Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1870-07-17

being received Tor an Irish brigade to aid
the French. Colonies Jas. kerrigan, Billy
Wilson, John W. Byron, and other noted
Irish soldiers, are said TO be at the head OF
the movement. On the other hand a
number of Germans are about to embark
for Fatherland to take part in the fray.
Something sensational will possibly
occur in this port. for there are in our
waters the North-German frigste Altoona
OF 400 horsepower and dtwenty-eight guns,
and the French frigate Simina Ries and
the school ship Jean Bart. .rt
German Interests in New York. German
Mass Meeting.
Consul Hine SAYS that no official in
formation, in relation to German vessels,
has been received from his Government,
excepting a caution that they avoid the
French men-of-War, if possible. The
North German steamship Hermann has
been detained by orders from her owners
in Germany. The Hamburg steamer will
sail as usual next Tuesday. A German
mass meeting will be held next Wednes-
day. The German mail steamer company
have asked for protection for their vessels
from the United States, and will detain
their vessels until protection is afforded
them. All European steamers have ad-
ysnced the freights on breadstuffs.
Oplni0Rs and Movements in England.
New YORK, July 16.-A London special
to the Herald says the declaration of war
by France, although it was expected,
creates intense excitement. There was
great agitation at the Gloss Of Change,
and during the session OF Parliament the
lobbies were filed with excited groups.
The action of France is generally con-
demued. Extra official ex xpressions of the
ATinfgfrxy lad 70 ha1F FaF ,r,I
peremptorily forbids the occupation of
Belgium by France. .... --..r.......
LONDON, July I6.-Ths neutrality of
England will be difficult and perhaps i'm
possible and disbonorable, should Holland
and Belgium become involved in the war
The PruSsian feet of Prince Adelbert,
which has lately been in these waters,
sailed for Kiel to-day.
The Times insists that the recovery Of
Alsace and Lorraine, containing the mod
ern Provinces of Maselten, Meurth
Meuse, Vosges, Upper Rhine and Lower
Rhine, are the real objects of the war on
the part OF Prussia, and in that she has
the sympathies Of mankind.
The times hints that English interVen-
tion is possible in case of Prussia losing
strength.
LoSDoN. July 16.-The absolute with
drawal of Prince Leopold is generally
discredited.
LONDON, July I6-The Spectator pre-
diets that as result OF the war the Bona
parties will be found to have exhausted
Heavens patience.
important Debate in the French Corps
Legislatff. .-.
PARIS, JGly l6.--The proceedings in
the Chamber yesterday on the question
of war were interesting and important
In the Corps Legislatif Thiers, in long
speech, pronounced against the declara-
tion of the government. He found, after
all was said, that France had received
satisfaction from Prussia, and war should
not be made on her for mere formalIty.
Prime Minister Olivier replied TO
Theirs, and said it was impossible for the
government TO do otherwise than it had
done.
Theirs again took the floor. Herecalled
Mexico and Sadowa, and said the gov
ernment had made a new biunder. The
majority interrupted the speaker, but he
proceeded amidst great agitation, when
silence was restored.
I Gambetta demanded that all correspond
ence had with Prussia be laid before the
Corps Legislatif
. Jules Favre seconded the motion. and
in long speech asserted that France
could not make war on the authority of
telegraphic dispatches.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs replied
that it was necessary to make war, and to
do so Immediately in order to give Prus-
sia no time to arm. If any other course
were pursued, ne could no longer remain
in the ministry.
The question was then put to a vote.
and the demand for correspondence was
rejected by vote 164 against 50. The
Corps then adjourned to eight o'clock ia
the evening.
On reassembling the following projects
of war were brought forward:
First-To call the Guarde Mobile into
active service.
Second-To authorize the enlistment of
volunteers for the term of the war.
Third-To issue a demand for a loan of
so, 600, 900 francs in aid of the army
and I6, 600 in aid of the navy. After
q short debate all these propositions were
carried by the following vote: For. 246;
against, 10. In the Senate yesterday,
alter the Duke of Grammont had finished
his declaration, Rouper asked if any Sena-
tor wished to speak. Loud cries of "nO,
no." followed. Mr.. Rouper then said:
s. As President of the Senate, will state
that the Senate, responding for the nation,
approves the conduct of the Government.
We must place our trust in Providence,
and rely upon our courage for the triumph
of our rights" erss sa ~ ss9
LONDON, July l6--The following ae-
count of the proceedings of the Corps
I,sgislatif last evening has been received
here to-day: rl
As soon IS NJ. olivier had read the dec
laration of the majority, enthusiastic
shouts of I" VIUe PEmpereHrt" were
raised. The Chamber wished to come to
q vote immediately, bnt some of the
members opposed hasty action. A tu-
multi occurred, but NJ. Theirs at last man
aged to be heard. He then spoke vigor-
Ously against war, saying that Prussia
had given the satisfaction demanded by
France, and that the Chamber should re-
fleet. he sat down amid the silence Of
the majority.
PARIS, July 16.-The Emperor is ex-
pected to command the army in person,
and by a series of rapid movements ar
rive at the Rhine before the Prussian ms
have completed their preparations for de-
tense. sas las 3
Recall Of Prince kap0leon---Return Of Min
lister Bsndetti---FreHeh Marine, eio.
PARIS, July 16.-Prinee Napoleon ar
rived in Norway yesterday. He received
a dispatch from Paris, and will return i'm
mediately. ps
The pupils of the second year in the
military school of st. Cyr have been or
lered to join the army with the rank |
IF sub-lieutenants.
The Emperor's attendants last evening |
received orders to depart for the seat Of |
war forthwith.
Steamers have been dispatched to AL |
yeria to bring home the troops now oper- |
lting against the rebels in that country.
The Minister of Marine has ordered all |
vessels not useful in time of war, such as |
imperial yachts, etc, to be disarmed.
There are great popular manifestations |
IN the boulevards. The streets and all |
public places were crowded to excess till !
lfter midnight. Much enthusiasm is |
PARIS, July l6.--The Government, as |
Ioon as the result of the vote on the In |
dogma was known here, signed /
IN order for the recall Of troops from /
Rome. 9 = alf
The Bonrse opened declining; rentes,
i5f 60c. EHsgsa al5r.sf
Bendetti arrived in this city last night, !
coming from Ems instead of Berlin. He |
lid not receive his passport when ne /
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