The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-05-20
ADDITIONAL FOREIGN NEWS.
THE QUEENS SPEECH.

LONDON, May 9th.-Parliament opened on
the 9Th inst. The Queens speech is Us fol- |
lows:
We are commanded to inform you, that |
Her Majesty avails herself of tile earliest OPP |
portunity to have recourse to your advice and
assistance, in regard to affairs which have
arisen since the dissolution of the last Parlia-
ment.- Her Majesty hopes there will be found |
sufficient time, during the present session, to
enable you to deal satisfactorily with the va
rious important matters which occupied your
attention during the late Parliament. We
arc commanded by Her Majesty to inform
you, that the aspect Of affairs in Europe af-
i3rds well grounded confidence in its contin-
ued peace.
All the main stipulations of the treaty Of
Paris have been carried into execution, and il
il hoped what remains to be done, in regard
to those matters, will be speedily accom-
plished.
Negotiations on the subject of the differ
ences between Prussia and the Swiss Confcd-
GRAFTON, in regard to the affairs of Neufchatel,
are drawing to close, by, Her Majesty
hopes, arrangements satisfactory to all par
ties, The negotiations between Her Majesty
of England and the government of Hondu-
ras in regard to the affairs of Central Amer
lea, have not yet been brought to a close.
Her Majesty commands us TO express regret
that ut the latest advices, the difficulties be-
tween the High Commissioner of Chilli and
Her Majesty's naval and civil officers, re-
maincd unadjusted; but Her Majesty has sent
70 f,,li
deal with all matters of difference, and that
the PlcniPotentiary will be supported by ad-
equate military aud naval forces, in the event
of such assistance becoming necessary.
We are commanded by Her Majesty to in
form you, that the treaty of peace between
Her Majesty and the Shah of Persia, was
signed at Paris on the 4th of March, by Her
ambassador at Paris and the ambassador OF
the Shah. This treaty shall be laid before
you as soon as ratifeations are exchanged.
We are commanded to inform you, that
Her Majesty, in conjunction with several Eu-
ropean Powers, will conclude a treaty with
the King of Denmark for the redemption of
tho Sound Dues. This treaty, together with
separate conventions between Her Majesty
and the King of Denmark, contemplating
the arrangements, will be laid before you;
and Her Majesty will cause the measures ne
ccssary for fulfilling the arrangements there
by contracted, to be submitted to your con-
sideration.
The sIsech then refers AT length to business
matters of n local nature. and closes by con-
graduating Parliament on the continued wei
being and eontentnient of her people, and
the progressive Developments of productiv,
Industry throughout her dominions.
The Grand Duke Constantine visits Eng
land.
= The East India Company decides to take
',rrited part in the operations in pima.
LONDON, Saturday, Nay 's.-Advices an
nounce, aUthoritatively, the ratification o
The Anglo Persian treaty by the Shah.
The Times city article says that fund
have entirely recovered from the sudden an
unexpected depression of yesterday. the mar
ket being strengthened by large investmen;
of Exchequer Bills. Stcadiness in foreg
exchanges; demand at bank active.
FRAScK.-Minister Marine suspended
Preparations are being made to dispatc
troops to China. Advices from Paris sho,
very greatimprovements in specie resource
OF the bank OF France. Americans at PAR
rendered Senator Sumner u public dinner
which he declined.
SrAIS.-Portions of Spain disturbed
Malaga placed in state of siege. SIEVE
war vessels under orders to sail from Cadi
with troops for Havana.
PERsn.-Further hostlitics. CITY M
hamerah captured by the British, April 2eti
Pcrsians retreated in. great disorder, with To-
of 500 killed and wounded, ammuni,o
and military stores. British loss trifinc.-
Arab tribes friendly. Schooner Dutra- Ina
driven the large Persian army from their pc
sition before Ahiradz, capturing guns, al
military stores.