Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-02-25
G,fat Britain

The following Is Queen Vlctona's speech on
the opening of the Parliament Jan III
Mn L9rds and Gentlemen:
Since the close of the last session or farlia-
ment the arms of the Allies have achieved sig
nal and important success.
Scvastopol, the great stronghold of Russia III
the Black Sea. has yielded to toe preserverlng
consistency and to the daring bravery OF the allied
forces.
The naval military Preparations for the ensuing
year have necessarily occupied my serious at
tenlnn; but while determined I" omit I'D effort
which could give vigor to the operations OF the
war, have deemed it my duty not to decline any
overtures which might reasonably afford pros
pect of n safe and honorable peace According
y when the Emperor of Austria lately offered 10
myself and my august ally, the Emperor of the
French to employ his good offices with the En-
peror If Ru >-a, with IA view to eudeavor to bring
about an alnicabe adjustment of the matters at
issue between the contending powers. l. in con
cert with my allies, agreed to accept she offer
thus made, and have the satisfaction to inform
you that certain conditions have been agreed up
on which hope may prove the foundation OF
general treaty Of peace. Negotiations TOR such IA
treaty will shortly be opened ut Paris.
There are many subjects connected with inter-
nal improvements, which | recommend to your
attentive consideration.
The difference which exists in several inpor-
portuut particulars between she commercial laws
of Scotland and those of the other parts Of the
United Kingdom. has occasioned Inconvenience
to IA large triton Of my subjects engaged in
trade. Measures will be proposed 10 you. for
remcdying this evil.
NlraS will be also proposed to you for i'm
proving the laws relative to partnership. by sim
plifvng those laws aud thus rendering more ca
~ the employment of capital in commerce..
The system undcr which merchant shipping is
liable to pay local dues and passing tolls has
been the subject Of much complaint. Measures
viii b. proposed to you for atfordng ralief in
gard to these matters
Other important measures for imposing the law
in Great Britain aid Ireland will be proposed to
you, which doubt not will receive your attentive
consideration.
Upon these and all otler matters upon which
you may deliberate. tervently pray that the
blessing, Of Divine Providence may favor your
councils and guido hem to the promotion of the
great object of nv nnvarying solioitude, the well
tarr and happiness of my people.
In concluding these negotiations, shall be
careful not to lose sight of the objects for which
the undertak en-. and | shall deem it
right in no degree TO relax my naval and militia
ry preparations until satisfactory treaty of
peace shall have been concluded. Although the
war in which am engaged brought on by
events in the South of Europe, my attention has
not been withdrawn from the state of things III
the North and i'll conf junction with the Emperor
Of the French, | have concluded with the King
Of Sweden and Norway, treaty containing de-
ten>ive engagements applicable a. his dominions
and tending 10 the preservation OF the balance
ofpower in that part Of Europe.
have also concluded treaty Of friendship.
commerce aud nnvgaf ION with the Republic of
Chill.
have given directi ons that these treaties shall
he laid before vnu.
Gentlemen Of the House Of Commons.
The estimates for De en>aipg year viii be laid
before you. You will find :kem framed in such
II manner to provide tor the exgencies of
war, if peace should unfortunately not be con
cuded.
Ny Lords and Gentlemen.-It is gratifying
to m" To 90 serve that notwithstanding the war
and the burdens and sacrifices which it has I'M
hvoidahy imposed upon people, the re.
sources of my Empire remain unimpairpd.
] rely with co ati ienee on the manly spirit and
enlightened p lrot>m of my loyal subject. for a
continuance of ,hat support which they have 50
nobly afforded me; aud they may he assured
that shall not call upon thrm for axcrions be.
yond what may be- required by IA due regard for
the great int rests the hnnDs and the dignity of
the empire.