New-York tribune., 1870-08-10
PRUSSIAN WAR NOTES
WARS AND RUMORs OF wAR-THE FALL OF THE
THUNDERBOLT-THE RISING OF THE GER
MAN,PEOPIF.
BY GEORGE RIPLEY.

WARS AND RUMoRs OF wAR-THE FALL OF THE
THUNDERBOLT-THE RISING OF THE GER
MAN PEOPLE.
IRON PRIVATE JOURNAL
KREUTH Bavaria July l6-The quiet of this peace
full and friendly retreat in the heart of the Bavarlan
Alps on the borders of the Tyrol, has been rudely
disturbed to-day by the rumor of a war with France
am the only American in a family of about $50 per-
sons who have come to spend few weeks of the hot
season in this favorte though not fashionable water
ing-place in Southern Germany belonging to Prince
Charles of Bavaria 1t is in of the most retired
spots in Europe about 30 English miles southwest
from Munich in the midst of the loyeliest mountain
scenery and bounded on two sides by Alpine lakes.
We are at distance of several miles from any
telegraph OF railway station, and our only com
muncatiOn with the world at large Is by
Bavarian diligence, which brings mail twice day
from Munich and private kilograms from Iegernsee
a pretty village within two hours drive on a lake of
the same name. With the exception OF Scotch
gentleman and myself the company is entirely Ger
man. German fare and German manners are the
order of the day. and scarcely any language but Ger
man is spoken. There are visitors here from Prus-
sia. from Austria from WtTtemberg, and from Ba-
den although a large majority are Bayarlan. VI
course, German politics are frequent subject OF
conversation have been struck with the strong
portion of the company, which counts among its
most intelligent and agreeable members several WIS.,
itors from Vienna. The nomination of Prince
Jeopold of Hohenzollern to the Spanish throne has
been freely discussed but one has entertained
the idea of war with France on that account. 1t
was confidently believed that the of the King
of Prussia would be satisfactory to the French Gov
eminent and that no pretense would be lett Tor the
commencement of hostities from that quarter. But
to-day the situation presents new aspect Wehave
no definite accounts everything Is vague and con-
fused but the conviction is general that war is at
hand Several wealthy German bankers who are
here inform me- that they are assured by their prl
vate adyices Of the imminence OF hostlllties. III
would seem that France cherishes her ancient grudge
AGAINST Prussia with rancor0us hate and that she will
mot let slim the occasion to feed fat the enemy
whom she now thinks to have "on the hip" 1t
il reported and generally believed here, that France
has already declared war After the most dihgent
inouirv find no proof of this. The LATEST newspa-
ners are silent on the subject though everything n-
dicates that war is inevitable. We have no tele-
grams from Paris since Wednesday. What We have
are of omnous import, and great is our anxiety
for further news There is almost panic amongthe
visitors. Several Of my friends are packing ther
trunks Some have already left for Munich ana ber-
lin. have made the acquaintance ot two or three
officers in the Prussan army, men OF character ana
pluck. who speak seriously and wisely OF the mpend
ing conflict. They do not shrink fIom IT, Ihey b.
near 10 have no dread of its result but they
much of war to welcome its approach with bra'ado
or hilarity They will at once report themselves tor
duty. go
KREUTH, July 1.-THE thunderbolt has fallen
France has uttered the fatal word and declared war
against a foe Of equal mette and chivalrous pride
with herself Never did two great nations JON
issue of arms on so fmsy pretext There Is no ex-
cuse for this troubling of Israel by the modern Saul
The peace of Europe is sacrificed for the selfish am
hilton of an individual OF the journals which an
nounce the intelligence not one but condemns the
,udacitv of the usurper Ii crowns-may 1t close
lis career of blood and crime. Prussia exhibits an
undaunted front. With a serene earnestness, iii a
tome of almost religious solemnity, she calls upon
bsr children to rally around the banners OF the
Fatberland in this moment of peril. All Germany
resnonds nobly 10 the appeal Old offenses are for
gotten national feuds Of more recent date give
nlace 20 the warm impulses of kindred blood, and
,ho bo,e Teutonc race join heart and hand to repel
,he from her hearths and her altars If Ma
nolson reckoned on a divided Germany, he must
now see his illusion. From the foot OF the Alps to
,ha .horss of the Baltic hear but single voice,
80 :, r;ng. dedancs w the insOlent foe The vis-