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from the Austrian . minister and the Austrian parasites , by whom he was courted and flattered . The military occupation of Florence merely added to Lord NobmajnbyV soufees of amusement .. The white uniform '' agreeably varied the civil toilettes of his male and femafe guests , added additional brilliancy to the decorations of his drawing-rooms , and , by preventing the approach of true Italians , kept him in the dark as to what was passing around him . The only excuse which can be made for the utter niisstatements stated by him in his place in parliament , is , that it was the interest of his correspondents to deceive him , and that he was too much blinded by Austrian prejudices to perceive the deception which Mas practised upon him .
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262 Ifye ILeader mid SalurdayAnalyst . ¦'¦[ . March 17 , 1860 .
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" Address of the Pistoiese Cleugyto His Majesty Victor Emmanuel II ., otjk ei , ect King . " Sire , —The Pistojan clergy , who combine love of religion with love of the Italian country , —by the hands of one of the cathedral canons , who feels himself highly honoured in being- allowed to proclaim the evangelical word in your illustrious capital , —have pleasure in thus attesting the faithful , devout , and deep respect , which they sincerely profess towards your august person , not only as their elected and desired king " , but also as the consistent and intrepid champion of Italian redemption ; who , not insensible to -the cries of grief which arose from us , courageously risked his crown and life . " Siije ,- —You are the true and only lord ( Signore ) of the Italians , because you have done great things for them in a short time ; because , before you reigned over the Italian provinces with the sceptre and the sword , yon , succeeded , by your beneficence and love , in reigning over their hearts ; because the wish and the gratitude of the people have chosen you for their supreme ieader , nor can malignant arts or barbarous violence ever detach you from iis . " Your royal dynasty , perhaps the most ancient of the reigning powers of Europe , is certainly the most flo"ua ishing in hopefulness and life , owing to its loyal and intelligent policy , ever friendly to the people , in conformity with ancestral traditions , the ideas which it represeiits , and the sympathy which it inspires . " Son of the great forefathers who preceded yon upon the throne , far from degenerating , you have surpassed theni all in liberality and magnificence , in valour and strength in arms , and above all , in tlie boast of guiding and perseve-firigly supporting the lofty undertaking of setting free from the iron 3 ' oke of the foreigner that beautiful land . , " Che Apennin parfce , il mar clrcondn e 1 'AIpe . " To ihe cry of Savoy in the thirteenth century Count Odoarpo rallied his troops and routed his enemies . This cry has-resounded during the revolution of ages , and ever preserved the honour of the Italian arms inviolate . Repeated by you to your daring 1 ' bands in the fervour of recent heroic . deeds of arms , it sufficed to put our ancient and formidable oppressor to fatal confusion and rout . The blood-stained fields of Goito , of Pastrengo , and of Custoza covered you with youthful and true glory ; but at Palestro and San Martino so refulgent were y . oiir bravery nnd intrepidity that the famous hero of Saint Qtientin must have looked with envy from the celestial spheres upon the laurels which you gathered with , noble pride in the midst of your conquered enemies . , . " I f Amapevs , the so-called Conte Vejipx , boldly and chivalrously maintained the independence of the house of Savoy in opposition to the Emperor Charles IV ., you may boast of having asserted the rights of all Italy against one of the strongest and most warlike powers of Europe . If Cjhaki , es EJmmantjei , II « desired in his last moments that the dooi's of his palace should bo set open to the people , that he might enjoy tlxe sight of his ; dear subjects , you have opened the doors of your kingdom to all who have been so unhappy as to bo compelled by foreign oppression to abandon their n ' ativo soil . Italian wisdom and genius have enjoyed honour and favour under your hospitable protection , as in tlio happy time of the first Chakt . es Emwunxiix surnamed the Grenfc . " JeaJoiis guardian of the common patrimonial inheritance of konoxip and glory , appointed defender and heir of an unspotted crown and of a . stainless banner by the father who , first among kings , offered himself a eaorilico in order to render a fatal misfortune less bitter and pernicious , you with iron > vHl , derived alone from indomitable love of country , tind with that frnnk loyalty ¦ which is a characteristic of your illustrious family < cotxsoienihusly fulfilled the vow made npoji the I 6 mh qfyouv onaqnanimous father , mm proud of being 1 the first soldier of Italian in dependence , avenged the equally glorious and unfortunate disaster of Novnra , thus consoling the afflicted spirit of him who jn his remote and voluntary exile at Oporto w « p as worthy of ad nitration nnd pity as wns tho great conqueror at Saint Helena , and in the modest retirement of suffering's mv from the splendours of the throne , was ns deserving of veneration and love as Washington . " Sire , , wo priests who fenxJesBly snlnto advancing civilization , faithful to our sacred ministry , recognise in you that supremo authority which tlio gospel clinrges us to obey nnd respect . Wo regard it ns a high privilege to bo under your wise crod paternal rule . Wo well know how upright , generous , and liberal avo your intentions , and that order and justice , morality and religion , thanks to your kindnoss nnd window , will never be lost eight of . Under your sceptre , ChrislJHnity , free from bnso passions , will bo enabled to dovolopo its siiporhnmtxn principles , and cnuso their beneficial effects to be felt alike by andivicjuals and entire populations . Wliilo fulfilling 1 the , duties of <> w divine mission , wo will not forgot
those -which bind us to your sacred person and to the nation as citizens of Italy . Our fervent petitions will ascend to heaven for you , for your triumphs , and for the fulfilment of tlie supreme wish , the total freedom of Italy under your single sceptre . -. " February , I 860 . !' Here follow the nanics , nearly a hundred in munber .
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Hanover , March 13 th , 1860 . THE ministerial press of Prussia is occupied with the Upper Chamber , and from the tone of these journals it is evident how slight are the hopes entertained by the ministry of overcoming tlie opposition of the feudalists . The rejection of the bill for the reform- of the army is considered certain , for since it has become known that the Upper Chamber is resolved to oppose the measure , the natural disinclination of the people for soldiering is plainly evinced , and the feudalists may rely upon their sympathy in the opposition to the three years' term of service . Tlie measure will doubtless be ultimately carried , but not by the liberal ministry . The opposition , however , is based not upon the alterations proposed , but upon the cost . The ministers calculate the additional expense to be six million thalers , while , the feudalists aii 4 public reckon it will exceed seventeen millions . The first demand Will be the six millions , but the alterations once begun must be proceeded with , and the Chambers % yill be forced to agree to further demands , highly burthensonie to the nation , and tending to destroy the popularity of the Parliament . It . is difficult for the ^ non-military observer to decide as to whether the measure is ah absolutely necessary one or not , but this must be said of the Upper "Chamber , that it evinces ft determination not to be made a mere appendage of the . Court . The members belonging , to the opposition have displayed , during the present session , a stui-dy spirit of independence which , though perhaps ' obstructive at this moment , may afford a good example to tlie liberals in the future . On the 6 th instant , a petition from the inhabitants of Berlin was presented to the House of Representatives praying the House to :. press the consideration of the affairs of Schleswig upon the Government , and obtain from Denmark the fulfilment of the conditions guaranteed'by the Crown of Prussia . On Thursday last the Federal Diet adopted tlie proposal of tho commission upon the affairs of Holstein . The representative of Denmark immediately entered protest against any encroachments upon the prerogatives of the Danish crown . . Upon the same day the publication of the acts of the Diet was agreed to . It is the intention of Prussia to bring the question of the coast defences before the Diet , but not , as has been asserted by soir . c journals , with the view to force Hanover to accede to the Prussian plan . In the first place , it is doubtful whether the Diet would consider itself competent to decide in such a case ; and in the second place , Prussia , is hardly strong enoxogh in the Diet to carry anything against Hanover . . The aim of Prussia is , perhaps , to raise a debate upon the project , and induce Hanover to give way by bringingpublic opinion to bear upon her . Your readers know 'through your columns already that the plan of Prussia is to connect the coast towns and landing places with the grand arsenals of the interior ; and tho fortress of Minden , in Westphalia , is to become a vast military station , more particularly for the defence of the coasts , and the chief point is to connect tins place with all the ports of North German } 7 —or , ' at least , all tho ports of Prussia—? by means of railways and telegraphs . As your readers are aware , Prussia possesses , by purchase from Oldenburg , the territory on the . Gulf .. of the Jade , where a naval arsenal is being constructed . Novy , it so happens that this arsenal on the Jade cannot be connected with the arsenal of linden without cutting through n small portion of Hanoverinn territory . Hanover refuses the concession , and the Prussian plan is thereby paralyzed , not piily with rognrd to tho defence of all North Gernuuiy , but to Prussia ' s own ports . The Diet will have to examine tho whole system , as al ? o . the strategical value of the railway desired between the Jado and JVIimlen , and decide accordingly . Whatever may be the ronsons upon which tho Hanoverian Cabinet bases its refusal , tho fact that meanwhile the const of Germany is entirely exposed to the attack of an enemy , will nob tend to strengthen Hanover against tlio supriose'd designs of Prussia . With tho sole exception of tho Elector of Hessia , tho . King of Hanover is the moft unpopular prince in Germany . It is loudly asserted that he is entirely guided by his favourite , his hairdresser . It is one qomfort for tho German '• patriot that the spirit of imitation is as strongly developed in his race for good ns for bnd . Tho Austrian Government having : taken a short step in tho direction of common sowo and good government , thanks to the agitation of tho Free-trado association , wo see now other Gorman states skipping * awkwnrdly in the snmo direction ; find Oldenburg 1 , Saxony , Frankfort , and Breinon , have been malting lame attempts to introijuco " Qeioerhe Jprciheit , " freedom of handicrafts . Tho diRciiMsions upon tho subject iiro so amusing ' , that I am inolincd to regret that your valuable space debars me from affording your renders a hearty laugh at tho wisdom of tho profoundeat thinkors of tho nineteenth century . Fancy a long- ( k'bato upon th _ o question whether women should ' ' be allowed to gain thoir living- in a certain town by needlework 1 Imrigino tho polico having 1 full powers to docido how many bakers' shops arid butchers' shop ' s are required by tho inhabitants . Whal ) onn bo expected of a yoonlo that tolerates , nny encourages nnd cherislief ) such . blind fpllyr Certainly not civil liberty by their own exertions . On the ( 5 th instant was published at 'Vienna an imperial deoroo augmenting tho Council of the Empire by tho convocation periodi-
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Leader (1850-1860), March 17, 1860, page 262, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/vm2-ncseproduct2338/page/18/
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