The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-02-28
England.

The British Parliament was. formally opened
by the Queen in person, on the Sd inst, when
she delivered the following speech:
My LORDS AND GekrLEmEx The period has
arrived when, according 10 usage, | can avail my
self of your advice and assistance in the prepa-
ration and adoption of measures which the wei
fare Of the country may require. continue to
maintain the most friendly relations with foreign
powers The complicated affairs of the Duchies
Of Holstein and Schleswig have continued 10
engage my attention.
I have every reason 10 expect that the treaty
between Germany and Denmark, which was can
celled at Berlin In the year before last, within
short time will be fully and completely executed.
regret that the war which broke out on the
eastern frontier Of the Cape of Good Hope, more
than year ego, still continues. observe, with
sincere satisfaction, the tranquility which has
prevailed throughout the greater part Of Ireland,
and much regret that have TO inform you that
certain parts Of the counties Of Armagh, Done.
gal and Louth, have been marked by the com.
mission Of outrages Of the most serious descrip-
ton. The powers Of the existing laws have
been promptly executed for the detection Of the
offenders, and for the repression Of a system OF
crime and violence fatal to the best interests OF
tne country. NY htteuilO0 VIII De ulTcCteu 70
that important object.
GENTLEMEN OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS,
have ordered the estimate Of the expenses Of
the current year to be laid before you. I rely
with confidence on your loyalty and zeal to make
adequate provisions for the public service.
fAgan, addressing the lords, Her Majesty re-
ferred 10 the improvements contemplated 10 be
made in the administration Of justice in the va
rious departments, bills in relation thereto hay.
ing been directed to be prepared. The act Of
l848, for suspending the operation of a.previous
act, comforting representative institutions on
New Zealand, viii expire early in the next
year. Her Majesty expresses herself happy 20
believe that there is no necessity for its 70.
newal, and that no obstacle any longer exists 70
the enjoyment Of representative institutions by
New Zealand.
at gives me great satisfaction" she said, Ia
be able to state TO you that the large reductions
Of taxes which have taken place Of late years
have not been attended with proportionable
dminution Of the national income. The reve.
nue. Of the past year has been fully adequate 10
the demands Of the public service, while the re.
duction Of taxation has tended greatly 10 Che
relief and comfort Of my subjects"
III acknowledge, with thankfulness 70 Al.
mighty God, that tranquility, good order and
willing obedience continue TO prevail generally
throughout the country. Itappears TO me that
this is fitting time for calmly considering what
ever may be advisable, and 10 make such amend
ments in the act OF the late reign, relating TO tn,
representation Of the Commons Of Parliament
rs may be calculated 10 carry into more com
plete effect the principles upon which the law !,
founded. have the fullest confidence that, in
such consideration, you viii firmly adhere to the
acknowledged principles Of the Constitution, BY
which the prerogdive Of the crown, The author
ity Of both houses Of Parliament, and the right
and liberties Of the people, are equally secured