ABSTRACT
The mere existence of the rumor that the Sardinian government was jealous of the residence of Signor Mazzini in England points to a popular expectation of troubles in Italy, and, as a consequence, among the despotisms of Europe. In August, 1842, the King of Prussia had issued an ordinance calling together the elements of a popular representation; and, from that moment, Russian relations with Prussia became cool, distant, and threatening. The Jews were to be subject henceforth to recruiting for military service; and their children were held at the disposal of the Emperor for the naval service. For some time, the Pope and his Church had met with insolent treatment from the great potentate of the Greek Church; and, by this time, it was clear that the Pope was growing submissive through long-continued alarm. The pope yielded nothing which the most zealous churchman could reproach him for; and the new King of Prussia evaded a perilous controversy with the papacy.
