The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-08-04

BERLIN, July y, 1870.
During the intense excitement here which
naturally precedes the actual outbreak OF hostities
" IS no easy task 10 send you systematic and con-
nccted details OF what is actually taking place.
Imagine the otherwise quiet streets OF This capital
ibronged with soldiers and recruits. railway travel
ing almost suspended Tor private purposes mans in.
regular and delayed, shops partly closed, business
almost at standstil, everywhere excited groups dis
cussing the latest rumors affecting domestic
OF leave taking-fathers sons, husbands and Low ers
tearing themselves from all that Is nearest ana dear
est 10 themin line, all tue consequences OF dire anG
destructive war already foreshadowed as it were
NJ our very threshold. Ii is, OF course, impossible
for the writer, or any all OF the special cor
respondents or the HERALD, although accredited
first with this government and with the headquar-
ters OF the armies 10 preserve that degree of cool
ness SO essential in ordinary communications.
One thing | can testify 10 most emphatically is
That there is but one feeling prevalent throughout
the North and South OF Germany namely, 10 resist
10 The last man the wsntOn and unproyoked "insO-
lence'' of the French dictator ami his 10 rmldons
This was more especially displayed in the eXtraor-
binary sitting OF the Rcichstag yesterday after The
delivery of the throne speech already transmitted
10 youl read by the King with deep emotion ana
The address in reply, unanimously and enthusiast
Ideally adopted. II contains the strongest express
SONS OF loyalty and attachment to his Majesty's
person, places at his disposal men and means I'M
limited for the carrying out in the promptest and
most determined manner the war into which this
country has been inveigled The honor and liberty
Of the country are at stake; the peace and welfare Of
ihe Continental nations are to be restored and an
END put for times TO come, TO any similar aggres-
slQg:
II Is almost impossible TO describe the scene that
The Relchstag that he had bat that morning received
the oficial declaration Of The shouts and
iumutuous applause, shared in by the galleries
and the diplomatic box, In which we noticed
M Bancroft and all the other foreign Ministers,
were such had never before been heard in the
building. Count Bismarck, as soon as silence could
ID any way be restored said there was nothing for
him at that tme TO add to what was contained in
The throne speech.
An adjournment took place for the purpose OF pre-
pairing the address. In the next sitting the Pres-
dent, DR.. Simpson, read the draft Of the address,
which was unanimously accepted and committee
chosen so deliver 1t TO the King. Yesterday morn.
ing il was announced that King William had eX.
pressed his deep felt thanks 90 the committee
puestiDg them to communicate to the Reicnstag his
earnest and grateful appreciation o. their patriotic
devotion TO Fatheriand.
biSMARCN'S SPEECH.
count Bismarck then said that he would lay
before the House the documents pertaining 20
his important European event aud they ~
well as future historians, would ind II
most surprisingly meagre collection. In this
whole matter, he said we have received from
the imperial French government but official
communication; IL Is that read 80 YOU yesterday.
''the declaration OF war; Hear, hear All the
private communications and conversations betw
the King and Count Benedetti were OF ii
confidential ana personal nature, and Were by no
means constitutioaally binding III their effect The
simple telegram to a newspaper stating that the
King had notified the French ambassador thai hs
had nothing further to communicate 10 him, had
been, in the most unbeard-of manner construed by
the French government into an oifciai note Since
then reliable official statements had been published
by this government OF what really occurred al Erns
which would be laid before the House. There was
yet document 10 which he would refer, yig:--HeT.
Won Werther's interview with Duke Grammont In
which The latter demands q letter OF apology ana
his answer TO Herr Won Wertber, considering The
whole misunderstanding, and demanding that the
French government Should put any demands they
may have 10 make In writing. Then came a circG-
lar TO the South German States explaining the stua-
rlon, an ofer or the part OF Great Britain IL medi
ate which, having been declined by France couJ
nos be accepted by this government. they being
challenged, and hence unwilling 10 take the nta-
tive. and finally, the 0f1clal declaration VI war ny
France.
rHE EFFECT.
The bill before tile House calls for an eNtrsordi-
nary grant for the military and navy departments
900 lhalers. without q dissenting voice 1t
passed the first and second reading; to-day 1t Is
peced 10 become law. The Dlus relating TO the for
NATION OF banks for the relief OF commerce. 10 The
restriction OF emigration during the war and 90 The
recall OF German subjects abroad win unquestiona-
0iy be passed al once.
THE IRON Cross
THIS decoration, Instituted IN the 'liuerly wars
OF lsl3-15, vel worn Dy many Of The veteran SOL
WI icI
led TO the conquest ~ The Gallo invader and which
Is so much hoDored aud priced 10 this day that the
and civilians-this iron cross reinstaied by
royal order sin view OF The serious crisis impend.
ing, ana IN grateful remembrance OF the heroic
deeds OF our forefathcrs IN tue wars OF liberty"
This efieotua appeal 10 the glorious "reminiscences
~ the past will not fail IN It's most stirring and IN
vigoratDg effect upon The present generation. "
even had that effect upon an old veteran or seventy,
who, wearing The cross, presented himself at one OF
she depots, Insisting upon immediate enrolment
Indeed the youth OF this country are rushing Tor
ward with an eagerness ana alacrity not even sur
passed hy that eVipced in the wears lsl3-l5. so al
least, say those whose memory 60 back 10 those
monentous tunes. AS II was found necessary NJ
that period 10 close colleges and seminsries II is
now for the scholars VIII not stay behind but Join AZ
their countfy's eau 10 arms.
TIE RUG OF WAR
As IL always the case In such eventful times fnil
lance cannot ne placed IN any Statement whatever
unless IL is vouched fot officially. Il was thought AT
IirSt by many that sudden surprise was Intended
ny the French army, ana indeed several rumors ~
such arrived here In IorIn TO warrant credbility
IL is now believed that though The French are some
what ahead or the Germans IN preparations, vet an
action grand scale cannot be fought by either
1Or at least q week 30 come. There are MANY "pee-
SimIss y who insist that II ~ quite possible for the
French 10 push by a coup deSndti through Bavaria
and Baden. debouch In Thuring3 and even reach the
Eibe. Here they would he brought to bay, ana the
plains OF LoipSic may once more witness their utter
discontinue and destruction. In the opinion OF
Others, however aud We should mention military au
vhorfjes are on their sde--tlle German armies are
20 forward in their preparations TIA, the enemy VIII
have to light before getting so iat
Again. we have " on good milrafy authority mat
Prussia viii not he in uIidue haste 10 force an issue
Knowing what hard and severe bghtinc ~ ~ pros
peer, relying upon her perfect organization, she
r. determined 10 carry ont All preparations
Systematically. and see "the very last buckle on
e3cb harness IN its proper place. Thus we see
1roops Of recruits hurried ABOUT by rail in all
directions, going far 20 the east, others up
Dortb 10 Scbeswig, &C. AS each regiment and com
pany nnst be accoutred ana equipped ~ headquar'
1ersthat is 10 say their garrison III time Of peace.