Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-07-23

are expected at the mouth Of Scheldt, and
pilots are waiting there to conduct it safe
to anchor.
Riot at Cologne.
PARIS, July 22.--Prussia proposes that
the Baltic be made Neutral, but France
refused
A rict occurred at Cologne in conse-
quence of the high prices of provisions.
RumOrs about Russia and South
Germany.
Russia is reported to be in favor of sup
porting the French government
The Prussian forces are concentrating
| at Coblentz.
South Germany will abandon Prussia and
join France at the first opportunity.
RumOrs OF a Proclamation.
PARIS, July 22-1OP P. Mt is reported
that the Prussian army had fallen back and
taken up a defensive position, between
CobIentz and Mayence, but the report is
contradicted
A dispatch from Berne says the Swiss
government has forbidden the expectation
of cerials and horses.
Gen. TeBouef left Paris to-day for the
front. 1t is said the Emperor will go to-
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A proclamation from the Emperor to
the French people is expected Sunday. A
manifesto to the Germans will follow, and
will be introduced into Germany by way of
Italy. III
MADRID, July 21.-Parties here have
sought to excite popular feeling against
France, without effect, They attempted
to create hostile demonstrations in front of
the French Ambassadors, but failed.
Spain is firm for neutrality.
Claims of the Corps LegisIatiT.
PARIS, July 22.-The Emperor came to
Paris to- day and received the Corps Legis-
latif at Tuilleries. President Schneider in
the name of the Corps Legislatif addressed
the Emperor as follows:
Sire-The Corps Legislatif has termina-
ted its labors. 1t has unanimously voted
all subsidies and all laws needed for the
national defence, thus giving signal proof
of its patriotism.
If it is true that not he who declares war,
but he who causes it, is the real author,
there will be but one voice among the ma
tiOns to lay the responsibility upon Prussia,
who, maddened by u1hoped for success
and encouraged by our patience and de-
sire to preserve for Europe the benefit of
peace, has conspired against our security
and attacked our honor. In such a case
France knows her duty.
Ardent hopes follow you to the army
which, accompanied by your son, you take
command of Behind you, behind our
army SO accustomed to carry high the
standard of France, is the nation,
whica RENTS without uneasiness,
the Regency to your august spouse,
She will unite with the authority. Her
great qualities insure the force given by
the liberal institution inaugurated by you.
Another Reported Fight.
LONDON, July 22.-The Cologne Gazette
reports that fight took place between the
PrIssians and French near Saarbrucken, in
which the latter were beaten and pursued. |
Activity of British Navy.
Large orders have been issued by the |
British government this week for naval
supplies.
There is great activity at all the naval
stations. Several war vessels have been
ordered to concentrate at Plymouth.
1t is thought that the French frigate off
Eddystone is lying in wait for the German
steamer Holsata.
The Admiralty declines to detail vessels
to watch French cruisers.
Hamburg steamers will continue to run.
The Germans are raising hospital funds
in Liverpool and elsewhere and the people
are contributing with amazing hberality.
Turkey Inactive.
-CoNsTAETNoPLE, July 22.-The rumor
that the Turkish reserves had been ordered
out, or that Turkey had insulated herself,
is officially denied.