The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-07-26
Details of Foreign News.
THE PROSPECTS OF PEACE.

ANJ t.ats, The PROSPECTS OF PEACE. frr-f t.ttI
1 The accounts of the proceedings of France
with view to mediation, and the attitude as
stunned by Prussia and Italy, are very conflict
ing. The statements Of one day are denied
the next, and nothing really trustworthy or
authentic had TRANSFERRED, It is repeated that
Prussia refuses to admit oflan armistice on tho
basis Of the cession OF Venetia, and the Italian
government is said to have announced its res
olution to continue offensive operations against
the Austrian Empire without relaxation, in
conformity with the engagements mutually,
entered into by Prussia and Italy, until both
these Powers shall have obtained from Aus
tria satisfactory terms for the conclusion of
peace. '''' '''V' ''''' ~ 2.3 a,Fa 4
Italy is said to claim from Austria tho d.
rect cession to Italy of all the Italian terrific
ries under Austrian dominion, including the
italian portion of the Tyrol These condi-
tions and those stipulated for by Prussia are
said to have been inadmissible at Vienna, and
the Austrian government would consequently
continue to try the fortunes Of war '"o
London, July 14-Evsning- The Paris
Moniteur says that negotiations are still pro-
crossing, and the best Of feeling prevails be-
tween France and Prussia. q g95s ID oe2 sa'g'
London, Sunday, July 15-1he Vienna
Presse of the 18th says that the proposed me-
adiation of Napoleon is ended for the present,
and Austria must trust to her own strength
and resources She was resolved to make the
most strenuous exertions to maintain her po-
sition as a great power
i The 1imes's military correspondent with the
1Austrians says, as far as men are concerned,
Austria can easily replace those she has lost
Prussia cannot So the army Of the, former
will become daily stronger, and that of the
latter weaker. .s ss4.o d9id II. .-,gge taslal sd
The Austrian army of the North is receiv-
ing reinforcements, but it is believed to be
not yet decided whether it will hold the line
from Olmutz to Brnnn and fight another bat
tie in that position. The Prussian march on
Igau is said to be the cause of this indecison
III Tho special correspondent of the London
Times with the Austrian army, writing on the
18th of July, says: g Gen. Benedek has now
under his orders at least 100000 men, not
including his cavalry and artillery. Imrne-
diately after the fatal Sd Of July it may be
doubtful whether he could have mustered
more than half the number; but the men have
rallied to their colors, and force to which a
large increase is daily given by volunteers,
drafts and regiments from other quarters, is
now assembled to try conclusions with their
formidable opponents if all attempts to effect
peaceful solution prove unsuccessful. H
hai The Illness military correspondent with
the Prussian army says, in his letter Of the
9Th, that Notwithstanding rumors Of proba
BILE peace, the army continued its steady adj
vance, and its march was conducted with the
same precautions and the same circumspsc-
ton as if the campaign was only beginning,
and as if an lunbroken enemy was in front,
ready to take advantage Of the slightest
error. a. .s,I ,ys- 80. SIS
1.-The London Globe thinks that, from APP
Epearances, the Prussian army would be before
Vienna in week or ten days
.9 The occupation of Prague by the Prussians
took place on Sunday last The previous
evening Prince "Sehwarfzenbefg, Cardinal
Archbishop, the Mayor, and several of the
4 Common Council Of the city, went to the
advance guard of the Prussians, about
two leagues distant, commanded by Lieut..
Col Ramseh They were received in
friendly spirit and informed that Prussia
would put garrison of 5000 men into the
town. The troops were to march the next
day at o'clock and take possession. .s b9isH
,l In reply to the Prussian note calling upon
the German States to make preparations for
the election Of deputies to a German Parla-
ment, most Of the governments friendly ito
Prussia had promised to take the necessary
steps without delay. In Hanover, Saxony
and Electoral IIesse the preparations FOR the
elections were being carried out by the Prus-
sian civil commissioners. I'd
The Vienna correspondent of the London
Times says it is very obvious that q Prussan
party is gradually forming in the German
Provinces of the Austrian Empire hooJ lid |
The Moscow Gazette says: Russia dees1
not desire any change in the present state of
things in Europe. " If Austria and Prussia