New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-08-16
III

TIIE UPRISING OF THE GERMAN PEOPLE-TTE
FIRST SIGHT OF THE ENEMY.
STUTTGART, July 25.-It is now evident that the
wal declared by Louis Napoleon against Prussia is
20 be fought with the entire German race. Munich,
Stuttgart, and Baden glowing with patriotic
ardor no less fervent than that which inspires the
popuaon of Berlin. The distinctions Of party as well
as those of nationality are lost in the prevailing
1hsiasm With few exceptions the hostility to
Prussia which was called forth by the events of
g, has subsidized and the ancient German feeling has
recained possession of every heart Even the demo-
Gratis and Socialists, who bitter enemies of the
RUSSIAN monarchy. and with whom Bismarck is the
Object of supreme adherence, have laid aside their
f.uds and are focking to the common standard for
che defense of the Fatherland. The country now
presents glorious spectacle. There have been few
such moments in history Even the stranger in the
land cannot withhold his sympathy and admiration
from the spirit which pervades the people.
The first announcement of the war was the signal
FOR a universal burst of patriotic feeling There
no hesitation, no shrinking, no distrust. Personal
Interests at postponed to the cause OF the
country. The was accepted as an newt
able necessity.-a war not of conquest, not of
ambition not of political intriguebut war for the
protection of the fresde, and of the native SOIL In
Berlin there was but voice of devotion to the
King and assurance of victory. /" Come what may"
was the general cry, eve cannot be conquered by
the French" AT first, it may go hard with US"
said one of the aged merchants of the city, we may
lose great battle we have pledge of the fortune
of war and the French a powerful enemy; but
we must and shall be victorious even If the children
from school and old men like myself are called to
take part in the conflict" There great excite
ment on the Bourse, but not a tongue was raised
against the war. 1t was announced that 100000 men
were at the disposal of Prussia of whom nearly 100000
were ready to take the field The army of Saxony
WAS at once put in motion; Dresden and Lelpsic
ioincd hands with Berlin; and even from the newly
annexed provinces of Prussia not discOrdant note
was heard. Ii was said iii DaTmstadt: Let Ger
snany fearlessly take up the gage that has been
thrown down. and follow the lead of Prussia into
the hGlt for our cause is just and Heaven Will be
ON our side" In Hanover the war with France was
nailed with acclamation In the places of public
amusement which were filled with people, the en-
fhusissm was so great as to put stop to the per-
formances. Nothing would do but patriotic songs
''Des Deutschen Vaterland" the German Father
land q" Die Wacht am Rhen" (the Watch on the
Rhne) and even Das Preussenlied' 1.-THE Prussian
Song were repeatedly called for and loudly echoed
by the crowded audiences.
2he expressions of feeling in Southern Germany
were equally prompt and decisive. The largest
public meeting that ever known IN Stuttgart
Wa. held on the Saturday evening after the re-
ception of the news. Every political party was
represented and all spoke with voice in favor OF
the war There was no question that Wdrtemburg
would Join heart and hand in the common cause
The modelling of the army commenced without
delay and numbers of the young men OF the city
came forward as volunteers. Here is no lodging OF
military duty no creeping away under some plea OF
exemption; everybody, who is able, is Wiling 10
serve; and those who cannot, pour out their money
like water In Tubingen, that old University
~l.gsaa nf
zeal opinion which il dspenses to every taste great
public gathering assembled on Sunday evening
The crowd was so immense that il was necessary TO
adjourn from hall of the Museum to the spacious
riding 1t was urged upon the Government
20 take vigorous for the prosecution OF the
war, which pronounced essential to the exist
ence Of the nation and the security of every house,
hold. Every true German could now have but one
motto: Against France TO the last man. and to
the last breath" Tubngen will suffer from the war
more than many large towns in Germany. The news
came upon her like bomb-shell. The University is
her main dependence and the students are now
leaving almost in a body. Many of them are from
North Germany, and must go at once. The sub
jects of military duty from Wtirtemberg
ported themselves at once, O part Of them as ready
to march. The German wateTing-places feel the
effect of the sudden change severely More than
1000 persons left Ems in a single day. There was
such rush at the railway station that the police
were obliged 20 keep order with drawn swords.
The French who were leaving, tied white pocket
handkerchiefs 10 their canes and umbrellas. Baden