The New York herald., 1878-08-18

Berlin. Their series of concerts have won
them continuous applause all through Ger
many. Ferdinand Heller. Franz Abt and
other leading critics unanimously extol the
perfection and organization Of the band.
FUTURE ROUTE.
Mr.. Gilmore now takes his followers to
Leipsio, Weimar, Cassel, wiesbaden, May
ence and Ems. The band has been invited
and will probably 60 to Russia.
uNFouNDED RuMoRs.
The rumors of the bands disorganization
are utterly untrue. The members are in
splendid condition.
HAYES nENoMISATED.
Mr.. Cornell Jewett, the telegraph pro-
jector, better known as COLORADO Jewett,"
writes an enthusiastic letter nominating
President Hayes for reelection as the
greatest living statesman after Lord Bea-
consfeld.
FLOATING RESTAURANT.
A notable thing in the gastronomic line
here is the establishment of floating res
taurant on the Seine. 1t takes one for o
quiet float from the Tuileries to st. Ger
main, during which dejeuner and dinner may
be discussed.
THE CAPTIVE BALLOON.
The monster captive balloon which is
reeled off daily in the courtyard of the
Tuileries is success.
THE VINTAGE.
It will be pleasant to the lovers of good
wine to learn that there are favorable re-
ports from the vineyards about Chablis
MILITARY TELEPHONES.
The wide awake military authorities of
Germany have introduced telephone drill
into the army.
In the world Of fashion plaid checks are
the ruling style for the remainder of the
summer. Garnet is the prevailing color.
There are no novelties in hats.
FIRE IN FRANKFORT.
The Palmer Garten of Frankfort has been
many travellers who have spent a pleasant
summer afternoon there listening to the
band or admiring the palm trees that the
great free city bought from the Duke OF
Nassau.
KossUTH PROTESTS.
Kossuth has made vigorous protest
against the Austrian occupation of Bosnia
as increasing the preponderance of Sclavism
in the Austrian Empire.
GENERAL GRANT AND THE cz,R
spondents in Russia learn that General
Grant has had an interview with the Car at
st. Petersburg. The Emperor manifested
great cordiality. The General was pre-
sented by Prince Gortschakoff. His Majesty
talked of his health and the Generals trav-
els. He seemed greatly interested in our
national wards, the Indians, and made sew
eral inquiries as to their mode of warfare.
THE ENTENTE CoRDIALE.
At the close of the interview the En-
peror accompanied General Grant to the
door, saying
''Since the foundation of your govern
ment the relations between Russia and
America have been of the friendliest char
acter, and as long as live nothing shall be
spared to continue that friendship"
IN SYMPATHY WITH RUSSIA.
The General answered that although the
two governments were directly opposite in
character the great majority of the Ameri-
can people were in sympathy with Russia,
and would, he hoped, so continue.
HE MELTs ALExw.
At the station General Grant met the
Grand Duke Alexis, who was very cordial,
recalling with pleasure his visits to America.
ooRTsCaAKoYr AND THE czAREwiTCH.
A visit was also made to the great Chan
cellor, Prince Gortschakoff, with whom the
General spent some hours smoking and dis
cussing American and European affairs.
The Czarewitch also received General
Grant at special audience.
DINNER AND FIRE REVIEW.
The French Ambassador gave a dinner to
the General, and there was special review
of the fire brigade in his honor. The atten-
tions of the Emperor and the authorities
were so marked that he prolonged his stay
several days.