The Express.
London, England, 1849-04-02 00:00:00

GERMANY.

COLOGNE, MARCH 3.—The deputation appointed
by the Frankfort National Assembly to convey to the
King of Prussia the intelligence of his election to the
imperial crown of Germany, arrived on the 30th nit.
in Cologne by one of the steamers. On landing they
were greeted with cheers and hisses, the latter greatly
predominating. They left the next morning by rail-
way for Buckeborg (Lippe Detmold), where, as well
as at Hanover and Brunswick, they intended to stop
for a few hours, passing the night at Mr gdeburg, so
that they would not reach Berlin before Monday
afternoon. It is probable that the interview with the
King will not take place before the following day.
The deputation, including the President of the As-
taxably, oonsists of 32 persons.
During thee stay at Cologne on Friday night, a
large crowd assembled in front of the Hotel Diach,
where they had put up, and treatei them to a chart-
vari—the famous "cat's music" of the Germane. As
it was (eared that other and more hostile demonstra-
tions might be made (for the democrats of Cologne
are all rr publicans), the troops were called out, and
they took up positions at the corners of all the streets
leading to the above hotel, thus preventing the
passage of all persons except those whet resided
therein.

The journal above quoted states that them, were
few demonstrations of joy at Frankfort„sait the an-
nouncement of the election of an emperpt ; but it adds
that in Cassel the entire popnlationi expressed sags:
faction at the decision of. Able national assembly,
by decorating the honswi with the German tri-
colourei flag. -
HANOVEIL—Nro slight sensation has ben created
in the smaller sntostes contiguous to Hanover, by the
recent publisSation of a despatch addressed to the
Hanover'tan government, under date July 20, 1848.
' In that.. document it is set forth that in all probability
few a the duk s or even grand-dukes of Germany
would be able to resist the revolutionary shock, and
'that there is a good chance for his Hanoverian ma-
jesty to aggrandise his territory. It is not stated from
what government the despatch in question emanated,
bntthere are internal evidences to show that it must
have come from Bavaria.

SCILLESWIG-HOLSTEIN.—The legislative as-
sembly of Schleswig was dissolved by the common
government on the 26th ult. On the other hand, the
commissioner of the central executive of Germany has
urged the common government to give up their posts
to a directory or stadholdership composed of four
individuals. The legislative assembly has approved
of this plan, and declared in favour of the election of
Herr Iteventlow and Herr Bawler, as two of the mem-
bers of the above directory. The assembly then broke
up, after giving cheers for the two individuals above
named. According to the latest amount, the King of
Denmark was still in Also:.

FRANKFORT, MARCH 29.
I have read year article of the 29th, in which you
almost reproach me with having too much hope of
our good and noble Germany. You will already be
aware that I have not deceived myself ; even accord-
ing to year view of the matter, who regard the elec-
tion of the King of Prussia es tfic salvation of Ger-
many. I do not participate in this opinion; but I see
clearly that there is no alternative for Germany but to
pass through a King-of-Prussia era. If I am Mill-
taken, and if experience shall show that the King of
Prussia is competent to make Germany prosperous
and happy, I will rejoice with those who have showed
greater prescience than myself; but if I am not mis-
taken, then Germany will have to pass through this
era of Prussian domination to something else. In
either case the German people, with or without the
King of Prussia, will, I am confident, regain the posi-
tion among nations which is their due.
You may recollect in 1840 that a foreign threat to
conquer the Rhenish provinces would rouse all Ger-
many like one man. I retain to this day the same
unshaken confidence in the ultimate stability of Ger-
many. We must pass through a multiplicity of
phases, but we will come at last to a free and united
Germany. And I ground this steadfast faith not only
on the good and bad qualities of the actors now
figuring in the political scene, but on the uniform
tenor and tendency of German history. The new
birth of Germany has been preparing for the last 150
years. The event has been approaching slowly, but
merely. German literature, philosophy, religious
ideas, industry, political institutions—in short,
all that constitutes the basis of a solidly-
constructed state, have been making almost insensible
and unnoticed progress, but have struck deep and
spreading roots. This cannot have been in vain ; the
faults must be serious and numerous that arrest a
growth as natural as that of a tree in a good soil and
propitious atmosphere.
It is possible that the King of Prussia may reject
the offer of the imperial crown. For my part, how-
ever, I believe he will accept it ; for this is as neces-
eerily the denouement of the history of the kings of
Prussia, as the re-establishment of the German empire
is of the history of Germany. If the King Of Prussia
refuse the crown, and if the Prussian people do not
force him to accept it, the dynasty and people of
Pripda, abdicate their position as "leaders" in Ger-
many. If he accept, Prussia will be lost in Germany.
I heard rather a felicitous mot with reference to this
alternative—a gentleman parcilying the old French
formula exclaimed—" The King of Prussia is dead.
God save the Emperor."
With regard to the left, which you appear to re-
proach likewise for not taking the King of Prussia at
any price, and at the first offer, I believe they have
judged wisely in holding back to drive a better bar-
gain, and that neither the people nor the Emperor-
, King, will be losers ultimately by their having done
so. Had the King come to Frankfort with his Berlin
notions, attended by his Brandenburg and Wrangel,
he would soon have spoiled the game. It is for-
tunate that the rejectionof Welcker'sniotionhas given

a shake to the ministers and state
The Prussian people and their king have hien tsegke
that Germ say can only be had on the conditise
devotion to th.i liberty and interests of the Ger
The emperor-king himself has been beneli'ed 'sew
thing in the interval of eight days. The weicket
motion wculd only have been carried by a msjeeite
of four or live, even though the whole of the 4,
eratie h ft, with the exception of the red repnblieset
bed voted for it. In the election wbioh took ple;
yesterday, the King of Prussia had a majority of
votes; and it must be kept in mind that of the
120 Austrian deputies not one voted in this majority
For the immediate present affairs look well, mei
the king accept, even I believe that we are in agood
way to attain some substantial good for Germany—le
rather to attain somethttg that may enure a leek
future to a country that deserves to be gnat sod
happy.

BERLIN, Mmtea29
The election of Frederick William to be Eropeav
of the Germans was announced here yesterday b,,
electric telegraph; and V c Frankfort deputation fa
hourly expected here. The ministers went to Chu,
lottentierg immediately they had received the ao%
and had a long conference with the King last night.
The conservative party here are chagrined at the ax.
august; which have been made t 3 the radicals in the
National Assembly,in order to procure this result—their
great aim and desire. All are on the stretch to hoir
what sort of conditions the King will stipatelep
and many tear these will be of a nature to mist greet
difficulties in the way of accomplishing flan grand
step towards German unity. To day the Kicg re.
ceived Von Trantsmanndorf, the late Au Wan ambaa
sailor, at a private audience, in which he presented
the letter of his recall. Then the new ambassador
I Baron Von Proketch-Osten, was admitted to polieni
his credentials.

TURIN, Mmitcu 27,
' The Duke of Savoy, the eldest son of Charles Al.
Bert, was cesterday proclaimed here nadir the my
of Victor Emanuel, and the troops in garrison took
the oath of fealty in the presence of the Prince of
Carignan, Lieutenant-General of the kingdom, as will
also to-day the national guard. Probably the King
inedminottisittaned
himself will be present at this solemn but (ander ex-
, istieg circumstances) sorrowful ceremony. His mid„
jesty arrived here last night late, and was ealated by
numerous "elves" on bCe alighting at the palace,
where a crowd awaited his arrival notwithstandinr
the lateness of the hour (half-past 12). The EuggiE
and French ambassadors came back with him ?ran
the camp of Radeteki.
et:eel hasay berpeagraceebeedtownetforu
pa
Austria can be arranged. Meanwhile the former is
Ito pay a contribution of 100 millions of francs. Vow
peeled! rtmillistai
millions sterling), end to place Altxudria in the
hands of the Austrians as a guarantee for the payment
and the observance of peace. Notice has Wapiti:digital
this morning of the sale of considerable extent of
forest land belonging to the crown, with a view, of
come, to replenish the exhausted treasury of the eX.
King, which his successor must have found empty.
An official s atement of the events of the pretest
short and disastrous campaign has just been published
here, siened Rattazi, Minister of the Intenoe dated
Turin, March 26. It begins thus —" From tl c head-
quarters of the army, whence no news tad bean.
oeived for several day. past, we have received to-
day the following :
On the 23rd inst., a pitched battle was fought; the troops
we-re tired with long marches and countermarches, pm
formed on the two preceding days, but the battle could set
be deferred, as the enemy came on to the assault. The Um
of battle extended from Biases, a small hamlet, tr rather
group of buildings, situated on the road to Mortars, es far et
the canal lying a little behind the small country-house ailed
Corta Nucor., on the Vercelli road.
The document goes on to describe the position of
the different corps of the army. The Ist Division,
command. d by Gen. Durando, forming the right
wing. The 2nd Division was text campoled of the
brigades of Casale, Aquiand, the Parmenese (Caulk
where the first brigade was formed. liera 'ant few
miles from the field- a great, 'inducement to the
soldiers to sweidnew the flAht, disinclined as they
abeeaby were—the vicinity of their home being us-
favourable to a degree, from the facility afforded
them of being aided is their flight). The 3rd Divi-
sion, composed of the Savona and Savoy brigades,
was commauded by Gal. Perrone. The
.Savoy regi-
ments behaved best throughout the succetes.ve engage-
meats. The King himself was at the head of the
first, with the rank of colonel. The Dake of Genoa
was behind, commanding the reserve division. The
document then continues :

The Duke of Savoy supported the right wing with the
brigades of Cuneo and that of the guards. He was at a short
distance from Vercelli, on the low plains that extend beneath
its walls, and thence to the road,. At 11, a.m., the Au
trians began the attack at La extreme left—the
engagement began at this point and soon extended all slog
the line. The Savona regiment, placed in &at line, me
way, and the brigade of Savoy advanced to replace it. Soon
them two brigades together retook the last position, and ad-
vanced as far as the countryhouze called, " Larinchi," se
the left of the old buildings called "La Citadellt." At this
moment the fire of the Austrians seemed to slacken on as
left, an•t it appeared that they directed all thait
efforts upon our centre at La Citadella, which us
taken and re-taken several times by the brigade
of Casale, Aqui, and the Parmanese, commanded
by Gen. Bee. Here the assault of the enemy was feltstroard
on our left. The brigades of Savoy and Savona commuted
to give way, falling back upon La Hicesca. This last pen.
tion was soon lost, and with it the fortune of the day. 'fbe
Duke of Genoa, with the reserve, was sent to support it,
but, though he fought most bravely, had several horses
killed under him, and was obliged to continue the fight on
foot, all his efforts were fruitless. The Austrians then
brought all their forces to bear on our centre. The action
was hottest on our right and centre, but our battalions fall-
ing back one on the ether, towards night we were obliged to
retreat. The day was lost for us. The centre and right
wing re-forming under the walls of the city continued to re-
sist till night put a mop to the attacks of the eni my.
The legislative chambers are prorcgutd to the 3rd
April.