Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-11-27

and confidently trust that the force thus raised by vol
untary enlistment will be calculated 10 give effective aid
TO regular army for the protection ana security OF the
country
/ continue to receive from all foreign Powers assur-
ances of their anxious desire maintain the friendly re
tons happily subsistng with my Government.
/ Frequent and wefounded complaints the part OF
my colonies of nfractons by citizens
the United States Of the Fishery Convention Of 1873
induced dispatch for the protection Of their inte-
class of vessels better adapted the service than
those which had been previously employed This step
has led to discussions with the Government of the Unit
ed States and while the rights of my subjects have been
firmly maintained the friendly spirit in which the ques-
ton has been treated induces to hope that the ut
mate result may be mutually beneficial extension and
Improvement of our commercial intercourse with that
great Republic.
The special mission which, in concert with the Prince
President of the French republic deemed it right to send
to the Argentine Confederation has been received with
the utmost cordiay, and the wise and enlightened policy
Of the provisional director has already opened to the
merce Of the world the great rivers hitherto closed which
afford access to the interior Of the vast continent 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 nearly extnguish
ed on that coast have enabled to suspend the strn-
gent which had been compelled reluctantly to
adopt recurrence TO which / anxiously hope may be
proved to be unnecessary.
The Government of her most faithful Majesty have fully
recognised the justice of the claim which my Government
have long urged for the abolition of the discriminating
duties the export of wine and have passed decree
for giving complete effect to the stpuatons Of the treaty
on this subject.
You will probably deem it advisable to the in
quries which were commenced by the late Parliament,
with view to legislation the subject OF the future
government of my East Indian possessions.
GENTLEMEN THE House OF COMMONS The estimates
for the ensuing year will in due time be laid before you
The advancement of the fine arts and of practical
will be readily recognised by you worthy of the
attention of great and enlightened nation. have d
rected that comprehensive scheme shall be laid before
you having in view the promotion of these Objects to-
wards which invite your aid and cooperation.
My LORDS GENTLEMEN 1t gives me pleasure to be
enabled by the blessing of Providence to congratulate
you the generally improved condition Of the country
and especially of the industrious classes. II you should
be of opinion that recent legislation, contributing with
other causes this happy result has at the time
inflicted unavoidable injury certain important interests
recommended you dspassionatey to consider how far it
may be practicable equitaby mitigate that injury and
10 enable the industry Of the country to meet successfully
that unrestricted competition to which Parliament in it
wisdom, has decided that it should be subjected.
trust thatthe general improvement Notwithstanding
many Obstacles has extended to Ireland; and while
reply with confidence your aid should 1t be required
to restrain that unhappy spirit OF INSTRUMENTATION and
turbulence which produces many and aggravates all of
the evils which aict that portion of my domnions
commend to you the adoption of such LIBERAL and gene
policy towards Ireland may encourage and assist
her to rally from the depression in which she has been
sunk by the suffering of late years.
Anxious promote the efficiency of every branch of
National Church. have thought fit issue commission
TO inquire and report how far in their opinion the
captuar institutions of the country capable of being
made more effective for the great objects of religious
worship religious education and ecclesiastical discipline
have directed that the reports Of the commissioners
for nqurng into the system of education pursued at Ok
ford and Cambridge should be communicated to the GO
yernng bodies of those Universities for their consdera
ton and rely upon your readiness to any legal
difficulties which may impede the desire of the universe
ties at large Of the several colleges introduce such
amendments into their existing system they may deem
to be in accordance with the requirements Of the
present time
The system Of secondary punishmens has usefully
cuped the abors of successive Parlaments, and shall
rejoice you shall find it possible devise by
which, without giving encouragement to crime, trans
portaton to Van Demans land may distant period
be altogether discontinued.
The subject Of Legal Reform continues to engage my
anxious attention The acts passed in the last session Of
Parliament have been followed up by the orders necessary
for putting them into operation inquiries in progress
by my direction, with view of bringing into harmony
the testamentary jurisdiction Of my several courts and
bills will be submitted to you for efecting further i'm
provements in the administration Of the law.
To these, and other affecting the social con-
dton Of the country persuaded that you will give
your earnest and jealous attention. and pray that, by
the blessing Of Almighty God your deliberations may be
guided to the wel-being and happiness Of my people
The Earl of DoNoUGHMoRE and the Marquis Of
BATH moved and seconded an address in the House
of Lords, which passed without opposition. The Marquis
Of LASsDowSE avowed his conviction Of the perfect
Of the present commercial system and Lord DERBY
replied in long speech, in which he said in substance
He found large majority Of the constituencies against
tax upon food, and he had idea Of attempting to
levy one"
Lord LovAISE and Mr.. EGERroS moved and seconded
address in the Commons the first declared himself apro
tectionis the latter to tax upon Mr..
VnLERs gave notice that he should, the 22d instant
place distinct motion before the House, in order to
draw from Ministers decided and unequivocal decara-
ton Of their policy their present language, he said
vague and defective
Mr.. VILHRs was supported by Lord JONI RUSSELL,
Mr. Golden, Mr.. GLADSTONE, Lord PALxERsroS, and
Mr. HUME, who all condemned the waverng policy and
the vague declarations Of Ministers Mr. wALpoLE en-
deayored show way and Mr. DIsRAELr in another
that Ministers had said all they ought say The latter
urged the proprety Of Mr. VnLRs deferring his motion
until the 26th instant when he Mr. DIsRrLI purposed
to bring forward his financial plans in which the subject
Of taxation-he income tax ncuded-had been consider
ed Mr.. VnLIERs, however, persisted in his motion,
which stands for the 22d instant Messrs NEwDEGATE,
CHRISTOPHER, and ADDERLY defended the Government,
and Col SIBrHoRPE expressed his disappointment at
the adopted by those whom it was his wish TO
have supported He wished to know what the we're
with whom he sat- and then he should know on which
side the House to take his seat"
The address was unanimously voted, and the House
adjourned.
The returns Of the Board Of Trade to the 9Th October
including nine months Of the fiscal year. published
yesterday They abundantly satisfactory, under all
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