CHAPTER XLVIII.
VICTORIA. 1837—1838
The Accession of Queen Victoria..... The Queen’s Message to both Houses: Eulogies of the late Sovereign in both Houses of Parliament..... Bill for providing the Succession to the Crown..... The Budget, &c...... Alterations in the Criminal Law, &c...... Prorogation of Parliament..... State of Parties and Elections..... City Banquet to the Queen..... Opening of the New Parliament..... The Subject of the Civil List debated..... The Subject of the Pension List..... Intelligence from Canada: Discussion on the Subject..... Adjournment of the House..... State of the Continent