The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-02-26

government Of Denmark. The island contains but
q few thousand inhabitants, and il unfit for agri-
cultural purposes OF course its importance would
only consist in ts being made military outpost, for
winch IL is admirably adapted.
No doubt is longer left In the minds Of Prussia and
Austria TO the design and character of the Gar
OF Russin. Though you see papers in Berlin as In
Vienna that seek 70 give aid end comfort to the Rus
sian canse, thst low multiply Russian victories ana
DOW invent protests against France and England,
yet the governments will undoubtedly remain firm.
or Prussia in particular, can we say that its neural
character seems to be determined in the minds OF the
people ss well az In the purpose OF the government,
thus afording double guarantee for the peace "
Europe.
Governor vroom, the nonored Minister from your
government TO the Court OF Prussia, hiss taken
commodious house lot far from the Berlin Broad way
He came to Berlin under quite embarrassing circum-
staDcei no one of the former legation remaining,
and lew duties - be entered upon with entire
uDacquaintanco with the necessary languages How
ever, am now happy to state, the duties Of his Of
fee have fallen into regular system, aud the rough
places have In sOE,e measure become smooth. To
those who know Governor Vr00m, it is unnecessary
u soy that his appointment reflects honor upon his
government He possesses Judgment and penetra-
tioD and what Is infinitely more important iDtegri-
ty aud highly honorable and religious character.
TO this are added an unassuming urbanity OF manner
and general sffabilty OF intercourse He does not
belong TO the class Of unscrnpulous and unprincped
place seekers that is rapidly bringing Am sricsn
politics under the contempt the world. His present
high office came to him unexpectedly and unsought.
This fact effects as much honor on the government
rs on the man. On the oath day OF December the
American Ambassador gave . Christmas duner 70
the American legation, consisting of Messrs. Wise,
Secretary; Porter, Vroom, and Ingham, Attaches.
Delicate dishes with generous wine and free, un.
formal Interchange of thoughts ard feelings, made
this occasion what such meeting should be On
the 3lst day OF the same north he likewise gave a
select American New Year dinner. There was
fnfb NJ nnrtn pfGo uartic nj
who has been travelling in Norway, Sweden, and
Denmark, and is preparing 10 return to the north
srn countries upon the arrival OF the long days
or Americans passing the winter in Berlin, there
are, perhaps, little more than the usual Number
The majority are here for the purpose of learning the
language, and they listen to lectures at the universe
ty Among the present visters are Professor Porter
OF Yale College Professor Allen of the Western Col.
hge at Antioch, Rev. j. Bigeiow Of Rhode Island,
Me.srs G. and S. Bigelow Young, Abby, and Will
cox of Massachusetts, Chapman and Barton Of Con-
Decticut, Porter of Pennsylvania DR.. Abbot and lady
and G. Draper Of New York, Cooper OF Ohio, &c.
There lew Others who have not paid their re-
spects TO the American Minister and whose names
are, therefore, unknown TO me. There are, we be.
lieve, II Guiding the family of Gov. Vroom, in all,
thirty Americans just now in Berlin. There will be
q greater number of route travellers from your
country as the spring opens
The gay season has fairly set in with the month Of
January, and the Opera is in full tide OF success
The cantatrice Of GERMANY Fraulein Wagner known
In London alike by her talents, and by the great the
atrical case which she had with Lunlley, by her
amazingly powerful AID perfectly controlled voice,
aud her superior personat IN of character, never
iaIs TO fill to OVERT owing the elegant and spacious
Oper. House Of Berlin. Her engagement continues
during the winter. The celebrated danseuse from
the Madrid stage, Sonora Pepita de DIVA, rules IN
the theatre. The diplomatic entertainments have
been introduced by pal from the Russian Munster,
on the occasion of the birth lay of his roya! master.
1t fully sustained the high character of Russia fer
such manifestations. Among the most observed In
attendance, was the scholar, par excellence, of the
worlo Alexander Hunb oldt. Slightly bowed with
his advanced age although still In robust health,
and covered with his honors, he moved in the midst
Of she brilliant assembly without superior either in
true poiteDess or graceful ease. He Is busily en-.
gagged with the revision Of his numerous works, and
with the superintendent Of the publication of the
writings Of the late French philosopher. There was
. magnificent dinner (nct New York supper) at
the mid hour OF the night, after which the dancing
was resumed. The Prussian Chamber OF Deputies is
now in session. having not done much more than to
organize before the holidays. Nothing of general
interest has yet TRANSFERRED. prominent member
and leader OF the royal party in Prussia, Is Or.
StahL He is one Of the most able speakers the
Chamber contains, and undoubtedly exerts q wide
Influence. He is person of pleasing address, and
POSSESSES considerable political and general know.
ledge, united to q shrewd observation OF men. He
reaos Lectures stthe University upon the volcanic con
tineptsl question, he doctrine and dipositionUf psr
ties in Church and State; an in some degree, from
his personal character and position, bat un-
u0uDteOy CD1euy from the nature oil his SuOJeJ, MS
Lectures constantly thronged with old and young,
soldier and civilian. As he is considered to speak
not only the opinion but through the direction OF the
government tie views be are full OF Interest
and entitled to particular examination. The fOunda
tion upon which be builds his arguments, IS simply
this: The authority Of the king, we'll that Of
the arstooracy and the church, proceed directly from
the laws of God and nature; and when man lifts his
hard against them he violates moral law. His allu
sons to the three great countries of the world which
have somewhat disregarded these laws England,
France, aud America-are frequent, free and foil.
One Of his philosophical reflections upon the condi-
ton Ct France may be rev to you, and may be in
stuctive throwing light upon the hitherto obscure
subject of the French character and the Of po
litical changes in that countiy. II is hsthat La
fayerte went to America, mbbed the ideas that were
rife in that country came back with them to his pa
tive land, end they have since been producing their
legitimate fruits in France. DR.. Stohls lectures are
listened to with the greatest interest.
The Prince and Princess Of Prussia have inst ar
rived in Be lin for their months residence. The
King II also soon expe ted from bis palace of Char
lottenburg In ny next may give you some account
OF the royal entertain meDts that will follow upon
these arrivals. The weather here continues mild for
the monsh OIL January. WLLHELM.
Our TIA Ian Correspondence.
Naples, Jan, Il, 1854.
Mr. Carroll Spence, oar Netc Minister to Turkey
The Sdranoc's Sdi,ng Quaht,es-Succsss at the
Opera IF Mrs. Escou. The Amcrican Prrma
Donna, md Ct Mr.. Squares. the american Tenor.
Naples, for this season Of the year, does not pre-
sent such lively scene as it has some former
years. American visiters are few, but what there
are of them are Of diplomatic character. We have
Mir. BarriDger, late Minister TO Spaiu Mr.. Marsh,
late Minister resident the Sublime Porte, and
Carroll Spence, the newly appointed repre- sentative
to Turkey, who is on bo,rd the ste sm frigate Sa-
ranac. What his recommendations were to cause
such an appointment would be hard to find out.
The officers of the Saranac have not very exalted
opinion of him, though he would make them believe
that he was the right hand man to the sdministrs-
ton. 1t was be who told t he administration the
view that should be taken OF the Koszta question
when they were in q 'rghtfu dilemma. But our
country has gained nothing in the exchange OF Mr..
Marsh.
The Saranac is fine steamer, aud does credit to
our country; her engines attract good deal Of at
ieo'ion ard, am glad 70 say, in perfect order;