Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-03
forsisn Snttlligsnts.
LATER FROM EUROPE.
Arrival Of the Atlantic.

Arrival Of the Atlantic.
The United States mail steamer Atlantic,
West, commander, arrived at New York, De-
cember 81, in the afternoon. She sailed from
Liverpool on the morning Of Saturday, the 18th
December. By the Atlantic we have nine days
later intelligence than by previous advices.
The screw steamer Canadian, from Portland,
Maine, arrived at Liverpool on Thursday, the
l4th.
The Asia arrived at Liverpool on Sunday
forenoon, the 10th instant
The war news by this arrival is of no impor.
lance, but the debates in the English Parlia.
ment are both important and interesting. By
those debates We learn that the treaty with
Austria is conditional, and that it is so framed
that Austria may, at the last moment, retire
from the alliance without breach of faith.
England is going to enlist German and Swiss
auxiliaries, and to transfer a portion of the
militia TO do garrison duty in the Mediterra-
mean stations, and, perhaps, in the provinces
OF North America. As yet nothing has been
SAID OF loan, or an augmentation of taxes
The general feeling Of the nation is patriotic
to degree, and voluntary contributions for the
relief OF the army flow in with the most lavish
liberality. Among the latest shipments is
cargo Of plumphddings for Christmas.
England.
On Thursday the 18th December, the session
OF Parliament was opened BY the Queen, in
person. The day being fine there was an I'M
usual concourse of spectators of the procession
and other formalities of the occasion. In the
interior Of the House of Lords the usual bril-
nancy OF the assemblage was chequered BY
the appearance of numerous ladies in mourn.
ing, showing that many families of the upper
ranks have suffered the loss Of relatives by
the war;
A strong force Of the corps diplomatique
was present in their array Of uniforms, stars
collars, and ribbons Mr.. Buchanan attended
IN citizens costume, Musurus Bey, the Turkish
Minister Sail Pasha, of the Turkish Admi-
rally, the Maha-rajah Dhuleep Singh, also the
aides of the Rajah Of Putteala, and other ORR
entails in their natural garbs, gave variety to
the scene.
With the ceremonies that have been handed
down from medieval times-with gorgeous
procession Of heralds, pursuivants, pages, and
serving men, lords and ladies bright-all as a
hundred times described BY the pens of tourists
and others, whose business it is to be graphic
the Queen entered the House. OF course, all
rose.
Then Her Majesty's husband, Prince Albert
who by the way is becoming rather stout,
and slightly bald, as respectable English pater
tamifias usually is-gave his hand to his royal
wife, and led her to the throne. Her ministers
grouped themselves around in imposing att
tudes. My Lord Aberdeen carried most I'M
wisldy weapon called the Sword of State; the
Marquis of Winchester bore the Sovereign's
Gap of Maintenance" and the Marquis Of
Lansdowne supported q crown upon velvet
cushion. On signal from the Queen the as
sembly resumed their seats.
Sir Augustus Clifford. the Usher of the Black
Nod, was despatched to summon "Her Ma
jesty's Faithful Commons, and in few min.
ntes that tumultuous but respectable BODY came
crowding in, and took their place outside the
fence, or bar Of the House. The Speaker, in
his official robes, came to the front, and on his
right and left stood Lord John Russell and Sir
William Molesworth, as members of the Min
istry.
The manuscript of her speech was then
placed in her hands, and with clearly audi.
BILE voice-Her Majesty is noted for her pleas
ing intonation--the Queen read the following
The Queens Speech.
any LORDS AND GENTLEMEN: have called
You together at this unusual period Of the year,
such MEASURES as will enable me to prosecute
the great war in which we IRE engaged with the
utmost vigor and effect. This assistance
know will be readily given; for cannot doubt
that you share my conviction of the necessity
of sparing no effort to augment my forces now
engaged IN the Crlmea. The exertions they
have made, and the victories they have OBJ
tanned are not exceeded in the brightest pages
of our history, and have filled me with admi-
ration and gratitude.
"The hearty and efficient cooperation Of
the brave troops Of my ally, the Emperor Of
the French, and the glory acquired in common,
cannot fail to cement still more closely the
union which happily subsists between the two
nations.
at is with satisfaction l inform you that,
together with the Emperor of the French, ]
have concluded a treaty of alliance with the
Emperor of Austria, from which anticipate
important advantages to the common cause.
II have ais concluded a treaty with the
United States Of America, by which subjects
Of long and difficult discussion have been
equitably adJu ed.
"These treaties will be laid before you.
Although the prosecution of the war will
naturally engage your chief attention, trust
that other matters of great interest and i'm
portance to the general welfare will not be
neglected.
II rejoice to observe that the general pros.
perity of my subjects remains uninterrupted.
The state Of the revenue affords me entire
satisfaction; and trust that by your wisdom
and prudence you will continue to promote the
progress Of agriculture, commerce, and manu-.
features.
Gentlemen Of The House Of Commons :-aIn
the estimates which will be presented TO you,
trust you will find ample provision has been
made for the exigencies Of the public service.
My Lords and Gentlemen II rely with con-
fdence on your patriotism and public spirit /
feel assured that in the momentous contest in
which we are engaged you win exhibit to the
world the example Of a united people. Thus
shall we obtain the respect Of other nations,
and may trust that, by the blessing Of God, we
shall bring the war to successful termination"
The Queen, having delivered her speech,
rose, and giving her hand to Prince Albert,
left the House. The brilliant assembly then
dispersed.
The Debs ties on the Address.