Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-07-27

Prussan left, Prince Frederick Charles the
centre and Herr Won Bettenfild the right.
Gen. Won Falkenstein commands the coast
defenses.
Two hundred French on reconnaissance
were captured, but none killed, though
several were wounded. The war prepara-
tions are going on. The entire army were
modified and the cannon are going to the
frontier
Bismarck's organ says that Prussia suf-
fered the insolence of France, sixty years
ago and was less likely to put up with it
after Sadowa
Martial law is proclaimed in the Prussian
and Rhinish provinces, and in Hesse,
Hanover, Schleswig and in eastern Prus-
sia. Part of Hamburg is still open. The
Prussian headquarters are within eight
miles of Bingen at Krentzenach.
FoRBACH, July 25.-The Prussians have
been repulsed at Karlin. \ reconnaissance
has been made on the Prnssian soil 10y the
French.
VIENNA, July 23.-It is believed here
that Austria andlRussia have agreed upon
neutrality.
SUARBRUCK, July via Berlin 24.-Yes-
terday body of Prussians crossed the
frontier near Suarbruck. They penetrated
into the country several miles and at
length found the French in considerable
force near the town of Geismeiler. A
sharp skirmishing ensued between the
forces. The French soon retired, leaving
ten killed and wounded ON the field. No
loss on the Prussian side. This action has
demonstrated that the needle gun is Supe-
rior to the Chassepot. subsequently, Il
company of Prussians oft the 18th regiment
of Line, captured the French custom house
nj Schrccklingen. The officers OF the Gus
tom house made n scant resistance and
were all killed or captured. One Prussian
officer was slightly wounded in this en-
gagement Deserters from the French ar
my are very numerous, They are contin-
ually coming within the Prussian lines.
PARIS, July 2+-The news from the
French army will be furnished to the
Press from the War Department, based
upon official dispatches.
STRAsBURG, July 4-The Prussians
have blown up the eastern end of the
bridge connecting Strasburg with Kehl
PARIS. July 25.-Niscount De Frielard,
present French Minister to Chill, succeeds
Paradol at Washington.
The Toulon fleet sailed to-day to reinforce
that of Cherbourg.
The gradual evacuation of Rome has
been decided upon.
The journals Of Metz say the French
have taken forty prisoners o. far.
The Emperor presided at the Council OF
Ministers, Yesterday.
IT is now::said that the Emperor will go
to the front about next Thursday.
The number of volunteers already en-
rolled is 10000.
1t is reported to-day that the Emperor
has gone to CherbOurg to visit the fleet.
LONDON, July 25.--The Times publishes
and Vouches for the authenticity of the
following projected treaty, which has been
submitted by France to Prussia: The pre-
l un1hln forth thnt the u intr nf io
and the Emperor of the French, in order
to strengthen the ties of friendship be-
| tween the two governments and peoples
! &C., do hereby conclude the subjoined
treaty. In the first article, Napoleon adj
mits and recognizes the late acquisitions
of Prussia from Austria. In the second
article, the Prussian King engages 10 IA
cilitate the French acquisition of LuXem-
| burg. In the third article, the Emperor
acquiesces in the union of the North and
! South German States-Austria excepted
! In the fourth article, France, finding il
necessary to absorb Belgium, Prussia lends
her assistance to that measure. In the
! fifth article, as usual, an offensive and de-
fensive alliance is formed between the tive
| nations.
The inhabitants of the islands near the
! Elbe have removed, leaving the French
without pilots.
A body of Hulan Lancers passed tn,
border near Suarbruck, and tore up the
railroad towards Metz for long distance
after which they returned to camp withou
| loss.
Tue morning Telegraph, to-day, print
in large type Il communication reciting al
interview with Napoleon. A fortnigh
ago the Emperor had no thought of wal
ON Prussia. He was still unprepared bu
France was slipping from his hands, ant
in order to rule, he must lead France L
war The Emperor related the contents O
dispatches between himself and Bismarck
claiming that the latter wanted too mucl
and wanted it too soon. The Emperor de
manded Luxembourg in 1866, as an equiva
. lent for his neutrality in Prussia's cOntes
with Austria. Bismarck replied by de
manding Holland as an equivalent TO
LuXemburg. The Emperor replied t.
this demand of Bismarck, that should tn
independence of Holland be attacked b.
Prussia, il would he regarded as declara
ton of war. Count Benedetti was presen
mt the interview when these facts wer
elected.
WASHINGTON, July 25.-The State De
partment has official notice that France, i
the present war, adheres TO the declaratio
of Paris, is well in regard 10 the Unite
States as other powers Especially Prussia
property in American bottoms will be rt
spected, unless contraband, and America
property respected in Prussian bottoms
7 Rear Admiral Turner, commanding tn
! Pacific fleet, sailed from Callao for Sa
Francisco, 10 turn over his command
A Aun1irol NinSlONV