The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-02-21
The Canada's Aail..-Ths Queen. Speech.

The Canada's AaiL-Ths Queens Speech
Bosros Feb. 2OThe Canadas mails despatched by
this mornings train The following is Queen Victoras
address on the opening of Parliament January 81:
NY GENTLEMEN, Since the close of the last
signal and Important sebasopo the great strong
hold Of Russia In the Black has yielded to the
The naval and military preparation. for the ensuing
have necessarily OCCUPIED serious attention. but whs de
rsons war ha~e deemed duty not to
any overture which might reasonably afford prospect Of
and ssS .as n9:a as
Emperor Russia with view to endeavor to bring about
amcabe adjustment Of the matters at between the
contesting powers, concert with allies agreed TO &C
cep the thus made and have the satisfaction to inform
that certain conditions have bcen agreed which
hope may the foundation Of general treaty
NEGOTIATIONS for such treaty will shortly be opened At
lose sight the objects for which the under
taken and shall deem right in degree to relax my ma
peace shall have been concluded Although the in which
engaged brought by events In the South OF Eu
things IL the North and in with the Emperor
the French have concluded with the King OF Sweden and
Bic to S and to the
balance of power in that part Of Europe.
have also concluded treaty Of friendship, commerce.
and navigation with the republic Of Chill.
fore you S'' 4''''''1' '' ~
the ensuing year will be laid before You will find them
framed in such to provide for the e1gencies Of
My Lords and Gentlemen: 1t Is gratifying 70 me to OBJ
that notwithstanding the and the burdens and sac
the re.eares q my empire remain uninpaired rely
confidence e the manly spirit and enlightened patriotism, q
they have . nobly afforded me, and they may be as,
sured that shall call upon them for sIerons beyond
the honor, and he dignity Of the empire
There are many subjects connected with internal i'm
which recommend to your attentive consdera
ton. VI
The difference which exist, in several important psrou
lars between the commercial laws Of Scotland and those Of
Measures win Be proposed to you for rensdyinE The evil.
thus rendering easy the employment Or capital in
The system under which merchant shipping liable pay
local and passing tolls has been the Of much com
plant Measures viii be proposed to you for aordng relief
Other mpsrt.n. measures 70, improving the 4. in Great
not @ will receive your attentive confederation.
Upon these and all other matters upon which you may de-
denoe may favor your councils guide them the pro-
Of the great object Of unvaryng solicitndehe
welfare of and happiness Of my people
Market.
NEw YorK Feb 20-Flour IL Rrm-saes OF s. 500 bbs. !;
straight State, ST. good Ohio, - Ia southern, 80 H.
Wheat dooping-saes Of 800 bushels southern red VI 81
Corn has decnedsaes of 200 bushels western mixed II
cents Pork firm sales nj 800 bbls. mess SIS %. Beef
/. Of $50 bb Chicago repacked at S u.s.
Lard IL rmsales of bbls. l0k cents. Whisky has
decned-salss Of $50 bbls. Ohio at 2sl cents.
BAurrmoaE, Feb 20.-Flour 10 dull-salos Of Howard
street at 81 SOL Ohio nominaly the price City Mills
has dscned-sales at 81. Wheat has declined cents
good 10 prime reds, 81 so 81 co. good TO prime whites
81 So 81 g. Corn unchanged and sales sma-whte
and yellow at IS 81 cents Provisions still inactive
Mess pork, $40 25j primo pork, sl4 sh 80. Bacon 10
generally unchanged, and sales confined TO the trade
shoulders sold for 81 cents; Sides % cenj hsms, nv
lax centsths market IL steady. Lard In bbs 10I
4. Laas lIiL nents huckets. reaned. az oenta.