The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-02
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short of force win prevail upon the inhabitants TO submit
10 their ancient oppressors Tho former none OF the
great Powers would the responsibility OF
recommending; France, not to mention England aud
IL diplomacy to escape from sach dilemma? may be
urged that H the other Powers recognise the union or the
Prncpaities with Sardinia and guarantee the king
dom against foreign INVASION II Is imnateral whether
Austria approves OF not she would venture
attack it in the face Of all Europe; BAT this is assuming
that the Powers really desire such move which need
not quite pfobiemacal, especially as regards the
whose consent is most mporant-France. Had The
Tscans offered the Of Erura 70 Jerome Napoleon
instead Of Victor Emanuel the Aoaiur might havs foand
their behavior less excusable bat Is evident that tho
great man at the Tuilcres thinks he has done lite enough
for little Piedmont Ia the way Of aggraadizenea and does
not wish her TO become too strong lest she might feel ia
clned 10 dispense with his dsnteesed assistance Ia fact
the only ntegbe explanation OF his policy 10 suppose
that by keeping the Italians constantly the qAs eiys,
distracted by the fears foreign intervention and the
ntrgaes of priests and Codsai q, home, he hopes 10
out their spirit and enthusiasm, aat tired Of
suspense they accept Napoleono dynasty their last
chance OF salvation II Ia unlikely that this project
may succeed but II it does VIII most certainly lead 20
further complications and produce results on which the
succcssAscheyner will have reason 10 congratulate him
self. will complete the breach with England, which mas
been gradually preparing since the close Of the Russian
war, and the first germ will be laid OF coalition WHICH
may be as fatal to the Third Napoleon as its prototype was
10 the First
The German question has not made much Roadway Of
late, but although its progress slow and methodicai
as the character Of the people among whom IL orgi.
alarm and visions Of revolution red rcpnblcanis and
God knows what before their terrified optics. The
Cabinets Of Hanover Munich and Dresden have addressed
note 10 Prussia nqnirng how far the movement
toned by this government and whether il intends 70 I'D
here to its engagements member Of the Federal
UDon or 10 counienance the agitation commenced by the
maIcoDtens Tor the reform Of that honored nstit-
lion The absence Of the Prince Regent served
excuse for deerrng TO this note and il hoped
that by his return Minister'S viii have summoned up slil
Gent resolution 20 grappe with subject the Importance
o. which they cannot but be fully aware Of. " DC
Scbenz, who is the only energetic IN the Cabinet,
would desire nothing better than for Prussia 10 place her
self at the head Of the movement; but have already
mentioned that his tenure Of Office very uncertain md his
Colleagues though mostly honorable and good patriots,
are too much addicted to the epoIisins system which
has been the bane OF this country for tho last half
tury and by which 80 many golden opportunities have
already been lost The reply os the Minister Of he fute-
rior to address Of the citizens of Stetn, which
alluded TO IN a former communication, bears evident
marks Of this pale cast of thought" aud is pnrpot,
as far can be gathered from the maze Of words that
envelopes IT. is not very encouraging TO the petitioners
Meanwhile; meetings arc being held almost daily Some
times in one town. sometimes in another, TO discuss tho
measures necessary for the promotion Of German unity
and to express their approval Of the principles aid
down ut the Conference Of Escnach Here, IN Berlin
the election Of NJ kubuc, who had vacated his seat
in the Second Chamber on his acceptance of m
Office under government, taken advantage If
10 ca.l meeting of the electors and u pass reso
utions requesting the deputies OF the capital bring
forward motion on the subject Immediately after
the opening Of the Legislature. The two po,s chiefly
sisted upon al these assemblies are the Lsycaonc ur
leadership Of Prussia in Germany and the institution o
Central Parliament but it is not stated how these objects
are to be attained without Offering gentle violence 10
the thirty odd petty sovereigns who are 10 uau exces
svey jealous OF their privileges indeed the re
spect is invariably proessed for them and nothing
talked OF but moral suasion. IT remains to be- seen
whether the suaur n,oda will this instance
am rather afraid that slight addition of the y in rs
VIII be found Indispensable At any rate the pTussian
Chambers will certainly occupy themselves with tue ques
ton which is now agitating all Germany, look
forward 10 interesting debates NJ the approaching
session. which commences in November.
The portrait Of Alexander Won Humboldt, painted bv
Professor schradcr, OF this CITY, Tor American amateur
has given rise lawsuit brought against the artist py
the owner Of another likeness OF Humboldt, rich mer
chant OF the of Jacobs, who has had full length
picture ol the great man PAINTED by chrader short u,
since, FOR which the latter received remuneration Of
5000 thaiers. agreed between the parties that the
Painter was lot to copy this picture, to copy
OF the same 10 be made, to oe multiplied in any
ner, SO that IL might remain unique in is ad, Ap agree
ment N writing drawn ny the l,tia of Feefil.g
last Professor schradcr binding hmsfin nenaty eq nal
TO the price Of the portrait which he was 70 pay over %
Jacobs in case Of his violating the agreement
The Professor having now completed second fun
length picture Of Humboldt, M Jacobs sued him
for breach OF ntrsc. and the proceedings be-
fore the Civil Court Of Reriin NJ sraer denied having
acted contrary to agrecment ne mantauod that the
ccnd picture copy Of that belonging Jacobs
which represented the great naturalist large life
standing in saloon in full dress, with the ribbon OF the
Black Eagle acrcss his breast, engaged in animated
versatior The second the contrary much smaller
and represented Humboldt sitting rock, with
down in nedtatve mood aud the Cordiiieras the scene
Of his scientific investigations, ia the background. This
was quite new, distinct and Independent work differing
in character and exSesson from that belonging the
Plaintiff and baVDE nothing in common with It, except
that they both exhibited the great who formed the
subject Of them The evidence went corrobor:e the
objections of the defendant, competent Judges giving
their opinion that the portrait intended for America
besides other differences, wen smaller dmcnsious
distinguished from the former IN composition the
arrangement and even in the OF execution and
ranked below 1t in every respect The conception of
jacobs picture was far more grand and universal! and it
would therefore always retain its value production Of
art in comparison with tho second II is understood that
in consequence OF this opinion the plaintiff has withdrawn
his suit.