The Sun.
London, England, 1850-09-26 00:00:00

GERMAN Y.

A telegraphic dispatch from Frankfort of the 24th
inst., in the Kolner Zeitung, states that the Council of
German Governments, sitting in that city under the
auspices of Austria, has declared that the refusal of
the Hessian Diet to grant the supplies is illegal and
opposed to the interests of the Confederation ; that
. the Hessian Government shall endeavour to restore a
state of legality and order, and that corresponding
measures will be taken by the Council.
. From Munich we learn of the 20th inst. that the
Bavarian army, now concentrated on the banks of the
Maine and on the frontiers of Hessen, is being rein
forced to a considerable extent. We ought also to
mention a rumour of a small Hanoverian army which
.. is said to be approaching the frontiers of Hessen. The
, Prussian Government, too, are preparing to concen-
trate a corps of observation in Westphalia, near
Paderborn.
The Common Council of Hanau have addressed
the following petition and remonstrance to the
Elector :--
" May it please your Royal Highness!—Your Royal
Highness's decree of the 17th inst., which transfers
the seat of your Government to Wilhelinsbad, accuses the
Courts of Justice and the functionaries of our country of
an undutiful conduct, while it expresses a hope that
your subjects will support you in your endeavours
to restore. the Constitution of the country. Royal
Highness! the undersigned members of the Common
Council. of Henan, siren they consider the facts and
events of iheFe litter days, cannot but presume that you
are falsely informed as to the general sentiments of the
country; awl we therefore think it our duty to give evi-
rL use of the state of public opinion respecting the late
measures of your Government. Royal Highness! public
opirden declares your Ministers to be your worst enc.
hey aro considered as men who endeavour to
subvoit not only the Hessian comtitution, but also your
own high Electoral House, and who are so many serpents
in your bosom. Condemned by public opinion, and al-
most crushed by public contempt, these men are aware
that they ere indeed fugitives and vagabonds on the face
of the earth. Bet still they persist ; still they continue
in their desperate career, and close their ears to the
voice of justice and common sense. Such a con-
dition of affairs is unheard of in the annals of
German history. The people of Hessen is not;on your
Royal iiighnees'a side. Your Government stands un-
supported fled Isola el. Your courts and functionaries
are not undutiful—they know their duty. The legal and
dignified st.ttiturie of the people will intimate to you who
• the men are who have trampled on law and justice, and
who hive violated the constitution of the country.
" Royal Hip,hnesb! we pray you to make your peace
wi:h the country, and to put a term to a etatc of things
which must necessarily end unfavourably to you. Con-
sidt r that a Constitutional Government is imposeible for
Ministers of that class, and that with your Ministers
you have no choice but to overthrow the conatitwion,
and to introduce a despode Government. Listen to cur
most humble prayer ! remove the seat of your Govern-
ment back to the capital of the country, discharge your
traitorous Ministers, and fulfil your promise of the 11th
of March, 1848, by selecting. men ,e ho have the coeti.
&Tee of 3 our subjects."
`thew, Sept. 21."