The Express.
London, England, 1850-11-26 00:00:00

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* • PRUSSIA.
BERLIN, Nov. 22.
The speech froth tits throne has created a very
mixed sensation. The first impression made by it
the
public mind was decidedly favourable; the
o have been by the acts of the ministry told to
- war, and the dubious wording of the latter
paragraphs of the speech was held to infer an intim-
.to maintain a firm front against Austria. Calm
1111ortiOn Oil a night's sleep, have done much to
SIMON the first impression. The general feeling to-
ting is, that it, is a most unsatisfactory document in
Geis pints on which the public desire information
dad certainty, and most injudicious on other points
which all, deas should be buried in oblivion. The
1 quoin et puce or war is passed over with an ap-
point abet to lead the public to believe that the at-
titude of armed defense which Prussia hu assumed
since the Bth inst. will procure for the country that
position to which the king and the government con-
ger her entitled, or that the sword will be drawn to
obtain it by force. Not the slightest allusion is made
to the onoessions which Prussia hu been called on to
make, and many of which she has made almost with-
out a murmur. The Warsaw conferences, and the
secret negociations which have been carrying on
with Vienna, and which are now believed to have re-
ignited in a temporary understanding, are not men-
tioned, and the public are only told what they have
learnt in a more effectual manner from the ministerial
orders, and the columns of the Berlin newspapers.
On the other hand, the lamentable attempt of a mad-
man on the life of the king, which was in June last
made the ground for imposing the most grinding re-
strictions on the newspaper press, is alluded to in
terms ill-judged at any time, but more so at a moment
like the present, when, as the royal speech itself stye,
all parties have mulched, and one generous enthu-
siasm for Prussia pervades the whole nation. These is
but one opinion en these paragraphs of the wised.'
They are universally underage& '• The wheat epee*.
is a curious document ; it bears innate evidence Of
Paving been the work of several hands. Tne first six
pliegraphe are drawn up with a red-tallish precision
sad formality of expression clearly derived from the
bureaucratic pen of the Minister of the Interior. The '
two following are more in the style of the speech with
which the Estates General were opened in 1847,
which was the King's own production. Then follows
Herr von Menteliffa again with other internal
matters. The Minister of Finance puts in a para-
graph respecting income and expenditure, which is
deeply interesting to the taxpayers, and then there
comes a series of paragraphs which contain the real
gist of the speech. These have apparently been altered
by different hands, words and sentences introduced
here and there which were not originally intended,
until the whole has assumed the appearance of a piece
of literary patchwork. The impression which it has
made upon the several political parties is very mixed.
Both chambers met this morning. The second
chamber resolved on appointing a committee, to draw
up an address to the King, in answer to the speech
from the throne. In the upper chamber, Cruntßitt-
berg was elected president, and in the lower, Count
Schwerin. The latter, on assuming his office, treated
the chsmber to a warlike speech, a report of which
will be found below. The proceedings of the chamber
were in other respects formal, and of no importance.
The Deutsche Reform announces that the equip-
ment of the landwehr of the first class is complete,
and that the second class will be under arms and
equipped by the end of the month. The provincial
papers continue to bring long details of the enthusiasm
and readiness with which the orders of the govern-
ment are obeyed. The Garde du Corps, which isl
under the command of the Prince of Prussia, is to leave
Berlin shortly. The prince has recently addressed an
order to the regiment, praising their condition very
highly, and expressing his cuoviction that every man
in it will be ready to defend the honour of his coun-
try.
The field poet has been arranged for the whole
army, the military baking establishments have also
been put to rights ; the commissariat has been
placed on a war footing, and every step taken to pro-
vide for the wants of the army. A ministerial order
is expected, prohibiting the exportation of horses and
cattle.
The publication of the King's private letter to Herr
von Radowitz his created an enormous sensation.
His Majesty is said to be highly incensed at this 1
breach of confidence.
The effect of the King's speech on the funds has not
been beneficial. Prices have neither risen nor fallen ;
railway share s have gone down considerably.
Favourable explanations, says %loner, have been
received from Baden.

PROCEEDINGS IN THE Cli
The first chamber met at ten o'clock this morning.
President (by seniority) Fonk officiated. The minis-
ter of justice sat alone at the ministerial table.
143 members were present.
The sessional orders of last year were adopted, and
a committee appointed to consider all motions refer-
ring to them.
The chamber then proceeded to the election of a
president. Count Rittberg was chosen by 85 votes
in opposition to Cemphausen (junior), Count Alvens•
lebee, and Count Izenplits.
Colet Rittberg having taken the chair, addressed
the chamber. He thanked the chamber for their con-
fidence, and requested their support and indulgence.
Having thanked the seniority president for the midi-
nen with which he had undertaken the temporary
duties, the president proceeded :
I have ethers to thank also ; I mean our brothers and our
ism, The *natty ia in daager, and oar leader ha sum-
:ri** people to arms. They have answered to the call
pairlotic feeling and true seal. Their country is to
them above all eke. We, who coma from the different pro-
Tunes, as testify to their? readinem. The court over which
I preside has lost so many officials through the ;mobilisation
of the army, that I have been obliged to reclaim several, who
have retuned unwillingly and sorrowfully. This readiness
of sacrifice is our sheet author in times of difilculty, sad so
long as this spirit shall exist, and it will exist, for it is
founded on the high morality of the people, the country need
sot be hopeless. Gratitude and acknowledgment, thug
fore, are due to the sons of the country. Gratitude nod
acknowledgment to the landwehr. Gratitude and ackaow
lodgment to the army. Kay it please you, gentlemen, to show
your approval by rising from your mats. (This whole chamber
answered to the appeal.) The chamber has risen u one man.
(" Bravo.") I have yet another duty to perform, the cause
of which, however, is a melancholy one. We miss from the
iniaisterial table the high and noble figure of him who, sum-
moned to Ms King's aid in a difficult period, guided the
affairs of the state with the bud of wisdom. A higher
power has summoned him to a better world. His fidelity
and devotion will at all times light the path of the true
friends of their country. His honest character wee molt-
niesd in all circles far and near, and impartial history will
grant to the deputed an honourable leaf in her book. May
his ashes rest in peace. (Emotion.)
After the trussed= of the usual formal business,
the chamber was balloted into five sections for the
examination of the elections, dm.
The chamber then adjourned until Monday next.
The Second Chamber met at 10 o'clock, under the
temporary presidency of Deputy lowing. Of the
members of the government there were present von
Manmuffel, von der Heydt, and von Stockhausen.
Baron Vincke, whose election wu announced a few
days ago, took his seat for the first time. After trans-
acting the venal formal business, such es the election
of the presidents for the woven sections, and other
matters, the election of a permanent president was
proceeded with. Five names were proposed; the
number of votes to be given 292. Count Schwerin
received 207 , Count Arnim Boitsenbug, 88 ; Robe,
12; Sehaffranesk, 2; sod Liget Rainy, 1. Count
Schwerin was at sore proclaimed president by the
temporary oeenpent et the chair, who, at the same
time, blathered it to its pannantait occupant.
Deputy Simms wee thin sleeted Vice-President,
and Deputy Lomilog Second Vice-President. Both
gentlemen thanked the chamber for the confidence
manifested in them.
The President then inquired whether the amuse i
would present an address to his Majesty, in soserori
to the speech from the throne, and slut i consuitles
for the purpose of preparing it.
Sliest Retsow opposed a division, and demanded I
that the election of the committer should be poi&
poned.
The President declared that his proposal was in
conformity with the cessions orders; and, on the
quetion being pat, the greater portion of the cham-
ber rose to suction it. The committee was therefore
agreed to. (The appointments have not yet lien
nada.)urgency of a motion by Poolthammer, for the
formation of nine special committees within Alms
budget committee, weir acknowledged, and the ohs r'
bee streusel at 1 Ode* until 111410 MW.
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