The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-09

Should the Italians be beaten Austria endeavor to
regain Lombardy, which is scarcely to be supposed
France will be bound to redeem her word and offer her
sword to Italy am even informed on good author-
ty that Lamartine has notified much to the proyi-
sional government of Milan large French army is
assembling on the Alps.
Another event of less importance to univer-
sal peace and which, in a commercial point of
view, is of greater interest to the United States
is the Danish question The German confede
ration has decided the incorporation Schleswig
to that body and the greater portion of the nhab-
tants OF the duchy being Germans have risen in
against Denmark. Prussia has been called upon by
tho Diet to assist her German brethren and has ad-
vanced 10000 men to their assistance. The Danish
monarch has made triumphant entrance into the
pai OF the duchy, after severe battle with his bel
lious subjects in which they completely routed
Lord Palmerson has addressed note to the Prussian
government protesting against the Prussian troops
crossing the Elder. England, conformity with France,
having guaranteed the integrity of the Danish king
dom a Inc King OF Denmark ha. appealed to England
The commerce Of Hamburg in the event of blockade.
Will be ruined Hamburg must side with Prussia and
send its contingent The Danish minister to the court
OF Berlin has demanded his passports The Importance
OF this step of Prussia she having determined to
the Elder will be best appreciated from the question
put in the House of Commons first by Mr.. Wilson, in
behalf of British interests on Saturday and ON Tues
day QSth) by dlsraeli. in powerful speech. Lord
Palmerston's reply Is cautiousvcry cautious; but will
show on what delicate foundation peace rests 1t is
follows
Lord PALMERsroS rose and said: This question is
one Of the utmost Importance to the interests of Eng
land Hear, hearl. There are circumstances In the
previous history Of Denmark which make any thing
which affects the welfare Of that State Of peculiar nte
more than Denmark. 1t has been the lot of England
at remote period to have been drawn into acts
of hostility towards Denmark which alien to the
feelings Of the government With regard to the ques
ton itself involved in these discussions trust the
house will excuse me il abstain from following the
honorable gentleman either the side or the
other, either rs to the question of the right of the
Gcrmanic Confederation upon the one hand, or
the right of Denmark on the other. Hear hearl.
The question confines itself exclusively to the
duchy of Schlcswig With regard to Hostein difre
exists it belongs to the Germanc Confederation
and the King of Denmark is party to the treaty by
which it is guaranteed to it, The Germanic Confede
ration insists according to ancient practice transitions
and agreements Schcswig must follow the fortunes of
Holstein The Danish government resists this PROPOSE
ton, and it il upon this point that the difference has
arisen. Her Majesty's government has signifed to
both parties Its Willingness to interpose its good Offices
in order to bring the question to amicable termn
ton 1t is obvious that in this state of things would
not be BETTING for to state whose side the merits
of right are. Hear, hear The honorable gentleman
has exercised very wise discretion in bringing under
the attention of the house the nature and terms of her
engagements with those countries have here the ORR
ginal treaty in which that guaranty has been given
and correctly, that feel it unnecessary for to
trouble the house by quoting them again; but am
very ready to coincide with him. and with what appears
to me to be the general sense of this house. that it is
the duty of England to that her engagements be
made good Loud cheeringl. quite agree with the
honorable gentleman that it Is not fitting that coun-
try like England should repudiate existing engage
ments. What is agreed to, that we should stand by
and that we ought to take care to fulfil! agree also
with the honorable gentleman that it is well that not
only this country, but the other powers of Europe,
should understand what the engagements by which
England is bound in order that In entering into dis
cussons in which these may be involved
all parties may know what this country will be called
omitted to state that the
given by England was given the same occasion
by France Not only, therefore, is this country
bound by that engagement towards Denmark as re-
CARDS Schleswig but, whatever that engagement
may be, it was equally taken at the same time,
ment of France. Hear. hear hear have stated
my perfect concurrence with the honorable gen.
teman that former guaranti given by treaty ought
to be respected At the same time rs ! stated in
reply to what the honorable gentleman said on
former occasion, must remind the House that in the
purpose for which the Prussan troops have entered
Holstein, and if they the Elder for which they
have entered Schleswg not to wrest Schleswig from
the Danish CROWN but to support party in that Duchy
who hold that the ancient constitution and laws of the
duchy ente them to be enthusiastically incorporated
with. or attached to. Hostep, instead OF to Denmark
That is not therefore attempt to conquer Schles
wig. 1t is interference. doubt. in the nterna-
tona affairs of that country and with reference to the
future line of succession, which ought to be observed
can only however, repeat express my hope that a
matter which, pressed 10 erfremifies, might lead to
consequences seriously affecting the peace Of Europe
may be adjusted by amicable negotiation between the
parties and should hope that the statesmen of great
countries. viewing the disturbed. and troubled. and
dangerous condition in Which the erery part of Europe
is nop placed, will not allow question which, the
date practical application. but depends upon
tngency to happen after the death of two
livng-l trust say that question of that sort may
not be permitted to lead to effects ,chich erery
able wouid so deeply depiGre. Hear, hcar)
Mr.. URquHARr observed that the present not
question of right but matter of violent oppression
of an INVASION in fact which had actually taken place
] have underlined those words in PamerstOn's
speech which bear directly upon the critical state
of Europe; they have additional weight at the pre-
sent moment
As regards the internal affairs of Germany proper.
all is quiet The general elections for the German par
lament commence on the 1st Of May. An attempt
havh hoo, ,no1a ~, n,in with thn
gon from Paris headed by Herwcgh, the poet to get
up republic in Baden, but the .attempt failed the
Sth division Of the federal army under the orders Of
the Prince Of Wurtembcrg, has entered the disturbed
districts and NJ M. Heokcr and Strive, the leaders
the former, member Of tho Baden Chambcr-haye
been ordered to be arrested.
An instruction has taken place in Walachia and
Modavia; the Hospodars have been driven away, and
Russia has taken advantage of the occasion to take
possession OF Jassy thus advancing towards Constan
tinopc.
In Spain. all is quiet: the Duke and Duchess, of
Montpensicr there, but have met with most cold
reception. The King thrown from his horse the
other day, but escaped with a few bruises.
Russia Is making great military preparations, but Is
quiet, bding her time
England. as I said above, is quiet the total failure of
the chartist demonstration the 10th, was moral
cxnguisher. Ireland is in most unsettled state the
country people armng, and scditious language IL
boldly launched against the government. Dublin is
occupied by very considerable body of troops and
the government is determined to put down any at
tempt at rebellion. The leaders of the United Irish
men party are indicted for scditious language
bill for the better security of the crown and 60
Vermont. has passed both Houses.
At the sitting Of "Wednesday night, 10Th.
Lord J. RUSSELL said will now move the adjourn
ment of this house till Saturday next with the view of
moving. that day further adjournment till Mon
day, the lst May should on Monday. the LIST May
propose that the first business to be taken should be
advances for special purposes the one to ascertain
the West Indian loan for emigration Of which the sub
stance has been stated by my right honorable friend
the Chancellor Of the Exchequer at the commence
ment of this session which he will give more par
ticuar notice The second object is to enable govern
mcnt to advance again any repayments of money |
which were made in Ireland in the course OF last year
We shall propose the day the 1st May, the |
second reading of the Alien Bill On Thursday the
4th May shall propose the third reading of the
Jewish Disabilities Bill On Friday. should propose
to take the committee the Alien Bill If the second
reading agreed to Monday and If there was time
to proceed with other business to take the committee
of the Health Of Towns Bill If the committee of the |
Health Of Towns Bill Is not taken then at all events If
the house should proceed little way in the discus