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THE SUN,

LONDON, TUESDAY EVENING-, JULY 4, 1848

GERMANY

AND

THE NORTHERN STATES.
PRUSSIA.

The Prussian National Assembly met on the 30th
ult., at twelve o'clock, at Berlin.

M.Beusch rose and questioned the Ministry on the
three following points:-1. The relation of Prussia and
Denmark, with which latter Prussia is at war. 2. The
intervention of England. 3. The menaces of Russia.
The Honourable Member then proceeded to expatiate
upon the various phases of the war, and to quote pas-
sages from various journals, tending to prove that the
intervention of England was far from partial, because
arms had been permitted to be exported by her for
the use of the Danes. He then spoke of the move-
ment of 27,000 Russian infantry, and 70,000 cavalry
towards the German frontier, and begged the House
not to forget that they had been at war with Russia
since 1815, but how, where, or when, he did not ex-
plain. " Russia," added M. Beusch, " has ruled us
through the policy of our sucessive Cabinets since 1815,
and through the gold she has sent to Austria." M.
Beusch then asserted that the Prussian army had not
retiresP,from Jutland in consequence of English diplo-
matic intervention, but in consequence of a note dated
May 8, addressed to the Prussian Cabinet, declaring
that, unless the Prussian troops evacuated Jutland upon
the 28th of May, the Czar would consider this refusal
as a casus belli. In support of his argument, M.
Beusch quoted an article to this effect from an English
newspaper, and another from the Journal des Debuts.
M. Auerswald then rose, and assured the Reuse that
no note whatever, bearing the construction attributed
to it by the Honourable Member, had been addressed
by the Russian to the Prussian Government. The
previous Ministry had stated to the House that stra •
tagotical motives alone caused the withdrawal of
the Confederate troops from Jutland, combined with
hopes of thereby promoting a speedier settlement of the
question. In this the Government had been disap-
pointed, but it hoped that this desirable object would
soon be obtained. In the meantime (said M. Auers-
weld), lam bound to slate that our warm thanks are due
to the British Cabinet for their incessant exertions to
settle the question in a manner conformable to the
honour of all parties interested. As regards the remarks
on the armaments of Russia (continued M. Auerswald),
I am glad to have an opportunity of stating that imme-
diately after the events of February in Paris, the Im-
perial Russian Government made known its intention to
place itself in an armed defensive position; and her ar-
maments are completely in unison with her declarations.
These preparations are the more justifiable since her
frontier has been menaced. But as tranquillity has been
restored on the menaced points, it is expected that a
change will take place in the disposition of her forces. Her
troops are already withdrawn from our frontier. Every
report we receive confirms the fact that the sole object
of Russia is to protect her own territory. The conduct
of Russia with regard to Schleswig harmonises with her
peaceful professions elsewhere. The report that the
Russian Cabinet had offered active succour to the
Danish Government is totally unfounded. I have
motives for asserting that it is the desire and intention
of Russia to aid by all means in her power in putting an
end to the war in Schleswig, and to prevent any further
embarrassments or serious collisions. If (added M.
Auerswald) the Honourable Member grounds his asser-
tions on newspaper reports, he must beg to decline
answering any further questions.
Count Siezkinki then explained his motion relative to
the appointment of a commission to inquire into the mode
and system adopted by the Government in regard to the
decision of the Grand Duchy. After a long discussion
and half-a-dozen amendments, Count Siezkinki with-
drew his motion. The motion was, however, taken up
by M. Kosch, in shape of amendment. A discussion
then ensued as to the mode of selecting the Committee,
when it was determined that it should consist of two
members of each of the general sections. At last the
House proceeded to the order of the day, but not without
considerable debate as to what motion should have the
priority.
At length M. Gladbach rose to renew his questions as
to the disarming of certain young heroes on their re-
turn from Schleswig, by the authorities at Spandau.
To this the Commissioner of the Minister of War re-
plied in the name of the Minister, that a company of
♦olunteers, dismissed from Holstein for motives which it
was not in his power to explain, had reached Spandau, and
that their own commander had begged the police to disarm
them. They were consequently disarmed; but that their
arms, now lodged in the Spandau arsenal, should be re-
turned to them when they reached their respective
homes.—(ohl oh!) M. Gladbach, who belongs to the
extreme left, replied that these volunteers had been
honourably dismissed by Prince Frederic of Schleswig-
Holstein, that some had been sent as suspected persons
to their homes. This was not the way to treat "glorious
warriors." He then proceeded to read a document that
these proceedings resulted from a Ministerial order—
(Cries of " Shame" from the Left)—which was in direct
opposition to the assertion just made. " Perhaps,"
added he, " there is another Ministry in Spandau
whieh conducts itself after the Russian army code."—
(" Bravo" from the Left.)
M. Kuhlwelter rose, and stated that the Hamburgh
Charge d'Affaires had informed the Government
that certain free corps had quitted Schleswig with
the avowed intention of promoting tumult at Ber-
lin. Besides, said the Minister of the Interior, it
is an unheard-of thing for armed bands to be allowed
to traverse this or any other country. The late Mi•
nistry shut their eyes to this anomaly, but I distinctly
declare, that so long as I am Minister, I will not permit
it.—(" Bravo" from the Right.) After a short and sharp
discussion between M. Gladbach, and a tart and firm re-
ply from M. Kuhlwelter, the subject was dropped, and
shortly afterwards the House rose and adjourned.'
The address has been given up by the new Ministry.
It is said that the abolition of all titles of nobility will
be a prominent feature of the new constitution.

WURTEMBERG.
DISTURBANCES AT ULM.

A scandalous outrage was committed on the 27th at
Ulm (in Wurtemberg) by about twenty cavalry soldiers,
who entered a room sword in hand, in which a demo-
cratic meeting was being held, under the presidency of
the journalist SCHIFTERLIMG. A number of persons
were wounded, several mortally. The remainder
escaped through the windows, and uttered cries of
alarm. The drums beat and the Civic Guard flew to
arms. A great agitation followed, and the military
authorities confined the cavalry troops in their barracks,
which were with difficulty preserved from an attack on
the part of the exasperated inhabitants. Barricades
were raised during the night of the 28th, under the ap-
prehension that the soldiers might escape by favour of
the darkness; but these were demolished on several
highly respected persona pledging their honour that
such would not be the case. Next day proclamations
were published by the civil and military authorities pro-
mising the guilty parties should be punished with due
severity. A deputation proceeded to Stuttgard de-
manding the removal of the regiment from Ulm.

FRANKFORT-ON-THE-MAINE.
THE GERMAN PARLIAMENT.
Oa the 30th June the order of the day was the eleo
tion of the President and the two Vice-Presidents for
the ensuing month. Before proceeding thereto the
President put the following questions:—
" Is it the will of the National Assembly that Deputy
Kapp's resignation of his seat be received?"—Carried
unanimously.
Is it the will of the National Assembly that the
Government of Baden be applied to to institute the
election of another member in his place ?"—Carried
unanimously.
Several requests for leave of absence were then read.
The votes respecting the President were as follows :
For Gagern ... 399
„ Simon

Blum ... ••• ••• ••• 12
Soiron... ..• •••
••• 2
Dahlmann, Heckscher, Lichnowsky, Radowitz, and
Vincke, each had one.
The votes respecting the first Vice-President were—
For Soiron... ... 32G
" Blum ... 106
" Andrian 8 &C. &c.
Andrian had the majority over Simon, for the second
vice-presidentship ; so that they all remain as they were.

ITALY.

VENICE, LOMBARDY, AND PIED

MONT.

The project for a union with Lombardy is
strenuously opposed by several Members of the
Piedmontese Chamber, who fear that the transference
of the seat of government to Milan would be the
necessary consequence of such union.
The citadel of Milan is to be converted to civil
uses, and all parts that could command or injure the
city are to be destroyed.

VINCENT. GIOBERTI has arrived at Florence.

The following is the text of the capitulation of
Palma Nuova, between Colonel KERPAN, com-
mander of the blockade corps of Palma Nuova, and
Baron Zuccm, civil and military commander of the
fortress :

MERETTO, JUNE 24.-1. The life, liberty, and pro-
perty of persons, whether civil or military, as well as
of the guardia civica, will be secured, and no one will be
regarded as amenable for the past.— 2. Every burgher is
at liberty to;quit the fortress for a time or permanently,
and may settle in any part of the boundaries of the
State most agreeable to himself. Every one who quits
the place will be regarded as au emigrant.-3. Gen.
Baron Curl Zucchi shall return with his Piedmon-
tese artillery to his native place, Reggio, and
will, for the sake of security, be provided with sauce-
garde. 4. Major Boni is permitted to return with his
family to Reggio; he will also be provided with a
sauvegarde, and will be regarded as expatriated. 5. The
regular troops of the provinces of Frioul and Belluno
must lay dolitn their arms; they will be escorted as tar
as Udine, where they will be disbanded and permitted to
return home. The troops from Treviso are already being
disbanded. The officers will be permitted to retain their
swords; till their arrival at home all the men, from the
sergeant downwards, will receive supplies during the
march.-6. The Piedmontese company of artillery may
return to their country, retain their weapons, enjoy the
honours of war, and be furnished with pay and previ-
sions on the Austrian footing, on their binding them-
selves not to fight against Austria for the next twelve
months.-7. The Crociati of Venice are to be sent back
thither, and treated in conformity'• with article 5, the re-

quisite means for the journey being provided for them. If y
there should be any foreigners among them the same will I
receive subsistence, and be sent forward to the frontiers.-
8. The National Guard must lay down their weapons
and disband at the moment that the Imperial troops
enter the city.-9. All public officers who were ap-
pointed previous to the 23d of March shall retain
their post.-10. All the sick military, to whatever
body they may belong, will receive the requisite care
until their recovery, and will then be set at liberty,
in conformity with Arts. 5,6, and 7.-11. Every
burgher is to lay down his arms within twelve hours,
otherwise he will be amenable to the existing laws.
—l2. Everything which appertains to. the fortress
will remain there, and be delivered up in due form.-
13. The commandant of the fortress, Major Boni, will
remain as hostage for the surrender of Palma Nuova,
after which he will depart at liberty, according to Ar-
ticle 4.-14. To-morrow morning, at seven o'clock, the
Imperial troops will occupy the three gates of the for-
tress and the principal guards.-15. The officers of the
line and of the Crociati will receive an indemnification
for their journey.-16. Finally, the city, fully recog-
nising the error it has committed, surrenders un-
conditionally, although it has still the power of
deciding upon questions of life, and measures of defence,
and delivers up the fortress to the Imperial authorities,
while it at the same time implores their clemency; that
the public expenses which have been incurred by the
blockade may be charged to the state, as many families
have lost everything under the melancholy circumstances
in which the city of Palma is placed.
(Signed) JOSEPH PATELLI, President.
J. N. KERPAN, Colonel.
CERILLO GRAFFI, Captain.
C. EUGNIA, Sardinian Captain of Artillery.

The Venice Gazette of the 24th has the following
in a postscript :—" On the 22d, at half-past one, the
enemy appeared along the river Osellino, at the
distance of a mile from Marghera, and occupied two
houses outside of Mestre, near the canal. They
were dislodged by a few cannon shots; and a shot
from a howitzer killed eight Croatians and two
children. At four the enemy appeared on the dyke
leading to Campalto, but were repulsed by Captain
MAINO after a short fire. The Venetian forces made
two sallies on the 23d, one from Fort 0, the other
from Fort Rizzardi, and succeeded bath times in
destroying the works of the enemy. On the same
day an Austrian battery of six pieces, at Fussina,
maintained an obstinate fire against the Venetian
cannon-boats Pelosa, Calipso, Medusa, and the
Pirogue Vivace: after two hours cannonade the bat-
tery was silenced."
The Risorgimento, of the 28th ult., states from Trieste
that the Greeks residing there have offered to send
fire-ships against the Italian fleet. The governor
has refused. The Italian ships are cruising at ten
miles distance off Trieste; they are fourteen in num-
ber. 1,600 Sicilians with twelve pieces of cannon,
under the orders of Ilinorri, have landed at Pacola,
and effected their junction with 2,400 Calabrians.
They intend dislodging the royal troops from Palma.
The Italia del Popola of the 28th June publishes
advices from Ostiglio of the 27th, which say : " All
the line of the Po, the road from Mantua to Gover-
riolo, on the Mincio, and Ostiglio, are in the power
of the Germans. Massa and Rovigo may now be
occupied by them."