The New York herald., 1866-07-23

continued on all Sides the hope seems TO be entertained
that the necessary negotiations will be speedily con-
ciuded.
II is not unlikely however, that these last negotiations
will result in nothing more than did the negotiations for
the conference Replies to Emperor Napoleons AMIGA
BILE note have been received from Italy, Prussia and Aus
ta each OF which has expressed its willingness to
dvor conclude peace, and stay the further euson
of blood.
DIFFICULTY or AGREEMENT.
But already there has arisen the same difncuy that
appeared before hostties commenced when the question
OF a.conference proposed That is the conditions
upon which an armistice may be brought about and q
satisfactory peace established
II is said that Italy has laid down the condition Of
ner acceptance oil an armistice the immediate occupa
tion by her of two foaresses of the Quadrilateral
The King Of Prussia in his reply to the Emperor
Napoleon's offer OF mediation thanks his Majesty for
his friendly Offices states that the sentiments of mutual
confidence existing between the OF France
and Prussia caused him readily accept the mediation
OF the Emperor and concludes his reply by saying,
81 have sent a despatch to Count Goltz empowering
him TO settle the conditions Of armstce, which
can on be concluded In with the King Of Italy"
II Is said that those conditions will embrace an under
standing that the Prussan armies shall retain possession
OF their present positions the troops 10 De supported
the the country occupied and tDat Austria
must not her forces Bohemia or in the other
countries of the Germanc Confederation.
The Emperor Of Austria, you will have seen in your
fles his imperial manifesto states that he is prepared
70 make upon honorable terms but at the time
he declares that than sanction treaty OF peace
by which the fundamental conditions OF Ausra's posi-
tion great Power would be shaken he would carry
on the war to the utmost extremity.
1t is understood that understanding has already
been arrived at with Prussia subject to the action Of
ally Italy, and that the negotiations with the Italian
n iottNu hoty
ever cannot be long, and determination Of some
will be arrived at very soon.
NEWS FROM THE GERMAN BATTLE FIELDS
Meanwhile the movements of troops continue Nearly
week ago the headquarters of the Prussan army were
transferred TO Padubz and some Of her troops had pos
and Ebe-Teinz.
The Prussan troops recently at Ratbor had occupied
Troppau.
The infantry of the Guard which was quartered at
Chum bad advanced in the direction Of Pardubiz and
cannonadng being heard at five o'clock the afternoon
oil the 7t II was supposed that attack had been made
upon the fortress Of Konggratz
Previous TO this propositions had been made for sur.
rendering the fortress 10 the Prussians the CON-
mandant requested among other conditions Of
for an equal number of Prussan officers That part of
the proposal was accepted by tho Prssians but the
other conditions which not named, said to have
is not Improbable therefore, that the Prussians may
have assaulted the fortress
THE PRUssrAN HEADQUARTERS
On the 9th inst the headquarters Of Prince Frederick
Charles were at Pozelauch and those of the Crown
tant from Pardubitz.
ADVANCING IN BOHEMIA
the Prussian armies had been pushed forward at all
points after the retiring Asrians and another encoun-
ter might at any time take place.
PRAGUE SAID TO DIX EVACUATED
Ine austrans are reported TO have abandoned Prague
and to be withdrawing toward Brunn followed by the
two powerful prussian armies The Austrian headquar
ters were reported To be last at Leitomischel
OPINION FROM VIENNA.
No conflict had occurred up the 7th instant and
Telegram Of that date from Vienna published official,
states that there is good prospect OF being
concluded for the space of six weeks.
DISCIPLINE sILEsIA.
The Prussian General, Knobesdorfs had issued
clamation to Austrian Silesans informing them that
army that the troops had strict orders respect private
property and that the inhabitants would be treated with
the greatest humanity.
PRUsMAN GusRILAs
IL Is stated that Count Peeke volmorstein has been au
thorized to form Stree" corps TO only during
the war; That the first instance since 1918 Of such
where regular troops, carefully disciplined havo met
her enemies the field OF battle Should hostilities
continue u Is proposed TO organize number Of similar
corps without too scrupulous regard TO the nationality
or recruits, provided only they are Germans"
THE MINOR GERMAN STATES
- In last saturdays sitting Of tho Nassau Chamber OF
Deputies the government proposal for the mobilization
OF the Nassau contingent brought 70 another vote,
ana rejected almost unanimously. There only two
votes In favor Of the notion The immediate dissolution
OF the Chamber is expected.
Tho Assembly Of Burghcrs which has been discussing
tho proprsty of fofyng the city Of Frankfort
Main, have postponed their vote upon the question.
THE FREE CITIES AND TOWNS.
The mobilization OF the Hamburg contingent will take
place on the 10Th nst Ia consequence OF which all the
duty.
The authorities Of the town Of schlcswig have pre-
pared congratulaory address to the King OF Prussia
In which they that 'the inhabitants Of Scheswg,
though proud to call themselves the youngest citizens OF
ne Prssian state regret that their have been
summoned a. Prussian soldiers to the neld Of battle"