The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-01

sented marked contrast TO the briiancy OF the uni.
forms and decorations by which he was surrounded.
Among the earlier arrivals Count waiewski, who
engaged In long conversation with tho Earl OF
Aberdeen and lord Clarendon. NJ. Musurus, the Turk
ish Ambassador, was warmly greeted by many Of his
diplomatic colleagues. Among the distinguished for
egnefs whose costumes gave variety aud elegance
scene the kaharsjah Dhuleep Singh Salih Pasha
member OF the Imperial Admiralty at Constantinople,
and his suite and the adesde camp Of the RaJah Of
Puttealah.
Al 20 mir tea past o'clock the gorgeous procession
Of heras, poursuivants, pages, officers Of the royal
househo aid great officers o State swept in and the
assembly 70 greet the arrival of her Majesty, who
giving her and to Prime Albert was led by the Prince
20 the throne Upon her Maestys left stood the Earl OF
Aberdeen bearing The Sword Of State, and upon her
right were the Marquis Of Winchester, with the Cap OF
upon o velvet cushion and the other Ministers
oficcrs OF State.
Having gracors ssniaed her desire that the assem-
bly, shouts resuno their seats, Sir Augustus Clifford,
Gen eman Usher q the Black Rod received the Queens
cor mands 70 Summon to the royal presence the
hers OF tna Hons Of Commons who shortly appeared
the bar headed b. the Speaker In his robes Office The
Ministry we're represented by Lord Russell aud Sir w.
Molssworth who stood at the Speakers right The m,.
House having enbsded, her Majesty, in clear ana dis
tinct voice, ds''vered the following most gracious
Speech IA
sHR QUEENS SPEECH.
Ny Lords and @ nlemen-
have called you together at this unusual period Of
the year, In order that by your assistance take
suoh measures vi enable to prosecute the great
war in which W. sr Engaged with the utmost vigor aud
eject. This sssis. ace, fknow, will be readily givea
for cannot dau tn you share my conviction of the
necessity Of sp0rn effort TO augment my forces
engaged in tho tfls. The exertions they have made
and the victor ley have obtained not exceeded
the brightest pages OF history, and have Allied
with admiration 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
1t is with satisfaction inform you that togsther with
the Emperor Of the French have concluded treaty Of
alliance with the Emperor of Austria from which anti
cipa,e important advantages TO the common cause
have also concluded treaty with the United states
Of America, BY which subiects Of long and dcult dis
cussion have been equitably ad usted.
TheEe trsates win be laid before you.
Although the prosecution OF the war win naturally
interest and Importance TO the general welfare
will not be neglected.
rejoice 70 observe that the general prosperity Of my
subjects emain unnte teruped The state of the
affords entire satisfaston and trust that by your
wisdom and prudense you will continue TO promote the
progress CT agriculture, commerce. and manufactures
Gentlemen If the House Of Commons-
In the estimates which win be presented TO you trust
you win find that ample provision has been made for the
exgencies OF the public service.
NY Lords and Gentiemen-
rely with confidence on your patriotism and public
spirit feel assured that In the contest In
which arc engaged you will exhibit TO the world the
example Of united people Thus shall we obtain the
respect OF other nations and may trust that BY the
blessing God we shall bring the war to successful
The passage relative 70 the victories Of the Crimea
which Her Majesty declared had ded her with gratitude
and admiration, delivered with graceful emotion
Her Majesty, having delivered her speech rose and
giving her a.Id 20 20 Isi.os Aihs.' i"f. tho house.
Tho assembly then dispersed
Their lords fhlps reassembled at five O'Clock.
THE ADDEEss IN REPLY TO HER MAsEsrY's spEscH--
IMPORT ANT DEBATE.
The IoRp CHANCELLOR having read the speech deliver.
The Duke o. Ln1s rose to propose that humble ad-
dress be presented 70 her Majesty IN answer 10 her Ma
estys most gracious speech, and in dong claimed
their lordshp forbesanes for bs unaccustomed efforts
In the periorr ance o 30 important q task.
Lord AsrBrsroS seconded tho address expressing his
regret that The duty OF doing should have fallen
him, In equencs Of the illness OF noble earl re-
Gently cali 10 thnt . ase
III" ID: >, 1isi.N1s usual, a echo OF the
speech, ha ring been read,
SPEECH or LORD DERBY.
The Earl Of I1RBY said--My lords her Majesty has
called o ether at this unusual period OF the year 20
deliberate upcn subjects OF the highest and deepest i'm
ortance not 70 this country alone but also to Europe
and 10 tie ~ord at large, and II, under these crcum
stances, II aad been my duty to rsse any objection
Ot any cari TO tho terms Of the speech from the
throne-if " lad been my intention 10 propose any
amendment, * TO enter into any controversy u
should uudou Qtedy have preferred that some OF her
Majesty, Ministers should hsvs arst had tho oppor
tunity IL stating fully their vesa AMI of explaining
the conduct pursued BY her hllestys government in
order that might have had the agAntsge u referring
10 their statements Ny lords rejoce at the altered
tone = ths present speech from 40 throne compared
u
crcunr,tncos which have compelled the Of
the uob earl at the head of government have sa
listed er Majestys Ministers that there 4 70
be aAen but the most drect-the safest and most ho
cable because the bodestaud the most consistent
With the principles Of Justice At the com nencement Of
the last of Parliament confess Il was with .ur
prise that heard the speech which her Majesty had
been advised by her present counseors 70 deliver to
Parliament regretted to see how little they antici
paed the probable, nay, almost the certain viii IN
iInps ndng, and how calmly and deliberately they
talked about the various measures Of internal im-
pToyement the various of internal innoya
ton which were 70 DO introduced and carried through
both hon Of Parliament duriog the session. Hear
hear, from the opposition) remember that at that
time the mob President of the Council In speaking Of
OF the suggested measures, and not the least
imp0rtanta projected reform In the constitution Of
Parliament-stated that a war With Russia need be
matter Of such importance 70 Interfere with the
ordinary dell )crations OF Parliament Nay, more, the
noble lord that be thought the period AZ which
entering upon with Russia the period Of all
Others 20 select Tor the Amendment Of the constitution
Of Parliament hear and augh) aud that would
be splendid moral spectacle for Europe and ths world
to that considered with Russia matter
Of such trivial and unmpnrtant concern that
hardly gave side glance at the war, but turned
main attention TO the arrangement % internal
affairs aud among Others 70 the revision of Para-
raentary system (Iiear hear, from the opposition
Varou other measures we're tIns proposed or pro-
mised Tcace told "a look forward TO- and mean
while The government we're drifting towards Hear
and Lughter) That my lords, was the expression Of
member Of the government; but, while the government
et 10 be drifting towards war, there no end TO
the promise of which TO be brought
der the confederation Of Parliament (Hear, heAr.)
Now, my lords rejoice greatly in the altered tone u
the present speech from the throne The promises Of
last year failed Those promises protnced fruit ~
al the great measures which proposed hardly
ifope-was eventually carried. Inc government we're
comp led 10 abandon the whole Of thom in consequence
of the universal conviction that the with RussiA-
the probability and almost the certainty of which ras
deniaI by the govcrnnent--was the event upon
which ths hearts the minds and the feelings Of the
whole country set, and was the subject which
slon, de1eryel serious and important attention Nov
forgive for saying that tone worthy ~ the
peryades the present speech from the throne Ny
lords II recognizes this a. great and important
sion. II recognizes tie war Ia which engaged
great contest calling for tho united efforts Of the whole
country and requiring that y sh0ui tack ts suerges
20 the utmost. Her Majesty evotins almost the whole
of her address 10 Parliament " that single and
crossing topic, expresses confidence which Il not mis.
placed that towards the vigorous and sfl ptose
cutit u the war efforts the part of the people no
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