§ Message from the Queen,—brought up, and read by Mr. Speaker (all the Members being uncovered), as follows:—
§ "VICTORIA R.
§ "Her Majesty thinks it proper to acquaint the House of Commons that the negotiations in which Her Majesty, in concert with Her Allies, has for some time past been engaged with His Majesty the Emperor of all the Russias have terminated, and that Her Majesty feels bound to afford active assistance to Her Ally the Sultan against unprovoked aggression.
§ "Her Majesty has given directions for laying before the House of Commons Copies of such Papers, in addition to those already communicated to Parliament, as will afford the fullest information with regard to the subject of these negotiations.
1353§ "It is a consolation to Her Majesty to reflect, that no endeavours have been wanting on Her part to preserve to Her subjects the blessings of peace.
§ "Her Majesty's just expectations have been disappointed; and Her Majesty relies with confidence on the zeal and devotion of Her faithful Commons, and on the exertions of Her brave and loyal subjects, to support Her in Her determination to employ the power and resources of the Nation for protecting the dominions of the Sultan against the encroachments of Russia.
§ " V. R."
§ To be taken into consideration on Friday.