The Sun.
London, England, 1863-04-08 00:00:00

THE ARMY.

The depot of the Royal Horse Artillery brigade
was to leave Woolwich yesterday for their new sta-
tion at Canterbury, the dismounted portion pro-
ceeding by train. The troop were to march off
parade, preceded by their own band, at 10 a.m., at
which hour his Royal Highness Prince Arthur had
expressed his present intention of being present
from Greenwich. The first night's halt was to be
at Gravesend. The depot, Col. E. Price, C. 8., is
command, consists of Capt. A. H. King ; Lieuts.
W. H. Sandham, Thomas, and Hazlerigg ; Surgeon
Webb; 99 non-commissioned officers and men, and
100 horses. Arrangements are ordered to be entered
into at Colchester for quartering a division of the
depot brigade Royal Artillery.
By the death of Lieut.-Gen. J. Paterson, the ap-
pointment of Col.-Commandant of the Ist Battalion
of the 60th Royal Rlfl3 Regiment becomes vacant.
The deceased Lieut.-Gen. was one of the elder ofl-
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LONDON, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 1863.

The late interesting event in the Royal Family
has called forth, as might have been anticipated,
cordial expressions of loyalty and goodwill from all
the varying classes of the community. From the
chief members of our proud nobility to the wives of
the humble weavers of Paisley, all ranks have been
eager to offer some token of regard to the fair youne,
bride, while the presentation of congratulatory ad-
dresses has been almost universal, all districts
of the country feeling that they had a right
to take part in the public expression of loyal feeling.
In accordance with the general fashion the High
Sheriff of the county of Buckingham has convened
a meeting of the principal inhabitants, at which
Lord CARINGTON, the Lord Lieutenant, moved the
adoption of the usual addresses to her MAJESTY
and the PRINCE. What lent some interest to the
proceedings was the fact of the proposition being
seconded by the leader of her MAJESTY'S Oppo-
sition, the right hon. member for the county.
Mr. DISRAELI is usually very happy in his
speeches on these occasions, and although his dis-
course on Monday was but brief, he contrived to
lift it out of the ordinary routine level. He ob•
served that the relations between the royal
family and the people of this country were not
relations of form but of feeling—a feeling arising
from the conviction of Englishmen that much of
the happiness and prosperity of their coun-
try is due to the wise and temperate
manner in which the high functions of
royalty discharged. The marriage of the heir
to the throne is, as the speaker remarked,
a matter of deep interest and importance to the
community at large, but he alluded likewise to
the confidence justly placed in our youthful
Prince confidence arising partly from his educa-
tion and partly from our knowledge of his natural
character. His education has been, as Mr.
DISRAELI well said, worthy of his position. He
has Visited the Old World and the New, he
has studied at the great academies of English learn-
ing, and has passed through a course of varied ex-
perience uncommon at his age. His marriage is
likely, from its attendant circumstances, to cement
the bond between him and his people, while the
warm reception accorded to the Princess
will prove to him how sincere and de-
voted is the loyalty of his people, so lOn
as they feel that honour is due not only to
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the Crown, but to the wearer of it. Mr. DISRAELI
observed, in conclusion, that the happiness of a
Prince's home is the best security for the happiness
of his subjects, and from what we know of the
Princess, we have every reason to hope that the
aphorism will be confirmed by this auspicious
union.

According to a Danish organ, the Dagbladet, of
yesterday, the Danes are going to take advantage
of the European perplexity about the Greek throne
to secure assistance in their domestic difficulties.
The sagacity and foresight which they have thus
shown does credit to their politicians. In a position
of difficulty and danger, hampered by the Federal
membership of the refractory duchy, and the per-
sistance of its claims, supported by all the weight
of Prussian power, the Danish Government will
have reason to be very thankful to the demand for a
King of Greece if it extricates theca from the present
dilemma, and gives them some security against
future complexities.
The Dagbladet says with truth that if it is decided
that 'irince WILLIAM should accept the vacant
throne,*, favour conferred will be rather on the
side 9f Danmark. The post of honour has been so
long empty, it has been offered to so many in suc-
cession, to be as often rejected, that there is by this
time no great favour in proposing its acceptance to
any royal house. The difficulties were so great as

to counterbalance the dignities, even in the eyes of
that large class of small German Princes, which re-

minds ns of the vast tribe of King's sons in the
fairy tales, who were always wandering about the
world in search of wisdom and adventures.
The condition of Greece is becoming a serious
perplexity to some of the Cabinets of Europe, who
do not wish to see it fall into a state of anarchy
which might offer a convenient excuse to rapacious
ambition. The prospect of a suitable candidate
coming forward and meeting with the approval of
the people. has been growing daily more doubtful,
and the Danes have therefore good right to feel that
by agreeing to the election of their Prince they are
conferring instead of receiving a benefit. The con-
ditions on which, according to the journal referred
to, the acceptance of the Greek Crown depends, are
mostly such as every wise man and well-wisher of
Denmark would gladly see fulfilled. In the
first place, the Great Powers are to gua-
rantee the independence of Denmark—an assurance
which one at least of them will he very unwilling
to give. Assistance to maintain order in the
monarchy for that purpose is next demanded,
which appears to us to be a more doubtful good, as
it gives ground for foreign intervention which
might not be always acceptable. A renewal of the
guarantees for the possession of Schleswig by Den-
mark as granted in 1720, is also very wisely among the
stipulations, together with a recognition of the neu-
trality of Holstein. There is nothing in these terms
which English statesmen could not countenance ;
nothing, indeed, that they should not support with
the fall weight of their influence. England
can hardly wish the country of her future
Queen to sink into the insignificance which
the Prussians desire. A powerful and united
Danish kingdom is one of the best safe-
guards for Europe against the encroachments of
Russia, and a valuable ally for Great Britain
whether in peace or war. The other points are
directed to the settlement of that long-pending
difficulty of Schleswig-Holstein, which has crippled
the resources and paralysed the development of
Denmark during so long a period. We have seen
that the Danes have lately determined to take a
decisive step in this matter by effecting the partial
severance of Holstein in order to secure the reten-
tion of Schleswig from the kingdom. The public
meeting recently held in the Danish capital proved
that the sentiments of the people were fully in accord
with the views of their rulers, and accordingly
the King of DENMARK lost no time in put-
ting his resolutions in practice. Supported by
the great body of his subjects, who, with the sure
instinct of a free and rational people, at once
grasped the only solution of the difficulty that was
endangering the safety of the nation and paraly-
sing its accial system, he determined on at once
effecting a partial separation between Holstein and
the rest of his dominions. The continued opposi-
tion of the inhabitants of the Duchy, influenced as
they are by the German Powers, was only too
well supported by the Federal Diet, of which Hol-
stein is unfortunately a member. The excuse for
intermeddling, and if possible obtaining a foot-
ing on neighbouring soil was too good to
be slighted, and accordingly the Germanic
Confederation seized the opportunity of
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terfering in the interior affairs of the
Danish monarchy in a manner which the KING has
declared to be incompatible with the independence
of his Crown and the rights of his other subjects,
and not even justified by Federal laws. It was
only too easy to extend the demands made on Hol-
stein to Schleswig, for although the latter is not a
member of the Confederation, the appetite of that
respectable body is not unlike that of the lion who
had a fresh excuse ready for every morsel he coveted.
The ill timed despatches of Lord RUSSELL showed
not only to Denmark but to Germany that England
was upon the stronger side. No time was there-
fore to be lost in attempting to settle that
.luestion which has stood in the way of
Danish progress during so many years of discord
and perplexity. The late session of the Holstein
Estates proved very plainly the determination of
its members to abate none of their pretensions, since
they openly declared their opposition to every
common constitution based upon joint representa-
tion. Their wishes are now to be in some degree
granted to them. We referred the other day to the
heads of the KING'S proclamation, which accords
to the discontented Holsteiners more than they had
any right to demand ; bat it is more than question-
able whether either the Duchy or the Confederation
will be satisfied. The Danish grasp on Schleswig
is not relaxed—it is, in fact, tightened by the
division of Holstein from Denmark-Schleswig.
The great object of Prussia, if this proclamation is
suffered to pass into force, will be therefore set
aside. The Holsteiners do not care for liberal laws,
the freedom of the press, and the other benefits
conferred by the KING. They wish for a prepon-
derance in the constitution which would enable
them to role Danmark, and keep up that state of
weakness and confusion which is only too pleasant
to the German Powers. A strong Scandinavian
nation is an unwelcome vision on the banks of the
Rhine, and so long as unreasonable pretensions and
unjust claims will retard its realisation, we may
oonnt upon the opposition of Prussia and Holstein.
The liberties of the loyal portion of the Danish
Monarchy have been too long restricted in obe-
dience to German theories. At the same time a
separation which allows the Holsteiners in some
measure the privilege of self-government will be
no satisfaction to them so long as the fictitious claim
set up on Schleswig is disregarded. However, this
maybe, the separation:of the province from the rest
of the Monarchy is now officially announced, and the
Danes are no doubt resolved to abide the issue,
having wisely determined to bring this affair to a
speedy settlement at whatever cost or sacrifice. They
feel that nothing could exercise a more baneful
effect on the social, commercial, and political wel-
fare of their country, than the dissension and dis-
cord which has been so long provoked by the in-
fluenee unwarrantably exercised by the Germans
in this ill-regulated duchy, but it is very doubtful
whether the Federal Diet will be content to sur-
render the authority they lay claim to, and substi-
tute a general guarantee in favour of Danish rights.
A thousand objections will be raised—first and
foremost a denial of the right of Denmark to make
conditions concerning her own internal affairs on
the offer of the Greek crown to one of her princes.
Unfortunately, Lord RUSSELL'S previous acts
forbid us to hope that he
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Minister. We shall shortly learn how far the in-
telligence conveyed by the Dagbladet is authentic,
and what attitude the European Powers are pre-
pared to assume. Prussia should not le suffered
to disturb the peace of Europe, which can never
rest on a firm basis while the affairs of Greece,
Denmark, and Poland, remain in their present con-
dition.

The affairs of Poland are still most complicated,
and the news that has recently come through Paris
is not at all satisfactory. In the first place, the
address of the Russian nobility is a most scandalous
proceeding. It is useless to talk of the great benefits
that have accrued from the recent changes intro-
duced by ALEXANDER 11, If this is the spirit that

is to animate the leaders of the community, not
much good is to be expected. A more heartless

and cold-blooded address could not have been pro-
posed. It sanctions massacre, condemns any conces-
sion, discourages improvement, and altogether advo-
cates most retrogressive policy. Like all one-sided
reasoners their arguments are most invalid and will
not stand the strong light or the searching tests of
truth. They thus speak in their most important
passages, "The pretensions to the patrimony of
Russia arising from the troubles in Poland excite
our grief and indignation." How can Poland be
the patrimony of any other kingdom ? Cannot the
greed of these grasping men be satisfied with the
knowledge that their EMPEROR rules over the
largest dominion in the world. Next they go on
to say, " The era of reforms inaugurated by your
MAJESTY will not be favourable for the projects
formed against the integrity of the Em-
pire. Surely the first and formost of the
measures worthy of the name of reform should have
been to put down the crying evil that has so long
made the name of Russia a byword and a reproach
wherever justice has ruled and mercy influenced
the minds of men in the thousand homes of the civi-
lised world. If it is the intention of the aristocracy
to persist in this obstructive course, the sooner they
return with all speed to the darkest days of their
barbaric existence the better for their consistency.
Who will admire a people who seek to per-
fect themselves in the arts of civilisation, and to
free themselves as far as possible from the
hurtful influences of thraldom if they only mean to
forge more strongly the fetters, and render more gell-
ing the chains of their fellowmen whom a long
course of unfortunate events has placed in their
power. The last clause ;n the address is evidently
intended as a threat, " The nobility, with all the
other classes of society will not shrink before any
effort or sacrifice to defend the territory of the Em-
pire." This is strong language and manifestly
means something. They are not mere idle sound-
ing words, nor bombastic protests that are to make a
show, but have no substance afterwards. Vox et
preterea nail does not characterise this Russian
manifesto, and it is to be deeply deplored that such a
tirade should have issued from such an important
class of the Empire, one so renowned for their pre-
judices, and so often the objects of terror to their
Sovereign. If there were any foundation in the
report, that the EMPEROR intended to grant Poland
a separate political existence, this obstinate conduct
is the more to be regretted. It is to be trusted, for
his own credit, however, that ALRXANDER enter-
tains that idea. Whether successful or not in car-
rying it out, it will be a herald of promise and an
augury of hope for the future and whenever the
dawn of a happier day shall dawn on that afflicted
lani and harrassed people, the truest respect will be
felt for those who have aided is bringing to pass so
joyful an event. Also we learn, from the Nation
of last evening, that diplomacy is hard at work to
accomplish the regeneration of Poland, or, at all
events, to make us believe in the performance of
great things. Thus it is said that France, Eng-
land, and Austria have come to an understanding,
and sent to St. Petersburg notes identical in sense.
This sounds very fine, but it does not require a vast
amount of skilled intelligence to arrive at the conclu-
sion that, even if the news be strictly true, not
much good will arise therefrom to the afflicted
nation supposed to be benefited by this interposi-
tion. The remaining passage of the information
also seems to militate against its probable utility.
"The Powers have in their notes carefully avoided
anything resembling pressure, leaving it to the CZAR
to take the initiative in the measures calculated de-
finitely to put an end to the periodical risings so
disquieting for Europe and so disastrous for Rus-
sia." If this is the tone that has been adopted it
will be evident to any cal m reasoner and dispassionate
judge that the notes might as well have been left
unwritten for any good they will effect, and much
better so far as the character of the nations that
send them is concerned. Can anything be more
absurd than representations of this sort. Surely
something decided might have been said regarding
the rights of treaties that have been cancelled.
Also these nations that are the foremost in the
world might have represented strongly the interests
of a struggling and suffering State, and in the
cause of right, which is above and beyond the forms
of treaties and the fashions of Cabinets, they might
have demanded justice for that outraged nationality,
and vindicated its claims to consideration, if it were
impossible to the creeds of cabinets and the theories
of statecraft to have asserted its right to indepen-
dence. Snch a message as this might have done
some service to the cause ; but there always appears
some overwhelming obstacle in the way of diplo-
macy effecting anything advantageous. It is a
disgrace to the whole construction of cabinets that
they are powerless to do good to foreign States,
although it seems easy enough for them to
do harm. A great deal of this evil arises
from the absurd mystery with which statesmen
delight to surround themselves. They think it
makes them appear wise to the ignorant and unini-
tiated, but the result is far otherwise. The general
voioe of public opinion protests against all this
delay in matters of vital importance. The common
sense of those who at all understand the great inte-
rests at stake in these matters is offended by such
unworthy trifling. There is one thing very certain,
that nothing can be expected from this parade of
diplomacy, and therefore the many who earnestly
desire some good to be gained for that
distracted land must not be disappointed at
the barren result that is sure to ensue from the
feeble efforts of the few who alone have the chance
of effecting any beneficial alteration. While those
in authority wilfully throw away their opportunity,
it is of no avail that throughout the length and
breadth of the land there is but one opinion con•
corning the state of things in Poland. No thinking
mind but must foretel the issue of this unequal
struggle, yet a little longer will the sacrifice endure
and the blood of patriots drench the soil they can-
not save. Then the enlightened nations of civi-
lised Europe will be told to look calmly
on at the sad havoc that will follow on
to the deplorable war, The despotic power will
reign triumphant; the brave spirits that the carnage
of the battlefield has not destroyed will be banished
to the wastes of Siberia, to mourn over their lost
homes, and sigh for their banished freedom. Then
things will resume their ordinary course, and only
those who have leisure or possess a desire to look
back from the present to the past will mourn over
the disgraceful fact, that a brave people have
been doomed anew to slavery in the sight
of the witnessing nations of Europe, who
were unwilling to aid them by force of arms
and incapable of mediating to their advantage by the
skill of boasted diplomacy. When the present gene-
ration reflects that their present acts will thus be
chronicled in tevineeorfpeaangeeasro history, they may afford
lil
ctfoaistbehetehraesl,iatwettlhieoonl,ess sparing of censure when they criti-
er race. Surely our fore-
selves, could hardlynobtaesso h
cause and assist a gallant
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experience of the past, they would not have done
more.

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