The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-08
VOICE OF THE EUROPEAN
PRESS.

Facts, Incidents, Anecdotes, PersOnnIim, Sc.
The North German Correspondent, dating Berlin,
September q, publishes the following appeal OF the
Grown Prince 20 the people OF Germany
The signal victories OF our army have opened up
to the German people the prospect OF 81 rlous
peace. On the battle fields OF France Germany mas
awakened 10 the proud consciousness OF her might
aud her unity. ana this great gan-c0nsecrafcd by
the blood OF many thousands OF oar Warrjors-will
We trust, retain It's cementng influence ever IN
country. But the enthusiastic exultatlOn OF the
last few weeks has been alloyed with deep sorrow
ana mourning. Much or the hover OF our YOUTH
many oil the leaders Of our army have paid the
price OF victory with their blood; stll larger
Is the number OF those who hlndered by wounds,
or the almost superhuman eIcrtions they have maze
in the field fIom henceorn earning their livelihood
unassisted. The families OF tue slain ana the living
victims OF the have the first claim on the graft
tude Of the nation. Whoever has shared In the ex-
citement OF the struggle ana hopes that new and
happy era or peace viii succeed the rising OF the
whole nation in its strength, whoever numby rec0g
nzes in our triumph and the defeat OF our enemies
The Judgment OF God. should now prove the SIN.
cerity OF his convictions by helping to succOr he
disabled soldiers of our nationai army and their
families.
The State ITSELF however literally il m az dispense
the means at its disposal, Is unable to provide Tor
the great number OF inyalids ana those dependent
on tnem State assistance can ut best furnish only
bare necessities; lis action must be limited by gene
raj regulations, and IL can take co.nizance vi the
special wants OF individuals.
voluntary and Will be largely required, for the
losses like the successes Of this great contest,
immense. Al the present mas created u unlver.
sal Herman army, III winch the sons or ali our Ger
man stems emulate each other in heroism the care
OF the nvalids ana the helpless whom the war be-
queathS us, shall be q common concern Of Germany,
aud one in which North and South win equally take
part.
Former experience has shown that to contribute
money generously Is not everything. IL is no less
necessary TO distribute the funds both wisely ana
with humane regard 10 exceptional circumstances
ana at the same time care must be taken to stimuli
late not 10 remove Incentives TO industry that
the relief afforded may become real benefit and
blessing To the recipient
II IS therefore highly desirable that local and
district associations should he everywhere formed
wlich shall undertake 10 collect subscriptions under
the direction Of common management. These
branch societies WIN inquire into the claims OF all
applicants III their respective districts, and IN case
Oh approval, provide them with permanent pecunary
aid. rs.
As the Victoria National Invalid Institution,
FOUNDED In 1856 ior similar purposes has proved rs
nigh valiie and efficiency III large part OF Germany
herewith authorize the acting committee or that
association to organize and assume the manage
nent OF an Invalid Institution FOR Germany In gene
ial, 10 cohect luuds, and TO Establish branch assoc
cations.
HIS Majesty the King, commanter-in- chief Of the
herman army, mas signi1ed 70 me, as In 1854 ana
1866 MS iul approval Of this patriotic design III
the present campaign have mad the satisfaction OF
leading an army into the field. in which the Baya.
rlan the Wurtembereer, and the BadeDser fougnt
s1ue Dy SIDE with the Prnssian and for that reason
may appeal to the hearts OF all German brothers
ms work OF love we VIII also undertake IN COM
mon, regarding 1t ~ the prelude to many others
wn,cn we shall accomplish together in the capse OF
our country and that or peace.
FREDERIC WILLIAM, Crown Prince OF Prussia
HEADQUARTERS, RHEIMS. Sept. 8, 1870.
| GERMANY RECOGNIZES NAPOLEON
The correspondent which Is Count Bsmarck's
| special organ, elsewhere says:-
In the eyes OF the allied German governments tht
only leka ruler OF France al the present moment Il
we Emperor Napoleon. on the StR Of May last hui