Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1815-11-04
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<NsTt5 hitehlSent correspondent, who has &C
cess TO the best means ofinformation, and whose
IprejuGices attach him to no party has -1i,rn;shs3
| us with al important communication on the pre-
sent SITUATION OF public affairs in the different
states OF Germany. The descisions of the con-
gress have affected every part OF thus extended
country, and the very smallest princpalitiesh have
something 10 complain of or 10 exuit in. from
the measures that have been adopted. To con-
template the political aspect OF what was once
one immense empire, Composed OF states and prn.
cipahties connected by one great tie, lately bro
Ken up and divided INTO number CT almost un-
connected powers, still agitated by the conflict
or ieetng or interests, occasioned BY those re-
cent arrangements which have aggruidized or DR.
In!nlshed their territories, While they have linked
them IN new confederation--to examine the
component parts eta great body polite in this
situation isone of the most interesting c, ercises
for statesman or historian.
| The following is part of the coInmunic alton
winch we have received II VIII be found to
throw much more lght on the present state of
Germany, With reference to the proceedings of
the Congress than any thing that has been pub
hshed III this country
Hitherto the congress has acted with so much
modera,lon, that the greater part of GERMANY
ought to be satisfied with It's decisions. None of
It's acts have been blamed in this country Ger
mnny) except oy those who indulge in political
dreams and theories, without having the capacitv
TO examine or estimate The practical utility of a
measure as 1t affects people in all its bearings
The Congress has not hitherto violated the
interest OF indivdualS, except in cases whsn il
was PLAINLY expedent for the benefit of the whole
Het the CLAIMS OF the greatef number of the
princes have been quite Immcderate and they
have shewn themselves 10 be, for the most part
totally regardless OF the safety of the empire
as whole, though IT alone can be Capable pro-
tectmg them against internal and external yio-
lence.
| principal merit ofchecking the arrogant
lpretensions of these Individuals is due TO count
Munster. This able statesman at first proposed
10 renew The ancient constitution of GERMANY
with few notifications and aGd { onaG Jaws. -
An Ill founded jealousy Of Austria caused this
to be rejected. He then proposed, at least he
strongly recommended confederation of ali the
German princes That which has now been a.
doPted IS very imperfect, and must be altered at
Frankfort.
In the mean time, the new constitutions which
have been framed for different states, occasion
great struggles.
In Wirtemberg, the crows prince, young
man ofgreat abilities, has taken part against the
KING, VINO opposes the wishes OF his people with
great perseverance and cunning.
In Hanover, the people INSIST upon immuni-
| ty from all taxes.
At Frankfort, the senate concealed the pri-
vleges allowed to The people by the congress.
The noblemen OF iIolstinhad representative
Cont AIoltke) at Vienna, without The know
ledge OF the KING. The Consequence has been,
That his majesty has been obliged TO accede to
herr wishes
In short, such is the conduct ofthe different
Jarring nterests-such, may add, the want of
poiitlcai wisdom and moderation, that If 1t had
moi been for the distraction of Their views. occa.
sioned by the escape of Bonaparte, there would
nave bson the utmost danger ofcivil wars in this
country ann AFRAID there may be some comrno-
tons at no very distant PERIOD
as for Hamburg, the town and neiehborne
country are m areyvmg state If the fortlfca-
tons be demolished, and no more war tsXes IeS,.
ed Tor some years, It's future prosperity rs certain
al present the war taxes IN this town are so hi
mat many merchants talk of settling m Aitona.
However, the IIamburgilers have much reason 10
be satisfied with the decisions of the Con.