The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-07-17
4 etaiis of Foreign News.
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"wednesday,
met 10 wind up business prior TO the prorogaion Over
hundred bills received the royal assent. OF which the
only interesting this side are the passengers act
amendment, bishoprc oil Quebec, colonial blshopncs.
hereditary casual revenues the provinces. New Zea
land government; also. the militia bill. The Earl OF
Malmesbury informed their loTdships that the OF
Mr., Maiher, who was wounded oy an Austrian al
Florence, had been satisfactorily settled owing TO the
tact OF Sir Henry Bulwer. who had obtained from the
Tuscan government recognition, Ia the most explicit
manner, Of the liability OF Tuscany to protect British
subjects within the duchy In addition TO this the Duke
di CastglioBe Tuscan Minister for Foreign Affairs had
handed 10 SIR IL Buwer what Lord Mamesbury terms a
complete gentlemanlike, and satisfactory" apology. The
In the House OF Commons Mr.. T. Duncombe presented
petition from the Swiss residents IN England complain
ing OF the interference by Prussia IN the affairs OF Neuf
cbae and of the support given by England that in
reference Sir de Lacy Evans asked whether the policy
OF the British government regarding the Mosquito terri.
tory, and the support hitherto given to the chief
called King OF Mosquito. was intended TO be changed
and il SO, in what respect Sir w Joie, on the part OF
the government, replied that negotiations were still pend
ing the subject but he did not consider II prudent
lay the papers before the House.
On Thursday both houses assembled at half-pas
o'clock Ii having been announced that the ceremony
would be performed by the Queen person. large crowds
OF persons from early hour tbronged all the
leading TO the palace and houses of Parliament Al few
minutes past two O'Clock the Queen arrived at the House
OF Lords and having assembled the throne sent for her
faithful commons" The OF prorogung Parlia.
has been often described that is enough say
there the barbara spendor," ia all respects.
as preceding OCCASIONS the only difference in The
emoniai this year being that the Commons, hawflg pre-
| viousy balloed for places, decorously when
summoned, instead Of rushing ia unanimously AID scam
bling for seals The ambassadors mustered n force,
and the right reverend bench Of Bishops pesent in
full canonicas surveying the pomps and vanie of the
scene There was, OF course, grand muster OF peers
and peeesses and every available OF tie really
gorgeous hall was packed with such OF the pub
lie were fortunate enough 10 obtain tickesi being
grande enue The Queen is reported to havs looked
WE'LL and to have read her speech with the cea ntona
!lon Tor which her voice is remarkable. The follow
| ing Is
THE QUEENS SPEECH
MY LORDS GENTLEMEN, | am induced by consid.
eatons OF public policy to release al eai period
diligence, however, with which you have applied your
selves to parliamentary abos have enabled me in this
measures Of high Importance and trust, Of great ind per-
manent advantage.
receive all foreign powers assurances that hey 70
animated by the friendly dispositions toward this
country and entertain confident hope that the AMIGA
ropean States nav be 50 rmy established as unde Divine
Providence the world long connu Of the
blessings of To this great end attention will be
Ireoce that the final settlement OF the affairs of olsten
ana sehleswg ~ me general concurrence Of e powers
ence and Of future anxiety.
The amcable termination the dssensions which have
taken place between tie Sublime Porte and the fasba OF
Egypt afford guarantee for the tranquility Of Eas,
aud encouragement 10 the extension OF commerca enter
| prise
The refusal the part the King Of Ava of redress
y demanded offered subjects
at Rangoou has necessarily led nterrupon Of friend
B relations with that sovereign. he prompiude End
ygof with which the general Of India has taken
the rendered unavoidable ha ded my
tire approbaon and am confident that you will partci-
pate III the satisfaction with which have observed The
conduct Of all the naval and military forces, European and
Indian by whose valor and discipline the important cap.
lures Of kangoon and Maaban have been Fished,
and in the hope which entertain that these signal
cesses may lead TO an early anI honorable peace.
,h k svs been a1nssaed y my naval
whose rule extends along the Blight OF Benin, ot the to-
tai abolition OF the slave trade which a. present wholly
| suppressed upon that coast
have had great satisfaction in giving my the
measures which you have adopted the better oganza
ton OF the nilita-a constitutional force which, beng Inn
tied 10 purposes OF internal defence, afford just
ground Of jealousy e neighbong powers but which 10
the sudden and unforeseen disturbance a
foreign relations would contribute essentially to The pro-
lection and security Of ny dominion
| GENrLEMBS HotsE or COMMONS; thank you for
the liberal proyions which you have made for the
ces OF the public services The expenditure which you
have authorized shalt be applied with due regard ELI
| cheney aud economy.
The discoveries Of extensive gold fields have
duced in the Australian colonies temporary disturbance
OF society," requiring prompt attention have taken such
steps appeared to me most urgently necessary Tor the
mitigation oil this serious evil shah continue anxiousy
watch the results which must follow from these
discoveries have willingly concotred with you IN an act
whCh-by rendering available TO the service OF those colo
nies The portion arising within Them OF the hereditary rev
placed the disposal Of Parliament my accession
10 the throne-may enable them 10 meet their necessarily
1 Increased expenditure.
Ny LORDS GENTLEMEN have gladly assented TO the
important bills which You have passed Tor eecting reforms
long and anxousy desired in the practice and proceed
ings OF the superior Of law and equity and generally
for improving the administration Of Justice. Every
winch plihes forms and dimnishes the delay
and expenses OF legal proceedings without Introducing
certainty Of decision, inpaifug the aory OF the courts
lowering the high standard OF the Judicial basis, val
liable boon conferred upon The community At large.
lone that the measures which you have adopted for
promoting the cxamural inteTnent OF the dead and Tor
improving the supply OF water, may be found enectua iJr
the remedy Of evils the existence Of which has long been
reproach this great metropolis, and may conduee TO the
health aud comfort ofts inhabitants
The extension OF popular rights and legislative powers
my subjects resident In the colonies Is always
object fdeeP interest add Jus, that their present native
Institutions which, Ia concert with you have sanctioned
Tor New Zealand, may promote the welfare and
population oil that distant but interesting
colony and confirm their loyalty and attachment 10 my
Crown.
my Intention without delay, dissolve this present
Parliament and II is my prayer that in the
OF the high functions which, according our free
sitution, will dcvoive upon the several constituencies
they may be directed 10y Awise Providence the
lection OF representatives whose wisdom and patriotism
may aid me in my increasing endeavofs the
homo and dignity OF my Crown; to uphold the Protestant
institutions OF the country, and the civil and religions lib
the national education develop and encourage indus
and science and elevate the moral and social cond
ton, and thereby promote the welfare and happiness my
people.
The Chancellor then declared the third Parliament OF
| Victoria prorogued till Friday, the Goth August.
Eleciioneerlng the order OF the day, and from
the peculiar aspect of political matters contest
citing than ordinary is looked for Assuming that nps
OF the candidates have announced themselves, the fol-
| lowing is offered the nearest estimate that can be
formed OF the parties in the field mins,erals,s 376
opposition. 39S together with floating balance OF ia
IT, liberal conservatives, one-half OF whom might fairly
be expected 10 vote against the ministry II will be
/ ticed there are few seats unconiested
| The late proclamation against Roman Catholic process
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