The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-12-14

correspondent OF the Gasee de Cologne writes
fsrenees Of tie sundr.o Sound Dues did not open on
that day, because the representative Of the Uni ed
States refused to take part in proceedings having
ty II contested 1t is known that none Of the Powers
having representatives. at the Conference have in prin
BRUSSELS Tspr Nor o. Of the SasS u
positively that the opening OF the conferences lion
to the Sound dues which to take place the e1h
has been adjourned None Of the Powers interested
this question tsays have tent delegates Copenhngen
but the representatives Of those governments which
regularly accredited the Court Denmark have re-
ceved sufficient instructions listen TO the propositions
which the Danish government promised to offer 10 its
memorandum. The negotiations win then be eonducse
automatically, but will necessarily take time b.
fore they be brought TO satisfactory conclusion
In consequence Of the attitude assumed BY the wash
ipgton Cabinet the latter win exercise preponderatay
influence in the solution Of the question; and Il seems
according to the advices received from America that the
Presidential message WIN announce the nrm resolution Of
that government not to take part In any arrangement
In this state Of affairs readily conceive that dpo
macy viii not be In hurry to open negotiations that
have already stated that this question Of the sundzol
will be eptangled with all the difficulties and differences
of interests which characterize the general situsn and
viii not be ultimately settled until the conclusion OF
peace.
Berlin C1ov. 27) Correspondence Of London Ti,nesl
No news has arrived here of the Sound Dues Conference
having been opened At Copenhagen hast Tuesday which
the day Hxed either the opening did not take place
nj ALL the business done unmportaut "a ad-
init Of reporting. The Russian government alone has
depued special representative to attend (in late let
ter Of mine II incorrectly printed that Prussia was
the sole State that had done ths all the rest have been
sa6ed TO instruct their usual diplomatic representative
TO receive ad referendum the proposals that the Dan
ixh COVE nment may have TO make. Il IL not iu
possible that the whole matter may b kept
allegiance until the President OF the United Sta es has
In his message TO Congress- ntmsted what course he in
tends to pursue In the matter As far hear the
views that rule In Washington, the United States TO
yernMent Abides By the denial Of right
Denmark to levy Sound dues At all.
The American vessel Robert Patton, Captain Kelly
which had excited suspicious by Its lying anchor r
some time at Ssndhsmm, arrived at stockholm on the
18th inst The cargo, IL was found on ipspection
there. contained only innocent amount Of cotton
ard dyewocds. II had been believed tha, she had or
board large quantity Of revovcrs for the Russian mar
tet which she Was waiting for opport unity to psud
across TO Finland.
The King ef Prussia's Speech.
The following Ii the full OF the ing of prussa
speecb on the opening Of the Chambers;-
nustrious, noble and dear gentlemen Of both Houses
II rejoice at beholding again assembled round nv
thrcne the representatives Of the country and hid Won
from my full heart, welcome. The new session com
mences under circumstances the Increasing
Of which has already in high degree occupied the attsn.
tion Of my government rely upon finding as hereto
fore. powerful support In your exertions.
Above all things am gricved II the increased mica NJ
the most necessary articles 81 food which Is 20 b. a,tr
buted 70 the unsasfacory result Of the late hsryest In
many districts OF the country, and 10 the mpedimcn 70
trac caused by the war; the other hand An aIlefa.
tion may be looked forward with Gods blesnnw the
hoTes are fuhled which the favorable promise Of sr
cultural produce and increase Of production justify In
III then confidently hope that careful continuation OF
n - uafc, founded upon previous experience and we
seonony combined With the never falling private charity