The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-05-09

preparations which have been making are
nearly completed, and at the beginning Of next
month, the Gar is expected TO arrive at Warsaw.
The priacipal blow which is meditated, oil course,
will be the expedition against the democracy of
France, and en- passant that OF Switzerland though
the government OF the latter republic has complied
with all the demands of the great powers Ere
vious TO the carrying out of that expedition, how
ever, il may happen that we may hear OF some
more diplomatic coup, or demonstrations calcuii-
ted TO mslead public opinion with regard TO the
true intentions OF the cabinets. Reports, too, IN
the meantime, of hostilities about to be COM
menced between the different powers, will be cir
culaed as busy as ever.
The Erfuu Parliament has, after several weeks
deberatiOn, at last come to resolution in regard
TO the adoption Of the federal constitution issued ny
Russia, in conjunction with Saxony and Hanover,
in May last. Although the two latter States have
separated from the union, the Reicisfag has re-
solved to adopt the constitution bloc, in the
form in which il was issued, and prior To a revision
which had been proposed the part ofthe Prussian
government. The latter had objected TO the reso-
luton which has been passed i'll the Reichstdg, as
il first of all wished TO have the constitution
amended in The manner the Prussian constitution
was revised by the last chambers, for the purpose
of removing certain paragraphs and articles, which
il regards of too liberal construction Besides
this had not desired the adoption bloc, that
measure places the Prussan cabinet in too
hostile position towards Saxony and Hanover, who
have seeded from the confederation, but who
may be compelled, blythe constitution of May last,
TO remain in the union. The result, as il has turned
out, is decisive defeat of the PrussIan government
in the Reichstag, and il remains now to be seen
what course the former will pursue. Nothing short
of dissolution, or recall of the Prussidn d 'pu-
ties, which would amount TO the same thing, Is ex-
pected by many; while the predictions OF others
that the whole parliament will turn out failure,
seem TO be already near becoming true. Although
The greater part OF the Reichsfag is composed OF OF
ticials and men who have been elected for the pr
pose Of voting for the government, the idea OF refu-
sing sanction the constitution by which the union
called existence.
TO which The parliament has assembled was re-
garded too preposierous even by these deputies,
willing, as the great majority OF them have do
clared themselves, 10 assent To almost any modlfl-
cations the Prussian government may propose, after
the federal constitution has once been recognised in
lis original form. The proposition of the so-caed
left, which consists Of those members who do Eot
belong TO the ultra conservative party, was to the
effect that the constitution should be accepted en-
bloc, together with the electoral law which was is-
sued at the time, and this proposition has been
carried in the VOlkshaus, or lower house, with 10
against 50 votes Notwithstanding the declaration on
| the part of the Prussian commissioner MIR. Won
| Radowtz, that this resolution of the Reachstag
would seriously endanger the existence OF the uaon
| In the present state of things, however, no one
| any longer believes in the project of a union,
since it is too well known that the only object OF
the Prussian cabinet, in adhering to the sans, Is
the establishment of It's supremacy over The minor
| powers who have joined the confederation.
| The term of the convention between Austria and
| Prussia, respecting the Frankfort Interim or Cen
trail Committee being about TO expire, negotiations
| for prolongation OF the same have been com
menced between the governments. IL Is stated
that Austria is unwilling TO renew the treaty. and
| that she desires the formation OF u new central
power, which is TO consist of representatives OF all
| the States of Germany.
| congress, or assembly of delegates of the ZoL-
| r6ytin, or German customs union, is about to ne
called together 10y the Pussian government, for the
purpose OF celebrating upon the measures OF reform
which have become necessary IN the comm rel al
system and tariff of the Zolpersin. The assembly
is 10 meet at kassel, in July next.
Mr.. Won Manteullel, the Minister Of the Interior,
has issued circular TO all the provincial author-
ties Of Prussis, by which the latter are formally
directed TO watch over the conduct Of all the Of
ficials and persons the service of the govern
ment, for the purpose of reporting TO him which OF
the same entertain political views opposed TO those
of the government. The authorities are expressly
made responsible for any neglect or indulgence in
this respect and in emitting to denounce all who
may be suspected of entertaining anti-govenme util
opinions Such persons, il is stated in the decree,
will in future be removed, and dismissed from the
Prussian service. An entirely new orginiz,tion,
or system OF spying as II has nowhere existed III
yei, except in Russia, is TO be introduced IN this
country, in every branch Of the administration.
The negotiations for the settlement Of the Danish
| question still going here, but there exist,
less prospect than that they will lead 10 any
| result. Though the Danish government has con-
stantly two plenpotentiaries here, the Prdssan
cabinet refuses 10 to any defintive agreement,
as il wishes refer the whole question to the de-
| csion of the Erfurt Rsichsfdg and 10 conclude a
peace in the Name of all the States Of the Union.
| The difficulties in the way Of the formation Of the
latter, however, Of course delay the settlement OF
| peace, and il remains TO be seen whether Prussia
| will not at last be forced TO conclude separate
treaty with Denmark, after all these fruitless ne
| gotistions
The Commander-in-chief Of the Schleswig-
| Holsien army, General Won BONN, has resigned
his post, and the Prussian General, Won Wiliisen,
| has been appointed in his place. The former has
| again entered the Pmssian service, and WILL it is
stated take the command Of the troops stationed
| in this capital.