The Washington union., 1857-05-20
BY TELEG II A p H.

Three Days Later from Europe --Arripal Of Me Niagara
HALIFAX, May 19.-Parament opened on the 7th inst.
The following is the Queens speech:
LoGDs AND GENTLEMEN We are commanded to inform
you that her Majesty avas herself of the earliest oppor
tunty of having to your advice and assistance
after the dissolution of the last Parliament Her Majesty
hopes there will be found sufficient time during the pres
ent session to enable you to deal satisfactorily with var
important matters which occupied the attention of
the late Parliament
We are commanded to inform you that the aspect of
affairs of Europe gives wegrounded confidence in the
continuance of peace All the main stipuations of the
treaty of Paris have been carried into execution and it is
hoped that what remains to be done in regard to those
matters will be speedily accomplished.
Negotiations the subject Of differences between
Prussia and the Swiss confederation in regard to the af
fairs of Neufchatel drawing to close and will her
Majesty trusts be terminated by arrangement salts
factory to all parties.
The negotiations in which her Majesty engaged with
the of Honduras in regard to Central Amer
ican affairs not yet closed
Her Majesty commands to express regret that at the
latest advces the difficulties between the high Commis
soner of China and her Majestys civil and naval Off
GERS remained unadusted but her Majesty has sent to
China penpotentiary fully instructed to deal with all
matters Of difference, and that penipoentiary viii be
supported by adequate military and naval force in the
event of such assistance becoming necessary.
We are commanded by her Majesty to inform you that
the treaty of peace between her Majesty and the Shah of
Persia signed in Paris the 4th of March by her
Maestys ambassador and the ambassador of the Shah
be laid before you as atfcations shall have been
exchanged
We are commanded to inform you that her Majesty, in
conjunction with several European powers, concluded
treaty with the King of Denmark for the redemption of
the Sound dues. This treaty, together with separate
convention between her Majesty and the King of Den
mark completing the arrangement, will be laid before
YOU and her Majesty will for fulfilling
the arrangements thereby contracted to be submitted for
your consideration.
The speech then refers at length TO business matters of
local nature and closes by congratuatng Parliament
the continued webeng and contcnment of her people,
and the progressive development of productive industry
throughout her dominions.
The Marquis of Townsend moved and the Earl of Ports
mouth seconded the address in the House of Lords Mr..
Dobson and Mr. Buchanan did the in the House Of
Commons. There opposition in either house.
In London the Russian railway subscription closed
The scheme reported TO have been very unsuccessful
The Grand Duke Constantine is to visit England.
IL is reported that the Fast India Company has decided
TO take limited part in the operations in China and
place fleet under Admiral Scymour's orders
FRANCE.
The Minister Of the Marine has suspended his prepara-
tons for the despatch of troops to China.
Advices from Persia state that the Russian minister at
Teheran il trying TO prevent the Shahs assent to the
treaty Of peace with England.
Adyices show very great improvement in the specie
resources in the Bank of France
The Americans in Paris had rendered Senator Sumner
public dinner, which he declined.
SPAIN
Portions Of Spain were much disturbed and Malaga
had been placed In state Of siege Seven ships-owar
under orders TO sail from Cadiz with troops for Ha
vana.
It is reported that the French government have re-
ceived from Sardinia communication indicating an
early resumption of diplomatic relations with Austria