The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-12-15

WOTUb In WHICH inc true meaning Is bnTOaucO, Is
that we shall probably have war, and most GER
tainly considerable increase of taxes. So the
public understood it-and you may easily imagine
that the prospect thus held out does not tend to
allay the general dissatisfaction. Tsxation lie
a very agreeable prospect, but 10 be taxed for no
ineligible purpose, Sam Weller says, is adding
insult to injury. At all events, although there is
not one single popular element in the present
Chambers, this session will. undoubtedly, not
pass over without some very stormy debates,
partly from the reasons stated above, and partly
from the wellkn0wn fact that the privileged
classes are invariably the first TO resent an attack
upon their purse strings. 1t is much to be feared,
however, that they will compromise this matter by
laying the chief burden upon the shoulders OF the
lower orders, who are always thought good
enough to contribute their full share to the neces-
ties of the State, but not TO participate in its
favors. A.. Il.
Interesting from Prussia
OPENING OF THE CHARACTERISTICS KING SPEECH.
After the performance of divine service at the
Reformed Cathedral and Roman Cstholic Church
OF ST. Hedwig, on the 2lst Of November, the mem
bers of both houses proceeded to the white hal
OF the palace where seats were prepared for them,
and gallery for the chiefs Of diplomatic missions,
together with small space for the public The
courts OF the palace were occupied by q body of
foot guards, the stairs lined with grenadiers and
the corridors and ante chambers guarded by sem
tries from the guarde az corps (cuirassiers) and
from the company of palace guard infantry, COM
posed OF veteran non commissioned ofiicers-the
whole, rs well as the servants, attred in full
DIRE SIS uniforms and liveries So soon az nouce
was conveyed TO the king that the members were
assembled, the door leading to the royal apart
meLts was thrown open at haltpa eleven, and
his majesty, attred in the uniform OF the LIST foot
guards, of which he ID colonel, and holding his
helmet in his hand, entered, beine preceded by
the grand marshal and about twenty chamberlains,
and followed by eight of the royal princes, the
chiefs of diplomatic missions, the ministers of
state, and the civil and military officers of the
al hnncehnld prip nf raY
their Royal Highnesses Prince William, uncle to
the king; the Princes of Prussia, Charles and
Albrecht, his brothers; Princes Adalbert and
Frederick, his cousins; Prince Frederic Charles,
son Of Prince Charles; and Prince Frederick, son
of Prince Albrecht. Her majesty and the prin-
cesses were not present.
His Majesty, upon entering, bowed to the as
semtled me mbers, who received him in solemn
silence. He then mouBted the steps of the throne,
and soon the royal family, ministers, and at
tendans. had settled into their places on either
side, The King covered his head with his helmet.
and M. de Ladenberg. acting Minister President,
advanced end delivered printed copy Of the speech
into the royal hands. His majesty, who il ex-
uemsly short sighted, then raised the document
close TO his eyer, ard common ing celdly,, in
somewhat indistinct voice, which cleared and
warmed in marked and most energetic manner
even to bitterness in one or two parts-read the
speech given below. The whole of the first part
was listened to in silence, but with intense atten-
part which touches on the events passing in Hesse,
aSoswn e. It's arms until the tights 81 see nation were
validated, murmurs Of applause broke forth, and
these murmurs broke out into a loud cheer when
his majesty said he would hold involably (unper-
bflchlich) 10 the constitution.
So soon as his Msjesty had concluded, the
Prince Of Prussia raised his helmet, and gave the
signal for the three loud and general shouts Of
Live The King" which followed. These had
scarcely subsidized, however, when some members
exclaimed, "Long live the Prince Of Prussia"
tho, although contrary TO all usual etiquette, was
imme diaitly greeted with three lusty hurrahs In
the meantime the King uncovered, descended
from The throne, and quilted the hall in the same
order Ia which the procession had entered, but
amidst the loud and prolonged applause of the
members. Here the ceremony ended; and before
twelve o'clock, the King proceeded 10 a carriage
and four TO preside at cabinet council al Belle
vue, and emhers made the best of their way to
their respective houses, where they commenced
preparatory business, under their presidents by
seniority. Il was remarked that large proportion
Of members wore Lendwehr regular uniforms, and
that si least two-lhIds were decorated with or
6ers &C divers kinds. M de Boeclschwing, with
sort Of simplicity bordering on afieciaton, was at
tired In plain clothes. although entitled 10 wear
military uniform; and whilst those around him
were Rlitiefing with stars and crosses-ior the
most pert trophies Of reace--he only wore the iron
cross, asymbol OF battle.
THE srEpcH
0ertlemes Deputies Of the LIST and End Chamber
In the midst Of serious tunes you with eonh-
dsncs assembled round ny threne, and welcome you
heartily
Since thu closing Of Jour last session my govsrumeu.
has been Esaouy occupied to call into life the organic
laws corcorded with you The Introduction OF the
commercial regulations has ced. md nothing
has prevented simultaneous progress, in this matter
throughout all partSof the monarchy, but eonsdsra
tons founded On the laws relating to these ultarious
Although the bushes. Of the provisional position
Of hs ground taS according TO the Rv Of the 2th Of
February last Ia not every terminated my govern
msnt viii take that you shall be made acquainted
With the results Of the operation &c possible
The extensive railway works which my government
through your Assent has been enabled 10 undertake.
have been msrced with vfgor and success. Other
public works sl'o htv. been proceeded with "a salts.
factory manner, and have manfes;ly contributed 70
smsi'fste the condition Of the classes peyed there
on.
In consequence CT the increasing BrIDness Of conf
dtnee cor1srce and trade have Improved daring the
course OF the year and In some caes have exhibited
lively augmentation. Navigation traffic In the ports
OF the country give evidence Of the ncreang activity
IN undertakings.
The postal am.iorstons that have bcen introduced,
with mcfe extensive portal union with other German
ststee and negotiations with foreign tournaments,
having Ter object the farther fac lstng of recipro
caltrsc already afford evidence Of their salutary In
huepce
Already bad We eomms need 10 rejoice at rsvirug
cnrity, When nurderous attempt dirested against
my ovn perfon, opeped q view into the moral abyss
over which we still end ourselves tHsre the Kings
voice assumed a more distinot and emphatic tone
speak not Of my own life that " In the hands OF the
Almighty. The danger from whish was mlrsculoully
rescued vouch sasd 70 the sntisction Of receiving
innunershls toteus q a'tachncnt nna bdeli.y trsm
ftn Ct all icess which appeal 20 rereideof the son
ten pt Tor divine and humsu Laws which obssrva-
lie upon this sorrowful occasion.
The anarehicA press bears no small share OF the
guilt here there Observable an expression OF dis
ftffaction upon the countenances OF many mombersl
ard 10 not possible during the last session 20
dsuhrate upcn The provions Lac Of the prees OF the
3Oth ofJUre schnovlstgsd ~ insuicient my govern
m,nt held u to be its DUTY 70 Issue further provi
tiCual pres regulation Ina virtue Of the $50 article 81
the constitution. Tbis ordinance was Only intended
IA tran,tory rempre for scttipa aide manifest
evil Consequently. there via be laid before you with
the spme tn. project OF cornpfshensive and perms
rcntlv INTENDED press Lac During your deliberations
urop Thu matter, you gill labor With my government
20 bring the claims Of ratiobs ireedsm into accord
with the conditions of the sfsty Of the STATE and
tccitty
TIE preparations for carrying out the stipuistions
contained in The constitution relative TO the relations
a the church with the state In fu activity and
my eouinment will consider u xpedient TO effect 20
pcstibe, s heavy task With due confederation
Ct oil iuft intsrsets.
The project Of slsw NJ inrruction Il its compile
ton The extent q preparatory labors alone renders
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