The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-09-19


sion Of the writ OF habeas corpus to enforce the
draft
The Complications in Europe-Rscon-
struetfOn There and Hero.
Wepublished in yesterdays journal the re-
forms proposed for adoption by the German
Bund. Count Rechberg. thu. Austrian Minister Of
State, has presided with great skill and tact
over the deliberations Of his colleagues who
formed the project Of reform. and II seo0s likely
that as a result Of bis diplomacy Austria will
take the lead in the Germanic Confederation.
Although Prussia will use every effort to pre-
vent such aconsummstion, the chances certainly
seem in favor Of Austria, and that her govern
ment thinks so Is evident from the fact that they
have cooled of in their late entente cordale with
Napoleon the Third, and that now Prince Maxi
This course proves that Austria has not forgot
ten her grudge against France. and that she
will, the moment she has secured her position
as the leader Of the German States, assume
rivalry to France which her future power
will render most form liable.
Napoleon will doubtless endeayor to work
upon her fears as regards Hungary and venetia
but Austria would pay no attention to threats
she has had an opportunity Of becoming familiar
with, aud then, as last resort, Napoleon would
seek to make an ally of Russia; and perhaps. by
abandoning Poland to her fate, he might sue
coed in this Prussia would be inclined
to ally herself with France should she lose her
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and then we should see France, Russia and
Prussia pitted against Austria and England
for If Napoleon succeeds in making such an
alliance he would be sure of the still more Bit
ter enmity of the latter. Quarrels, and no
doubt wars, would ensue which would entail
the reconstruction Of Europe; SO that while we
were just recovering from our internal troubles,
with reconstructed Union, we should behold
Europe in all the thr0es Of revolution more
universal than ours.
II is plain that the new order of things
arising in Europe must have an influence
against the recognition of the Davis govern
ment by the great Powers. One and all are
aware that time Of great trouble is brewing
for them. and all will desire to avoid compli-
cations which might find them unprepared for
the coming struggle. Napoleon will undoubt-
eddy hesitate to enbroii France with this coun-
try should his recent enemy, Austria, obtain the
powerful position she ambitions. He may en-
deavor to place a prince upon the Mexican
throne and cause that new empire, when it
shall have become one. to recognize the con-
gederacy. But that were pitiful farce, mean
ingless jugge, and in material aid would
amount to naught. OF course more or less
time would have to elapse ere even that boot
less step could be taken by Napoleon, and long
ere that we shall have crushed the rebellion. and
in all our power and unity have demanded from
France her withdrawal from this continent. She
will, we venture to predict accede TO the re
quest when we make it, as we shall back our
gentle hint with million of veteran troops and
five hundred vessels-of-war.
England is getting scared at the aspect Of AZ
fairs on this side of the water. The reported fall
Of Sumter greatly exercised those dear cousins
Of ours, and that most arrant Of all jour-
nails. the London Times, now depracates all
action on the part Of the British government
which might entail war with ne The people
Of England are beginning to understand that in
the North is the real power Of what were the
United States. and they dread the retribution
which they know they so well deserve at our
hands. But this late conversion will not save
them from the results Of the hatred which the
people Of the loyal States entertain for those
cowardly Powers who, in Our hour Of need, as
sailed in all covert ways our interests. To one
and all we shall make ample repayment and
Stranger things have happened than that in their
time Of trouble we, the reconstructed and pow
eriul United States, shall step forward and die
tate terms to Europe. BE that AS IL may on
this continent We shall rule supreme: from
Mexico we shall drive the French, from Cuba
the Spanish, and from Canada the English.
Then we shalt have paid OF our debt. and shall
have asserted the majesty and power OF the
great American republic.