The New York herald., 1870-09-05
TEE DAY N BROOkLYN.

Brooklyn was electrified ON saturday morning at
the early announcement by the Telegram, extra of
the surrender or Louis Napoleon and the army Of
MacMahOn nc Sedan. Work was almost instanta-
neously suspended all Sides and men Of ail
nationalites and creeds proceeded to discuss with
nusned or palid cOnntenances, as the news affected
their feelings the nnlo0ked-for and startling all
nouncement Ali but has 1t been confirmed YETI
May not this despatch be canard, gotten up simply
for stock Jobbing efcctS and similar queries were
heard on the sido or the French and their SYM
patniZers. The answer, cOndrmatory OF the reli-
ability Of the early flush OF the exciting news, was
found In the later editions OF the evening paDer and
no longer doubt expressed to the correctness
Of the news OF the downfall of the French empire.
With the friends OF Prussia aud the citizens OF
German origin the first despatch OF victory for the
followers OF King Wilhelm over the gallant French
Marshal MacMahon, and the overthrow Of the Ma
poleon dynasty. taken for granted and implicitly
believed az good enough" hasty movement
''ager.becr saloon ward" was made every side,
and deep, long draughs OF the favorte beverage OF
the veteran Konge land Gambrinus) we're quared in
honor OF the event. "Our Fritz" Teutonic honsc-
hold word suggestive of proud paternity, kindly
toasted for his valor and While cheers and
round after round OF the repnted Notwithstanding
beverage were drunk to the health OF the
future Emperor OF Germany, King Will
helm Of Prussia. tnat willy, cunning, great
duly credited for his success in hoodwinking ma
pOeon" into putting his head into the lions mouth
by rushing into war with Power so far superior
to his own as the result has shown. The Crown
Prince and Prince Frederic Charles were duly ac-
credited with being worthy scons OF royalty whether
In gilded palace or tented field. Steinmetz and Won
MOtke and the other great military men OF tho
times were discussed from a martial standpoint, and
night and far into the early Sabbath morning in
many places OF German recreative resort Yester-
day was gala day with the Germans In uppling
and chin music sense. They walked boldly Ia the
side ldoOrways or the beer gardens and saloons anu
drank all they wanted, making as much noise AZ
the occasion. Policemen who called around came
I'm for many drink, and were, therefore, deaf TO all
% the Sunday clause sc OF Of the Excise law. The BLACK
white and red trl-cOlor or the Prussian dis
played from several houses throughout Brooklyn,
and was sauted by many excited admirers OF the
victorious cause which 1t sustained In the sanguinaiy
nelds OF poor Ia belle france.
But there were as above stated, very many per-
sons especially those Of French Celtic nation
altty, and hundreds OF the more intelligent and less
heart for the defeat OF the eagles OF France, and
among such bat little was said though their bearing
of aSoher the rea canse Of ihe great
shown TO the French by the Americans in this war;
We'll to be honest ION about It." Was was the reply, they
ard vigOr to the Protestant pOwer.n
THAT IS a reason. certainly" was the response.
(which at variance with the profession OF religious
tolerance and the right of all people to worship God
according to the dictates OF their own conscience
(which Is accorded by the consttution and which Is
unbecoming for Americans, as strictly neutral
Power, to express"
str ong advocate Of the Prussian cause, upon
learning OF the surrender OF Napoleon, exclaimed.
"Wel, now am q friend Of the French. They have
got rid OF that old fraud ana fogy Nap, and have
no further interest IN upholdlng their enemies I
hope TO see the invaders driven Oh the soil OF France
Let them establish republic now, and the Ameri
can people are with them heart and hand hence
fOrth.o
"At ali events,n exclaimed neutral citizen, "this
news means the termination OF the war. II means
peace.r
YES" was the ready rejolnder OF bystander at
means q large piece OF France"
"You don't meet many Frcnchmcn about town
To-Day" inquringy remarked an individual with
contemrtuous leer.
"No," was the reloindcr; 'but nnd good many
French sympathizers who boast that IL required
three Prussian soldiers TO fight French soldier-n
The shipping flying the nags OF Prussia, Wurtem-
berg, Saxony, Bavaria, Hanover, Hesse-C asset,
Baden and otner principaties OF the German Con
federation, were decorated from stem to stern with
bunting yesterday There ls much rejoicing among
the merchant marine OF these nations, attendant
upon the speedy prospects OF return Of these shps
To the active walks OF reopening commerce.
The Germans OF Brooklyn, in the midst Of their
rel0icngs, have an eye TO the main point of the
nterests-the material interests-or Faderand in
defrayiug the cost OF the war. They urge that IL
CONTINUED ON SEVENTH PACE