The New York herald., 1876-03-20

sign" his wish is, however fulfilled In October
1s62 we find him already in Berlin where differences
between government ana Parliament and the reorgan-
ration OF the army have brought about
hict HIS hopes OF the Chamber, understanding ais
national policy, sending him their support not re-
allied. He Is most violently attacked by the liberals
and even accused OF treason. Nothing however,
ayails turn him from the course ne has taken The
letters become more seldom, his whole time being
absorbed by the fierce parliamentary struggle
HOUSE, OF DEPUTIES,
on the Ministerial Bench, he writes 10 his wife,
"Wlth speaker who is abusing me on the tribune be-
fore me- between declaration already given and
about TO be given, inform you how 1t fares with me-
Much work; somewhat tired not enough sleep; every
beginning difficult; with the help OF God | shall
endure IL but lIe always IN public very hard to
bear" In the next summer he follows the King TO
Austria, aud comes for the first time In direct contact
Premier with her leading statesmen, who wero after
ward outwtted by him. He finds 1t very trouble
some IN Vienna 40 be stared at by every one ike
japanese; It all with tacOgntto and privacy,
until once, similar to others, have fallen into dis
grace and another has the preference " Gassein,
visited by Bismarck for the first time In 1863 pleasea
him exceedingly and oilers hlm opportunity 10 adj
lnlre the grand beauties OF the landscape there On
his return 10 Berlin his complaints recommence. He
ls depressed at being finally intrusted with
beng 'able TO progress he wished and
certainly previously hoped Above, below, on all
sides no ~ assacd "wIth adopted opinions doc.
trna principles, political shorsig gntedness and public
hostility. HIS second journey Gassein important
on account Of the agreement made Ior iont occnpa
tion OF the duchies OF Schleswg Holsten However
traces OF the event this colecton perhaps
for fear lest tue Austrian post might not respect the
inform his wife OF Indifferent circumstances From
Vienna he writes :--"l have Just been
HOUR IN THE VoLKs GARrEN'
unfortunately ineogRto seventeen years ago on
wedding trip, but was stared ut by all the world
This comparable to the Ike OF stage actor
is very disagreeablc, especially II one will drink gass
OF beer in peace Also on his journey France
Barrtz Tor the purpose OF sounding Napoleon the
separation of Sclhcswig Holsleln from Denmark this
collection OF letters contains but little political news.
The letters dated from this time written at long
tervals and confined TO trivial events The important
perhaps laid aside for publication at later
period. very humorous letter. dated Christmas day,
1866, not be forgotten. high CONSERVATIVE
gentleman had questioned Bismarck why he
seldom went 10 church and reproached hun with
having been photographed the picture with
Lucca, circumstance creating much scandal at the
time Bismarck replied, with regard TO visiting the
church, 1T is quite Incorrect that DO not 90 TO
church. But | have been these last seven months
either absent or ILL., Whoever made the observation ia
quite mistaken about my religious sentiments.
readily admit might go onener but II is not so much
for o time fears OF my health that do not
20 especially in winter TO those who feel themselves
called upon pass judgment in the maIterI Will readily
give more accurate Information You yourself VIII
believe 1t without medical details As 10 the Lucca
photographs you would probably be less in your
remarks II you knew TO what accident It's origin
Besides which, the present Frau Won Rhaden, II
opera singer is nevertheless lady, about whom,
little as myself no reproachabe actions can be re-
corded, Nevertheless, If could have foreseen the
moment the vexation many true friend experienced
at this little jest would have withdrawn myself from
the focus OF the glass directed toward u.s. The letters
from the Austrian war very few. No disclosures
are the reader of the seven DAYS campaign IN
which Bismarck finally fruits OF his policy ans
his long diplomatic work ripen The short
BATTLEFIELD
hastily despatched by him TO his vile and sister have
particular value. Calmly unanectedly and clearly.
Bismarck observes ami comprerends the political
situation. Alter the surrender OF GlischIn he write
TO his wife, before the decisive battle OF Sadowa:-'
have till now more Austrian prisoners than Prus
sian soldiers Send me by the official courier eachu
time 900 cigarsr possible, at twenty thalers-iol
the hospitals All wounded beg Tor them Then let,
by influence of associations or IRON your own means,
dozen numbers OF the Gross Gaette be forwarded
daily to the hospitals. Send me revolver OF coarse
cabre and saddle pistols also novel to read but only
at time' Another letter to his wife OF July ",
1866 is highly signlcatve OF his foresight and calm
s:-"We are getting on well; If exag-
geratcd in preensions and did not believe we had
conquered the world should attain peace worth
gaining But we are just speedily intoxicated as
dspirited and have the thankless task uf pouring
water in the foaming wine ana explaining that are
not living alone in Europe but have three powerful,
jealous neghoors The Austrlans stand in Morava,
fixed headquarters tomorrow where they
are still Standing to-day. Our people deserve
the greatest praise. Each is courageous, quiet,
obedient and mannerly. With an empty stomach, wet
clothes wet camp. little sleep, soles coming off their
boots, they nevertheless friendly all No plum
der and they pay what they can and cat
mouldy bread. There must be deep fund OF piety
accomplished" A letter of Bismarck's to his wifa
from Prague. dated August s. closes this chapter
errng TO the war OF lS66;"I have just returned from
drive with HIS Majesty through the Hradschn aud
Bevedere Have once more all beauties OF scenery
about Prague. In few days IL Will be nineteen years
these sights together. What wonderful
events have occurred TO bring to-day Ia this
the same spot Tomorrow we think OF being
IN Berlin. Great dissatisfaction expressed at Court
at the speech from the throne The and gen.
erals on attendance to the King have foresiught
enough, they see nothing beyond their noses and
practise the OF swimming stormy waves Of
phrases. Foes be subducd, but friends not They
nearly all wear binkers aud only portion OF
tho world" Bismarck probably had good cause
TO complain, for from this moment his policy became
national one, but lost tho support OF the conserva-
tives who, intoxicated by the victories, wanted sup
press the constitutional rights Of the people and
strengthen the royal prerogatIvcs From the war
against Austria in 1885, the great majority OF the
nation heartily conceded with Bismarck and In con.
junction with the intelligent deputies and all
liberal patriots firmly aud faithfully supported his
policy. with his "ioeso he had In truth been able
come TO an understanding; only his former friends,
with the blinkers harassed his hfe frustrated his
paus, longer understood tho and ideas OF hia
policy, ana even to-day are not little more discern
ing, unprejudced, penetrating or better than in 1866.
Here the book closes II only still the well
known letter from the battle field in vendresse OF the
Sd OF September, 1870, tho day after the battle
Sedan TO Countess Bismarck which, however, did not
arrive at ITS address, but fell into the hands OF the
franc-tircurs, with the whole post and published
two years ago in the Paris Figaro.
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