Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-07-21
lthe frontier, and that the Emperor will
| soon take tho field in pcrson.

PARIS, 8 uly AY.--Lhe MadTld. cores
pendent of the iSicle predicts that GeDct-
al Prim will ue superseded by Senior 10
rillo or General DO Cordoba.
THE COURSE OF MISUNDERSTANDING
AND BasD. f
LONDON. July 18th Evening. 1T is
reported that tho Prussian Government
itself demanded of France the recall Of
Count Bencdettii, and that tho European
Powers yesterday united in protest
against the implacability of Prussia, but
without effect.
The excitement arising from the saua-
ton has been intense all day. B2si-
ness was at a standstil and commercial
quotation are nominal. People collected
in groups in the streets and discussed
the news After Change hours the mar
kets were generally firmer, and American
securities were steady, bat prices nominal.
PEACE RENoSsTRASCEs.
VIENNA, July Is The Governments
of Austria. England, Italy and Russia are
known to havo presented at Paris urgent
relnonstrances against the war.
MEETINGS CT IHE NORTH GERMAN BUNDgsRo1ll
AND THE DIET
BERLIN, July.-Thc Dundesroth Of the
North German Confederation meets here
to-day. The Prussian Diet is already in
session
The chiefs Of all parties assure the
King Of their unqualified approval Of his
dignied and energetic attitude.
''Lonao,s, July 1G "A special des-
patel. from Berlin says that the South
German States, responding to Prussia
notice of the declaration of war, are en-
thusiastic in their support Of the Father
land. Political differences have been OBJ
liberated by tho aggressions of France,
Columns of prussian troops are moving
in the direction Of the Rhine and Of the
north coast.
Li,crpoot. July Is There is much
excit cment in the markets BrcadstuiIs
are rapidly advancing
London, July 16.-Tbo British For
oign Office has not yet received official
notice Of the declaration Of war between
France and Prussia
Italy and Denmark assure the Power Of
their intention to preserve neutral at
iitrdc
The troops of Sa2ony are in motion
The Dutcl. reserves have been ordered
out to protect the frontier.
The North German Parliament vii
meet on the 20ih inst. TO vote the ncccs-
sary credits for the war expenses
Belgiurl relies upon British, rrencl
and Prussian assurances for the immunity
Of her territory.
Paris, July 15.--Tbc journals thl:
morning publish the following statement
Eight days ago Bsmark sent by spceia'
messenger to #cr;hcr, the Ambassador
Of the German Confederation, an ordel
to make no concession to the French Gov
ernmcnt. 'Do not be too much impress
Cd" Blsmarll continues I'VE nrl
ready. Prolong the situation if possible
n .he Goth of July
Tbo- journals argue from this, tha
Prussia inca. var from tie beginning
and sought 10 go time
Paris Jp]v 1G-,THo Emperor is OK
pcctcd to head the army n person. an"
by series of rapid movements ~rf'V' d
the Rhine before Prussia has corip.SSCe Tee
her defence.
Paris, July 15.-AIi The bridges on
tile fronticr between Belgium and Rance
have bsen destroyed. SO that the territory
of the former eLail he protected.
Mem York, .,rIy 16.-Tho following
is a special TO the i4.~',"S1
"Paris. July 16.-lLe French army
is concentrating at Metz.
Napoleon leaves to-day for u !, order
and will cross the Rhine Immediately,
"N'arshali Mcmahon. l}azaine al.td
Canrobert command divisions.
The French gunboat hotilla i, on the
Rhine. Admiral GchouilIy, who com
manls the baltic fleet, will Immediately
lombard the Prussian ports on the Baltic
French gunboats are already in prussian
rivers.
"Tho army and navy will attack
simultaneously.
"a French fleet is watching the Prus-
sian feet in the British channel, and is
awaiting orders to attack.
"Swcdcn will remain neutral Den
mark, the Key of HE Baltic, offers to
join France Austria will remain neutral
if Russia will remain neutral Italy is
friendly to France. The King of Italy
has written a letter to the Emperor of
France Spain viii be friendly. Prlm
has written letter to Napoleon. Eng
land will be neutral. Rome they key of
tho Mediterranean, is under French con
troll. The French army is singing the
Marseillase. Universal enthusiasm pre-
walls"
Paris, July, 16.-Ibia said HAT France
will oppose to the rife cannon u rcvolv-
ing cannon shooting forty balls per min
ute, perhaps Lyman's American gun.
Paris. July ia. NJ There is a
ruRor that an engagement has taken
place near Forback, resulting in loss to
the prussians of three thousand killed :;
French loss two thousand killed. AS
yet the report can be traced to no reliable
source,
Last night, by order of the Prnssian
authorities, railway and tolcgrsphic COM
munications between Prussia and France
was destroyed. -
L'Opinion Notionolc, Prince Napolc-
on's organ, says We learn from good
authority that Italy has tended to France,
at the latter's option, either her friendly
neutrality or conditional aid. Prussia
has offered to Austria the Territory Of
Province in exchange for alliance.
1t is announced that 2S0,G00 French
troops are ready to cross into Germany.
The Zouaves from Africa are disem-
barking at Marseiiles.