The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-09-22

Hesse Casscl.

constitutional conflict has arisen in Hesse
Cassel The new Chamber of States, which met
about fortnight ago, has proved as stanch AS its
predecessor Ii refused to vote The direct lakes in
the way demanded by the notorious and unpopular
minister, Hassenphug, and the resul, was that on
the I'd instant il was dissolved. after weeks sit
ting. and a new chamber is 10 be called within six
months The members separated with three
cheers for the constitution, and some persons in
the gallery called for curse for ssrnpflug. On
the 9th ducal ordinance was published, iu'imat-
ing that both the outstanding and future direct
ar indirect taxes will be levied, TO meet the cur
rent expenses of the state In order TO provide
against popular commotion or resistance, the army
has been got in readiness.
Baron Humboldt and tho Pence Congress
The following letter from Baron Won Humboldt
10 The Peace Congress at Frankfort, which did not
aisilf in time 10 be read at the meeting, has now
been forwarded ~ es by the committee for puOllca.
ton -
TU The PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS or Tas pHAcg
GoNGRBss
Irerret so much the that my person Al position
and advan ced age, which warns me TO compets what
work have commenced should binder me from
sting at meeting having so noble an aim In view
II would have afforded the graft 6caton of coming
into close contact with many distinguished for
talent and humanity. have already verbally ex-
pressed this regret a few weeks ago when had the
rift and Yisschers, and to converse with them the
probable influence which your society may hope 20
The general peace which our continent has
long enjoyed, and the praiseworihy efforts of many
goy.rnments to avert the oft threatening dangers of
general European prove that the ideas which so
Prominently occupy your minds are In accordance
with the sentmt nts called forth and difused by
the increased culture of humanity. it Is q useful
enterprise to inspire such sentiments in the com
monweslth by public conferences, and at the
tame time TO point out the way through which wise
and sincere governments may, by fostering ths pro-
ereF,ive and legitimate Development and perfscti
blity OF free institutions weaken the long amulst
ed clements OF animosity.
How much mildness OF manners snd an improved
order in the organization OF States have confined
within limits the wild outbursts of physical
violence may be seen by comparing the first midsle
ages sith mooern times The whole histery OF the
past shows that unssr the protection Of a superior
power losg- uourished yearDrg alter noble ala,
In the life OF nations will at length find its
aiou. nss not a difsraceful legislation wing
Gt-yea, encouraging the infamous system OF slavery
and he traffic in human beings, at least
tntnt and ia tire ind, ndent States OF former Span
h America. yielded TO the united efforts Of the better
part Of mankind
We must not, then. relipquish the hope that path
will open by which all hostile divisions and coutrsct-
ing italousies will gradually disappear. TRe whole
history of the world teHobes to the expression OF
ststes long dep ,rted that the idea OF humanity
teeomrs ia the OF centuries ever more visible
In enlarged coeptston, and procaims its anil
mating powsrr
Inspired with these hopes and wishes, honored men
i beg to commend myself 10 your kind remembrance,
&C ALEXANDER Won HUMBOLDr.
Potsd.n, August 20.