The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-07-26
the rEELIxG III WASHINGTON.

Prussnn Overturcs for the Purchase of War
Steamcrs-Our Mediterranean Fleet 60 be
Relnforced-The Navy Locking After Ame-
ricnn Conimerce-Eraucc Respects Property
Of Misunderstanding OF Germans.
WASHINGTON July rs, 1870.
Baron GerOlt made another visit to the Navy De-
partment to-day His object Is said to be to negoi-
ate the purchase OF OF vessels but thu
far our government, has given him no encourage
ment. In fact the naval authorities have told him
very plainly that under existing circumstances they
cannot entertain any propositions OF the sort. Our
government needs now all the vessels In It's posses.
sion and Intends to forward to the Mediterranean
powerful feet fast 1t be got in readiness.
Four or five vessels will be added to
our European squadron, with view OF
protection to American commerce during the war
between Prussia and France. Although the Con-
gresslona Appropriation was strictly cOnided to q
peace establishment the Navy Department will,
TO the full extent oil Its means ut outvessels for sea
on behalf Of our commercial marine.
The following was received here this afternoon by
cable at 2:45 r. NJ. -
To HAMILTON FISH Washington
Ohlcial notice is given that France IN the present
war adheres to the declaration Of Paris, as well as In
regard TO the United States or other Powers; espe-
ciaily prussan properly IN American bottoms 10 re-
'''''' - ' WAsHBURNE.
A large and enthusiastic meeting OF Germans was
held tonight at Lincoln Hall The American flag
was displayed on the right and the North German
the left OF the platform. Speeches were made by
Messrs. Eberle, Poesehc, luekuhn Shade and
Others. The Washington Sacngerbund sang several
patriotic German airs. The following resolutions
were unanimously adopted
Fira-The war commenced by France against Germany
under most frivolous pretexts crime against the hui
manityof our century and unworthy civilized nation
scoidAl sympathies this are with our faith
eTland not on the ground alone that country OF our
birth and extraction but because Germany the
champion Of liberty and humanity against Infamous
rant and misguided people.
1hWe intend TO give TO these sympa,hics and ey.
presaons In such manner rs Is lawful for citizens
trail country.
We see with sincere pleasure general sympa
thy felt by our American born fellow for GERMANY
IN this momenous struggle and recognize this sympa.
my new bond for that friendship which firmly untes
our old and our new fatherland.
FYm-As citizens OF the United States we expect conf.
neny tha' our government will position towards
Germany struggling for her honor her liberty which
euushp may dictate, and which yields all that support
which a neutral Power give - 49, Pr
SixUWe have full confidence IN TIM univ NJ thu
herman people, IN the courage OF the army nd In
the wisdom OF the German leaders VIII bring q ermanv
out OF the struggle greater and powerful than Abe aver
before. 1850 'AS WV
seven copies OF these resolutions shal, be sent IN
the German Congress ana the Secretary OF state ~
the United states. Measures were taken 10 Obtain
SUBSCRIPTION for the aid OF the wounded ana the
widows and orphans OF the war.