid TO nay
regular army for the protection and security Of The
country #E.t
| continue to receive from all foreign powers assn.
RANGES of their anxious desire 10 maintain the friendly
relations now happily existing with my government
The aud well grounded complaints on The par,
OF my North American colonies OF the nfracton by the
citizens OF the United States OF the fishery convention
OF 1ss induced TO despatch. for the protection OF
their interests, cass OF vessels better adapted 10 the
service than those which had been previously employed
This step has led 10 discussion with the government Of
the United States; and while the rights OF my subjects
have been firmly maintained the friendly spirit in which
the question has been treated induces 10 hope that
the ultimate result may be mutually beneficial egieh-
sos and Improvement o ogr commercial intercourse with
the great republic. t4 .t@.@4 ~,
The special mission which, in concert with the Prince
President OF the French republic deemed II rlp % send
10 the Argentine confederation, has sen received with
utmost cordially. and .ae wise and enlightened policy
q provisional director has already opened 10 the
merce OF the world in the great rivers hitherto closed
which afford an access 10 the interior oil the vast confines
Of South America.
have the satisfaction of announcing TO you that the
sincere and Jealous efforts OF the government OF Brazil for
The suppression OF the slave trade now nearly extn-
gushed their coast have epabed TO suspend the
stringent measures which had been compelled reluc-
tantiy 70 adopt. aud recurrence 10 which anSiousy
bone may Prove 70 be unnecessary.
The government oil her most faithful Majesty have
fully recognised the justice OF The claim which my gov.
ernment have long urged for the abolition OF the dscm-
mating duties The export OF wine aud have passed
decree for the giving complete effect to the sipuations OF
The treaty on this subject.
You will probably deem 1t advisable to resume the in.
quIres which were commenced py the late Parliament,
Yi.h view 10 legislation The subject OF the future
government Of the East Indian possessions
GENTLEMEN OF THE Housr or CommoSs The esiimates
Tor The ensuing year will in due Time be laid before you
The advancement pf iee ane arts and OF practical
science will be recognised by you as worthy OF the
tenion Of great and enlightened nation have directed
maya comprehensive scheme shall be laid before you,
having IN view the promotion Of those objects towards
which invite Your aid and cooperation.
My lords and gentlemen, " gives me pleasure 10 be
enabled by The blessing OF Providence to late
you Jon the generally improved condition. Of the country
and especially Of the industrial classes II you should
be OF opinion that recent egelaon, in contributing with
other TO this happy result has at the same time
inflicted unavoidable injury certain important inter
es,s recommend YOU dspassionaely TO consider how
FAR Il may be Practicable equilsbly TO mitigate that injury
and to enable the industry OF the country 10 meet
cessfuly that unrestricted competition TO which Pars