The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-10-23
ADDITIONAL EUROPEAN INTELLIGENCE.
The German Fleet.

fleet is not without interest III 'iiis couniy' ~ WI"
he recollected that efforts were made, not without
some success, 10 obtain the aid OF several Ameri-
can naval officers, and that the steamship United
States wa. purchased in this city by Rothschild's
agent for the Confederation. 1t will also be re-
collected that the Acadia and Britannia, the Cunard
steamers, were also purchased for the same SER
vice. Apart from political considerations, with
these facts in view, the following extracts will be
read with interest -
From Berlin letter, September 20
Some little interest was yesterday Ihrewn into the
otherwise tedious and 10 foreigners, sterile debates
of the Chambers, on the revision OF the constitu-
ton, by series OF questions put by NJ Amnon 10
the government, relative TO the generally reported
intention of the central power 10 remove the Ger
man fleet, now in the Wsser, to the Mediterranean,
for the double purpose OF naval practice (someWhat
late in the year for experimental eruIses), and Tor
security during winter. The questions were these;
What steps have been taken, since the central
power has been disavowed. TO ensure the rights of
Prussia, IN regard to the German fleet! What
facts are known TO the government, relative to or
ders issued the ilee TO hold itself in readiness
for sailing upon the 10Th OF October next! What
claim has the government put forward, In so far
as il is concerned, in regard 10 this measure
What steps have been or are to be taken by GO
yemment, TO oppose, energeucally, measure so
dangerous TO Germany M. Ammon having OBJ
taaed PERMISSION to explain his questions, said the
fatal discussions and schisms in Germany had ex-
tended their enfeebng effects 10 the fleet, the ne
cessity for the strength of which had been proved
IN the Danish war, where the weaker had been
able to cripple the stronger power, by block adlng
her ports. The fleet had been established not only
through the medium of patriotic gifts, but by con-
trbutlons from each State. The latter, however,
had only been IN par paid by German governments;
for Austria was still indebted 100000, Bavaria
100000, Saxony $50, 0O0 and Luxembourg Neither
lands) Il 900 dollars and yet the two former
wished TO get the fleet INTO their hands This
fleet now consisted of three, steam frigates four
steam corvettes, one guard ship, and twenty-four
gun boats, exclusive of the Prusslan navy. In adj
dluon TO these, two steam corvetes destined as
model ships, were In process OF completion. M
Ammon then asked when the fleet was to be sent,
and why il sent, TO Trieste, TO be placed under
the orders OF Danish admiral in the Austrian ser
vice, and for the purpose of leaving the German
waters az the mercy OF Denmark ! II any country
had right TO Interpose, it Prussia, for she had
contributed four million dollars towards the esta,
blishment and equipment OF the vessels. 81 and
my friends exclaimed Nj. Ammon, g RAISE our
voices TO warn the government OF the danger, and
say TO them, pideont COnsttes, ne qtid detrimentt
rsspubl,ca cdpiot. We wish to strengthen and
support the government, and to assure them, when
the honor and welfare OF Germany are menaced,
not only we, but the whole country, will stand by
them"
To this the Minister of Foreign Affairs en-. de
Schleiniiz,) replied, "The establishment of Ger
man fleet was the heartfelt desire of the govern
ment. Notwithstanding the extraordinary expen.
ses entailed on the State, Prussia had subscribed
5000 extra Tor thus purpose. The feet, at TINS
moment, lies IN the Weser, and is still under the
charge of the central power, no longer acknow-
lodged by Prussia. As the government cannot
enter into relations with tnls disavowed power, il
has entered into negotiations with Hanover, which
sub-ne gotiaes with Frankfort. These negota-
tons not yet mature, and IT is not possl ble TO
say more at present, than that Hanover acts IN this
manner under perfect understanding with Prus-
STA and other German States, and has adopted
measures for the maintenance of the fleet. Up 10
the present time the government has not received
official Information OF the fleet being directed 10
hold itself ready to sail. One thing is, however,
certain, the fleet cannot winter in the Wescr.
Should the current reports be confirmed, and
should the projected plan be really put execution,
the prussian government will consider il as pro-
found violation of lts nights, and tiagrant breach
Of faith. Certainly, the sudden administering of an
oath of fidelity TO the crews (by orders OF the
trail poweD gives strength 10 these reports, but the
government Is unwilling TO suppose that the central
power can be 30 completely Ignorant OF It's position
as TO attempt TO dispose, OF Its own seliwl of the
common property OF Germany. Nevertheless, the
government will keep watchiul eye upon this
affair, and adot trcy means ~ us poiter TO main
tam The rights Of Prussia and The allied p0,cas. F"
M de SchelnitZ sat down alter this sturdy decla-
ration amidst the applause OF the house. OF the
tention of the central power TO commit this triling
act Of diplomacy-we lorbear harsher terms-there
can he little doubt, although as no official notice
has been Issued, the project vii perhaps be denied
and abandoned. Should II be otherwise, and should
the feet obey the orders TO sail, in despite OF coun-
ter orders issued 10 them by other powers, the
measure uW 70 far to bring about an open rupture
belretn austria and Prussia, Gad ioM add TO the
endicss complications tn tchc the German question
is inroired. IL is certainly most paradoxical and
anomalous on the part Of Austria, who the
hrst TO disavow the central power and the Frank
fort gathering, and who is indebted In the sum of
one million. and; a-half dollars TO the fleet, now
making use OF that power To place II where II can
render no service to Germany, and thus, In fact,
taking possession of the vessels, IN lieu OF paying
her quota OF the contribution. BE this as il may,
the facts above stated prove the deep dlssensons
that exist, and hear that disunlon exists not only
by land but by sea- IL is generally believed that
the governments OF Anhall -Dessau and Coethan
have concluded negotiation whereby their mill
tary force will be placed under the orders OF prus-
sic, end exercise, dunng the spring or autumnal
mGn1uyres, with the PTussian cOrIs d'arnte. The
report OF the Anhalt troops being sent into Prusslan
and PruSslan into Anhali garrisons is uniounded
From the London News
The Cora, one Of the three fine steamers built by
Messrs. Patterson and Co, Of Bristol, from draw
ings by Mr.. William Morgan (of the launching Of
which account appeared IN the DdRy Ns0s early
in july, being finished and equipped for sea, an
experimental trip took place on Thursday, TO which
the Mayor Of Bristol, Mr.. ]. n Haberiield, the re-
representatives. Of the press, and about fifty gentle
men, were invited. The Cora, although norninaly
merchant ship is well understood 10 be war
steamer, and built for the government Of the Ger
man States CT was originally stated for the En-
peror Of AusiIa): She Is lntende for sailing pur-
poses, OF fol- bIiganne rig. and carries
nous quantity Of canvass; and her engines, being
merely auxiliary, are OF low powerful horse.
They have oscillaiing cylinders Of 90 inches da-
meter, and tubular boilers. Ike the Thames uyer
boats have I feet inches stroke, and small
paddles, their diameter being 10 feet. They were
manufactured by Messrs Miller and Rayenhl, Of
London. The anchor, with 80 iaihoms of cham,
was hove and stepped in SIX minutes by Browns
patent oapstsn. which works the cable itself,
without messenger and nppers, and with bow
cable and deck ppe Shoppers, affords new, but
simple and perfect, control over the cable. The
engines begun with u revolutions, and worked up
10 - revolutions per minute, when the log gave
speed Of l0l knots, with strong head wind, and
against tide. Several nautical persons on board
stated their belief, that with her sails and full
steamirg, she could do - knots. She answered
her he m beautifully, being brought round almost
IN her own wake IN 2 minutes and 80 seconds
She u 10 ieet long, 81 feet inches wide, and IL
feet deep in the hold and her burthen, by admit
raly rule, S'O tons; she Is Of remarkably strong
build, fastened with stalle and hanging knees 10
eveIY beam her keel and Rarbnafd eireaks nnnn