The Sun.
London, England, 1848-03-20 00:00:00

INSURRECTIONS
IN
VIENNA AND BERLIN.

RESIGNATION OF PRINCE METTERNICH.

The accounts from the Austrian dominions are im-
portant Prince METTERNICH had dissolved the
Hungarian Diet, in consequence of which Hungary
had, it was said, thrown off the yoke of Austria, and
proclaimed a republic. This news, however, has
not been confirmed.
An emeute broke out at Vienna on the 13th. The
students attacked the arsenal and were repulsed. On
the 14th the EMPEROR had issued an appeal to the
burgher corps, calling upon them to strengthen their
force in order to prevent a recurrence of the lament-
able scenes of the preceding day, and to secure a con-
tinuance of the then existing tranquillity. His MAJESTY
hoped that his people would recognise in the measures
he had adopted another proof of his paternal regard and
protection, and that order would be speedily restored.
Prince METTERNICH, who had strenuously resisted
all reforms, and who declared in the Cabinet that he
would rather throw himself into the arms of Russia
than give way to the movement, and had ordered the
advance of troops to Ulm, to prevent Liberal mani-
festations among the smaller states of Germany, has
been forced to give in. He resigned on the 14th, and
Counts KOLOWRATU and MoNTEcticuLLI have been
entrusted with the task of forming a new Ministry.
Thus Austria has entered upon the path of progress.
The insurrection of the peasants in Wurtemburg has
been put down. _ .

An insurrection broke out in Berlin on the 13th,
which was attended with loss of life, in consequence
of an attack on the people by the troops. The cor-
respondent of the Cologne Gazette gives the following
account of this outbreak. His letter is dated March
13, 'ten o'clock at night :
Whilst we are writing strong detachments of troops
are posted at each corner of the principal streets, and
from time to time we hear shouts, followed by a charge
of cavalry. The tranquillity of the city,. however, it
is expected, will be restored. The disturbance was
created by the appearance of a gendarme in the
street. He was hissed and hooted, and retreated to
his guardhouse. A body of cuirassiers and dragoons,
followed by a strong body of infantry, charged the
people, of whom several were severely wounded. A
serious collision took place between the people and the
troops near the palace. The latter Is ere struck with
paving stones, but they succeeded in making several
prisoners."
The Prussian Universal Gazette states, that on the
14th inst. a deputation of magistrates and delegates
from the city of Berlin presented the KING with an
address in consequence of the events of the preceding
day. His MAJESTY replied as follows

" I receive your address with pleasure. When agita-
tion reigns everywhere we cannot expect that we should
remain tranquil, and we ought to congratulate ourselves
that in a city in which so many elements of disturbance
exist, order should not have been more sericusly dis-
turbed. Even the occurrence of last evening should not
cause any apprehension, for the citizens gave proofs of
the greatest moderation. As regards the address, my
motto is free people and free sovereigns.' We must
both be free in order to secure the prosperity of the
nation. As to the passage in the address respecting the
development of the constitution, I have only to remark
that we must not be too hasty. The history of a neigh
bouring country, where fifteen constitutions succeeded
each other, and in which the entire edifice lately fell to
pieces, sufficiently proves it. We cannot build a house
in six months which would require one year and a half,
nor can we build on sand. As regards Germany, her
fate is not in my hands, but I will use every effort that
in this period of crisis she may become united, strong,
and great. I feel an interest in her welfare equally with
that of Prussia."

The following is an extract from a private letter :
" BEXLAN, MARCH 16, 1848.

" My dear Sir,—The events which have taken place at
Vienna, and which wo learned this morning, are another
proof of the facts that the year 1848 is one of the most
remarkable in modern history.
"A most glorious revolution has been achieved inAustria,
equal to that of 1830 ! On the 13th, a number of citi-
zens assembled in the streets, were harangued by the
students of the University, and wished to draw up a
petition to the Emperor, to be presented by the States
of Lower Austria, assembled in diet at Vienna, demand-
ing-1. The immediate dismission of Metternich and
Sedluitzky (the odious Police Minister); 2. A Consti-
tution on a broad and liberal basis; 8. Liberty of the
Press. Tho soldiers were called out ; in one of the
squares a captain of Horse Guards cut down a student
who was addressing the people, and that act was the
signal for the death of tyranny in Austria. The officer
was tern from his horse and bound, a student nas raised
upon it in his stead, and the soldiers (mostly Italians)
declared at once, and unanimously, for the people.
They accompanied the citizens to the " Burg ;" a depu-
tation was sent to, and admitted, by the Emperor, who
at once granted the concessions claimed by the people.
Metternich and Sedluitzky, and the unpopular Princes,
have left Vienna, and the capital is tranquil.
" I am sorry to say I cannot repe at the same of Ber.
lin ; the excitement prevailing is immense. The streets
Are crowded, and as soon as night sets in, thousands and
tens of thousands of the rabble assemble, and insult the
soldiers. Many individuals of both classes have been
killed and wounded, but we hope the King will to-day
proclaim liberty of the press, by which measure the ex-
citement would be greatly allayed. Of course all small
German states have had their revolutions, but nobody
talks of them. The Duke of Anhalt Dessau has even
been forced to give up his domains, to be divided among
the peasants ! We suffer immensely, of course ; every
sort of business is at a stand-still, and credit is a
word unknown.

" This evening the press in Prussia will be declared
free, in consequence of an address of the booksellers and
printers of Berlin, which I assisted at in drawing up,
and where I and Mr. Decker were the only persons who
took the King's side. Pay nad made a revolutionary
speech ! Germany is free ; may it now grow rich !
" Yours sincerely,

* * * *
The following was received from Hull last evening
by Electric Telegraph :

SEVZN P.M.

The Helen M'Gregor, Captain FROST, arrived at
six o'clock this evening, having left llamburgh
twenty- four hours later than the Victoria. That city
was tranquil.
A private letter, dated Hamburgh, 17th, states—
" The last accounts from Berlin are of this day's date
by train which left that capital at seven this morn-
ing, and reached this at three this afternoon. The
disturbances had somewhat subsided. The troops
were standing firm to the KJ:cc, who seems deter-
mined not to grant all the people demand. It is
much to be feared that peace will not be restored
without further bloodshed."
HULL, SUNDAY EVENING.

By the Victoria steamer, Captain DICKENSON,
arrived this morning from liamburgh, whence she
sailed on Friday morning, we have advices from
Berlin to Thursday morning.

The populace there are stated to be still in a state
of turbulence, if not actual insurrection.

On 'Wednesday night there had been a very serious
collision between the people and the military, the
students being very prominent among the people,
acting as their leaders, and bearing the brunt of the
conflict.

Ten deaths resulted, and there were upwards of a
hundred wounded.

The following are extracts from a Haniburgh
paper of the 17th :

" BERLIN, MARCH 16, 8 p. 31.

" The King is wavering. He has already con-
ceded the institution of a Burgher Guard, which
was included in the constitutional reforms demanded
by the people. The Ministry have refused to act
unless on the solicitation of the burghers. The
armed police manifest every disposition to conciliate
the people.
" The petition for•the abolition of the censorship of
the press is granted by the King.
" A deputation of 200 students has waited on the
Prince of Prussia to demand the withdrawal of the
troops, and to inform him that in ca!e of refusal they
would instantly arm, and resist them in the event of
their attacking the people.
" A collision has taken place between the military
and the civilians. Some barricades have been erected,
and the bridges have been drawn up.
" The soldiers hare charged several times, and
many have been wounded, and some killed. The
Berlin burghers are now fully aroused, and it will be
very extraordinary if more decisive results are not
obtained this evening."
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arrived this morning, we have received German