Star.
London, England, 1831-09-19 00:00:00

houring nations ; the consequence is that wood is
considerably dearer than it was in the time of the
French. Agin, the middle-aged man re-
members the time when Napoleon sold the
domains: of the Church, and the rapid for-
tunes that were then made, an.l imagines that
with a French liberal Government the same spo-
liations would occur. But there is a third class
who are greatly dissatisfied—the old merchants
along the Rhine. Until very lately the King of
Prussia exacted a tribute from all vessels sailing
down the Rhine, and the King. of HollanJ de-
! demanded a toll previous to their leaving it. At
that time the merchants supplied themselves chiefly
from Antwerp, with the expense of all these taxes ;
but sieve the free navigation of the Rhine, and
the making such ports is Cologne, Wesel, &c.
free ports, several speculators have established
themselves, and are enabled to supply the German
market considerably under the old established
houses. Nevertheless the King has materially
strengthened himself by this measure.
The ring-is indefatigable in his exertions to
introduce a moderate system of education among
the lower order, and public schools have been
erected in even• village for the initruction of
the poor, and prizes are yearly awa:ded
by the authorities of the district to the most de
serving. The German language, as spoken pr—
viOus to the year 1815, was a species of miserable
patois, only understood among themselves. He
who fills any situation now under the Government,
however menial, is compelled to ba able to speak
this language, so that he may be generally, in
Prussia, understood. This has given great um-
brage to the lewer class, and the King is described
as following the steps of the King of Holland, iu
imposing on them a language they have not been
accustomed to. The late attack on Belgium by
the Dutch was very popular in the Prussian army;
and, although no interference -was openly. shown•,
the whole of the army were under arms day. and
night during the attack, and, from information re-
ceived' at Juliers, upwards of 2,000 soldiers de-
serted to the Dutch from this district only. lt,is
a fact, that troops are remost daily passing, down
the Rhino to the frontiers of Holland in steam-
boats, and it is worthy of notice the secrecy that
is observed. The men embark about three leagues
from Cologne, and are compelled to keep within
decks, so that, should you even notice the boat,
you would not be aware of its containing any mi-
litary.
Previous to the late invasion of Bclgiun, the
King of Holland had only six thousand Swiss in
the army, but at the time of the attack he had six-
teen thousand, who were chiefly embarked from
the Prussian territories. The most intimate inter-
course exists between the Prussian and Dutch Go-
vernments. At a recent review of four batteries
of artillery, by Prince August of Prussia, on the
plains of Keppendorf, near the frontiers ofJubers,
the prince was surrounded by his staff, and several
Dutch artillery officers of the staff. The prince
was very attentive to them,•and addressed his chief
conversation to them.. 'After the review the♦
dined with him at Berghiem. His Royal High.-
peas is inspector-general of the artiilcry, and has
his head-quarters at Dusseldorf.
There is a deadly hatred towards the French,
but particularly Louis Philip, whom they call a
usurper, and say that he must be punished for the
offence he has committed against .royalty—that
Kings were ordained-by GOD to govern, and• not
to be dictated to by men in the garb of rebels. A
war with France would•(with the exception of some
of the Rhenish provinces) ►e very popular, and
hardly a man would remain behind. They treat.
with contempt the greater part•uf the French army,
and say that, with the exception of• the artillery.
it is good for nothing, particularly the cavalry, who
.are mounted on the same horses the Prussians re-
fused to purchase. They are frien4l) disposed
towards the English, and pretend that England is
acting with tnem, and that Leopold 'is only a provi-
sional monarch.

The time is not yet arrived for commencing a
war; wait/M*oe springc.and the mine will burst.
This is the opinion not only of the army, but of
the best informed • persons. The Prussians are
playing a deep game with much ingenuity, and by
their good management deceive the most wary.
Travellers who have passed from Cologne to Air-
le-Chapelle report that all is quiet and peaceable ;
that few troops are to be Seen ; and, consequently,
theit, Prussia is desirous of peace. But let them
go through the yin:qrs.—let them enter into can-
venation with the ocers—and let them see 22 •
piaci% of cannon ready for marching—and they
'will beastonished, tinJ instantly eking! their tipi-
hicin.. rln the neighbourhood of Aix-la-Chapelle
alone there are eight Cuirassier regiments. At
Juliers, a small fortress about fire leagues from the
frontiers, theie are 1,200 men, a regiment of cavalry,
and seteral batteries of artalery ; iu the• neigh-
bourhood .of ,110iers there is an Hussar regiment,
and a Cuirassier regiment. The Prussian mtnny is
opposed.to -tlie Polish revolution, but con lifer, tile.
Poles brave.; the .aryl out vehemently against the'
spirit of.revolntionii, girding, and sar thatit must
be crushed at.the point of the bayonet. ' A report
having been spreiJ thM Warsaw was taken by the
Russians, a Prussists Goner/it Odicer• at dinner
drank success .to the " braes Russians." fhe
wholohf the line of the-minsy is kept in the same
state they would ha, supposing t'i.ey sFere,,b*re
the enemy ; and the setdiesixii4einot;o4 *tote
frowthe other, but elswsnay 4tO eilletl on laineet
the enemy. .. ••• 77'
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striistVlif tiO ti (f wit h'ala4 0106 piece..
of cannon, and a reserve in' the garrison .4 abmit
300 more; .there are 7,000 assn its it. . The inha-
' bitants.have a strong French feeling, although 4bei•
spebk!.very ;highly of the Governot-.General of the
Ithinish provinces, wno lives here with his son, the
Prince Wilhelm, brother to the hint. Tne inha-