The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-01-07

Blsmarck,s Elan ef Territorial Ahsapv x{tsn
Heartily Opposed Solid Gains from frhv-
sian Rule--Hanovcrians Flying FrClA the
New ConscriptIsn- Communicnsioa v On New
York-The Unity Movement. &c.
HADuRa, Dc, u, 1884.
N my last sttsr referred 70 the din3cuitses that
seemed TO lie In Tho way Of peaccahle and friendly o.
luton OF the various questions bkweeE tho Prussian
government and the newiy annexed States. The pro-
gross Of events docs not regret 10 say remove anxiety
Although Hesse Casssl has accepted with somehing like
thankfulnes the delverancs which Prussia hasbroueht
from the tyranny Of the Electes hys number OF the
Hanoverans hate the PrussiAus with mortal hatred;
and Bismarck'a policy instead Of endeavorng to aay
feelings which, however ufeless least natura
70 bean 10 the direction Of severity tho cursee
not loud but Deep which mustered all SIDES bode
good fof the future This state or things is on many
accounts TO be regretted for impartial spectator can
entertain doubt that Prussxn occupation and influence
though ~vor'ng somewhat OF tyranny, viii be highly
beneficial TO Hanover
In the matter OF promoting railway communication
the hate government very dilatory Partly from
intense jealousy Of Hamburg and partly from consu
onal obectcns 70 progress no facilities could be OBJ
tancd for rapid communication with the imporantfree
town of Bremen the south OF Germany in general.
Since the destruction Of the bridge temporarily con-
sructed by Napoleon for military purposes the Ham.
burgers have wished for direct communication with
HaTburg, on the Hanoverian branch of the Elbe, by
bridges; but they have met with constant opposition.
THIS WORK VIII, however, soon De Accomplished unu0r
the auspices Of Prussia and the opening of moro direct
road TO the south by asine from Hamburg to Paris via
Bremen will have most beneficial effect the trade Of
the surrounding country Trepeat therefore, that s
very much TO be regretted thar the hearty cooperation
OF all in the development of such fine country, should
% hindere 6y any want OF common sense on one side
Contrary to general expectation the Prussan govern
men have called out all thcso Hanoverans capable Of
military service born in the year ls43 thus extending
the rule which obtains In Prussia Of enrolling only those
who have reached their twenty.frst year l0may be
tvAoip
for les than the customary three years. aodnca-
lion Of the general rule should have been made In the
case Of country which had been accustomed only to the
far easier system OF CONSUMPTION by lottery, pracsed
In France Since the incorporation Of Hanover large
meP sUssa e
ing which awaited them and ~ there seemed 10 be =
probability that very few young mon would be left,
strong force Of Prussian officers visited the steam
ship Hansa previous 10 her last departure from Bremen
for New York, and arrested very largo number Of
The Prsssan system, a. your readers are doubtless
aware, admits Of excuses all, whether princes
peasants must serve; but however beneficial this
be In cases like tho recent campaign, acts most inu
rousv on the business prospects OF young mon At the
most important Of their lives RI should be ex-
planned that persons IN easy circumstances shorten
their time to one year by paying their own expenses
and receiving no paw.
now lins OF steamers from Bremen to Now York.
the North American Loyds will commence fortniehty
trips In March next. Several very fine vessels have
been purchased and from the arrangements which have
been made there to,beeve that the very
ror Hamburg line viii meet With formidable competi
ton.
This reminds me Of the man who has done than
anyone else here for communication with America
Robert NJ. Sloman, the wealthiest Of many ship
owners. possessing feet OF about fifty fine vessels.
trading between Hamburg and North America Austria
lia, &c Tho slxticth anniversary OF his wedding
celebrated with great enthusiasm day two ago AZ
the result Of his long and active e adorned IL has
been with munnoent acts Of benevolence, may well
say Of hn,tnat he has gained 'Iove, honor and ODE.
At time when German unity Is sosmuch spoken
about the following extract from Lepsc periodical
The Sortet1 cannot fall 10 be interesting to those
OF your readers who synpahse with that most desr
able object After speaking of the characteristic words
Of various countries, the writer adds"The Germans
Although come restricted to bounds, others
universal In their range; for in
stance Geiorsdns Diener your obedeut servantl,
which Is chiefly used In the middle States,
Saxony Nassau, Hesse, &c, indicates lame subser
vency and want Of personalsdignity. Much COM
Gue NIGHT ra1 q not Of the party Wherever Ger
children are a. play two to be found
who show their scf.conceit in this way As they grow
70 manhood they continue the strain In other ways
and the wide diffusion of the feeling which such
preston indicates isthe chief or the impossblty
OF arranging anything in Germany, and explains the dlvi
sions which exist throughout the country. fch ktue
nc NIT must be.extrpated II German unity is TO
be anything else than name or the people Of the
United States he says --Their favorta expression Is
Go ahead" The American doesn't say, we do, II
imagine 81 Think SITS my opinion but 81 cacu-
laten by which he in certain measure forces himself
10 submit his arguments to mathematical proof In
the same spirit he adds his remarks the thas
faot" thus placing himself under tho necessity Of
proving the veracty OF his assertions All three express
sions indicate the fundamental character OF this restless
active unvisionary and decided nation