New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-11-28
KING AND PEOPLE IN PRUSSIA

The Prussian people, during the past two
years, have given ample proofs of their liberal
and enlightened political sentiments. They have
twice chosen a Chamber of Representatives,
consisting overwhelmingly of stanch defenders
of popular rights againt the encroachments OF
the Crown and the aristocracy; and though
not 80 prompt as many other nations to rush
to arms for the defense Of violated rights, they
have displayed in tho advocacy of their poit-
zeal principles iirmness worthy Of the highest
admiration.
The unanimi.y of the Chamber of Repre-
seutatiyes when the Government and the House
of Lords claimed rights entirely contrary to
tho Constitution, must have surprised even the
Government and the Aristocrats. Several small
parties, which had always SHOWN themselves
anxious TO make tho utmost concessions to the
Government, and which had been more IN
sympathy with the conservative than with the
progressive portion of the Chamber, ranged
themselves, when the constitutional rights Of
the representatives Of the people were endan-
gered, unhesitatingly on the side of the maj or
ity. Those who had been absent published
statements that they "a have voted with
the House on the occasion in question, aud
the important fact was thus established that
not more than the eleven or twelve members
Of the Conservative party would have opposed
the resolution.
The people have sustained The action Of
tbeir representatives with enthusiasm. In most
electoral districts, the electors (the RUSSIAN
deputies are not chosen by direct vote, but
by electors) signed an address cordially ep-
proving the patriotic revolution Of their repre-
sentaiives. In several districts of Berlin these
addresses received the signature OF every
elector. The attitude OF Brcslau, KocnigsbeIg,
Cologne, and other leading cities was equally
decisive. la Que assembly of electors OF Ber-
! lin. resolution was adopted to defend, ii it
should become necessary, the Consultation, with
fire and sword. Similar views were expressed
in several public meetings, called upon the
return Of the representatives to their constitu-
enls.
The Government and the Aristocra;s, instead
pie, concIadei to make an attempt Of
breaking the power OF public opinion BY
force. The Aristocrats everywhere began to
organize populations to the King, which
were 10 thank him for the dissolution
Of tho Chamber and pledge him their support
IN hi. struggle against the representatives Of
the people. They even went 50 far as 10
demand a radical change in the Constitution,
by aboiisLing the representation Of the poo-
pie IN general, and substituting for it the old
distribution Of the people into three estates
nobility, towns and farmers Though know.
Jog that few weeks before they bnd only
succeeded IA electing about dozen out OF 3J2
deputies, and this with an electoral law which
gives to the aris,ocrsiic and wealthy classes
much more extensive rights than TO the poo-,
they were bold enough TO claim. both in their
meetings and through their populations, that
ibey-not tie chosen cpIefentatlyes-repre
seDlod the real sentiments Of the people.
The Kmg IN receiving tue Populations, dill
not hesitate ~ consurc the action of the
Chamber Of Representatives, and Of some
members Of the Chamber in particular, in the
moss unmeasured terms. HIS sentiments with re-
gard to the Chamber of Deputies may be seen
from tie following answer which was given to
some deputstions
thanh you for the sentiments Of fidelity which you bave
.1pIoscd You have assembled here from Provinces
order give with voice Of tho adciy
and stodo eIoed IA you by goa, which .paog
from ny Initiative, and which will carry uadolbcdy
the oonvet,n Il the beush.. Of this has yet
penetrated deeply In the mind Of the people could de-
tre and hope but that Ito necessity will In no mi
bs gnzcd II has been attempted excite ia, people
inst these Institutions they did not tsnd their good
bat hope that tho truth wi penetrate and that ny
word will reach the hearts Of many Of ay subjects have
certainly been afflicted lear that they have badly
,spreed ny languages bot the tim, win GOMEZ confidently
b5po when The people will Iecoruxe my kindly Intentions
ard susAi With 0nsnimity Lhe have cny
ny peoples good before Ine eyes aud in heart but ny
bs, inisnon 4. often oppo'e spirit Of oonusdc,on md
Of f-l.ehood which be broken bci,r. proross si
be sde by Prussia Not only has tho Tcorsag Of TO
army been ipsf-d 10 tho Chamber Of Deputies other as
cle of tho budget have boon rejected the absence Of
which would essentially impede the Of the ndnia-
ton But this pofy agitation compromise yet cher inter
es-ihsy di..orb a., religious foeus my people MS
Cannot 10 pfsutrd aud will contribute ior my part to
the end that tie faith may he preserved Ia the midst the
people Is imperative that should all see 20 H. that al
iaFs brought into better condition. Tor many epprs-
recall the siin.ton a aia. II IL duty and my will
protect al the gec nlerests Of the county ard Vii
hry fcsi.t ssery mJusuhabe demand. God will give me
strength TO DO It. Have condolences in me God Ia. mover
abandoned Prussia
Beside this encouragement given to the dis
loyal aud worst elements of society, the Gov.
srnment commenced petty persecution az ainst
the mer'bers II the late Chamber; ugniDs. the
Liberal press, snd against MI Others whom it
could reach. Several State officials who had