The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-09
Our Berlin Correspondence.

BERLIN, Dec s, 1853.
The Cbenge Of Gogeypa'eHd and Prussia, E0-
reign Pohcg-Bols Apsiria Is ayr cd-A
Euptrc leiH. France acknowledgements Re-
torms--htnam Politics Ministerial Pros
pecis, dc.
The change Of government that has just taken
place in Prussia cannot fail to have considerable
effect upon the foreign policy of the country which,
towards The close Of the late reign. had assumed
rather anomalous and uncertain character.
Through lis anxiety TO remain on good terms with
all the great Powers, Frederick William ". had,
in fact, estranged them all. His former intimate
connection with Russia had been weakened by the
Quintal war and the death of his brother-in-law
Nicholas England was irritated and Disguised at
the neutrality observed by him during that ardu
Gus struggle; Austria was constantly on the watch
to tliwart his plans and undermine his influence,
and France displayed towards him patronizing
superciousness that must have been particularly
CALLING when coming from such quarter. In
Germany Itself where the influence of
Prussia was predominant few years since,
she had forfeited the affections Of the peo-
pie by her retrograde internal policy, without
securing the confidence Of their soveregns, who
congenial despotism Of Austria. The accession of
the Prince Of Prussia will undoubtedly produce
great alteration in this unsatisfactory state ofthings;
and il he plays his cards WE'LL he may yet retrieve
the ground that was lost by his predecessor The
crown OF Germany, indeed. is not likely to be of
iered TO Prussia second times but she has il in her
power TO regain, almost without an effort, the as
cendancy she is entitled to by her natural re-
sources, Tie intelligence Of her citizens, and her
geographical position. The liberal elections in this
country have created an immense sensation through
out " Fatheriand; the people, tyrannizcd over and
ground down to the earth by their petty rulers, are
cheered 10y the ray OF light thus suddenly breaking
through the mprky atmosphere, while their task
masters are seized with fear and misgiYing and are
evidently fearful that it will be impossible
for them to persist in their high handed
course Of oppression if Prussia should take
the initiative Of a more liberal system. With
England there is every prospect that the family
connection entered into between the two royal
families will lead to a political alliance which is
ardenhy desired by the constitutional party, who
look upon the coonie cordiolc with the freest ma
ton in Europe The best guarantee for the intro
dncton Of popular institutions into their coun
try. With America. too The relation will probably
assume more friendly character, the present
Minister OF Foreign Abiirs not being actuatcd by
the same preiudices - NJ. De Maateuiiel who could
not conceal the repugnance he felt towards
republican government.
These events have placed the Cabinet OF Vienna
in most diihcutpOst0n. On the one hand tie
Austrian statesmen cannot but be alarmed 90 sec
IDEAS obtaining acceptance in Prussia so dia-
metrcally opposed to Their own tendencies and
50 destructive 10 the prep0ndorance OF their cOnrt
in Germany: hut on the other they are inst
40 this moment 50 critically situated that
It Is ui vital importance for them 10 mun-
tain good understanding with the Prince
Regent and his government. In spite Of the