The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1850-12-26
Europe.

Europe.
The peace of Europe has not yet been
disturbed. | say yet, for the indications
OF q coming crash are so Ominous, SO
many clouds pregnant with electric matter
are lowering over Europe, that the most
reserved amongst statesmen and politicians
express fears for the future. Germany is
the centre point of attraction. The latest
advices received are from Berlin, 10 The
l9,h-Fenna 10 the 18Th instant. Al the
lasl hour the Austrian and Prussian gov
ernments, have thought fl TO abandon
examine prelensOns, 10 make mutual
concessions, to avoid if possible, war, the
consequence Of which would entail mise
~ OH So many thousands. An armIslIce
has been concluded for eight days, be-
tween The hostile powers, pending nego-I
tIalIOns. No change has taken place IN
the position of the adverse armies in The
Electorate of Hesse, with the exception
of reinforcemenis TO both. The skirmish
of Fulda has not led to further hostillles.
Couriers have been running daily between
Austria and Prussia. The Prussian Cham
bers met yesterday on the 2Ist instant.
What took place al that meeting, has not
yet reached London. The Kings speech
is looked forward 10 with considerable
anxiety. 1t is the opinion of many men
OF sound views and correct Judgment, thai
war is inevilable-if not at present, at all
events III the spring. Public opinion III
Prussia is SO strongly excited, both in the
army and III every class of the population
that it will be almost impossible for NJ.
de Manieutfel and the peace party TO stem
i the torrent. 1t is even hinted that, should
the King persevere in the peace policy,
he will be compelled tO abdicale, and will
+ BE- succeeded bv the Prince Of Prussia,
who would not hesitate 10 engage in the
conflict, without a moments delay. 1t l.
not unlikely that you may receive by this
steamer a !elegraphic despatch of what
took place al Berlin on the 2Ist, on the
opening of the Chambers. Should il an
nounce the resignation of VI. de Moneut
fel, you may regard il as equivalent 10 4
declaration of war. Meantime, the state
of negotiations pending between the two
governments, is as follows Austria de-
manded the evacuation of the electorate,
with The exception of the military routes.
Prussia has complied. She likewise de
manded the evacuation of Baden and
/ Hamburg, by the Prussan troops. Prus
sia has complied, though she assigns the
necessity OF concentrating her forces as
the motive. Prussia has, moreover, con-
. sened 10 recognize the right of Austria
and The Frankfort Assembly TO interfere
in those states of Germany which recog-
nize the Frankfort Assembly. Prussia,
on the other hand, has obtained the con
: cession OF free conferences, and the last
despatch from Vienna, which reached
Berlin on the evening Of the l7Ih, is stated
to be written i'll mos, ,conciliatory language.
Both governments are attempting to come
!, 10 an understanding, bui even should that
be arrived at, on the question of the Diet
there still remains The more serious Ques-
uon of Intervention in The Duchies. Aus,
l tria, as head of the Diet of Frankfort. has
notified her firm intention of compelling
: the kiel Stallholderate TO lay down lis
arms. The Austrian troops, 10 enleI
/ Schleswig, must pass through the Prussiau
States, Brunswick, or Hanover. Bruins
wick belongs 10 the Prussian Union, and
has formally protested against the entrance
: of the federal troops. Hanover, though
nominally neutral, is not friendly inclined
: 10 the DuchIes, and conflict would be
: inc vitable. The SIaltholtersrhatt remain:
: firm In its intention To oppose force by
j force.
I The Grand Duchv of Luxemburg ha:
n refused TO recognise the Frankfort Assem-
bly,.
e Prussia has 100000 men under arms
; and The Austrian forces are not much less
e and can be immensely increased. France
: has called out a reserve of 10000 men
e and added four regiments to the garrison
Il of Strasburg.
h Cabinet councils are held daily at vi
d emma, at which the young Emperor pre-
n sides. Radeizky. Havnau, and olhe
experienced officers assist him with thei
II Id'lce and experience. Old Rldetzky
l. stated 10 have expressed his disapprova
pf the warlike propensities evinced b
= some of the members of the council.
II las been decided that in case of war. TN
h tcommand-in. chief of the federal army wi
l. re entrusted 10 Rtde,Zkv, who has bee
l. created Duke of Custozza. in honor of III
It ictory he gained near that place. again:
he combined armies of Charles Al0el
Is md the inSurgent Milanese.
e. v These are great days for the di:
II memoermsnt of Turkey.