The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-31

the annexed royal decree Of the It'll inst Mis- Majesty
continuing 70 be prevented by the disease with which
has pleased God to aict him, from attending affairs of
state has addressed TO me an invitation to assume the
regency OF the kingdom In pursuance of this request and
in conformity with section SO Of the charter Of January
81 1850, herewith undertake the regency TO the
throne, and will conduct il in the of the King
until his Majesty shall be enabled to resume the
ercse Of his royal authority Agreeaby the same ar
Gle OF the charter have summoned the two Houses OF
the Legislature, by the subjoned ordinance
The 2oth Of this month and command the minority give
publicity 10 the said ordinance, together with the
decree OF the th and the present notification in the man
provided by law"
ing the Chambers is signed :" William Prince Regent of
Prussia countersgned by the whole of the Ministry
with the exception OF d. de Wesphaia, Minister of the
Interior who unlike his colleagues has sacrificed power
10 principle, and sent in his resignation. He the
ardent champion Of the doctrine propounded by the Kous
Z,ung that the Kings authority was superior to the
st,ution; that he appointed substitute 1t was the
exercise Of his bon dir, and that any parliamentary
interference was to be rejected as derogatoy to the Right
Divine
The rofeue Of the Interior has entrusted for the
noncc TO NJ Flotne an old gentleman who Minister
of Finance previous to the revolution OF 184S ard who
acts kind Of stop gap until the Cabinet is finally
constituted which only be after the Chambers have
and given their assent to the assumption Of the Re-
gepcy of the Prince of Prussia, aud the latter has taken
the oath of fidelity TO the constitution Them no doubt,
there will be further changes in the administrations
NJ Rouwer the Minister Of Public Instruction. and long the
firm adherent of NJ dc Westphaa, will have TO follow his
f Achates, whom he has deserted in the eleventh hour;
and is extremely probable that will be accompanied
his retreat by General Waderso and M Bodelsbungh.
All these alterations however comparatively of slight
importance long the master spirit, who for the last
eight years has guided the destnes Of Prussia continues
preside at the council board and TO hold the seals Of
oce with firm grasp while the Dill minoyln geatium
falling around him. There aAoat, indeed and
greedy listened TO- that the position of Baron Manteue
has become untenabe; that all the skill he has exhibited
during the late crisis has not suced TO the anpa
thy felt by the Prince Regent towards his brothers avo
rite Minister and that Immediately after the meeting of
the Chambers he will be summary dismissed to make
for a cabinet composed of the prominent
bpy he
Rcdolph Ancrswald But have frequently stated my
tor dstrustng all such reports which founded
illusions totally unwaranted by the real aspect of affairs
AS NJ dc Menteue perceived that there little
chance OF the Kings recovery he set to work with chaac
terstic adrotness to insinuae himself into the good
his path towards the Regency and removing
the distractions nterposed by tie small circle Of couters
which surrounds the King and generally known by the
name OF the Kroues Ztung party He had risen TO power
party, and he therefore well acquainted with all its
plans and projects that be was easily able to counterac
them His cooperation was Invaluable 70 the Prince
of Prussia who, though enjoying great reputation
for energy OF character reality of the most vac
latng of men, and totally unit TO grappc with
gcncy and the regency question has finally been settled
70 the Princes entire satisfaction he is firmly persuaded
that this result is mainly owing to the tact and manage
Of the Prime Minister. do not to that the
Prince has personal liking for dc Manteufel-ndeed
assured OF the contrary but besides the recollection
OF recent services he looks upon him who is not
to be dispensed with under the present circumstances
and he has given his private friends to understand that
If they wish be admitted to his councils it must be
the associates and subordnates Of Baron Manteufe 1t
quite poss BILE that in time these Impressions will be ef
faced and that considerations of policy will yield to tho
dictates OF personal prediction or the Prince may dis
that in reality the Premier is not half so indspen
sable be has succeeded III persuadng him. but unless
something very unexpected should occur this con
tngency appears be remote that IT is useless to
speculate upon it. Meanwhile, the public continue to in
dulge in high flown, though indefinite, hopes and antic
paons-castlc building the order Of the day, and the
press speaks out in tone that has not been heard for
many = long year Who would have imagined, the
18th OF March, 1s48 that the OF the Prince of
Prussia to power would give rise to such universal
joicingey
The late King left Potsdam yesterday, and passed
through here on his journey TO Mcran, in the Tyro &C
companed by the Queen, and attended by numerous
SUITE consisting OF General Guioch, Drs. Grimm and
Boyer. NJ de Renmont, &c. &c lie will travel by easy
stages stopping nj nights and resting part OF the day
that he viii not reach the place Of his destination until
Tuesday next After spending the autumn at Meran he
will probably proceed TO Italy, II the physicians should
think the climate suitable than that Of the Tyrol.
You will have noticed in the Prince Of Prussa's manifesto
passage audng 10 the possibility OF the Kings
very but by all there does appear 70 be the
slightest chance OF this coming 10 pass With all his
faults and his virtues, his many good qualities and his
still more short comngs Frederick William Nv.
has quilted the scene, though alive in the flesh may
be considered dead to himself and TO his country The
reign Of this unfortunate monarch, commencing under
brilliant auspices, and ending in darkness and affection,
theme 10 the pen Of future historian whose verdict free
from contemporary passions and prejudces, will not
presume TO anticipate