The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-08-24

sentiments OF the absent members of the govern
has been both imposing and fine. Although ad-
vanced IN years can iee enthusiasm for the past as
well as for the future But my position requires that
the calming voice OF experience should always domi-
nate my feelings. This voice cOunses me now, and
yet hope 1t will be seen from my words that al
none the less remained good German. (Enthusi-
astic cheers) have just quilted one OF those mag.
is seen to gush noisily forth from among gigantic
peaks, and as happens sometimes to traveller in
clined 70 be dreamy, who iancies ne distinguishes
have imagined upon the rumOrs OF the festival at
Vienna reaching my ears that heard the accents OF
harmonious concert through the tumultuous sounds
of popular enthusiasm. Descending to the bottom OF
the valley have beheld this very torrent, whose
roar at first struck me like thunder. as
in clear and peaceful waves INTO Its
deep bed. have thought then gentlemen, that the
same thing will happen with the popular mind, and
that having made its voice loudly heard during the
period OF enthusiasm it will enter into safe and tran
Qui to now irreslstDiy IN advance until
1t reached the bed Of the large, majestic river which
will glyeit strength to carry the social bark Ia safety
Thus, gentlemen, 1t Is my heartfelt desire that the
enthusiasm called forth by the festivities OF which
Vienna been the theatre may succeed IN us ute
ror course. in avoiding the pillows OF discoru anu
misunderstanding 10 enter into the calm current or
peace and civilization. lCheers Gentlemen IN the.
country to which formerly belonged was present
at TWO great German national festivals. Every one
was then animated by the MODEST enthusiasm; no
disagreement was sany where heard. ~ was glorious
to near the harmony OF song mingle win tie union
passed before the civil war broke Out In
luI force. 1t WI be sad that the Ger,
han nation was united but that It's princes
were not; that its governments quarreled
and pushed their subjects into this sangunary strug-
gle What prodi9ous errorl Cabinet vars are 40
longer made at the present day. (EnthusiaSuc
cheeis.) Whoever thinks that they are may beleve
VITA equal propriety that because sGorms burst IN
the SKY, they formed in the upper regions OF the
atmosphere, and are not due to he evaporations
arising from the ground. The Cerinan people was
not united. Everybody wished for a united power
a
Opinions were divided upon this point ia the North
and IN the SOUTH IN portion Of tie North and In
portion OF the South. but as unfortunately the point
" view OF parties IL fnleXible and a. mediatlDg
tendencies are not IN the same condition long to-
getner the violent collision IN which we have taken
part was rendered possible. May these unhappy
experiences moi be lOstl Catci-words and program
mes, however conformabe they may be to tie ten
denotes OF the pubic mind are not In themselves
sufficient to lead to the common good, and rarely
succeed In bringing about an agreement in
what that common good consists. Just
and equitable ideas rasoue and honorable acts Of
these reconcile parties and brug nations together.
lCaeers.) The policy Of Austria longer presses
itself nto tue aairs of Germany and aspirations
after vengeance I'LL the pubic mind III this EN-
pre- QOud cheers; but no treaty prevents Austria
from acquiring esteem, confidence and regard by
what her people or her government produce and Gre
ate The free development OF al moral aud mater al
resources, which neDher the dcpreclatug dsfavO OF
our enemies nor the anxious .inoroushess OF our
uienus can now withdraw from the light OF day, ~
not diplomatic action that be 5tiJmaze1 as III
rigue but the labor OF the honest man VINO gains ior
himself esteem in pursuing 1T. Let us not DC DIS
turbod in tins task, and may it be rendered
easier to Us by frank and honest sympathy
such sympathy as the comrades WHO nave
come from far ana to participate III these
fes ivties have given us in surprising and agree
able manner and for which we cannot thank
them sufficiently Germany VIII not have TO
repent IL. (Cheers) Now. gentlemen, allow me to
conclude by adding word 60 you not only as Ger
man, but MOI particularly as an Austrian. Austrians
feeling Tor Germany Is what certainly no party Ia
Germany rejects, and may boldly add no nation
ATTY ia the entire AuSCia ian monarchy. Hut IL 1t Is ue-
sired TO make the German element the pillar OF this
ldC a. then gentlemen, Is not be separated from
the other races who D5ong 10 the empire witl equal
right ami fidelity, equally tried y3lor and devotion.
(Cheers) The union, the concord OF all the nations
iylug under the sceptre oi our iliisrou5 Emperor,
alone guarantee the fuiniment oi thai histori-
cally ciyhiZng mission Of Austria which Is alike an
interest OF Austria and Germany. Therefore, gen
lemen, drink 10 peIce AMI 10 rcconci iaton as tue
bearers of regular pr1grJSs, Tic Keepers O. heotiy
freedom, tie sustaining pillars OF secure and per
DlauenJ order.