The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-09-04

the nation under the constitution
The news from Italy, that the Austrans are before
Milan, has had great effect upon tho Bourse but
think that the decision of the will reassure
~, as 1t is eminently peace measure Yet, the
cess OF the Austrans and the divisions of the Italians
nave had dsquetiug effect upon the public mind.
u known that France will insist upon the indepen-
depce of Italy.
The deaths for the last year, in Paris amount to
32,s23 of which number 2272 died in the hospitals:
shoS wing the extraordinary fact that than one
tmrd OF the sick are carried to the hospitals where
tney are taken care Of at the public expense have
visited these hospitals and they models of comfort
and the and no ne fails to
here the most assiduous and skfu attention. 1t is
noble feature in the French nation Nearly half
OF the births in Paris take place at the hospitals the
The commission upon the constitution have nearly
completed their labor One chamber will be reported
trial by jury in criminal cases only, with certain
The theatres in full operation, doing better
business than ever, since the revolution.
OBSERVER
Our Berlin Correspondence.
BERLIN August T. 1S4s
TOE German Union-Pr - Denmark-The Cost of
the War-bftian
The excitement which prevails here about the aues-
ticn whether Prussia is to enter the German Union,
with or without retaining her sovereign power as a
State, has lately much increased All other questions
are for the moment superseded by tnis subject, and
it the attention of the whole country rvetted as
position of Prussia in Germany Since the revolution
there has not been much agitation, political dis
Susson, and disturbance in this city, than in the
week past. Every evening crowds assembling under
the Linden, Uhe Boulevard Of Berlin1 have been
violently debating the question Of the union Of Prussia
and Germany, and in defiance Of the orders Of the
city authorities have been disturbing quiet of the
city, in every possible manner, until late hour.
The police forces, consisting Of number OF constabes
have not been able to dispense these crowds, and
utVlnk nil in or
be sounded to order out the Burgher Guard Several
batialions of that body then sweeping through the
Linden, and making prisoners Of all who offered
sjstence, had thus to restore quiet Many mprison-
ments have taken place in consequence of these dis
turbances, pg the leaders these occasions
many Students and also some of the deputies the
Prussan National Assembly here OF the latter prin-
cpnlly, a Mr.. Rodbertus, Count Reichenbach and Mr.
Won Berg all belonging the opposition party in the
Assembly, are named In all clubs, political societies.
and public places here the question dis
cussed, what position Prussia should occupy Ger
many. Meanwhile, the Prussian government has
taken decided steps to guard against any further eva
sion of its authority in all matters concerning Prussia
from the part OF the central government OF Germany
MIR. Won Below has been sent with extraord nary
mission from the Prussian to the
John, to give explanations to the reason why the
Prusian troops have the order OF the Minis.
ter OF War OF Germany to do homage to the rege
empire Hes likewise horised declare that orders
to frnssian troops only be given by the Prussan
government. Though the King OF Prussia had previ.
ousy given leave to the Prussan troops to do homage
to the regent OF Germany, the order has been since
Prussia OF the executive power Of Germany is daily in
cieasing since prince of the house of Austria has
bee elected as the head ef the German government
and an Austrian as prime minister. The breach be-
tween the north and the south of Germany which has
taken place principally in consequence of this just
the time when firm union of all the States of Ger
many to be established, is now complete There is
doubt that Prussia and the smaller States in the
north Of Germany following her policy. will hereafter
occupy separate position with respect to the other
States in Germany. Prussia will like wise reserve the
right Of sending her represe foreign courts
and receiving the representative of foreign govern
ments at her court. Several appointments of dIplo.
matte agents will shortly be made by the Prussian 60
vernment. MIR. Won Willisen has been appointed
minister to Paris great change among the diplo-
matte corps is taking place at the present moment
In fact, diplomatists busy as they always
are when there some mischief to be played. That
something of that DESCRIPTION is going on in Germany
at present. there is no doubt Lord Cowley has just
been sent by the English government to Frankfort
to the Danish war Itappears in nnexon with this,
what has been stated TO the best authority that
Mr. Won Below, who has been sent by the Prussiau
government to the Archduke John, will likewise treat
with the regent of Germany the subject of the
with Denmark Thus 1t is highly probable II we con-
rider how anxious Prussia is to end the Danish war,
that the tussan government is to obtain
through the mediation of England, special conclu-
sion of peace between Prussia and Denmark How
very little such step from the part of Prussia would
help to promote the German national interests and
to preserve the unity of Germany, we need not
prove but it is evident that Prussia has the
interests Of her commerce in the Baltic, suffering
much by the war more at heart than the establish
ment of the unity of Germany by which she derives
no material advantage. Denmark will be most willing
to conclude an armstice, or peace with Prussia che
would then be rid of her most formidable enemy in Ger
many. MEANWHILE however. another dipomatist 1t is
said friend of Cavaignac has been sent by the Danish
to the head of the French republic to ask
its assistance for Denmark. The resources of that
small kingdom are now exhausted to the last, and
without the help Of some foreign state IL carry
the war. By decree OF the German National Assem-
bly, at Frankfort part of the troops Of all the differ
ent German states have been summoned to fight
DEM he WA ~ he vic ev
sued on the part of Germany. Armies from Austria,
Bavaria, Wurtemberg, and other states will
march to 6ght and if possible, to conquer Denmark.
Thus the war in the north of Germany will BIZ con-
nued with double force, and the end of cannot vet
be forseen The cost of this to Prussia, by whom
it has, till now principally been carried from the
part OF Germany, is estimated at four millions of
haers and the damage occasioned by il to the Prus-
sian trade in the Baltic at six millions
The war in the SOUTH between Austria and the
Italian people has lately been successfully continued
on the part Of Austria. Though the Italians must
the holy cause Of liberty, and determined sacri-
all rather than bear the savish oppression of Aus
tria-still the brave Austrian army, under Radetzky
has again advanced in upper Italy, aud forced the
enemy to retreat The latest accou nts state spen-
did victory, won by the Austrian troops at Custozza
and their victorious progress towards Milan A dss-
patch, which has just been resolved from Trieste
brings accounts Of the defeat of Charles Albert the
taking Of Pescbiera and the capture of the Duke of
Genoa. The greatest consterna existed at Milan
All the preparations for the attack Of the Autrans on
that city were made and fortfcations had been
erected Inc progress OF Radetzky in Italy Is,
in the present state of things of the greatest con-
sequence not only for Austria and Italy, but for Ger
many, and perhaps for the whole of Europe The only
happy solution Of tho important question concerning
Italy, will be, II compromise can be obtained by
which Austria Will give up the greater part Of her
trans Alpine possessions In every other case the
must be continued, and will shortly involve other
parties who have. RS yet remained neutral but will
be forced to take part in it hereafter France and
Germany both pledi ed TO take active part Ia It,
II Il ehould prove impossible to settle the question
peactably and in the nah ner just stated The victo
res gained by the Austrian arms In Italy, will
make powerful ally 10 to the assistance of the
Italians. The intelligence, that French army Ia
moving towards the frontiers of Italy, has In fact
rived already. Germany must then be prepared to
declare to France. This Is the danger which Is
threatening the peace OF Europe at the present mo-
me aud will not be turned Oft until this question Is
settled The news Of ,he success Of the Austrian
army in Italy has not produced the joyful impression
at Vienna which might have been expected of the
public feeling in that capital on such occasion.
The disappointment which exists in that city. about
the still delayed arrival Of the Emperor, Is mach
tr In NO he led IN hell A Ia