The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-06-15
THE WAR FEELING IN GERMANY

Berlin letter 10 the hdenddnce of Brussels says -
According to sure Information received to the present
feelings the principal German Cover nments Wurtem
burg Bavaria and the Grand Ddchy Of luxembourg are
not opposed 10 coming to understanding with Prussia
but regards the movement in the SOUTH they consider
more decisive action TO be necessary within a short de-
lay. Saxouy and Hanover, which ordinary occa
soDs tend to withdraw themselves from the Influence Of
Prussia in the lean decidedly towards Austria
in the present crisis This feeling, however, would not
even saxony lead TO the conclusion Of separate treaties
of alliance with that Power. Az TO Nassau Darmstadt
and Brunswick the influence Of Austria regns paramount
The following is the text Of the speech of the King of
Saxony, at the opening Of the Chambers the 26th
May -
Gentlemen-Events Of the greatest gravity have de-
termined me 70 again call you around me AFTER short
separation After peace Of more than forty years In the
heart Of Europe has again broken out and
to call in question the treaties which her legal state
not remain an Indifferent spectator and has decided
armng In order TO protect it's safety and its honor and
saxony, as faithful member of the Confederation i'm
mediatey placed it's army on war footing. Ho viewer
painful it may be to my paiernal heart to impose fresh
charges on my people, NEVERTHELESS find myself obliged
to demand from you, under thoee circumstances the
necessary credits and feel firmly convinced that you
will vote them with patriotic eagerness The bills rea-
tive to them will be communicated TO you as well as
several other urgent legislative measures called for by
the present state OF things, and TO which It necessary
to give your supplementary appreciation However sor
coming events may be, am conscious OF having
etanty raised my voice In favor OF all that appeared to
to be called for by the honor Of Germany by The
defence of the legal principle which the compact Of
Geimanic States is founded; and firmly convinced
that the Saxon people participate in these sentiments It
is with eagerness that tn soldiers, when called under
arms have replied 10 my voice. and they have been hap
py to rally round the standards of Saxony This dcut
tria will also still TO strengthen the union be-
tween the sovereign and his peoples union which has
lately, in the midst Of joys aud trials shown tsof with
much strength Under any circumstances If IL be ne
csssary to fight for right confidently hope that the Al
mighty will be with aud with the whole German coun
try
The Diet Of the Grand Duchy OF Odenburg met on the
23d for an extraordinary session, and speech delivered
in the of the Grand Duke by NJ de- Rossinq one Of
the Minister'S said after referring some local
You will have In particular TO occupy yourselves with
the required by the mobilization of the troops
ordered by the Federal Diet aud by the eventuates
which may hereafter be produced by the existing political
complications. We i've gentlemen, in very difficult and
critical times Be assured that the present situation is
really grave At this moment more than ever should
feel that we form part Of great German country and
should therefore rise to level with the crisis H. X d.
the Grand Duke hopes and convinced gentemen tnat
firmly united among yourselves, and animated by spirit
Of fidelity TO him and the country you VIII Willingly make
all tie sacrifices which honor an interest OF Germany
demand. If we fulai duties with devoiedness, the
Almighty who holds his hands the deetincs OF nations,
will protect Germany and justice.
letter from Bcrne Of the 25th OF May says
The vorarberg the only one OF the Austrian provinces,
properly 90 called, adjacent 10 Switzerland has hitherto
been without troops has only been temporarily occu
pied BY those raised Lobardy, which the Austrian 20
yerpmnen from Italian coil 70 be employed In the
interior Of the monarchy OF in the occupation Of fede
raj forresses II mott appears however that Austrian
corps has been formed in that province for the purpose Of
serving ms reserve 10 the different corps dase acting
in Italy In Gaze % Is probable, the Ausirans should
before long &c forced 10 retire 10 the line Of the Adge and