New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-12-24
SWEDEN.
OPENING OF THE DIET.

The following is translation of The King Of Sweedens
speech on the opening of the Diet:
"GESTLEMES: IL the course of the time which has
elapsed since the last meeting of the Diet Providence has
exposed and my house to cruel trial. and the nhabi
tans ofthe United Kingdoms have depored with me the
common loss which las painfully afflicted The re-
collection of the sympathy which my faithful subjects test
fed that occasion and Of the sincere affection of which,
in the of long and serious Illness received the
NEST touching and precious proofs never be eifaced
from my grateful heart and will still further serve TO
cement the sacredness of the bonds which bind me TO the
generous inhe bans of the scandinavian Peninsula The
Almighty has meanwhile degned TO give us fresh proof
of His divine goodness by the birth of my grand children
The stability the succession to the throne which the
result of this fact is rich source OF satisfaction and
gratitude.
dangerous epidemic has again ravaged the kingdom,
but the people Of Sweden have been calm and resigned 10
Our relations with all the foreign Powers continue 10
bear the stamp of mutual amty and confidence she'll
not cease TO devote my constant soeitude TO the mamie
of the countys independence and most sacred IN
terests.
Agriculture the most important branch of our industry
has within he lest years made the most satisfactory pro
gress The recent haryests which have gathered have
not however given corresponding augmentation TO the
general veal Wasted to great extent by the fabrsa
tion of liquor the abuse of which threatens 10 under
mine the noble facultiesof the population those har
vests have not awaited TO exclude the importation OF ar
ticles of consumption from foreign countries which The
soil Of our country might supply in plenty even beyond
The vents Of our native consumption Gentlemen, II Is
time to pave the way results which conform
able to The public good All good citizens are in this res
pect animated by a sentiment which is noble il is
patriotic. have received numerous petitions from al
parts Of lie country entreang to check the disastrous
fabrication and the excessive consumption OF that liquor
Gentle shall submit to proposition tending 10
effect that purpose, and am convinced that you will be
eager 10 meet my paternai intentions.
Your attention viii be claimed by the
ry regulate the simplifcaon of the property tax in
order TO give TO this important matter defpye solution
in conformity with the general principles adopted by the
last Diet.
In the first instance should be devoted TO the
ofcreating successive development OF mate
.o1 Of
branches OF our industry OF approving means com
muneoon according the exgences OF the age and Of
creating frsh Of subsistence and comfort for
increasing population. In the proposals which will
be submitted 10 you you will find fresh proofs of my solicit
ude for those objects and rely your enlightened
operation TO insure their execution.
My feelings Of DUTY in the presence Of the political posi-
detailed plan of the ALLEGATIONS which necessary for the
completion Of system Of national defense and Of the
proper to carry that system out 10 guar
ant, the independence of the Kingdom All true friends
Of he country will of course give their most serious
aite uton 10 q csc important matters Never did Soyer
egn Of Sweden appeal in vain to the patriotism OF his sub
Ccs in matters concerning the honor and nationality Of
his people you viii show that you The
thy representa- of nation whose courage and deyo
ton have engreyen the name Of Swede in inefaceable
char acers he meet glorious monuments OF history.
An examination OF Il propositions which viii be pre-
scented TO You vii prove 20 YOU gentlemen that the fresh
ALLEGATIONS FOR public works the army and the navy do not
Iy the lecessiiy of augmentation of tho ordinary i'm
posts which voted in the last Diet.
In conformity wit the powers given to me by the Con
sution declare tst your deliberations opened, and.
imvloring the bess IS Of Almighty God, renew you.
gentlemen. the ce Of my royal affection and good
will.