Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-02

death by court martial 10 any one invading the
sanitary Gordon around the Nsapolitan coasts.
Prince Aci, General Mural, M. Longobardi,
minister, and Chevaer Vannoiti, Portuguese con-
sui, had died. The total deaths during the week
amounted TO about 5000.
From the London Times of August 18th.
Propagation Of Parliament--Imposings Spec
tacle.
Parliament was proroguted by Her Majesty on
Saturday with the usual State formaties.
The House of Lords met at halfpasl /, at which
hour the body of the house was filed with ladies
attired in the lighlest texture and gayest hues OF
summer millinery The benches reserved for the
diplomatic body were, as usual, respondent WIN
stars crosses, ribbons and orders but the scarlet
aud gold, and blue and silver of European military
and court custom were upon this occasion ex-
posed 10 a severe ordeal in being brought into
juxta-postion with the magnificent State dress OF
some Asiaic princes.
His Highness Maharsjah Dhuleep Singh, at
tired in the superb costume OF his rank and ma
ton, occupied seat upon the woolsack, by com.
mand of Her Majesty. Facing the throne, and in
the side gallery reserved for distinguished foreign
visitors, were His Highness Ghoam Mahommed,
his Highness Ferose Shah and the RaJah Of
Coorg, clad in the most exquisite products OF the
looms Of India. Their shawls and silks of gold
and gold,p attracted many admiring glances, and
the eye Of royalty itself paused TO rest upon the
easy and graceful folds of their attire, by the side
Of which the garments of civilized Europe looked
infnitel prosaic and devoid Of taste. In the gall
lery were also Vely Pasha, the Ottoman Ambassa-
dor at the court of France, with his suite, and
Suleiman Pasha, acknowledgement in the
egyptian army of the Sultan. Suleman Pasha
was attended by Islander Bey and three or four
young Egyptian attaches, dressed like their chief
in blue military uniform and gold epaulettes, and
wearing the fez This party of Egyptian visitors
was accompanied by the Hon. Colonel Murray,
c. b. late consu-general in Egypt.
Among the earlier diplomatic arrivals were Mr..
Buchanan, the American minister, who, in accord
ance with the recent circular Of the President,
discarded the usual diplomatic uniform and APP
peared in evening dress. The Austrian and Prus-
sian ambassadors and the Neopolitan minister
were also present The Turkish minister, who
wore the red fez and green ribbon, was soon deep
in conversation with the Earl of Aberdeen. M.
Masurus appeared to be highly delighted with his
reception by the populace, which was, we under
stood, highly gratifying. Count Walewski, the
French ambassador, has, we believe, obtained
leave of absence from his court, and is now in
France.ns. ae flrf-
The Lord Chancellor took his seat upon the
woosack at halfpast / o'clock.
The ministers present were the Earl OF Aber-
deem, the Marquis of Lansdowne, the Earl Of Cla-
rendon, the Duke of Newcastle, the Duke Of Ar
gyll, Earl Granville, and Viscount Canning.
Among the few other peers present Qhe leading
opposition peers having left town. we observed
Lord Campbell, Lord Reddsdale, and the Earl of
Albemarle. A glance around the house showed
that the pallid looks of legislators found many
counterparts among the fairer and gentler portion
of the assemblage, and that the bellies of a London
season need the healthfu and invigorating sea
breeze and other change of air and scene as much
as hard worked and harrassed minister
The distant boom Of cannon announced that the
Queen had arrived al her palace at Westminster,
and at quarter past o'clock, piercing blast OF
trumpeis, winding its way along corridors and
galleries, was the prelude TO the entrance of Her
Majesty. The herads and pursulvants in their
richly emblazoned surcoats led the way, and soon
the gorgeous cavalcade of ministers and great
officers of state, waiting, and pages OF
honor swept in. Her Majesty was led 10 the
throne by Prince Albert, who thereupon took his
usual place in the chair of state upon Her
Majestys left hand The Queen, whose features
are somewhat embrowned by her trip 10 the
Channel islands, appeared to be in excellent
health. She wore her diamond tiara aud diamond
necklace, and dress OF white satin and gold
tissue. The Prince Consort wore his field mar
shals uniform with the blue ribbon Of the Garter
The Earl of Aberdeen, bearing the sword of
state, took his place on the Queens left, the LADY,
in-wating and the Marquis of Winchester, with
the cap of maintenance, occupying their usual
positions on Her Majesty's right hand. The
Marquis of Lansdowne, who carried the royal
crown upon cushion, the lord chancellor, and
the other minister's took their place at the steps
Of the throne on the Qneen's right.
Having taken her seat the throne, Her
Majesty bowed as usual 10 the assemblage. in
token Of her wish that they should resume their
seats. AT the commencement OF the session, when
large number Of peeresses are present, this GEES
turs of royalty is always understood and acted
upon ; but upon the present occasion the female
portion ofthe assembage seemed TO be made up
Of the younger relatives and friends of noble fami
lies who, not being so experienced, took no heed
OF the gracious signal.
Again the Queen made the usual gesture, and
with more marked indication Of her wish, but
still the assembsge remained standing. Her
Majesty now called the prime minister 10 her aid
and whispered something 10 the Earl Of Aberdeen,
who by a wave of his hand succeeded in commu-
nicatins the gracious wish of Her Majesty TO her
fair subjects.
Mr.. Pullman, Yeoman Usher Of the Black Rod,
was now dispatched 10 summon the House of
Commons 10 attend Her Majesty, Sir Augustus
Clifford acting, in the absence OF Lord Wiloughby
DEresby, as Lord Great Chamberlain. Her
Majestys faithful Commons made a more deco
Of royalty.
They usually come surging and tumbling in 10
Her Majesty's presence with buoyant and hilari-
Gus manner; but, upon the present occasion pro-
badly from the consciousness that they were bring
ing up the results of abortive and wasted
stands at the bar with quiet and subdued manner,
strangely contrasting with the noise and tumut
which usually prevail
The Speaker in bis gold robe Of Office, attended
by the Sergcant-atarms, Lord G. ]. Russell, bear
ing his ponderous mace, and accompanied by Lord
]. Russell, Mr.. Cordwell, Mr. Walpole, and a nu-
merous attendance of honorable members, having
made obeisance TO the throne, the right honorable
gentleman addressed Her Majesty as follows;
ADDRESS TO THE THRONE.
rYour Maiestys dutiful and loyal Subjects the
Commons Of Great Britain and Ireland, attend
your Majesty with our last bin Of supply for the
service Of the present year.
I" In reviewing the labors Of the past session, we
humbly thank your majesty for your gracious per.
mission 10 bring under our annual review large
amount Of public expenditures connected with the
principal revenue departments which have hh-
erto been exempt from parliamentary control. II
will be duty in future years, with Just regard
TO economy, TO make ample provision for these
important branches OF the public service.
" In obedience 10 your majesty's commands, we
have endenvered TO impose an efectual check on
bribery and corrupt practices at elections, and we
venture 10 hope that the act lately passed, which
clearly defines these offences, applied 10 them
adequate punishment, and places election expenses
under efficient CONTROL will prove successful in re.
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