The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-11-24
The Recent Change Of GovernpI Ient In
Prussia,
FAN OF the ManteuMcl Cabinet-The Liberal
COnstitutionalists Again I'm the Ascendant
Interesting Sketches OF King Frederick
william and the Prince Regent.


Constitutionalists Again In the Ascendant
Interesting Sketches Of King Frederick
William and the Prince Regent.
The Manteunel Ministry has fallen, TO give place 10
more liberal and progressive administration Ihis event.
although ardently desired by the constitutional party,
had looked upon by them as so near SO much
doubt existed the Prince Regents intentions that it
was not until was known that Messrs Auerswaid and
schentz had had frequent conferences with him that the
dismissal of the Manteue Cabinet began to be viewed
probable Our Berlin correspondent, describing in
cent letter the feeling excited in the public mind by ths
expectation, says
do recollect the public having been in
such state OF agitation since the glorious days
of ls4s and it is only to be hoped that the present
high antcpations may not result in similar disappoint
ment IL is quite amusing to watch the attitude of the
press and especially Of those papers that have hitherto
been favorable To the late ministry must now call
IT, have at least refraned from expressing any decided
opinions. With the exception Of the Zetl, tho official
organ of the Baron Manteufe they all welcome the
approaching change with exultaon the Speersche
Zing, Of the most servile prints that existed,
which at one time praised NJ. de Westphaen up TO the
skies, and he turned out discovered that
all the obnoxious Of the government originated
with him, that his colleagues had always been opposed TO
them, and that consequently nothing more desirable
than for them TO remain in office after having thrown their
Jonah oyerboard-even this model OF Dunkeyism has
gradually veered round, and is now swimming merry
with the stream, giving its former idol gentle Kick TO
aid him in his descent The liberal organs no longer in
dread Of the police AT pains to conceal their costa
Ces, while the kung ZeunQ observes moody silence,
dspeased at the fall of statesman who had deserted
the avorte champion OF the arstocrac party but appre
hensve of the CONSEQUENCES it lead 10, and mortified
the labors of ten OF reaction rendered
tory through interference Prince who
considered the rmes prop Of absolutsm and whose
turn from exile due in great measure to the exer
tons Of that party which is now receiving the coup de
grace from his hands. No wonder they
wage at such conduct, and talk vaguely about
ingratitude and inconsistency but they are
wrong TO blame the Prince of Prus who has only shown
that, like sensible man. he knows how to profit by
perence, aud place the interests of his house and his
country above those of mere faction.
Since the above written the Manteunel adminsra-
ton has formally ceased to exist The Prussan Stats
Ansiger gives the following list Of the Cabinet
Prince of Hohenzoiern Sgmaringen, President of the
Council
Baron Flottwel, Minister of the Interior.
Baron Auerswald, Minister OF State
Baron Schlenitz Foreign Affairs.
General BONN, War.
NJ Patow, Finance
Count Auckler, Agriculture.
NJ Bcrthman Hollweg, Public Instruction
NJ Won der Heydt remains Minister of Commerce, and
N. Simons Minister OF Justice
The London Times does not regard the retention OF
Nessrs Won der Heydt and Smons certain. but be-
ieve the list as it stands will be found correct.
OF the members of the ministry whose appointment
is undsputed we may remark that the Prince of Hohen
zoern the father Of the Queen Of Portugal is Of
great political insight and military requirements. lie is
though Roman Catholic decided liberal, and his nom
nation 70 the Presidency Of the Council is strong proof
that the Regent strong Protestant fully appreciates his
abilities The Prince until lS49, the
the prncpaity Of that name. Being statesman of ele
waited views he wished TO give his little country the
benefits of powerful government and acting by antc
patton the provisions Of the clauses contained the
treaty Of succession which between his family and
the royal branch OF ohenzoern, he, well his rela
tive the sovereign OF Hohenzoiiern Hechngen, abicated
favor Of the King OF Prussia In return, the rank OF
princes Of the blood accorded to them The Prince
is married the Princess Josephine daughter Of the
Grand Duchess stephane of Baden and he il there
fore, by that alliance cousin Of the Emperor Ma
poeon i'll since his abdcaon the Prince has belonged
al pf diyt-
sion. He was very popular at Dusseldorf where he
sided Tor some time as the commander Of division OF the
Prussian army, and said that his sratccal know
ledge coupled with great talent for administration will
probably lead to hs filling one OF the highest commands in
the Pfassian army should circumstances require H. Public
opinion has always considered him a devoted
liberal prncpes, and who understands the Of his
day During the war In the East, he defended in the
Kings councils the policy Of the Western Powers. may
be remembered that he who at that period sent
TO Paris TO bring about understanding between the
Cabinets This In the first time that Catholic has ever
been the head of the Ministry in Prussia and this nom
may therefore be considered fresh pledge given
the freedom o Caihoc worship without Protestants
being in any way annoyed as they rely on the enlightened
opinions OF the Prince.
Next 10 the President Of the Council NJ dAuersvald Ia
the most eminent member Of the new Cabinet This
statesman u stanch liberal very popular and leads the
right centre in the House of Representatives. He
President of the Council IN s4S that period he has
successyey presided the first prussan Chamber and
the Upper House of Parliament OF Erur and has also
performed the duties Of Civil Governor Of the Rhensh
province When in 1850, the fendal party had the upper
hand.ip the Kings councils, NJ dAucrswad retired into
prv lfe II q stated that during tho government ad
inl bf the Prince Of Prussia, NJ Auerswald exercised
Gaueno, % over ~. sns sSI,ss q Public n and
ternIy ensrbued by his advice TO the constitutional
csablshh2ent Of the regency.
1870, VIA the King took the oath 70 the constitution,
from which position be was elected by the ugacs Of
and much liked in the diplomatic world account of
his kind and affablc manners
~ Won Patow decided liberal and has always been
opposed TO the extension Of the army. As known
that the Regent favorable to such extension NJ least
80 far as the officers are concerned, would appear that
he has waived this point of difference order secure
his services ~ won Pao~ s one q the most eminent
hnancers In Prussia and advocate of the principles
The appointment OF General BONN as Minister Of
War direct defiance 10 Russia At whose demand he
was dismissed from the same post during The Crmean
war.
NJ de Berthmann- HoIweg, the Minister n Public wor
shn distinguished sayant and the chiel OF the Len
Centre old Prussan party lie signazod himself In
different parliamentary assemblies by hs moderate though
energetic opposition % the fcuda party and refused %
miss bis ministers when defeated by overwhelming
joritics.
NJ Flotiwell has not as yet sided with any party.
IL Is understood that Baron Bunsen invited by the
Regent iorepair 20 Berlin with the intention Of offering
him portfolio IN the Ministry, the formation of which
the Baron advice was taken For the present. however
is decided that he viii not enter the Cabinet he pre-
Upper House. reported that Count Pourales and Ia
Usedom win be appointed 10 high Offices and Is IN
derstood that important changes are pending the us
OF The late Ministry Il may beremarked that they could
not be expected TO resign, as they had all along declared
that they would remain in Office Gil the King dismissed
them. After having been plainly informed by the Regent
that the for their resignation had arrived and still
continuing 90 cling TO office, the Regent had choice left
hun but dismissal
Since the dismissal of the Mantcnel Cabinet now
light has been thrown that extraordinary passage in
russan modern history the secret abstraction o mpor
State papers from the escrorcs and repositories of
certain individuals of the highest mark in Prussia and
TO be pretty satisfactorily established that
Baron Manteue exPremIer habituay cognixant OF
this abstraction well OF the system OF espionage
~ - ..mfnw
this story being whispered about in Berlin The
Queen o Prussia her recent journey with her husband
81 his present residence, lost caske the noise made
about which either originated in the fact suggested the
surnisc that contained important letters which passed
between the King and the Emperor o Russia during the
late war, and which the Queen anxious keep
secret that she carried them with her wherever she went
The King Of Prussia says letter from Moran has be-
come much better and regancd In his for
portly appearance II adds that in conversation his
Majesty s more expansive, and appears in good spirits
Tho Emperor q Austria has, We understand, written 70