The manifesto of the Germanic Confederation, taken in con- jiinction
with the proceedings of the powers from whom it ema- nates affords evidence that the designs of these potentates extend fa F beyond the extinction of the germs of freedom in their own .dominions. It is plain that the two powers, Austria and Prussia, which govern the measures of this Confederation, have determined, combination with Russia, and probably Holland, to wage war With the progress of liberal opinions throughout Europe. Those pqwers have levied immense forces; and their armies are assum- ing positions which indicate hostile intentions beyond their own frOntiers. We copy from the Morning Chronicle the following equmeration of the forces, and their positions.
e The Prussians have three corps, occupying the line of the Rhine, of 86,000 mien. The bulk of the Prussian army is between the Elbe and the Oder. This ariny, of which the vanguard is at Erfurt, amounts to 110,000 infantry and 201000 cavalry. There is another corps in Silesia, which has begun to march towards the Rhine. The last is yet in the Duchy of Posen. These two corps are from 75 to 76,000 men, which would make the whole Prussian army xeadyto take the field 291,000 men. The Dutch army is 110,000; so that the y which would operate against the French in the North would be 401,000. 'be Russian army, which is organizing with much precipitation, but with much idiacretion, will, on the 1st of August, amount to 179,000, on the Wartha, the aug, and the Vistula, between Beresena and the Niemen, in the environs of Màhilew, and on the line of the Dwina, under the command of Prince Piskewitsch-Warsawski. The Russian reserve, under the immediate command "Atte Emperor, is 41,100. Besides this, other corps are organizing in the en- limns of Novogorod, Kiew, 8ce. This great organization commenced on the 1ot of May, and will be completed by the 1st of August; and on the 3d of July, * Cabinet Order of St. Petersburg commanded each corps to take up the posi- tions assigned to it, such as they were in 1815, so as to be ready, in time, to support the Prussian Army."
.Here are more than half a million of troops, besides other corps -which are organizing. It is hardly possible to ascribe to them any ether destination than France,—abhorred, revolutionary France,— France, which has been guilty of the inexpiable crime of teaching the people of the Continent to be discontented with their quiet, erderly Governments; which have so long worked so well—so much to the satisfaction, that is, of the governors. The French, too, expect them; but whether the King and the people expect 'them with the same feelings, may be more than doubted. The Constitutionnel, after speaking of the prodigious armaments above nentioned, says— S., It is true, we know, that on the occasion of these movements of troops, fair protestations of love of peace, of inoffensive projects, have been sent to our Go- lrestnnent ; but we know also, that the French Cabinet,. comparing the words ADM the actions; begins at length not to be altogether convinced of the sincerity of these pacific assurances,—that recent despatches from her diplomatic Envoys- have profoundly agitated ber,—and that these circumstances, so grave, so im- minent, are at this moment the object of her whole solicitude."
The same journal declares, that "not merely the honour, the. security of the country—not merely the future, but the very ex- istence of the Revolution of July, is now at stake." The Journal' des DMats, however, speaking the sentiments of the Government, assumes another tone. According to it, Austria or Prussia may oppress the people of the German States as much as they please. That is nothing to France ; France knows nothing about the Ger- man People. We know only Princes in Germany"—sueh are its words—" we know nothing of the People. The States are repre- sented externally by Princes; it is with them only that we ought to concern ourselves."
Regarding Louis PHILIP as the constitutional monarch of a people who achieved freedom by a :revolution, and called upon him to administer their affairs, such language is inconceivable. But, unfortunately, it seems that LOUIS PHILIP can no longer be regarded in that light. He would fain, if he could, sink the Revolution and all its consequences, and, turning his hack upon the People who have seated him on the throne, identify his situa- tion and interests with those of the Despots of Russia and Ger- many. It is them only, therefore, that he knows,—they may do what they like with their own; and even should they take umbrage at the revolutionary spirit of his own, he may have no objection to get a little, assistance in doing also what he likes with them. But the People of France will not be so, dealt with. They will resist to the death the aggression of these Confederated despots ; and if Louis PHILIP do not put himself at their head with a good grace, they will soon find another leader. He had better, therefore, look to himself. For him the present time is a critical one.
Great Britain is beyond the reach either of the machinations or attacks of these confederates; and our business therefore is to keep entirely aloof from the contest that is brewing. It is, how ever, to be lamented that a British King should be a member of such a combination ; and that the rescript, by which the Viceroy of Hanover communicated to the States of that kingdom the decree of the Diet, with great approbation of its efficacy as a remedy for "the disorderly movements which for some time past have taken place in Germany," should bear the signature of a British Prince. This precious document, under the hand of the Duke of CAM-. BRIDGE, is dated the 16th instant.
One hope remains, that the schemes of the German Despots may be rendered ineffectual by the resistance of the people. A letter from Frankfort of the 16th, in the Constitutionnel, states, that— The number of subscribers to the Association for the Liberty of the Press has considerably increased since the Protocol; and that the most moderate per- sons. who hitherto have not meddled with pontivd, changed their COME when they saw the liberties of their country menaced by the rdonnance of the 28tb. June. On the Sunday preceding, the Society of the Press had held a sitting at Bockenheim. It was the most numerous meeting ever held ; the rooms of the great hotel of the town not being able to contain the whole, they adjourned to the open air. There thousands of voices drank toasts to the Deputy Jordan, who first proclaimed the tyranny of the Diet, and demanded that the Ministry of Hesse Cassel should be impeached. It was remarked that the divisions which before existed among the members of the Association had entirely dis- appeared."
In other parts of Germany, there are similar indications; of which, no doubt, we shall hear more anon.
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