The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-05-31

LONDON, May 8, 1857.
Polmaon and His POliy-7e Quen's ypeech-TAs Tines
he Organ Of Palmersson-P yomisss Of Reform -kess7s
Dallas and al Maachater-7Ae Piccomiai Falrore
Speculation is ~ emf, and Palmerston has de-
veloped his policy. The Premier yields 70 the known
wishes Of the country, and promises comprehensive re
form bill next year. Mr.. Roebuck had placed his notice
of motion books of the House the subject of the
representation which wosd probably have fur
nshed Ministerial defeat The Queens speech, Of
the most remarkable record o sample Of how much
could be said without meaning anything had been read
the speeches Of the and soconder Of the address
IN reply delivered At the last moment the aspect
or affairs had menacibg that the Premier got
mp and promised that If the House would give him
lease Of ONCE ill next year, the government would be
prepared bring forward reform bill OF their This
was q clever the part Of Lord Palmerson It's
effect stop the rising popularity Of his rva-Lord
John Russeto appessc the independents section Of the
House. and annhilaie for the time the tory opposition
The only matters worthy TO be named in tho Queens
speech are-Frs the expressed intention OF the govern.
men to take for checking fraudulent breaches
OF trust" Second, the congratuaton her Majesty Offers
To Parliament at wnessing the continued well being and
conten,ment Of her people and the progressive devep
of productive industry throughout her doanions
Doubtless her Majesty wtness nothing but conienimen
and well being about her. and perhaps she hears
SUCCESSFUL industry, surely
congratulations the well being OF the people, time
when there are upwards Of persons OF empoy
In London alone, mus, be little on, Of place. Surely
when thousands upon thousands entreatng at the
hands OF governmsn private benevolence the
enable them 10 emgrate this land Of milk honey
where they gain their daily bread AMI where
try industry-is always productive" Il an
Ill chosen time TO felcaic ourselves upon The naion's
menoned Of my former letters the fact that the
o1 S hs Ss Ssd S@v raaes sy %
government. Wtpes~ two signs OF the tines
pardon the wretcheiness CT the pun illustration Of
| my posiunn The world rendering what earth
Pamersion would do with his majority In the House Of
Commons. said his loroship concocung g,ca
scheme OF refrm at Broadlands, while the gay Premier
merely d.spcrng himself In the salons Ionfon
Some intmaed that no would laugh himself through his
difficulties whilst others tcuoaned his lordshps altered
appearance and reiaed scandal about the ner color OF
my lords whiskes and his sudden abstinence from hair
dye. During this period the FINES tho barometer
to tho obscryant 81 coming political events People talked
Of anendmcn, In the frnnclsc tho ballot qualifications OF
members, &c. &C. Tho Tns denounced or quietly
sneered down. every scheme Az time went this pollti
cal barometer Indicated that mn5ters would s1nan
der away lee small modcum Of time 10 q wild effort a.
Parliamentary reform" "That must hang for
time" says this certain index Of coming Aud
What followsS The Qaetn's spcech and Lord Pamcrsns
declaration when defeat stared him In the face that the
time was TOO short TO mature comprehensive measure
dmg the present session OF Parliament but that II tue
house would permit the matter 10 "hang over" govern
mert would bring forth ball next year. Said not right
mcrsitn government
ford faumure hss offended the fms; So you may
al war 4 vacant The Lord Chancellor gave of
fence to this potent power not long sncs, and
.he oon.eaeoce ha, been that he Resignation
up an the victim IL worried cot of place. The Tines
venaed considerable amount Of scandal General
1 Ashhurpham, our commander In China Unfortu.
naiely OF the 7fmx' have been connected
very subordinate capacity with the army, and the
sequenc is that commanding officers are somewhat so
cj1od. fpyf.p In of
lat night condemned this sil uf criticism and defended
the absent General with considerable energy and made
We have news from Persia Of another "elorous battle,
Tho returns sbow sir British soldiers dlss
OF Chatham Rochester fairs. Happily news has also
reached that General 0ftram is last q that
treaty ~ has been signed that he spared
for q time the recurrence ofthcse bloody triuniphs
have sad from the drst that the China had little
or no nuence on tho receo, elections psuraiiha,
many should mink othervfe. me hrt debate In TIE
House Of Commons shows how very much members are
Interested in this question No could be got speak
uron the matter exccp, the seconler Of tho address, who
when be commenced the subject was warned BY fru,a
'en gestures and CALCULATIONS that the House had heard
enough Of the matter.
me present session n Parliament will be- o~cutaea
on certain measures OF law reform, large amount of
private business, enivcned occasionally by discussions
the ballot, he Jews d. abilities. and few ministerial
promises Of better things In future And thus will the
tieveres 81 clever statesmen carry 20 tranquil termna
speech which the aovernmcn,'s oxn organ pronounres
"a speech ~hch certainly did not err the side ~
promse' AZ eat such is the present hope entertained
ny tho msr'y 81 the people, for the independent
members Disposed 10 rest and pass tho frst session
Of ihe new Parliament IN tranquil state, such will per-
init The members 10 settle well 10 Fn hu nsss
The Manchester Art Treasures exhibition IL % be a
eTesi ~ the opening Mr.. nalas Wa almost the
ouy member Of the diplomatic body present Al Stafford,
the next day, Neil Dow who s IN the ncghborhi HE
mtslcn connected with the temperance movement,
present OF the reception Of Prince Albert
There h no general news worth sending n YOU. TIE
Queen has left London aud gone 10 Osborne se OF Wight.
The nehes Of elovcestor vas buried today NJ wndscr
The funeral WAS conducted with great regard n pyary.
me theatres are al closed 10 night b. order Of the lord
thamDerlan The general mourning commefocd yoster
| day, and lasts for ten days.
TIC liecounl las act up quite rorr by her perform
Mre ~ Lucia, IN "luca de Hammer moor at Her Nsestys
thtaue The press IN unanimous awarding this Indy The
TIE very highest position the lyric stage sngui IA
faring ground every time he appears There b noxhior
new IN the theatrical world 70 relate