Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-02-20
QuEEs's SPEECH.
Ny lord. aud Gentlemen =


am alTays happy to meet you in Parliament, ard on
the present occasion it is with peculiar satisfaction that
recur TO your assistance and advice
Inc hopes which expressed at the close of the last
session. that speedy settlement would effected Of the
differences existing between Russia and the Ottoman Porto
have not been realized, and regree TO saw tina, satc
OF warfare has ensued have continued to act cordial
cooperation with the Emperor the French nd nv cnde
YOUR in conjunction with allies 10 preserve and IN
restore peace between the contending parties although
hitherto unsuccessful have been unremitting will not
fail 70 perevere in these erdeavors but "a M
1.-THE may deeply affect the interests of tbs coun,rv
and OF Europe think il requisite to make further nug
menation Of my naval and military forces with the view
OF supporting my representatives and of more efI.cuav
contributing to the restorGi IN Of peace
nave desired that the papers explanatory the nego.
iatios which have taken place upon this subject shall
be communicated to you without delay.
Gentlemen ofhe House of Corgu;oas:
The estimates Of the year viii be laid before Won and
trust that you will find their consistency with the exieen
ces OF tue public service at this juncturc They have
been framed With due regard to economy.
Ay LoTd, and Gentlem,m:
In the year terminated the blessing OF an obund,r,
harvest he's not been vouchshicd by the dispensa
ton OF Providence the price Of provi has been en-
HANGED and the privations Of the poor increased but
thelr patience has been exemplary and the care Of the
Legislature, eyinced by reduction of the taxes nec,ing
the necesslres Of life has greatly tended to preserve tho
| spirit Of C onten.ruent
OF the country ia still trade both export
aud import has been largely the increaseand that
the revenue OF tho past year has been than adequate
! IN the demands of the public services.
recommend to your consideration a bill which have
ordered to be framed for opening the coasting trade
the United Kingdom to the ships Of all friendly nations
and look forward with satisfaction the removal Of tho
last legislative restriction Of the use Of foreign shipping
| for the benefit OF my people.
Communications have been addressed by my comm and
70 the Universities OF Oxford and Cambridge In reference
TO Improvements which 1t may be desirable TO effect in
those institutions. These communications will be laid
before you aud measures DO proposed for your consera
will Ella ynf. ,syf,a, ~.
The establishments REQUISITE for the conduct of the civic
service, and arrangements bearing on 3 condition have
recently been under review, and shall direct plan 10 he
laid before you which will have for its obie ct IN
the system OF admission aud thereby Increase tho Ell
cy Of the service.
Recent measures Of legal reform have proved highly
bebeiois and the success which has attended them will
encourage you proceed with further amendments RIs
will be Submitted to you for transmitting from eccesias
cal 20 civil courts cogUiznco Of tesamentary and matr
monial causes aud for giving increased eciencv n, Tho
superior courts OF common law The laws relating IN The
relief Of the poor have Of late under much autay
amendment but there Is branch to which earnestly
peg attention me law OF settlement impejes the FREQ
dom Of labor, and II this restraint can with safety be re-
1td work men may be enabled increase the fruits OF
their Industry aud the interest OF capital and OF labor be
more hfnly united Measures will be submitted to you
Tor The amendment Of the Law relating to the represents
ton Of the Commons 10 Parliament Recent experience
has shown that il necessary 10 take more eecual
cautions against the evils Of bribery and corrupt practices
81 elections IL will also be your duty TO consider wheh
or more complete effect may be given TO tho princi-
pies Of former acts whereby reforms made in the
representation OF the people in Parliament In recon-
mehung TINS subject TO your consideration my desire Ia To
remove every cause Of just complaint TO increase the
general confidence In the Lcg laure aud give additional
stability 70 settled institutions Of the State.
submit TO your wisdom the consideration Of these i'm
poant subjects and pray God to prosper your couuses
aud TO guide your decisions
DEBATE on TIE WAR QUESTION.
debate ensued the Of the policy OF the gov
eminent during the progress Of tho Eastern difficulty Va
nous members OF The government defended their
but the debate ELECTED nothing except that oil now await
ed reply from st. Petersburg.
Tho reply TO the Queens speech win DO unanimous
| from both Houses
| INCREASE OF THE ARMY NAVY
The British army s TO be Immediately increased by
600 regulars, and the navy by Is 900.
The Greens Proclamation 10 expected 10 be issued 10
carol Tor the navy aud said 70 be IN contemplation 10