Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-07-31
FOREIGN

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is still raging.
FOREIGN.
Arrival of the Peruvian.
FARTHER PoINT, July 2S.-The steam
ship Peruvian, from Liverpool on Thursday,
July 10Th, via Londonderry OH Friday, July
Goth, passed this point at 3 o'clock this
morning, en- route to Quebec.
Latest by Telegraph 10 Londonderry.
LIVERPOOL, July 20.-Sir r. MAYNE
Chief of the Metropolitan Police, had issued
an order fOrbidding the proposed reform
gathering in Hyde Park on the 23d inst,
declaring it illegal, and stating that mea-
sures would be taken to prevent the assem-
bling of the meeting.
The Prussian General WALKENsTEIN has
established his headquarters at Frankfort,
and issued a proclamation announcing the
assumption of the governments of Nassau
and Frankfort.
The Prussians have also occupied portions
of Bavaria.
The Frankfort Senate has been dissolved
in Southern Germany.
The Prussians established their headquar-
tiers at Leindenburg on the 18th inst.
The military correspondence the London
Times with the Prussian army says that
another Prussian reserve Is about to be
formed, which will raise the army to 800, 1000
men.
On the 18th inst. the Italians in force at
tackled Borgofort the canoRade lasted sew
eral hours. During the night the Austri-
ans withdrew. They abandoned their guns,
ammunition and provisions.
The Italians occupied BorgOfort, and were
enthusiastically received by the inhabitants
The Italian loss was slight.
The Austrian commander in the Tyrol
claims to have driven the Italians across
Csfora river Garibaldi is said to have
been present in the affair.
A telegram from Vienna announce the
arrival there Of NJ. BENEDIcE; the French
Ambassador.
The Emperor Of Austria is stated to have
decidedly refused to accept of the Prussian
conditions, excluding Austria from the Ger
manic Confederation.
The Prussian official Gazette says that the
treaty of alliance between Prussia and
Italy declares that neither party shall con-
clude either a peace or an armistice without
the consent Of the other.
A Berlin official paper gives the follow
| ing as the Prussian demands in addition to
| the complete settlement Of the question of
| the Duchies, which in future are to act in
unison and be under the control Of Prussia:
Prussia demands as the principal object Of
/ the war, the establishmentOfu unity of North
/ ern Germany under the leadership Of Prus-
/ STA, and moreover requires the exclusion of
/ Austria's influence as a power of the con-
! federation. All that Prussia asks is the es-
Enlistment Of a union Of her Eastern and
| Western provinces, which has become indis-
pensably necessary. The Emperor NAPO-
LEON, recognizing the justice and modera-
ton of those demands, has accepted the same
as a basis Of peace, and has resolved to re-
main neutral in the event Of them being re-
| fused by Austria
The Moniteur du Zun contradicts the
journals which appeared to believe that the
French Cabinet, in offering its good offices,
wished to induce Italy to concede an armis-
tice independently, and was preparing to
take the part Of an armed mediator. Il says
that the French inclined TO diplomacy with
the idea of bringing about peace.
Threatening measures would have created
fresh and more serious complications. The
Morning Post says that France has decided
to avoid any concentration Of French troops
on the frontiers towards the seat Of war.
LONDON, July 20.-The Prussians have
commenced a regular siege Of the fortress Of
Mentz.
The anticipated truce between the Prus-
SLAMS and Bayarians has not yet been defii-
nitely concluded.
The Federal troops we're defeated at Aus
chafenburg, but are forming junction with
the Prussians.
The headquarters Of Prince ALEXANDER
Of Hesse Darinstadt are at Waldany.
The Italian feet, consisting Of some iron
clad vessels and several steamers, opened an
attack on the Island Of Liza on the coast Of
DeImada. After several hours obstinate
fighting, Admiral PERsANO with iron-clad
vessels silenced the Fort Of st George.
The powder magazine in the fort was
clown up during the engagement. Vice
Admiral ALBANI joined the squadron Of
Admiral PERsARO who was about 10 give
orders for a Decentralization when he was
apprised Of an Austrian squadron approach
ing to prevent the design being carried out,
and the Italian feet was soon afterwards
preparing for an engagement with the Aus
trian squadron.
Twelve thousand Austrians have left
Trent, of Innsbruck The Italian vanguard
vas at Pisa on Wednesday. The Austrians
On Mount Domino attacked the Italian vol
unteers, but soon retired from the fire Of
the Italian artillery. The Swiss Federal
Assembly has resolved on immediate adj
doption Of cavalry leaders for the Swiss
army.
Tie Frankfort contingent has been dis
banded, and military clubs closed.
The city Of Frankfort has paid contri-
button Of six million forms toward the
maintenance Of troops.
The following is a summary Of news taken
out BY the City Of New York from Liver
pool:
On the 18th, in the House Of Commons,
NEIL gave notice Of a question As 10
whether the Government intend 10 prose
cute Gen. RICE, Of Jamaica.
Lord STANLEY gave a contradiction 70 the
rumor that England would not allow Prus-
STA 70 seize Hanover.
The motion Of the ballot was defeated by
a large majority.
An engagement took place before Olmutz
on the 18th. The Austrians we're defeated
with the loss Of sixteen guns. The Anstri-
ans we're making rapid retreat out Of No
ravia-
The Prussians entered Lindenburg oa the
18th cutting the communication between
Olmutz and Vienna. The entire PTussian
force was being concentrated upon Vienna.
The Prussians occupied Frankfort On the
18th. The Austrian force we're entering into
the fortress Of Giirita, but we're making some
preparations 70 defend the passage into the
Tyreal. Prince NAPoIEoN had gone az
special messenger % the Italia. headquar-
tiers.
Fsom Havana.
NEw YORK, July 30.-Havana dates Of
the 18th state that the Empress Of Mexico,
ao-caIled arrived there on the 18th. on her