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treaty with France , nothing was concluded , and nothing would be concluded until Parliament gave its solemn sanction . The Marquis of Nobmanby broke new ground , and set up a little opposition on his own account . The topic was distasteful to the audience , andj . he noble inarquis certainly failed to impress his isolated and effete views of the Italian question on his brother peersv Lord Bbough ^ m eave tlie Hrtuse the benefit of octogenarian wisdom , showing , howfver , a spark of the bid political fire . The Earl of Deeby , from whom the Government belt had been wrested by Lord Palmeeston then entered the " ring , " and showed that he meant mischief . With great adroitness the noble earl made feints on various portions of the address , and then came forward with his grand coup , on whicli lie and his party evidently reckoned as the sure means of inflictine- the first direct blow on a vulnerable part of the ministerial fabric .
Earl GrRAKViLE , with great adroitness and effect , parried the attack , and succeeded in convincing their lordships that the noble and expectant earl had been unmistakably taken in by certain unauthenticated telegrams—thus , cleverly succeeding in placing in no very dignified position the head of the great Conservative party . The Address , of course , was earned , Earl Geey ' s amendment falling almost abortive . In the Commons , pretty much the same tactics were observed . Mr . St . Aubtjs t and Lord Henley were the mover arid seconder of the Address ? . Mr . Disraeli was soon on his legs ; but , with less adroitness and tact than his chief , he made precisely the same charge as Lord Deeby , but in less guarded terms , and was met by a curt and . crushing reply from Lord Palmeeston , couched in less courteous , but certainly more forcible , language than was resorted to in fhe decorous Upper House . The Address was agreed to , and thus ended the first parliamentary skirmish between the respecot the
tive champions ; in which , to use the discarded phraseology "Ring , " the Government gave most punishment , and had the best of the wordy set-to . This would appear , to augur well for the Government party ; but it is clear that the Opposition do not mean . to let Ministers repose on a bed of roses this session . Wednesday was devoted to another little side-wind debate on the Speech , in which the dii minores found an opportunity of having out their say . Sir H . Witi-otrGHBX found words of disapprobation to bestow on the Chinese war . Being a great financial economist , of course he was bound to regard the war as a means of infringing 1 .. on his economical theories . Sir J . Pakikgton- vievyed the state of our commercial relations with China with anxiety . Lord . Fei » £ OYj in virtue of Hibernian extracfull share
tion , took care that Irish matters should have a of attention ,- no matter how irrelevant to the question before the House . Mr , Caedwell , however , dealt vvith his Lordship's murmurs in such a fashion , as to leave nothing to be desired , Mr . S . Fitzgerald having protested against the contemplated treaty with France as every way objectionable , the Chanceljcqe of tjecje Exchequer re * wmmended the lion , member to reserve his denunciations until he knew what he was denouncing-. The treaty would soon be on the table of that House , and then he should be prepared to defend it , on .-the ground that it was in strict conformity with our own commercial system , and had no political significance . Some preliminary business was then gone through , and the address agreed to . On Tlmrsday , in the Lords , the Mavquis of Hormanby gave notice that he would , on an early day , ask of her Majesty ' s
Government whether they had any knowledge of papers , said to exist at Pans , relative to the rumoured negotiations between Sardinia and France , for the annexation of Savoy to the latter kingdom . He did not intend to raise any disonssidn on the question , but simply to put the question for the purpose of receiving- information . The noble lord then made some explanation relative to what he had said during the debate on Tuesday night . Upon this Lord Bbougham drily remarked that the best thing that could happen to Italy was that i \\\ the minor states should unite themselves nnder Sairdinia . In the House of Commons , Lord El 6 ho , in ' . pursuance of _ his
motion to that effect , called the attention of the Secretary-at-War to some disparaging remarks of Lord Melville , the Commanderin-Chief in Scotland , with regard to the volunteers . Mr . Sydney Herbert said , that the Duke of Cambridge had written to the noble lord on the subject , and had received a reply from him expressiiisr hit * regret for having * made uso of the expression in question . Mr . Dig by Sjjymouk complained of Tractarjan practices at St . Geovgo ' s-in-the-East and elsewhere . Sir George Lewis beliovod the objections that had been made in regard to the practices in the church referred to the manner in which the ceremony was performed , and not to the doctrines preached from the pulpit . The Government had no intention of introducing any bill on the subject .
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STATE DOCUMENTS . QUEEN "VICTORIA'S Speech upon the opening of tho second Session of . her sixth Parliament , on Tuesday the 24 th January , I 860 ;—IV 1 y Lonna and Gkntmcmkn : It m with great satisfaction that I again meet you in Parliament , and have recourse to your assistance and advice . My relntions with Foreign Powers continue to be on a friendly and satisfactory fouling . . At the ' qlose of the last session I informed you that overtures had been made to nie to ascertain whether , if a Conference should bo held by tho Great Powers of Europe , for , tho purpose of nettling Hrrnngemonta connected with ( lie present atate and future condition of Italy , a Plenipotentiary would bo sont by mo to assist at such a Conference . I hnve
since received a formal invitation from the Emperor of Austria and from the Emperor of the French to send a Plenipotentiary to a Congress , to consist of the representatives of the eight Powers who wer e parties to the Treaties of Vienna of 1815 ; the objects of such Congress being stated to be , to receive communications of the Treaties concluded at Zurich ; and to deliberate , associating withV the above-mentioned Powers the "Courts of Rqjne ; of Sardiniayand oftfte Two Sicilies , on the meahs . best adapted for the * pacification of Italy * and- for placing , its prosperity on a solid and durable basis . Desirous , at all times , to concur in proceedings having for their object the maintenance of peace , I accepted the invitation , but , at the same time , I made known that , in such a Congress , I should stedfastly maintain the principle that no external force should be employed to impose upon the people of Italy any particular Government or Constitution .
Circumstances have arisen which have led to a postponement of the Congress , without any day having been fixed for its meeting ; but whether in Congress . or in separate negotiation , I shall endeavour to obtain for the people of Italy freedom from foreign interference by force of arms in their internal concerns , and I trust that the affairs of the Italian Peninsula may be peacefully and satisfactorily settled . Papers on this subject will soon be laid before you . I am in communication with the Emperor of the French with a view to extend the commercial intercourse between the two countries , and thus to draw still closer the bonds of friendly alliance between them . A dispute having arisen between Spain and Morocco , I endeavoured , by friend ! v means , to prevent a rupture ; but , I regret to sayv without
success . . I will direct papers on thi 3 subject to be laid before you . My Plenipotentiary , and the Plenipotentiary of the Emperor of the French having , in obedience to their instructions , proceeded to the mouth of the Peihb river , in order to repair to Pek n to exchange in that city the ratifications of the Treaty of Tien-tsinj in pursuance of the 56 th Article of that Treaty , theiDfurther progress was opposed by force , and a conflict took place between the Chinese forts at the mouth of ihe river , and the naval forces by which the Plenipotentiaries were escorted . The allied forces displayed on this occasion their usual bravery , but , after sustaining a severe loss , were compelled to retire . I am preparing , in concert and co-operation with the Emperor of the French , an expedition , intended to obtain redress and a fulfilment of the stipulations of the Treaty of Tjen-tsin .
It will be gratifying to me , if the prompt acquiescence of the Emperor of China in the moderate demands which will be made by the Plenipotentiaries shall obviate the necessity for the employment of force .. I have directed that papers on this subject shall be laid before you . — An unauthorised proceieqling , by an officer of the United States , in regard to the Island of Sari Juan , between Vancouver ' s Island and the mainland , might have led to a serious collision between my forces and those of the United States . Such collision , however , has been pre ^ vented by the judicious forbearance of my naval and civil officers on the sppty . and by the equitable , and conciliatory provisional arrangement proposed on this matter by the Government of the United States . I trust that the question of boundary , out of which this affair Jia & arisen , may be amicably settled in a manner conformable with the just rights of the two countries , as defined by the First Article of the Treaty of 1846 .
The last embers of disturbance in my East Indian dominions have been extinguished ; my Viceroy has made a peaceful progress through the districts which had been the * principal scene of disorder , and , by a judicious combination of firmness and generosity , my authority , has been everywhere solidly and , I trust , permanently established , 1 havfe received from my Viceroy the most gratifying accounts of the loyalty of my Indian subjects , and of the good feeling evinced by the native chiefs and the great landowners of the country . The attention of the Government in India has been directed to the development of the internal resources of the country ; and I am glad to inform you that an improvement , has taken place in its financial prospects . I have concluded a Treaty with the Tycoon of Japnn , and a treaty regordjng boundaries with the Republic of Guatemala . I have directed that these Treaties shall be laid before you . Gentlemen of thk House of Commons :
I have directed the Estimates for the ensuing year to he laid before you . They have been prepared with a view to place the Military and Naval Services , and the defences of the country , upon an efficient footing . I am glad to be able to inform you thar . the pnblic revenue is in a satisfactory condition , . My Lords anp Genthsmrn : I have accepted , with gratification and pride , the extensive offers o ! voluntary service which I have received from my subjects . This manifeatation of public spirit Una added an important element to our system of national defence . , Measures will be laid before you for amending the laws which regulate the Representation of ' tlie people in Parliament , and for placing that representation upon a broader and firmer basis .
I earnestly recommend you to resume your labours for the improvement of our Jurisprudence , and particularly in regard to Bankruptcy , the Transfer of Land , the Consolidation of tho Statutes , and such a further fusion of Law and Equity as may be necessary to ensure that , in every suit , tho rights of tho parties may bo satisfactorily determined by the Court in which the suit is commenced . I am deeply gratified to observe that the great interests of tho country are generally in a sound and thriving condition ; that pauperism and crime have diminished ; and tlmt , throughout the wholo of my empire , both in the United Kingdom and in my Colonies and Possessions beyond sea , there rcigna a spirit of loyalty , of contentment , of order , and of obedience to the law . „ ¦ . ¦ '
_ „ With heartfelt gratitude to tho Almighty Ruler of Nations for those inestimable blessings , 1 fervently pray that His . beneficent ; pqwer may guide your deliberations for the advancement and consolidation ot tno welfare and happiness of my people .
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Leader (1850-1860), Jan. 28, 1860, page 21, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/cld_28011860/page/21/
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