The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-26

ysye Il 94a ~ veates security. France cannot attack
Germany she would preserve N Italy Her policy
antees that demanded by the right OF nations e do
ds geas), the happiness Of people and the interest Of
Europe ln Germany as IN liay she wishes thai natona
ties recognized by treaties may be able maintain aud
even strengthen themselves because abe considers them
rs one Of the essential bases Of European order.
Mo represent France as hostile 70 German nationality Is
therefore not merely error 4 is so,ese The govern
ment OF The Emperor has always for the space Of
years employed tue influence il had in common with
others smooth down rising difficulties resolve them
in equitable and just point Of view. In Spain il has
constantly upheld the constitutional OF the Queen
by exercising dsnterested vigilance the refugees
whom successive revolutions hal cast on our frontiers
In Switzerland ts kindly mediation contributed to
range The Nedichatel affair, which might have led
10 complications with Prussia In Italy even, iis
soctude overcame all difficulties; and, having
established the Pope IN his authority, II has inspired
everywhere idcas OF moderation alone At Naples, in
with its ally the Queen OF England it has induced
the government Of the Two Settles inaugurae reforms
that would have rendered IL stable In Germany the
delicate question raised between the Diet and Denmark
atve the duchies 1t has recognized Notwithstanding
sympaihes with Denmark the just susceptibility Of
German patriotism for provinces that are bound the
6ermanic body by many ties, and Il has uttered al
Copenhagen the advice Of Cancellation alone In the Danu
bn Principaes IT has sriven TO gain triumph for the
legitimate wishes of those Provinces order to
also that part OF Europe the order that based Salts
fed naiional interests.
The policy Of France cannot have two weights and two
measures; sle treats with equity the interests o. all
peoples Wht she desires 10 hare respected in Ialy she
,ctl knOo ho1 respect herself in Germany II is
who should be threatened by the example of a rational
Germany that would bring its federal organization into
harmony with those tendencies towards unity the prin
cple Of which has been already laid down the great
commercial union OF the Zolverein Whatever DEVELOPS
in neghoorng countries relations created by commerce,
by industry by progress profitable civilization and
whatever enhances civilization raises France.
News
The article in the ho1itear, Notwithstanding the mode
ration OF s language, Is tsTy generally regarded as prei
DnaTy TO declardtioR Of sodr. II ia in substance
commendauon to Germany 70 remain quiet while France
Settles accounts with Austria and to rely upon the well
known justice equity, wisdom and moderation of the En-
sufficient guarantee that when he has done with
Austria he will not devise any pretext for sang the IN
tress Of any other member Of the 6ermanc Confedera
ton. 1t s very ominous that Official manifesto the
state OF Europe published at this critical moment should
not contain single word opening much hope
that may yet be avoided. The nut of the article
appears 30 10 be in the single line, that Utd FaSce
iuu cause be respected ia Italy she acU k,oU how to respect
~ Germany" Here is at once announcement that
France aoOut 10 fight for Italian nationality, and pro-
mise that she Will fight against German nationality.
Il IS TO certain extent comforting 10 be told that great
Power France has not two weights and two measures,
and that she weighs III the same equitable scales the IN
terests Of all peoples" No doubt the world must sub
init 10 the doctrine lately promulgated in an imperial
speech, that "France has interest wherever there
just To be supported, il good 10 think that she
well, but these repeated procamatoDs foeehatow
ing universal intervention are nevertheless alarming.
sARpINIA's PROTEST AGAINST HER EXCLUSION FROM
THE PEACE coNGREss-ENGLAND TO ExPoUKD HER
VIEWS.
The following despatch has been addressed by Count
Cavour 70 the Marquis dAZglo the Sandman minister
IN London:
TURIN March 81, 1859.
Monsieur lie Marqua--The government of Russia has
just maze the formal proposition 10 submit the Italian
question to Congress OF the great Powers.
hasten, Nj. lie Marquis, TO make known 30 you the
views Of the governments OF the King this respect
Sardinia has no objection 10 make against the meeting
Of Congress which, taking into consideration the nte
rests and the Just complaints of the Peninsula would
take upon Itself TO give pacific and satisfactory solu
ton Of the difficulties which deservedy attract the
serious attention OF Europe But the Cabinet Of Turin
believes at the same time that Piedmont ought TO
be represented at this Congress, and it is per-
suaded that its Intervention would be useful, not TO
say Indispensable, If the Powers which show proved
sympathy for Italy and those which desire TO obvate the
danger of The abnormal state Of the Peninsula think they
can render prevalent system more comfortable 70 jas
tce by obtaining concessions and guarantees OF nature
to calm the pubic mind
Sardinia enjoys the confidence OF the unhappy pordla
tons whose iale abon 10 be decided she has already
raised her voice in their favor at the Congress Of Paris
and that her voice was moi only listened 70 by ths most
enlightened governments Of Europe but has succeeded
in calming veXations and angers ready burst forth;
has oisarmed revolution, substituting for the regular
and legal action OF diplomacy
SARDINIA in taking the lead Of the national movement,
has always exercised the influence it had acquired 70
the mines soured by suffering and deceptions il
epdeayCred them within bounds and 10 lead them
30 more healthy appreciation Of the events and obstacles
which delayed the fulhment OF their legitimate desires.
We may openly declare IT, If Italy has NOT been the
theatre Of troubles lately If We have not TO depore
insane popular movements, followed by sanguiEary re-
action 70 the saluary acto and prudent attitude OF
Piedmont that t must in great measure be attributed
ject Of The deliberations of the Congress- the cabinet or
Ioudon cognizant Of the view taken OF them by the
government OF the King In the memorandum OF the lst
Of Marsh has frankly explained lis views il has pointed
the grievances Of the Peninsula, il has Indicated the
yeparations they require That explanation has been
communicated to the court of London and it met with
favorable reception Lord Adlme'bury has atmitsd the
Moderation o Sardinia and has rendered homage 10 her
good te,h Thus, whether 1 oy rs general oondnc.
place in lhe OF Europewhetner by s declarations
clearly formulated as regards the points which now
t,asa rIntDp ~.
British government ought TO be convinced that the
OF Sardinia will lend sincere support TO all measures
which the high united Powers in Congress propose in
the interest OF Italy.
Ike &c la,er myself therefore, that the Cabinet of
london Will, without difficulty admit th propriety that
Sardinia should be represented in tne Congress proposed
By Russia.
With this object in vew,I beg Of you, NJ lie Marquis
to submi, the above observations 10 Lord Malmesbury
reading 10 him and leaving win him COPY OF this des
patch. am, &c c. CAVOUR
From the Paris Pa,re April 12]
The memorandum OF Count Cavonr is temperate aud
profoundly wise II recognises the legal situation or Aus
tria Lonbardo-Veneta and merely demands OF the
Vienna Cabinet lis unreasonable pretension when ad
vanced in the OF ItayS) establish national ad
ninstraon in nese provinces such as was promised by
Austria herself in 1914 and agan iu ls48 There exists
in the memorandum an incidental phrase which we read
with regret and which might be misnterprcted "Centraza
ton says Count Cavour " is absolute in Lombardy
than France" He ought 70 have added in order to
be just, that cenrali2ation in country submitted
TO foreign rule has nothing in common with the
Capitalization OF national government based
| on universal suffrage. Capitalization in con
| quered country is terrible instrument OF Op.
PRESTON under national government and free people
FORMS the contrary the best means Of replacing pr
vate interests by general interests With respect TO the
preronderance OF Austria in the States OF Central Italy
would It be thought too exacting 10 demand that she
should conform to the spirit Of the treaty Of Vienna that
the detached forts constructed beyond the walls Of Pa
should therefore be destroyed that the convention
Of the ih December ls47 should be abrogaed and that
| toe occupation Of Romagna should have a term
| How has the English Cabinet received this memorandum ?
We would not guarantee that the Derby Cabinet has Pc
FUSED il with complete sympathy But certain
that the English people, which has given TO Poerio and his
friends In misfortune 20 welcome will not remain
untouched ny document which is eloquent expression
| Of the suierinRs Of Italy.
| Prom the Paris Patrie, April 12J
We are net charged with the task OF defending the ad-
minsratve 81 stem OF France but tolerate that
foreigners should insult US by throwing in teeth
matter such Capitalization, which only concerns
selves There are certain truths which only be told
by those who possess the right do The entire docu
ment, moreover bears almost ridiculous character when
he author is taken into account That Count Cavour
should plead the cause Of his country excellent he Is in
bis right and performs hs duty but that he should turn
himself INTO the censor q Europe and dictate laws 10
states which have right indpDendencp