The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-02-10

QUEEN vICToR1A's sPRECH-wHAT SHE HAS
TO SAY OF THE EUROPEAN wAR-EFaLAND's
NEUTRALITY. .Sl-77'
LONDON, Feb. 9.-The Queen opened the
session OF Parliament to-day in person.
The lords aud commons mustered in finn
force, and there was large attendance OF
spectators. The day was fine, and the
usual military display took place. The
speech had no effect upon stocks. The fol-
lowing are the opening paragraphs Of It:
My. Lords and Gentlemen: AT an
epoch Of such moment to the future for.
tunes Of Europe I am especially DESTROYS
to avail myself of your counsels. The war
which broke out in the month of July be-
tween France and Germany has ragged until
withi In, the last few days with unremitting
and likewise with unexampled force. and
us rayages may be more unless moderation
and foretheught, prevailing over ali imped-
lments, shall sway the counsels of both par
Ties whose well being is 30 fatally CONCERNED,
AT the time when you separated I prom
lsed constant attention to the subject of
neutral obligations, and undertook to use
my pest endeayors to prevent the enlarge
ment OF the area Of war, and to contribute
TO che restoration Of an early and honora-
BILE peace. In accordance with the first of
tnese declarations, have maintained the
right and
STRICTLY DISCHARGED THE DUTIES OF NEU.
'u TRALITY, -..-..
The sphere of the war has not heen ex-
tended beyond the two countries originally
engaged. Cherishing with care the cor.
dlality of my relations with the bellipe-
rents, have forborne from whatever
might have been construed as gratuitous or
unWarranted interference between the mar
Ties, neither OF whom had shown q readi.
ness to propose terms of accommodation
such as to bear the promise of accentance
by the other. have been able, on mora
than one occasion, to contribute towards
placing the representatives of the contend
Ing countries in confidential communica-
ton; but until famine compelled the sur.
render of Paris, no further result had been
obtained.
The armistice now being employed for
the convocation of an Assembly in France,
has brought about Q pause in the constant
accumulation on both sides of human
suffering, and has rekindled the hone of a
complete accommodation. I pray that this
suspension may result in q peace compati-
BILE for the two great and brave nations in
volyed with security and honor, and likely,
therefore, to command the approval of Flu
rope, and to give reasonable hopes of long
duration"
THE ELECTIONS IN FRANCE-wANT OF FOOD IN
PARIS.
LONDON, Feb. ga Havre dispatch says
that Theirs, Cordier, Quinter, and Buce,
have been chosen to the Assembly for the
Department Of the Seine. The Interior
Republicans carry Havre and Lille.
Jules Favre, in thanking the Lord Mayor
of London for provisions, under date of the
9th inst, writes that the distress in Paris is
very great and still continues, but that the
city is tranquil. ....
GREAT BRITAIN-EXTRAoRD1 DEMON
sTRATIoN AGAINST THE QUEEN.
LONDON, Feb. 9.-John Lock, member Of
Parliament from Southwark, has addressed
his constituents. He favored a dover fol
the Princess Louisa. The mention of the
Queens name provoked Kisses. The work
ingmen have resolved to hold public meet.
ings to protest against the dover.
REGAL HoNoRs TO THE POPE.
FLORENCE, Feb. 9.-The Chamber has
passed bill assigning regal honors and O
body-guard to the Pope.
WAR MOVEMENTS.
LONDON, Feb. 9.-The Germans are still
beseiging Belfort, and have captured some
detached forts. +
The military chest of the French Army
of the East (Bourbaki's), with $500, 200,
has been surrendered to the Swiss Govern
ment