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denends probably upon this interview. So mat
tiers rest for tine present. More by next steamer.
There has been a general fuctuation in the ex-
changes of all Europe, with downward tendency.
AT Paris, there has been fall of2 per cent. The
Austrian Five per cents have fallen q per cent.
Similar fluctuations have take place at Berlin
aud Frankfort.
The religious question continues undated in
England, and is carried on IN anything but a
Christian spirit. Cardinal Wiseman has not been
banshed, and no further steps have been taken
openly, as yet, by the government have been
told, but sea :cey credit it, that the Pope, by
way of concession, is willing to annul the law OF
celibacy among the Catholic priesthood. This
would not, however, elect the territorial DIVISION
of England by his Holiness. ! find, by the hIes
of New York papers brought by the Baltic, which
arrived Wednesday night, that a religious contro-
versy of somewhat similar nature has commenced
on your side of the Atlantic. | still fear that some
serious disturbance will take place in England.
At Cheenham, the windows of the Roman Cath
Ole church have been smashed, as also the win
dows Of some of the members of what is common
ly termed the high church party. At Bennett s
church, Pmco, last Sunday, some fifty gentle
men went, armed with slaves under their coats,
to keep order in case Of need. A large body of
metropolitan police was assembled outside. Some
stones were thrown into the church, and the rev.
erend clergyman declared that, il an attempt was
made 10 enter the chancel, they should walk over
outside, and the rain came down in torrents
Otherwise row was imminent.
The Sandman Chambers were opened by kIng
Victor Emanuel, on the 23d instant The only
passage of interest in his speech is that in which
he alludes to the difference with Rome. He re-
grets that difference, but expresses the intention
Of the government to adhere firmly TO the existing
laws of the country
The Greek Chambers have also been opened by
the lovely Queen OF Greece, in the absence of the
ugly king, who has been visiting his Bavarlan
relations. He has no children, and the crown
will, in all probability, eventually ia to Prince
of Oldenburg, under the patronage of Russia.
A report that the Sultan had been poisoned, has
been going the rounds Of The papers. There is
nothing to confirm it, Sir Strattord Canning, our
Ambassador to the Porte, received Il salute an
entering the Dardanees the other day, which
might have proved the opposite of pleasant. Ar
irving at the mouth of the Dardanelles after sun
set, he wished to force the passage. He paid no
attention to the signals made to his steamer from
the castles, with the exception of hosting the
English flag. Bang went the batteries, and two
heavy balls entered the side Of the steamer. Sir
S. Canning then thought it advisable TO wait till
the next morning, expressing himself perfectly
satisfied with the precision Of fire of the Turkish
artillery.
The disturbances at Aleppo have been put down.
Adyices from Lisbon of the 18th November,
bring no news Of interest. Lord Torrlngton, ex-
governor Of Ceylon, has arrived in town
Cape Of Good Hope pupers to the ID October,
bring accounts Of Il regular split III the colony
Lord Grey will have enough on his hands next
session. The Cape, like all our other colonies,
will one day be independent of the mother coun-
try.
The Swedish Diet has also been opened, but
the fact is Of no interest.
The Canada arrived at Liverpool on Monday
last Terrific gales have p:evaed during the past
In,s p ,,bi "a
The Edmond, an emgrant ship, was wrecked of
the Irish coast, and 96 drowned.
The Madrid Cortez are occupied with the debate
on the address in reply to the royal speech: The
Madrid Opera House has opened with Albon,
Formes, La Fuoco, (dancer) and an efficient COM
pany. Sontag's success at PARIS, Is not quite so
great as some Of the papers announce. The
French beau monde are fond of change, and Mad
anne Sontag is scarcely novelty. There is moth
Ing particular going on here in the musical and
theatrical world. Hudson and Anna Thi'lon,
Julien, the National concerts, Macready, Kean,
are the attractions.
Catherine HAYES left town to-day for Rome,
where she is engaged as prima donna for tie
nival, after tour Of uneXampIed triumph in Ire
land, her native country. The weather is fine but
fresh-no snow yet.
INTERESTING FROM Prussia.
OPENING OF THE CHAmBERs-THE KiNG's SPEECH.
After the performance of divine service at the
of St. Hedwig, on the 2lst of November, the
members Of both houses proceeded to the white
hall Of the palace, where seats were prepared for
them, and gallery for the chiefs of diplomatic
missions, together with a small space for the pub
lie. The courts Of the palace were occupied by a
body Of foot guards, the stairs lined with grena-
diers, and the corridors and acknowledgement
by senries from the guarde du corps (culrasslers)
aud from the company Of palace guard infantry,
composed Of veteran non commissioned officers
the whole, well as the servants, attred III full
dress uniforms and liverles. So soon as notice
was conveyed to the king that the members were
assembled, the door leading to the royal apart
ments was thrown open at half past eleven, and
his ma esty, atred in the uni form Of the lst foot
guards, Of which he is colonel, and holding his
helmet in his hard, enter d, being preceded by
the grand marshal and about twenty chamber
lains, and followed by eight Of the royal princes,
the chiefs oc iplomatic MISSIONS the ministers Of
state, and the civil and military officers of the royal
household Among the princes present, were
their Royal Highnesses Prince William, uncle to
the king the Princes Of Prussia, Charles and Al
brecht, his brothers; Princes Adalbert and Fred
erick, his cousins Prince Frederick Charles, son
of Prince Charles and Prince Frederick, son Of
Prince Albrecht. Her majesty and the princesses
were not present.
His Majesty, upon entering, bowed to the as
kembled members, who received him in solemn ST.
Ience. He then mounted the steps Of the throne
and so soon as the royal family ministers, and at
tendants had settled into their places on either
side, the King covered his head with his helmet
and NJ. de Ladenburg, acting Minister President
advanced and delivered printed copy of Il e
speech into the royal hands. His majesty, who
is extremely short-sighted, then raised the docu
ment close to his eyes, and commencing co!dly, in
somewhat indistinct voice, which cleared and
warmed in Il marked and most energetic manner
even to bitterness in one or two parts-read the
speech given below The whole Of the first part
listened to in silence, but with intense atten-
ton, when, however, the King came to that part
which touches on the events passing in Hesse,
and Of the intentions Of the government not to lay
down its arms until the rights of the nation were
validated, niurmurs of applause broke forth, and
these murmurs broke out into II loud cheer when
his majesty said lie would hold inviolably (unrer-
brtchlich) to the constitution.
So soon as his Majesty 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. "
who, although contrary TO all usuul etiquette, was
Immediately greeted with three lusty hurrahs. In
the meantime the King uncovered, descended from
the throne, and quilted the hall in the same order