Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-08-11
ENGLAND.
British Parliament PrOrOgued-
speech from the Queen.


LONDON, Aug. 1O.-The following is the
Queens speech, delivered to-day by the
Royal Commission, upon the occasion of
the prorogation Of Parliament:
My Lords and Gentlemen: The state of
public business enables me to release your
attendance upon Parliament. l continue
IS receive, from all foreign powers, assur-
ances of their good viii and friendship;
but 1 have witnessed with great pain and
grief, on both domestic and foreign grounds,
the recent outbreak of war between two
powerful nations, allied to this country.
My best exertions have been used to avert
this great calamity. 1 shall now direct
constant and anxious attention to a strict
observance Of neutrality. have cheerfully
assented to measures matured by your wis
dom to enlarge the powers of the Execu-
tive, not only for the discharge of interna-
tional duties, but for the prevention of
acts injurious to the interests of this coUn-
try. l shall make every endeavor to check
the operation of the causes leading to the
enlargement of the area of conflict and shall
contribute if opportunity offers to the resto-
ration of an early and honorable peace
have rendered to the belligerent pow
ers treaties indentical in form, which will
give additional security to Belgium against
the hazards of war on her frontier The
treaty has been signed by Count Bernstaff
for the North German Confederation, and
the French Envoy has signifed that he
has authority to sign the corresponding in
strument, and the receipt of full power
therefor Other powers. parties 10
the treaty of 1889 have been invited, and
they are likely to accede to the engage
mentS.
The shocking murders in Greece have
produced painful impression to Europe,
and have drawn attention to serious evils
existing in that country. Very unremit.
ting efforts will be directed to secure a
complete and searching inquiry into the
facts.
Gentlemen Of the House of Com
mons, l thank you for the liberal provi-
sions made by you for the ordinary service
of the year, and for the additional supplies
Of men ard money voted in view of the
altered circumstances of the continent.
The revenue gives promise to meet the
new changes thus created without revising
the proper balance of revenue and expen-
dIture.
The Irish Question.
The act for the repression of agrarian
| has answered its purpose thus far. A..
From the act regulating the occupation
of land ! anticipate the restoration of
peaceful relations between the landlord
and tenant, and of confidence and benevo-
lence. The legislation duly protecting
life and property 1 hope now is more easy,
and l rely on the loyalty and affection Of
my Irish subjects.
Education. etc.
1 have been pleased to concur in the bill
for national education in England, a new
| guarantee for the moral and social well
being Of the nation, and its prosperity and
| power.
The naturalization act, and that for the
| extradition Of criminals, tend to strengthen
our friendly relations with other powers.
The act regulating enlistments for short
times, l hope will increase the efficiency of
the forces, promote the welfare of the
! soldiers, and provide for the nation a re-
serve, well trained and in arms, and ready
| in emergency to return to their standards
I bid you farewell for the recess with
earnest prayer that.when again summoned
! l may rejoice with you on the reestablish-
ment of peace in Europe.
Minor Matters.
Tne first report of Gambia having won
the Queens cup in New York caused much
exultation. The deception was bitterly
J denounced.
The Admiralty contracdicts the report
| that the iron clads Northumberland and
Agincourt were unable to obey order to 80
to sea on short notice for want of stores.
Mr.. Thornton, Minister to Washington,
has been Uuade knight of the Bath.
The statue of Earl Carlisle was yesterday
/ unveiled at Brampton.
A fire at Rotterdam destroyed cargo Of
tea brought by the Bristow.