The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-16

portion OF his rancs Josephs dominons on bis way 10
Besau he would have the pleasure orpayng his respects
to him In person. His inviting himself to such a meeting
after the repeated sights he had received from Russia
and Notwithstanding Alexander had returned the
visit he had paid him two years ago at Weimar, an
evident proof the pride OF the Hapsbarg had been
brought very low; bu. il doomed to undergo a stin
greater humiliation. In common courtesy il wouL
seem impossible to refuse such proposal; the
Emperor Of Austria offered TO travel seve-
raj hundred miles 10 his Nascovite colleague,
who would not have single step out Of his way the
little town Of Myslowz in Austrian Poland, where Fran
CHS Joseph intended to visit him, being on direct route
from Warsaw to Bresau The interview between the two
Empcrors, therefore, looked upon as certain was
teegraphed from end Of Europe TO the other and
twas hardly thought that the Russian could avoid asking
The Austrian 70 accompany him on TO ersan the Vonna
papers began already 70 sing songs OF triumph on the re-
stored union between the three principal members Of the
ex Holy Alliance, and to indulge in al sorts Of pro-
liabilities the results that To be anticipated from
it, II the Austrian government countenanced inspired
these ucubr atoms, has evnced that of
tact and crcumspcctin OF which It's policy has lately
afforded so many instances; at least the conduct
OF the Emperor of Russia only be &c.
counted for on the supposition that he was
s sisgnsted at this attempt % derive political capital
only an act Of courtesy his part Whatever may have
been his motives however, the fact that Of TAX
going round by The branch railroad 10 Katernitz Prus
sian lesa by which he avoided the Austrian territory al
together and put out OF the Of Francis Joseph
interrupt him. believe there js example in history
OF crowned head having before received the cut d.
rect IN so unmsakabie manner The poor young Kaiser
has been made 70 eat quantity of dirt since
the commencement OF the present year, but this is
tainy the most poignant modification he has yet been
subjected to- and IN other times and under other crcum
stances such an insult might have been answered by
declaration Of
The unexpected light thrown by this ntermezzo upon the
relations existing between the two great despotc empires
OF Eastern E1rope has made profound impression, both
in political and financial circles. Austrian funds which
had just fallen several per cent in consequence Of the late
astounding eapose of the peculiar their nan
cers resort to for raising the wind experienced further
decline and this nneasness Is increased from day To
day by the sinister reports arising in quick succession
from the Austrian capital Everything there appears
be in the utmost confusion; the Ministry IS in Of
dissolution the members of the imperial family in
rigung and cabalng against each other and the only
popular one amongst them, Archduke Ferdinand Maxi
milan is leaving the country and retiring into voluntary
exile. From Hungary the accounts most alarming
the concessions promised by the government viewed
with distrust or rejected insufficient, and the stuffed
discomfort OF the people ready 10 burst out into
an open flame 0 course, while affairs are IN so dis
tracted condition. Austria cannot think OF armed in
tervenon in Italy and this is undoubtedly the why
she has at length given her consent 10 Congress- which
she has hitherto opposed with such logged pertnacity
In Germany too her influence must be parayZed by the
same internal difficulties that impede her action on every
other point and if the Prussian statesmen only pluck up
courage and display an energy at all worthy Of the occa
the vexed question OF German unity In manner confor
mable to their own views and to the interests OF the
ton. Meanwhile, the National Convention, after being
expelled from Frankfort by decree Of the Senate have
taken refuge in Coburg under the wing Of Duke Ernest
from whence they continue to issue their proSamaons
and keep alive the agitation which the ruccuent OF
Count Reichberg have vany endcavored to suppress.
The programme of the Schiller centenary has met with
unlocked for difficulties, which will seriously impair the
popular character Of the festival II appears the Commit
Tee have made their reckoning without their host G.,
without that very important and arbitrary parsonage the
President of Police Assisted by the Zeitug this
worthy Of the famous Hnckedey has discover
ed mares nest The 9th of November, the day
which the grand procession in honor of Schiller
take place. and the colossal statue Of the poet be
ed in one OF the principal squares Of the city happens
also to be the anniversary of the death OF Robert
shot by order Of the Austrian government after
the capture of Vienna by windischgratz and
fearing that this coincidence might be laid hold of 10 con-
vert the procession into political demonstration, Baron
zeditz has vetoed it altogether The committee appealed
10 the Minister OF the Interior Count Schwern but
told that bis Excellcncy did not find himself called upon
10 interfere with the arrangements of the local authori
ties. Count Schwerin, when in opposition of the
most strenuous asserers OF popular rights and deter
mined adversary Of the unctous system of petty despot
ism introduced by his predecessor Westphaia HIS
cession to office hailed triumph Of constitutional
principles and the inauguration OF new of liberty of
thought and action; bet is an old adage that horwes
mutant mores. The proceedings, therefore. will be
fined 10 door festviesto at the theatres
and other places Of amusement distributions OF medals,
albums, copies of Schler's works, &C., speeches. sup
pers, and finally general illumination. am afraid the
narrowmindedness displayed by tho Prussian officials in
this transaction will produce very bad impression in Ger
many particularly when contrasted with liberal course
OF other States who neither possess the comparatively
liberal institutions of this country nor are governed by
men possessing liberal sentiments Even Austria per-
mission has been given to celebrate the fe OF the author
of ..wallensten the Thirty Years War; and William
Teworks in which the msdeeds of the House Of Haps
burg are exposed to mered oblo1uy-with those very
demonstrations OF respect and enthusiasm which are for
hidden in Prussiathe metropolis OF intelligence as she
calls herself and the would be head of free German
Confederation. Some hopes still entertained indeed
that the Prince Regent be prevailed upon rescnd
the prohibition issued by Baron Zedltz and con
hrmed by Count Schwerin but, considering the
dislike Of his Royal Highness for all popular
manifestations, and his indifference literature aud its
representatives. should say there little prospect OF
these anticipations being realized. 1t the destiny
Of Prussia TO commit blundcrs every occasion and
this, though trling in appearance is in reality very
serious one; will in fact do injury to the
than would be inflicted upon it by the loss Of pitched
battle.