The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-07-23
MASS MEETING In DAVENPORT.


large number of the citizens of the
above mentioned place met last night in the
German Theatre to give expression to then
feelings In regard to the European struggle
Capt. Robert Henne was chosen chairman
and 81. IL. ANDERSEN Secretary. After some
preliminares a committee cons"Ins "
P. Stibolt Ernest Claussen, IT,
pa,ar Ka,gar and n. Liveright was appoint
80 resolutions The committee
.,.d the following resolutions which
we're unanimously adopted
ResoEred, That no War was ever forced
upon people in n more brutal and heart
less manner than the one now forced upon
the North German Conteder alton by Louis
Napoleon. The more heartfelt is our sym.
patty for onr brethren in our Old Father
land in the impeding struggle. We sincerel,
hope that the victory may crown the just
cause, and that the Germans, strong in
unity, will not lay down their arms until
their victorious army shall have entered the
French Capital, and the black, white and
red flag, the symbol Of united Germany,
shall wave from the towers of Paris and have
dictated terms of peace to French presump
ton.
Resolre9, That we will not merely give
expression of our sympsteies for our be
loved Germany in words only, but also by
acts, and, therefore, We hereby resolve that
q committee shall be appointed out of our
midst, whose duty 1t shall be to solicit dons-
| tions for providing for those OF our brethren
who may be wounded in this war, and for
the support of the widows and orphans OF
| the fallen aud we call upon every German
to contribute to this cause in proportion to
| his means.
| Resolred, That the foregoing resolutions
| be transmitted TO Baron Won. Geroldt, the
Representative of the North German Con-
| federacy at Washington City, with the re-
| quest to bring them in suitable manner to
the knowledge of the German people.
| MIR. Ernest ClRussen, then being called
upon, said that he would be brief, because
words were not needed to enkindle the
enthusiasm of the audience for Germany,
/ Neither did be wish to influence them
against the French despot, who has plunged
two nations into war, the result of which
| it is hard to predicate. The object Is to
destroy the present union already existing
aud prevent more perfect union of the
! German nation. Bat the Preach Emperor
| is mistaken. The people of South Germany
/ and of Hanover, Holstein and Schleswig
will not give aid TO the insidious foe of the
| German nation. The people are united,
aud the greatest unsnimity prevails. Ger
many is our dear native land, where so many
| of US have spent the best part of our lives,
SIS 1t is resented in Germany.
The real canse of the war is desire on
the part of Napoleon to divide Germany
and prevent it from gaining strength and
power. But the unity OF the German nation
will forever render mpotent the attempts OF
the trescherous despot, ny the overthrow Of
the Napoieonic dynasty.
And while Germans il other cities are
holding meetings, he thought that they
should also contribute not only our dee p tel,
sympsthies, but substantial aid as we'll
Sums should be subscribe. to provide for
the comfort of the wounded and crippled
! He closed with some eloquent remarks upon
King William, who has proved himself a
man, although King, b. resenting an
insult.
On motion of Mr. Stiboi; committee on
Finance was appointed.
/ Mr.. ClaUssen moved that the resolutions
/ eff this meeting be forwarded to Baron Won
! Gerolit, German Minister at Washington
which was adopted.
During the mee,iag Mr.. Stibolt made
some stirring remarks upon the active sym
pathy manifested toward Prussia By Ger
mans in America
After some music the meeting adjourned
The committees will be announced througt
the press.