1 DECEMBER 1855, Page 2

The King of Prussia has opened his Chambers with a

speech exulting in the separate position that enables Prussia to enjoy peace without making sacrifices for a war in which her " interests" are not engaged. He strongly intimates that Austria and Germany share in this interested and obstinate separation. It is of no use to rail against the King of Prussia and his subjects, unless we can take effectual measures to stop their trade in a specious but hostile neutrality.