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greatly cheered, but Prince Albert was occa-
sionally Kissed.
The Turkish Minister and several Turks il
the crowd were cordially cheered.
The House was unusually full of splendid
costumes but no members-of the American
delegation were present the Master of the Ger
emonies having sent notice that all the diplo-
matte corps must appear in full costume.
The followingis
The Queens Speech.
Ny LORDS AND GENTLEMEx:-I am happy
TO meet you in Parliament, and on the. .rSeserps
occasion it is with peculiar satisfaction that I
recur to your assistance and advice.
The hopes which expressed at the close of
the last session, that speedy settlement would
be effected of the differences existing between
Russia and the Ottoman Porte have not beeu
realized, and regret to say that state of
warfare has ensued. | have continued to act
In cordial cooperation with the Emperor of
the French, and my endeavors, in conjunction
with my allies, to preserve and restore peace
between the eontending parties, although hith-
erto unsuccessful have been unremitting. I
will not fail to perseyere in these endeavors; but
as the continuance of the war deeply affect the
interests of this country and of Europe, l think
it requisite to make further augmentation of
my naval and military forces, with the view Of
supporting my representatives, and of more ef-
fectually contributing to the restoration ofpeace
| have desired that the papers explanatory
Of the negotiations which have taken place up
on this subject shall be communicated to you
without delay.
Gemlemen Of the House Of Commons:
The estimates of the year will be laid before
you, and trust that you will find their eonsis-
tency with the exigencies of the public service
at this iuncture. They have been framed with
due regard to economy. o.
Ny Lords and Gentlemen:
In the year Just terminated the blessing of
an abundant harvest has not been vouchsafed
to us by the dispensation of Providence; the
price of provisions has been enhanced, and the
privations OF the poor increased; but their pa
tience has been exemplary, and the care of the
Legislature, evinced by reduction Of the taxes
affecting the necessaries of lite, has greatly
tended to preserve the spirit of contentment.
have the satisfaction of announcing that the
commerce of the country is still prosperous
that trade, both export and import has been
largely on the increaSe-and that the revenue
of the past year has been more than adequate
to the demand of the public services.
| recommend to your consideration bill
which have ordered to be framed for opening
the coasting trade of the United Kingdom to
the ships of all friendly nations, ard ] look
forward with satisfaction to the removal of tha
last legislative restriction of the use OF foreign
shipping for the benefit of my people.
Comm unications have been addressed BY my
command to the Universities of Oxford and
Cambridge, in reference to Improvements which
it may be desirable to effect in those institutions.
These communications will be laid before you
and measures be proposed for your considera-
tion, with view of giving effect to such ins-
provements.
The establishments requisite for the conduct
of the civic service, and arguments bearing on
its condition, have recently been under review,
and | shall direct plan to be laid before you
which will have for its object to improve the
system Of admission and thereby increase the
efficiency of the service.
Recent measures of legal reform have proved
highly beneficial and the success which has at
tended them will encourage you to proceed with
further amendments. Bills will be submitted
to you for transmitting from ecclesiastical to
civil courts cognizance of les amentary and mat
rimonial causes, and for giving increased eff.
cheney to the superior courts OF common law
The laws relating to the relief of the poor havs
OF late undergone much salutary amendment,
but there is one branch to which l earnestly d.
rect attention. The law of settlement impedes
the freedom of labor and if this rest raint can
bled to increase the fruits of their industry, and
the interest of capital and of labor be more
firmly united. Measures will be submitted to
you fJr the amendment of the law relati0g to
the representation of the Commons in Parlia-
ment. Recent experience has shown that it is
necessary to make more etfeetual precautions
against the evils of bribery and corrupt practi-
ces at elections. 1t will also be your duty to
consider whether more complete effect may not
be given to the principle Of former acts where
by reforms were made in the representation of
the people in Parliament. Iu recommending
this subject to your consideration my desire is
to remove every cause of just complaint, to in
crease the general confidence in the Legisla-9
ture, and give additional stability to settle in
stitut0ns of the State.
/ submit to your wisdom the consideration of
these important subject and pray God to pros
per your councils and to guide your decisions.
DEBATE or THE WAR QUEsrIoS.-A debate
ensued on the subject of the policy of the gov.
ernment during the progress OF the Eastern diff
fcultv. Various members of the government
defended their course; bat the debate elected
nothing. except that now awaited reply froT
St: Petersburg.
The reply to the Queens speech will be
unanimous from both Houses.
INCREASE OF THE ARMY AND NAvY.-The Bri-
tish army is to be Immediately increased by
IL 900 regulars, and the navy $4,000.
The Queens proclamation is expected to be
issued to enrol for the navy, and it is said to be
contemplation to appoint a special minister at
war, charged with the practical details Of the
army and navy ordinances.
An order in council continues the militia in
training during the present year.
The French Empire.
EIGHTY THOUSAND TROOPs FOR TURKEY
At Council held at the Tuieries on the 10th
January, the question of sending an extraor-
dinary land force to Turkey, was fully discussed
1t is proposed to send $4,000 men, IN tour DO
dies. under command of Generals Canrooert,
Pelissier and Bousquet- England
will send only small force, but will pay half
the expense.
MISSION TO BELGIUM AND PRUssIA.-Prince
Napoleon had gone to the Belgian Court, it is
reported, to impress on the King the necessity of
acting firmly with the allies against the Rus
slams, as Belgium cannot MAINTAIN neutrality
without incurring the displeasure Of France.
The Prince will also go on similar missions
% Prussia.
DR.. Franklin says that slime is money
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