the Austrians and Italians before Verona-Charles Albert besieges

Peschiera-Its ultimate Capture-Partial Successes of the Piedmontese

Army-Vicenza surrenders to Radetzky-Padua and Palma Nuova taken

by the Austrians-Mantua invested by the King of Sardinia-The Pied-

montese Lines forced by General Aspre-Various Contests between the

two Armies-Victory of the Austrians at Somma Campagna-Charles

Albert retreats towards Milan-Pursuit by the Austrians-Milan aban-

doned by the Sardinian Army-Capitulation of Milan-Armistice agreed

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CHAPTER XI.

ITALY, continued.-PAPAL STATES.—New Organization of the Executive at

Rome-The Pope promises a new Constitution to his Subjects-His un-

willingness to engage in the War against Austria-New Ministry at

Rome-Programme of its intended Policy-Assassination of Count Rossi,

at Rome-State of the Capital at this Juncture-Formation of a Radical

Ministry-Flight of the Pope from Rome-He takes Refuge in the

Neapolitan Territory.

NAPLES AND SICILY.-Outbreak of Insurrection at Palermo-Conflict between

the Populace and the Military-New Ministry appointed at Naples-The

King promises a Constitution-Enthusiasm of the People-Insurrection

at Messina Disturbances at Naples-Sanguinary Conflict in the Streets

-The King victorious-Downfall of the Bourbon Dynasty-Decrees by

the Sicilian Chamber at Palermo-The Sicilian Throne offered to the

Duke of Genoa, and declined by him-Expedition sent from Naples

against the Sicilians-Bombardment and Capture of Messina-Energetic

Measures of the Revolutionary Government at Palermo.

DENMARK AND SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN.-Death of Christian VIII., King of

Denmark, and Succession of Frederick VII.-Plan of new Constitution

promulgated-Narrative of Events leading to a Quarrel between the

Crown of Denmark and the two Duchies of Schleswig and Holstein-

Deputation sent from the Meeting of the States at Rendsburg to Copen-

hagen-The King's Reply-Explosion of the Revolution at Kiel-Strong

Feeling in Denmark against the Separation of the Duchies-Proclama-

tions by the King-The Prussian Troops cross the Holstein Frontier-

Conduct of the German Assembly at Frankfort-Protest of the Danish

Ambassador-The Danish Forces attacked by the Prussians-Schleswig

and Flensbourg taken by the latter-General Von Wrangel invades Jut-

land-The Danish Army retires to Funen and Alsen-Interference of

Sweden in the Struggle-The Prussian Troops withdrawn from Jutland

-Blockade of the German Baltic Ports by the Danish Fleet-Note

addressed by the Danish Government to Foreign Ministers-Termination

of Hostilities by Armistice concluded at Malmö-Provisions of the Ar-

mistice-Speech of the King of Denmark at the opening of the Diet.

NETHERLANDS.-Appointment of Committee to revise Constitution.

BELGIUM.-Abortive Attempt of French Democrats to excite a Revolution

-Speech of the King on opening of Session of the Chambers.

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GERMANY.-Reflections on the Political State of Germany-Popular Demands

in the South-Western States-Riots at Cologne and Wiesbaden. HESSE

CASSEL.-Commencement of Insurrection, and Concessions by the Elector.

BAVARIA.-Ignoble conduct of the King-Riots occasioned by the pre-

sence of Lola Montes-She is ordered to quit Munich-Abdication of

Louis in favour of his Son-The Chambers opened by Maximilian II.—

His Speech on the occasion. SAXONY.-Popular Tumults at Dresden-

Change of Ministry-Programme of Policy of new Cabinet. HANOVER.

-Reply of the King to Petition of the Magistrates-Royal Proclamation

-Meeting of General Assembly, and Speech of the King.

Renunciation of Seignorial Rights by Prince Von Leinengen-Meeting at

Heidelberg on the 5th of May-Vor-Parlament convoked-Second great

Meeting at Heidelberg on the 26th of March-Speech of Welcker-

Meeting of the Vor-Parlament at Frankfort-Election of President-

Committee of Fifty appointed-Bands of Insurgent Democrats defeated

by the Troops of the Diet-Meeting of the German National Assembly at

Frankfort Discussion on the question of a Central Executive Power-

Law passed on the subject-The Archduke John of Austria elected

Regent of the Empire-Recognition of this choice by the old Diet-

Address to the Archduke-His Reply to the Deputation-Report of Com-

mittee on Plan of a Constitution-Installation of the Regent at Frankfort

-Appointment of a Ministry-Abolition of Capital Punishments-

Question of the Armistice of Malmö-Violent conduct of the Radical Party

in the Assembly, and of the Populace-Tumultuous Scenes-The Mili-

tary act against the Mob-Combat in the Streets-Defeat of the Insur-

gents-Murders of Prince Lichnowsky and Major Auerswald-Proclama-

tion by the Regent-The question of Austria and the German Parliament.

RUSSIA. Policy of Russia.-Manifesto of the Emperor-Circular of the

Russian Government addressed to its Diplomatic Agents in Germany. [355

CHAPTER XIII.

PRUSSIA. Speech of the King in closing the Session of the United Diet-

Great Reform Meeting at Berlin-Remarkable Manifesto of the King-

Censorship of the Press abolished—Unfortunate Collision between the

Military and the Populace at Berlin-Decree authorizing a National

Guard-Address of the Minister, Count Schwerin, to the Students-

Liberation of the captive Poles-Frederick William's Address to the

Students-Royal Proclamations-Deputation of Poles from Breslau-

Rapid Changes of Ministry at Berlin-Opening of Second Session of the

Prussian Diet-Royal Speech-Programme of the Electoral Law-Ad-

dress of the Diet-Ministerial Explanation Resignation of Count Arnim—

Basis of new Prussian Constitution-Question of direct or indirect Elec-

tion for the National Assembly at Frankfort-General Election-Meeting

of the Prussian National Assembly-Speech from the Throne-Outline of

the Constitution-Tumult at Berlin, and Attack on the Arsenal-Resigna-

tion of the Ministry-The Auerswald Cabinet-The Army and Political

Questions Change of Ministry-General Von Pfuel forms a new Cabinet

-Proclamation to the Army-General Von Wrangel's Address to the

Troops-Invasion of the Assembly by the Mob-Count Von Brandenburg

made President of the Council-Sitting of Assembly transferred to

Brandenburg-Tumult in the Assembly-Interference of the Military--

Burgher Guard disbanded-Berlin declared in a state of Siege-Disarming

of the Burgher Guard-Obstinate Conduct of the Assembly-It denies to

the Brandenburg Ministry authority to levy Taxes-The Government suc-

cessful in the struggle-Address by the Archduke John to the German

People-Meeting of the Assembly at Brandenburg-It is dissolved by a

Royal Edict.

GRAND DUCHY OF POSEN.-Outbreak of Polish Insurrection in Posen-

Horrible Atrocities committed by the Insurgents-Defeat and surrender

of Mieroslawski-Termination of the Rebellion-Resolution of the Frank-

fort Assembly as to the Partition Line drawn in Posen-German view of

the Polish Question.
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CHAPTER XIV.

AUSTRIA.-Population of Austrian Empire-Review of Events in Hungary

-Prince Metternich proposes Dissolution of Hungarian Chamber-Open-

ing of Session of Diet for Lower Austria-The Chamber invaded by the

Mob-Conflict with the Military-Proclamation by the Emperor-Flight

of Metternich from Vienna-Conduct of the Bathyany-Kossuth Ministry

in Hungary-Baron Von Jellachich appointed by the Emperor Ban of

Croatia New Ministry at Vienna-Declaration of Amnesty-Outline of

New Constitution-Promulgation of the Constitution-Changes in the

Ministry at Vienna-New Electoral Law-The Emperor abandons the

Capital for Innspruck-Proclamation to the Austrian People-Quarrel of

Races in Bohemia-The Czechs and the Germans-Great Pansclavonic

Congress convoked at Prague-Provisional Government established there

-Sclavonic Diet convened by Jellachich-Outbreak of Insurrection at

Prague The Princess Windischgrätz killed by a Rifle Shot-Bombard-

ment of Prague-The Rebellion crushed-Jellachich stripped of his

Office by the Emperor-Reconciliation effected at Innspruck-Failure of

attempted Adjustment of the Quarrel between the Hungarians and

Croats-Manifesto of the Ban-Opening of Session of the Hungarian

Diet-Speech of Kossuth in the Diet, on the Question of Magyar Nation-

ality-Address of the Hungarian Chamber-Constituent Assembly of

Austria opened at Vienna-Speech of the Archduke John-Return of the

Emperor to Vienna-His enthusiastic Reception-Contest in Hungary

between the Magyars and the Croats-Deputation from Pesth to the

Emperor Threatening Advance of Jellachich-His Proclamation—The

National Assembly at Vienna refuses to receive Second Hungarian Depu-

tation-Murder of Count Lamberg, at Pesth-The Ban of Croatia ap-

pointed by the Emperor Commander-in-Chief and Commissary Plenipoten-

tiary in Hungary-Revolt at Vienna-Flight of the Emperor-Jellachich

marches upon the Capital-His Reply to the Messages of the Diet

-Approach of the Hungarian Troops-Situation of Vienna at this Crisis

-Prince Windischgrätz takes the Command of the besieging Army-

Prague declares for the Emperor-Storming of the Suburbs of Vienna→

Surrender of the City-Execution of Blum and Messenhauser-Protest

of the National Assembly at Frankfort-The Austrian Army marches

against the Hungarians-Change in the Viennese Cabinet-Meeting of

the Diet at Kremsir-Abdication of the Imperial Throne by the Emperor

-Proclamation by the New Emperor, Francis Charles-Reflections on the

Position of Austria.

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INDIA. The Sikhs in the Punjaub-Moolraj Dewan of Mooltan-Murders

of Mr. Vans Agnew and Lieutenant Anderson-Brave and spirited

Conduct of Lieutenant Edwardes and Colonel Cortlandt-Engagement

with the Rebels, and Defeat of the latter-Obstinate Conflict at Noonanee

-Flight of the Enemy-Defeat of Moolraj and the Sikhs at Sadoosam—

Investment of Mooltan-General Whish takes the command of the Army

before Mooltan-Disturbances in the Hazareh Country-Major and Mrs.

Lawrence taken Prisoners-Assault on Mooltan on the 12th of September

-Sortie from the Garrison-Treacherous Defection of Shere Singh-

Troops ordered to assemble at Ferozepoor under command of Lord Gough

-Shere Singh leaves Mooltan and marches to the North-West-He is

joined by his Father, Chuttur Singh-Position of the British Forces at

Ramnuggur-Disastrous Attack on a Body of Sikh Cavalry in a "Nullah

-Death of General Cureton-General Thackwell ordered to turn the

Flank of the Sikhs-Cannonade between them and the Detachment under

General Thackwell-Shere Singh retires upon the Jhelum-General

Assault upon Mooltan, on 27th of December-Explosion of Magazine in

the Fort- Sortie of the Sikhs repulsed.

CANADA. Opening of Session of New Parliament-Speech of Governor-

General-Defeat and Resignation of the Ministry.

UNITED STATES.-Treaty of Peace with Mexico-Message of the President

to Congress on the subject-Discovery of Gold in California-Scene at

the "Diggings"-Contest for the Presidency-Election of General Taylor

-Opening of Session of Congress-Message of the President-Its Topics

-1. General Review. 2. Treaty with Mexico. 3. Army and Navy. 4.

Territorial Acquisitions. 5. Gold Mines in California. 6. Question of

Slavery. 7. Territorial Survey. 8. Mexican Debt. 9. "American System."

10. Presidential Veto.

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