New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-12-01
BELGIUM.

OPENING OF THE BELGIAN CHAMBERS.
On the 18th the King of the Begiaos lened the
legislative Chambers, and thus addressed the as
stmbly:
.GrErLEMrE: I receive reiterated proofs of the
svmpsahetic confidence Of foreign govern ments. My
dear son. the Duke de Arabant, has learned by the
reception which he hiss met with IN dliferent coun'
tiles the high rank which Belgium holds among the
patiops As father and az kipg am hsppy 10 record
The existence OF these sentiments.
"Ihe internal situation of the coun ~, considering
tbe difficulties of the times s generally satisfactory;
peverheess in the midst of 40 many elements OF pros
perty and security my heart is moved at the sight OF
;be unhappy trials which the high price OF provis-
lone compe to submit
ALREADY The Government, local administrations
and private associations united 10 the one sentiment
nj national soldarie. You viii make 10 a duty 10
second this move ment You will examine with bsney-
o,ent eagerpess the propositions which will be submit
ied TO you for the purpose OF benehung LABOR aud In
creasipg provisions of the population, so worthy OF
our soicitude | rely upon the concurrence OF all
faithful mep and upon the protection of Providence
Existing circumsiat ces give an Immediate Interest 70
toe project of law which will be presented to you rea-
tive to benevolent institutions and charitable founda-
tioIs
"The education Of all classes ought to be with pub
lie powers as with families, an object OF constant
atteptop; you will have to determine under the
double head of liberty and science the question of the
oagarizstou Of the jures Of examination In the unl
versites Literature aud art attest by their progress
The development of the country. Our school In the
hAOoE
remark aole works II with legitimate PRIDE that 10
the competition invited by France among the pro-
ducers Belgium has seen the eminent position which
its agriculture and its industry have secured Tor H.
'"Commerce continues in a state Of prosperity; our
relations with defiant countries extending. The
Chambers will learn with interest tns 10 the two ser
vices Of steam navigation with the United States aud
che Brazils shortly 10 be established, there will be
Joined new line in connection with the Lsvant.
"You will have TO examine some notifications in
the Excise Sugar laws These viii have for th7ir OBJ
jet the augmentation Of the public revenue and 90
contribute to the maintenance OF our. financial equ-
ibrium. sea-
"a project of law relative to the duty upon bill of
exchange and another relative 10 C0uscils de Prad
honm will be submitted to your consideration The
irquries for the revision Of the Penal Code are IN
progress; the twelfth book win be presented to you
during the present session. You will be called on also
70 reform and complete the legislation upon the judi
eial organization.
The army by its instruction and by its discipline,
CONTINUES show tself worthy Of the socitude Of the
Government and the goodwill Of the Chambers The
vic guard also does not cease to give pledges OF It's
hevonon TO our institutions. commission Instituted
~ my Government IA charged to examine all ques-
nops concerning the military marine.
many works Of public utility are in progress. My
aoseIhtoept considers 1t duty to bring them to IA
early complexion. Great activity i. Displayed upon
the various lines Of railway the greater part of waoh
are hihned and in action. Pdvste ind us,ry has made
new smaoes invest tie capital in the national work
y. VI 81 tou ~u nave To Judge OF this. These
works VII furnish opportune resour oes to the working
elasses in our provinces.
Ger ttmeD, we have COMMUNICATED ths Txantv.
fifth Anniversary Of our Indepea denos: IL this indie
psoder has been fruitful In benefits for the oouutrv
H. received at first with some defance il ia To-Day
surrounded by the esteem and sympathy Of Goverc
ton ard nprigbtoess which forms the ba.s of our
national diameter and regulates our policy. NV
,epment ia animated by this spirit l rejoice to be-
Bsve u at the loys concurrence OF the Chambers viii
rot he wanting"