The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-11-27

Baron Auerswald Minister OF State.
Baron Schleinitz, Foreign Affairs.
General Benin, War.
M Patow, Finance.
Count Anckler, Agriculture.
M Berthman Hollweg Public instruction.
NJ Won der Heydt remains Minister of Commerce, and
Nj. Smons Minister OF Justice.
OF the members of the ministry whose appoint
ment Is undsputed the Prince of Hohenzoen the faith
or OF the Queen of Portugal is man OF great political
insight aud military requirements. He is, though Ro-
man Catholic decided liberal and his nomination TO
the Presidency of the Council is strong proof that the
Regent strong Protestant fully appreciates his abilities
The Prince was, until l649, the sovereign of the prnc
palty Of that Being statesman of elevated views
he wished to give his little country the benefits OF pow
erful government and acting by anticipation ON the pro-
visions of the clauses contained in the treaty OF succession
which exists between his family and the royal branch of
Hohenzolo he, well his relative, the sovereign of
Hechngen, abdcated in favor of the King
OF Prussia In return the rank of princes OF the blood
accorded to them The Prince is married to the Pn
Josephcne daughter of the Grand Duchess Stephane
Of Baden and he is therefore, by that alliance cousin OF
the Emperor Napoleon Ill Since his abdication, the
Prince has belonged to the Prussan army holding the
rank of general of division. He very popular DIS
seldorf where he resided for time the
der of division of the Prussan army and it is said that
his strategca knowledge coupled with great talent for
administration, will probably lead to his filling of the
highest commands in the Prussian army should crcun-
stances require it, Public opinion has always considered
him man devoted to liberal principles, and who
dersands the wants of his day During the in the
East he defended in the King councils the policy of the
western powers 1t may be remembered that 1t he
who at that period sent to Paris to bring about
understanding between the two Cabinets. This is the
first time that Catholic has been at the head of the
ministry in Prussia, and this nomination may therefore
be considered fresh pledge given to the freedom of
Catholic worship without the Protesants being in any
way annoyed they rely on the enlightened opinions of
the Prince
Next to the President of the Council M dAuerswald
is the most eminent member of the Cabinet. This
statesman is staunch liberal, very popular and leads
the right centre in the House of Representatives He
President of the Council in 1913 since that period
he has successfully presided the first Prussan Cham
Der and the Upper House Of Parliament of Ert and has
performed the duties of Civil Governor Of the Rhen
ish province When in 1885, the feudal party had the
upper hand in the Kings councils, NJ dAuerswad re-
tired into private life II is stated that during the gov
eminent adj interim of the Prince of Prussia, M. dAuers
wald exercised certain influence the of pub
lie affairs and being honored with the friendship of
Prince William materially contributed by his advice to
the constitutional establishment Of the regency.
Baron Scheeinz Minister for Foreign Affairs in
lS49 He is statesman of great intelligence, and is
much liked in the diplomatic world M. Won Patow is
decided LIBERAL and has always been opposed to the
tension of the army. The appointment of General Won
BONN Minister Of War is regarded direct defiance
Of Russia at whose demand he dismissed from the
same post during the Crimean war. NJ de Berthmann
Holweg the Minister of Public Works, sgnaized him.
self in different parliamentary assemblies by his opposi
ton to the feudal party and refused to sit in the late
assembly because the King would not dismiss his minis
tiers when defeated by overwhelming majorltleS. NJ
Fottwell has not yet sided with any party Baron Bun
would have been offered portfolio in the ministry
but for the preference which he to take his seat
independent member of the upper house. Count Pour
tales and Baron Usedom will be appointed to high places
and it is understood that important changes pending
in the Prussan diplomatic corps.
OF the late ministry it may be remarked that they
could not be expected to resign they had all along
declared that they would remain in office till the King
dismissed them After having been plainly informed by
the regent that the time for their resignation had arrived
and still continuing to cling to Office, the regent had
choice left him but dismissal.
Since the dismissal Of the Manteuffel cabinet some
light has been thrown that extraordinary passage in
Prssn modern history the secret abstraction of impor
tant State papers from the esctoes and repositories of
certain individuals of the highest mark in Prussia and it
to be pretty satisfactorily established that
Baron Manteu1e, ex- Premier habituay cognizant
of this abstraction well of the system of espionage
the King and the Prince of Prussia counterpart to
this story is being whispered about in Berlin The
Queen of Prussia her recent journey with her husband
to his present residence lost casket the noise made
about which either originated in the fact suggested
tho surmse that it contained important letters which
passed between the King and the Emperor of Russia dur
ing the late war; and which the Queen anxious to
keep secret that she carried them with her wherever she
went.
The King of Prussia, says letter from Meran, has be-
much better and rcganed in measure his for
portly appearance 1t adds that in conversation his
Majesty is more expansive and appears in good spirits
The Emperor of Austria has understand. written to
Tie fflnCc Regent OF frusSlG Prague
to witness the uncovering ION the 9th inst of the mon
ument which has been erected to the memory of the late
Marshal Radetzky.
The reign of Frederick William Nv has been in the
main prosperous During the entire period Prrs-
STA has been INVOLVED in no foreign war; and with the
exception Of some very sad popular tumuls in ls48,
which were, however, chiefly confined to the capital
there has been great internal tranquility And never
since the foundation Of the monarchy hundred
and years ago, has that country enjoyed greater
material prosperity. The large increase of steamboats,
its rivers and along its coasts the opening up Of rail-
ways in all directions from Berlin, the steady improve
ment in its agriculture, the uninterrupted growth of its
manufactures and the expansion of its and of
its interior trade all demonstrate that its advance in ma
teria interests has been great Nor have the interests
the material interests of Prussia The government
w. ',0la. been wisely and faithfully administer
has, on the wD... --,rId probablv have the off.
ed In no country in the w.. -. lowest been
cial employees from the highest to
more intelligent, prompt, civil and oblging They are
an uncommonly well educated body OF men. There Is
need most certainly of great deal more civil and re-
ligious liberty, well freedom of the press and OF
trade But taking the government of Prussia as it is
a monarchy removed by few constitutional provisions
from absolute despotism has been well administer
ed under the reign of Frederick William ~ any other
government in Europe let the form of that government be
what it may And has the court of that country
been pure in its morals happy in its COM
position.
Frederick William Louis, Prince of Prussia, whom his
brother the late King, has appointed regent Is now in
his sixty second year At early age he showed con-
siderable fondness for military matters and has for many
years held divers military well civil appointments
On the lth day of June 1929, he was married to Maria