larnsis.—The Prussians appear to be entirely occupied with the preparations
for the King's coronation. We have not space to make the descriptions of these preparations interesting, but the following speech is important. The King received the functionaries and depu- ties at Konigsberg, on the 17th inst., and said: "I desired to sum- mon the representatives of the Chambers to my presence, even before the coronation, and I thank you for having complied with my wish. The rulers of Prussia receive their crown from God. To-morrow, therefore, I shall take the crown from the Lord's table and place it on my head. This is the signification of the expression King by the Grace of God,' and therein lies the sanctity of the Crown, which is inviolable. I know that you will thus understand the meaning of the act which I have summoned you to witness. The Crown has been surrounded by new institutions, by virtue of which you are destined to afford to it the benefit of your counsel. You will advise me, and I shall listen to your advice.' That speech is, we fear, to be taken in a reactionary sense.
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