The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1870-07-27

July 23.-The Prussians have been re-
repulsed at Cardmg, and a reconnaissance
Prussian soil has been made by the
French troops.
MOVEMENTS OF H GERMAN ARMY.
PARIS, July 23.-The army of South
Germany has been ordered north, and the
Prussian army goes south.
DENMARK DECIDED ON a
Denmark has decided on war. She viii
wait until the French fleet enters the
Baltic. Hungary is also for France.
ENGLAND PREPARING.
LONDON, July 23.-In consequence of
the attitude of Austria toward Bavaria
and the renewed rumors of the warlike
attitude of Russia, England has resolved
to make preparations for putting her army
on a war footing.
THE CHANNEL SQUADRON ORDERED TO
GET READY o SEA.
The Channel squadron has received or
ders to get ready to proceed to sea to unite
with the Mediterranean squadron at Glib
raltar, to form a flying squadron under
command of Admiral Horribly, who has
been telegraphed at Valparaiso to return
to England Immediately.
FRENCH TROOPS MAssING AT ETZ
Marshal MacMahon is expected here
tomorrow. The Emperor is expected at
Nancy. The French troops are massing
at Metz and Thionville.
NAPOLEoN's PROCLAMATION.
PARIS, July 13.-The Journal O6iciel
publishes the following proclamation from
the Emperor to the people of France:
FRENCHMEN-There are in the lite of
people solemn moments, when the national
honor, violently excited, presses itself ire
sistibly; rises above all other interests
and applies itself with the single purpose
of directing the destinies of the nation.
One of those decisive hours has now ar
rived for France. Prussia, to whom we
have given evidence during and since the
war Of 1866 of the most concillatory dis
position, has held our good will of no ac-
count and has returned our forbearance
by encroachments. She has aroused dis
trust in all quarters, necessitating exagge-
rated ornaments, and has made of Europe
Il camp where reigns distrust and fear OF
the morrow. A final incident has disclos-
ed the instability of the international un-
Outstanding, and shown the gravity of the
SIT l1llOl. LII TIC BLCoC4ANC vi AAC nov
pretensions Prussia was made to under
stand our claims. They were evaded and
followed with ~contemptuOus treatment.
Our country manifested profound displea-
sure at this action, and quickly the war
cry resounded from one end of France to
the other. There remains for US nothing
but to confide Il d~estinies to the chance
of arms.
We do not make war upon Germany,
whose independence we respect. We
pledge ourselves that the people compos-
ing the great GermanIc nationality shall
dispose freely of their destinies. As for
us we demand the establishment of a state
of things guaranteeing our security and
assuring the future. We wish to conquer
q durable peace based on the true inter
ests of the people, and assist in abolish
ing that precarious condition of things
when all nations are forced to employ
their resources in arming against each
other. The glorious flag Of France which
is once more unfurled TO the face of our
challengers, is the same which has borne
over Europe the civilizmg ideas of our
great revolution. 1t represents the same
principles. 1t will inspire the same de-
votion.
Frenchmen 1 go to place myself at the
mead of hat valiant army (which IS ami
mated by true love of country and devo-
ton to duty. The army knows its worth,
for it has seen victory follow its footsteps
in the four quarters of the globe. l 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 a just Il IS IN
Vincible.
NAPOLEON.
The Car of Russia addressed a note tc
the French Government regretting the
precipitate measures taken on both sides
not allowing Russia and other powers o.
Europe to act in favor Of peace. He says
he will remain neutral.
4 FIGHT NEAI NANCY.
LONDON, July 25.-Dispatches are said
to have been received here, stating that
battle has been fought near Nancy, forty
miles from Strasbourg, in which the Prus.
slams were victorious, although fghtins
against heavy odds. The French force
numbering nine thousand men, were at
tackled by five thousand Prussians. AT
ter q stubborn stand the French wert
compelled to retire, leaving the Prusslan'
masters of the field.
DISPOSITION OF THE FRENCH o oP
PARIS, July 23.-The main body of tn
French army is distributed between Cha
Ions, Metz and Thionville, in the PROVING
of the Moselle, with d considerable numbe
of troops at the Notifications of the for
mer city. Another army is forming in tn
French province of the Lower Rhine, an,
is being distributed between StrasbOuri
and Bitche, adjoining Rhenish Bavaria.
BRIDGE BLOWN UP BY H RUSSIANS.
STRAsBoURG, July 23.-Yesterday after
noon i Prussian force on the Baden sid
of the river blew up the eastern side {
the bridge connecting this city with Ken
creating quite a panic here.
WILL MARCH To ri II VICTORIOUS.
The enthusiasm and confidence increas
es daily. The feeling throughout Gel
many is only comparable to that OF tn
| North when Fort Sumter was attacked
| Still, the financial and commercial distres
Is terrible, and there are innumerable fal
ures of old and strong houses. 1t is pei
| fectly understood in Berlin that German,
if victorious, Will march to Paris.
Martial law has been proclaimed / til
Rhinish provinces of Prussia IN Hess
Hanover, Schleswig, Powerantz and Eas
ern Prussia.
SHARP sKIRMISH NEAR GERsEVILER.
LONDON, July 25.-The following de
patches were received at Saarbruck, u
Berlin, on Sunday A body of PRUSSIA
crossed the frontier, near Saarbruck the
penetrated the country seven miles, al
at length found the French in considerab
force near Gerseviler. Sharp skirmishiI
ensued, and the French soon retired, lea
ing ten killed and wounded. No loss {
the Prussian side. This action has den
onstrated the needle gun superior to t
ChassepCt.
THE PRUssIANs CAPTURE THE CUsTC
HOUSE AT sCHRACHLINGEN.
Subsequently u company of PRUSSIA
of the Seventeenth regiment of the Ii
captured the French Custom House
S~chrachlingen. The officers of the ca
tom House made q stout resistance a
were all killed or captured. One Prussi;
officer was slightly wounded.
DEsERTIoNs FROM THE FRENCH ARM
Deserters from the French army a
very numerous, continually coming in
the Prussian limits.