The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-07-18
MOVEMENTS OF THE ARMIES.
The European Peoples in
Agitation.
POSITION OF THE NEUTRALs
IN FRANCE.


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Nsnn,Ors of a Battle-Wnr Fnror of the Nm.
tion-Rome and the NeutraIs- General
Chansnrnier's observation-disclosures with
Prussia Cut Of-Germun Observation-Disclosures
Anxiety-The Call to Arms.
PARIS, July ia. NJ.
There il a rumor to the effect that an engagement
has taken place near Forbach resulting in loss to
che Prussians of 5000 killed. The French loss is
placed at 1000 killed.
AS yet this report can be traced to no reliable
source
The war feeling has taken entire control OF the
French people
Yesterday the Duke of Grammont, eafter leaving
the senate Chamber was greeted by crowds upon
the streets with cheers and plaudits amounting to
an ovation.
demonstration was made in front of the resi-.
dence OF NJ Theirs to express dissatisfaction at his
course in the Corps Legisatif This was followed by
y demonstration in his favor. The latter the
Journal de France says, was not respectfully sup.
ported ana was the work OF "unknown creatures. ),
Accounts from the provinces represent that yes.
terday anttPrussian demonstrations were partici-
pated in by all ages and classes with the greatest
enthusiasm
The Emperor win issue manifesto to the States
Of South Germany assuring them OF the good will OF
France.
SECOND DESPATCH.
PARIS, July 17-NOon.
lie People Froncats ministerial organ) contradicts
ehe renOrt that tho Erenc trooys no va ham
from Rome, and denies that there Is any intention
to rcca them.
The governments Of Holland ami Italy Will main
tain an absolute neutrality as between France and
Prussia.
The report that the bridges on the Belgian frontier
have been destroyed Is contradcted.
The Montteur (semloiilciaD says England is much
concerned for the welfare OF Belgium. France de-
sires that the neutrality Of Belgium be maintained
but will require that Prussia be held to equal respon-
sibiity. The Monfteur thinks that after all, Eng
land ia more uneasy regarding the attitude of Prus
STA than of France in regard to Belgian neutrality
The same journal holds friendly language towards
Spain. 1t tntimates that France would be willing
TO support the father Of the King Of Portugal for the
Spanish throne.
THIRD DESPATCH.
PARIS, July 17-2 p. M.
General Cnangarnier Will be appointed to the COM
mand OF the French reserves, and will he named
Marsha, OF France.
FOURTH DESPATCH.
PARIS, July 17--2 p. M.
Secretary OF Embassy will start to. night for
Berlin, TO deliver to the Prussian government OIL.
clal copy Of the French declaration Of War;
The AorWem opens list for a national subscrp-
ton to provide fund to aid the government in pro-
scouting the war.
All the Paris journals send numerous special cor
respondents to the points where military operations
are likely to be of interest.
Last night, by order Of the Prussian authorities,
railway and telegraphic communication between
France and Prussia was destroyed.
FIFTH DESPATCH
PARIS, July 17-2:3OP NJ
EOpwnon Nattondle prince Napoleon's organ
says:-"We learn from good authority that Italy has
rendered to France at the latter's option either her
friendly neutrality or unconditional aidn 1t adds
that Prussia has offered province to Austria IN ex-
change Tor IN alliance.
SIXTH DESPATCH.
PARIS, July 17--3:3O T. NJ.
Last night NJ. R0uler announced to the Senate
Shat the Duke OF Grammont had informed him OF the
inyaslon OF French territory by the Prussians. A
force Of the enemy had advanced as far as Sierck In
the province OF Mosele Tor the purpose of destroy
Sng the railroad at that point but HAD retired pre-
cipitately.
There s great activity in the fortresses Of Rasadt.
The soldiers Of Baden, commanded by Prussian
officers man the ramparts and parapets.
From this morning all communication by the new
bridges between the right and left banks of tho
Ghine Is intcrdicted
Demonstrations of the most enthusiastic character
continue 10 DO made In favor of the war against
Prussia. Everywhere the bouoyards aud streets
ave crowded with people wild with excitement.
SEVENTH DESPATCH
PARIS, July I7-s:45 f. NJ
Tie Jou,nal Oacey denies the stat enent that
Prussan troops have entered France Tclccrams
on the subject are contradictory, the latest reports
being that force OF prussians Is known to have
CROSSED wa Rhins