The Express.
London, England, 1864-02-16 00:00:00

[Stamped, Id. ♦dditional.]

TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE.

(asarna% vaLsoasits.)
THE WAR IN SLESWIQ.
FLENSBURG, FEB. 15.
The Danish gunboat Husby has fired upon an un-
finished Prussian land battery.l
Six 12-pounders were however placed in position,
and fired on the gunboat, which subsequently with•
drew.

The Federal commissioners have closed the
Danish Mercantile Gymnasium in this town. The
Duke of Augustenburg has been proclaimed at
Apenrsde.
This morning an Austrian pontoon bridge, the
Prussian Guard, and a Hussar regiment passed
through Flensburg on the direct road to Duppel.
A Prussian battery of heavy artillery has gone to
Glucksburg, and is probably destined for Holmes,
from which place the harbour of Flensburg and the
entrenchments of Thippel can be bombarded. The
roads are in a bad condition. Prince Albrecht
leaves to-morrow for Gravenstein.
KEEL, Fla. 15,5.50r.w.,

One battalion of the 18th Regiment of Prussian
Wadley has arrived here on foot from Neriertrantur.
The troops hare been billeted in the town. A
number of 84-pounders, intended for the arming of
Frieirieheort, left this city to-day. A deputation
from a meeting held the day before yesterday, at
Sleewig, of the members of the Sleewig Estates has
left to-day with an address to the King of Prussia
and the Emperor of Austria.

CLOSING OF THE AUSTRIAN REICHSILATH.
SPEECH OF THE EMPEROR.
VIENNA. Fri 15.

The session of the Reielisrath was closed to-day.
by the Emperor in person. His Majesty delivered
a speech from the throne, of which the following is
a summary. The Emperor said that in these event-
ful times he felt the want of seeing the represen-
tatives of the countay before the close of the ses-
sion, and expressed particular satisfaction at the
presence of the Transylvanian deputies in the
Heicherath. His Majesty continued :—" I hive
observed with great satisfaction the material and
intellectual progress made by Austria during the
past session. The distress in some parts of
Hungary has filled my heart with grief!'
The Emperor expressed his thanks for the
support and sympathy be had received from
the whole monarchy, and said :—" Although the
session has not been remarkable for the work
accomplished, it has not been unfruitful, some
important bills having already been sanctioned.
Eastern Galicia and the Bukowina will have the
advantage of railways, and a line will also be con-
structed in Transylvania. The financial law has
been passed, and the increase of taxes and dues for
the extraordinary wants of the State has been
agreed to by you. Financial reforms are reserved
for the next session.
" Most serious events have directed cur attention
to the state of affairs abroad. I have neglected
nothing in order to maintain the precious blessing
of peace. The mission of Austria is to be
strong against any attack, but to raise the
voice of peace in the council of nations. Our
friendly relations with the great powers of Europe
promise the complete attainment of this object.
" The crisis which for years threatened to occur
between Germany and Denmark has resulted in
war, notwithstanding the endeavours of my govern-
ment to exercise a conciliatory influence. In con-
formity with the note of the Federal Diet I have,
as a German Prince, taken part in the Federal
execution, and in concert with the King of Prusaia.
The Duchy of Sleswig has been occu-
pied as a pledge. The excellent conduct and
bravery of the allied armies have achieved
brilliant results. My joy on this account does not
spring from ambition and love of conquest, but
from the attainment of the just objects which are
known to Europe. I confidently hope that the
results achieved will secure a happy future to
oountries whose rights have long been violated, and
will not endanger the peace of Europe in a more
extended sphere."
The Emperor said in conclusion " Austria
has shown that in her rejuvenated form she
preserves her good old spirit, and that the in-
heritance of her strength and glory abides with her
on the new path of liberty which she has entered."

THE WURZBURG CONFERENCE.
MUNICH. Fn. 15.

It is officially announced that the Conference of
the Ministers of the minor States will open at
Wurzburg on the 18th inst. The governments of
Bavaria, Saxony, Hanover, Baden, Hesse Darm-
stadt, Saxe-Weimar, and Nassau have oonsented to
sexd representatives to the Conference.

MUNICH, FEs.

The rumours current that Baron von Beast would
not be present, on account of ill-health, at the
conference to be held at Wurzburg, are unfounded.
Re will attend the conference as well as Dr. von
Watzdorf, the Saxe•Weimar Minister of State.

PitIIBBIA.
BERLIN, En. 13.

It is stated on good authority that the 6th Army
Corps is about to be mobilised. It will be quartered
in Limits

ITALY.

TURIN, Fa. 15.

The King and ministers have returned here.
The stay of the King in Milan was one prolonged
course of festivity. MO Italian parliament has
resumed its sittings, and commenced the discussions
of the Bill relative to the taxes on landed property.
A very long and animated debate lb expected.

THE BRAZILS.
(By Tslarmph from Lisboa.)

RIO DR JANEIRO, JAR. 25.

Exchange on London, 27i ; on Paris, 348.
Coffee—good first, 7,000 to 7,200 refs. Shipments,
55,000 bags, of which 23,500 bags were for the
Channel Stock, 65,000 bags. The Oneida has
not yet arrive":
LISBON. Frs. 15.
The Messageries Imperiales steamer Guienne
arrived here at noon to-day.

RAILWAY AND PUBLIC CONFANIIII IN PAZLlA-
larr.—lreolarday, before the examiners Memos Smith and
Frere,the standing ordenlareredeolared to hare been nom died
with in U. followirm poetposed sod opponad came :—New-
town and Machyalleth sod Abemtirith and Weld Corot
Railways, Dunsfriewhiro sod Cumbatiand (Solway) Junction
Railway. Tottenham sod Farriagdoeotmet Railway. Lon-
don Low Level Railway. Itriatol iliCestral Stattos sad Rail-
ways. Not *emptied : Sueningdsde, York Town, and
Al&rabott Railway. There was ao 'pommies in the cam
el the titaderd bad Uttozeter Railway.
A PlUtlier &Ave OF HBALTH may be insured
by ths oceadeaal nee et Part'a FUD, whirl cos ha bought
tat • WM al say cheadat la lb. tilo{do