The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-07-06


Of affairs and The imminence Of general war, the
changes made in foreign policy by the retirement
~ THE NEW AUSTRIAN MINISTRY.
The reorganization Of the Austrian Ministry is
yariously interpreted. Some see In it an approach
towards Russia, and others check TO English poll
Cy Our opinion is, that the removal of the Minis
ter who has directed the policy of Austria since
the death of Prince 6chwartxenberg ii the aurora
of rcdoubted energy in the efforts Of the Cabinet Of
Vienna and q new token of friendship for Germany
and Russia The London Times itself is OF this
opinion when it reflects on the coincidence in the
debates of tho Prussian Parliament with the re-
tiremsnt of the Minister of Foreign Affairs Of Fran
els Joseph.
AUSTRIAN RELATIONS WITH RUSSIA.
In regard to a reconciliation with Russia, we
would be happy to believe it; but impartialty COM
pells to look upon it with doubt II the Gear in
tended to confce himself to neutrality, would he
ing, and would he have placed corps of observa-
uon Of 900 men on the confines OF upper Bessa-
yabia?
POLITICAL CHANCES
But is the retirement of Count Buol it is said,
check to the English policy? We do not believe
it. Lord Derby's Cabinet, which inclipes to an
armed neutrality, after having made some unfort1-
nate and awkward efforts for the preservation OF
peace, does not seem to US worthily to represent
the opinions of the English people on the Italian
question. The plaything Of all parties In England
condemned by public opinion in Europe, it will not
be long before 1t must cede its place 10 more ener
XeLC ana
then that one will understand the projects of Egg
land For the moment she seems very hostile to Louis
Napoleon, and having great sympathy with Ger
many; and Lord Malmesbury, in refusing to recog
nze the Tuscan government has, without doubt
given way to the presence Of public opinion. The
retirement of Count Buol, then, seems to US to be
rather check to the policy of Lord Derby than
significant announcement to the English people OF
which the true meaning could not be misunder
Stood
FEELING IN GERMANY.
But the characteristic bait of the situation" Is
the state of feeling in Germany, where the people
are excited TO the highest pitch by their
France j. 50 great that a p popular explo,
sion is dreaded. Never was patriotism more
ardent. From all sides young men are aocking to
enrol themselves under the national banners. There
are those who cross the seas. who come from the
depths Of far distant countries, who abandon posi-
ton and future prospects, to join their comrades
who are ready to die for the honor and indepen-
dence Of the German name. This is not merely o
beautiful spectacle-it is not only menace-but 1t
is also an answer to the attitude of Russia and an
advance towards the unity of GERMANY unity
which the first Napoleon had himself prepared
without knowing it.
ATTITUDE OF TURKEY.
As last feature of this rapid and necessary de.
scription of the position of foreign nations will
mention the embarrassed attitude Of Turkey, which
appears to US to be truly placed between two stools
If Russia makes war on Germany, 1t is evident that
Constantinople will be the shameful prize Of the
Franco-Russian alliance. In short, it is said that
Hungary is wavering between duty and the remem-
brance of her foolish enterprise in l84S, and that
tile King of Naples like the Pope, seems to fear
revolutionary explosion in their States.
Now that we have pointed out the general stu
alton Of affairs, we will proceed with our principal
task which is to set forth the plans and the move
ments Of the opposing armies In the first place
there has been no very important news from the
theatre of war this week. It is believed-and it is
our opinion-that we shall have great battle, or
even an offensive movement Of the Allies, by the
end of the month-more or less. The heavy rains,
which have retarded the march of the Austrians,
but which have also secured their movements,
cease to swell the rivers and to nundate the plains
The weather has now cleared up, and soldiers viii
be able TO cut each others thrOats with more ease.
NAPOLHoNs MOVEMENTS.
The Emperor of the French, whom in our last
bulletin left at Genoa ia at present at Alessan.
dria. He passes his time in accommodating the
positions Of the enemy's army, in inspecting his
Imperial cousin remains at Genoa. He is engaged
in the organization of a corps darDse, the COM
lnand of which has been entrusted to him. The
Of s GHep % to
the revolutionary movement in Tuscany and Naples
if it ia necessary.
This fact is very important; It shows
preserving. their communication with the sea
and of taking possession Of the duchies in con-
sequence. 1t is known that General MacMahon,
soldiers Of France has orders to take the Austrians
in flank, SO as to throw them back altogether upon
Lombardy, which, in such superstition, would thus
become the real theatre Of war.
ACTIVITY ON THE AUSTRIAN SIDE.
On their side, the Austrians do not remain mac
tive. They are fortified in the position which they
occupy, and they live in the meantime on the re
sources of the country After the plan ascribed to
Gen. Hess, the Austrian army will not seriously ac-
cept the struggle until they are assured of fortified
position.
reconnaissance beyond the town Of Etra from the
vercell side. But the enemy had not left their po-
Eitions.
Bobbio. At halfpast one o'clock in the morning,
the Austrians entered that village. Having arrived
there, they distributed their force in patrols. One
Of them, half way from the Parta Nuoya, met de.
tacbment Of the National Guard. The Piedmontese
exclaimed" Who goes there?" The enemy re-
piled. by discharge. which drove back the
detachment Then they retired slowly to-
wards MezSano ssatto where they were we're
passed the Trebbia to Ambricco, retiring towards
Rvergaro, and taking some prisoners with them.
This skrmish was doubtless designed to protect the
Reinforcement of Austrian troops which took place
on the same day near the bridge Of Stella, on the
left bank of the Pc.
THE BRIDGE OF STELLA.
This bridge of Stella, which is now fortified,
ought to protect the retreat Of the Austrians. 1t
had at first been menac ed by the swollen waters Of
the Pc, but the weather has since become favorable,
and there is no more fear on that ground.
BRIDGE OF sTRADELLA.
There is another bridge-that Of Stradella-which
Is also formidable position for the Austrians.
THE LINE OF THE APPENINES.
If we examine the movement of the chain of the
Apprentices, it will be seen that in consequence Of
the circle which it forms to embrace the Gulf of
Genoa IL reascends to the North and projects some
Counterforts which closely encircles the Pc from
the position Of 6tradea to the .environs of Plat
sance. In all that part Of Piedmont and Of the
Duchy Of Parma, the feet Of the mountains
approaches the river so as to leave but a
very narrow place to the great route Of
Plaisance. An army placed in front Of Cra-
6le several leagues long, the left on the
heights, the centre on the route, the right the
length Of the Pc, and the marshy lands which hor-
that the route is sown with towns and villages built
with solid masonry and very capable Of resisting
cannon.
DIFFICULTIES OF THE ALLIES.