The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-01-19

Ihe ffproGclng Struggle on Che Rhins-DVspof-
ISM reTsus D6r ocTacs-Spread Of Enlightenment
-4mOuSsf he Dorm TTOdden Masses Of Europe
The R,yuj,ios Of Switzerland and the United
States the Sources Of the Netc Moc,nenf-Conno'
ration 4Aacicst The Croscned Heads Of Europe
for lis Suppression Conduct ofthe Unfed Std1es
1finistcg al B,rns- Becoming 44a'f"de Jor tn'
h,nc,icaR Gotcynnen! 10 ASSUME on the Sto'ss
Gusstion.
Late adyices from Europe confirm the opinion that
the dispute he,aeen the bottle king Frederick Will
liam OF Prussia and the republic Of Switzerland, in
regard 10 Ncuchstel, is about to be adjusted by
force Of ems. Both parties taking the field, and
percfauce whist | write this, the demon Of war is
doing his awfu' work on the banks of the majestic
Rhine. The hoth.adtd ruler of Prussia is willing
30 Iisk bis al 20 the cast Of die and though ruin
stores him in the face, il unwilling to retreat
rom the perious position in which he has
placed himself and his brother despots
in Europe. TIE crowned gamblers, from
Napoleon down TO the Prince of Lichtenstein, are
nodding and vinking at Frederick William; they
do not wish exactly that be should stop but tremble
as he proceeds ror che consequences They watch
with great anxiety he steps he takes for he is try
ing experin ent IN which they all are greatly in
sent very much II crowd of schoolbeys (Only boys
are generally honest and generously who are about to
go skating upon doubtful ice-one of the boys
advances and tests the strength of Il, while
the balance stipd on the bank and watch
his movements with the deepest concern.
II the ice proves strong enough they all rush
upon Ii; If It, however, cracks aud threatens to
break they return home 70 wait little while longer.
so With the European nonarchs. they know that
switzerland is the SPOT from whence the democratic
ideas which e. danger ther thrones emanse and that
if the of these rep lbcan principles be not
destroyed. all Their & eatness AM power will sink
into dust before the will of enlightened people,
they therefore How Frederick of Prussia TO try the
strength Of the ce If, however, the storm Of revO
luton agates the waters beneath the thin crust and
threatens To break il they will at become gen.
erous, discover that br Their Fritz has placed himself
in a false position, ard demand of the poor fellow
to retreat respect the rights Of their friends the
Swiss.
IL il folly 10 suppose that the bottle king s alto
gesher scing on BIZ own responsibility in bringing
forward pressing for settlement st this ine
unjust 9uc vah, hss claim. IL must be clear that
there Is more az ske loan merely the small canton
of Neuchata II is evident that the downfall of the
Swiss confeGersuu IL desired by the crowned heads
Of Europe, and that hey are extremely anxious t,
charge its poltI aspect if they can do so with
safety TO themselves. Napoleon. the head gambler,
foraets that it not tor the refusal Of the Swiss
in 1888, 10 sllver him up to Louis Philippe, he
would IlosC probably not nos be sitting on the
throne Of France, nor lie able 10 give TO mankind
in his person a specimen OF human depravity much
more interesting 10 lebo0 thsn the careers of Nero
or Robespierre. He fOrgets all except his destiny
and that, IL appeiYs l. 10 excel in every nee with
which mankind is afflicted. He has already clearly
demonstrated his superiority in cruelty and avarice;
he has shoTp that he has scrupes 70 deny act,
forget promise &C b. eak oath, and is naturally
anxious TO let he world krOw that he is without
spark Of eTaituoe BE goes bani in hand vith
Frederick Wlll'am, and so does the youthful
Francis .Ipeaph n usdi
the smaller Powers of Germany are to attack
Switzerland with overwhelming forces. whilst
England, France, Russia, austria and the
smaller members Of rhe royal pack maintain
large sfuies Of obsev tion Gas they call them) ready
30 put down any outbreak in any quarter Of Europe:
such is their plan Of operations II they find that II
is practicable az ALL nut, a. We have already said il
they Gno thst there is too much revolutionary spirit
in their subjects 10 make the business safe, they
will thro~ all the b,are on the Prussian King and
ask him 10 has out.
know, that the relations now existing throughout
Europe between the governed and the governing
oasses unnatural, contrary TO reason, and in yio-
laion Of heavens dictates God created all men alike,
and after his osn image; had il been His purpose
20 let small port ION OF the human race lord 1t over
the balance ne would 10 His wisdom have designated
those who sete To command and those who were to
obey. He would have distinguished his royal from
bis plebian chill jIen by some plain msrk-but no,
we are ali alike the king resembles the oeggar,
and DO u are after Gods image-they both come
from the sane source 1--we ON the ss ne earth, and
60 towards the same dissolution and eternity.
Natures God makes 10 distinction The differences
that exis; are The work OF man, and cannot exist
FOREVER.
The governed are 10y this time well aware that
they are bella in boz dage unu-ty, and that il is in
their power 10 b, tier their political condition. From
day 20 day the masses, in no particular spot, but
from poe TO pole ard from SUD to sun, are getting
more enlightened REGARDS their political rights,
and soon the war cry If the people viii be taken up
by the breeze as passes over the surface OF cur
globe. The people are bearing their yoke With an
Ill grace. and nightly pray that with the morning.
sun the day OF Ietributon may arrive. Whence
does this state Of feeling come That love for H.
berty, that desire for solf-government own their
source 10 the countries where the masses rnle and
freedom prevails. From the republic Of Svtzer.
land, and In later years from the United
Stetes the great principles which eventual
ly will lead all the royal stock OF Europe
20 the scaffod spread over the inhabited globe:
from this eide of the Atlantic the rays Of liberty
must penetrate into Europe, and com 'ned With
those from the HelvetAn Alps. hsht the suffering
nations TO salvation. In Switzerland the political
refugees from all parts Of Europe have at all 81 mes
found safe asylum ana were enabled 20 labor in
the good caufe, To write and TO publish their 71c-
trines TO consult together and labor aud pieu for
the future. There many thousand SUBJECT, o. the
European mona chs travelled every year, and re-
Turned home impre gDated With desire 20 be tree,
OF with enlightened views IN political affairs.
From the root springs the tree, and as
natural consequence, from republics republican
IDEAS spread Switzerland, therefore, must eventu-
ally bring abort the Downfall Of royalty, aud to
avert sucn result il necessary that IL either should
he divided or placed under master. The emper-
or sDd kings would, no doubt, Ike very much 70
destroy that richest fountain Of civil liberty the
United States; but are rather too far on and
much too strong, they are compelled TO content
themselves with an effort 70 crush cot the other
dangerous uucleu. q freee ON which is Implanted in
their midst.
viii tbey succeed Never The Swiss viii as
zert their rights, decline disgraccful overtures,
aud prepare for war and when Frederick
WIllism advances against them with his merl
cinaries they viii oppose 10 him the sons o
liberty and Il the men Of France. Austria.
Prussia, Germany, italy, Hungary and Poland,
prove true 10 themstxes and make use Of the oppor
tunity TO do battle against their tyrsnniosl mas
ters and conquer their rghts, an army Will march
under The white cross in the red field. Cthe ancient
colors OF Switzerand,) which will prove too strong
for the whole bs of royal conspirators
The republican end the monarchical systems Of
rnrcrrnnert hnxs heen antaRni itic rom time in.