The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-09-03
THE QUEENS SPEECH ON THE PROPAGATION OF
PARLIAMENT. AUGUST II.

The Lord Chancellor kneeng presented her Majesty with
copy of her royal speech which the Queen proceeded to
read in clear and distinct tone Of voice, follows
I" My Lords and Gentlemen:
enabled by the of public business to release
you from longer attendance in Parliament
Gentlemen Of the House Of Commons:
In closing the session, it affords great pleasure Ia
express my of the zeal and energy you have shown
in providing means Tor ts vigorous prosecution Of the
war which, Notwithstanding my efforts to avert Il,
are engaged This berality in granting supplies fol-
the public service demands my warmest thanks; and, al
though lament the increased burdens of my people fully
recognise your wisdom in sacrificing considerations Of
present convenience and in providing for the immediate
exgeHces Of the way without addition being made to
| the permanent debt OF the country
aMy Lords and Gentlemen.
ain cordial cooperation with the Emperor Of the French
my efforts will be directed to the eecua repression of thai
ambitious and aggressive spirit the part Of Russia
which has compelled to take up in defence of
ran u vii; 'i lois Nth me In a,a.aran3n or hs couraa.
and manifested by the troops of the Sultan
their defence of strla and in various military opera
tons the Danube.
aThe engrossing interest of matters connected Will
the progress Of the has prevented the due considera
ton of some of those subjects which, at the opening
the session. had recommended to your attention but
am happy to acknowledge the labor and diligence witt
which yon have perfected various important measures
well calculated to prove of great ppblic utility
You have not only passed oct for opening the
ing trade Of the united kingdom and fpr removing the
last legislative restriction upon the Of foreign vessels
statute law relating to merchant shipping.
The act for establishing the direct control Of the House
of Commons the charges incurred in the collection
the Will give complete effect important
principle of the constitution and will promote simplicity
and regularity In our nycten of public accounts.
81 rejoice to perceive that anenamely N ..a admins
traton of the law have continued to occupy ynns ate
ton and anticipate great benefit from the
you have made in the forms Of procedure in the superior
courts of common law.
The you have adopted for the better government
of the University of Oxford and the improvement of its
constitution, trust will tend greatly to increase the
funass and extend the Of this great seminary Of
learning ~ f = h'*t
:" have willingly given my assent to the measure you
have passed for the prevention of bribery and of corrupt
practices at elections and hope that it may prove eiec-
tual in the correction of evil which If unchecked
threatens to fix deep stain upon representative sys
tenn.
1t my earnest desire that, returning to your
spectiye counties you may preserve spirit of uuon and
concord Deprived Of the blessings Of peace abroad ii
ever necessary that should endeavor to con-
firm and increase The advantages apr teragl situation
and it IS with the greatest satisfaction that regard the
progress of active industry and the general prosperity
which happily prevails throughout the country
Deeply sensible Of ttssa advantages, it is my humble
prayer that may continue 10 enjoy the aYar Of the Al
mighty and that under His gracious protection may
be enabled to bring the present contest to Just and hon
orable termination"