The New York herald., 1870-09-07
TIE WAR SEHIIHEHT IH THIS CITY.
Ono Univsrial Topio--he New French Repub-
lio-Exo itement Among All Clasass-ahe
Eewsboy EaLblsNo Friends
for Napoleon.

OF Loo, or tne annOuuceHent Ol Abraham LlncOln'k
ASSASSINATION, was there such profound and univer
Bal excitement exhibited throughout the city al
there has been for the past two days by all classes
people OF every nationality. Saturday last no doubt
immense interest was folt In the news which every
bulletin board in the city contained Of McMaon's and
Eapoleon's surrender. but underneath n there were
very many, even Of our German population. who
distrusted the fact OF the sudden aud violent col
lapse sustained by the empire. SO many canards,
30 many Silly and absurd dispatches had already
been sent across The cable In relation TO the tTe-
menious conflict IN France, that natural reluctance
was shown to accept this latest, most sudden ana
most momentous despatch OF ALL
To those who gave some time and attention to tho
study OF the long pending struggle between France
and Prussia who realized the one great element OF
weakness In the former and the Deep concentrated
strength or unity, purpose and patriotism IN tue
latter was a matter Of no extraordinary surprise
that the weak frame OF the empire was shattered TO
pieces by the terrible and persistent blows OF its ad-
versary. But to people who gave but casual
glance at the critical relations between those two
most formidable Powers OF the Old World, nothing
appeared more astounding than that the great en-
pre of France, which mad grown so formidable IN
military, political and commercial power under the
rule of Napoleon the ILL.,, should succomb IN few
short weeks to what was deemed weaker ana rar
less pretentious nation. Saturday last the feeling
ND TO late hour OF the evening was curiously COM
pounded OF the most bewilderiDg surprise and In
creiulily. The Germans, to q majority, perhaps,
placed implicit reliance in
KING WILLIAMS DESPATCH,
and celebrated the grand triumph accordingly.
Americans, for the most part, accepted the news
with some grains OF allowance and held 1t so lrcely
credible the end could have come so soon. Through
Otalu Ianp
early Monday morning the dispatches Of the
HERALD left the matter longer Ia doubt that tho
empire had received Its coup de grace at Sedan one
universal reeng prevailed throughout the city that
the advent OF republic IN France was at hand, and
personal government was swept away forever.
AMERICAN FEEIIhG.
In consequence OF lnis unanimity OF belief the
deepest possible interest was evinced TO learn what
was transpiring In the capital OF France. Every
American heart throbbed at lii, thought that such
government as that under which We live would at
last and Tor all time be established In Europeestab'
lshed, too In country great and Intelligent enough
and bravo and bold enough to uphold them despite
the protests Of European desp0liim
A CHANGE OF SsHTIAENT.
Tine current OF sentiment underwent q change,
and those who gave their hearty sympathies to the
Prussian cause showed an unnlsakabe tendency
TO encourage and cheer Oh the disposition OF the
French 10 light out the bitter fight, If Its object
meant the secure establishments OF free and g or-
Gus republic.
THE DISPATCHES.
When our spry aud lively neighbor the Tele-
gram came out with It's batch Of dispatches
announcing the lna! collapse OF the empire and tue
unveilng so TO speak, o. the long shronded god
dess OF liberty In the capital OF France excitement
sosbed IN the grand triumph OF German arms, but
Americans, with one accord, gave their attention to
tie news which recorded the vote OF dected'ace aud
the wipIng Out of the desp0ilc imperial regime.
THE EXCITEMENT.
But when the brief but pthy and throhbinQ
teegrains, glowing on the bulletin board In front
a
government established, composed OF the un-
daunted leaders OF the Left who have for go long
reached us height, and the tide OF American feeling
ger In steadily for the glory and conservation OF
France
TEuroNlo rEnvon.
Among the Germans 1t would be difficult 10 realize
the depth, breadth and intensity OF their feelings.
They were positively derious with delight; for to
them who have for so many years looked upon Ma
poeon as the fated enemy Of German unity his total
Coz LII rectiucatlon oil long and bitter wrong.
HIBERSIAN HOLES.
Among me lrlsh there was carous ana interest
was the supposed leader or the French and en-
bodied the national purpose OF this war against
against him. But yesterday there were few Hibor.
mans so poor as 10 do hin reverence. They hall
the establishment OF tie republic with joy, and for
get the Victories OF the frIssilns In the prospect
which they are salguine enough 10 conceive that
the new order OF things In France bodies good for the
cause OF Ireland, They argue that the dethroped
Emperor never had anu never coaId have particle
olsympatby for Irish nationality. that he was the
ally OF England aud the fvc Of freedom. therefore
II Is they welcome the cry which now Iinss through
farts, ''Liberte, cgaite. fraternlte."
PEACE BETWEEN TnEM.
HencefOrth We shall have no more quarrels be-
tween Irish and Germans, unless II the latter ap-
plaud any movement OF King William to force on
the French a ruler they doat want.
TIE SAD AND ANXIOUS GAUIS.
Among the French residents OF New York there
was much tremuIousness aud anxiety. Many might
pe observed in uptown restaurants and front OF
The bulletin boards looking pale and nervous. 70
chem this event has different complexion, q more
dread significance a possible and deeper danger
lhan we SO readily comprehend Revolution
has never sed its ir0n and crced IN its sweeping,
beadong course through The atmosphere OF larlS
Of civil STRIFE Then The Pussan Zoe is at the gates
and soon he may stride as c0nqueror In
aIo"g s,o heel i"o unon s oor ana pI erp rus
OF france. IL is this makes he poor Frenchmen
among us trembie for their beloved country and II
me joyous and triumphant Teuons would but real
tze q little OF tlle anguish Which repdS the breasts
OF many good and patriotic FrenchIaen here they
might bc loss lavish Of their sneers ut la belle
frauce.
This Will be a memorable epoch for the present
generation OF newsb0ys. words Can hardly depict
the clam0r Of then aggregated voices. Sitting in
the HERALD Office and listening TO Tie mighty and
6stracting roar as II penetraeS tie massive walls Of
the building It seems not unlike what might be
made by Kennel OF half million bull terriers let
loose. Sometimes II grew awful, and challenged
comparison with the lustiest effort the newsDOy
fraternity ever made during the war. Long life TO
them, ana may their lungs never need the iubricat
ing application or cod liver oil.
THE FLOW OF LAGER AND LIQUOR.
or late tie lager beer saloons have been reap!ng
the largest share OF profits from the alpreyalent
war fever. Not q saloon where the Gambrlius
beverage Is sold from the City Hall to Harlem but
counted triple earnings from noon to night
and the liquid malt constitute The chief attraction IL
might have been also noticed the patronage was ex
cessive. Many man may attribate sore head and
u scorched stomach TO his Iondncss for war news
and whiskey OF late.
Napoleon, France and Prussia md their merits
discussed up and down. back and forward, IN many
languages, good and bad, 20 bigger extent than
ever the same triple subject will be likely to get dis
AT THE HOTELS
and II may be fairly presumed in every well ragu-
lated household, though nobody went TO inquire,
the events IN Paris we're paramount topics. Tns is
It should be, for everybody said that the establish
bient OF republic III france indicates the approach
nf Iuilleunium.