Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1866-08-17
foreign Minus.
LONDON, Aug. 8.

The war in Europe is probably not ended.
The military and naval preparations Of
France point to hostile intention on the part
Of Napoleon, il his demands for the ex ension
of France to the Rhine are not peacefully
complied with.
Authentic information from private sources
confirm the following, just received
"PARIs, Aug. 9.
The French C,biuet has addressed note
to the Prussian Government pointing out that
the great changes in the political organization
of Germany render is necessary that the
French frontier should be rectifed by an ac-
cession of territory to France.
The French Cabinet made yesterday fur
iher communication to the Cabinet at Berlin,
demanding restoration Of the French frontier,
as it existed in 1914"
FLORENCE, Aug O.
The suspension of hosulties between italy
and Austria, it is expected, will expire on
the llih inst, at p. NJ.
A perfect understanding exists between It.
ally and France with reference to the cession
Of Venetia.
ST.. PETERsBURo, Aug. 70,
Vid Lohdon l3.
The U. s. Naval officers made official entry
into the city yesterday, in the presence Of
$4,000 people, and were welcomed with a
magnificent ovation.
There was music and great display Of
flags and handkerchieis waving. Hearty
cheers and great enthusiasm.
There was a ball and supper at the rooms
of the yacht club in the evening.
A brilliant illumination Of the city with
display of fireworks. also too place.
The whole affair was splendid tribute to
America.
BERLIN, Aug -.
Prussia has informed Austria that she will
maintsin the right OF Italy to Venetia.
The semi-t ficial Zeitung says that Napo-
Icons abeuId demands here raised hopes in
France that are impossible for Germany to
fulfil.
The change in Germany is national, not
international, and conveys menarce to
France.
BRUSSELS, Aug. II.
News from Vienna says there is great cx-
element there, 4S2 men are to be tried for
high treason.
Crouds in the streets hail the Emperor
with shouts to aldcate.
FLORENCE Aug. H.
An armistice between Austria and Italy
has been signed for four weeks, ard to contln-
ne after the expiration Of that time, unless
notice is given by either side.
A line Of demarkation has been agreed upon
Veneiians who were compelled to emigrate
into the Austrian Empire, can return to We
META.
LONDON. Aug 10.
The Prince OF Wales reviewed 80, zoo vol
unteers in Yorkshire, on Saturday.
Cholera is decreasing in London.
BERLIN, Aug l3.
The treaty Of alliance forwarded by Prus-
STA to the German Government, with which
she is on terms Of friendship has been part
ly signed, and will be completed by the re-
mainder in few days.
Preparations for contemplated annexation
are progressing rapidly.
FLORENCE, Aug. 10
Gen. Menobra has left for Germany vic
Paris. He is entrusted with the mission fol
the conclusion OF peace
The amnesty which commenced to-day will
end September 10, with days notice &c
either side.
The provisioning of Venice is to be free
and prisoners to be exchanged.
PADUA, Aug. 10.
1t is said that the commanders Of the Aus
TRAN fortresses in Venetia, have been direct.
material before the rs b inst.
All Italians in the hands Of the Austrian
police have been discharged.
ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. IS.
Martial law, which has been in operation
in thirteen districts Of the empire, has beef
abolished.