The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-26
THE WAR QUESTION IN EUROPE.
Circulars Of the German Goverum snt.- t.
tItude Of the Confederation Prussia
Likely to be Forced Into the Coall-
ton Against France-Ravaria
Raising Military Loan,
&C., &C., &c.
COUNT BUOL's CIGULAR TO THE AUSTRIAN nEPRE-
sENTATIvEs AT TIE GERMAN COURTS.

vienna, Feb. B, 1859.
The anxiety which has affected the political
situation OF Europe the of his year
has also been seriously felt in every part OF Germany
10 The astoDlshf mt of the governments and Of the
tons who desire peace and W.T. ose eo ts tend many
mpotant Iesuts of which peace is the condition, gene
raj confidence the future las been shaken IN smenta-
BILE manner There any serious difference
seyuit MISC between the Powers VIII can explain this
anxiety the fears which have manifested the seives
seem the oss inclined 10 yield favorable appre-
legitimate causes
eIeued sautsry effect and which poss 70
recognise has on the other hand been produced by
unanimty and decision with which public opinion in Ser
many, in presence OF the possibility Of war which ap
peared corten has pronounced itself in favor
getc operation
This lact which mono can deny is . bright and sate
factory light IN the darkness Of the present moment
The language Of German statesmen, as of the press,
mas widely spread the impression that Germany tcoLd
lock Itself threatened united Poer (esa1np.-
mach, II Auyia, by unjust attock her possessions
in Italy, should find herself caiisd upon 10 take up arms
dgctnr Of the greatest mh,r,y IoUsrs tn Europe The
conoiciions ~ he tole of Grreqsy hare ,,ited er-
gec protest dqoint return 10 The days Of the Confederation
IF hs Rh,ns. With a common consent which commands
respect public opinion has declared that the rupture OF
the pubic law of Europe should threaten German Power
even should only be ut first 10 her German poses
tons, all her allies ought To make common cause with
ber so as To preserve peace by the moral force Of
powerful union, and in case against all expectation,
that result should not be obtained, would in pro-
tect from attack the possessions Of member of the Con-
federation well the sanc;iy Of treaties thus
shield at the same ne the honor the dignity the safety
and the power of united Germany.
Unoer these circumstance, not a few German cabi-
nets have expressed TO their wish to examine
closely by what hrm determinaun, and what
form Joint line Of action, in case Of attack ON
Austria, could be adopted so as 10 be prepared Q.
moments notice. On various sides opinion has
been sought the state OF affairs, especially as
whether IL would he opportnne provoke declaration
from the constitutional authority Of the Confeie
ration, to prepare resolutions for eventual adoption BY
that authority. This induces make confdentialy
known TO our aee our views the necessities Of
present situation
This situation shows improvement in the political
nnffp yrhi tnAin in
the existence of danger Of immediate war, at the
same time by the absence OF all guarantee that the
ploson OF war in Italy take place at any moment
under any pre,ext whatever again threaten in Sc,
rOns manner the OF Europe Faithful TO It's mode
all its efforts prevent Interior complcations But we
cannot close eyes the fact that long as the
policy Of Sardinia its present character
trary 10 the law OF nations, and calculates upon war and
revolution presents itself the possible consequence
Of firm resolution to defend against every attack the
rights of Austria in Italy, as resulting from treaties
Under these circumstances ought, in truth to attach
great value TO the knowledge that the conviction
bitaDly affirmed in Europe that Germany closely united.
will not suffer such attack.
We do not deduce from this, is true, the consequence
that the convenient moment for delberaon to opened
at Frankfort and Tor the positive resolutions Of the Ger
manic Confederation, has already arrived.
1t very necessary here to take into Consideration the
effect assumed much abroad that under the interior
situation OF the Confederation and the forced influence Of
these considerations incline for the moment the
opinion that the firm establishment Of the union erma
ny with AUSTRIA in Of war should invest itself
with the obligatory forms Of the federal constitution 50
long as the realization OF the eventualy in view Of which
that union is foreseen, is not displayed in decided
But DO net want TO give the assurance that the
opinions which august ales may entertain upon this
essential point must have in the Hrst insta
weight upon serious attention. and win b. by taken
into consideration with the greatest earnestness
We, however, regard at present decidedly desirable
that the governments of Germany as members of an
ensemble OF states shall exchange amongst themselves the
convictions with which they are animated in presence of
coming dangers which is inDossble doubt and to
prepare themselves by firm disposition TO hold az all
sonabe times identical language conformable to crcu-
upAa aitla oratnr
against France against those two States at the
same time We shall receive with lively interest aud
acknowledgment the that that view OF
the matter partaken of by allies and in parcu
lar the government TO Which you have the honor be
accredited disposed on its part to operate TO the effect
that clear understanding may actually be established
TO its action with Austria and Germany
Of which would be 10 assure success, especially in the
selection of the opporne moment and the most convenient
modes.
You authorized to consider the present despatch
confiderta communication. Accept &c. BUOI-
REPLY OF THE CONFEDERATION TO THE AUSTRIAN
CIRCULAR
The Dresden corrospondn Mt Of the Courier dt Dim1n
che who was the first to give authentic extracts from the
Austrian circular, sends the wing the Of
the reply made by the German States
The States of the common German country have seen
with satisfaction the confidence which Austria places in
the treaties upon which repoe the economy Of the political
organization OF States the peace of Europe and The safety
The German Courts have seen with regret serious d-
erepces arise between Austria and France and have not
the dangers Europe would incur should those differences
be prolonged.
A war Ike that which threatens 10 commence on the
subject which they call the 'ltalian question: the
"1alan idea,n must, more than any other war,
uneasness to the sovereens and peoples of Europe In
such many sacred principles involved and con-
demned to lind their triumph or their humiliation on tho
field of battle.
The States of the Confederation very anxious On ac
count of the painful trials which Austria their confede
rate liable to be exposed perfectly n, pdu of
their duty and nothing has been forgotten will DC
iouttv tha ;ria
Germanc Union.
not appear that there any imminent or immediate dan
ger OF peace being broken; that until the situation
discovers itself in clear manner, the German Courts do
not think opportune in the interests Of many perez
verng efforts that being made the explosion
Of war; to attempts circumstantia exT anation the
measures which should be adopted by Germany In the
case Of hosties commencing between France and Aus
tra.
The sentiments Nat Germany and Us qorenm 1s ,cU m
re'tencc on 'c day OF foreign d1yesso dgdirx of its
members are cly ,ccR kHoun 10 dua,sa She can there
fore rely upon the fact that of need the Diet of
Frankfort the solemn representative of the wishes inAe
rests and honor Of the country will know now
20 project them. adopt line Of conduct the most an
cacious and most suited 10 the ssies of the case
THE CIRCULAR OF PRUSSIA TO THE GEHYAN STATES.
=. A. - BERLIN, Feb. II, 1859.
state OF affairs, has not before explained IFS vie as and
given instructions to its representatives, at the German
courts must be attributed to the peculiar nature OF the
actual political situation.
The peace OF Europe appears be threatened from
many points, but 1t s difficult to say which In the
hast IN seryla IN tho Danuban Principahes there is
nothing winch cannot be soted by diplomatic
The same may be said Of Italian affairs.
In the opinion of the government Of the King the dim
cues Of the present situation and the dangers OF
ct are 10 be sought for not much in the inpossibty
OF seng private questions as in tho counter inclnaops
(aimmn9en) which have arisen lately between the Cabi
nets of Vienna and Paris
Under these serious circumstances did not hesitate.
for moment o recognise the duties our positjon
Acting upon the wish to maintain the faith treaties their
bearing upon the present state G things consequently
upon the peace OF Europe, have exertcd all spr efforts
at Paris as well as al Vienna, 10 point the ncacabc
dangers that would result from conflict and in botb
peace and moderation "
However, We did not deceive ourselves az to the oond
ons On wnch such line OF action might hops be
crowned with SUCCESS As II was our intention 10 act in
the sense ndcafcd with all our power upon the Cab
ne,s AT controversy was also necessary maintain an
independent position towards both
rs memoer y TIE confederation, shall fail