The New York herald., 1870-07-24
The British Army to Go On a
War Footing.
A Powerful French 'front.' Clad in
Motion.
Russian and Austrian Notes on the
Crisis.
FRANCE.

FRANCE.
Napoleou's Proclamation 10 the French
People-The Commands-N -NIassins the Army
Tho Iron-Clad Cloire Ayming -Newspaper
Correspondcnts-Female Patriotism and
9---'c~ ..a PARIS July 2s-Evening
The Journal 0Mcies this morning publishes the fol-
lowing proclamation from the Emperor to the people
Of France:-- sL N 20
FRlNCHMEN-There are in the hfe OF people
solemn moments when the national honor, violently
excited. presses itself irresistlbly rises above an
other interests, and applies itself with the sin.
gle PURPOSE Of directing the destinies Of the nation.
One Of those decisive hours have now arrived Tor
France Prussia, to whom we have given evidence
ciliatory disposition, has held our good viii Of mo no
croachments. She has aroused distrust in all quar-
ters necesstating exaggerated ornaments, and has
fear Of the morrow final incldent has disclosed S
the instability OF the nernatlonal understanding,
S U s ssa va u ns
understand our claims. They were evaded and fol-
lowed with contenlptuous treatment: Our country
quickly Q war cry resounded from one end VI France
There @ remains for us nothing but to connde our
destnies to the chance OF arms. We do not make
war upon Germany, whose independence we re-
s e
freely OF their desinies. As for us, we demand the
S a,e tS q ng our
quer durable peace, based on the true interests OF
the people, and to assist in abolishlng that pre-
cari0us condition OF things when all nations are
forced to employ their resources in armng against
Tns glorious nag of France, which we once more
unfurl IN the face Of our challengers is the same
which has borno over Europe the civiizing IDEAS OF
itreprolsns me same principles; 10 viii inspire
the same aev0ton. Frenchmen--l 60 to place myself
2! the hesd that valiant army which Is animated
by love 0bc0dntry and devotion to duty. That army
knows tn worth, for It has victory follow ITS
footsteps in the four quarters ter Of the goS. .aks
the duty his name imposes upon him, ana he Is
proud to bear his part In the dangers Of those who
great people defending just cause is invinclbIe.
Marshal McMahon is expected at the mont on Sum
day, July a. "a D.
The Emperor Napoleon is expected at Nancy. o'F
The French troops are still massing at Metz and
Thionville.
Tho war vesse Glorlre Is now being fitted up at
Toulon. She carries thirty-two guns and acrew Of
$40 men. Her engines are 800 horse power. st.
Andre win command her.
Tie officers OF the Bank of France announce to-
day that the notes Of that institution will be re.
deemed in silver.
General lie BGuf, in reply to q committee OF the
French press, who had petltioned to accompany the
army said, "He would only consent to remove the
restrictions on condition that the correspondents
would print nothing that was untrue.n
The French government still, however, discour-
ages the newspaper correspondents, and undertakes
to supply war news to the journals Of the country
through the official dispatches Of the War Depart.
ment. 81 t,- ..f a.ts Iti
A number Of American ladies now in the city,
yesterday took the first steps toward forming an IN
ternational Committee to aid the wounded soldiers.
There was great patriotic demonstration at Lyons
Yesterday. ,s,i ea.t. ~, ste
At Strasbourg there are prayers offered in the 4
churches every day for the success Of the French
arms. The women crowd the churches there on
such occasions, e.ss.s1 = .eEstr 80 '.,.pN-t.'
Last evening Madame Sass repeated the "Marseil.
laise" at the Grand Opera. Tho scene, as before,
was one Of the greatest excitement and enthusiasm
The Swiss Legation at Paris has been charged
with the proSecuon Of the interests OF Bavarlan
citizens. ~
The Dutch Consul VIII protect the French citizens
IN Prussia gat s@- '~F
The departure OF the Emperor for the front has
certainly been post poned for o few days.
Yesterday the Municipal Council, after favorable
discourse by tho Prefet Of the Seine voted 800 900
francs towards the national subscription. *iI
On Friday large part Of the army which has
been operating In Algeria arrived at Marseilles on
transports. They were accompanied by numerous
African volunteers tKabyies). They were all greeted
with the greatest enthusiasm as they marched
through the streets of the city on their way to the
'front.' l IH4 Apt ~
The Imperial Guard arrived at Nancy to-day.
The reported death OF General Douay is false. s
The French agents in the South German States
have demanded their passports.
The Count d'Euzenberg, the Minister of Hesse in
Paris, has reoaesed MI Washburne, by order Of the
Grand Duke of Hesse, to protect the HessIans In
France provided the French government gives Its
consent Mr.. Wash5urne has acceded to the re.
quest.
The Bank or France has raised the minimum rate
OF discount to four per cent.
ministerial decree published this afternoon, for
bids, from this day the publication In any way OF
any account Of the movements of the French army
or navy.