The New York herald., 1878-12-01
HIS FRIENDSHIP FOR AMERICA.
The ChalcsIaIs Cruelty and Baiaity CaliTasied with
His Kindness and Reigiaa
DIPLOMATIC PENClLLlNGS.
Not Soldier Enough TO Gndure:Poor lv-.
ing in the Camp.

1870 stii occupies the attention Of - German and
the English public. In Germany the rst edition of
the work passed through tor Germanse in the short
space OF a fortnight In spite OF iis any shortcom-
ings abounds in characteristic say ngs Of Prince
bismarck and affords rich material eoi- the study Of
the great statesman. Dr. Moritz Bus rh it may be
said was formerly editor Of the Gr rsa-,atsn lie
travelled over the United States and in the
East. and was residing in Berlin as a
newspaper correspondent at the outbreak OF
the OF 1870 when he called by th Chancellor
to the imperial headquarters. DR. Busch. though
Saxon by birth. ardent adIairer Oh Bismarck.
Tor whom he imhued with that XII q of hero
worship considered by Carlisle peculiar To human
After days toll and fatigning wcrk Busch.
before retiring to rest wrote up his diary, carefully
noting down all the doings of Bismarck va1n the
casual remarks and observ which fell tDDH his
lips. Bnsch's diary became source Of amusement
the Chancellor and his ntourage The writer made
no secret of his annotations. but seems 10 have
promised not to publish them until the expiration OF
about thirty years. Why he broke his word has not
yet been explained
BUscH's CAREER.
He may perhaps have been enbittered by hi. dis
missal from the German Foreign Office. occurring Is
suddenly as his nomination. Busch. often mist AIKEN
for his namesake. the Prvy Councillor DR.. ialsch.
the head OF the Eastern department in the Foreign
Once of the of the recent Congress.
never held any official rank ever he homored
with title. II must be said his honor. however,
that he intended by the premature publications OF
his "reminiscences to gorify Bismarck and to further
enhance his fame Ii he was nstisated by such
must be cruelty deceived by the effects of LIS
writings. Certainly the mirror Transparency
held up by Busch reflects wonderfully true like
ness Of the Prince, but apart from few human
traits. the picture Of the deineated in his
l;fo alu, fatf.
THE cHAScELLoRs FRIENDSHIP AMERICA
Before entering account of Busch's work
may devote lines the references il contains
the United States and TO Americans who
into contact with the Chancellor during the war.
Bsmarcks just appreciation of the government and
institutions OF the United States is too well known
need any special mention. He unquestionably
somewhat annoyed during the later phase of the
war at the large export Of arms and
mumtion from American ports TO France.
This irritation, however, never influenced
his amca feelings for the Transatlantic
Republic. His predilection for everything American
formed marked contrast tn the bitterness expressed
bv him i'm respect England. With the single
ception OF Mr. o'Sallivan. an exAnierican Minister
in Brussels who. supported by letters of high recon-
mendation. having obtrusvely endeavoresi 10 offer
his mediation for bringing about conclusion OF
peace was rather uncercnloniouslv expelled from
Versailles all staying longer sho rer
time at the imperial headquarters met with most
,graeious reception from the Premier Bismarck was
especially courteous TO General sheridan. who
rived with Mr. Forsyth and Mr.. Marlean These
gentlemen received repeated Invitations 70 Bis
marck's table and obtained permission tn go wher
they liked. General sheridan produced most
favorable impression on Bismarck. and even now the
latter with pleasure of his relations with the
fnmous eavalryman. Among the other Americans
Noticed in the book name Mr. Home. the Spritn-
alist. whose arrival in Versailles formed the sub
ject Of general talk; and Mr. Moulton. Of Ohio
brother-in-law of Count Hatfield the present Ger
Ambassador Ut Constan.inopir.
BIsN,RcK's
Hatfield then a leading parsonage OF Bis
marcks staff. numbering altogether about ten TO
twelve gentlemen with whom the Chancellor lived ON
most intimate terms. They shared his quarters. were
his guests at table and nearly always TO be seen IN ms
society. These knights OF his round table we're in
deed queer set of men. Abesen. long Ge,sased. was
the highest in rank. A pnnetilious stickler for
form and etiquette. he vas often offended
st his chiefs boisieronsness aud easy man
ners The obi gentleman. whom Busch dis
liked exceedingly cansei much merrinirnt by his
vanity and Juvenile habits. At dinner he sometimes
reei.ed sentimental ver-es-a habit rdiculed by his
prosaic chief In the commencement OF the cam
paign Prime Bismarck exposed Ia many hard
ships. He repeatedly had to sleep straw and was
reduced 20 the simplest fare. The latter circun-
stance greatly annoyed him. for he is u pronounced
gourmet ami excessively addicted TO good living.
This peculiarly was shared by Busch also an expert
fI the gastronomic art. and reputed author Of An
pxeellert treatise the best method of eating
oyStern At later period and especially during the
sege of Paris. Bismarrk's table laden with all
the Injuries Of the season. V-nson. preserved
meats. sweets. &e.. we're ahun'iantiy furnished by
his numerous admirers at home. Notwithstanding
his excessive duties Bismarck always found time daily
to hold long conferences with his csf dS c.,s'. and
4 sTvrFs,fAS BEER DnIsKER.
With particular delight Busch cnumerates the i'm
Chancellor ard his trusted servants. Prom his uni
vcrsify DAYS al tiuttengen Bismarck ever copt
drinksr. lie enjoyed relating his astonishing
fests In drinking accomplished corps bursctc'
and regretted that the old practice OF dipoma-ts to
portant negotiations had gone out of use. IL
the custom stl existed Bismsrrk would no
particular in the choice of his beverages Rhcin wine
elaret and burgundy vary with champagne. brandy,
and other hne liauei,rs. Beer. held RESPONSE
bile by the Chancellor for . certain lArsitude
in the German people. was somewhat scarce
at B,smarcks headquarters. on the whole
T. German beer No small part Of Inseh's
rrmini.cences is lled with descriptions of the eat
lng and drinking at Bismarcks table 10 Judge from
TIN Hena of the sd ~ December. preserved by Busch
the Chancellor had tocorDpisin II the pour
of hts fare for that ,ay s,up. with port
wild boar with German beer: Irsh stew with
IhefIish VINE; turkey and sweet chestnnts. with
champagne At discretion were served. Tlc dessert
consisted of pudding sni exquisite apples and
pears.
BIss,ncK AT aornscnup.s CHATEAU
Al Ferricres. f"thscliid's summer residence. where
Bismarck. ss Pirissian Minister Paris. had frc-
quently been quest. he furious the Ineanness
with which the Emperor and himself treated by
The rich bankers mo,frs db6iei. His Majesty had
given orders that damage should be done 20 the
steward. aware uf these Instructions refused BIZ.
,aarck's demand tor supply 81 nne wines for the
summoned the servant to his room. and there
inquired II he knew what straw bundle was. The
eteNHfu bnthfnt aHu Fifu IN tHe nrRNiNrt
whereupon Bismarck informed him that such thing
was used to fasten obstinate stewards upon previous
20 administration OF a sound thrashng. This All
moniton had the desired effect, for thencurth the
best wines forthcoming. Numerous similar
nuecdotcs. ~ them ot even appalling seri.
ouSnasx, might be rxtrartel from BuSrits rctni-
niscen-ccs. The, prove the truth 81 the Een-
erai bcllcf that the Chancellor ~ really nsn
Of biuou ana iron lexccpt Ia the matter 81 eatinij;
entirely void of pity or coinpassion This hatred
y the French nearly denoniac. and was fosterrd
not only by his encourage but also by his wife At
home. The Countess. afraid lest her husband should
be deprived of the Bible IN shameless France. sent
him the Old and New Testament, that he might Rad
Ia the Palms that the wicked--yiz., a the French
should perish by the sword"
BAIBAnfrY BfsMARcK
IN his description of the battie of sedan Bismarck
Md d.--"t IA iisns remarked agreeable smell ~
-Uastel Tilt 0ior Ea1,ill,S. where
slr 5axariaNs, be M attached v the villsgrr, had
opened ifru them, and set the whole place IN