New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-11-26
BELGIUM.

The King on Tuesday opened in person the ordinary
se%on of the Chamber. His Majesty having taken
bis place the throne within the Chamber OF Repre-
seniatives, delivered the following speech:
"GESILEnES-I have longed to find myself again
among YOU in order to address to the nation the ex-
preston of the sentiment of happiness have from the
striking evidences of affection and devotion which the
nation has just given me, on the occasion OF the
twenty-fIst anniversary of the inauguration OF my
reign:
tive of the Chambers will not be fruitless for the
country they raise it in its own eyes, and honor
abroad.
"Our international relations feel its influence.
Never have these been marked by more friendly
character.
Providence, in according Us the benefit of gen
orally abundant harvest, has brought security 10 a
great number Of families who h.ve been tried BY the
sufieriDgs aid privations of recent years Neverthe
less the problem respecting the supply OF food to the
pubic must continue to occupy our lively attention.
THE trenDial reports which have just been dlstn-
buted among you prove the entire solictude Of my
Government for the progress Of primary and interme-
date instruction. An interest Dot les, welghty at
tacbed by 10 the superior instruction The opening
of the academic year has recently offered to II the &C.
cason Of recalling those principles the firm and honest
application of which must assure the prosperity OF the
State Universities
"The progress of our national literature has not
lsxed The Sciences and the Arts shine with undmia-
sbed user, and extend every day their useful appca-
toDs.
"Much progress may still be made in our agricul'
ture. To aid that progress my Government will pro-
pose to YOU revision of the law RESPECTING irrigation.
=" Industry bouows more than ever from Art, rico-
ness and elegance Of FORM 1t Ia necessary to complete
the legal guaratees in favor Of the property oil models
and designs
:" The commercial situation is, on the whole, Salts
factory. law voted during the last Session has laid
the basis of our commercial system. / expect, from
the wisdom of Chambers, tina: the rev sion OF the
tariff Of Customs duties will be continued IN that
spirit of prudence and moderation which Is commanded,
On measures WbcL the most important interests de-
pend.
AZ have concluded treaty of commerce and nayi-
cation with his Majesty the King OF Greece. Negotia-
tons have been opened with other States to bring the
s;pulatoIs of the treaties in harmony with the prinei-
Piles of our new maritime system.
II observe with satisfaction the Increase IN the yield
of different branches of the public revenue
"a project of law eectng notifications Of the pres
ent legislation, concerning the law OF patents will be
submitted tO your elaboration
1.-The numerous changes which time and crcum-
stances have introduced into the proportional revenue
of property in land obstacle to the just assess.
ment of the andtax upon provinces, communes, and
individuals. new valuation has become indispensa-
BILE TO reestabh the proportional equality In the i'm
position of this tax. Aprcject oflaw will be presented
TO you on the pat OF my Government
"Propositions will be made to you to ameGorate to
certain degree and in permanent way, the situation
of the subordinate officials in the service Of the State
"Tbe gradual reform of the criminal Law continues
its course some titles of the second book of the Grim
insl Code will be submitted to your appreciation
(reclus dams ms dep6fs de ~ is great burden
on the communes. Ny Cove, has paid attention
to the best means Vi aievailng this burden. Meas
noe to that effect viii be proposed TO you:
"My Government attaches particular importance to
the project of law, concerning establishments OF be-
nevolence. hope that its discussion will soon be pos
sible
"Our civic militia seizes with zeal every opportnn
ty to manifest the excellent spirit that anmates it. Tue
army on its part continues TO merit the ympahes OF
the country. .
Earnest attention has been directed to the furnish
ing of nv Government with the necessary elements to
submit to your appreciation means of conciiiatng the
great interests of the defense Ct the country with those
of our national commerce and our maritime metropo-
lis recommend the solution of these serious questions
to your enlightened patriotism.
1.-THE great public works undertaken by the State
are actively continued.
This year has witnessed the opening OF new routes
of communication. Different lines OF railways sec
tioI of roads and canals have been opened to rahc
Thus the relations between the different parts OF Bel
GUM are increased and completed without interruption:
"Gentemen, the projects of law, the bringing In OF
which has been announced and those, In the discussion
of which the Chamber is already engaged characterze
the business Of this session Of the highest import
snce To you il belongs TO render it fruitful one for
the future Of the country, in giving to my Government
loyal and active support