Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-09-04
GERMAN MONARCHICAL ALLIANCE A
GAINST THE LIBERTIES OF THE
NORTH OF EUROPE.
LETTER FROM o. r. O.


man Confederation, and pointed out some of the
evils which existed, and some of the means which
would be rcsorted TO by the people, the one hand
to obtain liberty: and by the German Sovereigns,
on the other hand to prevent the extension of this
chiefgeod of civilized nations have since that Pc
Rod directed your attention from time to time to the
state OF Germany, and have Published the names of
the distinguished patriots and directors of the public
Press who have sacrificed all that most dear to
them III social and private life, for the purpose of
rousing their fellow countrymcn to Just attention
to their real position, and to their political wants
and national woes The German patriots have not
been Indolent or unsuccessful They have formed
patriotic associations united together to defend the
hserty of the Press, held national assemblies and
ietes, and have bound themselves together by
one holy and virtuous alliance Ito break their
bonds asundcr, & cast away their cords from them"
They propose to effect their liberation, civilization
and happiness, by legal and by constitutions
means; they ask for no foreign aid and do not pur.
pose TO appeal TO Europe in favor of GERMANY
any moro than they will consent to have her an.
pcaicd to against Germany They propose to es-
tabsh free press in each State-to point out to each
Government of each State the necessity which ex-
ISIS Tor partial or general changes-for partial or
for general reforms. They propose to defend the
fress from The Censorship, from persecution, and
from violence; and they have the necessary funds
to combat before the legal tribunals of the country
any illegal attempts to infringe the Constitutional
liberties which the Press is entitled to enioy In or
der however, that the whole business of legal api
the rreSs the German patriots have resolved on
holding national teats festivals, at which Ad
dresses shall be Observation-Disclosures he passed
and Petitions bo signed-aud where a feeling of
Patr'ouc enthusiasm shall be excited by the union
OF thousands OF generous and devoted lovers of
liberty and civilization. At these assemblies no
hre arms are permitted, no mcnaces allowed
every thing is conducted with peace, order and
oignity-and dancing, music, and merriment are
ny no means strangers TO these national baneuets
ne
ehces OF the people! and the Petitions or Addres.
SEES ADOPTED there at are the Protocols! Now be-
tore go any further, let ask you what is there
IN all this which prudent, wise wo.informcd
rational lover OF rational liberty can disapprove?
Legal means, legal objects freedom from violence
ana appeals not to the Passions but the sense and
judgment OF Germany and of her Governors; these
are the means--and row let us look at the objects
~ nc Germans are oppressed, and they know it!
mat is the secret of all this agitation So long as
thcy were ignorant of their state of oppression thew
were SUBJECTS OF pity, but not of sympathy-and
whist they Rugged their chains, they were only
worthy OF compassion and not of love- But tins is
no longer the case; the events of Poland have tend
ed to open their eyes. They have perceived the
wisest, the bravos, and the most vrtuous banishcd
or torn from their families, their country and their
affairs: and they know that amidst eternal SHOWS
or on burning sands, they cxpiate the crime of
having desired the independence and happiness of
their country. The events of France have also
tended to remove the film which obscured their vi
"'oH' Hey nave perceived That 1T ONLY TO will
TO secure success, and they have behed am antina.
tional dynasty, and three races of Kings driven
from France III n few hours. These events have
together taught them that their Governors are cru
el 'yranncal, halers of liberty and light, know
ledge and civilization; and that it is only TO will
and TO continue to willard To act with union and
oecision, In order to secure to themselves and to
their chlldren the blessings of freedom and nation
al u'Shlty. The Germans begin to feel that they
nave been treated as serfs-that the feudal system
still eXiststhat their oppressors consider them as
lher ProPer'y-that they make war and peace with.
out consulting them-in many cases laws and de-
crees without asking their concurrence; and that
thcy call out soldiers, levy taxes and punish often
ces, as to them seems fitting or agreeable The
Germans begin to feel that they ought to have the
iight Oh eiecting their own representatives-choos
ing their own form of government-decidino on
their own constitutions charlcrs-and repulatinp
inc general or special measures by which their trade
commerce, agriculture and manufactures should
DC directed and governed The Germans BEGIN to
iee that they are sadly in arrear i'm the scale of eli
Great Britain, France, Belgium
and even Holland, are greatlyn advance, and that
the moment has arrived when, to remain any LONG
er inactive, would be crime of the deepest dive Q
NOW or never" is the cry, and the Soyereipns of
germany, as well petty great fully understand
the purport and the motives of all this ooi,at;o,
and ex ci ement.
Tho German wrongs not imaginary They |
are real and innumcrable. They are material and
substantial, as well theoretical and moral
lhey are governed by tyraDnica Prnces-they |
are subjected to tyranaical laws-they are in xed |
TO an excessive and tyranncal amount-tlev are |
made TO serve soldiers for period, and on con.
otions winch are oppressive and unjust-they have !
not the right of managing their own municipol
afairs-they are pcrpctualy liable to be called on |
10 'gn' against Their own principles, and against
the happiness of their fellow countrymen9tbev
enjoy no one benefit which free institutions ncces |
Sarlly conier--and they only allowed to form
aInances win arbitrary und tyrannical Govern
mohts' All the domestic concerns of life are sub
lect TO the impertInences of coarse and ynlgar
police All the family interests and nrivate fr;rs
OF individuals are perpeually examined into bv the
Prylng eye OF an lnquisitiye and odous esponaoc
anu even Il servant cannot be hired or discbar
geo without the appreciation of local authorities
on mast not suppose that these injuries and these
wrongs are not general in Germany You must
not imagine that it is only in some few Statest
that tlls ieudel system of government continues.
nut when you take the Map of Germany, Won NAV
DC sure that ninc-tonths of that iumonsc corn,ry
are thus enslayed and degraded.
In some States in Germany the inhabitants aro |
more Keonly alive to their real situation Than in
others; aud in Austria and Prussia PERTAINS tb;s
state OF slavery is least felt In other States ib
existence OF Charters or of Constitutions has con
sidcrably improved the condition Of the neo,Ia
but IN those States an attempt is now ,nsIi,, .
Icar from them the benefits they eniov as nco,n
patIbie with the security and the peace of ali tL
states OF the Confederation. 1t must also bo ad
n,'tted that some two or three Of these German
TInces are less avorsc to liberty than the rect &c
heir contcderates, and are more'disposed to ietor
o the petitions and addresses which are nreso,,to
o them. But these exceptions are vcry very Gs,,.
nc majority prevails; the mass is ant.liberal ard
nti'civilizod; and as shall see hereafter these
'c'ty Princes have object in viow-tbe csto
,Shnent Of their own absolute power and am
horny by the most illegal and Unconstitutional /
means.
The Polish Revolution having been crushed