Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-07-28
Rumor Of an Engagement.
THIRTY GERMANS KILLED AND EIGHTY
MADE PRISONERS.
No Loss to the French.
PARIS. July q.

PARIS, July q.
The journal official of to-day says: We
have intelligence that rumor has been cir
culated on the other side of the Rhine that the
Emperor has given orders that prisoners OF
war are to be treated with the utmost vigor,
and placed outside the protection of the law
of nations. This report is absurd. So far is
il from being true that on the contrary the
Emperor d, cides to treat prisoners with the
greatest humanity. a circular from Nj. Olli-
vier citing the disc ussion of the question in
the corps legslatif says
The Journals only are forbidden to mention
the movements OF the troops or preparations
for active operations. They have rigl to
speak OF the events of the war in the light Of
accomplished facts.
The Journal adds as a matter of duty re-
mnder TO all persons that by the terms of ar
tlcle II Of the Penal Code, any person giving
intelligence to tie enemy of the movements
OF the army, or giving aid in money to the
hostile forces, will be punished with death
The journal reminds non-pol,ical new spa
pers that they are not entitled to print any
thing relative to the war.
Another circular from the Prime Minister,
calls on the Bishop to offer public prayers
to place France, her chief and noble infant,
who goes to battle at such tender age,
uIhtI plOlNClIOI VI lllul WHO HoluS Ill
his hands the fate of battles, and the dcsti-
nies of the people. At the time when our
heoFic army is on the march, let us ask God
to bless our arms, and TO grant that glori-
Gus, indurable peace may quickly follow the
grlets and sacrifices of war.
The Journal of this morning publ. hes n
decree, confirming the title OF Regent on the
Empress, with authority to exercise the
functions of that Office during the Emperor's
absence from the capital The adminstra-
ton will be guided in its policy by instruc
tons and orders, prepared by the Emperor,
which are TO be inscribed in the book of
State, and made known in the general orders
of service. The Ministry will have cogniz-
ance of the Emperor's wishes and instruc
iions, beyond which the Empress will not be
authorized TO proceed in any case in her ca
paciiy of Regent. The Empress will pre-
side at the ministerial councils, but will not
have the power to pronulgate any other laws
than those now pending before the legislative
chambers.
Another decree names commission under
the presidency of the Empress, to distribute
TO the army all gifts in furtherance OF the
war, rendered by patriotic persons.
A dispatch just received from China, by
overland, states that four French vessels of
war have arrived before Iientsin
The La Liberte has the following informa.
ton from the scene of war:
The Prussians have evacuated Weissen-
burg, and at Trcves have only two squad
rons of cavalry. They are concentrating at
Mayencc, where the King William arrived
last night.
There is rumor of an engagement yes
terday, in which 80 Germans were killed and
so made prisoners. without loss TO the
French. No details of the fight or confirmation
of the report have yet been received.
The Gaulois reports n rumor that an Amer
lean legion Of 500 men are organizing here,
under the command of French officers. The
report is still regarded as doubtful.
The evening journals report that Prus-
sian major was arrested in Metz, and released
on 10 900 francs bail.
The Carlist movement in Spain has been
abandoned, Don Carlos having given offence
to his adhere nts hS offering TO serve against
Prussia. They refused to carry out the plot
tor the invasion of, and rising in Spain.
The Emperor on his departure for the
frontier, will issue proclamation eXorting
Frenchmen to maintain union, order and
tranquility during the war.
LONDON, July 27.
A revolutionary intrigue is life in Rome
and Italy in view OF the probable withdrawal
of the French troops. secret deposit of
arms has been discovered in Genoa, and a
large quantity OF guns and ammunition were
seized by the government.
The Pope is deeply alarmed at the projects
of France and the plot of party ction.
France inquired through Russia on what
conditions peace might be made. Prussia's
reply to Russia was embodied in four words,
at is too late"
The Times to-day maintains that the pub.
hcatiun of the proposed secret treaty between
France and Prussia has had one good effect.
1t has secured the neutrality of Belgium,
which without warning would have been
liable to violation at any moment.
The French Minister of Foreign Affairs
positively denies that France has entertained
the idea of annexing Belgium.
An absurd rumor is afoat that the Emper-
or has quietly left Paris to join the fleet,
deemng it the surest and shortest way of
reacllhk BctIln, WHeie Hc eAPSSts " pe oh
the 10Th of August, his tete day. .-,...
BERLIN, July 27.
Count Bismarck's Organ promises to give
on the part q. Prussia an immediate eXplana-
ton of the France Piussian treaty.
TREvEs July 81.
The French yesterday violated the neu-
tralty of LuXen,lurg 4 party numbering
100 men from Silerick crossed 10 Schlinger,