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EUROPEAN NEWS, &c.
Queen VictOria's Speech at the Proro.
CATION of Parliament.


copy of the Queens speech at the proroga-
ton of Parliament to-day. The Commons
were summoned to the chamber of the House
of Lords. But six Pears and only few
ladies were present. The speech was read
by Lord Chancellor as one of the members of
the Royal Commission. My Lords and gen.
tlemen-The time has now arrived when |
am enabled to release you from your attend
ance in Parliament, and command your I'M
wearied labors for the public good. ac-
knowledge with satisfaction the loyal readi-
my beloved children, Princess Louise and
Prince Arthur. The great events and i'm
portant changes which have recently oc-
Cured on the continent of Europe will not
compromise the friendly relations existing
between the crown of the United Kingdom
and foreign powers. Whatever part l may
take in those international questions which
from time to time may arise, will continue to
be taken with no other views than the main
tenance of general concord and public rights.
The conference which was sitting in London
at the commencement of the session, was
Joined during its deliberations by French
plenipotentiary, and 1 considered and agreed
upon revision of those stipulations of the
treaty of 1856, which concerned the Black
Sea and Bosphonus. ! trust the unanimous
decision of the powers which has been re-
corded in the new treaty may assist in secur-
ing the tranquility and welfare of the east,
With special satisfaction, and refer on the
present occasion to our relations with the
United States. BY the treaty of Washington
the modes Of settlement have been fixed
for several questions which have long
NAMED in dispute. My communication with
the American government not being without
promise of advantage to other countries, the
has no
plication of that principle of amicable refer
ence which is proclaimed by the treaty of Paris,
which / rejoice to have an opportunity of
recommending by example, and we have also
agreed in the adoption of certain rules for
guiding the maritime conduct of nutrals,
which may, / trust, ere long obtain general
recognition, and form a valuable addition to
the code Of international law. place full
reliance upon the disposition of Americans to
carry forward with cordially and zeal, the
subsidiary arrangements which have been de-
termined on for the execution of the treaty.
shall apprise the Parliament of Canada that
provisions which require its consent, are in
my view highly conductive to the interests of
the Dominion on these provisions. However,
Parliament will pass independent and final
judgment. The government of France has
signifed a desire to alter some of the provis
ions of the commercial treaty of 1860, which
are now terminable upon a notice of II months
by either of the contracting States. | am
anxious to meet the wishes of frenly peo-
pie, and to give scope for any measures cal
culated to meet the fiscal exigences; but
should witness with concern any change of a
nature to restrict that commercial inter curse
between two countries which has done so
much for their closer union. Gentlemen of
the House Of Commons, / thank you for the
liberal supplies, which under circumstances
of tile year directed my government to ask
from you, and for the sum Of money you have
voted in order to meet the change and COM
pensation required by the abolition of the
system of purchase in the army. My Lords
and gentlemen-I observe with concern that
you have not been able to bring to definite
issue the treatment of some subjects which
| recommended to you in my speech from the
throne at the opening of the session, but
several important laws have been added to
the statute book, by the army regulation bill.
You have made liberal provision for these
officers of the army who will no longer be
permitted on retirement to sell their commits
siOns to their successors, and by transferring
to. the executive government the powers in
respect to auxiliary forces, which hitherto
have been vested in the Lord Lieuts. of
counties. You have laid foundation for
measures calculated to effect a closer union
among the various land forces of the King
dom. The act by which after a full exami
nation of facts, you conferred extraordinary
powers on the Viceroy of Ireland for the re-
preston of agrarian outrages in Westmeath
has thus far answered its purpose, elsewhere
in that portion of the united Kingdom there
is a gratifying immunity from crime, and ag-
riclture and trade are prosperous. By the
measures relating to university tests to the
repeal of the ecclesiastical titles act and to
the laws which effect the Trades union, you
have brought to a conclusion long continued
and SESSIONS controversies. The local govern
ment board act, will, trust. prepare the way
for imports, and sanitary and administrative
improvements. An act relating to the judi
cial will supply much needed elements of
strength to important tribunals, and offered
prospect of clearing away the serious arrear
of appeals now before the privy council.
There is every likelihood that for a long time
to come, the great and varied interests of the
United Kingdom, and of the Empire at large,
together with the extending demands made by
modern society, may prevent any tightening
of honorable but arduous burden of legisla-
ton. The condition of the renewed activity
in trade, and the prospects of the harvest, are
subjects for congratulations; and | trust that
these, and all the other bounties of providence
will ever meet with fitting acknowledgement
in the hearts of grateful people. At the
conclusion of the speech the Lord Chancellor
declared the adjournment of the session of
Parliament until November 7th, and the
members soon after separated.
VERSAILLES.
Versailles, 81 A despatch from Algeria
announces the arrival of large number of
troops from France, as reinforcements for
the army Of Algeria:
London, 81. An election will be held on
Thursday next Tor member of Parliament to
fill the vacancy caused by the death of Chas.
Baxton.
A number of prominent personages con-
nected with the government OF the republic
of Liberia, have sailed for the United States
upon business of an important nature.
Paris, 2l. In the Assembly to-day
strong discussion was caused by irreligious
expressions used by some Of the deputies in
their snaachas