The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-09-20
Our Berlin Correspondence.

ItenfiQ, S-c.
Within the last week disturbances have again
taken place in this city. They were principally
caused by the excitement of the public feeling in
consequence of an event which occurred at Char
lCttenburg, small town IN the vicinity of Berlin
The population of Charlottenburg had been known
since the revolution, obstnately adherng to the
principles of the old system of government
Whenever there was an occasion, on which the
people of Charlottenburg might show their ex-
IRENE aversion to the newly established order of
things, they never failed to do so. Thus they had
quite recently given most convincing proof of
their conservative principles, by beating and Ill
treating in the most outrageous manner party of
students, from this city, who had been engaged in
quarrel with some of the military at Charlotten-
burg. But the acts committed by them in the past
notonety In the political world. democratic
club, which was to be formed at Charlottenburg
by small number of citizens, who were regarded
political heretic:, was the occasion which led
to SERIOUS events. The plan to form such club
had no sooner been conceived, that plot was laid
to Illustrate it. The first meeting, which was to be
held by the club. was appointed as the time to exc
cute the plot, When the members assembled on
the morning chosen Tor the meeting, they were
suddenly attacked by furious mob, armed with
sticks, which were freely used to lnficta summary
punis hment on the unfortunate members for the
political heresy they had been guilty of, nor was
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they had thus been ll-treated and had fled to seek
protection in their homes were pursued thlther by
the mob Next, their houses were broken open,
and acts OF violence against them and their tamil
lies and property were recommended For the
purpose of doing the work In the most complete
style, the mob among whom were great number
of citizens, proceeded in the same manner against
all who were suspected IN the slightest degree of
lock up all the political criminals in some place
together This was accordingly done, though the
prisoners were released again shortly after by the
authorities of the town, who however, had offered
no protection whilst the affair was going on. OF
the number. who have been badly injured in con-
sequence of the ilI-treatment received, one has
been MORALLY wounded. The sensation which this
event created In, Berlin. as soon as the
Crowds gathered on the Linden, and thousands
filled the large space before the opera house,
where the leaders of the democratic party address,
ed the people. After some speeches had been
which had been committed by party opposed to
liberty had been pointed out, as an insult to the
people, it was resolved upon to proceed forthwith
to the Minister of the Interior, to demand expa-
taken to ma Ike immediate inquiries into the case,
and to punish all who were found guilty. The
mass of the people moved towards the house of
the Minister of the Interior, and deputation was
chosen to hold conference with the Minister. 1t
happened, however, that the Minister was not
present, and had gone to a diplomatic circle,
which was held that evening at the MinIster-Pre-
sIdent Won Anerswald's. Thereto, then the crowd
proceeded, after they had convinced themselves
of the truth, by searching through the whole house
of the Minister, and then breaking his windows,
as sort of revenge tor the useless trouble they
had taken about HIM. When they arrived before
door locked, they at once announced themselves
to the Miniser-President and the diplomatic circle
entertained within, by breaking the windows, and
making every preparation to storm the house. 1t
&c cts hat ma a
Won Anerswald's, consisting OF the diplomatic
corps, the Ministry and deputies, were firstapprsed
of the things gong on without by the appearance
of several big stones, which came through the
windows. The diplomatic circle was shortly after
broken up by the departure of the guests, who left
in some haste through back door of the house.
In the meantime, the Minister of Justice had adj
dressed the people without, but had received, In
reply to his admonishment, the advice, that he
should better resign at once. deputation which
was sent into the house OF the Minlster-Presldent
proposed, In like manner, that MIR Won Anerswald
should take his resignation. The Minister Presi;
dent, however, informed them, that the only legal
representatives of the people were the representa-
tives in the National Assembly, and that he would
not acknowledge any other Meanwhile, regular
fight was taking place In the street; line OF con-
stables had advanced till before the house of Mr..
Won Anerswad, and defended 1t with drawn
swords against the assaults OF the crowd.
and of the number of the constables one has
been dangerously injured. The burgEer- guard,
which was called out shortly after, succeeded
in clearing the STREETS, with the point OF the bayo-
net and quiet was again restored.
In consequence of this affair, many who are sus-
pected of having taken part In 1t, have been arrest
ed. 1t is known that several deputies of the Ma
tlonal Assembly were among the leaders OF the
crowd, but rheir names have not been ascertained.
The event has been stated to the National Assem-
bly, by the Minister of the Interior, in one Of the
latest slttings and law against public meetings,
and the assembling OF crowds IN the streets and
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Tor the purpose of preventing the repetition OF such
disturbances. Much excitement exists here In
consequence of this law having been proposed, as
1t contains several restrictions OF the night OF tree
assembage, and serious events may be expected,
if the law will be passed. The government is de-
termned to pass 1t at all hazards, and all prepara-
tons are made to suppress any demonstration
which may be made from the part OF the people
against it. In the past week, meetings were held
by the people, in which it was resolved that all en-
deavors to oppose the passing of the law should be
used conflict between the government party
and the working classes, who ale numerous IN
this city, and the powerful allies OF the demo-
cratic party, is expected to ia Ike place soon.
The dissatisfaction of the lower classes OF the
population here has increased, on account OF the
measures which have been taken by the govern
ment to keep down the democratic party by means
of more complete system OF police. The newly
created forces of police have Principally caused
this dissatisfaction, and the continual quarrels oc-
casloned by their interference Will shortly lead to
some serious occurrence.
An event similar TO that which has lately taken
place at Paris may possibly happen in this city, If
The present state of things continues much longer
On the night of the 26th instant, the police, having
tlon was concealed in the locality of society of
the trading and working classes, proceeded, with
force of five hundred men, to the place, and
found some muniton concealed there. Last night
another research was held by the police, IN a
different part of the city, and again some munition
of arms has been iouiiu, which had been concealed
by workmen. Some Of the latter have been ar
rested to-day In consequence of this, and great
citement has been created among the working
classes by these proceedings. II is feared that an
attempt will be made by the workmen to free the
prisoners, and the place where they are confined
is guarded by military.
Accounts received from Vienna state the partcu-
lars of a disturbance which took place there on the
Odd instant The ministry bad reduced the WAGES