The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-06-06


the wretched victims oflmperial oppression. They
are to be heavily fined, and brought to the brink
of ruin, not for their words or acts but for their
"sympathies" The citizens of Lombardy, having
Italian blood in their veins, sympathize with the
efforts made by neghboring States in the great and
common cause of national independence. That is
the crime, according to the Austrian organ, which
Is about to bring upon these cities this heavy pun
ishment. The forced loan is to fall exclusively on
the towns, "whose sympathies, saws the Augsburg
Gazette, "with Piedmont have brought on the war,
and who must now pay the piper" The whole of
the tax is to be paid in silver the bankrupt Gov
ernment refuses to take its own paper 1t might per-
haps have been thought that considerations of pru-
| dence and policy would have prevented such wan
ton outrage on the citizens of Lombardy at such
moment as the present. But Austria is already des-
perate, and the reign of cruelty and terror has evi-
IDENTIFY set in. She would surely never otherwise
attempt to recruit her exhausted excheuuer at the
expense OF the impoverished townspeople of Lom-
hardy.
ENGLAND RECOMMENDS NEUTRALITY TO
GERMANY.
The Brussels Independence, of Wednesday, con-
tans the following information from Frankfort:
" The English Government has addressed circu-
lars to its representatives at the small German
courts and at Frankfort, in which it discounten-
ances all aggressive acts against France. This des-
Pal patch n wa! was read to Count Paten, at Hanover, by
the English Envoy, and the latter being accredited
also to Brunswick, went to that CITY to bring the
circular to the knowledge of the ducal government
At Hamburg: Mr.. Hodges, the charge d'qfaires,
|
frankfort the British Envoy to the Diet Mr. NAL
et has made known this last act of his Government
to several German Envoys. This step is regarded
as another proof that England will observe neu-
trality as long as possible; but il shows on the
other hand, that this neutrality will not be purely
passive, and that England is determined to main
tam her position as great Power. | may mention
that she has Professionally made some reserves at
! Farls on the subject of the imperial manifesto of
the 3d. to the effect that her abstention is not to be
interpreted as complete acquescence in the views
/ rs htph hat
| cate"
| THE NEUTRAL ATTITUDE OF PRUSSIA
DEFENDED.
Fromte Cologne Gdzettel
we have been continually condemned to read in
different journals, series of blind attacks upon
Prussia; they persist IN accusing her of waiting
too long before mobzing her army and of refus-
ing to place corps of observation on the Rhine
and to march against the detested enemy of the
German nation. We are still compelled to read
and hear these absurd vaporings, although the pru-
dent and rejecting policy of Prussia has been ac-
knowledged on several occasions IT, be the only one
| that rational people approve. 1t appears ney-
ertheless, that this appreciation has not been given
in terms sufficiently distinct and simple for LARGE
number of our brothers in the south of Germany,
whose preudices render them blind. For this
reason we now explain once more in clear terms
the principles that have guided Prussia hitherto in
! the calm and prudent tenor of her way.
|. Because the cause defended by Austria in Italy
| cannot inspire her with any sympathy
Z: Because Austria, disregarding the mediation
and warnings of Prussia, has assumed the offensive
at the moment when least expected.
). Because Prussia, a Federal State in virtue
OF the forty sixth article in the Federal Treaty. is
not obliged to assist another State of the Germanic
confederation in war undertaken by that State
for its extra-federal possessions, unless there be
danger for the Confederation itself
4. Because no enemy has yet made anv threaten
ing demonstration in the French possessions bound
ing the German countries OF the Rhine.
D. Because, If Germany were to deem a CORPS of
/ on Tho
side, would station similar one and the entire war
might easily be diverted without necessity upon
Germany.
6. Because, moreover an offensive movement of
the German troops upon the Rhine against France
instead of shaking the Napoeonic dynasty, danger.
GUS to the peace of Europe, would consolidate it
and render 1t NATIONAL since this mode of proceed
ing would provoke a similar from Russia in
the east OF Germany, against the Austrian and
frussan provinces, and so the war might easily be-
come European.
Z. Because Prussia has nevertheless long been
quietly arming and at this very moment has order
ed Its nine army corps to be placed on war footing
IN the most extended of the term; because she
has made like proposition to the Diet for all the
federal States, that they all may be ready to
march and take the field in case the territory of the
Confederation should be menaced on any side what
ever, and thus to repel without delay any enemy
desirous of seizing the Rhenish frontiers
8. Because, in short, Prussia, is won't when en-
terprses so decisive and of such Importance are at
issue, to have due regard to the good or evil conse
quences likely to result therefrom, and not lightly
and unnecessarily to impose sacrifices. because on
the contrary, when real German interests are at
stake, she is always ready to defend them not mere
y with vain sterile words but with her whole forces
Drought INTO action all the sacrifices being imposed
upon herself. Such are, in a few words the chief
motives that have hitherto determined Prussia line
OF conduct; these motives, clear to every unpreiu-
diced person, will be recognized as just by all rea-
sonable men.
| SUBSCRIPTIONS TO THE FRENCH WAR
LOAN, &c.
NJ Theobald Tascher de la Pagerie, cousin of
the Empress Josephine, has enlisted private in
the Pledmontese cavalry.
The subscription lists for the war loan of 500 mil
lions were closed yesterday. 1t is already known
| that as much as two milards and one hundred and
eighty millions of francs is subscribed for and the
lists OF seventeen departments are not vet com
plete. 1t is calculated that the total will not be
less than two milliards and ahaf. The subscriptions
not exceeding lOf of Rente are estimated at fully
| $50 millions. The Pays observes that no other
country in the world has such large resources to
place at the service of its Government and the cause
| of right.
The Bourse was favorably affected by the Eng.
lish declaration of neutrality and the immense sue
cess of the loan. The Rente rose 35c for cash and
4Oc. for accounts, closing at 6lfr. lOc and 6Ofr
95c. Mober rose 25c. The Orleans Railway rose
22fr. Soc; Northern, 27fr. 50c Eastern 2Ofr; Ly-
ons, l25 fr 50c.; Southern 20r.; and Western l0fr
The mar ket was very firm at the close. 1t is to be
observed, however, that the despatch from Brus-
sells, stating that Russia has placed five corps
%armee on war footing, and called out the re-
serves, was not known t. the public during Bourse
hours. The Presse is the only journal which pub
fishes that despatch this evening
The Belgian papers are all seized to-day.
SPAIN
The Madrid journals of the l4th state that the
English are repairing and strengthening the fortif-
cations at Gibraltar, and arming batteries; also
that troops heavy guns, and large stores being
collected there. The Espand, in giving this news
excaims: "Gibraltar! There is no veritabe Span.
lard who loves the glory and dignity of his coun-
try, who does not thrill with emotion at the idea of
seeing this rock in the hands Of oreignersv v' and
the Discussion gravely recommends the Government
mot to abandon the idea'' of exchanging Ceuta for
| it!
Correspondence Of the London DaiIv Necs
THE EXECUTION OF TANTIA TOPEE.
! BOMBAY, April &c, 1859.
The event of the fortnight in India has been the
trial and execution of the far-famed Tantia Topee
He was hanged at Sepree on the afternoon of the
18th inst. In my last conveyed to YOU the infor-
nation that he had been captured that Maun Sing
had surrendered. and that the forces of Ferozeshah
and the Rao Sahib had been nearly destroyed in the
Seronge jungles | shall now endeavor to describe
the train of circumstances which led to such very
desirable results.
In the meantime, Maun Sing was making his
peace with Government, aud had taken up his res
idence in the camp Of Major Meade at Sepree-
While here he offered his services and those of his
followers, to secure the capture of Tantia Topee
who, he stated, lurking as fugitive in the
nelghborhood. Major Meade accepted his aid, and
on the 7th instant Maun Sing reeiing into
camp with the intelligence that he had marked the
game down. 1t appears that he had met Tantia in
an adjacent village, and had left him under the pre-
text of going to collect his men, Instead however
of doing so, he rode straight to the British camp
and gave the necessary information. He then re-
turned to the village, and lay down, with the
he had betrayed to have little sleep.
At given signal, the Sepoys of the 9th Native
Infantry rushed in and seized Tantia almost before
he was thoroughly awake. No resistance was of
tered, and the Pndaree leader was carried in irons
into Sepree On his arrival here, he was at once
placed in charge of strong guard, and every pre-
caution taken to prevent either escape rescue
On the 18th inst. he brought to court-martial.
The charges upon which he was arraigned were
confined to rebellion and opposing the British Gov
ernment by force of arms. The court did not long
deliberate; and it soon became known all over the
camp that he was to perish the Scaffold. At
T. NJ, on the evening of the 18th inst. he was con-
veyed to the place of execution in a dhooly, guard
| ed by company of the Sd Bengal Infantry Euro
peans). After delay of about twenty minutes the
charges, finding and sentence read in English,
native translation having been previously read to
the prisoner When requested to mount the plat
form he did so without assistance evncing neither
hesitation nor apprehension. He died without a
struggle, and had 1T not been for his crueties and
his crimes his stoicism might have been admired
Iantla Topee was Brahmin Of the Dekkan hav-
ing been born in the zab of the Ahmednuggar.-
lie attached himself at early age to the Court of
the late Pelshwa, Bajee Rao, and was, from his boy
mood, the constant companion of Dhuardoo Punt of
Bldhoor, commonly called the Mana Sahib He
was well skilled in military tactics and had made
the old predatory system of Mahratta warfare his
StrAt I,, holh hxo., Il.