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      people , develope its capabilities at home , and maintain its independence abroad . "To . prevent the nation , in despair of pe aceful 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 Bund . '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 all her 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

      the sentence : ' Mr . Scholem- will arrive very soon . Scholemis 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 . "

      a successful result . " 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 , and 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 hope 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 veryexistence 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 Russia 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 hesitate to appeal to the patriotism of the Governments , and to the national spirit of the peoples , and take steps without delay , to summon a United German Parliament , and concentrate the military and political strength of the whole German , people before fresh conflicts break out and find an unprepared and disunited Germany a tempting prey . u patriotic spirit of the entire German poople will support Prussia in this task . Political opinions , and party aims will be made subordinate to the practical requirements ofbhe period and tho common weal , We hope also that the Governments Will

      not discountenance a national movement directed to a peaceful reform , at a time whon tho German people are ready for any sacrifices , to obtain a , constitution for a united fatherland , scouring individual rights and free development at home , and independence and rospeet abroad . " As a slight refreshment- after tho foregoing , perhaps the following anecdote may not come amiss . Under the heading , " What ' s the use pf Hebrew ?" the Sreslau Gazette relatos the following : — " A well known Parisian financier of the tribe of Benjamin Is said to have been aware ot the preliminaries of pea , ce some days before tho fact was announced to the . -world . Wishing tio inform the branch houeo ftt Berlin ^ of the important © vent , and not daring to trust rt to the silent wire , ho added to a tologram

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      TO THE EDITOR OF " THE IEADER , " Wakefield , 1 st Aug ., 1859 . Sib , —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 . Leatham was " bred at the feet of our political Gamaliel , " and that he is a " very Brightite of the Brightites . " This is all

      erroneous assertion . Mr . Leatham is not 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 . Leatliam ' 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 kno-ws him . Unfortunately , at the late election some of his friends

      fell into a trap deliberately laid for them . The Tories , feeling their -weakness , and 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 liberally paid for it .

      You likewise fall into another error—Mr . Leatham is not a Quaker , but a member of the Church of England . I am one of your Jew 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 Subscriber from the first number .

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      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 arc extended to coin of mixed metal by a Government bill just introduced into the Lower House of Parliament . The Archbishop of Canterbury has collated the Bev . Egerton Hammond , formerly curate of Chevening , to the rectory of Sundridgo , vacant by the death of the Rev . H . Lindsay . The Grand Duke Constantino will arrive in this

      country in August , and take up his residence at Byde . The Grand Duchess Mary , sister of the Emperor , is ejepectod daily a tt Torquay * where two elegant villas have been retained . Her two sons , Prince Eugene and tho Due de Leutchenborg and suite , are awaiting her arrival . Several Russian nobles are daily expected . —Court Journal , Tho total amount of the public debt of India , as it stood on the 1 st of May , 1858 , was 60 , 704 , 0842 . of which 87 , 827 , 7152 . bore interest . Tho total debt on tho 1 st of May , 1834 , was but 32 , 208 , 8872 . Tho Carnatio and other funds on which interest is paid now amount to 5 , 809 , 3742 .

      1 ho copyright of the Empire , a daily paper published in Sydney , Now South Wales , was recently sold by auction for 6 , 5002 . Tho King of the Belgians on Monday received at a solemn audience at Brussels the Marquis d'Antonini , minister of tho Two Sicilies , who presented his credentials from tho present king , accrediting him anew in that capacity . jPrinoo Jerome , tlio Emperor ' s uncle , is said to bo suffering' severely from gout , which appears to threaten the stomach . Prince Napoleon and tlto Princess Mathilda aro in constant attendance on their fathor .

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      . THE Duke of Devonshire has had the rare " Hamlet " of 1604 lithographed in fac-simile , as a companion to the copy Qf 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-siniiles will be as scarce as the originals ; being deposited , however , in public collections they will be accessible to all Shakesperian scholars . The lithograph has been executed by Mr . Netherclift , under the superintendence of Mr . Payne Collier , being transferredby photograph .

      Messrs . Groombridge are about to publish a new work , 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 the death of Mr . Bayle St . John , which event took place on Monday morning , at his residence in Grove-endroad . Mr . St . John was wellknown in the literary world , as the author of "Two Years' Residence in a Levantine Family , " , within a recent period , " Purple Tints of Paris , " " Life of Montaigne , " and 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 . Leon Levy , 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 > vere "Le Postilion de Lonjumeau , " "La Promise , " and *' La Foire aux Idees "—the last a satire on the men and events of the revolution of

      1848 . . . - . The Critic says : — " The great ¦ ' Adam Bede' secret is at 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 tins strong-minded generation as the translator of Strauss ' s * Life of Jesus . ' Very well ; and , assuming that to be so , what then ? And why all this mystery ? " From Paris we also learn that M . Avrigny , who for three years wrote the dashing Jeuilletovs in the

      AssembUc JVationale , died the other day in an hospital here , and was buried without a single person being aware—or , at any rate , being present , either at * his bedside or his funeral . " When the paper was suppressed by Louis Napoleon ( says a correspondent of the Telegraph ' ) , poor Avrigny was thrown upon the cold , wide world ; and in a few months , after suffering all the pangs of hunger and disappointment , is carried to his grave in a pauper ' s coffin . Where are all the unfortunate writers who have been doprived of broad in like manner ? "

      A well-known literary man of Vienna , M . Bauerlo 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 . Bauerle , has been interrupted . Messrs . Hachette and Co ., have lately published a remarkable volume , containing nearly 1 , 000 pages , entitled '<• A Universal dictionary of Practical Life . " It forms one of the excellent series to which tho Dictionaries of Philosophical and Practical Science , and Vaporoau ' s Contemporary Biography bolong , and contains a vast amount of useful matter . Tho now volume in question is by M . G . Boloze . Tno matters treated of are religion , education , logislathn , administration , finances , industry , and commerce , domestic and rural economy , medicine ,

      exorcises , and amusements . The announcement is made of a now weekly class journal called tho Steam Ship Chronicle , devoted especially to tho record of all that relates to the progross and prosperity of steam navigation . Some ot tho special objects to which it will bo devotod aro : — To condense and arrange all tho information rospecting steam navigation at homo and abroad ibr prosont and future roference-, to give greater prouunonco and individuality to steam ships , by separating thoni from tho groat mass of sailing vessels , with whloli thoy aro at present so mixod up aa to bo found wltn groafc diffloultyj and to supply tlio steam shipping interest with a convenient medium of record ana publicity as to arrivals and sailings , and a ohanno for making known their wants and grievances , anu publishing all information likely to bo usoful .

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      916 THE LEADER / [ No . 489 . Aug . 6 , 1859 .

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      v LITERARY NOTES OF THE WEEK .

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      LITERATURE .

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    • Leader (1850-1860), Aug. 6, 1859, page 916, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/vm2-ncseproduct2306/page/16/