The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-24
sketch or Count Cavour.


Count Cavour has far recovered from his late attack
be able to leave his bed and bedroom and Is
pected TO transact business nus manifold oces this
twice bled happily not OF the apopecc nature which
had somewhat alarmed his friends former occasions
II merely Inflammation OF the digestive organs.
There doubt however that his strong health threat
ems give way before his intense occupation
strong appetite luxurious living plethoric habits and
want Of bodily exercise He is always up at work
at FIVE O'Clock in the morning From nine till half past
six in the afternoon he directs all the business of his own
departments and takes general survey OF those of his
moro helpless colleagues Then follows dinner his only
meal believe, in the twenty four hours, and told
mono Of the lighteet He uses carriage but walk
from bis private residence in the Via Cavour to the Min
stera offices the Piazza Costello poor relaxation
Sometimes have met him walking outside the portcos
along the Via di Pc, evidently for breath OF air,
but he has accustomed the world 70 too constant
dependency bis master mind 70 allow himself the
indugence even OF quarter OF an hours "constita-
tiona" The activity Of the mans mind Ia immeasura
policy or diplomacy high, detail parti
cular is too commonplace for him. He has an eye for
everything ne trusts few nen and these generally oo
He writes most Of his letters with his own hand lie
writes plain and distinct round French hand with lines
wide apara hand OF which strength and decision would
not first inspection, TO be the most obvious
characteristics. French Photographic likeness lately
this greatest Of living statesmen whole volume might
be written about the expression lurking beneath every
line of the half good humoredly, half sarcastcaly sm
ing mouth. II ia the smile OF man who has early found
out show little wisdom II takes TO govern the world
and whose noble heart has prompted him to rule Il
nue. firmly TO WELD the destines Of his country.
Proclaim. ton OF the new King or Prussia.
proclamation of King William v, dated Berlin, jan
uary has. been published. II is headed " To my Peo
ple.n The proclamation commences by recalling the
suerngs Of the late king and the profound grief
at his death; how with free and royal munhcence he
granted institutions the developement Of which to
alize the hopes OF the country Tho proclamation con-
tinues follows
10 the king who knew how to lay the foundation OF
great thngs-and whose forgotten words
81 and my house will the Lord" have filled my
soula prominent place Is due in the glorious ranks OF
those monarchs to whom Prussia that greatness
which makes her the true representative Of the Ger
man mind. I win faithfully guard that solemn be.
quest Of my ancestors, which they have founded and
energies, and at the risk OF their lives With
pride see myself surrounded by such brave and
faithful people, and by glorious army. My hand
shall protect the welfare and the right OF all in every
class OF the population. shall be extended To protect
and support the precious life OF the nation Ia the
destiny Prussia not TO devote her life to the enjoy
Of acquired good Tho conditions of her power
founded the excrton Of her spiritual and moral forces,
In the seriousness and the tuthfulness OF her religious
feelings the combination OF obedience with freedom,
and in the strengthening Of her military force In this
OF Europe. | remain faithful TO the tradition OF my
house In proposing 10 myself the mission OF eevating
People viii consolidate and build pp the rights
OF the State their historical basis, and | will
maintain the institutions which King Frederick
oath took assuming the regency, shall protect tho
constitution and laws of the kingdom. May |, BY the
honers My duties towards Prussia coincide with my
duties towards Germany. As a German Prince am
bound TO strengthen Prussia in that position which,
cordng TO her glorious history and the deveopement OF
her military organization, she must for the good OF all
Germany, occupy among the German states Confidence
IN the peace u Europe shakon but shall endeavor TO
preserve the blessings of peace Dangers may neverhe
less arise for Prussia and Germany May the
which trusts in God and which has animated Prussia in
her great periods, then manifest Itself In and In my
people and may the latter then stand firm by my side,
and follow with faithfulness obedience and perse.
verence. May the blessing Of God rest tho mission
which His highest will has entrusted to mo-
1 PARIS, Jan. 6--Noon.
Negotiations concerning Gaeta have been opened be
tween France and Sardinia
pamphlet entitled Rome Us Bcegues has been pub
lishcd here The author ayst would he unjust to be
cve that all bishops consider tho maintenance OF the
pora sovereignty Of the Pope essential to the freedom
OF spiritual ministry and security OF conscience.
MARsIrIR., Jan. 7, 1851.
The Redoubtablc arrived yesterday At Toulon from
Gaea On Friday last howitzsr shells were thrown into
Gseta by the Sardinlans.
The Paris correspondent OF the London TINES says.
Business has not improved There exists much
throughout the country Tho raising Of the ratio OF dis
count by the banks OF london aud Paris likewise added
W the difficulty The absence of the usual orders from
America has been severely felt Apprehension Of out
break the Continent in the spring has parayzed tho
exertons Of many. Commercial operations are conso
quently limited. Prices we'll maintained in the
-four market last week In Paris Bakers -four Ia quoted
Ut % 10 90 francs the sack.
The price OF wheat declined In somo OF the French
markets last week, but rose In great number. Tas
quotation In Paris for choice samples 3o Ale 70 off
loo. the 100 kilos
Tho trade is brisk In la vendee Both wheat and
-four have risen al Dor 1oaux and Marseines.