New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-02-28
The Queen,s speech.

The following is Queen Yietoria's address, on the
opening of Parliament. Jan. 81
MyLoRDs AND GENTLEMEN: Since the close of the
last session Of Parliament the arms Of the Allies
have achieved a signal and important success. Sc
hastopo, the great Russia in the Black
Sea- has yielded to the persevering consancy and to
the daring bravery of the Allied forces
The Naval and Military preparations for the ens1-
ing year have necessarily occupied my serious atten-
tion but while determined to omit no effort which
could give vigort the operations of the war; have
deemed it my duty not.to decline any overtnres which
might reasonably afford prospect of safe and hon
orable peace. Accordingly, when the Emperor Of
Austria lately offered to myself and to my august
ally the Emperor of the French to employ his good
offices with the Emperor Of Russia, with view to
endeavor to bring about an amicable adjustment Of
the matters at issue between the contesting powers,
l, in concert with my Allies, agreed to accept the
offer thus made and have the satisfaction to inform
you that certain conditions have been agreed upon,
which hope may prove the foundation of general
treaty of peace Negotiations for such treaty will
shortly be opened at Paris. In conducting these
negotiations shall be careful not to lose sight of the
objects for which the war was undertaken, and
and military preparations 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
in conjunction with the Emperor of the French, l.
have concluded with the King of Sweden and Nor
way treaty containing defensive engagements app-
cable to his lomnons, and tending to the preserya-
have also concluded treaty Of friendship, COM
| merre and navigation with the Republic Of Chill.
have given directions that these treaties shall be
laid before yOu
Gentlemen of the House of Commons ~ The esti-
mates for the ensuing year will be laid hefare you.
You will find them framed in such q manner as to
provide for the exgencies Of war; if peace should un
Fortunately not be concluded.
My Lords and Gentlemen: 1t is gratifying to me
to observe that, Notwithstanding the war and the
burdens and sacrifices which has unayoidably i'm
posed upon my people, the resources of my Empire
remain unimpaired. I rely with confidence on the
manly spirit and enlightened patriotism of my loyal
subjects for continuance of that support which they
noby afforded me- and they may be assured that
shall not call upon them for exertions beyond what
may be required by due regard for the great inter-
ests, the honor and the dignity of the Empire.
There are many subjects connected with internal
! Improvements which recommend to your attentive
| consideration. Res
The difference which exists in several important
particulars between the commercial laws OF Scotland
and those of the other parts of the United Kingdom
has occasioned Inconvenience to a large pornoh OF
my subjects engaged in trade. Measures Will pc pro-
posed to you for remedying the evil.
Measures will also hasnroposed 20 you for lmproV- mp
ing the laws relating I'd rtnership, by simplifying
those laws and thus reHrins more easy the employ
ment Of capital in commerce.
Bile to pay local dues and passing tolls has been the
subject Of much complaint. Measures will be pro-
posed to you for aording relief in regard to these
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Great Britain and Ireland will eoposed 10 you,
which doubt not will receive attentive consid-
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Upon these and all other matters upon which you
may debeate, ferventy pray that the blessings OF
Divince Providence may favor your councils and
guide them to the promotion of the great object OF
my unvarying solieitude-the welfare and happiness
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