The Express.
London, England, 1864-01-26 00:00:00

WHAT WILL ENGLAND DO?

" So surely," says the Post of to-day, " as the
Germans cross the Eyder, so surely will they array
against them the arms of England ; so certainly
will they find the soldiers of France presently
moving on the Rhine, and the forces of Italy on
the Venetian frontier. We cannot too often re-
peat the names of Hungary and Poland. The
statesmen of Austria and Prussia treat them as if
they were mere Pepper's ghosts, instead of being
earnest solid nations, eager to rise, and to fight
for freedom and independence. Calamity upon
calamity will surely fall upon the authors of this
war if once it is brought about. We therefore,
while there is yet time, seek most anxiously to
impress upon the German governments the fearful
extent of the responsibility which they seem so ready
to assume. The peace of Europe, upon which the
prosperity and well-being of all depend, is a sacred
trust chiefly committed to the hands of the great
Powers. If by them it is violated and destroyed,
those who perpetrate the crime wig have to pay the
penalty. Aggression and ty.anny will be defeated
and punished, and those who abed blood in a I
wanton and unjust quarrel will find that in the
last reckoning they themselves will be chief suf-
ferers."
We read in the Times :—" We have reasoned on
the supposition that Prussia and Austria, urged on
by the German patriot e, refuse to listen to the re-
monstrances which will be offered anew by the
chief European powers. We trust it will be found
possible to unite France, Buena, and Sweden, with
Great Britain in a pressing request that the two
powers will refrain from attacking the Danish posi-
tions at the Dannewerk. If the collision can be
delayed for a time, there may be sli'l hope
of avoiding war. In favour of this chance
it may be said that the thaw and the activity
of the Danish general have given the defenders so
many advantages that it is unlikely any prudent
commander will attack them without a very con-
siderable preponderance of force. This prepon-
derance can only be obtained after the lapse of
some little time. The Prussians and Austrians
are only just making their way to the scene of
action, and some time longer must be necessary
for the transport of supplies and munitions of war.
With the telegraph and railway the European go-
vernments can communicate with each other, and
resolve on common action before the Prussians and
Austrians hare carried their aggression to the
length of shedding blood. No means should be
neglected to prevent so great a calamity. It may
be that the two powers are not indisposed,
after all, to come to terms, and that, having main-
tained their dignity by refusing delay to Denmark,
they may be willing to acquiesce in it when it is
urged by European opinion. In that case things
may still go well ; but it is evident that a single
false step at this crisis may lead to very serious
events."

CONFLICTS IN HOLSTEIN BETWEEN THE
PEOPLE AND THE PRUSSIAN TROOPS.
(non am owl sowercurpm.)
HAMBURG, Bomar.
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Mysterious rumours are in circulation here of
serious conflicts between the inhabitants in several
towns and villages in Holstein and the Prussian
troops, the latter having in some places been
booted and hissed in passing through ; whilst in
others the inhabitant', supported by their local
authorities, flatly refused to give them quarters
for the night or food, even on payment. It is by
no means improbable that these reports have some
foundation, and the Alton." Mercury of this
morning publishes an official telegram received last
evening, which is likely enough to be in some con-
nexion with the alarming Titmouse. The telegram
is as follows:
(Algona Karam Alters.)
Kiel. Jam. itt,1664. 4.45
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The polies entberities of the derby sin Mr►! renedreil
i• nee ell the MUM in their power to provost any to-
phrase annitiest or hostile collision between the inhabitants
end the impound Austrian sad repel Preoiee troops sow
seerebing throne► Vie swantly.
Decal °armament. Biel,

(Sigoccl) 0. Josses.
Zoell police authorities is the duchy of Holcicia.

In the meantime tits Prussia. troops continue
to pour in every day. This morning a long pon-
toon train arrived and a regiment of Cuirassiers,
and whilst I am writing these lines two regiment.