Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-04-20

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Archduke Louis whether he was able TO de-
fcnd the palace. to which he replied in the
negative, there being only about $4,000 men
in Vienna, which was totally inadequate TO a
storm Of an armed population Of about 60 GOO.
Upon this, Archduke Louis reluctantly signed
the act granting the liberty Of the press. Thus
all concessions were gradually and painfully
extorted-not cheGrfully given in a friendly
spirit. The want of confidence in the court
was increasing, eXasperatlon again gained
ground, and was augmented by the ciTcum-
stance that not single member of the court
dared TO appear before the public. The riots
partially continucd-the town and suburbs
were again illuminated, and many began Ia
fear lest the town should fall into the hands OF
the excited and ignorant mob, and were ready
to put up with the few, but al all events mpoT-
tant, results already obtained Mcanw hlle the
students continued the arduous duties assigned
to them in conjunction with the citizens, and
the second day was unsatisfactory finished by
the second illumination.
On the 18th, things looked more cheerful
in the morning, a Proclamation, calling IN the
estates fthe realm, the representatives OF the
German, ScayOnian, and the Italian provln-
ces, appeared, and at eleven O'Clock, the En-
peror, accompanied by his brother, Archduke
Francis, and his nephew, drove out III an
open landau through the town, and was enthu-
slastically cheerod; the carriage was literally
hemmed in by the people, so much so, tha,
his Majesty felt unwell, and begged 10 be al
lowed to return TO the palace. Here he, with
tears, made an appeal to the loyalty of the
people, and saved his throne.
Meanwhile, the students began TO compre-
hcnd the lrcacherous policy of sending them
out Of town TO distant places, while the mill
tarv kept camping comfortably on the Glacls.
and they consequently refused to leave the
cl,v. They had been foremost everywhere,
had to contend against "a furious mob IN the
suburbs. where robbery and incrndlary fires
spread. and would not he satisfied b. ANYTHING
less than compliance with their demands. \
constitution alone could satisfy them.
Fortunately, Archduke Stephen arrived at
noon on the 18th. The accounts from Vienna
had spread rapidly TO Preshurg, and the cuthu-
sastic llungarans resolved To come up here IN
large numbers, 10 assist their fighting brethren
in the attainment of their rights and liberties.
At Plcsburg, where the il-contented Hunga-
riau Diet had been totally Influenced by the ell
oqueni and oyorpowerlng speeches Of kossu,h
the leading man OF the day, frantic JOY burst
forth ON hearing the news Of the revolution IN
the heart of the empire; aud Archdukc Ste
phcn, pCrccnmg the danger, acceded 10 the
wishes ofthe pcOpe The proclamation from
ising a constitution was published in the after
noon of yesterday, the 18th, thus happily ter
mnatng all the fears and anXietcs of the tw o
preceding DAYS. OF course the manifestations
of all classes knew no bounds eliminating
screnades, troops with banners and flags keep
continually parading the streets. kossuth
came up here with a body Of Ilungarians. and
addressed the people several times at the nj
vcrsity from his Hotel
/ The following trait is Characteristic of the
past, and Of the ndomitablc spirit which
prompted the committee of the University
Archdukc Louis, enragcd al the request of The
students, turned round to the deputatiOn. say
INC, 4" Good God. tell me who governs here
|, or the gentlemen at the University - DIR.
Sching replied, "Up to this hour your I'm
pcrial lIighacss has governed, that is certain /;
but who will govern an hour hence, nobody
can tell. "
/ Ii was fear which wrenchcd from reluctant
hands what patient people had sued for thir-
ty-,hree years in vain. 1t was public opinion,
the example set by Prussia and Bavaria, and
the sur upon the Austrian name abroad,
which prompted a united movement in all
classes of society, and the spirit once aroused,
vouchcs for the impossibllity of any rctrograde
movement.
/ At present, all officers expect new re-orgi-
nizaton. The confusions in all departments is
tremendous. Who will I'll the places Of Met
tcrnich, of the famous chlefprcsdent of police,
Sedlinzky DC, is a matter Of conjecture In
fact, there is no government at present, at the
hour we write. The Hungarian mobiles are
now demanding responsible ministry for
themselves, and are here in body Of $50 to
carry ii.
/ Nav the result Of this late movement, in a
direction long ago dictated by craftsmanship
and wisdom, prove as ciIectual as We are wish
ing it, for the recovery Of Austrian strength
and honor abroad, aud for close bond OF
union amongst all the different natlonalitcs
within.