The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-07-27

EUROPE, Wnerc TduCe anu iuSsi'' IA
marshalling their immense armies, has
tening to the borders, each intent on
striking the first and hardest blow.
France formally declared war against
Prussia on Friday the 18th inst, and
the news was received with the great
est enthusiasm in Paris and through
out the Empire. The Senate and Corps
Legislatif were unanimous in support
of the Emperor and Immediately voted
favorably on measures to carry on the
war. Crowds of people gather on the
streets in Paris and shout for war, the
Marseillaise is sung in the saloons, the
audience joining in amidst the widest
enthusiasm, high officials have called
on the Emperor to tender their conSrat-
ulations, all France is unit. On the
other side volunteering is progressing
every where in Prussia, the minor pro-
yinces are enthusiastic for German ma
tionalty and honor, men and money
arc rendered to King William from all
parts of his Kingdom. Napoleon will
take the field in person and the Prince
Imperial will act as one of his aids,
Marshall McMahan will command next
to the Emperor-King William is COM
mander-in- chief of his own army and
General Moltke is Ills chief of staff.
This sounds like war, bloody, deter
mined, earnest war, and in all proba-
billy it will piave to be such. Aus
tria. Italy and other nations have de-
clared their neutrality, but it is scarce
ly probable that they can maintain this
position--indeed the latest dispatches
give rumor that Russia has already
declared for Prussia-this however is
strongly doubted. An engagement is
reported, with q loss of 5000 Prussians
and 1000 French but this is also doubt
ed. The news is anxiously looked for
and creates great excitement here,
where there are so many friends OF
both parties. A meeting of Germans
in our city, will be held at the Nation
al Theatre tomorrow evening, to OK
press sympathy with Prussia and to
raise funds to assist in caring for the
wounded in the coming struggle.
MISCELLANEOUS.
A telegram received yesterday from
Canton, Mississippi, says that Mr.. Dig
by's child is there and requests him to
come and get her. This news has ere
ated great satisfaction and the hope il
strongly expressed that the perpetra-
tors of the kidnapping may be brought
to justice.
Messrs. Glynn e. Writ, No. 9 Camp
Street, dealers in boots and shoes, who
have by their energy, perseverance, ant
careful attention to the wants of theil
customers, established an enviable rep
utation, find their business so rapidly
increasing that they are compelled tc
make additions to their store, and to
make room for carpenters and painters
they are selling their present stock a
very low prices. Those who need any
article in their line will do we'll to cal
OF send their orders to them. They re
ceived the highest premiums at our las
State Fair, and their work Away
gives satisfaction.
One of our fire Companies Philadel
phia No. went to Biloxi,on Saturda,
on an excursion, which proved a yer.
pleasant affair. Returning, there wa
a large gang of negroes Oh the boat
bound for some Railroad work. On
of their number named Smith, mad
himself very obnoxious, by songs am
sneers, and finally used a very abusiv
cpithet against white men, when one G
the fremen asked him if he referred t
them--a despite arose when severa
pistol shots were fired, killing two ne
groes and wounding another. One G
the firemen was also badly wounde'
aud the man Smith, was severely beat
en-.
The news has reached US that thu
steamboat Fright Way" while nea
Thibodaux, burst her boilers, by whic
thirteen men were killed and man
:. wounded.
A late telegram from Canton inform
. US that the child found there is not NJ
Digby's little daughter. Business is S
dali just now that l will say nothin
about it. We have had three days G
" showery" weather, laying the dust
reviving dropping Vegetation and film
= our cisterns-a much needed relief.
:. TIM LINKINWATER
A BALLOON DUEL.-Perhaps the mo-
!, remarkable dpe, ever fought took plat
in 1868. 1t was peculiarly French
: it's tone, and could hardly have occur
IS red under any other than a Frent
: state of society. NJ. dc Grandpre m
. M. lie Pique had quarrel, arising OF
" of jealousy concerning a lady engage
e at the the Imperial ODera. one Mad,