The New York herald., 1871-03-12
GERMANY AND AMERICA.
Washingtgn'S Birthday and American Gossip
in the German Capital.
The Marriages Of Army Officers -Mesalliance-
The Heir of Noble Family WEEDS an Ac-
tress-Increase OF the German Army.
BERLIN, Feb. %, 1871.

BERLIN, Feb. %, 1871
For reasons best known TO himself, II not on ac
count of Ash Wednesday, Mr.. Bancroft saw MT to
homer Washington's Birthday by soiree on Tues
day evening, at which gathered not only all the
resident Americans but also number Of diplo-
matlsts, distinguished savans and artists. or the
former we mention Mr.. Won Thile the righthand
man OF Bismarck; Messrs. Hanna and Kruger, the
representatives OF switzerland and the Hause
Towns; Directors Won Philipsborn and Won stephen,
of the Department OF Commerce; Rector Bruins and
nearly all the professors OF the University; Richter
the celebrated painter and number Of prominent
statesmen and citizens. OF Americans OF note who
were present may be mentioned eX-Minster
Bigelow and family; Professor Harkness,
of Brown University. and family Mrs
Consul Kreissmen, whose husband is at
Paris, guest OF his friend Mr.. Washburne; Colonel
Bliss &C. II was certainly the most brilliant recep
ton ever given by the American Embassy here, and
though no efforts OF any kind to amuse the com.
pany had been made by the venerable hosts, sun the
conversation was lively and animated, and the good
humor eliminated in the singing of national airs
proposed by MIR. William Allen Smith, the young
and genial private secretary of Mr. Bancroft.
AN AMERICAN WEDDING.
Another affair OF interest to Americans occurred
on the day previous. II was the marriage, under
the 6gsde OF the Legation-whch has acted or late
several times IN this capacity-of Mr.. Giraud
Graham, OF Brooklyn n. Y, TO Miss Elise Roth, a
cultivated and beautiful young lady of this city, The
religious rites were celebrated in the Cathedral by
the Rev. MIR. Lisco and IN presence OF fair attend
ance of Americans, headed by Mr.. Bancroft. The
immense edGce was on this occasion brilliantly lit
up and the altar decked out IN all the floral beauty
o1 the finest greenhouses-a luxury which can only
be afforded here by the ette or society. The bride,
Rttired in chaste white satin robe, long train,
trimmed with finest Brussels lace, wore a veil COW
ering the flowing outlines OF her tall and graceful
person. and surmounted by the customary wreath
OF blooming myrtle. The bridegroom appeared in
all the manly vigor OF young American happiness
In his handsome features, ana the evident deter
mination to make her happy whom he had selected
as his partner. After the ceremony, which was
both preceded ana concluded by the singing
OF beautiful anthems, the couple and their guests
proceeded TO the Grand Hotel de Rome The most
hearty congratulations having been offered here
from every member OF the party the marriage feast
began excellent spirit This was followed by
dancing, and, to say the truth, by return ever and
anon TO the literally provided pleasures OF the
table. Though the newly married pair took leave
ri about ten p. NJ the company at their earnest
quest continued the festivities until the wee, small
young husband and his bride set out for Dresden
and an extensive tour throughout the Continent.
MARRIAGES OF ARMY OFFICERS,
Tor the legaization Of which in cases where, owing
20 the mobilization, the royal consent had not been
obtained. Q bill has been framed by the Prussan
Diet and has obtained the consent OF the Emperor.
The inSucency OF this bill consists In the fact that
II leaves still open to the royal pleasure a refusal
to ratfy In any given case, and 1t now becomes OBJ
vious tnat the only thorough remedy would have
been abolition Of the whole statute as far as it
connicts with the general law OF the land. If de-
termined to adhere to exclusive laws for the mil.
sary CASTE let the government visit those who tres.
pass against them with the heaviest penalties,
II viii ever be Incompatible with the pub.
lie spirit to see 1t arrogate to Itself
the right to disrupt the marriage tie consecrated by
the lawful authorities. AS TO the origin OF that
famous decree OF Versailles, January it rumored
that the heir of a noble family which has lately been
raised 10 the ducal rank took advantage OF the
fusion attendant upon the mobilization al the out
break OF the war TO
an inferior dd1tseuse at still more inferior theatre.
This is said to have stirred up the ire OF all the new
0edged dukes and duchesses and great wall was
raised In court circles The case was felt TO
be a still more grevous one, as the escutcheon or
The same family had suffered stain a few genera
tons ago by another n.esdutunce way down with
The lowest bourgeois. IL Is well, however, for your
readers to know that military affairs in this
country have been at all times, ana are now
more than ever, the nou me tdn9ere OF Legislatures.
Ii Is no mean part assigned to the official organs TO
praise TO the skies everything belonging 10 mlltar
Ism and 10 daily instil into the minus OF the people
that their welfare is altogether commensurate with
the efficiency and strength OF the army organiZa-
uon Thus II will appear quite natural that they
brag on what Germany could yet furnish Of live
teria TO oppose France II the should be con-
tlnued. Putting down the new recruits for 1870 at
100000, the evies OF the oldest landwebr and
garrison battalons at 44O coo men and 100 900 men
for the fresh recruits Of 1871 they figure up $4,000
men as q reinforcement OF the 100000
now IN France, exultlngly showing that IN
the coming summer Germany might have in
the field l.440.Oo0 men. Though this may
make the hearts OF royalsts and lmperiallsts leap
for JOY and PRIDE IL has ceased TO have such effect
upon the people al large, who mourn the loss OF
many out OF Their midst and who earnestly ask
as the future food OF cannon.
TINS feeling must not be supposed, however,
strong enough to dampen the prestige just now
gained by the army and chieitains. as Is evinced
by the large number OF commanding generals desig.
has General Werder been proposed as the represen-
tative for Stettm General Won Moltke for Madeburg,
General Won Manteufel for kongsperg, General
Kirchback Tor Kosten, &C.. but the whole bevy Of
petty princes and mobiles throughout The country
are anxlousy crowding to the foreground All
aristocratIc reserve seems TO De silent undouot-
ediy on The pretext OF the love OF fatherland,
which is threatened by growing democratic spirit.
The national liberals, who have now accomplished
their great ann OF a united Germany have no time
as yet TO say much OF liberty that correlative OF
union winch they have always maintained as their
shibD0leth They dwell upon the necessity OF keep
ing
THE SWORD OF GERMANY
bright and polished, and hint only family at the
Utopia OF a people In arms because they know that
the government reckons only with standing armies,
How norty1ng IL must be TO the leading spirits In
Versailles after the ratification Of peace TO render
10 france almost nall million
lar army knowing beforehand that they Will be dis
banded and that the depleted treasury o. the future
French repnbic VIII not sustain their beau ideal OF
q large standing army. This being the situation 1t
VIII not be dlnlcut to explain that
PROFOUND GRIEF IN MILITARY CIRCLES
here prevails at the idea tnat at Lhe return OF EN-
speror William from Versailles this city there will
not be sufficient number OF welldrllled TROOPS TO
be paraded before his Majesty. Well snpwing how
mucn the monarch doats upon and Iellshes that
KIND OF sport their faces grow long when they see
new levies or recruits volunteers and reserves as
also fresh supplies OF horses for the cavalry. and
equipments constantly sent TO the front, leaving
barely regiment or two as garrison for Berlin,
and just Sufficient 10 form guard OF honor al the
station on the arrival OF his Majesty. Indeed
most extraordinary Characteristic OF The present
has been the utter disregard on both sides Ct all
State and military Interests for the sole and only
purpose OF concentrating all their available strength
towards Erecting decisive issue. Thus IL
was always calculated that France required from
10000 10 10000 men OF Its active force
TO watch AlQlere, Just Russia Is expected 10 en-
poy not less than 100 900 for the same purpose in
Poland and Caucasia. But France withdrew all its