The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-07-14
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Our Berlin Correspondence.
BERLIN June 26, 1861
Relations Of The Prussian Government 10 the United States
Cabinet Policy and Cabinet Squa66,es German igair
Feeling in Prussia 7oecrds France-Great Wool Fair
Of Berlin, and Effects IF the american Rebellion on
Sates--Seuere Storm, DC
The Stats An.eiger Of last night contains despatch
from dc Schlentz to Baron Gerot Prussan Envoy at
Washington, dated 18th inst, which has doubt been
communicated to the United States government this
and of it you have probably received copy The OK
plantations desires the Pfussan Ambassador ask of
Mr. Seward have already been anticipated by the decara
ton of the Secretary Of State accepting the principles
laid down by the Congress Of Paris In respect to neutral
rights, &c. The tone in which the Prussan Minister
speaks Of the relations between the two countries who
since the foundation of the Union have been
Of the most sincere friendship, which, in the of
nearly century and amid all changes OF circumstances
have NEVER been interrupted by the slightest msunder
standing, will think be found extremely satisfactory
on your side OF the water
The semioficia prints contradict the reports Of dis
sessions in the Cabinet and protest there never was
slightest idea Of NJ de Schleinitz retiring from the drec
ton of Foreign Affairs. This assertion must be taken
grano sails and only be intended for such per
have no opportunity Of learning what going on
behind the scenes for there is doubt whatever but
that the position Of the Foreign Minister was seriously
endangered and that at time the only question was
whether he should be relieved from Office altogether or
be removed TO the less oneous and responsible post
Of Minister Of the Royal Household which has vacant
since the death OF Baron Massow 1t is quite correct,
however, that the differences OF opinion that existed
between the members of the Cabinet, or, say
between NJ. de scheintz and the King himself have been
patched up and that for the present at least retains his
portsfeaiHs His friends trying TO persuade the
public that the difficulty was owing to the ntrgues of the
Kreu; Zc,ng party, who dissatisfied with him on
OF his liberal tendencies wanted TO replace
him by diplomat selected from the ranks Of the fedc
rast but confess myself rather skeptical on this
point In the rsi place, whatever tho liberal tendencies
of NJ de Scheintz may be- il is certain tina, he has
never taken single step towards carrying them out
and that the contrary the policy advocated by him in
the last session of the Legislature was highly dsasefu,
to the liberal party, and as highly approved of by
the conservatives, who were particularly delighted with
his sage remark that government ought never 70 do onv
thing to which 1t was urged by public opinion In the
scond place besides Count ?ourtaes and Baron Usedow
whose beral tendencies are at any quite as de-
cded those OF de Schleintz, and perhaps little
more So the only eligible candidate for the poyteeune
that would have become d-posabe by the Resignation
Of the latter NJ do Bsmark, the Prussan Arnbassa.
dor at ST. Petersburg Now in former times this gentle
man was undoubtedly jealous and influential member
Of the Krsus Zng faction, TO whose support he owes
his brilliant political career; but since his residence
at Frankfort. where no passed several years in
Prnssan dpomatsts in the situation has conceived
violent aversion TO Austria and in St Petersburg he
has been converted to the policy of the Russian Minister
GorchakoG whose pet project is triple alliance between
Russia Prussia and Franco combination which would
bode no good to legitimacy either in Italy in Germany
and which, therefore, IS Numerically opposed TO the
views and aspirations of the Kreu Zeitumg Indeed it is
notorious that complete rupture has taken place be.
tween NJ de Bismark and his quOndam friends who de.
test him as aposate and deserter from the true faith
and who would be much more likely to intrigue against
him than to employ their influence In his favor against
i IN Al 40
! Schleinitz has hitherto shown himself. Nothing
could be more erroneous, therefore than to regard
the retention of Office by NJ dc Schlenitz as triumph of
the liberal party especially at moment when his tmiai-
ty and irresoution contrast so unavoraby with the bold
and energetic attitude assumed by Austria II Is gene.
rally believed that NJ Schmerlng, TO whom the reaction
lists have already given the nickname Of the Austrian
Cavour meditaes nothing less than the convocaton Of
national German Parliament by which he would at once
take the lead in the liberal movement that pervadcs
many and reduce Prussia to the necessity either de
caring against his proposal thus entirely FORGETTING
the sympatcs Of the nation or to accept Il aud follow IN
the wake Of her rival along with the crowd of minor
| States, undstinglshed from them either in power
or popularity. Time must show whether Schmer.
ling really has such plan; but IL cannot
be denied that it would be most mastery manauvre on
the Of Austria and which Prussia could only
act by stepping in without delay and assuming the mi.
tiaiive herself. To expect such course from NJ de
scheintz, however would he perfectly useless he is
80 exceedingly cautious that he can make up his
mind TO do anything, and will probably go shly shall
lying I'LL the favorable moment, is irre,revably lost
or all the great Powers Prussia appears Just now on
the best terms with France Austria, whom she at first
patronzcd and patted on the back hopeful pupil in
the principles Of constitutional government, has pro.
crossed rapidly quite to distance her procepor who
remains behind marveng nj the agility displayed by
the interesting novice and alarmed for the
Of her basty movements. With England she is still al
outs account of the Macdonald affair and notwth.
standing the recent in Poland she quite
treasured the of the Panslavistc designs atr
oued TO Russia and which wopld copardze the Eastern
provinces oil the Prussian monarchy The relations with
france on the contrary, are continually increasing in
cooay, and not trace Is 70 be perceived Of the ag.
gressve and acrimonious tone that INDUCED in n
he whe ago IN reference to that Power There even
some TAX OF the King payng visit to Louis Napoleon
az tue camp OF ehaions, where the or about
tne tune hs Majesty s at 0stend and apart from poll.
tca considerations, he Is passOnatey fond Of military
spocUCes ana must be curious the evolutions
army ike the French, should not be surprised if he
mad sucn an intention, particularly as he owes the En-.
pero visit IN return for last years meeting at Baden
! Baden The commercial treaty between France and
Prussia Is on the eve Of bong concluded NJ pcclerg
the French negotiaor is expected here this evening from
tars where he has been 10 receive his on
some doubtful points which he understood 10 have been
solved IN msnner satisfactory both parties and as soon
as the convention is signed II will be presented by Prus
STA TO tho other members Of the Zoveren for raAca
| ton This is mere matter of FORM as Prussia was
| duly authorized to conduct the negotiation in tho
| name OF the Zollveren: aud thus the wear 1881
| which was designated by the roc 1no,h ms Tho
| era OF bloody collision between France and
Germany, by one Of those acts which are