New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-07-11

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LETTER FROM PARIS.
Special Correspondence Of the New orleans Crescent.
PANS June q, 1865.
WORD AND A BLOW.
Tie Moniteur of the 10th announced the official
declaration Of war between Austria and Prussia
and Austria and Italy, and that the Prussians had
already entered Hanover and Saxony. In reality, /
Italy alone has officially announced the treaty Of
alliance between William and Victor Emmanuel
Prussia made it known that the decision of the |
Diet at Frankfort was the signal for it to begin
hostilities, and on the following day she com
meneed operations in different parts of Germany
THE MANIFESTO or THE EMPEROR or AUSTRIA
which followed his declaration Of war, IS clever
piece Of diplomacy. 1t is impossible to read the
manifesto without strong sense of sympathy for
the unfortunate monarch whom the persistent an
fagonism Of one ambitious statesman has brought
to this hour of peril. Francis Joseph takes care
not to say anything to wound the feelings of Ma
Roleon III. He hardly makes any mention Of
Italy is there the shoe pinches-but as regards
Prussia he gives free vent to his recriminations.
He accuses his late ally of having thrown the
brand of discord amongst the different States of
Germany; as regards Italy, he will defend himself
if attacked. In reading the manifesto, one is
almost led to believe that the emperor Of Austria
has not given mp all hope Of seeing France come
over to his side.
FIRST ATTACK or THE PRTssfANs
The Prussians, who, as have already stated
have entered Hanover and Hesse Cassel, have
reaped some advantage from the rapidity OF their
movements. The Prassan troops at Wetzlar hold
the Hanoverians in check, as the latter are not
able to Join their Bayarian allies "A Prussian
army occupies Dresden, and another is within uan-
non shot Of Frankfort ia
4 GREAT BATTLE
is, according to all accounts, imminent in the
neighborhood of the free town on the banks of
the Main The outpcsts of the Prussians are
within sight of the BRvarians, Wurtemburgians
Hanoverians and AuatTians. r VIII he fer them to
prove to the arrogant Bismarck that the Diet ID moi
yet dead, or even in hopeless state.
THE AUSTRIAN TAeTIes,
According to our tacticians, are to let the Prus
SLAMS weaken fheiretrength in forcing them to di
vide their army. "a few days will no doubt put us
in possession of d mass of Information, now kept
back from us by the interruption in the telegrapHic
communications
THE PATIENCE or THE ITALIANS
Il the admiration of all Europe. They have given
the dpomatists al the time they wanted to do
nothing. In the mean time they have been get
tag every thing ready for the fight, and volunteers
have been d0cking 20 the standard of GaFibaldi
from all parts Of the peninsula. The hour has, |
however, at last struck Garibaldi is on his way
towards the Tyrol. Admiral Persano is ad Vancng
with his feet towards Venice whilst an italian
army is haTassing the Austrians, who are behind
the anadrilateral. Victor Emmanuel before leaving
for Sfemona, On the Istll inst. conffded Tie Il.
gency Oh the country to the Prince Cargnan, and
presided at the composition Of new cabinet
ARRIVAL or THE DUKE DE CHARITIES Ar FLORENCE
A report was, a few days ago current, that the
Duke Of Ghartres, second son OF the late Duke of
Orleans had arrived in Florence, and that he had
requested to be allowed to enter the italian army.
with the title of lieutenant, which he had gained
In 1850 The offer Of his royal higbness was, how
rnfn tad na hiu ndDat IN IS
forgotten He at that time sent in his resignation,
protesting against the campaign Of General Cal-
DIM in the Marshes
The secret thoughts of the Emperor Of Russia
are d matter of much interest in France. We
must not deceive ourselves; Russia is on as com
plete war footing as Germany tits not the atti-
tude of observation; 1t is rather the attitude Of
cogetous expectation. a multitude of small facts
concur every day in confirming the report that a
secret alliance exists between Austria and Russia.
Fhe fleet stationed at Cronstadt has left that port
and is sailing down the Baltic. The question is, If
its destination is KEEL Russia sees with displeas.
ure that Prussia is extending its maritime power
in the Baltic 1t Is also too cute to allow SO
good an opportunity to go by without again bring
ing on the tapis the Oriental question: The wounds
inflicted at Eebastopol seem healed and everything
is quiet in Poland. England has too muck to dc
at heme and is too indifferent % 20 what IS taking
place the continent To do more than send
threatening letters to the leading European pow
eEs. The ezar, In order to feel the pulse of Napo-
leon the Third, intends, IL is said, occupying Dali
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The contrecoup Of the situation is very much
felt In France, and though the Emperor has in
formed US that he has not the slightest Intention of
putting finger in the pie we do not believe that
france will long remain an attentive observer
There is an evident desire Of the Emperor to en-.
tend the French territory as far as the Rhine.
EsFBAaRAssED POSITION or sARL RusssLr,.
kilograms brought us to-day from London. in.
form us that that there is every likelihood that the
present ministry will not be Of very long dura-
DEATH OF merry, THE NOVEL WRITER
French literature has just received severe
blow in the death of the well known writer Merry
The author Of 80 many charming novels, the scenes
OF which were taken from East indian lIfe. sHi!
most popular works we're La Gtteg7'e de NizqDt and
La FloTSde He was less successful as dramatic
writer.
The newspaper quarrel between the stamped
and unstamped papers has now been lasting for
several months. The stamped papers complain.
Tor rather their editors that the unstamped pa
peEs are gradually encroaehng in giving semi-
political news which procedure has been of great
papers had, 9 few days ago. an interview with the
emperor, and the consequence has been that or
ders have been given by the prefet to the editors
OF the smaller papers to abstain from printing any
political news whatsoever; they will neither be
allowed, az N 1853, to give any accounts Of mill.
safy movements
ENTRY OF THE AusTRtASs M srLEs1A
As am about to terminate my political letter
have penetrated into Silesia headed BY Genera
Benedek. The PTuasians ia that province are
commanded by Prince Frederic Charles, the hero
OF schieswig. Should battle take place ii viii
De Of most important character, as the Austrian
troops under the command Of Benedek are
amongst the best Of the Kaiserchs.
The French ladies freedmen's aid association ID
Paria, under the presidency OF Madame Laboulaye
has Just sent four cases ofclothng to New York
containing 1898 articles of wearing apparel 0
which the material alone is valued at l75 francs
This association has sent up to the present tint
rather more than 81, 600 francs 70 the sufferers.
We hear, from Toulon, that Russian squadron
viii soon arrive ct that port, having on board
prince Of the imperial family, navigating for hi
instruction as aspirant in the navy.
MADAME RIsroRI,
Who Is Oh the eve Of taking her departure 70
England and the United States is about 10 give
lev performances ia onr capital She will pla,
the principal parts in Medea and q Mari
Stuart = the Lyrique Theater. The celebrates
actress has been engaged 70 perform In Americ
fer the immense sum Of 100000 year.
THR TR1sEDIAs EossY.
A few days ago Rossi was engaged to perform