Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1870-07-24

quenceS In an Indispensable war be-
tween two peaceful nations, we de-
sire at least TO mitigate the violence
of that war, and therefore Aus
tria will preserve an attitude
of entire neutrality, resisting
every overture to participate. We
should be imprudent, if we are de-
sirous to remain inactive of our des-
TIMES, to omit any measure tending
to guarantee tranquility to the Euro
pean people. go
| FRANCE.
| PARIS. July 23.-The Journal Off
eigle to-day publishes Il Q proclamation
of the Emperor to the people of
France. -...
The officers of the bank of France
announce to-day that notes of that
institution will be redeemed in silver
| PARIS, July 23.---A number of
| American ladies, now in the city,
took their first, steps toward forming
an International Committee to aid
wounded sOldieas. Great patri-
Otic demonstrations at Lyons.
PARIS, July 23.-The Car addressed
note to the French government
to-day. He regrets the precipitate
measures taken by both sides, and
that the opportunity was not allowed
Russia and other powers of Europe
to favor peace. The Gar, while
regretting the calamity of war, will
remain neutral so long as the interests
of Russia do not suffer. He adds that
he is ready to do all to limit hOstili-
ties and mitigate the horrors OF war.
| PARIS, July 23.-ieneral LeBouf in
reply to the Committee of the Press,
who petitioned to accompany the
army, said he would only consent to
remove the restrictions on condition
that correspondents promise to put
nothing untrue.
The war vessel Gloree is now being
fitted up at Toulon; she carries thirty
two guns and crew of $40 men; her
engines are OF 800 horse power. st.
Andre will command her.
The Swiss legation at Paris has been
charged with the protection of the
interests of the Bavarian citizens.
The Dutch consul win protect the
French citizens in Prussia. Belgium
has forbidden the expectation Of
| horses.
PARIS, July 23.-Last evening,
Madame Sass repeated the Marsel-
laise at the Gaand Opera; the scene,
as before, was one of great excite
ment and enthusiasm.
The Journal ODfciaIe publishes the
following proclamation nom the EN-
peror to the people of France:
''Ere7lchmeH: There are in the life
of a people solemn moments, when
the national honor, violently excited,
irresistably rises above all other inter
ests, and applies itself with the single
purpose of directing the destinies of
the nation. One of these decisive
hours has now arrived for France.
Prussia, to whom we have given evil
dence, during and since the war of
1866, of the most conciliatory disposi-
tiOn, has held our good will
Of no account, and has re-
turned our forbearance by encroach-
ments; she has aroused distrust in all
quarters, necessitating exaggerated ar
maments, and has made of Europe
camp whore reign distrust and fear of
the morrow. A final incident has dis
closed the instability of the inter-
national understanding, and shown
the gravity of the situation in the pre-
mires. PretentiOus Prussia, was
made to understand our claims,
they were eYSded and fol-
lowed with cOntemptuOus treatment,
our country manifested profound
displeasure at this action. and as
quickly as was the cry resounded from
one end of France TO the other. There
remains for US nothing but to confide
our destinies to the chance of armies.
Il OF IL, o..
whose independence we respect. We
pledge ourselves that the people COM
posing the great German nationality
shall dispose freely of their destinie5.
As for us, we demand the estab-
lishment of state of things
guaranteeing our security and
assuring the future. We wish
to conquer a durable peace, based
on the true interest of the people, and
assist in abOlishing that precariOus
condition of things when all nations
are forced to employ their resources
in arming against each other. The
glorious Tag of France which once
more is unfurled in the face of our
ehallengers is the same which has
been borne over Europe the civiliz-
ing idea of our Great Revolution. 1t
now represents the same principles;
it viii inspire the same devotion.
Frenchmen, / place myself at the head
of that valient army which is ami
mated by love of country and deyo-
ton to duty. The army knows its
worth, for it has seen victory follow
its footsteps in the four quarters of the
globe. 1 take with me my son, despite
his tender years. He knows the
duties his name imposes on him, and
he is proud to bear his part in the
dangers of those who fight for our
country. May God bless our efforts.
A great people defending just cause
are invincible."
PARIS, July %, 6 p.m.-The depar-
ture OF the Emperor for the front has
been postponed for a few days.
The French agents in the South
German States have demanded their
passports.
PARIS, July 23.-The heat here for
the past few days has bsen excessive,
the murcury reaching so and up
ward. There has been many deaths
from sunstroke.
Yesterday the Municipal Council,
after a favorable discussion by the
Project of the Seine, voted 800, 900
francs toward State subscription.
The Li6erte says the government is
in receipt of important news from Co.
penhagen relative to the neutrality
of Denmark. This news is contrary
to the recent reports on this subject.
Couriers have been sent to Denmark
TO advise the Cabinet to take no steps
till the arrival in those waters OF the
French feet.
MARsEILIEs, July 23.-Yesterday q
large portion of the army which has
been operating in Algiers arrived
here, and were accompanied by nu-
merOus volunteers. They were greeted
with the greatest enthusiasm as they
marched through the streets on their
way to the front.
t-PARIs, July 23.-The army of South
Germany has been ordered north, and
the Prussian army goes south.
Denmark is decided on the war
question. She will wait till the French
feet has entered the Baltic before
making any military movement.
Hungary has also decided herself in
favor of France.
The Emperor's proclamation to the
people has made a profound impres-
sion upon them.
PARIS, July 23.-The Bank of |
France has raised the minimum rate
of discount to four per cent.
The ministerial decree, published |
this afternoon, forbids from this day |
any publication, in any way, any ae-
count OF the movements of the French |
army.
BELGIUM.
BRUSSELS, July 23.-A correspon-
dent Of the Independence Beige, writ
ing from Metz, France, says the whole |
Country sMarTns with Priiasiarn rr,ion |