The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-08-16

fort. The guests at LiebenZell scattered like
leaves before the wind. Minister Won Warm
buler, Graf Wolf. the Kings adjutant, and
other officials, forgot the interest of health In
the demands of duty, and returned to their
posts Private families rushed off In breath
less haste to be in their houses to protect their
Penates from the vandal hands Of the soldiers
who are expected to be Quartered in the city.
The superfluous horses, and, without eXcep-
ton, all kept as luxury, have been called in
and appropriated to government use: One Is
astonished at and cannot help but admire the
beautiful, harmonious working OF the ma
chinery of government at such times. Twenty
four hours after the declaration Of war the
head of the army knew how many horses
were at his command in the entire kingdom.
Every mayor, every Official knows his duty at
such times-to render an account OF the num-
ber and condition Of the horses in the district
under his Jurisdiction. The order goes forth,
the horses are to be brought at certain day
and hour to a designated place. The idea OF
resisting or evading the oder would occur to
no citizen of this well-ordered kingdom.
As we had considerable time to wait, /
amused myself watching the crowd and list
ening to the remarks upon the war; crowds OF
soldiers were leavlng-some had been called
out, others had volunteered. The greatest en-
thusiasm prevailed. Mothers, wives, sisters
and sweethearts gathered around their dear
ones, some wailing, some encouraging. Here
and there some broad joke from Hans would
make the bystanders roar and Gretchen smile
through her tears, which she then wiped away
with her broad palm or upon her coarse apron.
But one sentiment prevailed; the impertinent
Frenchman had pushed matters too far-the
usually phlegmatic German could bear his in
reference no longer.
The proprietor of large hotel, who saw his
guess all departing, and all his, prospects, OF
summer gains dispelled in a day. replied to
my expressing sympathy: ITO be sure loose
money, but Of what consequence Is that If the
Frenchmen only get good humping The
train moved of amid shouts and hurrahs-the
same scene was repeated at every station
till so many men were gathered together that
wondered who was left behind to do the
work In the hot excitement so many rush
forward that the government will feel embar-
rassed to equip the multitude.
Finally, afler great detention, we arrived
at Stuttgart. to find scene Of wild confusion.
Strangers, English and American travellers.
were In state of panic over the refusal Of the
banks either to advance funds or pay even
upon the customary drafts. There is stam-
pede for Switzerland, which, 1t is supposed,
will be the only peaceful spot in all Europe.
The widest stories are afloat-no one knows
anything positive, so every one invents
pairing for the Einguartier,tng. In every
house soldiers will be quartered. The Ameri-
cans are understood to be exempt from this,
but 1t Is not decided yet. The American Con-
sui has been beseged with questioners, and Is
understood to have telegraphed TO Mr. Ban
croft for instructions.
Onward 20 the Rhine Down with the
Frenchman Germany united are all pleas
ant.sounding phrases; but when the men are
taken from the fields, who viii gather in the
harvest? Fortunately, then, the women can
work; the men are also drawn from the manu-
factories, which were In wonderful state OF
activity; but many will be closed now, to the
great distress of innumerable families drawing
their support from such sources. Even the
students and teachers of the universities and
schools are either drawn by conscription or
volunteering in such numbers that many In
stitutions Will oil necessity have to be closed.
A special meeting Of Parliament having been
called to decide upon what course Wurtemberg
should take, has resulted In a declaration OF
firm adherence to Prussia; and, thanks to the
King for his prompt action, of course all the
South German States keep together and fight
with Prussia against the common enemy For
fotir years statesmen lave been discussing
ways and means TO bring about German
unity" but have met with vigorous opposition
from no inconsderable body Of the people.
What they in all this time failed to accomplish,
the impertinent, ogerbearing demands of Na-
poleon have done in less than four days.
allupon the people to express their sentiments
in a body to the King gathered last evening
before the palace crowd Of hundreds upon
hundreds OF citizens OF every condition; even
the women with babies were there also. Pa
triotic speeches, enthusiastic shouts, martial
music, national songs, &C., seemed 10 give i'm
mense delight to the King, Queen, and their
attendants, who stood smiling and bowing
upon the balcony Of the palace But it made
me sad, and I turned from 1t all with o sigh.
for felt that the quiet, peaceful life that have
enjoyed so much In Germany for many years
was ut an end