The Sun.
London, England, 1848-03-31 00:00:00

GERMANY

AND

THE NORTHERN STATES.

PRUSSIA.

The Prussian State Gazette of the 28th says—

" The magistrates have issued a proclamation stating
that in order to prevent any misunderstanding, they have
been commanded to make known that admission into the
mounted burgher guard involves the condition of the
possession of a horse, as well as the equipment and the
maintenance of the horse at the expense of the indi-
vidual."

The Gazette de Prusse, under date of the 27th, pub-
lishes the following article :
" The German Congress will not take place, for in
these times of trouble the Sovereigns must remain
amongst their subjects. Nevertheless, the Deputies of
many German states, viz., Wurtcmburg, Baden, Hesse
Darmstadt, and Nassau, have arrived at Berlin for the
purpose of presenting a project analogous to that of
Prussia, and in conjunction with the Minister of the
King of Saxony at the Court of Berlin, the following
points have been agreed on :
" First. It is necessary that one and a sole direction,
under a federal chief to be chosen, should be given to
the whole Confederation. It is necessary also that there
should be an Upper Chamber, composed of members of
the Diet or their delegates ; and a second Chamber of
Deputies of the nation, sent by each federal state. The
attributions of this federal Parliament should be :

" A federal military administration, and the arming of
the German population.
"The reestablishment of a federal court of justice.
" The establishment of a uniform legislation in
all matters concerning domicile right of settlement,
system of proceedings, penal and commercial laws, &c.
" Lastly, the adoption of a uniform system of duties,
of commerce, of money, of weights and measures, of
railroads, &c.
" And in order to ensure that the Confederation is
represented in a proper manner out of the respective
countries, seventeen deputies have been nominated to
assist at the Diet."

M. DAHLMAN has been nominated for Prussia.

A grand meeting of delegates from different parts
of Germany was held at Heidelberg, in the grand-
duchy of Baden, on the 26th instant. The meeting
was rather a popular demonstration than a delibera-
tive council. The Assembly was addressed by the
leading members of the Liberal faction in mild and
energetie language, the idea of a Republic was re-
jected, but the real discussion will not be opened till
the Diet meets at Frankfort.

The Augsburgh Gazette says :—" The King of
PRUSSIA. declared that he would place himself at the
head of Germany during the days of danger. The
King of PRUSSIA and his people-15 millions of Ger •
mans—offer themselves as a powerful centre, around
which the German princes and nations are summoned
to unite. May this act of devotedness to the cause
of German nationality be received with the confi-
dence it merits. Prussia has changed her banner
and broken her alliances. Prussia has become Ger-
many, and calls all Germans to a free union. Why
should the German States assemblies hesitate a mo-
ment to unite with the Prussian Diet, which, when
it was sitting alone, was an admirable representation
of a truly German Parliament ? Why should they
not, in the name of the nation, make closer the ties of
German unity ?"
But the question is not viewed in the same way
everywhere. A meeting of more than 3,000 persons
took place at Mayence, in which the Deputy ZEITZ
denounced the proclamation of the King of PRUSSIA
in a long speech, which was cheered enthusiastically.
On the other hand, many notable inhabitants of
Leipsic have prepared a petition to the Saxon Go-
vernment, which runs as follows :

" The last proclamation by the King of Prussia con-
cerning the reformation of Germany has made a bad im-
pression upon the petitioners. The union of all Germans
on the basis of a perfect equality, and of the liberty al-
ready prepared by the German Government, with the
assent of the nation, is again put in question by this pro-
clamation, by which it seems to appear that the Sove-
reigns and the States assemblies have nothing left but
to assemble round the Prussian Diet, if they wish to co-
operate for the re• organization of Germany. We hope
the Prussian nation will not partake of this opinion.
But, at all events, we consider as an imperious necessity
that all other German States manifest the same views
publicly, and that the basis of a free and equal union be
maintained. We hope also that the Saxon Government
will take without delay the necessary measures for the
same purpose of protesting against the views which seem
to be disclosed by the aforesaid royal proclamation."

The Governor of Silesia, who had become ex-
tremely obnoxious in consequence of his oppressive
conduct towards the peasantry of that province, has
received his dismissal from the Government. The
German Jews, inhabitants of Posen, imitating the
conduct of their Polish brethren, have formed an
association for the maintenance of public order and
tranquillity.
In pursuance of the declaration of the King of
PRUSSIA to the Duke of SLESWIG-HOLSTEIN, which
was published on the 25th inst., the following day
upwards of 20,000 troops marched towards the
northern frontier, the Guards forming the greater
portion of the army. All the necessary arrange-
ments with the Goverments of Hanover and Bruns-
wick have been completed, and they will act in all
respects in concert with Prussia. From Silesia very
distressing and alarming news has been received of
insurrections among the peasantry, and very fearful
details are given of the ravages and excesses that
have been already committed.
At six o'clock on the evening of the 26th news
was received at Berlin that the General commanding
at Posen had placed the citadel in a state of defence
—that the cannon were pointed, and that he was
about to bombard the town. The alarm was so great
at Posen that the merchants were removing their
goods into the cellars. The report is said to have
originated:in the commandant having removed all his
furniture and other property from his hotel and sent
them to the citadel. The deputation from Posen,
which was still at Berlin, awaiting an answer from
the KING, mentioned the matter to Count SCHWERIN,
who said the commandant would only be doing his
duty if he was compelled to fire upon the town. One
of the deputies replied that in such case the people
must combine together, and oppose force to force.
Subsequent accounts state that the peace of Posen
had not been disturbed, and that trauquillity prevailed
there.
The Polish General MIRROSLAWSKI passed through
Cologne yesterday, on his way to Paris, in order to
invite his countrymen residing there to return to
Posen. He has secured an assurance from the Prus-
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A rumour was current at Cologne of the death of
the King of HANOVER, but it did not gain credence.