The Express.
London, England, 1848-03-08 00:00:00

formed a species of alliance, and have resolved to'
place themselves "at the head of the true middle
class, and thereby resist unreasonable demands."
The following is the answer given by the King of
Wurtemberg to the deputation who presented the
address:
The communication of the deputation of the states of the
29th February affords me the agreeable oppertunity of re-
turning them my sincere thanks for the sentiments of fidelity
confessed by them in the midst of the circumstances in
which we are now placed. The confidence or my people,
which the deputation him again Riven me the assurance of;
has been tried by me, during a long lapse of years; and I trust
I shall not be deprived of it at the decline of my life. Through-
out my whole reign I have constantly endenvoured to study
the n. cessities of the times, and to act conformably to them.
I shall remain faithful to this principle to the end of my
career. In presence of new events, and nu consequence of
which the interests of our dear country might be endangered,
one single feeling animates nay mind ; namely to show
myself worthy of the name of a German. Every
measure conducive to the unity, welfare, and strength
of Germany shall find in me a most zealous pro-
tector. May this sentiment also animate my people ! May
all citizens, wbstt ver be the difference of their opinions,
join in this one point, that, above all, it is necessary
to give proofs of their love and devotedness to the
common country, and sot to present to foreign na-
tions the spectacle of discord between princes and po-
pulations, of internal trouble, and agitations. I shall
always willingly accede to those wishes which result from
the necessities of the times, and the accomplishment of
which, after a mature and impartial examination, may
appear to me to be useful to my people. As to what con-
cerns the ilvires expressed iu the address presented by the
present deputation, I have, in my ordonn once of Yesterday,
granted that which has for its of ject the liberty of the press.
I trust that my people will avoid abusing this right, for
that is always the most dangerous enemy to liberty. A pro-
ject of law is now ready fur the execution of the
23rd section of the constitution, concerning the right
of carrying arms; it must bo presented to the
states, and shall be as soon as they are assembled. I have,
moreover, ordered that the question relative to the forma-
non of a civic guard shall be immediately taken into consi-
deration, and that the result shall be communicated to the
states. Meanwhile my ordonnasces of the 13th of May,
1817, relative to the establishment of guards of safuty, can
still be maintained in vigour. The painful situation of the I
lower clay-es of industry especially grieves me extremely,
and I will do my utmost to come to their assistance ; but the
means I can employ base their limits. I shall ever receive
with pleasure all plans which may tend to this result. After
what has taken l lace up to the present moment I need not
declare that I shall always protect national industry against
foreign industry. The deputation of the states are well
aware that projects of law have been presented
to the states relative to the re-purchasing of land taxes and
feudal rights. A deliberation of the states upon the ordonnances
of the 12th June, 1832, relative to the holding of political
assemblies is in view. f shall snake my resolution on this
subject known, when the 9uestion has been maturely ex-
amined. I beg the committee of the states to rem ive the
assurance of my good-will.—Stuttgard, March 2. (Siguea)
WILLIAM.

Letters from Leipzig of the sth inst. state that the
deputation sent from thence to Dresden to have an
interview with the King, demanding the reforms
which we have already mentioned, viz., liberty of the
press and modifications in the representative system,
reached the capital on the 2nd. The King received
it kindly, but said that he could not give an imme-
diate answer to the petition, but would return one as
soon as possible. The deputation was anxiously ex-
pected at Leipzig, on ita return on the 4th ; but, as it
bad not arrived on the evening of that day, the peo-
ple assembled at the railway station to wait for it.
It did not arrive during the night, and the people
vented their spleen by giving a charivari, and break-
ing the windows of the house of Herr Brockhaue,
one of the members of the Saxon states.
Accounts from Carleruhe state that on the evening
of the 2nd, a fire broke out in the hotel of the Minis-
ter of Foreign Affairs. The furniture and papers
were saved. There is no doubt that the fire was the
work of an incendiary. Attempts at incendiarism
were also discovered in other houses, and threatening
letters bad been addressed to several landlords.
Numerous patrols were kept up by the inhabitants.
A letter from Manheim, dated March 1, says:

The news of the concessions granted us by our government
has created a very lively feeling of joy ; and the inhabitants
have preyed that they well know how to appreciate so great
a benefit. From 1,500 to 1,800 persons went this morning to
the railway. Several ladies distributed tricoloured scarfs—
black, red, and gold. Crowds of the people parade through
the streets, singing, and wearing tricoloured scarfs. Measures
have been taken to preserve tranquillity. It is hoped the
civic guard will be organised immediately.
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A ptiblic meeting was held at Frankfort on the 3rd
inst., in order to draw up a petition to the Senate,
urging it to grant popular concessions similar to
those given in Wurtcmberg, Baden, and other Ger-
man states. Amongst those concessions complete
religious toleration is included.
The Doke of Nassau has returned pod-haste from
Berlin to Wiesbaden. He immediately decreed the
liberty of the press, publicity in courts of justice,
religious freedom, and the establishment of the jury
system. These " concessions" were loudly but peace-
ably
demanded by the people and the army. Iklay
was dangerous; refusal destruction itself. Hence the
hasty and comprehensive "concessions." A change
of ministry is expected. lip to the 3rd inst. business
continued to be suspended on the Frankfort Bourse.
Letters from the Hague, state that the royal arms
in front of the French embassy have been removed,
and that M. de 13retenil, the secretary of that lega-
tion, who by the departure of M. do Bussieres is now
at the head of the embassy, has given in his adhesion
to the French republic, and has also followed its
orders respecting the abolition of titles of nobility.
It appears by the Handelablud that the garrison at
Nijmegen will be reinforced, and that in the various
barracks the soldiers are very busy making prepara-
tions for fortifying them. The Effecien Societeit
which transacts business on Sundays, issued no quota-
tions of the fonds on the sth.

The Provisional Government has issued the follow-
ing proclamation :
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ofdiers, citizens of the canton of Neafchatel,—The Ist of
Match will be an era in the history of our country. By your
energy and resignation you have acquired eternal claims to
the gratitude of your country. You have delivered your
country from a foreign yoke. In a place where, till now,
your national character has been misunderstood, your con.
duet will have the effect of conciliating the affection of the
real friends of their country—of those who would forget
the past, and offer their support to the realisation of a better
future.

Fellow-citizens,—The people of Neufchbtel have at last
re.conquered their rights ; the republic has been proclaimed,
sod henceforward we are no longer two countries. To-day
the federal flag hoots ou the towers of your castle. A pro-
visional government has been named ; a national assembly
will be convoked,and the people of Neufchatel, called to govern
themselves, will record their constitution. Let all the citizens
lead their aid to the Provisional Government, its members well
understand the responsibility. they assume. They will know
how to act with energy, and in fulfilling their duty without
hesitation they will render themselves worthy of the gene-
rous people who have chosen them. When their labours
shall be terminated, they will lay down their power at the
feet of the people, the real sovereign, happy to have conGi-
bated to found a new era of liberty. Citizens, be united ;
forget past discords, and seek but one end—the prosperity of
our common country. Let every one be without alarm ;
property and persons will be respected everywhere, good
order prevails, and in a short time affairs will resume
their usual course. The Provhional Government will have

mrderetion for its motto, but it will know how to cause the
people and their rights to be respected.

BRUSSELS, Idaaen 6.
M. De Lamartine'e diplomatic manifesto has been
perused here with much attention, and has given rise
to feelings of satisfaction.
Provincial papers of all shades of opinion concur in
statir.g that whilst the Belgian people are very ami-
cably disposed towards France, they are determined
to remain Belgians. One influential journal, how-
ever, the liberal Liegeoi<, very openly blames the Bel-
gian ministry for not having warmly and cordially
expressed its sympathy for France; and for having in
very reserved and Jesuitical terms recognised the
existing form of government in that country. The
journal adds that the statement made by the Belgian
cabinet respecting its communications from and with
the French Provisional Government was such a one
as might be expected from Metternich or the Czar.
The great question of the day just now in Belgium
is the procuring of employment for the working
classes, and the whole attention of the " authorities
thes be" is engrossed with that truly weighty subject.
tsereral cities in this country have forwarded depu-
tations to the government in order to solicit pecuniJxy
advances, as it is found all but impossible to get bills
discounted. The government has been obliged to
refuse acceding to several applications, but has thought
roper to advance the sum of 300,000 francs to the
Hank of Flanders (Ghent)—a sum which will now
enable it to discount to the amount of 600,000 francs,
is it holds 300 railway shares of 1,000 francs each,
which it can turn, or get turned, into cash or give as
ircurities. The leading bankers and merchants of
Cheat have signified their readiness to take, as here-
'lore, the notes of the above back, which is mainly
held by English capital. An atelier de eharite, or
.eral workshop, has been opened at Sleydinge,
Ghent. This establishment is open for old peo-