The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-01-30
European Affairs - maxImiilia n
and Mexico.

European Affalra - maLttnttA lA y
and Mexico.
The latest news frem Europe is Of the
highest importance. Each day adds to
old complications, and war, which has
long been inevitable, will speedily break
forth, and no nation can avoid being
whirled into the vortex. The sentiment
of nationality in Germany is becoming
so intense, that it will sweep all family
interests away. The sOverei. ms of Pfus-
sis and Austria have both manifested
GOODNESS or the Schleswjg- HOlstein ques-
tion, very distasteful to their subjects;
and the Prussian Chamber Of Deputies
have refused TO sanction loan, unless 3
pledge be obtained from the King, that
the national interests of Germany arc to
be defended; but in turn the monarch
entirely in the interest of England, de-
clares that if he cannot obtain the money
by grant, he will get it in some other
manner.
That this would create 3 revolution,
any observer, but the stubborn old King,
must feel perfectly assured; and no soon
er Was the announcement made, than
Austria began preparing for change in
its policy. The pending Italian and
Hungarian wars will demand the aid of
Germany; and by catering TO the senti-
ment of nationality, Francis Joseph
knows that he can win, against the two
combined, in case France is not allied
TO them; and then in addition, the ex-
pulsion Of the Prussian monarch from the
throne would be the signal for the estab-
lishment Of German Empire, Of which
be would be the head, with far mere
powers than were ever welded by
Charles V; be feels that the next union
Of the German States will be national,
and not confederate; and he will not be
slow in encouraging any measures that
will aid him in his ambitious scheme. Let
him stand by the rights of the Schleswig-
Holsteiners, and let the King Of Prussia
retain his present attitude, and Francis
Joseph is Emperor of Germany within s
year, and be knows it.
In the struggle, England is committed |
10 Denmark, and 10 the King Of Prussia,
both by interest and by family ties
Russia believing this to be an excellent
opportunity TO improve its interests in
the East, will array itself against Eng
land; while Napoleon will not be mac
tive, though the side he will espouse in
the contest will depend altogether upon
circumstances. IfGermany will gusrsn-
tee him the Rhine az a boundary, in con-
sideratiOn of his aid, he will join Ger
msny,-with good will, tOo-As he has
aspirations in Che direction of India, and
also remembers Waterloo, and chafes to
avenge it, But other inducements would
be sufficient 20 attach him TO England,
and indeed the probabilities now appear
to favor the superstition that tho existing
entente cordial will continue yet for 8
time.
Preparatory to the great struggle, Ma
poleon is now dispOsing Of his Mexican
affairs. The corps legislatif is, with the
exception of less than twenty members,
4 unit in supporting every measure of the
Emperor; indeed, the action Of the ma
jOrity is seldom more than q reflection of
the wishes Of Napoleon previously sig
nifed, through his confidential friends;
and hence its action is of the highest inn
portance, IS indicating the sentiments of
the administration. Il has Just address I
ed the EmperOr-snd Of course he is the ,
instigator of the address-telling him i,
that the country would be extremely ,
happy 70 see realized shortly the good ,
results for which your Majesty has led I
us to hope;" in other words, Napoleon !
wanted TO get out of the Mexican diff +;
Guilty, and that he might do il with the Z
better grace, and at the same time in
crease his own popularity, be is pre-
pairing TO make it appear that the steps '
be takes lie in Difference to the public G
wish. In the meantime, MAMMALIAN is I
on the way TO Mexico, where be will be /
left TO manage his turbulent subjects as O
best be can; or be permitted to abandon =
hem, if they are found ungOvernable, I
which will probably be the case. France,
It least, viii be out Of the difficulty, aud d
will be able 10 give its undivided atten- S
ion 10 European interests. :
That would Have Been. 4
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