The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-02-11

the parties themselves or by the mediation Of an,
other friendly power, peace should be restored tn'
objects which I have had in view Will be equall,
attained.
The discomfort prevailing in some of the prov
inces of the Turkish Empire has broken out in &C
tual insurrection in Crete. In common with my
allies, the Emperor Of the French and the Empe
ror of Russia, have abstained from any actice IN
terference in these internal disturbances, but joint
efforts have been directed to bringing about i'm
proved relations between the Porte and it's Chris
tian Subjects not inconsistent with the sovereign
rights of the Sultan.
The protracted citations which arose out of the
acceptance by Prince Charles bf Hohenzollern o1
the Governorship of the Danubian Principalities
have been happily terminated by an arrangement
which has been sanctioned BY the concurrence OF
all the Powers signatories of the treaty OF 1856.
Resolutions in favor Of o more intimate union OF
the Provinces of Canada, Nova scotie and New
Brunswick haye been passed by their several Legls-
latures, and delegates duly authorized, and repre-
senting all classes Of colonial party and opinion,
have concurred in the conditions upon which such
an union may be best effected in accordance with
their Wishes A bill will be submitted to you which,
BY the consolidation OF colonial interests and re.
sources, will give strength to the sovereign provn
ces as memhars of the same empire, and animated
have heard>with deep SORROW that the calamity
of famine pressed heavily on my SUBJECTS 10 some
parts of India Instructions were issued to my
Gover1snent in that country to make tho utmost
e1ertios to mitigate the distress which prevailed
during he autumn Of last year. The blessings Of
an abundant harvest has since that time improved
the condition Of the suffering districts.
The persevering. efforts and unscrupulous asser-
tions Of reasonable consprators have, during the
persons in Ireland and the apprehensions Of the
loyal population; but the firm and temperate exer-
else Of the powers intrusted to the Executive and
the hostility manifested against the conspiracy bs
men OF all classes and deeds, have greatly tended
to restore public confidence, and have rendered
hopeless any attempt to disturb the general tran
guilty. trust that you will consequently be en-
abled to dispense with the continuance Of any OK
ceptiona legislation for that part OF my donanions
acknowledge with deep thanktalness TO Al
mighty God, the great decrease which has taken
place in the cholera and in the pest which has at
tackled our cattle. But the continued prevalence
of the Latter in some foreign countries, and it's oc-
casonal reappearance In this, will render necessa-
ry Bomo special measures OF precaution; and l
Increased attention to those sanitary measures
which experience has shown to be tho beat preven-
tive. Estimating as Of the highest Importance an
adequate su oply Of pure and wholesome water, 1.
have directed the issue Of o commission to inquire
into The best means OF permanently securing such
a supply for the metropolis ald for the principal
towns in the deasely peopled DISTRICTS OF the king
dom.
Gentlemen Of the House OF Commons I have
directed the estimates for the ensuing year to be-
laid before you. They have been prepared with
due regard to economy and the requirements Of
the public service. You will, am assured, give
your ready assent to moderate expenditure cal
culated to improve the condition OF nay soldiers
and to lay the foundation OF en- efficient Army OF
Reserve.
My Lord and Gentlemen Your attention will
again be called to the state Of the representation
Of the population in Parliament, and trust that
your deliberations conducted In spirit OF modera-
lion and mutual forbearance, may lead to the adop-
lion OF measures which, without undue disturb
ance of tho balance Of political power, shall freely
extend the elective franchise.
The frequent occurrence OF disagreement be-
Tween the employers OF labor and their workmen,
causing much private suffering and public loss,
outrage and violence, has induced me to issue
commission to inquire into and report upon the
Of the trades-uni0ns and other socie
hes, whether Of worlmen or employers. with pow
Or to suggest any improvement OF the laws for
you for Parliamentary powers, which Will be ne
cessary to make this inquiry effective: have dir
rected bills to be laid before you for the extension
Of other trades Of the beneficial provisions Of the
factory acts cpeciaily reported by the Royal Com
of better regulation according to the principle Of
these acts, Of workshops where women and chill
lren are largely employed.
The conditions OF the mercantile marine mas at
racted my serious attention. Complaints are
made that the supply of seamen is deficient, and
tho provision for their health and discipline IN
board ship are imperfect. Measures viii be sub
nitted to you with view to increase the efficiency
# this important service.
have observed with satisfaction the relaxation
'ecently introduced into the navigation laws OF
Trance. I have expressed to the Emperor my
eadiness to submit to Parliament proposal for
he extinction, on equitable terms, OF the exempt
ion from local charges on shipping which ara still
Bh ports and have in anticipation Of this step al
eady admitted British ships to the advantages OF
he new law.. A bill upon this subject will forth |
gith be laid before you.
a bill will also be submitted to you for making |
,etter provision for the arrangement OF the affairs
# railway companies which are unable to meet en-
,agements
Measures will be submitted to you for improv-
ng the management OF the sick and other poor in I
he metropolis, and for redistribution of some OF
he charges for relief therein.
Your attention will also be called to the amend
nent Of the law Of Bankruptcy, to the consolidation
Il the Courts of Probate and Divorce and Adj
niralty, md to the means Of disposng with
,rsater dispatch and frequency of the increasing
BUSINESS in the Superior Courts Of Common Law
md at the Assizes.
The relations between landlord and tenant in
reland have engaged my Intention, and bill will /
70 laid before you which, without interfering with
he rights Of property, will offer direct encourage
loldng, and provide simple mode Of obtaining
for permanent Improvement.
I commend to your careful consideration these i
nd other measures which will be brought before
'ou, and pray that your labors may, under the
i the country, and the happiness of my people.
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ELEGANT DREssEs.-The second reception, given
y General Grant, in Washington, last Wednesday