The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-09-04


graph from Berlin contrnatory OF dispatches pre-
viously received which announced Prussian victo-
r1es, while the Gallo cock crOwed Justify from the
ramparts OF Paris. The most enthusiastic admirers
OF Prussia felt that the condition OF the German
armies was at least very critical and the
sYMPArHIZERs WITH FRANCE
were loud In their boasts that the tide had turned in
favor of Napoleon and his army. Altogether there
was much OF dependency In German circles In this
city ON Friday, and good deal OF exultaton among
the friends and admirers OF la belle France. But
what an awakening for all yesterday. the great
pire of France, victorious great struggles, TIL
umphant in diplomacy, ana for years the arbter Of
Europe, lay crushed and broken whlo he, the
chler Of State, at whose frown nations wont to
tremble, was declared by the unsympathetic lash
that sped from the Ola to the New World to be
prisoner In the hands OF the hitherto despsed Prus
slams! Such an event was sufcient to set the world
IN blaze OF excitement; aud no doubt II has. Here
In the city. wien the astounding news became
known. the greatest excitement prevailed. French
men, and those who since the war broke out openly
expressed their sympathy with France, refused TO
accept the Intelligence as truth loudly asserting
that the dispatches were concocted for sockobbing
purposes, while the Germans all over the city gave
way to wild enthusiasm
WALL STREET.
which IL the financial pulse OF The city and nation,
was alive with gossippers all day; usually sober
minded men running around communicating the
news, and serving 10 spread the contagious excite
nent still further, and knots OF people gathered ia
the various public otices and on various cor
ners to discuss the situation. Everywhere was heard
expressions Of astonishment at the sudden collapse
OF the French empire ana the uninterrupted sue
cesses OF the armies of King william. and outside
the Germans who OF course were iubilant, good
deal OF sympathy for PROSTATE France uttered.
IL was rather curious 70 watch tho antics of the
bulls ana bears
IN THE GOLD ROOM
when the news was first announced. The animals
reared. plunged, yelled and roared IN that
was quite appalling for several minutes, and then
retired to cool OF. Presently returning, however
with dispatches OF condrmatory nature, the tumut
was renewed. The busy hands OF the gold indicator
never worked so hard since the "cOrner'' of Septem
ber 1862 jumping back ana forth responsible TO the
dire hows OF the infuriated animals IN the pit Down
Two per cent went gold IN lew hours and away
lew the wits OF small operators. 1t really seemed as
II King Wllain, besides making corner on mtIail-
lenses, had succeeded In throwing nasty shell into
the board OF brokers.
HAT sMAsHERs AT WORK.
Towards evening, when the tired bulls and per.
spring bears wearied OF yelling, they suddenly
grew frolicksome and went into the business OF
blocking hats with extraordinary enthusiasm. Tiles
that cost the amount OF interest on countryman's
margin were smashed remorselessly, and soft hats
capable OF sustaining u bombardnlent were above
par Whenever wreched swell with one OF IS
pest mead ornaments tncantousiy appeared he was
| Instantly made victim Tue assailed and assail.
ants however, were very good humored ''and there
was no loss OF lie on our side T" of course snc6
violent exercise required something nice IN way
| OF stInulants. The Americans who con-
| spicuous ID promoting the interests OF the
New York haters retired sundry and divers
| places TO get the wherewiiha; but 'sUniteG Ger.
many jubllant but peaceful, advanced in solid
column on the lager beer saloons. such tapping
and ''drel'i was never heard before; cheers for
KONG William, Bismarck, Won Moltke and the Ger
man army made
SLEEPY SPIDERS ''sCoorr
and started bung5 in many sympathetic barrel OF
pasty lager United Germany held high carnival
and drank long life and success to the of the
faithful departed' warriors OF Prussia till nlghtfall.
But while all this enthusiasm was venting itself
among the German bankers and brokers the natives
OF France were overcome With gloom and despond-
ency They could scarcely realize the fact that the
OF French power had suddenly iaded away But
beneath the feeling OF sadness was the onguen--
cht5b
FAITH THE FRENCH PEOPLE.
Armies may be crushed and fleets sunk, they said
but no foreign power Cal, ever enter Paris dictate
tue republic viii now spread her shelterng wings
over the PROSTATE country, and all in little while
THE rxuLTANr GERMANY
acknowledged the fervency Of the patriotic faith Of
1t Is safe to say that event since the capitula-
ton or General Lee caused more intense excitement
In this city than the astounding which was tele-
graphed yesterday, and is to-day fully and graphi-
caily confirmed.
When the news of the defeat of the French was
! nrst nawkou about by the newsboys the Germans
felt shy about It. They bought the Telegram. but
they drd not beeve IT, YET when the German pa
street corner the Germans were seen stopping their
friends and congratllatlng themselves at the great
victory which was won by the German arms, then 1t
was time for all to believe in 1t.
King William, Count Bismarck, Baron Motke and
| all other generals OF the German army were being
cneered TO the full extent OF the lungs Of the cheer
ers, and many ludicrous and many significant Incl
| dents happened
| ..The French army has capitulated ~ said one
81 know it, answered certain Mr. Hartung OF
Hoboken. 81 know 1t, and here sir" said he. there
| a fnr1 nfnhv ytIr
sent to King William to-day" The despatch read
! iORows
| To King WILLIAM, at Head quarters
Please baud the following to the late Emperor Of the
Hoboken New Jersey and know that my offer Of
will not be miscoostrued now. Yours. HARTUNG.
The Germans wild with enthusiasm. The
| clerks OF German banking firms went of shortly
after nOOn and returning to their counting houses Ia
condition somewhat unfit Tor work, they were all
dismissed for the day, and after that they made
Broad street q perfect Dandemonium with their
crie a OF hqr IRA ior Germny Germans are up"
! Farther up town the noise still greater. At
| the
! wALHALLA
on Orchard street Geib Brothers knew end to the
rockets, Roman candles, fireworks ana other demon
| STATIONS. me
were ont in ru force, and, besides Illuminating
their building. tue sharpshooters Of the Turner'S
marched OUT and torches aud Roman candles were
abundant.
| TIE LIEDERKEANZ
had numerous meeting at their hail. and fags and
! Illuminated windows outside Indicated what the
| feeling OF the members was within.
THE ARION
| was not behind The Gerlnania Assembly Rooms
the present headquarters OF the society were htly
! decorated and within resOunded the or,ls OF VIC
! Tory:
| Leb's vaterland kannst ruhig seio.
! THE BEETHOVEN SOCIETY
| met at their hall, near avenue A, and, under the
direction OF Mr. Charles TraeGer, sang u number OF
songs, the best OF which was Was ist des Deutschen
| VaterlandT
| AT GERMANIA HALL,
| on avenue A, the enthusiasm was great. Rockets
were let fly and beer given around, and all were
as happy as an angel m heaven could be. Here they
! had new song, composed especially for the Occa-
| sion, which read
! Lulu und ch
Sind Haoenichts- Scheriich.
Another ditty was sung farther down Third street.
! to the following words
| Rel Wisspmburg