Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1870-07-28

hauSted all means OF modifying Napoleon
and preventing war, has resolved to observe
strict neutrality, but at the same time
keep up carful watch for chances of a
peaceful settlement.
Russia announces her determination to
use all means of limiting the theatre Of
war and abridging its duration.
PARIS. July 24.-The Queen of Prus-
sia, on leaving the Rhine provinces for
Berlin. issued a farewell address to the
inhabitants. She says she has lived twenty
years among them and has experienced
nothing but their attachment and devotion
for the King, his children and herself.
She would willingly stay, but sacred duties
call her elsewhere. The enthusiasm of
Germany Is the voice Of God. Her suf-
ferIugs in the past and the blessings which
have followed them for half a century, war
rant continued trust in Him for time and
eternity.
LONDON. July 24.-The following dis
patch has been received from Paris:
"ForLocb. Department ot the MOScHc,
July 23.-The Prussians have been repul-
sed at CARING. and a reconnaissance on
Prussiau soil has been made by the French
troops"
CoBLENTz, July PA Prussiau force
from Suaronoise crossed the French border
on Saturday to make Il reconnaissance in
the direction Of St. Alvolt and Metz.
After proceeding some distance they en-
countcred an outpost of the enemy and
had a brisk skirmish with a force If French
chusseurs. The Prussians retired. leaving
two men on the field. 1t Is ,bclieyed the
French lost ten or twelve killed.
1t Is confidently stated that the Prus-
slams are strengthening CoJleutz only with
the intention Of making it the base of op-
erations. and intend to throw a force down
the line of the Soar sGd carry an offensive
war into France.
BERLIN, July IA proclamation
announcing the strict neutrality Of Italy
in the pending war was Issued to-day at
Florence. Large demonstrations have
been made in Milan, Padua and Genoa
il favor Of Prussia.
DUBLIN. July 24.-Great demonstra-
tons were made here last night infavor Of
the French. \ mectingof 1000 persons
was addressed by prominent Feniaus.
PARIS. July 23.-The journal Official
this morning publishes the following proc
lamation from the Emperor to the people
Of France:
Frcnchmen; There are in the life of a
people solemn moments, when the national
honor, violently excited presses itself
irrcsi.tiblv and rises above all other inter
ests and applies itself to the single purpose
of directing the destinies Of a nation. One
Of those decisive hours has now arrived
for France. Prussia to whom VIC have
given evidence during and since the war Of
1866, ola most conciliating disposition.
has held our good will of no account and
has returned our forbearance by encroach-
ments. She has aroused distrust in all
quarters, necessitating exaggerated anna
ments and has made of Europe a camp
where reign disquiet and fear of the NOR
row. The final incident has disclosed the
instability Of the international understan-
ding and shown the gravity of the
situation.
In the presence of her new p]retensions
Prussia was made to understand our claims.
They we're eyaded and followed by con-
temptuous treatment. Our country
manifested profound displeasure at this
action and quickly a war cry resounded
from one end Of France to the other.
There remains for US nothing but the
chance of arms. We do not make war
upon Germany whose independence we
respect. We pledge ourselves that the
people composing the great German
nationality shall dispose freely oftheir des-
TIMES. As for us we demand the estab-
lishment of a state of things guaranteeing
our security. and assuring the future. We
wish to conquer a durable peace based
upon the true interests of the people, and
to assist in abolishing that precarious
condition Of things when all nations are
forced to employ their resources in ar
ming against each other.
The glorious flag Of France which we
once unfurl in the face Of our challefgers
isthe same which has borne over Europe
the civilizing ideas of our great revolution
1t represents the same principles. 1t
will inspire the same devotion.
Frenchmen I 60 to place myself at the
head Of the valiant army which Is animated
by love of country and devotion to duty.
That army knows its worth for it has seen
victory follow its footsteps in the four
quarters ofthe globe. 1 take with me ny
son. Despite his tender years he knows
the duties his name imposes upon him and
he Is proud to bear bis part in the dangers
Of those who fight for u county. May
God bless our efforts. a great people
defending 4 Just cause Is invincible.
NAPOLEON.
paris. July 23.-The army Of South
Germany has been ordered North and the
Prussian army goes South. Denmark has
decided on war. She Will wait until the
French feet enters the Baltic. Hungary
is also for France. The Emperor's proc
lamation made a profound impress
sion"
Yesterday a large part of the army
which had been operating in Algeria
arrived at Marseilles on transports. 1t
was accompanied bynumerous volunteers
-"Kabyles." All were greeted with
the greatest enthusiasm as they marched
though the streets OF their way to the
f!s6t.
The departure of the Emperor for the
front has certainly been postponed for q
few days
Gen. Duyse will lead the French adj
vance over the Rhine. Saarbruck will be