The Express.
London, England, 1862-03-07 00:00:00

PRUSSIA.

The following extract from a letter just written
to his constituents by a deputy of the Prussian
parliament, M. Harkort, represents very clearly,
it is said, the opinions and feelings of the Second
Chamber :

The liberal element in the Climber of Deputies has
gained greatly; the extreme left does not exist; a reflective
RCA and a seal far work are supreme. A liberal
government, marching towards definite objects, would be
certain to posers a large majority in an assembly which
only wishes for moderate progress. Doubtless pirate
motions, not always practical, accumulate, together with
more important government projects ; but if they are not
actually adopted, they at least local questions which
heretofore have been too much neglected. If we are not
to look for great results from the present session, upon
which the country bad founded so many hopes, the fault
lies not with the chamber. The government oscillates
between the feudalista of the Chamber of Peers and the
men of the people ; half measures, which satisfy no one,
are theresult, despite the good intentions of certain persons.
The general state of mind is painful. The military question
has provoked a &Hennas between the government and the
nation which may lead to the dissolution of the chamber.
An appeal to the people will not bring about au electoral
result more favourable to the government. Either the bills
on military law will be rejected by the chamber, or they
must undergo considerable modifications. For my part, I
cashes that I am not in favour of the military service el
seven year. in the army ; and prefer the law of Frederik
William 111. of the sth September, 1814, which holds the
balance equally between the army and the landwehr.
I maintain the principle—no deficit In time of pesos,
no twenty.five additional oentiimes without real danger.
I maiotainthat the taxes are excessive. Our taus increase,
but the national rmor^oee do not. As to legislation, all
liberal propositions fall before the absolute opposition of
the Chamber of Peers, and the men of progress are left
sticking in the mire. The chamber pommies a method by
which we can escape from ibis difficulty—it is the control
over the taxes. We have really been too easy in this
respect. Reaction sake only for money and soldiers ; hay-
jog obtained them it says, " That is sufficient."

THE EMPEROR NAPOLEON AND THE
SENATE.

At one o'clock yesterday the Emperor received
the deputation of the Senate charged with present-
ing the Address.
His Majesty (says the Constitution/lei) spoke to
the following effect :
Monsieur le President,—l am rejoiced at the unanimity
with which the Senate has just voted the address which
you present to me. It is an additional proof that, in the
Chambers as in the eountry, the majority always sides
with wisdom, and excludes extreme opinions. After
the vivacitios of the debates, I have seen with
pleasure the measured language of the Address approved by
nearly every vote, thus contirmiog that maxim of Bernet—
MOdfratiOn based upon truth is the firmest support of human

affairs." Receive, thee, my sincere thanks ; for nothing is
more favourable to the calm, reguler advance of govern-
ments than the good understanding between the gre►t
powers of the State.
These words were received with cries of " Vire
!" " Vire l'lmpdratrice !" " Vivo le
Prince Inn:Arial !"

(asursa's =mums.)
FRANCE.

THE MILITARY PENSION BILL AND THE
MEXICAN INTERVENTION.
PARIS, ILtacH 7.

The Moniteur of to-day says :—" If on the occa-
sion of the bill on military rewards submitted to
the Council of State, the amount of the annual
Rente which will be demanded was not stated, it
was because it Is to be afterwards determined upon
in concert with the Corps Legialatif."
The Moniteur also publishes a letter from Vera
Cruz, dated 31st January, expressing regrets at
the deplorable course taken by the allies, who have
not shown sufficient energy. The letter con-
tinues They ought not to have entered into

negotiations, but have demanded immediate re-
dress for their grievances." The writer concludes
by saying, "In order to find • remedy for the
present state of affairs, it is necessary that the
allies should without delay take energetic measures,
and follow precise and identical instructions. It is
especially necessary that the Emperor should send
reinforcements, because France is principally de-
pended upon to enable Mexico to emerge from its
present state of complete disorganisation."

CHINA.
MOVEMENTS OF THE REBELS.
SHANOHAE, J. 23.
(By Telegraph from Alexandria.)
The rebels are moving in the direction of this
place.

A proclamation has been issued by the consuls
of the allied powers, declaring Shanghae to be
under their protection.
Reinforcements have been sent hither by the
Pearl.