Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-08-17
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Paris Press uadsr reserve snnornses the conclusion
Of peace between Germany and Denmark. The terms
arc unknown.
PARLIAMEEr PRoRoGUKD- oUKIE's sPEICH
The British Parliament has been prO!ogued till octo'
Der, with speech from the Queen, from which We copy
some extracts Her Majesty regrets the failure OF the
efforts TO bring about reconciliation between the Ger
man powers and Denmark, and announces the success
OF similar e3rts In the case OF the Hospador OF Aoldo
Wadschla and the Sultan. The address then says:
"Her Majesty deeply lameOts that the civil war In
North AmeriCa has nos been brought to close. Her
Msiesty will continue to observe strict neutrality De
tween the bell gerents and would rejoice at trienciy
recol citation between the contendmg parties
"Hsr Majesty has observed with satisfaction that the
distress which the civil in North America has cres-
ted In some Of the manufacturing districts has to great
extent abated and Her sly trusts that increased
supplies Of tie raw aieHal of industry may be ex-
trsc,ed from countries by which it has hitherto been
sesndly furnished
Alter referring specifically to certain "measures Of
public usefulness" sdoE ted by PaFliAm ant the address
closes as fOll)Ws;
cit has afforded TO her Mel asly the most heartfelt
satisfaction 20 observe the general we'll being and con.
eutment which prevail Il roughout her dominons, and
to remark the progressive increase and development Of
the national resources, ana 10 nnu tHa tSr suncenuJ
providing tor the puEc service you have been able to
mai material dminuon in the taxation OF the coun-
Try -
| Goa returning 20 your respective counties you viii
sti have important duties to perform, especially con
nectsd with the linking together OF the several classes
of the community, and Ter Majesty fervently prays
that the blessing OF Almighty God may attend yeur ex
ertons and guide them the objec. of Der hsjesty:
constant sslctude the WeEar, aud happiness OF her
people"
ENGLAND TO RECOGNIZE MACMILLAN.
| In the House OF Commons on the 70 b July, Mr.
Lsysrd in reply to question By hr. Kinglake, emu
m rated ,hose portions of the States and territories Of
Mexico which have been subj ,ced by the aimy OF the
French, and those which have not yet aeknoWl dyed
| the authority OF the invader.
The policy OF England had been TO recognizes the de
fdcto Government, the condition being that he Gov
ernment should be in possession Of their capital.
| The AIobduke EsIlmiian as at present In possee
sion of the city Of n Ke) end also Of considerable
portion o. tho territory. and Der ssest5s Governs nj
had intuatsd 90 the 60 5ernnont oil t1e Emperor OF
th French that when the Arohduko should be IN Mex
leo and had notified TIE C. 70 the ElSopeSu Powers,
&c vas teir Intention 20 advise tie Y TO r=cognz
] him They Hculd rot wait 20 RGop. that couree uad
the main portion o. the States cad territories still
dar he sway OF Free deaf JaGCz brought within
| ths sut5Crty Of ire ATc7ouke
Tbs London Aruy and Macy; gazette thinks that The
rebels in heir late rad might have taken Baltimore Of
Washington or BATH and that they have LOST Colder
moment.