New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-02-18
GREAT BRITAIN,

Queen Vctofia opened Parliament in person, on
the Sd. ,
state Of the country, snc On Inc progress made IN
India. .,
On foreign affairs il says: II receive from all
foreign powers assurance, Of freddy feelings. To
cultivate and confirm these feelings, 10 maintain
nyiola,e the faith of oar public treaties, and con-
tribute fer my influence can extend, TO the
preservation of general peace, are the objects OF my
uIcoasiDg sOhctude.'
Tie oIcusion Of the treaties In regard to the Prn-
cipalties ard ore Of commerce with Rassis, are no.
tced and tie latter is referred TO indication OF
the complete establishment of friendship between
the two countries.
The treaties with China and japan are mentioned
a. proDiiing great commercial advantages.
Satisfaction is expressed st the abolition by France
Of Negro emigration the esst coast of Africa and
that toe pending negotiations give promise OF total
abandonment Of the 81 stem.
In respect TO Mexico The speech says, tie stat, Of
the Republic Of Mexico distracted by civil wars, has
Induced pe to carry my forbesraooe TO the utmost
limit in regard to the wrongs and td entities to which
British resideLts have been subjected NJ the hsnds OF
the conteLding psIes They have at length been car
ried to such extent that have been compelled to
give Instructions to the commander of the naval
forces in those to demand, and if necessary, to
enforce repaTaton.
Increased expenditure on the navy is asked on &C.
count ftbe universal introduction of steam power into
naval warfare.
The rest Of the speech is devoted to locsl matters
and among the measures promised are Parliamentary
refum and a new bankruptcy law.
Addresses in response TO the speech were agreed to
in both Houses.
Earl Melville in the House Of Lords and Lord Pal
meroton in the House Of Commons, complained OF the
silence in regard to the threatening state Of the Italian
question and other matters Of interest.
Lord Derby and Mr.. D'Israel expressed their con-
fderce il the maintenance OF peace.
Warlike rumOrs were still in circulation, but nothing
decisive was known.
The steamship City Of Manchester left Liverpool for
New-IoIk en- the % inst.
Tire features Of her were as follows:
Warlibe preparations going forward actively in
France, but the Ministerial journals recommended
TO keep silent on the subject
The latest letters speak CT the war symptoms being
decidedly on tie increase.
Great anxiety was felt for the Emperors speech at
the opening Of the Legislature the 9TH. 1t was
rumofed that he is preparing surprise for the world,
and that war is certain.
The Minister Of the Colonies had decided that the
immigration Of Africans shall be superseded by
Chinese.
There were rumors in England of extensive warlike
preparations including three thousand men Tor the
Navy. ~ r
Tie marriage Of Prince Napoleon and the King OF
Ssrdipis's daug liter was celebrated at Tarn on the
goth 3Ob ard the bridal party started forthwith for
Paris.
Turin letters say that matters looked slightly more
pacific there. =,
The Austrian six million loan has heeu introduced in
London II bears five per cent interest. IL was
quoted al discount for some time but suddenly I'M.
proved and closed at small premium.