The Express.
London, England, 1863-12-29 00:00:00

LATEST INTELLIGENCE.

SPEECH OP THE ICING OF DENMARK

TO HIS CHAMBER.

The following is the speech from the King of
Denmark, which was read by the President of the
Council at the last sitting of the Rigsraad on the
22nd :

Wz, annortur ix., DT TR. GIACZ OP GOD, &C.

To rim Mamma, oar royal parkin !

When this assembly, whin); haiTto-daYarrived at the sad
of its labours, met for the feet time eight been ego, it wee
repaired with the hope that it would Irish the antageesset
annouoced in the royal resoript of 1852 for a collective
representation of the commas affairs of the monarchy.
This hope would have been realised if the Germanic)
Confederation in its rektions with Denmark had
kept to the limits of its federal competency.
The Rigeread well knows that it was only with
great reluctance, and under threats of a remoras
to coercive mealtime, that the Danish government
ham been brought by the Confederation to abolish the col-
lective constitution for Holstein and Lauenburg. The
Itigemad in aware, moreover, of the steps taken at different
times for the re-catabhshment of the constitutional union

without being able to obtain the assent of the States of
Relater% required as an Lodi/parable condition by the Con-
federation. _

The new charter voted by the Ripened, and sanctioned
by us, under date of the 18th of November last, rests upon
the same basis as the actual collective constitution. The
smauration of common makers from local matters is
not subjected by this charter to any kind of
modification ; while it doss not give to the Rigs-
road any power in matters pertaining up till now
to the peculiar authority of the special representations.
It is true that it will not have the forged law except in the
part of the Danish monarchy where she Germanic 000.
federation exercises no authosity ; but as it is oar intention
to grant Joan German Wend territories the same autonomy
and the same liberty, the road will be thus laid open towards
• more Intimate union by the agreement attained of the
Myriad with the States of Holstein. To such an accord
the new coestitution will oppose no obstacle whatever ;
and it is certainly only by • misunderstanding that certain

powers have believed that they saw in it motives for leaving
undecided the question as to whether they would szeeuN
the engagements imposed by treaties contracted by them
without any condition.
Side by side with the exaggerated demands raised by the
Germanic Confederation, tendencies have been manifested in
Germany which would result in the dismemberment of the
Danish monarchy. The authors of such subversive plans
imagine they have found an efficacious instrument. We
console ourselves with the hope that Europe will
know how to maintain for the Danish monarchy
the collective stionesion, the unaltered existence of
which it has recognised as indispensable to the preserva-
tion of the general peace. Although we have given saris.
faction to all federal resolutions mourning oar territories
connected with Germany, German troops are on the eve of
invading, not only our duchy of Holstein, but even our
duchy of Leuenburg, the contentment and fidelity
of which have been Untitled to us by con-
vincing proofs. In such ► case it is impos.
able for us to recognise the legality of the federal
execution ; however, to avoid as much as is possible the
outbreak of hostilities, we have deemed it right to with-
draw our troops is order to concentrate our whole force of
resistance on this side of the Eider, well convinced se we
are that our heave and loyal people will unite in perfect
harmony armed their King, when the safety and liberty of
the country are at stake.
By these words we present to the members of our Itlipirsed
our parting salutation. We express to them our thanks
and those of the country for their perseverance in their work,
and the fidelity of their devotion, during the difficult years
which have claimed their activity, as well u for the
eagerness with which they have responded to the appeal of
the country in its present situation, so full of imminent
dangers. We pray God to have you in His keeping—
you, together with ourselves—end to watch over the misty
of our dear people.
Done at our residence at Christianeburg, Dee. 21, 1863.
Cnnurrusi

After the reading of the above message the
members of the Rigaraad separated with shouts of
" Long live the King !"

THE KOSSUTH PROCLAMATION IN HUN-
GARY.-EXCITEMENT IN AUSTRIA.

The following is the text of the proclamation
issued in the name of Koaeuth, which has been
referred to in • telegraphic despatch. It is pub-
lished in the A Ueanza, of Milan—a journal estab-
lished by the Hungarian emigrants in Italy—and
appears to be considered a genuine document :

BT OEM OT LOOTS KOBBOTH, THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE

OF INDEPENDENCE TO THE NATION.

Fidelity to the flag of 1849 @arrives in the heart of our
nation. Refusing to accept any kind of compromise, the
great majority of the nation is firmly resolved to shake off
the detested yoke of German domination. But as the ex-
ternal signs of our national life have in recent times not
been in harmony with that resolution, our natural allies
abroad have conceived doubts as to the firmness of our
designs. These doubts have been the greatest ob-
stacle to the efforts of oar government tending
to the deliverance of the country. The removal of
that obstacle becomes an imperious necessity before the
new turn of European events—a turn offering a prospect
full of promise to all the peoples who groan under a foreign
yoke. We must give a sign of life in order that our natural'
allies may be convinced that agaiust the common
enemy they may surely count upon the arms of
the Magyars. We must hold ourselves in readiness, in
ceder that the ties of the terrified Austrian may not
I entangle our nation in the anus. We must prepare to be
io a state to seise energetically the favourable opportunity.
For these porticoes the Governor, Louis Kossuth, abolishing
every previous order, and having judged it necessary to
decree the formation of a new general committee, makes
known, by the present document, to the nation, that is
consequeue of that order the general committee of Inde-
pendence is constituted; that it boa for ite sad
the realisation of the declaration of independents of 1849 ;
and that, full of resolution ►nd reedy for all sacrifices, it has
taken in hand the direction of affairs, according to the in-
structiona received, or to be received, from the chosen go-
vernor of our country. The committee expects, from the
patriotic sentiments of the nation, that the orders emanat-
ing from it will be promptly executed, that its in-
struction' will be followed, and that its measures
will be speedily accomplished. At the same time
it calls upon the enemies, open and concealed, of the
flog of 1849 to abstain from any plot or intrigue
if they would not incur the penalty inflicted upon
traitors. At all events, the general committee of indepen-
dence declares that it will know how, and that it is deter-
mined, to secure obedience to its orders and the accomplish.
meet of the measurer which it must take. Long live the
nation sod good hope ! let every homes patriot prepare
himself for action ! Our motto is-1849 and victory ! Doss
at Bode Pesth, the 24th December, 1863.
The article iu the Alleaman which contains this
document is published under the significant title,
"Hungary awakes." The excitement produced by
this unexpected event is greater at Vienna thou
anywhere else. Some persons speak of pro-
claiming the state of siege, which would be ex•
tended to Croatia. The Prase of Vienna speaks
in the following sombre terms of the situation of
Austria :

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There is always danger, especially in an epoch like ours
and in a state like Austria. The storm threatens us from
all directions. In the east it is an insurrection, in the
west a conqueror under the steak of the love of peace,
in the south an enemy greedy of sensations, in the north
an insolent provoker, and in the mid■t of Germany an an.
traordinary netional ferment. Thus surrounded, Austria
is seen not having achieved its constitutional
transformation, agitated by internal dissensions, borne
down under the weight of a deficit which is in coarse of
aggravation, disturbed by the instability of its public
stocks. This is neither the time nor the place for a
ministry to be disunited, in a state of permanent crisis, and
remaining in spite of that tithe head of affairs.

(arum's mamasArs.)
SPAIN.
MADRID, Duo. 28, EvErnw.
The papers deny that there is any truth in the
rumours of a miuisttrial crisis.

29, 1863.

FRANCE
REPORT OF MARSHAL RANDON.

PARIS, Dec. 29.
A report of Marshal Bandon, approved by the
Emperor, has been published to-day.
It decides that general officers on service, no
matter how employed, shall be legally relieved of
their functions as soon as they have reached the
age of 70.
The Moniteur of this morning publishes the
reply of the Sultan to the Emperor's invitation to
the congress.

PORTUGAL.
LISBON, Mc. 2S, Emma.

The Channel fleet is at Madeira. A few cases of
scarlatin► have occurred on board the Black
Prince.

The Oporto Railway is completed, and opens
next month.
Great cold prevails in Portugal.

THE ALABAMA.
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The United States steamer Wyoming has gone
to Christmas Island in pursuit of the Alabama.

AMERICA.

(astrria's TILIGIUMS.)
GALWAY, Dec. 29.

The Atlantic Royal Mail Company's steam-ship
Columbia, from Boston and St. John's, arrived here
last night with 9 cabin and 40 steerage passengers,
and 25 mail bags.

(Per the Columbia.)
(By telegraph to St. John's.)
NEW YORK, DEC. 17, Ann-NOON.

Upon the afternoon of the 14th inst. General
Longetreet, who had been reinforced, turned and
attacked the pursuing force of the Federals near
Pear Station, on Cumberland Gap and Moreston
Railroad, driving the Federal' back • distance of
half a mile. General Longstreet simultaneously
executed • movement to cross the river and to get
in the Federals( rear, but failed to effect a pang°
across the river. More fighting is expected.
Southern journals state that by a Confederate re-
connaissance it has been ascertained that the Federal'
have deserted Lookout Mountain, Missionary
Ridge, and all the country between that place and
Ringold.
The Federal force at Chattanooga was supposed
to be intended for the pursuit of General Long.
street's force.

Advices from Charleston to the 15th inst. state
that the shelling of the city continued with trifling
damage. An accidental fire had occurred in Fort
Sumter, killing 10 and injuring 30 men.
The Federal brig Perry has been captured near
Charleston.

The steamer Ceres was destroyed off Beaufort.

The New York Herald has nominated General
Grant as candidate for the next Presidency, and
has put forward as an electioneering cry that he
would demand from England an indemnity for the
depredations of privateers, and would expel the
French from Mexico.

KEMAL INTELLIGENCE.
NEW YORK, Dze. 17, Arrzrmoop.

Money easy ; gold 60] prem. Exchange on Lon-
don, 164 g. Stocks advancing. New York Centrals,
1331 ; Illinois, Mi. Cotton steady ; middling
Upland, 82c. Breadstuff' advancing.

NEW YORK, Die.lB, Arrmooir.

The steamer Ella Annie has captured the Chess.
peake, with three of her crew, in Sambro Harbour,
Nova Scotia. The Chesapeake was taken to Halifax
for judicial decision. The British authorities have
ordered the arrest of the pirates who seized the
Chesapeake.
The Richmond press denounces President Lin-
coln's amnesty proclamation as an infamous docu-
ment, which will but arouse the Southern people to
new zeal and new efforts.

The Federal House of Representatives has passed
a resolution, by 93 to 64, that the war should be
prosecuted so long as the rebels are found in arms.
Money easy. Gold, 511 per cent. premium.
NEW YORK, D. 18, Evearso.
The fighting with General Longstreet is still pro-
gressing.

o Union citizens are leaving Knoxville.
Money easy. Gold, 52 per cent. premium. Ex-
change on London, bankers' bills, 166.

LIVERPOOL, Dec. 29.

Further advioes, to the 19th inst., received here
viA St. John's, state that there was no fresh new■ of
importance.
Gold was quoted 52 per cent. premium. Fix-
change on London, 166. Cotton quiet, at 82c.
Crude petroleum. 30 to 31 ; refined, 44 to 45i.
United States Si: per Cent. Bonds, 105. Illinois
shares, 119. Erie, 1081.

WEATHER REPORT.-(THIS DAY.)

TUESDAY. Damn !9. 8 LK.

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