The New York herald., 1864-04-03

incapacity to moet the demands of the crisis
that ii Is their duty to proceed at once to the
important work Of ''heading.him off" and Sc
curing anore acceptable nomination. This is
not the time for them to hide their light under
q bushel
The War in Eur0pe-P0sitiOn oT the Bel
Mgercnts.
BY the latest advices from Europe we learn
that the Germans have successfully prosecuted
their invasion upon the Danish territory until
they were stationed before Duppel, the most
formidable stronghold Of the Danes. It is
asserted by the English aud French journals
that, besides Duppel, the Danes have organized
strong defensive positions at Fredericia, also on
the small peninsula of Helgenaes, which they
deem capable of checking the advance of the
Germans, who, mp to the present time, have
been SO successful as to have deeply reused
the ire Of the people of Denmark. These latter
blame their King for the unfortunate results
attending his defensive movements so far, and
urge upon Marshal Wrangel, who now COM
mands the Danish forces, the attempting a mill
tary coup de main The Danes argue that
should this prove successful King Christian
would find himself in freer attitude towards
might Immediately demand concessions which
would secure peace without dishonor. There
is every probability that some such step will
be undertaken by the Danish commander, as,
owing to the irritation Of the people, the King
must give way to their desires.
Should the Germans defeat the Danes
in their next battle, and obtain possession OF
the strongholds above mentioned, the cause Of
Denmark would be lost, and the Allies might
dictate their own terms. There was a rumor
at latest accounts OF the death OF the Duke Of
Augastenberg Should this prove true the stu,
alton will change only inssmrch as that the
lesser German Powers would then more than
likely adhere to the policy Of Austria and Prus
sia, and hence the movement against Denmark
would be all the more formidable. The heir
OF the Duke not possessing the same influence
with the lesser German soyereigns these would
naturally give way 10 the psrsuasions OF the
| Prussian aud Austrian courts. That our read
ers NAV have a correct idea Of the position
Of the contending forces at Duppel, the military
key Of the Danes, we give in another portion
Of this journal a map, to which We call atten-
| ton.
The movements OF the Allies have been all
| the more determined from the supineness Of the
| English government. Finding that their attack
brought forth no reprcseive movement on the
| part Of England, the Germans have boldly
! pushed on with overwhelming force. and as
affairs now stand they have the advantage over
| the Danes in all respects, although the latter
| are determined 70 make and do make. o brave
resistance Their ultimate defeat would be .
/ crushing commentary upon the present weak
ness Of Great Britain, and prove that Europe is
\ at last rid OF her former supremacy.
| Napoleon, who proposed conference, which
recent events have proved was necessary. re-
venges himself upon England for her refusal
to attend this conference by in his turn. relus-
ing to act with her on the Danish question.
| The English government and people are well
aware OF the sorry figure they Gu, in this affair,
and would, doubtless. Of oil risks, 60 TO war v
| save Denmark and their own prestige were it
not that Queen Victoria. making use OF her
| royal prerogstive, refuses 10 oppo.c the Ger.
mans to the extent Of rlsking struggle with
| them. This stibbornpess on the part Of the
Queen may lead to her retirement and the re-
gency Of the Prince Of Wales, or her sbdics-
ton and his assumption OF tbe'tbrone Of Eng
land. In either case Denmark would then be
assured of his support.
France holds the advantageous position in
oil this muddle. She has the power and may
at any moment exert IL, to force = settlement
OF the war; but Napoleon will doubtless still
hold back, as by 60 doing be displays 10 the
world the prssens weakness Of England.
Should she act with energy there Il reason TO
suppose that France would then Join her, -
Napoleon will not let slip IN opportunity TO
extend his frontier, and at the came time pay
of the grudge he owes the Germans for their
threatened interference in the Italian war.
They forced the Emperor to make the
peace Of villafranca, and he has not as yet
cancelled that obligation. That he will inter-
fere in the Danish imbroglio Is almost mat
ter of certainty, though he will bidc his time,
to enter the ring with all the more effect The
Germans promise to respect the integrity Of
Denmark proper They doubtless make this
promise because they feel positive that France
+! would not suffer tbon 10 destroy that kingdom,