Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-09-05
GERMANY.

daIy. and "a the subject Of discussion IN the So
lon and the cafe The people speak boldly, and
declare they are determined never to be satisfied
until this great object is obtained. They contend
that at present they are the shu'tlecocks OF Flu
rope: their country the field OF battle en- which
disputes, to which they are no parties, ae decin-
ed: that they are at the will and mercy OF their
powerful neishbors: they are bought anu sold
like slaves: that the brother can be called on 10
draw his sword against his brother. and that
their nationality is destroyed They complain al
SO that, from the continued changes IN the duurS
Of the different kingdoms and dutchies, TIER
commerce is fettered, and that the merchant he.
states to speculate, knowing that the tarilf OF
to. day is not the tariff of tomorrow. All these
complaints. they contend, would be radically
cured, supposing the whole OF Germany was plac-
ed under the sceptre of one Monarch.
1t is also anticipated that the next protocol OF
the Diet will put the press under strict regula-
tons. For this also the agltators are prepared,
and arrangements are already made tor printing
German newspapers in France.
Neither the Prussians nor Austrians are liked
in the South of Germany. The former are not
so much in disfavor as the latter, and great ex
pectations are entertained that the Prusslans, at
some future period, will jnn in the grand politl-
cal scheme. At present, Frederic William is
beloved; he is the idol of his people; his character
is mild. equitable, and open, and lie rules the ma.
ton with the hand Of a parent;-he encourages
commerce, and his subjects flourish. While this
truly noble man lives no change will take place
in the political position Of Prussia. But the in
slant he ceases to breathe, and the Crown Prince
asoends the Throne, the flame will burst, the
promised constitution will be demanded, and the
South of Germany will obtain powerful ally in
the disaffected OF the North. So much is Fred
eric William personally beloved in the South,
that were he anxious to become Emperor OF Ger.
many q do not include Austria he has only to
promise liberal constitution, and the destruc-
ton of the manifold frontiers, and he would be
received with open arms throughout the whole
country. l am inclined to think that the King
of Prussia well knows the influence he possesses.
and is taking the sure road for improving it, by
rendering the people dissatisfied with their pre-
sent state, and by arbitrary duties and military
occupations, compelling them by some decisive
act TO throw off their allegiance 10 the petty Sow
ereigns, and to call on some powerful nation to
take them under its protection. Prussia Is watch.
Ing the fermentation, and will be ready at the
critical moment Austria sees clearly the intrl-
CUES Of her ally. and is endeavoring to out-man.
Guvre him Metternich is secretly iugratiating
himself with the pretty Princes; he is Offering
them tarlff:-so drawn up as to produce to them
greater revenue, and liberate commerce from
the frontier duty. His proposal is to form gen.
cra tariff for - Ihole Of the South. and Austria
to guarantee Rtain annual sum to each Prince
and 10 undertake the general collection. This
plan would be desirable were it merely ques'
ton of money, but the real aim of Austria is
known-the command ofthe whole of the South
Of Germany, the suppression OF all liberal prlncl.
piles, and the introduction OF the rattan. This
jealousy between the two nations is one OF The
principle auses for their disnclnaton to engage
in genera! war. They are afraid lest either
Power should obtain the ascendency, and, posses
sing it. turn it to his advantage.
The people. on the contrary, are anxious tor
war; hoping. thereby, so to embarra-s the cOun-
try as to forward, almost to certainty, their
great aim; and am credby informed that in
several parts OF Germany there have been meet
ings of families, who have determined on compel
ling their children to withdraw from the army in
case of general war. and that any person retus'
ing should be disinherlted. and rendered an alien
to his relations. Invariably, before young man
enters the army, his parents compel him BY an
oath not to draw his sword against German.
have also heard, and that in very credItable
quarter, tina: in case OF general war the French
army would be well received, and joined by the
greater part Uf tIermany-tnat ls' tne NeIWdho
would not enter the French service, but forming
themselves into different corps, they would put
themselves under the orders of a French Com
mander; aud they are determined that, as soon
as their cause is triumphant, the French army
must withdraw itself into ITS own territory-the
Germans being firmly resolved to remain Ger
mans, and to establish their nationality.
The Nuremburs Correspondent OF the 10th
instant gives the following under date OF Berlin,
July 9: .. No idea can be formed of the lively
impression produced here by the reports of the
English debates Of June %. 1t could not have
been imagined that the fate of the unhappy Poles
would have excited so much interest in the Brit
,h House of Commons, or at least that the mem
bers would have expressed themselves in terms
so strong. People flock in crowds to the places
where they can get sight of the English papers,
for our public journals scarcely intimate that any
thing extraordinary has taken place in the House
of Commons At the same time, our most pru-
dent liberals blame some Of the expressions Of
Messrs Hume, O'Connel, and Shell, conceiv.
ing that when facts speak so loudly for them
selves. it is useless to employ terms SO violent
They are highly satisfied with the moderate speech
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