New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-07-18
alter another dispatch was received which read as fol-


lows
No official advice except order have sen, you Mvcnsbcn leaves
for New.York tonight GERotT.
No declaration Of war has been received far ia
known either by the French or German Consu although
II is reported that representative of the Prssian Gov
eminent engaged in buying vessels in this city,
The French steamer for Havre will leave usual OH its
day of sailing.
The French residents of the city and suburbs propose
demonstration very although action has been
taken yet. few of the prominent advise their
oounymen to abstain from all discussion with their Ger
adversaries as the latter greatly in the majority
At the various French restaurants, clubs &c. the enthu
sasm high and at Of the clubs when dispatch
read quoting The London Times: "In Prus
STA loses strength England may be forced to help her."
IT Immediately proposed to form free corps in such
event and reinforce the imperial troops from here AS
IL is several gentlemen contemplate returning to France
TO assist in the struggle.
The German element is generally favorable 10 the
Prussian Government, although there are many OF
the educated class having bitter feelings against that
Government In consequence Of the arrogant bearing OF
Bismarck the Austrian war, and the scheswg Holstein
question: the Radicals also fearing that in OF the
success Of Prussia the formation OF Northern and
Southern German Republic will be deferred for years.
As an instance OF this feeling 1t may be stated that on
Saturday an Austrian named Haussmann, who had ex-
pressed his views rather hoty, set upon by two
Prussians at the Of Twenty ninthst and Sixth
conversation is confined exclusively to the threatened
conflict
The Germans Of Brooklyn regard the matter strongly,
and there will probably demonstration there of some
kind this week At Brooklyn Garden Saturday even
ing large number OF Germans formed a meeting, and
speeches were delivered favoring United Germany
against the French Emperor, and urging Germans, OF
whatever state, to sustain the cause.
In portions of NewJersey inhabited by the French
much enthusiasm is manifested. The Germans, equally
excited have already held meeting corner Of Third
and Hudson-sts HobOken, which subscriptions have
been raised and meeting devised TO express sym
pathv with Fatherland
The other foreign residents OF this city, who have fill
clustering procvties great glee Overthe situation
recruiting Office has opened In BrOOmest. for the
themselves the Geradines in Wiamsburgh are prepaI-
ing TO start for France within week, TO oer their ser
vices 10 the French Minister of War.
The Fenians delighted at the prospect, thinking
that England will be drawn into the contest, and that
they will have their opportunity for Ireland IN
difficulty. Many believe however, that England VIII
not enter into the conflict she can at all remain CUT
that she win prefer not TO imperil her commerce by
alying herself with Prussia and lighting France,
although Prussia is regarded as the natural ally.
The rooms of the Cuban Junta are thronged with
patriots and the flags of the Republic lying IN inc JOY
that felt that Spain forward no more REINFORCE
ments to Cuba and that it will achieve its independence
At a meeting OF prominent Germans in Delmonieos,
saturday. to make arrangements lor mass meeting
to express the sympathy OF the German American lOlu-
laOn with Prussia in the Impending CONNECT IN Europe,
Mr. William Stenway offered the OF Steinway Hal era
It's EXGOv. Solomon appointed Chairman, ana inc
following gentlemen were appointed Committee 60 make
further arrangements, and will meet III FOurtt on Mon
day evening: William stenway, Oswald Ottend4rIer'
Hugo WesentOnck, Carl Schweddler DR.. H. Won Hoist,
Philip Bissnger Prof. SChem Dr. A. Jacobl, Seglsnlnd
Hauffman Gen. sge, Lieut.. Ludwig Kapf, william
Kobbe, Emil Sauer, Edward Solomon, Frederick kuhne,
Johannes Lienau, L. y Stasory, f. c. Petrash, Edward
Schinewnd, Willy Wallach, Ii. Maury.