The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-02-22
4 DDITION NAL FROM 4 L KOP T..
REORGANIZATION of Principnlities.
The principalifies.

The Cirriere Italiano gives the foil owing as the
text to the plan for the reorganization of the Prn
eipalities, presented by Lord Stratford to the
Porte:-
Article Both Principalities to be united and
to constitute vasgal state of the Sultan.
Art g hereditary Prince to be elected
Art. g. The Prince shall be = native.
Art. 4. Annual tribute to be paid to the Porte
the amount to be fixed after the Princes election
Art j. A representative Government with two
Chambers, to be established
Art :. An adequate national army to be formed
Art T. The interference of Turkey in the in
ternal affairs of the country to be abolished
Both France and Turkey object to article five.
Great Britain.
The opinions of the Press respecting the Queens
Speech vary.
The London Times, Lord Palmerston's present
organ of course praises it.
The Daily News says the speech was short and
might have been shorter.
The Morning Herald calls it evasive unsatisfac-
tory and indecently. brief.
The Morning Post Advertiser and Chronicle
praise it.
The Protectionist opposition under Lord Derry
in the Lords, and DIsraeli in the Commons are
prepared to play bold game for office and it il
thought they, regarding the dissolution of Paria-
ment during the present session inevitable will
get up some appropriate rallying cry to appeal to
the country in the elections.
1t is rumored that Sir George Grey will soon re.
sign the Home office in favor of Attorney Gene
be made life peer, and be succeeded ON the bench
by Sir Frederick Thesiger
The Queens Speech.
We copy that part of the speech of Queen Vic.
toria in opening the parliament, Jan. 3lst, which
relates to the war, and the policy of England with
regard to it, This is, indeed, the only portion Of
the speech that possesses any interest
Since the close OF the last session of Parliament
the of the allies have achieved signal and inn
portant success Sebastopo the great stronghold of
int Rlaek Spa hauv ala tot
ing constancy and to the daring bravery of the allied
forces.
The Naval and Military preparations for the ensu-
ing year have necessarily occupied my serious atten
ton, but while determined to omit effort which
could give vigor to the operations of the war; have
deemed 1t my duty not to decline any overtures
which might reasonably afford a prospect of a safe
and honorable peace. Accordingly when the Empe-
ror of Austria atsly offered to myself and to my
gust ally the Emperor of the French, employ his
good Offices with the Emperor of Russia with a view
to endeavor TO bring about amieable adjustment of
the matters at issue between the contesting pow
ers, L, IN concert with my allies agreed to accept
the offer thus made, and | have the satisfac-
tlon to inform you that certain conditions have
been agreed upon which / hope may prove the
foundation of general treaty of peace. Negota-
tons for such treaty will shortly be opened Paris
In conducting these negotiations 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 my naval and military preparations until
isactory treaty OF peace shall have been concluded
Although the war 10 which am engaged was brought
on by events In the South of Europe, my attention
has not been withdrawn from the state of things
the North, and in conjunction with the Emperor of
the french, have concluded with the King of Swe-
den and Norway treaty containing defensive engage
mens applicable TO his dominions and tending the
Europe.
Germany.
1t Is almost needless to say that the peaceful as
peer OF analrs is hailed throughout the States of
Germany with unbounded satisfaction CONNER
s eals,s roresee returning prosperity, and the diff
ferent Governments hope for return of that leth
argy which acts as safeguard against Democrat.
&c troubiesomeness. Anxious outsiders howev
er, apprehend danger to the German future from
dissolution of the Anglo French alliance and the
not improbable coalition of Russia and Frsncs
Denmark.
ne Diet OF Holstein on the 22d ult saan,aa 4.
petition That the King should grant a CONSTITUTIONAL
representation to the Dnehy. The result will be
slher q retirement of the Ministry or 4 dissolu
lion Of the Diet. '''A
Sweden
ihe Nsr department has drawn million of
Iancs from the treasury for the immediate urgent
deferse of the Kingdom.
Greece.
Inc Government has raised the duty nm Rrasd
Sums from one To five per cent