The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-06-05
Our Berlin Correspondence.

BERLIN, May IS, 1859
Adjournment Of The Prs"an Chamber What Does Prs-
sid Aan 70 Doi-Atet'1an Ia,fgues at The Diet Of Frank
fo't--The Disgrace Of Count Bu0L--ProsyQhon of
Trade, de-, dc.
The Prussian Chambers were prorogued on SATURDAY
by the Prince Regent person. with speech couchei 10
that vague and ambiguous language which is the usu
characteristic Of such royal hMrangues Alter adverrng
10 the activity Of the Legislature during the earlier a,
The session. and reeretting that circumstances had pre-
vented the Civil Marriage Dill and plan for equszng
the land tax from passing through House Lords he
thanked them for the readiness with which they had
granted the funds required in the present critical aspect
affairs, and then proceeded to enghten them as to tho
line Of conduct his government intended to pursue
"Prsssia" he said sis resolved to m,nta n the proc
pies which the foundations OF international law and
Of the balance of power Europe 1t is her privilege and
her duty 10 defend the safety the integrity aud the
national interests of Germany, sud she will never
allow these rights 10 be invaded. Prusea ex.
poets that all her German allies will gland
by her in the fulament Of her arduous task ami
respond with confidence to her efforts the suse of their
common aiherand" These Phrases enthusiastically
appauded by the loyal members or the two Houses of
Parliament, but hardly think that they can have added
materially 70 tne STOCK OF wisdom already possessed by
these honorable gentlemen What are the fundamental
principles Of international law ana OF the balance Of
power liz Europe9 the spulaions OF the treaty Of venpY
They have been violated repeatedly by all the parties
concerned that there why that Dol ton OF
them which assigned the dominion Of LombArdy spd
Venice to Austria should be considered more sound than
those Clauses which provided for the union oil Belgium
and Holland. which guaranteed the independence Of the
republic Of Cracow and which excluded the Bonaparte
family from the throne Of France Does mean that the
M
But the Prncipahty Of NeufchAtel has only Just
been wrestsd from Prussia and certain districts or
Bessaraba severed from Russs with the full consent and
appreciation of tho other Powers and of Austria in par
icuar Prussia will not ALLOW the national interests Of
Germany to be endangered but these interests iden
teal with the maintenance " Austrian rule In talys The
Cabinet OF Vienna says they Ae most Of the petty Ger
man Princes are Of the opinion 60 s the sud par
y this country and similar convictions are even enter
tanned BY many sincere patriots; but it principle that
as yet has never been recognized by Prassisn govern
men The explanations givea oy Minister Of Foreign
Affairs 10 the Chambers are not much explicit than
those contained in the speech Of Prace Regent. Prus
sia he affirmed, is ready and willing to fulfil all her du
ties as member OF the Germanic Confederation; nav
even to go beyond these necessary but how far and
in what direction, left as great mystery as ever The
only point that appears quite clear course
may be taken BY the Regent and his advisors whether
they engage in the conflict that has now commenced in
Italy, or persevere in their attitude Of armed neutrality
they are deter to be guided by the dictates Of their
own Judgment and not to be forced premature action
BY the mpatenoe, the fears, the Austrian BY pshies
of the smaller German States.
The moment has now arrived when this determination
vii! De put 70 the proof and will depend upon zoe dr
ness on e Prusssn government whether the war Ia 10
remain crcumscribed within It's original focus Or be ex
enaed over TIE entire Continent OF For the last
TWO or tnfee months the federal Dsl Frankfort mas
been the theatre ncessan ntrues oe the NJ o ~,
Cebnet OF vienna; one Austrian despatch followed
announcer IN rapid succession, and from Gay to day resou
uons were threatened, tao effect Of wncn would have
been 70 engage the Germanic Union the eide OF Austria
sno 70 reader breach win Fraoce inc sitabls'
ineee DENOMINATIONS, though dscouu!en >uced BIZ Prus
ga, are not altogether unsucc,sstul the mimic
MIRO 10 tn's country was infected with toe ,y,ts
non tnAt has been klndlet in the south Of Geru,ny.
me government was oadiy censured f,r ito rem,sspss
aud I've indifference 20 the welfare Of The Uaon and \. sas