Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1862-02-22
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AMERICAN AYsAIRs-rHE QUEENS sPE

AMERICAN AEFAIRS-THE QUEENS SPEECH
NEw YoSK, Fob'y lS.-The steamer Kangaroo, from
Liverpool has arrived with additional intelligence FRI m
Europe.
Tee Rebel steamer Nashville when last seen, on the
evening Of the Srd outside the Needles steAming
down the Channel, The o. $. steamer Tuscarora still
remained IN Cowes Roads the evening of The 4th-
There confirmation Of the report that another fed
sra vessel supposed be the Brooklyn, cruising oil
the Isle OF Wsn There surnses OF three Das;ed
paddle-seamer supposed 10 be prVateer, having been
seen OF Cape Clear.
Al the an1ull meeting Of the Liverpool Chamber Ct
Commerce the bcctAing Of Charleston harbor was very
st,ougly denounced ard the efficiency OF the blockade
questioned but continued nonnie; vention WAS genCr-
ay approved letter read from Mr.. Golden shoE-
iag permanent importancs Of settling the question Of
bLcereut rights aud the necessity Tor Eng and agreeing
to tie American doctrine relative TO private property at
Madrid correspondent, under date of the 9Th inst
says she Sumter is ss st. Roche rot having funds
| 20 pay the expenses incurred there.
The United States Cousul had given barqCei Of ga
d. 20 tie former prisoners Of the Sumter Tcasts we're
| given 70. "Amsrica" and the " Y ieen Of Spain"
Toe American Minister, Mr.. Adams, does not conceal
his indignation ct Lord RUssells letter 10 the Admiralty
relative 10 the OF British ports There is also con-
siderable difference in political circles as 10 the policy
AID psopriety Of the act.
IL "a asserted that the allies are detem mined that their
armies shall march the Capital Of Mexico Ne II month
=
Archduke Ma1inilian will DO rendered the throne CT
M.xcO.
No French troops sre under orders for MEXICO, and
/. ass .rtsd that the French Government is determined
TO revise aud modify the navigation laws
The Paris Bourse has been firm, but closed dull at 7li
4Os.
Popular demonstrations have occurred at Florence and
Parma against the Popes temporal power, ard 10 favor
Of Victor Emmanuel.
The Official Austrian Gazette treats absurd the idea
that VI META be ceded by Austria
ruE QUEES's SPEECH
Nv Lords and Gebtlemen-We are commanded by her
TO assure you that her Majesty persuaded that
you will deeply participate 10 the N c!ion by which her
Nsiesty a. been Whslmed by the cAlamitous, ~
timely and rreparabe loss OF her beloved consort, Who
has been her comfort and support IL has been sooth
log TO her Majesty while su ring most acuiely under
Ibis Aafu dspensaiol Of ProVidsnce TO receive from
classes Of Der SUI the cordial ASSURANCES oil
their sympatl with her sorrow.
Toe wrongs com mited by various parties oy s1ccez
sye Governments in Mexico upon foreign residents With
IA xiean tOnitory and for which sa'isfcury re-
dress could be obtained have led TO the conclusion oil
O)ayentoa between her Msjesty, the Emperor OF the
FcneS and the Of Spaia for the purpose Of regu
lAd a combine occupation of the coast OF Mehieo
With view 70 obtain that redress which has nitherto
bee Withheld. That convention and the papers re-
| l.tins 70 that subj CT will be laid before you.
Alter referring 70 Mexico and China the address cor
| clubs;
her Maj sy regrets that in some paris OF the United
Kiogaom aud in certain braDch,s OF Industry temporary
causes have produced considerable pressure and pr'Va
oo but We rave TessDn 70 believe that TIE general
oo1d ton Of the eouary s sound aud sTs actory Her
ni,s con6d ntly CONNER d the general interests oil
toe nation to your VS. lem and your care She fervent
/, prlys that the blessings Of Almighty God may attend
your del btrato $ and may guide them to the promo
TO Of the y, lfAre and hAppne OF her people
| We are commanded 10 sure you that sle looks WIN
| confidence TO your s : a. and advice.
Her Maj vs. liiio 5 With all the European powers
n,ioue 20 be friendly and srsactory, and Her Jes
~ truss there is no reason TO apprehend any DIS uro
snce Of the peace Of Europe.
A question OF great Importance, which m'gnt cave
Lad TO very serious d sequences, arose oeEeen
and the Governments Of the United states osine
"A seizure ard fore bic removal Of -four passengers IRON
on board British mail packet BY the comnAnoer o.
ship Of war Of the United Stats That qa'shon nS'
been satisfactorily settled by the restoration o. me Pc
sengers to BHs protection and by dsayoWai oy tn'
Utited States GJverumsnt OF the act OF violence com
mitted by their naval officer The friendly r. lsuohi
between Her and the President OF the unl1ec
Stats are therefore unmpaired
Her Maj Willir ely appreciates the LOYALTY and pat
rotisn which have been manifested on this oeets on D,
Hem isys North American subjects