The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-05-30

Council of the royal castle. All the potentates of
Germany were present, with lhe exception of the
King Of Hanover, who has not given any sign Of
life, and Prince John, Of Saxony, who suddenly
eft Berlin, after having presented the excuses Of
the King OF Saxony, who was, he said, sick and
unable TO be present. Ii appears that the German
question is but the accessory aim, or rather the
pretext OF the Congress. A more grave csnsidera-
tion has overturned the scraples already expressed
by some OF the German princes. The idea OF a
federation, already considered worthy 10 be al
lowed If necessary, to the States Of Thurnge, will
occupy the Congress; but the conferences of the
Assembly will principally be brought upon the dis
positions to be taken, in case Of common danger,
represented as very threatening. The march OF
socialism In Germany and in France, awaking the
fears of the princes, has engaged them 10 come by
themselves, TO listen 10 the propositions OF Prussia,
which have been written in the prospect OF reVo-
lutionary movement in Europe. The basis of these
propositions may be reduced 10 two points, hrst, 10
re-assemble large army in the Western provinces
Of Germany, not TO attack, but 10 be ready at the
first symptom of an instruction; second, 10 pro-
tect Germany against democracy, by the means of
Russian army of observation As soon the
Congress is over, the Prince of Prussia viii go to
Warsaw 10 meet the Car Nicholas, and let him
know what has been decided at Berlin.
In the meantime, Congress of ministers will be
held at Gotha, TO have an understanding about the
measures adopted by their respective soyereigns.
Ii appears also, that the Pussan government is
ready for all events even TO that Of rupture with
the foreign powers. From the eighteen millions of
thaers granted by the Chambers, about seven mill
lions have been negotiated at 97l, in loan of A
Prussia. '' ~ ~
The ministers Of Thurnge seem to agree very
well about the affair of Erfurt. The adoption,
without any condition, of the German constitution
as it is, is AN accomplished fact. The new coavo-
cation OF the Diet Ill case 1t takes place, Will only
have this for a result.
Every thing moves, at Frankfort, towards the
result which have mentioned in my last letters.
The provisional government is continued, and
Austria has designed for its charge de psnvoir
Count Munich, of Bellinghausen, the ancient pres-
dent Of the confederation. Germany will be paci-
fed, and the restoration of the old constitution will
be complete.
The election Of the Canton of Berne in Switzer-
and, in which great interest taken by our
politicians, took place on the 9Th inst. The great
council being composed of 227 deputies, has ia
members for majority. The party of the opposition
numbers from ITO to Ill; and among those who
are ranked by the moderate party, there are many,
principally in the Juro, who may be accepted by
the opposition Several troubles took place in the
electoral circles of Jezeustory and Swartenbourg.
Nevertheless, order seems to be re-established In
Switzerland, as it has been desired by the great
powers. That country will be brought TO the con-
dton of its existence in 1915, either by an interior
movement, or by the exterior action.
The turn of Piedmont will also come and,
Monsignor Franconi, this state of things will not
last long. Great Britain, through the means of
Lord Abercrombie the minister Of Turin, has ''its
fingers in the pie" and entices the king, Victor En-
Austria 1t is to be feared that he will appreci-
ate how little the advices of England should be fol-
lowed.
The affair of Greece is settled in that country,
but ii will be the cause OF some "hubbub" be-
tween France and England. The denouement given
by Lord Palmerston, either by cunning by force,
TO the Anglo Greek discussion, hurts our political
pride too much, not TO be the cause ola demand for
eyn fram snerf
This dcplorable affair, which was begun with the
most ferocious barbarty by England, and her agent,
Sir w. Parker, has ended in shameful way.
Lord Pamerston had first only wronged Greece,
but the end of this dispute is unpleasant to France,
without mentioning the disconentment felt by
Russia during the blockade. When one reads
with attention the accounts of that sad affair, he
cannot deny that the insult to France is great.
Well, we shall see the end Of it, Questions have
been asked to-day fthe Minister of Foreign Affairs
al our National Assembly, on that subject, and he
has promised TO give full satisfaction TO the honor OF
the country.
The news received from Norway assures us that
there has taken place socialist movement, which
seems TO give some uneasness to the government.
II is directed by a student, named Thrane, who
publishes newspaper, and who organizes the
workmen into bands. The government intends
breaking these associations, and the journal OF
Thrane has been denounced by the Bishop, as hav-
ing insulted religion and its minsters-a crime
which is punished by three years imprisonment.
a very serious riot has taken place in the Island
Of Samos. II appears that the Greeks of the
Islands, much excited by an insult made TO the
Archbishop and pirmates Of the country, fought
against the Turkish troops and made great butche-
~. More than two hundred Turks were killed.
Garibaldi, the well known leader Of the republ-
can system at Rome, in now residing at Tansiers,
in Africa and he is very busily engaged in writing
memoirs upon the great events in which he took
such large part. The manuscript has been sold
10 a bookseller, Of Paris, who will publish IL at the
same time in the French and Italian languages.
Adieu, b. III. X.