The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-10-21
Cur Vienna Correspondence.

VIENNA Oct. !, 1855.
Ne,c Political Question in Germdny-Proposea Change in
the Hdoaire Systen-The Mission Of NJ Prokesch-7'te
Russian Proclirites Of Austria Betrayed in he Conduct
Of her Government 1b,pdrds the Press-Viter Emanuel
end the Church Party in SdrdiniaCtrous Specala,ioas
Regarding the Untin'ely Deaths Of his Fhmiy.
believe that mentioned in my letter last week. that
affairs at present occupying the attention of
the Austrian government, and that the Emperors visit
TO his grand uncle in Syria is believed TO be connected
with the measures which It is proposed to adopt
Everything indeed tends at the present TO the
rise of great question in Germany. Your readers
that Prince schwarzenberg, while holding the
reins Of government in 1850, made promise in the
Of the imperial Court that he would set about
for the purpose Of reforming the organization Of the Con-
foderatc Assembly, as arranged in the year 1914.
Though this promise made in accordance with the
wishes Of the German nation in general the question
been for several years totally buried in oblivion the
Oriental question having engrossed the attention OF Ger
many less than that of the Western Powers. Matters
are, however, about TO undergo change The king
dem of Wurtemberg short time since began in
the German question and Bavaria Is at the present
ment following her example. Hanover and other German
States expected almost Immediately follow in the
course which has been thus commenced, and Austria
being bound she is by the pr mise made in 1885,
not refuse with any degree Of grace bring the affair
wishes Of the German States that the exclusive repre-
sentaton of the Courts should be done away, and that
the several peoples should send representatives
at the Confederate Assembly 1t is impossible TO say to
what this may lead.
Various rumors OF different descriptions have been
afoa here respecting the object of NJ prokesch mission
10 laiis 1t appears, indeed certain that his journey
was deeply connected with political causes though
have been informed from the most trustworthy sources
that he received no definite mission However this may
be- is perfectly sure that none OF his objects have met
with The article which appeared short time
since in the columns Of the toIutionnel dispels all
doubts as 70 the probability Of peace being concluded al
10 mix herself in the intricate complications Ger
affairs.
The ratification Of the treaty between Spain and e
cause Of the allies, has in some degree taken aback
Russian party in this city It is however, in no way
probable that Austria viii be induced by any advantages
gained by the allied coalition the soldiers of the Gar
TO assume active part in the Austria feels
great Of confidence in France, and has great
desire to England raised at the expense Of Russia
If her policy has OF late undergone any change il has
n sa S s Ky Of
notice last week threatening 1t with the penalties
Fit did not change Its tone. The Wdndrer your
ers doubtless know one Of the two Iaperswhich have
remained throughout favorable TO the Of the allies.
The talent with which It's articles written II
possess small degree Of influence the literaliy of
It's principles has long made it object Of dislike to the
government here II is somewhat remarkable, that on
the very day which written notice was sent to
austrian Gd;ot,, journal OF a semi-oficial character
Whoever is in the least acquainted with the actual
s'icn Of affairs knows that the newspapers Of Vienna are
will doubtless experience some difficulty in reconciling
this statement With the fact recorded above and will be
led TO form hat Indifferent opinion with respect TO
the straightforward conduct Of the Austrian
However this may be- Russian views are at the present
time advocated with an openness and freedom which
INDICATE anything rather than increasing friend
ship towards the allies.
The health Of Victor Emanuel, King Of Sardinia who
1oSl acp mi
we can trust the Gcs of Vienna his Majesty has been
much more seriously III than has been generally sup
ginning be mooted here respecting the strange
iay which has visited the royal house ofSardna with
in tie last Two years Victor Emanuel has within this
his mother his brother and two of his children and
now himself lying stretched bed Of sickness. The
history II Italy unharpy full Of the fatal records
81 rnonkish revenge to allow the suspicious which
have once proved easily to be swept away Men re-
call mind the tragical end Of Henry VII. OF Luxcr-
kneelEg drink the sacramenta wine and draw parallel
between the present and the Other instances are
wanting In which vinactive passions lurking beneath
tie folds OF the monastic cow have worked their ends
by the knife Of the assassin the agency Of q
rcisoned cup Victor Emanuel has rendered himself hos
hosa " G liberal views and his hold rerasaons esr.
ciay in regard 10 ministerial life, and there Is too
much reason to fear that these suspicious which are
IN his case al least, foundation Of justice.
NJ feree has left Vienna tor Paris and II generally
understood that his negotiations have led TO no sasc
tory result the proposals just made by the house ~
Roihschd having been preferred BY The Austrian go
vernment
ratified during the week and The Holy has expressed
s interior &c con'erring the cardinals hat on Ran.
cher Archbishop ~ Vienna In token OF ts estimate IN Of
he valuable services Of that gentleman Their excel
srcies Cunt Buul ana Baron Zach have returned 10
vienna and lie Court Is expected IN the middle u the
I.sIt.