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Politics.] THE LEADER. 739
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WARLIKE ATTITUDE OF PRUSSIA.. The Preuss...
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VICTOR EMMANUEL'S NEW SUBJECTS. As at Mi...
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KLAPKA TO THE HUNGARIANS. We now have an...
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AUSTRIAN BANKRUPTCY. Tub Austrian Empire...
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FRENCH MODERATION IN ITALY. The Daily Ne...
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¦ GARIBALDI'S MOVEMENTS. Gaiukalih reach...
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THE KING OF NAPLES. The Neapolitan minis...
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Athens.—On tho 9th, a popular manifestat...
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NAPOLEON III. TO THE LOMIJAKDS. Tjuio fo...
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DEATH OF PRINCE METTERNICH. The Prince M...
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Nisw York.—A severe fight has taken plac...
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be fought , and it is not unlikely- that the fortune of war may turn . '
Politics.] The Leader. 739
Politics . ] THE LEADER . 739
Warlike Attitude Of Prussia.. The Preuss...
WARLIKE ATTITUDE OF PRUSSIA .. The Preussiscliee Zeitung ( official ) 'of Tuesday ,, says " The order for the mobilisation of the corps d ' armee has been issued , and that the greater proportions the events at the seat of war assume , the more serious becomes the duty of Government to place itself in such a position as may enable Prussia , in the regulation of the Italian question , to proceed in concert with her confederate German Powers in order that coming events may not take Prussia and Germany by surprise and unprepared . The German Federal Powers will also , as we hope , see in this new measure , taken in the interest of the security and position of Germany as a Power , their confidence in the circumspect initiative of Prussia realised . " A large number of promotions have taken place in the Prussian army . In addressing the new generals just appointed by him , the Prince Regent expressed a hope that they would serve him successfully and victoriously on an occasion perhaps not far distant . ———
Victor Emmanuel's New Subjects. As At Mi...
VICTOR EMMANUEL'S NEW SUBJECTS . As at Milan , Florence and Parma , King Victor Emmanuel of Sardinia has been proclaimed dictator for the time being , so also has he at Bologna , and this example will probably soon be followed at Ferrara , and even at Ancona , which cities are how likewise free from Austrian garrisons . In Milan Victor Emmanuel has published a proclamation appointing the Cavaliere Paolo Onorato Vigliani governor of Lombardy . There is also posted in every part of the city an address by the King to the people of Lombardy accepting their wishes for a union of the two kingdoms , and at the ^ ame time praising the disinterestedness of the Emperor of France . The corporation has presented addresses to the Emperor and the King expressive of the eternal gratitude of the people of Lombardy in freeing them from the wretched and degraded position they were in under the Austrian government . Meantime Chevalier Vigliani , the new Governor of Lombardy , has issued . a decree , dated the LOth , laying the same restrictions on the press during the war as were imposed in Piedmont at the commencement of military operations ! ^ A correspondent from Italy , however , writes : "It is pretty certain that all Italians are not overjoyed at the off-hand manner in which the King of Sardinia is proceeding in his work of liberation , and accepting gifts of territory from the hands of his Suzerain . There are many patriots who have not co-operated in this work of Italian independence merely for the territorial aggrandisement of Victor Emmanuel . What they desire is independence not only of the Austrians and the French , but equally so of the Piedmontese . They cry out against the sleight-of-hand—the escamotage , as they term it , by which Victor Emmanuel is coolly taking possession of IiOmbardy . Their motto is Confederation , and not Fusion . The Lombards will not be Piedmontese any more than Tuscans , or Modenese , or Parmesans , or Neapolitans ; and it would not bo surprising if civil war followed any attempt to force them into submission . "
Klapka To The Hungarians. We Now Have An...
KLAPKA TO THE HUNGARIANS . We now have an address from the pen of General Klapka , intended for distribution among those Hungarians who are serving in the Austrian ranks . The Goneral makes a vigorous reference to the yoke of Austria , and speaks of its scaffolds and bullets as the reward of love of country . Ho asks how they can consent to remain in the ranks of tho enemy , and become mercenaries of ^ tho oppressor , and ut a time -when tho heroic King of Piedmont and tho powerful Emperor of tho French are on their side . Ho calls upon them to hasten to tho Hungarian standard ¦ which has been raised in Italy , so that , in the first -place , they might tako the right part in tho war of Italian independence , and , in tho second , be ready .. to take a part in a war of indopondonco which is to be waged by the Magyar nation .
Austrian Bankruptcy. Tub Austrian Empire...
AUSTRIAN BANKRUPTCY . Tub Austrian Empire , as anticipated , is already driven to extraordinary measuros of financial expediency . The interest of the national loan will not any longer bo paid in cash , but at the option of tho holder , either in bank-notes , on which ho will roeeivo a premium of 25 por cent ., or in oxclioquer bonds , redeemable five years after tho coupon of tho loan for which they are paid has become duo , with compound interest , amounting altogether to 28 per cent . for this period . The coupons , will , however , continuo to be received in paymont of taxos . This simply means that the Government will give one paper for the other , which it is at present unable to re , loom , the newly issued one boaring another , promise of payment either In five years , with 28 por eont intorost . or at tho as yet uncertain time when the National
Bank will be able to resume its cash payments , with 25 per cent , interest . This is virtual bankruptcy , as far as concerns the relations of the Austrian Government toone part of its creditors , wlio , being . subjects of the Empire , will for the present have to look on the capital they have invested in the loan as a sacrifice demanded from their patriotism .
French Moderation In Italy. The Daily Ne...
FRENCH MODERATION IN ITALY . The Daily News says :- "We have reason to believe that the French Government is prepared to give the new Foreign Minister of England the most complete proofs of the moderation and disinterestedness of its policy in Italy . It is ready to declare anew , that not only does it seek no territorial aggrandisement for France , but that it desires no thrones for the relatives of the Emperor , or princes dependent on France . Far from wishing to prolong the war , the desire of the French Government is that it may be short . The war has been commenced for tho liberation of Italy , and will be carried on until that object is attained , but only for the sake of the end . Should any powerful neutral—the Prince Regent of Prussia , for instance—find himself in a position to offer his mediation , the French Government would be ready to engage to leave Italy entirely to itself , after securing its independence . " Pabis . —The news of the defeat of the Derby ministry has been received with a positive explosion of joy . The result of the division in the House of Commons was known at the opening of the Bourse , and produced a most favourable effect . The Moniteur publishes a decree , appointing General Schramm superior commander of the camp at Chalons , where three divisions of infantry and one of cavalry will be assembled .
¦ Garibaldi's Movements. Gaiukalih Reach...
¦ GARIBALDI'S MOVEMENTS . Gaiukalih reached Bergamo on the 8 tlv , and is said to have had a successful brush with a small body of Austrians . On the . 9 th he came to Milan to see King Victor Emmanuel , by whom he was received in the most gracious manner . He left again immediately . An order of the day has conferred upon him the golden medal of military valour . A life pension of 5 OQ francs is always granted to . those who are deemed worthy of such an honour . General Garibaldi was at Brescia up to the evening of the 12 th . Urban ' s corps quitted Coecaglio on the morning of the 13 th , and' appears to be retiring to Orzinovi . The Southern Tyrol is menaced by Garibaldi ' s corps , which is every day becoming more formidable . The Austrian Committee of Defence for Botzen has issued a proclamation for the defence of the Tyrol .
The King Of Naples. The Neapolitan Minis...
THE KING OF NAPLES . The Neapolitan ministry has again been modified : some of the most incompetent and unpopular of the old ministers have been removed , and new elements introduced . A recent letter contains the following : — "If my information is correct , an amnesty is already prepared , not signed , which will liberate 118 political prisoners . There will be an abolition of the ' attendibili , ' who amount to , perhaps , 60 , 000 in the kingdom , and are liable to be arrested at any hour by order of the police . The exiled will be permitted also to return on their demand . Such is thcrepprt of what is likely to be published thiscveningor Monday , and which comes to mo from a good source . Other changes in the ministry are expected , and tlie King seems to be yielding to the influence of FHongierl . [' Nevertheless arrusts continue for political offences . —
Athens.—On Tho 9th, A Popular Manifestat...
Athens . —On tho 9 th , a popular manifestation took place before the French embassy in celebration of the victories in Italy . The ambassador , in addressing the crowd assembled before his hotel , said , that he would not fail to communieato to the Emperor the sympathies of Greece . An , otlior demonstration by the students hue taken place , who called for public prayers to heaven for victory to tho allies , and the peoplo surrounded the church with loud acclamations . On the occasion of tho closing of tho Chambers , tho King declared that ho would follow tho advice of tho protecting Powers without forgetting tho honour of liis country .
Napoleon Iii. To The Lomijakds. Tjuio Fo...
NAPOLEON III . TO THE LOMIJAKDS . Tjuio following proclamation has been published at Milan : — " Tho fortune of war has conducted mo to the capital of Lombardy . Lot me toll you why I am hero . When Austria unjustly attacked Piedmont I resolved to sustain the King of Sardinia my ally . Tho honour and interests of Prance made this my duty . Your onomios , who are my onomios , have ondoavourod to diminish tho sympathy which exists throughout all Europe for your cause by trying > to persuado tho world that I am carrying on this 1 war only for personal ambition , or to aggrandise the territory of France . If there aro mon \> -uo do not
understand their epoch , I am not of the number . In the enlightened state of public opinion which prevails , men are greater by the moral influence which they exercise than by barren conquests , and this . moral influence I seek after with pride , in contributing to emancipate one of the most beautiful parts of Europe . Youj ; reception has already proved to me that you have understood nie . I do not come here with any preconceived plan to dispossess sovereigns , nor to impose my own will upon you . My army will only occupy itself with two things—to combat your enemies and to maintain internal order . It will place no obstacle in the way of a free manifestation of your legitimate wishes . Providence sometimes favours nations like individuals , in giving them occasion to rise suddenly to greatness ; but it is on condition that they have the virtue to profit by it . Profit , then , by the fortune which is offered you . Your desire of independence , so long expressed , so often deceived , will be realised if you show yourselves worthy of it . Unite , then , for one sole object , the enfranchisement of your country . Seek military organisation . Hasten all of you to place yourselves under the flag of King Victor Emmanuel , who has already so nobly shown you the path of honour . Remember that without discipline there is no army , and animated with the sacred fire of patriotism , be nothing to-day but soldiers . To-morrow vou will be free citizens of a great country . " Done at the Imperial quarters , at Milan , the 8 th of June , 1859 . . " Napoleon . "
Death Of Prince Metternich. The Prince M...
DEATH OF PRINCE METTERNICH . The Prince Melternich , Duke of Portella , died at Vienna on Saturday List , Hu was born at Coblentz on May 15 , 1773 , aud consequently was in his 87 tli year . The Prince received his education at Strasburg and Mayence . Wlien he attained his 21 st year he was made Austrian Ambassador at the Hague ; and at the Congress of Rastadt he repi'esentcd the interests of the Westplialian nobility . During the opening years of the present century he was successively ambassador at Dresden , Berlin , and Paris . While filling the latter appointment he concluded the treaty of Fontainebleau . Those were not days , however , in which treaties counted for much , and ,
accordingly ,. a few 3 'ears later—that is , in 1809—Prince Mettqrnich was obliged to leave the French capital on the breaking out of war between France and Austria , and shortly afterwards became Minister of Foreign Affairs at Vienna . In the peaee which ensued , Metternich conducted the negotiations which led to the marriage of Marie Louise with Napoleon , and led her to Paris . When war broke out again , however , between France and Austria , he was mainly instrumental in urging upon his sovereign , a policy that led to the French Emperor ' s downfall . Upon the field of Leipzig he was named Prince of the Empire as a recompense for his zeal . He presided at the Congress of Vienna , and gained at that period the great reputation for diplomatic skill which , for the next thirty years , he continued to enjoy . During . a portion of this time all the cabinets of Europe may be said to have been more or 1848 how
less influenced by his authority . In ; ever , his long reign of pflice was abruptly brought to a close . The revolution which broke out in Paris spread its influence to Vienna , and in a few hours that city was in the same position as the capital of France . The cry which arose was , that Metternich must resign , and this , after much indignant protest , he was compelled to do . The ill-feeling excited against him by tho absolutist and retrograde policy ho had always adopted was so great , that in no Austrian city could he find a secure refuge . Ho was at length obliged to quit the Continent and come to England , whore he remained until the revolutionary spirit had been sufficiently quelled , to permit him to roturn . It was not , however , until 1851 that lio returned tolas residence in Austria . Hisollioial lite , however , had ceased in 1848 , and ho never again entered upon public duties .
Nisw York.—A Severe Fight Has Taken Plac...
Nisw York . —A severe fight has taken place at tho St . Nicholas , at Now York , between Colonel Titus , tho Kansas and Nicaragua !! hero , on ono side , and Captain Anderson , 'General Wheat , together with several other Walker filibusters , on tho other . Titus , it is sa id , was set upon by some half do ^ on with loadod canos , and very badly beaten . Xno neighbourhood of Jacksonville Illinois , had been visited by ft most terrific tornado . Tho violence of tho whirlwind is described as oxecodlng anything oi the kind over witnessed , except In tho West Indies . Sixtcon persons wore reported killed , and many othors soriously injurod . Accounts from Nicaragua state that the Government were expecting another visit from Gonoral Walker , and wore propping for him . Nothing , howovor , had transpired as totho ivhoroubouta of tho renowned filibuster . Ihorc ivero rumours afloat of war botwoon Nicaragua
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Leader (1850-1860), June 18, 1859, page 7, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/cld_18061859/page/7/
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