The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-01-10
Great Britain The Quee1,1
Snaanh.
Speech.

0p00CUs
On Tuesday, the 18th Of December. the
session OF Parliament was opened by the
Queen 10 person. Tho day being fine,
there was an unusual concourse Of spec.
tators Of the procession and other formal.
tiles Of the occasion. In the interior Of
the House Of Lords the usual brilliancy
of the assemblage was chequered by the
appearance Of numerous ladies in mourn.
ing, showing that many families Of The
supper ranks" have suffered the loss of
relatives by the war,
A strong force of the corps diplomsti-
que was present, in their array Of uni.
forms, stars, collars and ribbons. Mr.
Buchanan attended in citizens' costume.
Musurus Bey, the Turkish Minister, Salil
Pasha, of the Turkish Admiralty, the Ma.
ha.rajah Dhuleep Singh, also the aids Of
Rajah Of the Po,teala, and other Orienials,
in their characteristic national garbs, gaze
variety to the scene.
THE QUEENS SPEECH.
"MY LORDS AND GENTLEMEN have
called you together at this unusual peric J
Of the year, in order that. by your sssis
lance, may take such measures as
enable me to prosecute the great waf ia
which we are engaged with the utm
vigor and effect. Fhis assistance kI ow
will be readily given, for | cannot dour.
that you share my conviction OF the no.
cessity OF sparing no effort to augment
my forces now engaged in the Crinea,
The exertions they have made, and the
victories they have won. are not exceed-
ed in the brightest pages Of our history.
and have filled mo with admiration and
gratitude.
1.-The hearty and efficient co.operation
OF the brave troops Of my ally, the Em-
peror of the French. end the glory ao-
quired in common, cannot fail 10 cement
still more closely the union which happily
subsists between the Two nations.
at is with satisfaction inform you
that, together with the Emperor Of the
| French. have concluded . treaty Of al-
lance with tbs Emperor Of, Austria, from
| which | anticipate important advantages
to the common cause,
Il have also concluded treaty with
the United States Of America, by which
subjects Of long and difficult discussion
have been equitably adjusted.
"These treaties will be laid before you.
| "Alihough the prosecution Of the war
will naturally engage your chief attention.
trust that ether matters Of great inser-
est and importance to the general well
fare will not be neglected.
| IL rejoice TO observe that the general
prosperity Of my subjects REMAND nnin-
terruteed. The state of the revenue a!-
fords me entire satisfaction; and trust
that by your wisdom and prudeAce you
will continue TO promote the .progresssof
agriculture, commerce and manufac-
ltures. .sss,s aszsssi =
..Gentzemen of the House of Commosss !
In the estimates which will be pEessnted
to you, trust you will find ample pFoHis.
ion has been made iorsths exigencies Of
the public service. .ssssssa
My Lords and Gentlemen !: rely With
confidence on your patriotism and public
spirit. / feel assured that in the momen.
,ous contest in which we are engaged. .ycp
will exhibitto the world the example of =
united people. Thus shall We obtain the
respect Of other nations, and may trust
that, blythe blessing of God, we shall bring
the war to q successful terminstlon.,'
i The Queen having delivered her speech,
rose. and giving her. hand to Prince Al
bert, left the house. The brilliant asseni.
! bly, then dispersed. so
| CURIOUS SuRpR1sE.-A letter from Ssn