Principal Subjects of Public interest in England at the Commencement of the Year-Parliamentary Reform and the Relations of France, Italy, and Austria-Agitation about Reform in some parts of the country-Conspicuous part taken by Mr. Bright―The public generally show little interest in the subject-Speculations on party politics Anticipations of an eventful Session-The Queen opens Parliament in person on the 3rd of February-The Speech from the Throne-Allusion to Parliamentary Reform-In the House of Lords the Address is moved by the Earl of Winchelsea, and seconded by Lord Ravensworth-The Earl of Granville enters into a discussion of public affairs and Ministerial policy-The latter is vindicated at some length by the Earl of Derby-His emphatic declaration with regard to our relations with France and the prospects of Peace-Remarks of Earl Grey, the Earls of Hardwicke and Carlisle, and Lord Brougham-The Address agreed to nem. con.— It is moved in the House of Commons by the Hon. C. H. Trefusis, seconded by Mr. Beecroft-Viscount Palmerston follows with some remarks and inquiries upon foreign affairs-The Chancellor of the Exchequer enters fully on the subject of our foreign relations, expresses great anxiety for Peace and for supporting the Alliance between France and England-Lord John Russell follows on the same subject-Remarks upon the state and prospects of Italian affairs-The Address is voted without a division. LAW OF REAL PROPERTY-SIMPLIFICATION OF TITLES-The Solicitor-General introduces two Bills for this purpose, which are very favourably reVOL. CI.