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      Tuscany Axd Piedmont, ' ' Itaxy Has Neve...

      TUSCANY AXD _PIEDMONT _, ' ' _Itaxy has never oitered so hopeful and encourag- ifig ' a SDectacle since the Lombardian League of ¦ ei ght centuries ago as at the present moment , h < rweve _^ bold _. nd ° paradoxical _tlfe assertion may .: ¦ ¦ . sound when the actual _difliculties and perplexities of the Peninsula are considered . The Italians have reason for self-gratulation and _thankfulr ness to Providence that their country is at length submissive to the laws of national attraction , and that her provinces are disposed spontaneously to hold out the hand to each other . How many of her wisest and most talented sons have counselled , urged , and foretold such union , yet have to their _aA $ day suffered the pain of seeing municipal egotfsm reject all association , and dissipate the tnost powerful and valuable forces of Italy . In vain was the home of the Italian family definitely indicated and circumscribed by nature : in vain was the strikinff resemblance of a single family . im- pressed upon their countenances , marking them . , distinctly as brothers . The brothers disputed with each other for mastery at the domestic hearth , and each thought only of pleasing _himseK Well would it have been if they had gone no further ; but domestic discord produced _^ rivalry and the lust of gain . Each sought to enrich him- self at the _expanse of his brother , and the stranger stepped in to enjoy a share of the spoils . Hap- i . plly , however , this state of things may be looked upon-as departed .. The brothers have repented Of their unfraternal conduct , and are willing to share the domestic patrimony in common . The i family _reunions now include Lombardy , Pied- _, mont , Tuscany , and the DuchieSj and there is no > ¦ doubt , will , in time , embrace aU the other branches ; . ; ¦ onhe _^ !• mark _^ these indications of sociality which were ,. denied to the longmg desires of Dante , Petrarch , \ Macchiavelli , and Alfieri . How gladly would they have made any sacrifice to witness it in their I times ! Europe , which has for some months past looked upon the noble conduct of Central Italy with admiration , must now be convinced that the Pen- insula ardently desires union . The reception of the Tuscan _deputation by the Piedmontese Go- _vemment and . _people proves that the desire is equally strong in northern Italy as elsewhere _^ It has been clearly demonstrated that what the Tus- cans desire , the Piedmontese , the Genoese , the Lombardians , the Modenese , and the _^ Romagnoli also desire . Italian union _iu already Unanimously demanded from the Alps to the Appenines , and its realisation is only a question of time ; whether to- day or to-morrow , matters not ; sooner or later , we doubt not it will take place . During the weeks whicfi have elapsed since the peace of ViUafranca the situation of Italy has decidedly improved . _Tiednaont , by her mo / al in- _tluence alone , has made a far larger conquest than that she made by her arms united with those of France . Though this conquest redounds highly to the honour and good sense of Italian patriotism , and though a certain portion of credit may be due to the present Piedmontese Government , yet it ought in all fairness to be looked upon . as the work of the late Minister , Cavour , who had led the way for it . To him chiefly must be ascribed the main- tenance of those enlightened and liberal institu- _tions which render PiJdmont the object of jealousy and _dceadto # despotic sovereigns , and of hope and desire , to their oppressed subjects . It will be con- fesaed that Italy ' s path to unity and indep < jndence lies through briars and thorns , and can only bo traversed at great cost and effort . It is very doubt- fui if the jealousy of other nations will suffer them to stand quietly by and voluntarily submit to her becoming the important power which the union of her various States would makeher Then it seein _^ s hardlv SSSibS to _bScoSwse than that both _Uaraiy possible to _tieijeve otherwise than that both Emperors are in reahty bent upon keeping her in subjection—at all events , to such an extent that hex * condition shall arouse no envious repinmgs , and awaken no lofty aspirations after political ana social freedom among -their own people . Again , it is , little likely that her deposed princes will re- eignedly shut themselves up like monks of La 9 . _Trapped leave others in peaceable enjoyment of their thrones and make no sian of ' roiraininff their _KdorakSons T _£ BW fl hSdA _™ _SS _^ _ra _?? n « if _«? i _* i " _i _*^ ono " ftI i _^ Austrian powers , 3 S _£ ?• and V t , ? _T a _. d _^ nft 9 tlf' _*"" _, _»« ° _^ t 0 _, tlw « _1 ¦ M - ° A i tha < i _^ ound , no doubt , that _trnngs , arc permitted to remain undecided week www weofc as is tho case at present . They obvi-

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      ously hope the delay will develope dissatisfaction , mistrust and disunion among those who now mani- fest so harmonious and fraternal a desire for com- bination ; and they indefinitely prolong the tedious formalities connected _* ith the _segment of the treaty of Villafranca that party divisions and agitations may reduce the country to such a state of anarchy , or at least of disorder , as may justify foreign intervention . Much political tact energy _* and experience are demanded on the part of the Piedmontese Minister for Foreign Affairs in making the necessary arrange- _ments to maintain order in the newly-acquired possessions of Victor Emmanuel , and to defend , if need be , the territory unconditionally offered to Sardinia _^ provisionally accepted by the king The Sardinian Government has acted in the wisest and most prudent manner ; the Tuscan Assembly has shown equal _prudence and moderation in not voting for immediate annexation with Piedmont , but only establishing the principle and emppw- eringits Government to take the initiative diplo- matic steps for its realisation . A somewhat more decided attitude may , perhaps , be necessary , in order that Tuscany may realise her wishes . As far as she is _concert all poliey . would seem the one best adapted to present circumstances . VV ere her own territory alone concerned , her wise , brave , and devoted Lajaticos , Kidolfis , Capponis , Peruzzis , Salvag- notis , and Matteuccis would little hesitate to strike the decisive blow which should either make them ' free of foreign interference or replace them be- neath the yoke of tyranny _, But it is not Tuscany alone on whom would re- coil the penalty of unsuccessful rashness and unity now begun , she feels ; ¦ . »> step _mustvolun- tarily be taken which might compromise the safety of those with _wliom she _^ so ardenttly desires to become connected . . The situation of Piedmont between the Austrian and the French powers is of so perilous a nature , that it would not do to com- promise her by impatiently urging on affairs to a crisis for which she would be held responsible , Piedmont , as the nucleus of liberty in Italy , is the point around which are centred the dearest hopes and aspirations of Italians , and the Tuscanswould deserve ill of their Modenese , Parmesan , Romag- nob , and other Italian brethren , were they to do anything to compromise her safety and pros- perity _, While the great question of the adjust- ment of the Italian . States is pending , and it is tm- certain if it will be effected by means of the present conferences , by a congress , or by another war , the position of the rulers in Italy is anything but enviable . Hitherto the Provisional Govern- ments have been conducted in a way to command respect and admiration ; each day _tiat they exist adls to _. the proof of W ripeness A Italy forliberal institutions , and developes the capacity and energy of her diplomatists and the order and self-control of her people . Whatever may be the issue of the present situation of affairs , the Italian family will have made no inconsiderable progress towards the ultimate attainment of their natural and holy wish for friendly and fraternal alliance and Unity .

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      ^ Qermany. Sept. 14th, 1859.—Tho Agitati...

      _^ QERMANY . Sept . 14 th , 1859 . —Tho agitation in favour of unity and centralisation , viewed through the columns of the journals , would appear to be gaining intensity » _nd widening its cirolo from day to day . Town af town is proqlaminfi its adhesion to the pro- gramme of Eisenach , the list of signatures testifying *? tnQ _universality of the desire , for they include f 1 _^ _nftmea A <> f all rank 8 and classes of tho town popu- latIons * _, A _, ; 9 _ual obswver might , from this circum- stanco ho led to the belief tha , t there really was a univor ' _sal _agitation afoot , and that a _etrong public opinion oxiated which _rauat be listened to , but a closer examination would show that the peasantry , who form so large a portion of the German popula- tlon , raise no voice In the matter at all , and that with the exception of Honover the town ' s loudest in * neir declarations are but of second rate importance ; , _SSS _™" v ? 1 n ! f ?* » a 8 fft f _^ _ns I can aee , ia confined en- tiroly to the towns s tho agricultural population is _* u . it 0 Bil . ont ftnd pa 88 lve > Indeod _« _»« attempt to ftgltato t _j , 0 peasantry of any part of Germany would bo fruitless , for _deWrrod , aS the entire people are , from pubUe discussion , they can only obtain a Go- _vernmontal view of political questions through the shackled press and their licensed teachers . So long

      ^ Qermany. Sept. 14th, 1859.—Tho Agitati...

      as taxes are moderate , markets good , and weather I seasonable , _^ patriotic politicians -will never succeed I " > c _* cit _™ e ' _*} _£ ** ' * _K ? ° a _u _^ _u" _? 8 ub J ects - The I _^^ he command of _ilTmtLirit _^ _ZTtT try Y m > I ¦ _££ _& _££££ * _£ J _^ _JS _^^ SdS _^ S' I the citi 2 ens down . I presume it is the instinct _^ I feeimg if not the certain knowledge of this which I enables the princes to watch the present agitation I with such perfect equanimity . . Only , one _-sovereign . I has considered it worth while to break the silence I anu raise a warning finger . On the 26 tli ult . a de- I putation from Emden waited upon his Majesty , the I King of Hanover , at Norderney , where the Court is I *** _y » f _*^ _S _, _? _! ! 6 _^ 1 _^;^ present aft I _gg _™^ _eS _^ _thTmag _^ _trateTf 12 _^ 5 I _^ sentiments _expressed in this address ? It has I ever been my endeavour to promote the happiness I of all my subjects as far as lay in my power- I more especially have I directed my attention to the' I welfare of the town of Emden . I have therefore a I right to expect that the burgesses and their _represent I tatives assist me in my exertions , and not oppose I me and ray Government as they have lately done , I by joining in that declaration lately put forth by I some of my subjects , and by proclaiming their adhe- I I _| g * gf _^^ i _^^ I fcStog ? t ? SSd _«? _S- I _£ ttention fron _/ the measures I have had in view for I the promotion of the mercantile and other interests I _© f the town . . c I This reply has produced a burst of indignation on I the part of some journals which have no circulation I in Hanover , and consequently not exposed to any loss I by the free expression of their sentiments . The I king has , however , some reason to complain , for his I government has done very much for the Frisians , I been _Kd _^^ Sg _Emlllwii _^ _SrS I the receipts % om _^ hieh hardly pay for the coals , I tKe object being to transfer the little hamlet of I Emden into a great commercial depot . The attempt I has proved a failure , but it tends to prove that the I good intentions of the king are in advance of the I capacity of his subjects . . I Although the King of Hanover is the _onlysovereign I who has uttered his opinion upon the matter , the ¦ Berlin journals published yesterday a reply gmm by ¦ Count Von Schwerm to ana _ddress , presented to the | _^^ J _*^ _^^ _JgJSto _- g _^ _JJfc I of the d | claration of Eisenach , and beseeching his I Highness to lend an ear to the cry sent up from , all I quarters of Germany . The Count ' s answer is as I follows : — "In obedience to the commands of his I Royal Highness _theHegent , I have first to thank I you for the expression of loyalty and confidence I addressed to him , and to : assure you that the love ¦ and devotion which you testify towards irussia ¦ a A Germany m general , is highly gratifying to hlm . ¦ As _* ° * 5 e P OS 1 _H ° U _^ _f _™^ _STJ rZm of ? he I _^ _* _^^ S . i t 0 PSi 0 _JSJ ! _fn I have to make the I f _"™* _± _' _oSservatos _if _^ _Sss _' _aX a _^ _noScl _^ I the justness of the conviction which has become so ¦ widely and deeply rooted , in spite of the divergency ¦ of opinions upon other subjects , that the indepen- I dence and influence of Germany abroad , and the ¦ development of her mental and material powers at ¦ home depend upon a firm and energetic combination ¦ of those powers , and such a reform of the German ¦ federal constitution as will tend to tins result . JJuc g _whUe Prussia admits the absolute _nccespty of such ¦ a _£ _X _/' _™ ° _iLh _^ _dSted by a con- I _SSitoS ? _SSeStSTtff _^ ghtV * T _$£ _Z * % 1 the consideration of what is _pos _^ i bio and attainable | at the present period . She will bo guided by her m own conviction of what , in itself , may appear tho yfl most salutary , notwithstanding the manifestations | which this sentiment of nationality has called forth . | The same respect for right and law , which rules | our internal affairs , must regulate our conduct to- , j wards Germany and our allies . Prussia will better _, a promote the interests of all Germany by pursuing J objects which hold out hopes of practical results- _d by strengthening the defences of the whole country , I >; by estabUshing I uniform system of law for all the confederated States , than by making premature i proposals for an alteration , ln the federal constitu- _w tion . Resolved , to devote _hersolf unswervingly to | _j these objects , Prussia may justly claim from all who | _, ,, have the healthy development of things In _Gornmny | . | > at heart , tho belief and confidence tliat she will , _»* m the . proper time , find tho way _ini which ' the _wjfwgj | of Prussia and Germany may bo united with tnc t | claims of duty and conscience . T _, „ I « Tho Minister of 110 Interior , K | Berlin , Sept . 12 th . _Gkait Von _Boiiw-iiw » | Last week" there was a report that tho central I | States of Germany had addressed rt note to tno l | Cabinet of Berlin , respecting the attitude _Trussift i |

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    • Leader (1850-1860), Sept. 17, 1859, page 16, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/sldr_17091859/page/16/