The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-22

tall Life Guards with magnificent mous,actes and fash
ing sabres The House itself resplendent with spark
ling and the gayest The upper benches
usually occupied by peers, were assigned this
sion ladies rank and arstocrac connection lower
tiers being reserved for such members the
Upper House chose 10 attend. The thin line of Sena
tors who mustered some fifty sixty IN number all
tired their scarlet and ermne robes formed appro
prate border the brilliant parterre composed OF tho
ialrcr portion OF the assemblage The Corps diploma
qne, who attended IN great force and Included the
and picturesque costumes, heightened the enect Of
the imposing by the array 81 their stars
collars. ribbons of various orders These distinguish
ed vsters who comprised among their number the am
France and Turkey ana the Ministers Of the
United States SARDINIA, Prussia, Austria, Greece, Bel
GUM Brazil. &c accommodated with seats immc.
daely above the front episcopal bench Upon the wool
sack sat the Lord Chancellor in close proximity to whom
Baron Pollock, Lord Chief Justice Cockburn, Mr.. Justice
Coleldge Mr. Justice Cresswell, Boron Bramxe Baron
pccrs present were also noticed the Duke Of Cambridge
the Duke OF Newcastle, the Earl OF Carlisle Lord Camp
BELL the Earl Of Hard~cke and Lord Stanley Of Aderiey
The hierarchy OF the church was represented by the
Archbishop Of Canterbury and the Bishops OF london,
Oxford St Davii's, Rpon and Meath. At later stage
rnce Frederick William Of Prussia arrived and engaged
conversation for some time with the Duke OF Cambridge
His Royal Hgness appeared ia the uniform OF Prssian
military officer, and wore q broad Grange sack and
several stars The Princess Royal accompanied by the
Princess Mary of Cambridge, followed shortly after
wards, and their Royal Highnesses, who were at
ired in court mourning, took their seats III front OF
twas now quarter pas. O'Clock, and general expec
ancy was at its height when the gorgeous procession OF
herads pursUvans, pages, officers of the royal house
hold great officers Of State length swept and the
whole assembages rose to greet the arrival
Of Her Majesty. The Queen was attended by the Prince
Consort whom she gave her hand and lei by the
Prince the throne Prince Albert then took his seat
the left cf Her Majesty aud on the side Earl
Granville bearing the sword of state the right Of the
Sovereign the Murqus OF Winchester with the cap
OF maintenance, and the Marquis OF !ansdowne bearing
the upon velvet cushion. The other Ministers
and officers Of State also arrayed in close proximity
TO the throne
mson robe Of state em6roaersd with sold ana skirt
of white and gold.
Her Majesty having graciousiy signiHcd her pleasure
that the assenbage should again be seated the Cshc. OF
the Back Rod received the Queens commands 10 summon
to the royal the members OF the House OF Com
In few minutes afterwards the Speaker in his
official robes accompanied by Lord Palmerson ana con
siderable portion Of The lower Chamber, made his a.
pearancc Some little confusion occurred through the
rush made By the representatives OF the people to obtain
places at .hf r ordshp bar the dimensions OF which are
far too limited 10 admit of large gathering OF comnoners
State occasions hui, order having been restored her
Majesty proceeded, amid solemn silence, to deliver the
SPEECH FROM THE THRONE.
My LORDS And GENTLEMEN
Circumstances have recently arisen connected with the
10 call Parliament together before the usual time
The failure of certain joint stock banks and Of
mercial firms produced such extent Of drus ~ led me
toauhorze ministers To recommend TO the directors Of
which appeared necessary alaying The prevalent
biW for indamniqrin thas. Who advised and those @c
adop, it, viii be submitted Cor your consideration
of commercial rsnacons in general has occasoned dmi
h9 enr cannon @ 10 be AMENDED with much local. distress
trust however tina this evil may not he o. long dur uon
pleased Divine Providence viii hope in
some degree mitigate the suterngs which this state Of things
While deeply deplorc The severe suffering which any
of my subjects in india have been exposed ana while !!
greye for the extensive bereavements and sorrow which II
wh have aensed heroic
tons Of the comparatively small forces which have been
powerui renforeeme Despatched from hs country
trust speedily complete the suppression OF Ibis widely
neers courage acton .her endurance pri,
ton fatigue and the ELECTS Of climate the hish s ana
energy Of the commanders have excited M wames ami
civilians placed difcly and danger have as
s a hfse at nd s aS@dse r. some Instances
II satisfactory TO know that the genera, mass OF the
While The most considerable Of The nre pruces have acted
In the most friendly manner and have rendered important
have directions tina, papers relating to these matters
The affairs Of my Ess Indian domnions will REQUIRE your
serious consideration and them your earnest
The nations Of Europe in he til, blessings
of peace, which nothing seems hkey 10 disturb III. -, .
shane P hs 2. me r,bf1 earr,es n," e,seen
and the Persian forces have evacuated the territory Of He
6TSIisns o. rns aors, 2, & m s ..r
shall prepared he purpcse q being laid before YOU
They viii be framed with careful regard to The exgorcesof
NV foRDs Asp GrsrlrxrN-
Your attention will be called 10 the laws which eguaie
representation Of he people in Parliament wha SIC" e
onsder what amendInens may be safely and bene'eiay
Measures will submitted your sideraou for
and also for consoiaiIne and amending several important
confidently commit 10 your wisdom the grea, interests of
empire and feryeniy pray that the blessing ~ lmrh
those ends which dearest % my hearhe hap
The speech, which was delivered IL thai clear aud Dis
,not Of voice for which the royal elecgon Is dstn
gushed, loving been concluded, Her Ma.sy rose and,
hrrA MI IN
the House The entire ceremony, after the arrival az the
sovereign, did not last than quarter Of hour
The brilliant assembagc then dispersed, and the sitting
OF the House suspended Till five o'clock.
Their lortshps assembled al five O'c'ocS but, the
usually limited. After the LAPSE Of some minutes, Earl
Granville the Duke Of Argyll the Marquis Of Landowne,
the Earl Of Carlisle Fart Gray and the Duke Of Newcas
uewho, IA consequence Of his recent accident carried
his arm IN sng-cncrcd and took their seats upon the
ministerial side OF the House. while the opposite benches
were occupied by the Earl OF Derby the Earl Of Mains
hurry lord pedcsdae Tho Earl az Wucbeoa tho Ear OF
Hardwicke. and other peers.
Baron Macauay introduced by Lord Campbell aud Lord
Beper, appeared ard took the oaths.
Ia the House Of Lords the eth instant during the dc
bate the India Arms act, Lord Grey obseryed-Is Il
quite impossible that there may DO Europeans guilty
and Sc deserving Of the scvercSt condemnation that may
be hoaped them 10 be parties TO supplying the
lives II rebellion against them with arms, clear hear
Have heard that OF the subjects OF State
which trembling for Us existence were base enough
TO sell arms is cncmicsS Cicar, hear) Has that not
happened in the United States and Hoands Has II not
happened even in our own country (Hcar, hear)
In both houses Of Parliament Monday, the eth inst
n royal message was received from the Queen recon
mcndng tho besowal OF pension of 81 900 year upon
General Faveock, signal mark Of favor and appro
baton for h. brilliant services in India.
II voted next day by both houses.
In the House Il Lcrds the evening lord ELM
brought forward his movement for information
in regard to tho Arms act and the restriction placed upon
the press India and after debate, 10 which Earl
Granville defended the government Of India from the nj
tacks Of lord marlborough the motion was agreed to-
In the House Of Commons Mr.. LsRorrTusE announced
that the government had determined 10 give fair trial
10 the scheme for procuring guano from the koora Neora
Islands, and had sent ship of there for the purpose
Lord PsIsdKRsoN. upon further Information modified
his statement that the two english engineers imprisoned
NJ Naples Did nothing to complain Of IN their treatment
by Stain that such the now, hut that when
they FIRST imprisoned their treatment most dis
graceful lie sa.d that the accused OF VIC
lang Neapoan law they would have 10 undergo pub.
Vic ,r1 FOR which the ri defence would he afforded
thcm.
The Bank Of England Indemnity bill was debated and
read n second time.
In lie unn.c rnnnliinn ,xaa offered tint The uni.