-nIrrrN uIcTnRIA.S SPEECH.
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QUEEN VICT0RIA'S SPEECH.

 This precious little document has been in the country for several weeks, but until now We have not been able to Icy eyes upon it. As we, of the west say, it is saort and stceet.

 Her majesty very tenderly aludes 10 Ireland, re- comments the adoption of policy to improve and develoue the facilities for aeademieal instruction in Ireland. Ahl Yes-she is willing thattbe distressed and oppressed people of Erin shall have learning, while they may starge for bread. Not one word does she say aboa! reducing the duty upon bread stuas, which has caused all the late difficulty in Ire land, to settle which the onnipoten reseript of his holiness the Pope of Rome vas procured by Sir Robert Peel

 upon the whole inc speech is just such an one as some of the sensible ladies of Arkansas would make 10 tler babies. Nc can fnil dozen ladies in Little Rock that can make better speech And better eusens! But let taa pretty thing speal, for itself

 F,EGLAHB.-The British parliament was opened on the 4th February by Queen Vic foria, who delivered the following speech. We translate from the Globe of the 9th: .7Ig Lords aud Geailemsa:

 rejoice at being able on your re-assem- bling in parliament, to congratulate you OH the improvement ia the condition of the country. Increased aetifity is manifested in almost every department of manufacturing industry; commerce and industry are devel- oping themselves both at home and abroad :; and among all classes of ny subjects spIr- il of loyalty and uneompromisng obedience to the laws prevails.

 Icontinne to receive assurances of a ffiead- ly disposition from all the various powers and soYereignties l have experienced the liveIiest satisfaction at receiving at my Court the Sovcreigns who duiing the past year, have visited England.

 The voyage of the Emperor of Russia, undertaken at great personal sacrifice, has been proof of the friendship of his lmpe- rial Majesty, of which feel personally eX- tgemey sensible. The opportunity afforded me Of establishing amicable relations will, I trust, serve to improve the friendly rela- lions so long existing between England and Russia

 The visit of the King of the French was to me the more agreeable, as it had been pre- eeded bY discussions which might have in- iured the good understanding now happily re-established between the two countries. regard is maintenance as essential 10 the dearest interests of both kingdoms, and have seen with pleasure that the sentiments so cordially expressed by all classes of my subjeets, on fhe occasion of his Majesty visit, were entirely in unison with my own Gtea3ieaea ef tfe House ef Coa@o4s

 The Budget of the coming year has beer prepared and will be submitted to you. Tht progress of steam navigation, and the Reces- sity Of protection fer eur vast national com me9ce, Nili cali for an increase i'll the Bud l eet, So laf as relates to the Naval service. slTg Lords aRd Gsa,if@eB

 I have remarked with sincere satisfaction 1aat 9be Improvement exhibited ia other paft. of tie country, has extended 10 Ireland = The political agitation and excitement Whicl l had previously occasion 10 deplore, seen to have gradually diminished, ed the nata fal result has been that private capital is moF, liberalIy invested ia useful public enteFprzes due to the friendly cooperation Of indivd uals interested in the welfare of Ireland. have carried iato effect, according to tht spirit which dictated 1t, the act for the nor eaectual employment of donations and char itable bequests.

 l recommend to your favorable coasidera ton a policy tending 10 improve and deyel ope the facilities for aeademical insiIuctio in Ireland.

 The report of the Committee of Investi gatioa upon the law and custom in regard t the occupancy of real estate will soon b ready; t will be submitted 10 you as sooi as presented. The existing statues concern ing the privileges of the Bank of Ireland am other banking establishments in Ireland an, Scotland, will certainly occupy your atten tion.

 TIe sanitary condition of the inhabitant of large cities and populous districts in thl part ol the United Kingdom has been tn subject of recent investigation before a com mittee. The report will be immediately sub mitfed. shall be highly gratiiied fl the in formation and suggestions of the report cn able you to find means for improving th health and promoting the comfort of thepoor CT classes of my subjects

 a congratulate you on the success of tn Measures adopted three years ago by Parlia ment, with view to supply the deGcienc, h the public reEenue, and prevent the accu mutation of deb. in lime of peace. The ae adopted at that period, for the imposition c an income tax, is about expiring. our wis dom will determine as to the expetliency c continuing the operation of the acts som Hme longer, and thus obtaining the means C providing sufficiently for the public service and of reducing simultaneously olIer taxe. Whatever may be the results of your delib e'atlons on this subject, am persuaded tba you will determine upon maintaining al amount of revenue abundantly sufficient t meet the necessary expenses oi the country and to sustain firmly the public credit, so in Indispensable 10 the national welfare. Tn FProsPect of the continuance of peace am the general condition of internal prosperit, and tranquility present favorable opporta n'y Tor the examination of the importan questions to which have called your atten hon. coniide them 10 your investigation afdehtly hoping that you may be enabled under the auspices and protection of divin Providence, 10 strengthen the feeling of mu tHal confidence and good will among tn different classes of my subjects, and imprey