The union Democrat., 1870-07-23
EURoPEAN wan NEWS.

BERLIS, July l6.--The Prussian army on
Saturday crossed the frontier from Sierck,
after destroying The railroad between Thion-
vile and Lnxemhurg. and then retrcated.
The French Array Of Invasion is reported to
number 2S0. 600.
BEaLIS. July 1.-THE advance guard of
the Prussian army nor occupy the village Of
Lnngwy. On tie Belgian frontier Al en-
counter between the French and Prussian
trrnps IL momentariiy expected.
LoSDoS, July l--.-Auihentic reports have
been received that large bodies al Russian
troops. 250. 900 in all. have been concentrated
on the frontier. divided into commands. with
ali the appointments .f two distinct armies
artillery. csvsirv. infan.ry and engineers =
apparently ready tn be sent across the lite on
The fr-. announcement that Austria takes
sides in the present conflict. Ii Austria
should attemrt tn aid France liz sending
away any considerable number af iraaps
Russia l. evidently making ready to take adj
vantage of the mavement hy precipitating
these mohilizad arm;ps on Austrian territory
Paris. July 17-Erenirg.-Th Empress
arrived at P..-is to-day from ST. Cloud. aud
received popular welcome of the most en-
thnsias,ic character. Ths Emperor will
leave for tic field on Wednesday. a laa1 Of
six months treasury bonds 10 the amount nf
500 000, 600 iraacs wcs taken mn ir few
hours. The Credit Fuucie- and the Bark nf
France made effr.s tn monopolixa the whole
amount. Passports were sent 10 Cnunt de
Salnia, Charge d Af,i-s of the Prussian La-
i,ion. the moment the news was received
that prnssian troops hid vinlated the frontier.
II Is announced that $50 600 French troops
are ready ia cr..ss into Germany. The Z'n-
aves from, Africa are d;scm5arking ut Mar
seilas.
PARls. July l7-l0P. M-Regiments nre
passing through the streets Tonight on their
way 20 the frontier. Great crowds are gath
cred on the sidewalks and wildly cheering
the soldiers as they pass.
PARIS. july Is France demands a decs-
or from the South German States by noon
to-dav.
Marsha. Canrohert commands the rirs.
Army Corps the Dake nf Poltas, the Second;
General Fraisarl the Third Marshal McMa-
hon. the Fourth: and General Foley, the
Fifth. Marshal Baes vii: command the I'm
perial Guard and the reserves.
DIN Carlos has l,een exne,lal from France.
LoNDoN july Is The French Gnvern-
ment is now enforcing The prohibition agains,
the code relating TO cypte: words in tele-
grams.
CorESnaGkS. July Is The neutrality Of
Sweden has just been announced. the Cav
errment having previously communicated
with France.
PARIS. July IS-Le C,aquer. the Raruh-
lican organ. holds that re Emperor is an.
swrralle for war without prctext.
At noon French trnoons occupied Laars-
brich, Nsuherr and Linden.
PARIS. July Is Baron A'fonza Rothrh,la
has resigned h;s Prnssian Consul General
ship here. the King Of Prussia having re.
fused to receive him a. Ems
CaRLsRUnE. July lS.---Trcops furnished
bv Baden are ercnmnpd NJ Raistadt
PARIS, July lS-Erening In Liberfe this
moning SAYS neither France nor Prussia has
vet issuei formal proclamation nr ecmmi.-
ted tecnnicrl act of war. Benedatte and
Wer,her Withdrew nf their own accord. l.
contradicts the report that passports have
heen sent TO Count de Saln-s. Charge D'AE
fairs of the PrusSinn legation. whn. IN 10
last night, remained ar nar.e: md il explains
the fact as fn.nws: 'Count de S4lpes declares
that his Govnroment does not desire to begir
the war. arl does not wish 10 assume that
responsihilitv. and that it still relies on the
wisdom and conciiatorv spirit of the Emne-
ror In accordance with this view, he has
hecn instructed not ~ ask for his passports:
hnt If thr Court Of Tnilerias chonses to take
tho initiative and send him his passports he
will consider il an act &c expulsion, and will
withdraw with tac entire Legation. This st-
nation. however. cannot last long. The
Chambers expect 10 receive Tomorrow prnc-
lamaiion hv the Emperor. declaring war:
which of course. win nut m end to all dinl,-
matte DELAY The Ministry have submitted
10 the Corps Legislatifa law rrohili-ius: the
ynblica,ion of inflammation regarding ,ke move
men.s of troops and military operations. the
violation ef which is punishable hv :. .Gn0 to
10 600 frames fine. ard suspension &c the iaur-
nal. The Minister OF Finance has asked Of
tho Corps surrlcmensal credit. on rar. for
1870. nf 44a ono. .nn0 francs for the war hudc-
et and co 000. 600 f,r the ravv As scon rs
tfe Corps has disposed Of this business ii will
adi eurn for the municipal elections: af,e-
which the session will he resnmea. Patri,,-
ic snhsc, ipti"ns for the armv continue The
Journalists of Paris and Tire province, have
appointed Committee to receive suhscrip-
tions
BsRLrS. July 18th The official press ss
serts thar Bene.itii. lately French Emhassa-
'.nr IN his city. coured the irsult hv repeat
edlv addressing the King afrnr he had receiv-
cd Prn-sia's ultimate answer and renewing
his insolrnt demands. II is se;d that Brne-
.iitti was not recalled hv the French Gnvnr,-
ment hut had leave of alsenc, granted him
on matter altogether for, ign to the question
Mt issue
2uRIcu. july 1Ssh.-Swizeriand will main
tain an armed neutrality. The Chamhers
Rave voted nlena-v powers to the State Coun-
ci u raise money and troops.
LovDov Jalv 10. -Gnnboa.s helonsing ~
the Prussian Gnvero,nent are laca'ec On the
PhinA. Ia resist ard harass the operations nf
the French nrmv
BEsLrS. July 10 King. William. while
addressing tn" snwn council sail faeIin7Iv.
.sC,d krnws am NOT answers hle fr- this
war The demands sent are such as must
reject"
Lnxuox. July 10 The Times Beri;n cor
SAYS tho French d. clarasinn oi war
tonk the Grrr,ans hv surnrise. France isas
been for long time secretly arming and rre-.
narin. for The war; CHER persons we're Ia !
ken hv surprise, and were not ready for the !
emergency.