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

the only European country which tolerates slavery IN
her possessions, and with the democratic tendencies OF
the government and the force Of public opinion in
Europe It easy to forsee that the days Of slavery in
Cuba numbered. This is matter Of infinitely
greater importance than that Of Central America, which
MI Buchanan proposes to settle in London LEI him
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romHed by their past conduct that none OF them can
do any good to his country. +. j. 6.
Our Munich Correspondence.
MUNICH, Sept "A, 1855.
Russia icithoa, an Auy-The Var Of German Necspa-
pes-ContinuGtion Of the Fud tet,veen Prussia and Aus
tria-Germany Paralwed--7he Peculiar Condition Of
Prussia since Rehabilitation Of German Priaces-The
Pow~ and Uses Of the Gamaaic Confsdsra.ion-A
Warsing TO all Contederacies-Milt.ary Organization Of
Prussia-Infueaoes Of Prussia as European Pooer
the Wane--7he Booty at StGscpol-Span, CUBA and he
Auie--7he Government and People Of Naples.
1t would appear if the Russians since the fall Of Sc
bastopcl had not single ally in Germany Even Prus-
sa, which since 1872, has been Russian handmade, is
prasing the neutrality of Germany the normal
condition Of the common Fatherland. have already
written you that for the first time since 1885, the demo-
Gratis Of Prussia have again reappeared party The
ministerial Journals especially those which represent the
opinion Of NJ de Manteue satisfied with represent
ing their antagonists the party and the King
of Prussia and his advisers the party Of peace" The
democrats the other hand believe that is time to
put down the who, par excellence represent Russian
views in Germany and especially in Prussia, for which
their organs call themselves specifically the
mics Of the K,eus-Zeiung the well known ultra Russian
organ published at Berlin As shall presently quit Ger
many for France Italy and perhaps, SPAIN shall here
take occasion to give you summary Of her political
fguration this crisis. You will from it that the
Germanic confederation at this moment, and for
time TO come, is nothing but cpher-that is it lacks
both courage and power to take part in the present
war and that its weight, in the bare scale Of
diplomacy, is Germany collectively, might have
had vast influence on the solution of the Oriental
problem, but has thrown away her chance and is again
reduced to the position OF a waiter on Providence.
Austria and Prussia continue their feuds. 1t is sui
Glen. for the people in Berlin to know what is popular in
Vienna pronounce anti Prussan and revolutionary
and is only necessary for the in Vienna to know
what is deemed patriotic Berlin in order to denounre
It as Russian ''ola Prussian," 'anti.natonal'
The German governments much divided by the pre-
sent war those Of Italy. As general thing every
liberal in Germany is antiRussian and the may be
said Of the Italians as people, Austria which mas lost
As ,0e0 by cholera, and two hundred and fifty mil
lions of dollars in consequence of her Western alliance
and which still expending large sums in the occupation
of the Tanubian Princpa has, through Prussian
intrigue been deprived Of all active support from the
Iiet, either in the shape OF men money. She can,
ony, wurtsniburg and Hanover The smaller States Of
the North disposed 10 side with Prussia These
divisions mark the political ineficency-not to say i'm
lecity-o Germany, sufficiently TO show that without
revolution either from above or below the States of
Confederation will not be disturbed in their slumber
No German Power but Austria Gas European State
take part either il the present war or in the negota
tions for peace, without leading TO confusion
within. 1t is probable however, that the has
been conducted without consulting Prussia and without
the king Of Prussia having acted any other part than
ately but perhaps towards the close Of 1860 will be
concluded without consulting either the pleasure or
otherwise of Prussia. Neither can it be tnat
il any humiliation oyertake Russia European Poy
er, Prussia should not share 1t with her. Russia and
Prussia have acted together for series Of years
resulted generally in the creation Of separate Prusan
interest foreign, or opposed 70 thai of The
people of Prussia especially In the Rhenh provinces Of
Prussia have always been opposed to the family policies
of their sovereign but the nobility and portion Of the
army have always been Russian in their feelings 10
all their manifestations Of life. il is fortunate for he
Western Powers that Prussia IS poor-that, detached
from Germany and from German sympathies she is far
from being great Powersha nothing but her military
organization secures her position in the European Pen
tarchy The strength Of this military organization, how
ever lies in the regular army In the field but in fle
Landhr composed Of citizens Who have served IN the
army, and may be summoned at any time 10 defend ther
country. In defensive war, for good and patro',c
cause Which shall rouse the enthusiasm of the peop
Prussia, through her LGndcshr could act Powel Il
the first rank, and she could in conjunction with
particular political constellation, ritted either agai st
France, Austria England would not be able to
the relations OF power Of the FIRST RANK.
The military power Of Prussia, in spite of the NIL
choly examples Of Jena and Auerstaedt, has since 1872
been prodgiousy overra ed, that Of Russia. Ii
tie figures which nro on civilized Europe and
enthusiasm With which the army was supposed to sustain
the throne The year 1875 however has destroyed that H.
fusion II Is is notorious fact that the Laafohr and
the army differ very materially in their views abou, Rus
sia diplomacy, and that war for with Russia, would
command the resources OF the country enable the
King TO act IA the sovereign Of great nation. But
even il 's people arms as the ing was pleased to
call the Prussia rs, follow him TO man in war
undertaken solely for the interest Of his family, his
cess, against the smaller Powers Of Germany,
combined against him. would he matter Of great doubt
In sruggl, against Austris the latter power is
organized Prussia would gain no laureis Such war
would bng France and Russia into action and perhaps
terminate The career Of Prussia great Power.
The influence q rrns.s as European power, since
being part OF the holy alliance Of Prussia Austria and
Russia; tu; especially to her close relationship to the
guard OF the Ccsssess Where Prussia stood then it WIS
well known that the Cossack was no; far or The King
g = s Ss a. the seaa q mNsy people pre-
than mount horseback with This people in arms
The internal government Of Prussia made matter Of
family consultation with the Gar who, at Kalish
far advise his royal brotheraaw to abicae the
Notwithstanding this and other humiliatons 10
which tie sovereign Of Prussia exposed from the i'm.
rerai sutccra, Prussia aud RI sa went hand ia hand
in osing and putting down The liberal aspirations OF
Germany ID, gssuna which AUSTRIA lost IL Germany
and when in 1852 the OF the coun,e
became es tlished fact Prussia shared no small por-
ton cl the cielt en bestowed ny the reactin
~ on Russia.
The Oriental ibroo found Prussia firmly allied with
Russanot indeed ready 70 &C; Extensively with her,
tut ready 70 apologize for her conduct .. d. tracqaer
pAl,mecns Fis perhaps, significant that the French
popular idiom calls bodies Job rdrdier pour la ro de
Pruse working 'or the King Of Prusss). Prussia was
the literary ally 81 Russia II defended the cause OF the
Gar in the newspapers. II coupteractsd the Austrian
influence at the ffet q Frankfort, endeavored though
fuitlesslr 10 take part in the Vienna conferences aud
ecnnived al the ranufac ure q arms and anon by
Pfussian subjects for Russian account. These were
substantial services considering that the Chambers and
the people had taken sides against Russia and they wee
rendered wi hout the slightest prospect Of reward They
weakened Prussia In Germany and opened an account
current, to he Stued nj some future period, with
France. fRussia had come ont unscathei from the
present struggle she, that strong enough 10 with.
stand France and England. could he placed on m
equality with prussashe could only establish In re.
rHG . her tie relation u patron and client. Now
st IRE q the Western Powers q ia the ascend
s'an's 70 reason that the patronage Of Russia
does nj I'D he rover IS Prussia and tha, she suf
~ from her i,l-iatei conneyioa.
rstreen france ard Prussia there never existed any
Tt'f siay istrarv. rtr sry af0iy between the roF-
!. rI-sL.s 80 Le people hrs~a. los gown sv.d,