The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1856-03-04
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New York, Feb ~.
The following is the Queens address ut
the opening of parliament, january 2lst:
My Lords and Gentleman 'a..'i.
Since the close Of the last session of Parla;-
ment, the arms Of. the Allies have achieved I
signal and important success. Seyastepo,
the great strong hold Of Russia in the Black
Sea has yielded TO the pcrscvercing constancy
and daring bravery of the Allied forces.
The naval and military preparations for the
ensuing year have necessarily occupied my
attention; but, while determined 10 omit no
effort which could give vigor to the operations
of war, have deemed il my duty not TO
decline overtures whith.zamigbt reasonably
afford prospect of safe aud an honorable
peace. Accordingly, when the emperor Of
Austria. ally, the Emperor Of the French, to
employ his good offices with the Emperor Of
Russia, with view to cndeavor to bring a.
bout an amaicable adjustment Of the matters
at issue between the ccntending powers,
consented, in concert with my allies, TO accept
the offer thus made, and have the satisfac-
ton TO inform you that certain conditions
have beer agreed upon, which | hope may
prove the foundation. of general treaty of
peace. Negotiations for such treaty Will bo
shortly opened in Paris. In conducting these
negotiations, I shall be careful not to lose
sight of the objects for which the war was
undertaken, and shall deem it right In no
degree to relax the naval and military prepa-
rations, until satisfactory treaty Of peace
shall have been concluded.
Although the war in which am engaged
was brought on by events in the south of
Europe, my attention has not been withdrawn
from the state Of things at the north, and, IN
conjunction with the Emperor Of the Frehch
have concluded with the tKipg of Sweden
ard Norway Il treaty containing defensive en-
gagements applicable to his domnions and
tending to the preservations of the balance
power in that part Of Europe. have also
concluded treaty of friendship, commerce
and navigation with the Republic Of Chill. /
have given directions that these treaties shall
be laid lcfore you.
Gentleman of the house of Commons-Tlfe
estimates for the ensuing year will be laid be-
fore you. You will find them framed in suoli
a manner us to provide for the exigencies of
war, if peace should unfortunately not be
concluded.
NV Lords and Gentlcmen-It is gratifying
to me to observe that, not withstanding the
war and the burdens and sacrifices which it
has unavoidably imposed upon my people,
the resources of my empire remain unimpair-
ed. | rely with confidence on the patriotism
of my loyal subjects for continuance Of the
support which they have SO nobly afforded
me; and they may be assured that shall
not call upon them for exertiohs beyond what
l. o~1 e. q,
great interests of the honor and the dignity
Of the the empire.
There are many ubjects connected with
internal Improvements which | Recommend
to your attentive consideration. The differ
ence which exists in several important artic-
llars between the commercial laws of Scotland
and those Of other parts of the United King
lom has occasioned inconvenience to large
portion Of my subjects engaged in trade
Measures will also be proposed to y, u for i'm
proving the laws relating to partnership by
simplifying those laws, and thus rendering
more easy the employment of capital IN COM
nerce. The system under which merchant
shipping is liable to pay local duties and pas
ing tolls has been subject of much complica-
ion Measures will be proposed to you for
.ffording relief in regard to those matters
Other important measures for improving tho
avs of Great Britain and Ireland will he pro-
,osed to you, which will, doubt not, receive
,our attentive consideration. Upon these,
md all other matters upon which you may
deliberate, l fervently pray that the blessing
f Divine Providence may favor your councils
nd guide them to the promotion of the great
tject of my unvarying solieitude--thc well
are and happiness of my people.