The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-04
POSITION OF THE GERMAN POWERS.

POSITION OF THE GERMAN POWERS.
FRENCH CAMPAIGN ON THE RHINE.
ahe idea that we arc destined to have Campaign this
winter the Rhine that is against Prussia is becom
ing general and accredited every day. in some
Of the highest political circles 1t is considered inp0ss
BILE that the tergiversato tons Of that Power much
longer be tolerated. and the object for the establishment
of The Camp of the North indicated when it first
formed appears to be the real after all What effect
the fall Of Sebastopol before the winter sets in
wculd produce on the policy that dishonest govern
mtnt il is difficult to say 1t would perhaps, force it
TO declare itself frankly the side of the allies but 1t il
better to be prepared for all emergencies. The notes
that have recently passed between France and Prussia
are it appears, very strong and very decided Theyare
ndeed IF that kind rhich precede at great internal
eloracn Of Aosities. The probability, too, Of NJ
lance def nsive and off nsve between England France
and Austria, With view to such an eventualiry as
treaty said to have been already discussed and agreed
uron Nevertheless II Is believed by some that the
policy of Prussia would be considerably modified in the
event Of another serious check to Russia In the
time reniorcements continue to be sent to the Cmea
from various places and the Camp of the South will
alone furnish over 10, 600 men.
PROBABLE WAR BETWEEN AUSTRIA AND RUSSIA.
Vienna Oct 15) Correspondence of London Chronicle
Those who are necessarily well informed in matters Of
diplomacy that the relations between Austria
and Russia the of absolute rupture 1t Is
not thought possible that their respective ambassadors
Vienna and ST. Petersburg remain much longer at
their posts This state Of things has been long foreseen
and may add Also duly prepared for by both these go
vcrnments. Indeed, war between Austria and Russia
has become inevitable For many months past it has
only been question OF time and relative convenience.
The Emperor Nicholas could be supposed to forgive
active support Of the Sublime Porte in virtue Of the
AustroTurksh convention Of June a. at the time,
legitimate casu be to be avaed Of sooner or later 1t
appears that these views and sentiments fully appre
ciated here The Emperor Of Austria and his enghen
ed ministers have also long since resolved to that
policy which the interests Of Europe and not merely the
interests Of Austria Of Germany alone demand 1T the
bands Of the ruler Of this mighty empire Francis Jo-
seph is determined to be the Emperor Of European
great Power, and not merely purely German Power.
Hence the great difference between the policy Of Prussia
and that Of Austria The King of Prussia is unhapply
not the to raise himself to the level Of tho enlarged
views which give strength courage and confidence to
House Of Hapsbnrg Apropos of Prussiahc stock job
bling story OF the expected mission Of the OF the
Prince Of Prussia to the Court Of Vienna which related
to you yesterday turns out as expected, all n,oon-
shine" The Prince Of Prussia comes to Berlin to be
present at the celebration Of the Kings birthdays and
hence presume the misunderstanding, the fabri-
cation OF the ingenious tale learn that the last
Austrian declarations to Prussia Of the Both ult and
the Austrian circular to the German courts of the LIST
inst because Of their plain and unequivoca language
have been "a heavy blow and great dscouragement to
the King Of Prussia and the Krets Zetung party. No
has yet been received here to this commanded
ton; and suppose may have to wax some time
answer thereto will, or perhaps can, be given. The
Confederation continue to exist not - Or, in other
verbs Sha this grand peace institution OF forty years.
anding die most inglorious death the very of
that event for which il created e., the of
great continental warr'' And If ''Who will be to
ilsmc I, All Germany Is already In alarm at this appa-
ently inevitable prospect and points to Prussia the
eulrit. The King OF Prussia seems not to be aware Of
the awful responsibility which he is accommodating
his devoted head. His Majesty may talk and boast of
the 400 600 men which he bring into the field he
may talk and boast Of his reliance his people, but the
reelection is air, ady recorded that he Is counting with
out his host that IL he despos the precarious fabric Of
he German confederation by isolating Austria from its
membership. and thus brings about what then becomes
rcviablethe entire dissolution Of the federal body
not only the Prussian people and the Prussan army,
hut the people and armies Of Germany at large, will for
the scale of nations win doubtless be commensurate
with the suicidal crime of having given the deathbow
to the entirety and unity Of Germany under her present
institutions Then internal srifes must and will follow,
the mere contemplation Of which already now appals
every honest ratriot in Germany. There are hopes,
however, still 10 be entertained that the recognition Of
these approaching dangers to Germany the part OF
the Federal Assembly at Frankfort, may yet happily
avert them.
SKETCH OF GENERAL CANROBERT.
THE FRENCH COMMANDER IN CHIEF IN THE CRIMEA.
[Frtm the arts Moniteur de pArmec.l
II anything could diminish the regret Of the country
at moment when il dcplores the loss Of the lustrous
Marshal whom death has carried off in the midst Of his
trumphs it would be the choice Of the young General
whom the tmIero has inrustcd with the task Of finish
ing the work goriously commenced the banks Of
the Alma. Although the military career q the new
Chief Of the French troops in the East is
generally known think will be Of use TO recall to
mind his services, which justify In q striking manner
the confidence Of the head Of the State and Of the whole
army FRANCOIS Certain Canrobert born in 1900 ia
The department q Lot, few leagues from the village
which gave birth to Murat He entered the school St.
tr in the month Of November 1885, and left in Of
the FIRST ranks after years Of laborious study Ap
81 October 1s2s he made lieutenant the Goth Of
June, 1852 embarked for Africa 1885 and arrived in