The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-09-17
GERMANY.

nnereAse Of Political ExcitemCnt-BismaPckss
OSese Retlremens-The Minister Of Inssruc-
sAop-Active Military Preparntion-Deaths
1. the Arny-Consresses Cropping Up.
BERLIN, Sept 3, 1858.
The Usedom- La Marmora affair il stin the promi-
nent topic in all political journals. 1t is served up
o. the piece de resistance. and new points daily dis
covered furnish ample material for discussion.
which grows more animated with the political en-
Orogiio produced by the osclating French policy,
the coquetry Of Louis Napoleon with Italy and Spain,
the hidden luminosity of the Austrian Premier Beust
against Prussia and the never slumbering Oriental
question.
This Usedom despatch has brought up the query
again whether the war Of 1866 had been provoked
by Austria or by Prussia The ministerial press Of
Vienna charges 1t all upon Prussia, fully
ignoring that Austra's obstinate refusal TO
come 10 settlement concerning the conquered
duchies OF Seheswig Hostein left Bismarck no other
choice than the sword. 1t ignores, too, that Aus
tras basty armament and its treaties with the South
German States were eminently calculated to bring
on the war; II will not do at all to bother your read
ers with intricate political views, a synopsis OF
which, just in the present position OF affairs, would
hi volume SO much may be said that political
excitement is certainly the increase all over the
Continent. 1t is like breeze blowing simulta
ripping the surface but throwing up here and there
Ntte white caps. Still would give 1t as a firm
opinion supported by calm and cautious observers,
that the peace Of Europe Is not even threatened;
that Napoleon dares not covet the Rhine without
having first possessed himself OF Belgum that Eng
land in spite OF its stubborn sang tTOid, win
consent 10 any French tampering with Belgium. and
shat Austria is yet far too weak 10 hold reckoning
with Prussia.
You are better informed OF what is going on at
present In the council at Fontainebleau than
the press here; you will not fail in attaching impor
lance to the presence OF MN. Rouher and De Nous
her, and to the rumOr OF the Italian Premier,
Menabrea, having accepted an invitation OF Louis
Napoleon; yet Notwithstanding all this apparent
aarum the prediction is ventured upon by your
respondent that the peace OF Europe, not only for
The time being, but for goodly PERIOD is OF neces-
sity to be considered as firmly established. As to
Prussia, she still adheres to her policy OF not urging
m alliance OF the southern German States with the
Northern Confederacy. Its internal government, In
eludlng that in the conquered and annexed pro-
vinces is such that the antpathy OF Southern iber
ais to an alliance may be stated on the increase
though the Grand Duchy OF Baden is evidently pre-
pairing for the sGHo nlOTtdie.
Count Bismarck continues In retirement AT his
estate In POmerania. His health may be good,
though he politely refused to receive committee OF
Friends who lately wished TO congratulate him upon
MS recovery from the late fall from his horse lie ~
not expected to return until the beginning OF next
month; and King William has made up his bill OF
sare for spending the month Of September by accept
ing an invitation Tor next week from King John OF
fax0ny 10 witness the manGuvring OF the Saxon
army corps, TO be followed the 9Th and 10th by
Held man'euvres OF his own guards, reviews OF the
1eckenburg troops, thence visit to the Ebe duchies
the danse towns, &c. and for the last week OF Sep
TENDER meeting in Berlin with his imperial
nephew, the Russian Emperor: AFTER which
he may go to Baden Baden, where his con-
sorts birthday goth inst.) is to be celebrated.
The Official provincial correspondence intmates
that the session OF the Prussan Diet VIII commence
carly IN November, thus allowing two months for de-
hberatlng upon the budget of 1868. storm OF IN
dipnation Is brewing against Herr Won Muller, the
Minister Of Pubic Instruction, who is waging war
OF intolerance against teachers and educational in
situations. The national liberals VINO have been ali
along irm supporters OF the Bismarck Cabinet, are
justly incensed against Herr Won Muhlcr who auto
Graf Ike shuts up schools aud deposes teachers in
matters OF orthodox religion they do not dance ac-
cOrdiig TO his pipe.
Count Won Eulenburg the Minister of the Interior,
Mas already started for Schleswig Iiostein to pave
the way for his MaJesty's visit.
1t Is not saying too much to call the Prussian War
Department under Herr Won Room the most active
OF all the others. The unity OF the North German
army has been advanced another Important step by
Amounting To n comple,e fusion of Inc force Of the
latter with the Prussian army, and the same conven
ton holds good with regard TO the troops OF Meek
lmburg- Strelitz considerable difference must be
noted In these military treaties since 1865 when
compared with those Of 1888, for the latter
contain no such condition and are essentially re-
pnnciation OF sovereign authority over the army OF
such or such country. Brunswick and Saxony are
the only two states OF the coniederacy which have
not yet entered into the Prussian bargain and the
officers OF both are loud IN their clamors TO De pui
npon the same footing as their colleagues,
whose pay, pensions, advancement &C, are
far better than theirs Surprising that BrunswcS
and Saxony follow suit the whole North German
BuDd army will he Prusslau though paid out Of the
treasury OF the confederation. This queer state Of
affairs does not contribute TO general sympathy
Prussans. IL ~ true that somewhat similar siua-
tion exists with regard to postal and Geographic
administration, but here the nature Of treaties be-
tween two states IL more visible ana no essential
sovereign prerogatves are affected As long ~ the
PrussIan government institutions continue TO oder
nothing whatever seductive aud represent, a. they
have done for the last six years an irrational system
OF absolutism, oppression and annoyance, II VIII he
no use to think or speak OF "a united fatherand.
The official sanitary returns OF the Prnssan army
show for the month OF June 1876 deaths, out OF winch
10 suicides and 81 sudden demises, with
out any previous medical treatment. The
latter category are undoubtedly cases OF sun stroke
which have fearfully increased In July and August,
when the heat was the greatest, without the least
abatement in the exercises and marches The or
Ranlzaton OF the Prussian North German artillery
with four and six pound rified guns H. now complete.
All artilerists horseback and the drivers carry
Q pistol; those on foot are provided with a needle
gun. The fortAcation artillery consists OF rned six,
twelve and twentyfour Founders, smooth bore
eix and twelve Founders, seven twenty-five anu
City FOUNDER hOwitzers and mortars. The siege
train IL equally provided with from seven to nlty
FOUNDERS and all caibres are literally supplied with
DomDs, RrcUaues, NC., eNceptint shfdp-
mel. Two improvements OF the needle gun are con-
sidered OF great importance. The one by Lieutenant
Won RAINBOW. allows Of fifteen well aimed shots with
An q minute the other greatly Increases the force
and velocity Of the projectile by connlng the action
OF the powder during explosion IN the inner chan-
her. Considerable improvements have been made
In the Conmlssariat Department.: also the equip
ment Is to undergo some changes for the better the
heavy helmet aud thick cloth garments having been
found too oppressive during exercise and the cause
OF death through fatigue and heat
Several monitor turrets are IN course OF construC-
eon ard intended for the Rhenish foriresses. while
the plan for enarging the fortress of Mayence aud
direct railroad communication between the for
dresses Of Magdcburg ana Erfurt has been naily de-
fcrmnet upon. other Qualifications are being
erected az the harhor OF Pillau and, without enter.
ing into further details, ~ N TO Ice remarked that
unwearied activity Is prevalent in every branch of
Prussa's military department.
Ia turning our attention TO the vacations or peace
We have 90 note that congresses now seem
~ be the rage. In brunswick, for instance.
we have firemen's Congress- in Lcipsc, one