Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-04-25
vol. XXXIV---NO.
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.

the new army bill and other measures Of
warliks character recently inaugura-
ted BY the government has been 70 ere
ate an impression among the people that
peace cannot be of dong duration In
the rural districts especially, says the
Philadelphia Age this fear and dread
Of war has given rise TO murmurings and
other exhibitions Of such general discon-
tent, as to force from the semi-olficial
press Of the empire an earnest attempt
70 dispsl the growing be'.ef that az such
preparations as those now going on in
France would have been ordered by the
Emperor, unless the under current OF
European affairs was setting in a hostile
direction Acting upon this system the
Constitutional, La France, La Patrie,
and several other influential journals Of
Paris, have published articles calcu~
lated and meant to allay public
excitement and turn the thoughts of
the populace, both in town and
country, into peace channel These
papers pronounce the apparently vast
preparation for war, the best and
most certain pledge of peace. Arm
France to the teeth, say they, and she
will be respected; show the least signs
of weakness and her enemies will COM
bine and strike an immediate blow at
her peace at home, and character, stand
ing and influence abroad. The hoHiteur
publishes the report made to the Empe-
ror by Minister Penard, in which a de-
tailed account is given of the military
changes made since the bill for the reor-
ganization, and their effect upon the coun-
try The Minister states that the res
forms introduced in the Garde Mobile
are now completed, and asserts that the
changes have been received with popular
applause almost everywhere throughout
the empire IL contradicts reports of
dissatisfaction, and declares that the
new army law is sustained and defended
by the patriotism of the French people,
who thus give new proof of confidence
in the Emperor. The Journal des De-
bats, Of a late date, joins in the peace
movement, and scouts the apprehen-
sions Of an approaching war, and par
ticularly denies that there is any reason
to apprehend trouble with Germany.
And in proof of this it says France has
already refused to enter into close slli-
ance with England and Austria unless
Prussia is included. But despite chs
united action Of the press, the fact is apN
parent that large proportion OF the
French people believe that war is among
the near probabilities Even La Liberte,
in an article intended to prove that there
is no danger Of the peace status Of France
being disturbed at the present time, Is
| forced to admit that the United States
Legation at Paris is continually oyerrun
with Frenchmen who are anxious to es-
cape the military service to which they
are now liable under the provisions OF
the military bill and knowing nothing OF
the American laws on naturalization, and
having only the lately concluded Prusso-
American treaty in their minds, they are
literally besieging the United States re.
preventative for naturalization papers
This shows how deep-seated is the idea
that the peace of Europe is on the eve o.
being disturbed, and that France is pre-
pairing to take an early part in the move
ment
The Schleswig-Holstein controversy
has been revived in new form, and tht
Prussian and Danish papers are discuss
ING the same with some warmth of feel
ing. 1t is now reported that the Danisi
Commissioner recently asked the cessiol
to Denmark of the Island of Alsen, il
the Baltic, and the Fortress of Duppel
adjacent to Alsen, on the mainland. tn,
telegrams from the continent, which con
tain these rumors, say also that Prussii
decidedly refuses to accede to the reques
of Denmark. An attempt was made T.
enlist Russia in this issue, but it failed
Ii is now understood that the Emperor Q
Russia declined to mediate between Den
mark and Prussia for the settlement G
the question growing out Of the Schles
wig-Holstein war If so, it is nc
likely that Prussia will release he
grip npon either the Island of Alse
or the Fortress Of DuppeL Havin
proved her prowess on land, Prussi
. Is now DESTROYS Of becoming martini
] nation. Hence her eagerness TO reac
ports on the North Sea by the appropr
alton of Hanover, and the improbable
, Of her releasing locations which may !
D used in farthering the idea of Prussia
supremacy on the ocean. While tn
controversy is going on in the Mort
anti Prussian riots have taken place
: Northern Bavaria Crowds gathered
several places, and made violent demon
stratious against Prussian influence al
union with the Northern Confederate
8 The union of the German element unde
u the banner Of Prussia and the rule
n Bismark is not yet completed, and VI
IS in Europe at this time would most like
unloose many of the bonds placed uP'
unwilling hands by the success Of kii
William at Sadowa
In Italy the party Of action, stim'
3 lated by Garibaldi, MRssini and kindr'
!, revolutionary spirits, are still operatil
IT on the Roman question, while Austria
% aritated with reference 10 number
! reforms, prominent among which is Il
i act recognizing the validity Of civil COZ
B. tract marriages. This movement is j
d consistent with the long and intimate !
lations which have existed between t