The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-10-17

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xore prominent part. the usual uec3 '
lions Of evergrecns and the national coiors
were to be seen all over the CITY.
The troops entered By the Brandenburg
Gate. which Is at the western extremity OF
| the street called " Inter den Linden" and
marched down to the statue Of Marshal
Blucher, at the other extremity, where
they were reviewed by the King, ana
thence went into quarters. The street was
brilliant with flags Of Prussia and Of
those countries which have been conquer
ed and annexed to Prussia--namely, Han
over, Electoral Hesse, and others. But
the chief decoration was the double row of
cannon, two hundred and eight in number,
captured In the late war, to each Of which
was affixed the date and place Of capture,
and the name of the capturer. These
pieces are almost all Of brass, and are
none Of very large calibre. They give to
the people the most Ineligible evidence
Of the victory Of Prussia, and are accord
ingly much caressed.
To-day the second deputation was SINH.
larly received, and the TIE Deum celebrated
in the Lust Garten. These troops, which
are indeed the flower Of the army, present
fine appearance, and give evidence Of
good drilling. The people show sort Of
tenderness for the soldiers-a result of the
fact that the whole population form the
army. And in the festivities, comfortable
places on the platforms were provided for the
wounded of this year and for the surviving
pensioners of previous wars. The veterans
of 1918 came out of their pleasant hospital
TO take part in the ceremonies, and were
assigned position with the city magnates
in the Pariser- Platz, which is at the Bran
benburg Gate. Here doubtless the old
worthless fought their battles over again,
with many melancholy reflection on the
degeneracy of modern troops and generals.
At the Gate the King was met by
deputation Of fifty young girls, dressed In
white, who welcomed him and the troops to
the city; and little farther on, the chief city
magistrate made a similar coagratulatory
address and then the procession moved on.
As the soldiers passed, the air was rent
with the acclamations of the people. The
King looked right royal flor modern times),
and the Princes who followed him the
Crown Prince and Frederick karl bore
their honors meekly. Bismarck rode with
the Ministers and Generals, and was well
received. think he grows in popularity.
Having carried the nation into q war
against their will, the unexpected results
have given him wonderful Importance, and
respect is at least paid to his sagacity. AT
late dinner given to him, with Room and
MOltke, where the dishes were humorOuSly
named after battles and conquered coun-
tries, he made most clever speech, which
was greedily devoured by the company,
and in which he deXtrously said nothing
beyond paying the Bcrliners compliment;
so that he seems alive to the propriety Of
cultivating the popular goodwill. Every
thing in the procession passed off quietly
and well.
With such enthusiasm with regard to
the result of the war, and for its planners
and leaders, it seems strange that the Par
Lament has yet been unable to bring itself
to vote the money to pay for it. The debt
incurred was over one hundred millions
thalers. Austria, by the terms ofthe treaty
of peace, pays twenty-five millions, of
which, however, five millions were con-
sumed by the Prussian army in its home
ward march through Bohemia. Bavaria
and Frankfort pay about six millions each;
and the foreign contributions will probably
amount to about fifty millions, leaving ra-
ther more than this to be paid by the State.
The sums actually paid out by the Go
vernment were taken chiefly from re-
served fund, and this they wish to replace.
But the Lower House, which controls
money matters, is obstinate, as its enemies
say, or cautious and firm, according to its
friends, and has not yet complied with the
wishes of the Government. That it will
do so is probable; but its action seems to
be of small Importance, the Government
leaving to it the pleasure Of debating and
passing bills, and reServing to itself the
privilege of doing as it pleases. Perhaps
this may be an exaggerated statement
yet this is really what has happened in Sc
veral important coDjunctures lately, and
the Conservatives or Government party
openly declare it. $50.
The festivities Of to-day were closed by
the celebration of divine service in the
Lust Garten, in front of the SchlOss, at the
eastern extremity of Inter den Linden.
The prayer and address were made by the
field provost or chief army chaplain the
hymns "Ein feste Burg list unser Colt "
and "Herr Colt, Dick loben wiz" were sung
by choir Of one thousand persons, and
bells and cannon accompanied the last act
OF the service. This is pleasant thing
this open air service these hymns stir the
national heart to it's lowest depth, and I'M
press on the most careless Gods presence
and providence.
The health of the city is excellent. The
cholera has almost entirely disappeared,
nor is there any other prevailing sickness.
The sanitary arrangements are excellent,
and none need fear to come here winter or
summer.
The recent levying of tax on the citi-
zens of Frankfort gave occasion to the
American Minister in Berlin, Mr.. Wright,
to 60 there. Several persons claimed i'm
muuity as citizens of the United States,
and the perplexing question Of clashing
national Jurisdictions had to be discussed.
The Government of the United States has
always maintained the right Of expatria-
ton, while European Governments have
generally denied it; aud IL is exceedingly
difficult, therefore, to settle question in
which the opposing parties hold fundamen-
tally opposite principles. Public law CIV
ing no absolute determination, it should be
made a matter of definite treaty stipula-
ton. In general it is better for Europeans
who 20 to America and become citizens of
the United States to stay there. A return
to their native country is likely to involve
themselves and their Governments in diff
ficulties. i do not know what has been
the issue in the present case-probably
compromise.
The blind King Of Hanover Is enjoying
himself in Vienna, apparently not greatly
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