The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-30
PRUSSIA.


BERLIN, JAM s, 1859.
The Recent Political Change, in Pr,ssia-Tae Old Isau-
ences Still at Work-7he Prospect Of Political Amnss-
ty-Budga Of the City Of Berlin--Mode for the Financial
Government Of Neo Fork, dc.
The year that has just elapsed will be marked in the
history Of this kingdom fertile political changes
and exciting incident found the Prince of Prussia nomi
nay at the head of the government but in reality bound
hand and foot unable carry single measure Of his
own or to make the slightest alteration policy he con-
demned it leaves him lord Of the ascendant invested with
full REGAL power, and at perfect liberty act accord
ance with mis- personal feelings and ncnatons 1t found
Baron Manteue firmly seated at the helm of State
disputed possession Of authority he had welded for
nearly eight years and with every prospect of its being
prolonged ad irfnitum; il has left him disgraced man,
fallen "lke Lucier, never TO rise again., already half
forgotten, contemDed and neglected with none so poor
to do him reverence" In the people themselves apathy
and dependency have made way 70 q more cheer
full spirit and to expectations founded, indeed rather
On the character of the administration
and the promises it holds forth, than
what has already accomplished 1t mus, be assumed
that yet the Improvement more the feeling
Of relief occasoned by the removal Of an incubus that
has long weighed upon the nation and in brighter antic
patons for the future, than in any actual and definite
alteration in the system of government The press is as
of NJ de Wcstphaa and though the new Minister Of the
Interior has abandoned the arbitrary practices of his pre-
decestor in reference to the printing opposition jour
nails newspapers and pamphlets rejecting on the late
ministry still subject seizure and prosecution.
Some Of the most determined apostles OF political
and religious despotsm, sucl VI. dc Klest Retzow,
d. Peters, Dr. Stah, DR.. Hengstcrbcrg, and one of
two others, have been expelled from Office; but
the immense majority OF the government functionarcs
are still the same that were appointed by Mantcuel aud
wostphaa, and they every effort to impede aud
aass tne acon OF The ministry that continues TO employ
them The conduct OF these gentry in browbeatng their
subordnaes who have to vote for the constitutional
candidates at the recent elections oxci,os universal ndg
ration and public opinion calls aloud for their dismissal
Unfortunately the adhcrcnts OF the exploded RHYME have
not lost all Their influence at court and they resort 70 the
most desperate maneuvres upon the fears Of the
Prince Regent and TO prevent him from taking any de-
cded steps in the direction by the wishes of the
nation An active correspondence kcl, up with Rome,
where the King and Queen rearing and
are industrousy propagsied that his Macstys health Is
improving that the cloud which overshadows his intellect
gradually giving way, and thai few months he will
return invgora;ed both In mind and body to resume the
exercise Of bis regal functions and call brother 70
strict account for the manner which he has discharged
his stewardship. As far caa be gathered from
trustworthy sources, these reports are mere fg
mens, invented 10 unsette the mind Of the Regent aud
10 deter him from measures dsasteul the reactonary
party; but their authors understand the character OF
the man they have to deal WITH they contrve 10 en-
voop him in maze Of intrigue which II is difficult for
him 10 break through After all, II be allowed that
the Kings recovery, though Improbable liz not
possible event. and his sudden temperance the stage
would certainly be one Of the most astounding cops de
theatre that has been played Off would be like
Banquo's ghost rising "with twenty mortal murders on
his 10 push from stools'--only that the
Prince Of Prussia Ia no Macbeth, but aiectionstc
brother and dutul subject who would vacate his seat
on the first summons repeat, that there very little
chance for such an event really occurring; Dut
even ts remote contingency will help to explain the cir
cumspecon observed by the Regent and his aversion 70
any sweeping changes than what been already
effected. When the Chambers meet and nc has the sup
port Of the Legislature 10 upon, he will unqueston-
ably be induced TO give his sanction 10 such measures OF
reform az NJ Auerswad may be prepared 10 come for
ward with.
Strong hopes were entertained that an amnesty would