New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-01-16
ENGLAND, FRANCE AND TIE NEW
EUROPEAN COMPLICATION.

EUROPEAN COMPLICATION.
The military enthusiasm in Europe is rapidly
spreading. lis center is, at present, in ScblcS-
wig Holstein, but thence ii communicates itseli
to Italy, where Garbadi again appears upon
the scene; TO Hungary, where Central Rcyoli-
tionary Committee has been formed; to Turkey,
where the Government believes it sees signs Of q
general rising of the Christians. A icycrish cx-
element has seized the European mind, and
every one believes Europe to stand at present on
the eve of general and terrible crisis.
The progress of the Schleswig- Holstcn ques-
ton shows how closely democracy and nation
atty are allied. Austria and Prussia have COM
bined their utmost efforts TO prevent the recog-
milton Of the Prince of Augustenburg and to
come to peaceful understanding with the King
of Denmark But their influence and power
seem 10 have gone. The unanrnity and the
enthusiasm of the people are such Is to make
an impression even in Vienna and Berlin. AT
tho Federal Diet, the commanding influence of
| the two great Powers seems Likewise to be at an
end. In the preliminary votes, taken on the
Schleswig- iIols,ein question in the Federal
Diet, Austria ana Prussia are known to have
been in q minority, and all their threats prove
powcrless. Bavaria, SaXony and Nurtcmbere
have openly made common cause with the
nation. and the two great Powers cannot rely
upon the support Of any German Government,
save those of LuAemburg (iiolland) and perhaps
Mccklenburg.
II was the design of Austria and Prussia TO
prevent during the occupation of Holstein by
the Federal troops, any manifestation in favor
Of the Prince of Augustenburg until final
settlement of the succession question. The Fed
eral Commissioners in Holstein actually issued
n proclamation 10 this effect. But all this wa
of no avail. A. the Danes. before the advance
of the Federal troops withdrew from Holstein.
the people in every town spontaneously rose
aud proclaimed the Prince of Augustenburg
Duke of Schleswig TIolstein. The Saxon and
Hanoverian troops, to which the Federal Execu-
ton had been intrusted, did not only not sup
press these manifestations, but openly sympa'
lthzed with them. The Prince Of Augustenburc
arrived in the duchy Of Holstcin, issued proc
lamstion announcing his ascension to the
throne and expressed the hope that the Federal
Execution. having now no longer any object,
would soon cease. and that the Federal Diet
would recognize and protect his rights.
TIE greatest difficulty which the people Of ID,
two Ducbies. and, with theu,. the German ma.
ton. will have 10 overcome. viii be- the oppo-i.
ton Of England. The English Government
regard The growth OF the German nation, and
in particular, it, permanent possession o. The
port Of Hosiein and SchcSwig, rs dangcrou
70 the Interests 81 England and. therefore. d
the equilibrium and balance OF power in Europe.
The attempt OF the Duchies Ia assert and
achieve their independence, they affect 10 con
slider an OUTRAGE upon ihe treaty Of $50 which
in their eyes is more sacred than the rights o
popular sovereignty and Of nationality. They
have protested at The Frankfort Dict against
thc march of German troop. INTO Sclle-wig, and
Announce that if Che integrity Of the Danish
monarchy should not be- respected by Germany,
England viii aid Denmark by force OF arms.
They propose, however, 10 attempt poaceablc
solution of the question by a conference, AT
which representative, OF the Diet should be
present. a. well a. those of ihc Powers which
signed the treaties.
Tie attitude OF Louis Napoleon with regard
10 This war j.. less clear. In reply 10 the
Prince al Augu.tcDburg be- repeats hi, belief in
The principle OF naiionaltics, and assures the
Prince of Auguslenhurg, As the representative o
This principle, OF his sympathy. But he state.
at The same time, that il Denmark were op.
pressed by powerful ncighbors, public opinion
in France would incline toward her. He then
again recommends q European Congress. a, the
best means for solving thisa we'll a. every Other
complicated question.
/ IT. will thus be seen ihat two great European
, war, may ari-e out of the schlcswig-I iolsteir
! disputes one between The Governments of Aus
tria and prus ia and Che German people; and
secondly, one between Germany and England
and pcrhap, other Grand Poscrs. Both would
seem 10 loo almost inevitable.
We learn that recruiting Office for the Vol
untcer Engineers OF New-York, Col. Serselri
Regiment, now serving in the Department %
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