The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-09-08


General Vogel Won Falkenstein. The Counts friends
in Italy have sent him nattering address, In which
they express their conviction that the uncalled for
Interpolation Of General Lamarmora was a sinister
attempt in favor Of Napoleon to estrange the Italian
nation from Prussia II ever Italy would have to
choose between two alliances-whch event may not
be far GIFTS decision was as well as made up In
favor OF Prussia OF whose honorable and welltried
friendship It has received ample proof
Some light is thrown on the dismissal OF General
vogel Won Falkensten by the Provincial Corre-
spondence the ministerial organ, stating this morn
ing that 1.-THE General had asked to be relieved from
the command Of the First army corps on account of
the precarious health Of his family" though this
does not tally with the Generals parting letter to
the army, In which he speaks Of particular circum-
stancesn and still less with an expression contained
in his adeu to the inhabitants OF the province OF
Prussia, wherein 'his unexpected recall from the
command" is referred to. The provincial Governor,
President DR.. Eichmann, in publishing the Generals
letter, accompanied 1t with expressions OF deep
regret at the loss Of the renowned General, though
| he had not word for his successor, the equally
victorious General Manteutfe The atter's advance
ment ia generally looked upon concession to the
old black yellow party in Austria who is anxious to
renew ancient bonds OF sympathy with the black
the sick ion at varzin IS not Disabled yet and viii
some day pounce upon the gophers. We do wish an
alliance with liberal Austria in spite OF the waverlng
policy OF Herr Beust but curse the old Bundestag
politicians who are attempting to oDliterate the re-
suits Of 1885," In all the discussions of this Falken
stein. ManteuHel affair we find illusions to distinct
court party opposed to Count Bismarck and taking
| advantage CT his absence.
intrignes which are at present but slight rippes,
may then not unlikely have increased 70 regular
be drawn 10 disappear forever.
the Queen o. Prussia Is stu staying at cobentz
to Baden for the benefit Of her health or return forth
with to this city or Sanssouci: In any case she will
the Kng IL his projected to
has hitherto joined him in his visits to Hanover
Nassau, &c, &c. The Kings reception at Wiesbaden
| was a most enthusiastic one, though he did
not stay there long. 1t seems that this watering
place and Klssngen have become favorte resorts OF
crowned heads and the elite OF fashion in preference
to the far famed Baden. One does not jOstle as In
former years, at each step, king: grand duke duke
princess. The only kingly blood to be observed on
the Baden promenade belongs to the house OF Savoe-
Piemont, and flows in the veins of the 'knightIy''
Crown Prince OF Italy and his spouse. who, in their
European journey have made Baden-l'aden station
| of rest.
| few princesses and spouses whose charms need not
fear the lenses of photography and whose kenesses,
without the fattering touch OF the artist, seem al
| ways pleasant and bewitchng. The good opinion
existing of her personal appearance, owing to some
| the show windows, was confirmed by the presence of
a thin, middle sized, elastic. graceful 1gure in the
light blonde face the extreme beauty of which was
not impaired by o nose somewhat beyond medium
Stands almost alone among the outrs high fashion,
which are not content with their days work without
dressing or "a three or four times
full OF mystery as to be almost beyond our power Of
description. We will endeavor, however to give
short sketch OF the modes in vogue at Baden. The
long robe with q train seems to have given way. and
on the promenade and N the saloon The victory be.
longs to the short gown. 1t may be convenient to
the wearers, but ut the same time the most OF the
picturesque effect is lost by the appearance OF un.
graceful ankles and chdmssave, which otherwise
Would remain concealed. II parents and husbands
thought that this new fashion would entail economy
they have been most wofully deceived, when we
consider the upper dress, sO0verdone with nOunces
lace &C., and of the most costly description. It may
be admitted that no mean taste is shown in the Sc
lection of colors; for instance, blonde contrasted
with yellow black with red, deep blue with golden
brown, green upon black silver striped and cerise
OF the bodice, however, is its cutting folding, &C.,
and presents the most eccentric folly, increased
by the resurrection Of hOrsehar bustles OF various
shapes. But we must not omit to mention that as
formerly, the interesting condition OF the French
weakness in the spine Of this ustrious lady obiges
her to stop in her walk hence the before mentioned
the curve Of the back We have been informed on
good authority that some Amazons appeared on the
pn6,ic with the new .'rig out" to which were at.
tached streamers ribbons, &c. to draw more atten-
contrast took delight in padding themselves out in
front In the most frightful manner.
ginning to supplant the miniature head gear, and
the HAIR is allowed to flow pretty freely over the
shoulders though stu 6edzzened with pIoiusion Of
and red blonde hair is getting out OF fashion; the
beautiful Baronesse Tallcyrand, possessor Of the
most magnificent dark eyes and brows, has come
out at once with the original color Of her hair-a
splendid blue black.
or Partisan damsels there are many wanting this
season at the fields OF their former conquest. Per-
haps the races In the first week OF September may
GS mem s,a Dod e %orea tsere
want in these particular representatives OF their
SEX aud as long the world exists there Is sure to
hn ma MT a PM nld0
| The Geneva Cow enon OF the year 1854 regarding
| the Improvement of the condition OF wounded
eminent, thus embracing oil the European States.
A revision, however, has now been proposed by the
to naval warfare. other governments are in favor
OF this measure and a conference has been called
at which ON It Is eSpeced that Mr. General pafour
President OF the former conference, VIII take the
chair.
1t now leaks out that the principal motive for the
military conferences In st. Petersburg soon to take
place, is the invention Of Q new musket with expo-
slve projecte, made by Herr Dreyse, Jr son Of the
inventor of the needle gun. 1t seems that this mus
ket, intended rs Prussa's reply to the French re-
volving gum is looked upon By Russia as very dan
gerous-hence its desire to have it abolished. The
construction of this grenade musket Is said to be
the folowng:-Its calibre about threequarters Of
nch the projectle OF IRON shaped like plum, about
two inches long and loaded with powder. The
the we Of the
and lie velocity such that It explodes at distance
Of over two Thousand yards. The ammunition Is in
and the method Of firing is also similar. At the
Prussian factory OF Sommerda large quantities Of
these muskets are in process Of completion.
IL Is not generally known that In the town OF
Oberwyk In Holland there exists recruiting depot
where people of all countries, more especially Ger
mans who have left their fatherland, received,
THE men here receive present Of 40 norins, and
after having been trained, are sent to the East
indies where their position and prospects by no
means enviable. They have to bind themselves for
twelve years and obtain after six years but only in
ever return, account Of the deadly climate Being
compelled at their enlistment to f0rswear their
former allegiance, they have none but the imaginary
protection of the officers. Advancement seldom
takes place. and then to that Of corporal at the
highest. Even former officers must enter as pri-
Yates. In consequence OF frequent assertions these