§ Lord John Russellappeared at the bar with a Message from the Throne. It was brought up and read by the Speaker. (See Lords Ante.)
§ Lord John Russellsaid, that it was the intention of her Majesty's advisers to introduce a bill into the other House of Parliament, founded on the gracious message which had just been read; but as it would not appear respectful to delay the acknowledgment of her Majesty's gracious message, he would at once propose—
That a humble address be presented to her Majesty, thanking her Majesty for her most gracious communication, recommending this House to take into its consideration a contingency that may hereafter take place, and to make such provisions as in any event may secure the exercise of the Royal authority, and to assure her Majesty that this House will be prepared to concur in such measures as may appear best calculated to maintain unimpaired the power and dignity of the Crown, and thereby strengthen those securieties that protest the rights and liberties of the people.
§ Address carried nem. dis.