The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-07-18
ESTABLISHED. 1881.

"The Senate thanked the Emperor
for the permission Of expressing to
the throne its patriotic sentiments
| A monarchial combination, injuricua
to the prestige and security of France,
had been mysteriously favored by
| Prussia. On our representations,
Prince Leopold renounced the throne
of Spain.
Spain, who returns our friendship,
then renounced a candidature so
woundlng TO Us. Without doubt the
Immediate danger was thus avoided,
but our legitimate complaint remains.
Was 1t not evident that the foreign
powers, to prejudice our honor and
interests, wished to disturb The bal.
ance of power In Europe2 Had we
not the right to demand of that power
guarantees against a possible recur.
renee of such an attempt2
This is refused, and the dignity Of
the Prince insulted. Your Majesty
draws the sword, and the country is
with you, eager for the occasion for
which you have waited so long. But
during that time, you have raised to
perfection the military organization
Of France, By your care. France is
prepared; her enthusiasm proves
that, like your Majesty. she will not
tolerate wrong.
. Let our august Empress become
again the depository of the imperial
power. The great bodies of State
surround Her Majesty the nation has
faith in her wisdom and energy. Let
your Majesty resume with noble con-
6dence the command of the legions
you lead at Magenta and Solferino. |
Ii peril has come, the hour of victory |
IS near, and soon gratified country /
will decree to her children the honors
of triumph; soon Germany will be /
freed from the domination which has
oppressed her, and peace will be re-
stored to Europe, through the glory
of our army.
Your Majesty, who recently re-
celved proof of the national good
will, may, then, once more, devote
yourself to reforms, the realization of
which is only retarded. Time only is
needed to conquer ca
The Emperor warmly thanked the
President and members of the SEN
ate.
LONDON, July II. = The British
foreign Office has not yet received off,
cial notice of the declaration of war
between France and Prussia.
Rouher last night told the French
Senate that Prussian troops had pass
ed the frontier of France.
Italy and Denmark assure their in
to preserve neutrality.
McMahon, Bazaine and Canrobert
will command three corps Of the
French army.
The troops of Saxony are IN motion.
ind the Dutch Reserve has been or
iered to protect the frontier.
The North German Parliament
meets on the 10th, to vote the neces-
sary credits for war purposes.
Belgium relies upon British,
French, and Prussian assurances of
for immunity of her terri
.ory.
MUNICH. July 1.-THE Bavarian
army. including the reserve, corps are
ordered to take the field.
HAMBURG, July liking William
ient the Chamber of Commerce of
his city grateful acknowledgement
u the patriotic address of that body. |
Tie regrets the sacrifice which the
honor of Germany cxacts, but win do
his duty, leaving events in the hands
Of God.
PARIS, July IL, 10P M.-Regiments
are passing through the streets to
night, on their way to the frontier.
Great crowds gathered on the side
walks, wildly cheer as they pass.
No opposition to war is manifested.
The press denounce the speech of
Theirs.
The Journal du ,S0ir publishes the
following official report: DEGREES
have been issued creating four bat.
talions for each regiment Of infantry.
and SIX squadrOns for regiments Of
cavalry" Gen. Antemarre, who COM
the National Guards of Par
is, has been appointed Commander
in Chief of the Imperial Guards.
The regiments in the barracks at
Ecole Militaire received orders 10
march on Monday.
Military posts In Paris, made va
can't by the departure of troops, have
been occupied by the Imperial guard.
All the troops in the garrison in
the central department of France,
have received orders to depart for
the frontier.
The express arrived In Paris to-day
from st. Cloud. and received a popu-
lar welcome of the most enthusiastic
character.
The Emperor leaves for the field on
Wednesday.
A loan of month Treasury
bonds amounting to SOC, 1000, 900 francs
was taken up in few hours. The
Credit F0ncter and the Bank of /
France made efforts to monopolize
the entire amount
Passports were sent to Count de |
Salems, in charge of the affairs of
the Prussian Legation the moment
news was received that the Prussian
troops had violated the frontier.
Two hundred and eighty thousand |
French troops are ready to cross into |
Germany, and the Zouaves from Af-
rica are disembarking at Marseilles.
A council of ministers, the Empe-
ror presiding, was held at st. Cloud
to-day.
The Chambers will probably dis
solve at the end of the present week,
after voting the budget.
The La Pdtrie says the news from
Denmark aud Duchise is excellent.
The hatred against Prussia is great.
If their governments hesitate to take
part In the present conflict, the people
will rise rgainst them.
In Hanover there is great agitation,
and the Prussian general command
ing that province has called for rein
forcements.
The Prussian Government has Civ
en- stringent orders not to permit the
circulation of the French proclama-
tion to the German population.
Great numbers of French circulars
are being distributed throu0hout the