New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-07-19

old for the occasion. The picture was nearly the same
IN all The Cafe International was specially wen hed,
and there gathered around one table crowd
in earnest discussion OF the war news. They
reported French victory II true, as reported they APP
peared to think that 1t was but an ndeclaye action,
which only precedes decisive battle Little doubt was
expressed OF the ultimate Of the French arms
ture Of the Frank and Teutonc element yet there was
dispute OF any consequence; each party read the
papers which suited them best and drank their national
A barber-shop on Fourth ave-, was the Of some
excitement on the leading question. conversation
sprang up between German on one side OF the news
table, and Frenchman the other who were waiting
their turn Little Of the CONVERSATION was audible unt
the latter jumped to his feet in great rage lie mad
been insulted and he appealed to those in the ROOM
to say whether 1t was not So which OF eo9se they were
unable TO decide He cursed the whole OF Prussia IRON
Bismarck down. He became more excited as he pro
ceeded. The Teuton sat with sardone grin upon MS
countenance till his turn came But the Frenehan out
swore him. The unanimous opinion OF those present
was that II the French nation were fierce as their
Europe would soon I've at their feet sueng Tor peace.
The French and German Consuls very reticen and
for the best Of reasons. They know nothing oneany
AZ the office in Bowlinggreen the hope was expressed
two nationates would not lead TO serious outbreaks
The Office In Broadway has been crowded since satur-
day with young Germans who have emgrated with the
understanding that In case the army should he modified
they would report Immediately for duty. The majority
the Consul has teegaphed to Berlin for Instructions so
to know whether to furnish them with the means TO
return The dispatch stating that Russia has declared
for Prussia is generally considered forgery II Is also
thought that If Italy does not preserve her neutrality
she Will the side or France one OF Non-
sus, however, in possession of any official news.
Twenty SECOND WARD oRGASizATioS -.
The Germans Of the Tweuty-secOnd ward met last
evening at Washington Hail. Eghth-ave, to express
their sentiments regarding the war. AZ 81 the meeting
was called to order by Mr. Robert Grenthal; Frederick
Kemp was elected Presidents John Thorne YicePrcsl-
dent; and Louis Kiesewettcr, Secretary. Col. A +.
Wutsclel spoke Of the harmony winch sho4id prevail
throughout the whole nation, ana hoped tn n, an
Germany would be united in this contest Dr. Eugene
j. BOde spoke Of the necessity OF all the wards IN the
city cooperating in the cause and proposed the following
resolutions, which were passed by acclaInatlon;
position have take in relation the
which has broken out IN our native country and f. t
struggle the French dpot end appreciate
the representative Of the German nation in the late important events
ISsoica That will do all power support the grand nd
just and contribute as much a. possible 10 e glorious Issue o
Rd TL.t APRON. COMMITTEE Of seyeT members and
appoint Committee each War which Committee joined 6y
H. at the next meeting held by all The s5ls n tl & nhs
brethren
mittee appointed: COL F. Wut3chel A. Ianphaegs,
Robert Grenthal j. Kock, Dr. L. j. Bode, W Eggert Nh
MEETING OF GERMANS IN FoURTH-sT.
The Committee OF Germans wishing 70 oIgamze Ger
man Society for the aid OF their wounded and SICK cou-
ymen in the war, held another meeting ist evening IN
the Cub-rOOms Of the Lederkrans, Governor Solomon
was in the chair. Committee Of the German Working
men was received. Its President Dr. Bergman, said in
behalf of his Society that they did not Wish the meeting
held in Steinway Hall, but in Tompkns square, There
there would be room for 5000 men, and poor and rich
could all Join alike in the demonstration He said
nav we do more we wish offer to the first Prussian
regiment which distinguishes itself premium Of $4,000
and a new flag. You have instituted a society TO give
money to the wounded soldiers and widows we want
poeon in the Of his uncle He the usurper courts
the fate and the fate will meet him. Until
he falls, Europe will have no peace, and Germany no
After long discussion it was agreed that the meeting
called to meet at steinway Hall on Wednesday should
take place, and be followed by monster meetings ON
me Cnmntttee for the Organization OF German socie-
that mad been telp
and had answered that he would aid any scheme for
The following resolutions were then adopted subject
to changes which might be deemed advisable:
Eeod That the German citizens or Newiork organize
society help the Germans and particularly the widows orphans
That We nominate Committee Of Three execute and transact the
TO .ebi se to tbs soe aud 20 S5p Us to raise funds
Tha De the privilege Of this Committee TO confer and negotiate
all other clubs aud societies Tor the same purpose.
the seas and that nasInuh treaty and
agreed upon by France think rlt that the Government Of the
United States should insist upon 1t; execution . =, ,
That Committee OF hree be appointed 70 feouol
before the President and the Secretary Of STATE OF the United states and
Gov. Saiorion and Messrs Oswald olendorfer. and
Joseph Segman chosen TO compose the latter Com
Atfer listening to an address by Capt John Goldman
who Of the large shipping merchants
rom 70 hermit German vessels 10 carry the American flag
the meeting adjourned to meet on Wednesday IN stein
wy THF FESIAvs AND THE FRAyco-PRUssIiN WAR.
The conflict between the French and Prussians seems
to have Infused unusual activity Fenan circles
will be seen by the following circular which was Issued
HE,DSriErERs LEGION OF ST. P,rcK-Tbe and third Bat
evening at o'clock sharp fully equipped without arms TO her mpo
relative to the action Of ountrymen the ga impending
T6s second assemble Gothic Hall Adams between
and Nssau Brooklyn Friday evening at the same hour
'-u 'o' DEsSis BURKE M,orGeueral Commanding.
The French steamers will ply as usual, their
having OF their capture they say they are far
swift TO be caught by any German war ves,i' tae
on saturday the 2d inst and the Perere about which
So much has been said, arrived safely az Brest
Yesterday at o'clock p. M, without any unusual mel
dent on the passage. The North German LLOYD VIII
natch no vessels until the close Of hostties although
the Union left Bremen saturday, the 10th nat BUT
instead proceeding III the usual manner through le
British Channel will go through the North Sea and north
- Scotland TO avoid any French cruisers
that NAV be in the Channel The Bremen line OF steam
ers from Baltimore, have also been discontinued, while
he passengers OF the Hermann have been advised TO 20
bv an English line. The Donau which sailed from ms
MORT ON June H. arrived at Bremen, while the Main
and Bremen bound to Bremen, are still upon the ocean
1t is thought they VIII be permitted TO proceed as tley
between the ports Bremen and Baltimore, three are
still sea- while the rest are either at Bremen OF bait
more The post officials have been ordered to forward
the mails by the English steamers. ~
The Franco Prussan quarrel was exemplifed on a
small scale in the cars of the sixth Avenue Railroad
William Purcell, who partially Intoxicated CHANGED
10 espy Mr. Charles Schettky, officer attached to he
receiving ship Vermont and took il into his head that
he was Prussan officer. He began TO abuse Scheky,
violently affirming that "Kng Billy would certainly be
licked" All remOnstrances were unayaing, ana the
unfortunate officer forced to hav recourse to the
law. Purcell was arraigned at the Jefferson Market
Police Court before Justice Cox for dsordery conduct
and committed in default OF $500 bail.
The Prussian excitement, in conjunction perhaps,
with other unknown causes produced an unWonted
beigerency yesterday in the usually peacefu precincts
of Printing Housesquare. In addition To several hrlsk
skrmishes among the boys there were two decided hghs
among the adults. In each case, once e0mDatint
withdrew with a bloody sconce: In the first
which took place arrests we're made but
in the seconp Messrs Michael ODay and Patrick Walsh,
the principal begerents were captured o{ the pole
and locked up in the Second Precinct staionouse Mr.
Kinney who armed himself with two big paylngsloncs
for the purpose of preserving strict neutrality was de
posted Tor safekeepng in the lookup OF the Fourth Pre-
cnct. -, ---..
conflict manifested among the German population of
Hudson County n j.. by extensive preparations iot
mas, meeting and number OF the most influential citi
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