The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-26

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The Opening of the Reformed Parliament. |.

The Opening of the Reformed Parliament.
LONDON, Dec. IL, 1865.
The new reformed Parliament assembled on Thurs
day at Westminster Palace, and when went in to
see the members found number Of very porty,
comfortable, conservative looking gentlemen, In
stead of the collection OF roughs and revolutionists
whose election predicted at the time OF the pas
sage OF the Reform bill. few gentlemen IN cooked
hats and flaming scarlet robes and the new Lord
Chancellor, Sir Page Wood in his judges dress-for
he has not yet received his new title OF Lord Hath
erey officially -acted q commission the part OF
royalty and declared the Parliament open. Mr.. Den
nson, liberal, forthwith elected speaker unan-
imously, the new Lord Advocate proposing him
the part OF the liberals, and Mr. Walpoe, formerly
Home Secretary seconding him on the part OF the
conservatives. None OF the members of the new
Ministry were present, having lost their seats by
accepting Office. Mr. Disraeli headed his colleagues
on the opposition benches. There crowd or
people outside and considerable cheering for Glad
stone and groans for the tories
Yesterday the proceedings we're very formal.
Black Rod appeared in the Commons and
summoned the Speaker and the members TO
the bar OF the House OF Lords. Then came
the usual schoolboy and rush the part OF the
Commoners, and Black Rod Speaker and members
burst into the House OF Lords pemell The speaker
was dressed In evening costume, but did not his
robe. In front OF the throne. but behind the WOO
sack. were seated the Lord thancelpr-still IN his
judges dress-the Duke OF Argyle Earl Kimberley,
Earl de Grey and Lord sydney the royal commits
sion-the last four peers being again aitired most
RorgeOnRly In scarlet robes and cooked hats. The
following strange Instrumentation will remind
many Americans OF their experiences IN the sons
OF Maa-tnen took place. Mr.. Dennison, the
Speaker, advanced. bowed and said:-
My LoRDs-I have TO acquaint your lordships that
In obedience to her Majesty's commands and
cording 10 their undoubted rights and privileges.
the Commons have proceeded to the choice ol n
M mr. ant m n knV
with all humility, 10 her MaJesty's gracious approba-
ton.
inc LORD CHANcEIIoR-Mr Dcnson. we are com.
mandei 10 assure you that her Majesty ~ fully
sensible or your zeal for the public service and your
ample suflciency 10 execute the arduous dvtles
which her faithful Commons have selected you TO
discharge mat she does most readily approve and
Tie sPEAKrR-i submit myself with all humility
and gratitude 10 her Majestys most gracious com
1nands; and IL Is now my duty, IN the name and on
behalf Of the Commons OF the United Kingdom. 20
lay aim to all their ancient and undoubted rights
aud privileges most iumbly petition her Majesty
Tor freedom ~ speech in debate freedom from arrest
for heir persons and seryants-above all for free
dom OF access TO her Majesty when occasion may
shall be put on all their proceedings. And, with
regard 10 myself, pray that II should be
committed u may be imputed to myself, and not TO
her Majestyis loyal Commons
rhe fioRD CHANcELIOR-Mr. Speaker VIC have II
further in command 20 inform you that her Majesty
dota most readily confirm all the rights and pryi-
ieges winch nave ever been granted or confirmed by
her r0vai predecessors on her Commons. With
Eld - yourself str, Inough ner MAJESTY ~ sensible
TIA You stand In no need Of such assurance, her
MAesy Will ever put the most favorable construc-
u0h UPON your words and actions.
Monaeriny now me Queen, who 10 still A. Windsor,
coud have 80 soon heard the speech Of Speaker
nehnlson aud prepared her reply. the new members
VI me Commons rushed back 10 their own hall,
,alI.hg tae speaker along with them, and there the
.lil'atOit ceremonies completed by the follow
w "nqres. which the speaker delivered standing,
~ sn s Doh"g on ms head but without his robes
nave p report TO the House that in the other
her irsdnanent her Majesty was pleased by
sIn,se ,na,,s y, 70 approve the choice which the
House mair ~ myself 10 be their Speaker. then
.el, ;sn,e ahd On their behalf LAID claim to the
aesYsninsau nsr MAJESTY OF all their ancient rights
ron arrest OF Their persons and servants access 60
me presence OF ner Majesty whenever occasion
should require. and that the most "a var,Ilo go,
sfne'ion wGs &C. be put on all their proceed,nos. al
which her Majesty by the said Iornyoiss e,o -
a 90 to allow AMI confirm in as annie ma ae,,
lie.e manner az mas ever been allowed or con.