The New York herald., 1876-01-02
DEUTSCHLAND'S NHUJAHR.
This New Year Receptions by
Kaiser Wilhelm.
ASSURANCES OF PEACE.
Prince Bismarck in Armor The
Greetings.
THE AMERICAN COLONY.

HE AMERICAN COLON 7
SPECIAL DESPATCH TO THE HERALD By CABLE
BERLIN, Jan. l, 1876
New Years Eve passed quietly in the North
German capital
THE MILITARY CONFINED TO BARRACKS.
In consequence of the disturbances which
occurred in the streets on last years cele-
b-ation of New Year, the military were con-
4iaed to their respective quarters in barracks
during the day
POLICE PRECAUTIONS.
Large squads of police were stationed at
convenient points in the principal thorough
fares
THE ADVENT OF THE DAY HAILED WITH MUSIC.
band of music, which was stationed in
the Rathhaus Tower, signalized the birth of
the New Year by the performance of enliven-
ing airs
THE PEOPLE SALUTE THE DAY
This was greeted with cheers and song by
thousands of people on the Unter den Lin
den. who shouted "Prost Neyahr' to their
hearts content.
AT COURT.
The members of the imperial family cele-
brated the advent of New Years Eve in the
usual royal style in the Palace.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CROWN.
THAI M,;o,4;o, r,o,oro- yv;1I;o,o o-,l
Empress Augusta received the congratula-
tions of the members of the imperial house
hold to-day The Emperor returned re-
sponses to the different addresses in words
of national hope and domestic felicitation
IN THE CHURCH
The Emperor and Empress, with the mem
bers of the royal family subsequently at
tended the celebration of divine service in
the Cathedral
AN IMPERIAL RECEPTION.
Then at noon the Kaiser and Empress re-
ceived the generals of the army. The vet
eran Field Marshal Won Wrangel delivered
an address to the Emperor, in which he ex-
pressed to His Majesty the congratulations
Of the entire German army on his having
been spared to rule over united nation and
the hope that he would live to witness many
returns of the day.
THE KA1sER's REPLY.
Emperor William replied He thanked
The Field Marshal for the words which he
had addressed to him in the name Of the
army. He referred, in terms of thanks to
God, to the restoration of his health from a
recent attack of illness He praised the
efficiency of the army and assured the
Marshal, and through him the soldiers of
the durability of the peace which the Father
land now enjoyed.
BISMARCK AND THE MINISTRY.
At the hour Of one o'clock in the afternoon
Prince Chancellor Bismarck, in company
with the Cabinet Minister'S paid their re-
spects to the Sovereign. The Prince Chan
cellor wore the uniform of a general of
cuirassiers.
IN GOOD HEALTH AND POPULAR AS EVER.
He appeared to be in excellent health and
was enthusiastically cheered by the people
on the occasions of his arrival at and depart
ure from the palace.
THANKS TO THE PRIMER AND MINISTRY.
Emperor especially distinguish
Il.
Ministers for their untiring services in the
cause of the country
THE FOREIGN AMBASSADORS.
At a later hour of the day the Emperor re-
sceved the Ambassadors of England, Russia,
France, Austria and Turkey
DIPLOMATIC CONGRATULATIONS.
Lord Odo RUSSELL Ambassador Of Great
Britain, congratulated the Emperor William
on behalf of the diplomatic corps.
PEACE AND AMlrY.
The Emperor, in reply, expressed the
heartiest satisfaction at the good relations
which exist between the German Empire
and foreign countries The neighboring
States were determined, he said, on the
maintenance of peace.
THE FRENCH MINISTER HoSoRED
His Majesty accorded a most gracious re-
cepton to the French Ambassador, the vi
comte de Gontaut-Biron.
DINNER AND THE OPERA.
When the Court receptions were concluded
tho Emperor dined and after dinner attended