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The following is the full text of the King of
Prussia's speech on the opening of the Cham-
bers :
" Illustrious, noble, and dear Gentlemen of both
Houses,—l rejoice at beholding again assembled round
my throne the representatives of the country, and bid
you, from my full heart, welcome. The new session
commences under circumstances the increasing import-
ance of which has already, in a high degree, occupied
the attention of my Government. I rely upon finding,
as heretofore, a powerful support in your exertions.
" Above all things, I am grieved at the increased price
of the -most necessary articles of food, which is to be
attributed to the unsatisfactory result of the late har-
vest in many districts of the country, and to the impe-
diments to traffic caused by the war ; on the other hand,
an alleviation may be looked forward to if, with God's
blessing, the hopes are fulfilled which the favourable
promise of agricultural produce and increase of pro-
duction justify. Until then I confidently hope that a
careful continuation of free traffic, founded upon previ-
ous experience, and a wise economy, combined with the
never-failing private charity which exists with us, will
help to lessen the weight of the high price of food.
" The continual extension of artificial roads (kunst-
strasscn) and the incessant activity of industry promise
to the working classes additional opportunities of remu-
nerating labour. Certain branches of industry suffer,
it is true, under the pressure of high prices. On the
whole, however, the general activity of commerce is
undisturbed, and the prospects of industry are satin•
factory. A striking proof of this is to be found in the
favourable results of the postal and telegraph services,
and in the increase of railway traffic. It has given me
satisfaction to lay the foundation-stone to the important
completion of the railway system of my kingdom.
" At the Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations at
Paris Prussian end ustry was worthily represented in
the departments of art, agriculture, mining, and com-
merce.
" For a long time the want has been felt for regulating
on a footing becoming the circumstances of the day the
police and municipal system in the eastern provinces,
giving it a more solid basis. Projects for this purpose
will be submitted to your consideration. Projects will
also be laid before you for bettering the district and pro-
vincial regulations of the western provinces.
"The budget for the next year, which will be laid be-
fore you, will show a happy prospect of an increase in
receipts, and offers an additional proof of the order which
prevails in our finances. The maintenance, with your
sanction, of the taxes already imposed will enable a ba-
lance to be drawn between receipts and expenditure, and
provide for the increased wants of the State, and enable
the vigorous continuation of important useful undertak-
ings which have been already commenced.
" The continuation of political complications Las also
made it necessary this year for me to maintain my army,
if not on a complete scale, as in former years, still on a
footing of increased preparation for war. I was enabled
to do this by the bill passed on the 7th of May of the
present year, which sanctioned an extraordinary credit
for that purpose. My Ministers of Finance and of War
will lay before you the special papers relating thereto.
" Gentlemen, the conflict between different European
Powers, the commencement of which I had to deplore
last year from this very place, still continues, to my most
sincere regret. Our fatherland, however, still continues
to be the abode of peace.
" I trust in God that it will remain so, and that I shall
suceeed in preserving the honour and standing of Prussia
as a great Power without inflicting upon our country the
heavy sacrifices of war.
" I am proud to be able to say that I know of no
people so well prepared for war or more ready for sacri-
fices than my own, whenever its honour or interests are
really in danger. This proud consciousness, however,
imposes upon me the duty, while abiding faithfully by
obligations already contracted, not to enter into further
engagements, the political and military liabilities of
which are not to be estimated beforehand.
" The attitude which Prussia, Austria, and the Ger-
man Confederation have assumed by common consent
gives a solid security for the further maintenance of that
independent position which, with upright good wishes
for all, and an impartial appreciation of circumstances,
is equally conducive to the attainment of 8A equitable
and lasting peace.
"Gentlemen, the serious aspect of the present makes
it a duty for us all to devote ourselves fully and unre-
servedly to the interests of our country. You will have
shortly to fulfil this duty at the coming deliberations,
the result of which is of great importance for all and

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,very one.
" I am convinced that you are all actuated by this
feeling and that the blessing of Him will not be want-
ing to your acts who in His almightiness and justice
decrees the fate of nations."

THE WAR BEGINNING IN EARNEST.

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ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. 21.—The Russian jour-
nals rarely contain leading articles generally re-
stricting their communications to recitals of occur-
rences more or less garbled. The Northern Bee,
however, has just published one of these exceptional
papers. It is headed " The War Beginning iu
Earnest," and quotes as a motto the memorable
words of Kutusoff—" The loss of Moscow is not
the loss of Russia." In the outset it lays it down
as au invention of the French and English press
that the Russians were conquered on the Bth of
September, and that the Allies had taken Sebasto-
pol ; proceeding :
For from which side and at what time did the enemy
enter the city? Which Russian regiment was compelled
to lay down its arms or retreat? Where are the trophies
of victory, the hundreds of cannons, heaps of standards,
masses of prisoners ? Of all this there is not a ves-
tige, and the truth is that the allies were so intimi-
dated that they did not venture into the city, after it
was evacuated by the Russian troops, for three whole
days, and then only with the greatest precaution and
with fear and trembling. It was only for the purpose
of no longer serving uselessly as a target to the enemy
who were approaching the walls every day more and
more, that the Russians crossed over to the north side,
just as one changes one's dress or selects another path.
To be sure, it was a pity to put aside the beautiful pueple
dress of Sebastopol, but it is only for a time, and the
Czar will soon give it another one, far inure magnificent
than the former, and the genius of Todtleben and bis com-
panions will weave it at their leisure and without a seam.
No joy has been expressed at the so-called victory by the
Western Powers, neither by the English who were com-
pletely beaten, as theyehave been in every action since
the commencement of the war, nor by the French, who
are now in a condition to quote the well-known words of
Pyrrhus. The sole trophies of Engand and France are
black crape and mourning dresses. The armies of both
fought without any reason, and solely by order of their
respective sovereigns, who give them no protection or
consolation under their misfortunes, by which they are
reduced to the verge of despair ; whilst Russia, on the
other band, attacked without any cause, fought gallantly
for honour and self-preservation.
Such a differenee in the moral element of the two con-
tending parties cannot fail to terminate eventually in f
your of the Russian arms, which was only at a momen-
tary disadvantage, because it had not sufficient railroads,
nor guns of such extreme range as those of the enemy.
Whoever puts forth other reasons for the misfortunes
that have hitherto befallen us is worse than a traitor to
his country, for even the enemy acknowledges the heroic
bravery of the Russians, and the superiority of our artil-
lery and the scientific attainments of our engineers.
At first it was supposed in the West that by obtaining
possession of the south side of Sebastopol they had
gained everything, and are now the more surprised to
find out their error, and to see that the war has in reality
only just commenced—a war which cannot possibly re-
flect any g'ory on the governments who brought it on,
and can only end in their total prostration. Even uow
the blood of their own subjects is not sufficient for their
insatiable ambition, and they are obliged to have re-
course to all sorts of shifts to obtain men from other
nations. With Sardinia the contract of sale has been
concluded, and Olozaga will no doubt be easily pur-
chased ; but it is still a question whether the brave Cas-
tilians will allow themselves to be sold. The loan of
1,500 millions of francs is no proof of patriotic senti-
ments, for it was nothing more than a jobbing specula-
tion of mostly Jewish bankers to suck out the resources
of France and leave her bound hand and foot, when she
will find out to her cost that the empire, instead of the
promised peace and plenty, has brought nothing but
war and desolation on the unhappy country. England
has sunk low, both in the estimation of Russia and
France. Turkey is unable to move under the weight of
the French and English pro-Consule. How different is
the ease in Russia, where the Emperor never abuses his
power, and the people never suffer from tyranny and the
cold egotism of their rulers. The Czar and his people
are indissolubly united, whilst the first reverse of fortune
will not fail to break up the alliance of the enemy. But
it is not only behind stone walls that the Russians can
fight. Their present circumstances in the field are just
as favourable. Our troops are now in the open country,
for that is the natural scene of action for their valour,
but the enemy do not dare to attack them, preferring to
sit down and entrench themselves. The enemy are not
able to undertake anything of importance, and their po-
sition is far from being so favourable as they would
make the world believe.
In the beginning of the war a great part of Europe
was no doubt unfavourably disposed towards Russia,
who has, however, now no enemies except Louis Napo-
leon (who ought to love Russia, which is the natural ally
of France) and England and the democrats, who also
hate the French Emperor. Prussia and the whole of
Germany stand firm on our side. Austria is become
cautious, and the other states will come to their senses
in time, for Napoleon's overbearing conduct in Greece,
Turkey, Rome, Sardinia, Spain, Naples, and all Italy,
as well as towards England, whom he leads by the nose,
show sufficiently that he follows the traditionary policy
of the first empire.
The Russians are still in possession of the northiside of
Sebrietopol, and even if we should lose it the enemy
have gained nothing by it, and would not be able to
march into the interior of the country. A. few attempts
may be made to effect a landing at points of no imp?rt-
once, such as Kertch and Eupatoria, but the most im-
portant places on the coasts are effectively protected
and perfectly safe from any attempts of the enemy.
They They may come again with more ships, but they will
theirreceived
coming
by
umi u g thewithßouutssaianny
Petersburg, says :
A letter of Nov. 20, from St.
agluanrm-b.oats, and we can await
sin take up g
be hoped th t
The Emperor returned here last night,
his
sence of nine weeks, and will probably a
after an ab-
residence in the winter palace. It is to
tua
his presence will restore some animate op b e life,
Ao which might otherwise have
inter-
rupted the communioatio
which seems extinct. The winter has already

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been carried en by sea, since the departure of the allied
fleet, but it will serve to re-open the land communica-
tions, suspended by the bad state of the roads in conse-
quence of the autumnal rain,. _

They aro still working incessantly in the dockyards
on the construction of gun-boats and other small ves-
sels ; it is generally hoped that in case the enemy's fleet
returns next spring they may make at length some
attempt at resistance.
Together with the Emperor, the first order of the day
issued by him whilst on his journey has also arrived. It
is dated the 9th of Nov. from Bakshi-Serai, but contains
merely a long list of subalterns promoted to the rank cf
captain. Generally, a great deal of promotion is going
on at present, especially in the fleet ; numbers of petty
officers and masters' matesare being made officers. Once
upon a time they seldom reached this grade, but now it
is the natural result of the gaps made by the war.
Our latest news from the army before Kars is dated
five weeks back, and we do not know whether the siege
is still going on or not. It is certain that, shortly after
the unfortunate assault made by the Russians, the
greater part of the irregular troops left the army and re-
turned to their homes. It is probable that the very first
intelligence announcing the appearance of Turkish troops
•n the Caucasian territory will determine the rest of the
militia to follow that example.