The only town where a decided disposition has been shown
to resist the decree of the Frankfort Diet, is Hanau, in Hesse Cassel. The town contains about 15,000 inhabitants; and political meet- ings have been held there weekly for some time, which the Go- vernment were determined to put down. They made the attempt on the 1st instant, and were defeated. The National Guard was called out to assist in the suppression of the Society; but instead of suppressing, they remained to protect it. About 1,000 mem- bers assembled in defiance of the announcement of a Government officer, who called on them to disperse in the name of the Prince Co-Regent. Whether the Government or the People will triumph in this struggle, remains to be seen. The example of Hanau is but a small one ; but with diligent fanning, a little spark may serve to kindle a great fire. The Vienna letters of the 31st August describe the severity of NICHOLAS towards Poland as a nation as unmitigated ; but they add, that individual cases are now treated more favourably, or at least more considerately.
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