Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1875-10-23
Social Life in Germany!

4 circumstances has recently occurred
which throws some Interesting rays OF
light on the social life in Germany.
Among the upper ten 0f the Imperial cap
ital there is Herr Won Schafer Volt, who
as owner and founder Of the Bazaar, one
of the best gazettes of fashion published,
has amassed = larg9 fortune. Having
distinguished himself also by his interest
in public affairs, he was some years since
raised TO rank Of nobility. His eldest son
aspired TO the honor of officer in the Cui-
rasSier Guards, one of the crack regi-
ments Of the Prussian army. Now, al
though the officers of the regiment felt =
personal inclination towards the young
Herr Won Schafer, they nevertheless rails
ed certain objections to his being enrolled
amongst them on account Of his low de-
scent. He was, therefose, compelled to
pass into regiment cS cuirassiers of the
line, where he Immediately received 4
commission. During the last war he
fought with such bravery that the iron
cross was conferred Oh him. UnfOrtu-
nately in the cavalry attack after the bat
tie of TiOnYille, in which the Westphal-
tan cuirassiers behaved so gallantly, the
young hero, with many of his comrades,
found a premature death. Ii was report
ed at the time that owing to his inability
TO enter the regiment Of his choice, his
honor was so wounded that he himself
rushed into destruction. The father was
so deeply afflicted at the intelligence Of
his sons death, that for time fears were
entertained for his life. At the termina-
tiOn of the war, as an expression or SYM
pathy for the loss of the the young man,
those drawing-rOoms previously closed to
the Schafer family, were now thrown
open. The social position of the Schafers
thus gradually assumed firmer footing,
circumstance partly attributable to the
grace and charm of the eldest daughter,
constantly surrounded by a crowd Of ad-
mirers. The young lady finally gave ear
TO the suit Of Count Friedrich Eulenburg,
lieutenant in the Gardes du Corps, an elite
troop of thc Emperor's. The bridegroom,
a descendant of one Of the oldest Prus-
sian families, and very rich, only intend
ed remaining short time longer in the
army, being desirOus of pursuing POlit-
zeal career. His engagement with the
daughter Of 4 parVenu excited every
where, especially in military circles,
great surprise, and some Of his younger
aristocratic friends, who, report states,
had vainly sued for the hand Of the hand
some Fraulein Won Schafe Volt, went TO
the successful suitOr to express their re-
gret at being obliged, on account Of his
haesdIliaHce, to break Of all intercourse
with him. This insult caused Count
Gutenberg TO challenge them, and lay
complaints before his commander, Col.
Won Alten. On the Colonel taking part
against the Count, the latter sent him 4
challenge, toO-a step rendering him
guilty OF violation Of military discipline.
Col. Won Alien Immediately acquainted
the authorities with the case, and Count
Gutenberg was called to account and ul-
timately condemned TO a years cOnfine-
meut in 4 fortress. The sentence now
lies before the Emperor for confirmation.
Although His Majesty as well as the roy
al princes are all in favor Of Count Eu-
Icnberg and his betrOthcd, there Is no
probability Of the Count escaping I'M
prisOnmeut, great weight being justly
laid on rigorous observation of disci-
pline in the army. He Will probably pre-
fer 10 be changed to another regiment,
and i'm so doing the esprit dg cpTpS Of the
Oyerbearing Body Guards, who seek 10
exclude all but noble blood from their
ranks, will be satisfied. The petty spirit
displayed by the PrUssian ''JuukerS' on
this occasion has created much displeas-
ure in Liberal circles. the more 50 As
nothing can be said against Eraulcin
Won Schafer and her family. In the ap-
preaching season the Imperial Court VIII
in all likelihood embrace the OppOrtuni-
~ of showing its diSpleasure At the con-
duct observed by The Gardes du Corps.
The entire powerful family Of Gutenberg
have unanimously approved the marriage
of the Young Count BY her alliance
with Count Gutenberg, Frauleiu Won
Schafrr Volt enters also into near rela-
tionS with Prince Bismarck, whose only
daughter j. Just engaged 20 Count W end
Won Gutenberg, a cousin Of the offender.
~ Berlin Letter TO the London News.