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      people , develope its capabilities at home , and maintain its independence abroad . «* ¦ To prevent the nation , in despair of . peaceful reforms , from seeking its salvation in a revolution , it is needful that one of the two great Powers of Germany should at once proceed to reform the constitution of the Band . 'Austria is not in a situation to undertake it . Her interests are not purely German . Besides , the reform of her own internal affairs engages all her

      energies , and will continue to do so for a long time to come . She will have to exert allher force to arrange her disordered finances , to improve her civil and clerical institutions , and by reforms in her system of government to stem the swelling torrent of popular dis content which threatens her in almost every quarter of her empire . Austria ' s task is already so burthensome that she cannot possibly undertake other onerous duties with any chance of a successful result . .

      the sentence : ' Mr . Sc 7 i 6 lem will arrive very soon . ' Scholem is a Hebrew word signifying Peace . The branch house at Berlin , likewise masters of the . Hebrew , were not long in doubt as to where the pith of the telegram lay , and the use of it . "

      " We therefore turn in the hour of need to Prussia , who has proved , by a voluntary change in , her system of government , that she comprehends her position with regard to the rest of Germany , and that it is her task to blend the interests of all the states with those of her own , and for that purpose she has not hesitated to make a sacrifice of prerogatives , and to accept a heavy responsibility . The policy of Prussia is identical with the interests of all Germany , let us trust that Prussia will become confirmed in the belief that a separation from the rest of Germany in the pursuit of mere Prussian objects would only lead to common ruin ; and the German people have during the past few weeks given unmistakeable evidence Of their readiness to entrust themselves to the leadership of Prussia , so soon as they can feel that clear aims , firm conduct , arid decisive action may be relied on .

      " We have seen during the last few months that . surrounded as we are by consolidated and military nations it is not wise to await the hour of danger and the outbreak of hostilities to ascertain whether the several governments of Germany are disposed to unite with energetic action for a . common cause . "We require a federal compact which will afford security for unity of action at all times and on all

      . "A great part of Germany—and we , too—cherish the hope that Prussia , during the present interval of peace , which we fear will not be of long duration , will take the initiative towards establishing a united and free federal constitution . She will be undertaking a difficult task , but she will bear in mind that by strengthening Germany she is protecting herself . She will also cling to the hop e that by a loyal and resolute policy she will in the end overcome all resistance , and the obstacles which oppose the accomplishment of our patriotic desires .

      " The German federal states will have to submit to many sacrifices by the establishment of a more consolidated system ; they will , however , hardly fail to remember that , in the present critical state of Europe , a consolidated Power is not only necessary for . Germany in general , but that the very existence of the several states is at stake without it . " Surrounded by autocratically governed and militarily organised states , the people of Central Europe can only preserve their existence and independence by a stricter organisation and consolidation .. And it is better to transfer a part of their prerogatives to another German federal power , than to be deprived of both prerogative and country by Kussia

      or France . " Great are the perils of Europe and Germany , and prompt resolutions alone can save us . We hope and pray , therefore , that Prussia will no longer hesitato to appeal to the patriotism of the Governments , and to the national spirit of the peoples , and take ateps without delay , to summon a United German Parliament , and concentrate the military and political strength of the whole German people boforo fresh conflicts break out and find an unprepared and disunited Germany a tempting prey . " The patriotic spirit of the entire German people will support Prussia in this task . Political opinions , . and party aims will be made subordinate to tho practical requirements of tho period and the common

      weal . We hope also thnt tho Governments will not discountenance ft national movement directed to a peacoful reform , at a time when the German people are ready for any sacrifices , to obtain a constitution for a united fatherland , securing individual rights and free development n , t home , and independence and respect abroad . " As a slight refreshmonfc after tho foregoing , perhaps tho following anecdote may not come amiss , Under the heading , " What ' s the use of llobrow ?" tho JBrcaluu Gazette relates tho following t— " A well known Parisian financier of tho tribe of Benjamin 1 » eald tp have been aware ot tho preliminaries of peace some days boforo tho fapt was announced to tho world . Wishing to inform tho branch houso nt Berlin of tho Important event , and not daring to trust U tp thq silent wire , ho addod to a telegram

      916 The Leader. [Ko. 489. Aug. 6, 1859.

      916 THE LEADER . [ Ko . 489 . Aug . 6 , 1859 .

      To The Editor Of " The Leader." Wakefiel...

      TO THE EDITOR OF " THE LEADER . " Wakefield , 1 st Aug ., 1859 . Sir , — Men of common sense and ordinary understanding have yet to learn that every man who is blessed or cursed with a brother-in-law is accountable for the acts of that relative . It may be perfectly clear to the editorial sense , or even to the sense of journeymen leading article "writers , but I say it is still very doubtful to the mass of men . You say Mr . Bright is accountable for the acts of Mr . W . H . Leatham , because he is his brother-in-law ; and you say that Mr . Xeatham was " bred at the feet of our political Gamaliel , " and that he is a " very Brightite of the Brightites . " TMs is all

      erroneous assertion . Mr . Leatham is a "Brightite , " I wish he were ; and I think you ¦ were in duty bound to ascertain Mr . Leatham ' s political opinions before assailing him and Mr . Bright as you have . If you had taken the trouble to read Mr . W . H . Leatham ' s address , on being requested to become a candidate for the representation of Wakefield , you would have found that he distinctly stated that he was not a . follower of Mr . Bright , Mr . Leatham is a fine noble-hearted gentleman , as every one will say who knows him . Unfortunately , at the late election some of his friends

      fell into a trap deliberately laid for them . The Tories ^ feeli ng their weakness , arid openly confessing that they did not expect to win , except by bribery and intimidation , ordered the disreputable characters , who gave evidence in London , to obtain money from the Liberals by any means ; if it were not offered , they were to . induce offers , so that if the Tories were defeated , the so-called bribes ( for you will observe that none of the worthies voted for Mr . Leatham ) could be made the ground of a petition . They did their work , and , I presume , did it satisfactorily , for it is well known they were liberall ypaid for it .

      You likewise fall into another error—Mr . Leatham is not a Quaker , but a member of the Church of England . lam one of your yew readers who know Wakefield , and a few of the Tory doings in the Borough for a few years past , and / certainly think almost any means are justifiable to get rid of this Tory incubus that is destroying us . The very dirt and destitution and decay you name have been caused by Tory rule . I shall feel obliged if you will insert this in your next number as a slight reply to your leading article . —I am , & c , A Sdbscribkr from the first number .

      The Air Of The Isle Of "Wight Has Been F...

      The air of the Isle of "Wight has been found so beneficial , that the Duchess of Kent has determined to remain there . Norris Castle has been taken as a residence , and the duchess , with her own household , will take possession on the 15 th or 17 th of August . Sir Robert Smirke has resigned his place among the Forty Academicians . He has for some years past retired from the active duties of his profession . The enactments relating to the copper coin of the realm are extended to coin of mixed metal by a Government bill just introduced into the Lower House of Parliament . TJie Archbishop of Canterbury lias collated the Rev . Egorton Hammond , formerly curate of Chovening , to the rectory of Sundridgo , vacant by the death of the Eov . II . Lindsay . The Grand Duke Constantino will arrive in this

      country in August , and take up his residence at Hyde . The Grand Duchess Mary , sister of the Emperor , is expected daily at Torquay , whero two elegant villas have been retained . Her two sons , Prince Eugene and tho Due do Leutchenborg and suite , are awaiting her arrival . Several Jiussian nobles are daily expected . —Court Journal . The totnl amount of tho public debt of India , as it stood on the 1 st of May , 1858 , was 00 , 704 , 084 * . of which 87 , 827 , 715 * . bpro interest . Tho total debt on tho 1 st of May , 1834 , was but 32 , 208 , 887 * . The Carnatio and other funds on whioh interest is paid now amount to 5 , 860 , 3741 .

      Tho copyright of tho JEmpire , a daily paper published in Sydney , Now South Wales , was rocently sold by auction for 0 . 500 Z , Tho King of the Belgians on Monday received jvt a . solemn audience at Brussels tljo Marquis d'Antonini , minister of tho Two Sioilios , who pi'Csontod his credentials from tho prosont king , accrediting 1 him anew in that capacity . Prinoo Jerome , tho Emperor ' s unolo , is said to bo suffering 1 sovoroly from gout , which appoars to threaten the stomach . Prince Napoleon and tho Princess Mathilde arc lu constant attendance on their father .

      Literature.

      LITERATURE .

      Literary Notes Of The Week

      LITERARY NOTES OF THE WEEK

      W The Duke Of Devonshire Has Had The Rar...

      w THE Duke of Devonshire has had the rare " Hamlet " of 1604 lithographed in fac-simile , as a companion to the copy of 1603 . Only forty copies were worked , and these have been carefully distributed to important public libraries , and to a few literati , so that the fac-similes will be as scarce as the originals ; being deposited , however , in publie collections they will be accessible to all Shakes - perian scholars . The lithograph has been executed by Mr . Netherclift , under the superintendence of Mr . Payne Collier , being transferred by photograph . Messrs . Groombridge are about to publish a newwork , illustrative of business matters , with the title of "Under Bow Bells : A Ctiy Book for all Readers . " By John Hollingshead . The author is already popular as one of the readiest of our periodical writers , his papers being frequently referred to and quoted ; the unjust anonymous system has prevented his acquiring that reputation in his own name which his talents deserve and will command , now he is about writing under his proper designation .

      It is with much regret we have to announce tho death of Mr . Bayle St . John , which event took place on Monday morning , at his residence in Grove-endroad . Mr . St . John was well known in . the literary world , as the author of " Two Years ' Besidcnce in a Levantine Family / ' and , within a recent period , " Purple Tints of Paris , " " Life of Montaigne , " several other works of high pretensions and acknowledged literary merit . In addition to a large circle of friends , he has left a widow and two children to mourn his loss . M . Loon Luvy , well known as a dramatic author under the name of Brunswick , died , a few days ago , at Havre at the age of fifty-four . His principal works were "Le Postilion de Lonjumcan , " "La Promise , " and '' La Foire aux Idues "—the last a satire on the men and events of the revolution of

      1848 . . ' ¦ The Critic says : — " The great ' Adam Bede' secret is fit length thought to be discovered , and the author is not . William and Mary Howitt , nor yet Mr . Joseph Liggins , but simply a Miss Mary Ann Evans , already known in this strong-minded generation as the translator of Struuss ' s ' Life of Jesus . ' Very ' well ; and , assuming that to be so , what then ? And why all this mystery ? " Froni Paris we also learn tluit M . Avrigny , who for three years Wrote the . dashing fcuilletons in the AssembUc Natioiutlc , died tho other day in an . hospital here , and was buried without a single person being aware—or , at any rate , bciny prosont , either at his bedside or his funeral . " When tho

      paper was suppressed by Louis Napoleon ( says a correspondent of the Telegraph ") , poor Avrigny ¦ vyas tln'ovrn upon the cold , wide world ; and in u few months , after suffering all the pangs of hunger and disappointment ,- is carried to his grave in it jumper ' s coffin . Whore are all the unfortunate writers who have been deprived of bread in like manner ? " A well-known literary man of Vienna , M . Hauerle and his wife , it is stated , have been for some days missing , and nobody knows anything of their whereabouts . In consequence , the publication of a theatrical paper of that city , which was edited by M . Bauorle , has been interrupted .

      jMossrs . Hachettc and Co ., have lately published a remarkable volume , containing nearly 1 , 900 pages , entitled " A Universal Dictionary of Practical Life . ' It forms one of tho excellent scries to which tho Dictionaries of Philosophical and Practical Science , and Vapereau ' s Contemporary Biography belong , and contains a vast amount of tisoful matter . Iho now volume in question is by M . G . Bulozo . *« o matters . treated of are religion , education , legislation , administration , finances , industry , ft » d commerce , domestic and rural economy , modiclnc ? , exercises , and amusements . class

      The announcement is made of n new weekly journal called tho Steam Ship Chronicle , devoted especially to the record of all tltut relates to tho progress and prosperity of steanf navigation . Some ol tho special objects to whioh it will bo devoted arc :- — To condenso andarrangon . il tho informutiun rospooting steam navigation at homo and abroad for prosont and futuro roforonco j to glvo grantor prominence and individuality to stoam ships , by Bopnrating t ' " froni tho great mass of sailing vessels , with which they ar 4 at prosont so mixed up as to bo fbund wun grout difficulty ; and to supply tho stoam' shipping interest with a convenient medium of record « nu publicity as to arrivals and sulllngs , and a ohanno ibr making known their wants and grievances , ana publishing all information llkoly to bo useful .

  • Citation
    • Leader (1850-1860), Aug. 6, 1859, page 16, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/cld_06081859/page/16/