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ing that there is no foundation in the report of
Prussia seeking for the cession of Bohemia and
Moravia as conditions of peace. The reason given
for this extraordinary moderation on her part
is that their possession would not conduce
to national interests. The declarations of

the Berlin papers as to the prevalence of revolu

tionary symptoms in Hungary are denied inVienn a ;
and, on the contrary, it is said that many volun-
teers have enrolled themselves in the Imperial army,
and that preparations are being made in Ilungary
for a levy en masse in the event of a Prussian inva-
sion. Respecting the first of these items of intelli-
gence, it is so far corroborated by the announce-
ment that the levy, which was ordered

throughout the whole maritime registry of

France, has been countermanded, and the arming
of the fleet has been suspended. For the present,
then, at all events, we must presume that Austria is
left to herself, and will have to continue the war,
making what terms she can at its close. We have
not come to the close of the chapter yet, however,
and Prussia has not yet attained the object of her
wishes, which may take place before the French
Government may deem it expedient to interpose.
Perhaps they think besides, that by holding back now
they may avert the necessity of a war altogether. So.

far as we can judge from appearances, it seems
as if a timely intervention now might prevent loss
of life, ani put a stop to the intolerable arrogance
and unbounded pretensions of Prussia. Each
nation knows its own policy the best, and can the
most accurately define the state of its affairs, but it
needs not to be behind the scenes in Paris to know
that Prussia, at the head of Germany with half a
dozen States annexed to her, and Austria incapable
of offering a dangerous resistance to her, will be a
most formidable ally or a most dangerous enemy.
Surely then it would be wise to deal with this
treacherous power before it consolidates its strength
and confirms its successes. It appears that the
Emperor NAPOLEON has decided to wait and see

what terms of peace will follow on the sanguinary
war which is now desolating Germany, and so the

expectations of a contest between France and
Prussia which a few days ago were so rife are now
giving place to other affairs of an immediate interest
and importance.
Prussia is too adverse to listen to reason, and it
might be well with the whole of her advisers to ad-
vocate the necessity of prudence and moderation.
It is often found that those nations which gain much
by the sword lose their advantages when peace en-
sues, and make most undesirable treaties; and while

we know that Prussia is not likely to let any prize

escape for want of grasping at it, she may
yet fall into the equally fatal mistake of attempting

too much instead of too little. As for the notion
of her annexing so many States and small king-
doms it is quite preposterous, and cannot fail in
the end to raise up enemies against her. If she
really wishes to benefit by her late exertions, and to
reap the fruits of her victories, she must exhibit a
spirit of fairness, but that unfortunately she is not
likely to do. A careful management now might
avert much future evil, but if the victors, who are
to declare terms by the walls of Vienna, if not in
the city itself, are to appear only in the form of
conquerors, and to rule by the right of might, then
there will be an end of all hope of reconstruct-
ing the affairs of Germany upon a better foot-
ing After the first excitement of the change is
over jealousies will arise and difficulties appear, and
it will be one continued series of petty strifes and 1
bitter recriminations until the irritation of all par-
ties finds vent in a general war, from participation
in which who shall escape? Russia is not likely to
be a perfectly indifferent spectator of the strange
scenes and striking changes now taking place in
Germany ; and no doubt she is only biding her time
to_put in her word. At any rate, if France and
Russia keep aloof now from the struggle, they will
not be unmindful of the position of affairs,
and, before long, Prussia may find these
Powers allied against her if she use not her oppor-
tunities more manly than she has hitherto done. 1

Austria, who is really most concerned in this
lamentable business, seems generally found in the
background while the pros and cons. of the warlike
manoeuvres of other nations are considered. Per-
haps the truth is that she is considered devoured
by all. Partly from bad management, partly from
unfortunate circumstances, and partly from the great
skill of her opponents, that hapless Power is indeed
plunged into sore straits and difficulties. We must
reflect, now that Hungary and Venice are such
important subjects of discussion, how much better
off the Emperor FRANCIS-JOSEPII would be if he had
hearkened to wise counsel some time back, and done
justice to others while he also served himself. If
Venice hid been given up, the Italians would not have
made the treaty with Prussia, which has turned out
so disastrous to the interests of the Imperial troops.

Had he likewise given a free constitution to Hun-
gary, he would now find himself surrounded by
devoted followers, instead of being in constant
doubts as to the state of things in that kingdom.
It is quite certain, however, that whatever be the
faults and shortcomings of Austria, those of Prussia
are far more numerous, and of a far more graver
character. It is a sad falling off from the proud
expectations of the Austrians to have to dread the
approach of the enemies within their gates ; and
Prussia, now so triumphant, may see the day
when Berlin shall undergo a similar ordeal, and find
that her long day of success is over, and her many
opportunities lost. It is not likely that such an
unscrupulous course as that which she is now pur-
suing can long continue unchecked.

The arrival of the Moravian, from New York,
on the 7th, tells us that Justice BOWIE, of Mary-
land, has decided that the Civil Rights Bill has
abrogated the State law, which excludes negro tes-
timony from the Courts. Thus we may reason-
ably hope that this crying injustice will no longer
disgrace the administration of American civil law.
The negroes, however, are getting on badly, being
very apt to take part in riots. Two fights between
whites and blacks occurred on the same day, the
one in Tennessee between citizens and negroes,
the other in Georgia between freedmen and
soldiers. Neither of them seems to have led
to serious consequences, but they show the difficulty
there is in dealing with a mixed population. Cholera
is happily leaving New York, and we hope it will
be long before it revisits the city. Subscriptions
have been opened throughout the country for the
relief of the sufferers at Portland from the late ter-
rible conflagration. There is little news from Con-
gress, excepting a proposal of a tax of 3 cents per
lb. on cotton. There is a lull in the excitement of
the political world, which we may suppose will be
revived at the assembly of the National Con-
vention.

THE GROUSE ON TIIE YORKSHIRE MOORS.—The
reports from the moors of Swaledale and 'Wensleydale
augur ill for the coming grouse season. The brooding
hens, the watchers report, have been dying for some time
past in scores, and the mortality is still continuing at a
frightful rate. The accounts from the Westmoreland and
Durham moors, we regret to say, are nearly as nufavour-
able. The disease which is so fatal in its results is locally
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termed a distemper ; but the cause is supposed, and it is
believed accurately, to be due to the severe weather in
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CORRESPONDENCE FROM PARIS,

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

PARIS, Monday Evening.
The news received to-day includes accounts of
three military operations of importance—the defeat
of the Federal army at Aschaffenbourg, the entry
of the Prussians into Brunn, the capital of Moravia,
and the arrival of Cialdini at Vicenza.
The following account of the first step taken to
procure the armistice is to be relied on. When
General Gablenz went for the first time to the
head-quarters at Horitz consent was given to the
following conditions—the line of the Elbe and
the surrender by the Austrians of the strong
places of Josephstadt and Koniggratz. Aus-
tria would not agree to these conditions. Now
that the Prussians have passed the Elbe, that they
arc masters of that line which could not maintain a
defence upon anypoint, and that they have taken the
necessary measures to disarm the garrisons of the
two fortresses, General de Gablenz has thought it
right to make another claim of an armistice for
three days to be concluded on the same basis.
Austria, however, made the demand that the garri-
sons of Josephstadt and Koniggratz should be al-
lowed to pass through the whole Prussian army
with arms and baggage to join the Austrian army.
Prussia, in her turn, categorically and firmlyrefused
to agree to this proposal. Thus it will be seen from
this account, and other circumstances show, that
there is much to be achieved before an armistice
can be arranged.
Prince Frederick of Augustenburg and his bride
(the Princess Helena) have arrived in Paris. They
landed from England in the Royal yacht at Cher-
bourg, where great preparations had been made,
and their reception was very enthusiastic. Their
Royal Highnesses, I believe, have their temporary
residence at the English Embassy in the Faubourg
St. Honore.
The Illoniteur says :—" According to our infor-
mation from Munich the Bavarian army has not
made any fresh attack, and has turned upon
Wurtzbourg. M. de Pfordten has left Vienna. An
engagement took place near Aschaffenbourg be-
tween the troops of Hesse Darmstadt and the army
of General de Falkenstein. The Hessians were
compelled to surrender, and the Prussians advarne
upon Darmstadt, which the Government had left.
The Grand Duke proceeds to Munich. The head-
quarters of the King of Prussia have been
established at Brunn since the 13th. A portion of
his troops had arrived at Iglau. The army has arrived
at Znain. There are accounts of an engagement
there. Austrian troops, under the command of
General de Gablenz, are concentrated at Florisdorff,

near Vienna, where an entrenched camp has been
formed. The Emperor declared to the burgo-
master of the capital that the city would remain
open, and that the defence would only take place at
the passage of the Danube.

The reception given to the Empress and the
Prince Imperial at every town on their progress to
Nancy was affectionate and cordial in the extreme.
At Chalons her Majesty went to the cathedral. The
keys of the town were presented to her Majesty at
the entrance, and the bishop, at the head of his
clergy, made a speech, in the course of which he
said that the cathedral was now a:ruined temple,
although it was formerly so magnificent. "In
1864 the foreigner, irritated by the energetic and
patriotic defence made by the inhabitants of Chalons,
encamped in this church, mutilated its ornaments,
profaned its sanctuaries, and pushed sacrilege so
far as to feed their horses at our altars, and to
break the windows of the church to allow the escape
of the smoke from their bivouacks .in it." The
Bishop then complimented the young Prince—" the
heir of so much glory and so many virtues."
The Senate closed its session on Saturday, after
agreeing to the Senatus Consulte. The Marquis
de Boissy made one of his usual demonstrations,
attacking everybody and everything, but he was
mildly rebuked by the President, and it is not
worth while to repeat the orator's senseless
puerilitics and absurdities. The Session separated
after reiterated cries of " Vivo I'Empereur."
One of the letters from Vienna says that "Austria,
reduced to her own strength and tenacity, has de-
termined not to shrink from making the most power-
ful efforts to maintain her position as a great Power
in Europe."
The Ost Deutsch Post says—" Since we, have
known the conditions which the Ring of Prussia has
had the courage to propose to the Emperor of
Austria, we have lost all hope of the prompt con-
clusion of an agreement for the suspension of arms.

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is supposed to be already overwhelmed. But as this
last belief is far from being realised, a grand battle
will take place under another commander, in order
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seemed to shake the houses. As to the rain, I heard
an old gentleman remark that he had not seen such
rain in Paris for six-and-thirty Years. Some of the
peals of thunder, as I have said, were quick, like a
cannon report. Then came others, violent, ram-
bling, and crushing, for the duration of a second.
Indeed the thunder was so peculiar that it excited
unusual alarm, and there is every reason to fear that
it has led to danger and damage. The storm lasted
for several hours.

An old officer writes to a:Paris paper in reference
to the needle-gun, and says it has been in use by the
Prussians for at least 18 or 20 years. He says that
in 1849 and 1850, when the corps francs committed
such excesses in the Grand Duchy of Baden as to
necessitate the intervention of Prussian troops, the
fortress of Itasladt, which was occupied by the corps
francs, was taken by the Prussians after a few days
siege, and that this assault was mainly attained by
means of the needle gun.

LA TEST INTELLIGENCE.

(REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.)

THE WAR IN GERMANY.
PRUSSIAN HEAD QUARTERS, BRUNN,
July 15, 9 a.m.
The 6th Division left bere'at 4 a.m. to-day, to
occupy the railway junction at Lundenburg, in or-
der to break off the communication between Olmutz

and Vienna.
The sth Division attended Divine Service this
morning, in presence of the King. This division
will remain here for the present.
The Second Army is following the Austrians from
Olmutz. The latter are falling back on the other
side of the river March, in the direction of Presburg.
The Army of the Elbe, advancing from Iglau,
has already arrived at Znaym.
The 7th Division is now following the 6th Divi-
sion to Lundenburg.

EISENACH, July 17.

According to details received here, the Darmstadt
Division attacked the Groben Division on the 13th
inst., near Lanfach, but was repulsed with great
loss by the Wrangel Brigade, which had come up to
reinforce the Groben Division. The Goben Division
was vigorously attacked on the following day by the
united Austrian, Darmstadt, and Electoral Hessian
forces. The Prussians, however, stormed Aschaf-
fenburg, and the Federals were driven back across
the Blaine. Many Austrians were taken prisoners.
The Prussian loss was small.

BRUNIsT, July 16.

Since the 13th inst. the Austrians have been
withdrawing, hard pressed, behind the Taya,
towards Vienna. They are evacuating Moravia
without attempting to make any resistance.

The Burgomaster of Brunn has addressed a tran-
quillising proclamation to the inhabitans, in which
he draws their attention to the severe discipline pre-
vailing amongst the Prussian troops.
The Austrians commenced a partial evacuation
of Olmutz on Sunday last. The vanguard of the
Elbe Army occupied Zuaim on Saturday without
meeting with any opposition. To-morrow the
whole army will cross the Taga and occupy
Lundeyburg. The royal head-quarters will remain
here.

(OFFICIAL.)

BERLIN, July 16.

The enemy has destroyed the communication on
the Dresden and Prague and Zittau and Prague
Railways between Turnau and Kralup, but it is now
being re-established.
The bridge over the Iser near Podol has been re-
stored.

The Prussians found 20 locomotives and 2,000
railway carriages at Prague.
M. Benedetti, the French Ambassador, and the
Count de Barral, Italian Minister at Berlin, have
accompanied the King to the Prussian head-quar-
ters at Brunn.

Negotiations are in progress for a truce of three
days, and not for an armistice.
PRUSSIAN HEAD-QUARTERS; BRUNN,
July 16.

A successful engagement took place yesterday
before Olmutz between the Prussians under the
command of the Crown Prince and the Austrians
and Saxons. The Prussians captured six guns.
Other engagements arc expected to take place to-
morrow between the First Prussian Army Corps
and the Austrian forces now withdrawing from
Olmutz.

General Benedek, who has been relieved from
his function as Commander-in-Chief of the Nor-
thern Army, remains Commandez of an Army
Corps. An attache of M. Benedetti, the French
Ambassador at Berlin, left here on the 14th for
Vienna.

The railway between Prague and Brunn is being
employed for military transports.

PRUSSIA AND THE NORTH SEA PORTS.
SOUTHAMPTON, Tuesday.

The North German Lloyd steamer Hansa arrived
early this morning from Bremen, and leaves on
'Wednesday, with mails for New York.
She brings intelligence that the Prussians took
formal possession on Saturday of the Hanoverian
port, Geestemunde, near Bremen, in the presence
of Prussian and Hanoverian Commissioners, and it
is supposed that Geestemunde will at once be made
a Prussian naval port.

ITALY.
FLORENCE, July 16, Evening.

The Ministers Ricasoli, Depretis, and Borgatte
have been re-elected members of the Chamber of
Deputies.

CAPE OF GOOD HOPE.

PLYMOUTH, July 17.

The Union Company's steamer Briton from the
Cape has arrived here. Her dates are—Cape of
Good Hope, 13th June ; St. Helena, 21st ; and
Ascension, 25th. She brings 90 passengers, 1. pack-
age of specie, 1,300 bags of copper ore, 980 bales of
wool, 800 hides, 150 cases aloes, 31 tusks ivory, 12
cases ostrich feathers, 12 casks of wine, and 1 case
rhinoceros horns.
At the Cape the principal political event of the
month had been the election of the new members of
the Legislative Council in accordande with the pro-
visions of the Annexation and Representation Act
of last session. Messrs. J. C. Chase, D. H. Ken-
nelly, and R. J. Painter were returned for the eas-
tern province, and Messrs. Hare, Barry, and Dr.
Abercrombie for the western. There was a strong
feeling evinced in the colony by these elections for
responsible government.
The Kaffrarians still regarded their annexation
with great disfavour, but were gradually adjusting
themselves to the order of government.
Her Majesty's ship Valorous returned to the
Cape on May 18th from taking formal possession,
for the Imperial Government, of the unclaimed
guano islands at the northern eAremity 'of the
colony. Penguin harbour, the Mercury islands,
and Ichaboe are now in the absolute possession of
the British Government.

The peace between the Orange Free State and
the Basutos was being faithfully adhered to on
both sides, but the Basutos were dissatisfied on
the ground that too much of their territory had been
ceded, and that they had not sufficient left to live
upon.

The Norseman had arrived out June 11th. Capt.
Kidsdale, of the Natal, was drowned, having fell
overboard as his vessel was going into Table Bay.

STRANDING OF A LIVERPOOL SHIP.—(ARKLOW,
IRELAND, Saturday.)—At 8 a.m. this day (writes Dr.
L'Estrange) a vessel was observed to be aground on the
Glasgorman Bank, six miles south of Arklow. The life-
boat of the National Lifeboat Institution was immediately
manned and launched, and proceeded to the ship, which
she reached about 10 a.m. The vessel proved to be the
barque Colonist, of Liverpool, 594 tons, John Gifford
master, bound for Liverpool from Quebec, with timber.
On the arrival of the boat the vessel's crew was found not
to be in immediate danger, but her captain handed to the
coxswain atelegram to the owners for tug assistance, which
was duly forwarded to Liverpool. The boat returned to
Arklow at 2.15 p.m. Sbe is named the Arundel Venables,
the cost of the boat having been bequeathed to the insti-
tution by the late T. A. Venables, Esq., of Worcester.
A swimming match for £25 a side took place on
the Serpentine yesterday morning between David Pamplin
and Henry Coulter, the former winning by four yards.