The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-12
Our Berlin Correspondence.

BERLIN, Nov 10, 1855.
The Reo>n Ministerial Changes Prussa- An2er and In
reference Of the Kin9-Fnnaess Of the Prince Regess-
Barus santegTel Overeaehed by his cunnrg-
Hcpogf Progressive Policy on TIE Part u the Neu
Government d., de-
Al length after unheard OF exertions and difficulties the
slain. The Manteunei has eeas-
ed to exist, but IL did not give up the ghost without
struggle which had nearly proved successful You
will recolcct my stating that while the public were anx
iousy expecting the official Of NJ de Man
teuGels resignation and Of the installation ofs minis
try, the friends Of the Premier persisted in asserting taat
be would no, be dsmssed-,ha the Prince Regent could
not In decency old and faithful servant, who
bad rendered such important services TO his family IN
timee Of dicuty and danger; and that although his Ca
bnct nigh, be dissolved he would be entrusted with the
Of forming one, composed Of persons whose
moderately liberal opinions in accordance
hs own-for you know that n Manteufels admirers
have always talked about his liberal opinions, though
heard him express any. understand that
tbs confident bearing Of the Ministerial cssric
STONED by the Of letters from Moran the present
residence Of the King Aud yucca where tc lntY u
the contemplated Change u stem hal excited the u,o.
asiop sAicnt and wrath Whether II was found inpossI
bic ~ keep TINS ectei pec. OF from the King,
whether be Informed II ~ intentionally, he IA
said have been furious, and the reproschfu mis-
addressed 20 the Prince, complaining Of HE
conduct, and Threatening him with Tue return OF ns
brother Ink. Dr, er rnach,rd 70 set things 10 rights
In tb. dilemma tue Eegent cxnpited st-adness
a0d nrmness If purpose or Salch he deserves great
credit, aud Which can only be explained BY ~ personal
antUatny u Mnteufei and the profound disgust
winch The ucsery and ergversatons 81 tna parsonage
Ia inspired him. The Only concession be coud be
10 make to The circumstances Of the royal comtrlA
his conserving 10 retain ~ the nlpers ii his
hrathers Cabinet, While Minister'S oi rrae aud 81
Justice Their co leagues, who euHg 70 their po,fsss,
With desperate teuacty we're nouhed that tclr SERVICES
ouger required, and the Prince 81 noarnzoer1,
who, as mentioned IN my last, particular friend o.
the Regents received an nvatoaso place himself the
bead OF the ucw administration.
The breakdown 81 system under which the country
has been groanug tor nearly ten years ha daussd
verta acton, and the ann nistraton viii enter
into Office attended by the good wishes Of the entire popJ
laton II would have bsen greatly preferred indeed II
vesnge Of the former Cabinet had reusaued and
hessrs Won der Heydt aud Snons had accompanied thor
oorfrtf into political exile ssrong hopes cntcr,ane
hUscvcr, That their reiBststein Mt ~ only Temporary
that they vii soon have ~ make for popular
successors The press beginning - breathe moreircey,
and 10 throw on thc shlcs> mat have 70 Oag mpcea
ts action but hat the traditions the fast have not vet
been quite discarded evident from the tact IL tho
rotS Zung, the u tn democrats party, having
been seiyed o. sunday account Of rather violent
tclc against the late government Of the manic
refof which The country stands In need Of be ~
fec,ed in day but the ministry d. wish
their nasccrt popularity perish almost as
gained. will be absolutely necessary for them 10 put
stop 70 the encroachmens Of the police, which, ded
o. the provisions of the constitution gus anteeng
liberty a the press continues censor
ship and seems dcscrmned not 10 renquish without
struggle
Baron nanteue has retired 20 his estates with NJ Other
save to hts wounds than the Order Of the Back
that he has not served hs country Tor nothing
lie may console himself, too, with the reflection
that he has been disappointed In his ambitious schemes
his defeat has been chiefly occasonei by his
sive ceverness he has in fact been just cunning cnough
10 overrcach himself IL magnes that he hal
gra,sed himself with the Prince Of Prussia AMI that Ihe
latter had ~ entirely forgotten hrs gruge against
him, that the appointments Of Regency would only
" insure him now lease of power aud he labored there
fore, with might aud main 20 bring about such an
raDgemcht, Little dreaming that be working for lis
own downa l. 20 great va hs influence with The King
and particularly with the Queen, that he had manpuvrei
diligently against Tie Regency he did in lavor of ID
there can hardly be doubt bat that other Alternative
would have remained than 20 have prolonged tie pco
,s0riUm the same basis hal existed on ever SINCE
the Kings lncFs Tho events ~ the last DAY. threw
new light, too, on the character Of the Prince
~ Prussia. lie was always looked upon a. n main
downright sort Of person rather obstinate energetic
and morbidy avcrse 10 assuming the responsibility
for any decided line 81 acton. II enpears tina, in
spite Of his soldcrly bunness he has enough u the dis
stimulation required ~ the atmosphere FL togrs ~ have
kept the astutc Manteufe In the DARK Il he Al sent
FOR a whole year, and Sufficient roanl0n u take
tho initiative when the proper moment Iai arrived and
carry his intentions in face ~ povrr opposition
BE should the energy III promoting Tie vel
fare Of The kingdom az he has done 1T a.Hg Nfxof ~
ben che reign ~ THE soldier priaee l.pf - prove
one y the meet memorable ~ ~ IL tn annals ~
Prussia.
Obituary.
Died. 81 Easton, Pa, Nuv 20 Colonel THowas McKxEv,
~ tic advanced are of nss4y 81 THIS gentleman
WHO FIR het n century. las borne a dstn.