The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-08-26


Of s'the spoils," has commenced in real earnest.
The question, what is to become Of Baden and the
smaller States, and whether the supremacy Of Prus-
sia is to be recognised and what is to be the fu-
ture position of Austria, Bavaria, and the larger
States, at the present moment occupies almost
exclusively the whole attention of the different ca
binets of Germany. ntd
The agents of the Prussian government at
all the courts of Germany have again received
instructions to urge the States, in which they
are accredited to declare their adhesion to Prus-
STA. The latter is now firmly resolved to con-
woke German Reiehstag or diet, even if Austria
and Bavaria should protest against it, The for
NAL recognition of the constitution, which places
Prussia at the head OF Germany, as yet has only
been declared by few of the smaller States To
be sure the greater part Of the States had previous
ly sgnfed their acceptance of the constitution to
the Prusslan government, but their acquiescence,
though only conditional, forced one In the
then existing state of things, since they were oblig-
ed to lean on Russia for support to combat the re-
volution, which was raging within their own ter
ritories. After the Insurrectios was suppressed,
and the occupation of Western Germany by
the Prussian troops had become fat &C
compii, such of the smaller States, which
still wished to preserve, at least, nominal
Independence Of Prussia, and hoped, by joining
the opposition Of Austria and Bavaria against the
latter to escape the Prussan rule, withheld their
recognition OF the constitution which is to esta-
bllsh the supremacy of Prussia IN Germany. In
the meantime, Saxony and Hanover, which had de-
hntively signed treaty to uphold the constitution,
In conjunction with Prussia. have lattery, infiu-
enced, doubtless, by Austria and Bavaria, awaited
themselves OF the provision made in the treaty tn
the legislatures of the States are ralty the con-
sutution, for the purpose OF making fresh difficult
ties to Prussia Hanover has already proposed
several alterations Of the constitution Saxony has
animated, that unless Austria will finally recognise
the Prussian league, will not hold itself bound by
the treaty. The result OF the manifold machna-
tons and antiques OF cabinet diplomacy in Ger
many will, ere long, become manifest Already
the disguise Is thrown off by the different cabinets
The efforts OF Austria to maintain its position at
the head OF the former Germanic confederation, the
strvings OF Bavaria towards obtaining the rank OF
a first rate power in Germany, and dividing with
Prussia the supremacy over the smaller States, aud
the tendencies OF Wurtemberg towards forming
league OF the Southern States in opposition to
Prussia, are no longer concealed from the public
Frankfort is now held in possession by Bavarian
troops. Austria, we are Informed on good au-
thonty, Is about to send troops 10 Western Ger
many from the south, by the way Of Bregenz
The Archduke John is about to return to Frankfort
He IL to resume his functions at the head Of the
central government OF Germany, although Prussia
no longer recognises the central power. Orders
for the reestatishment OF the office Of the central
power at Frankfort have already been given.
Prussia IL TO be required 10 remove its troops
from the fortress OF Rastadt, and Bavanan
troops are TO be stationed there. formal protest
the part OF the central power against the arms-
tice with Denmark, concluded by Prussia, is to be
the signal, we told for carrying into effect the
plan that Is contemplated
A conference between the King of Bavaria,
al.
bsssador, has Of late been held at Constant
in Baden, at which, il is stated, the project
OF union between these three powers has
been discussed, and the course of policy towards
ties which surround Prussia, note from Russia
is reported TO have been received few days ago,
In which the latter is said to have protested against
the establishment Of the Prussian league. On in
protest on the part OF Russia has not been re-
ceived by the government here; the Russian eabi-
net has nevertheless intmsted, through its ambas-
sador at this court that II should regard the ex-
cluson of Austria from the confederation of the
German States as violation Of the treaties Of
1916, which il had guaranteed. The position Of
Prussia at the present moment is infinitely diff
cult but the energy displayed by the cabinet
here seems equal 10 overcome all obstacles now
in its way. / have already told you, that the
agents Of the Prussan government at the different
German courts have again been instructed TO In
yite the States to JOIN the League formed under the
headsbip OF Prussia. Their entrance now 10 not
asked as an unconditional one; they are free to
propose terms, provided The more important and
material points OF the constitution are not affected
by them; and il is this, principally. by which the
Prussian government hopes TO gain the confidence
OF the smaller States, which have hitherto looked
upon Prussia the would be dictator Of Germany.
The differences with Saxony and Hanover II will
be more easy 10 adjust. To Dresden one Of the
most able dIpomaiists Of Prussia has Just been sent
tor the purpose OF bringing about accemmoda-
ton on the German question. Nor has the Prus-
sian government neglected military measures, by
which the diplomatic negotiations To be sup
pored. The forces In the vicinity Ut Frankfort
are 10 be augmented the garrison in Mayence
has been Increased; and the prince Of Prussia 10
10 proleBg his stay in western Germany On the
frontier OF Austria, IN sdesla, Prussian army Of
~ goo men is being concentrated Such are the
dispositions made by Prussia to prepare for every
contingency.
The opening of the Chambers took place to-day
IN the royal palace. Tie king was not present IN
person but had commissioned the President of the
Ministry 10 open the Chambers IN his name. In
place OF the customary speech from the throne,
Count won Brandenberg addressed the Chambers,
and IN reviewing The course OF policy followed BY
the government. with regard TO the formation Of a
German union, EXPRESSED n hope that the efforts
Of Prussia to establish confederation which should
unite the German States into State, would still
be successful. The delay Of the convenipg OF the
Chambers beyond the time prescribed by the con-
sttution is represented in his speech to have been
occasioned IN consequence Of the recent revou-
tionsry movements. The o,cning Of the Chambers
excited but little sensation in the city.
According to intelligence Just received here
from Copenhagen, the blockade Of the Pru-sian
ports Is raised. The blockade Of the Elbe will
cease on the 1lth inst.
The Hungarian War.
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