The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-07-25

AMERICAN LADIES AIDING THE WOUNDED
FRENCH-PBAyERs FOR FRANCE AT sTRAs-
BoURG. @7.-. 'E;S - ~
PARIS, July 23.-A number of American
ladies yesterday took the first step toward
forming IN international Committee to aid
the wounded.
There was a great patriotic demonstra-
ton at Lyons yesterday.
At Strasbourg there are prayers every
day for the success of the French arms.
The Swiss legation here is charged with
the protection of Bayarian citizens here.
The Dutch Consul will protect French citi-
zens In Prussia.
Belgium has forbidden the expectation of
horses.
THE TIMES ON NAPoLEoN's CIRcULAR-CUBA.
LONDON, July 23.-The Times criticises
Napoleon's recent circular. 1t says his idea
that war waged with the unanimous ap-
proval of the people must be right is IN
true. The real author of war is not he
who declares it, but he who makes it neces-
sary.
The Saturday Reuieto thinks the fate of
Cuba will not be affected by European COM
plcations.
ROME.
ROME, July 23.-The last Of the prelates
who have been here in attendance on the
Ecumenical Council arc leaving the city.
THE WAR FEELING IN FRANCE.
PARIS, July 23-EUening.- Madame Lass
repeated the Marsellaise at the grand opera
Tonight, The scene, as before, was one of
the greatest excitement and enthusiasm.
GREAT BRITAIN.
LONDON, July 23.-The manufacturers of
the Lancashire district will soon be put
uDOn the shOrt-time syStem
The trial of Jones, who murdered an en-
tire family at UXbridge some months since,
has terminated in his conviction and SEN
tence to death.
The oat crop of Ireland this year is the
heaviest ever known there.
THE SPY SYSTEM IN THE TWO ARMIES.
BRUSSELS, July 22.-The correspondent Of
the Independent Beige, writing from Metz,
France, says the whole country swarms
with Prussian spies. Prussia seems to be
eager to pay for all information touching the
movements of the French. France, how
ever, not through pride, but from a wish to
maintain the frank character of the war in
harmony with its object, declines to avail
herself of any such instrumentalities.
THE PoPE's ALLOCUTIoN ON AVAILABILITY.
PARIS, July 23.-The following is the al
locution delivered by the Pope on the
occasion of the PRONUNCIATION of the infali-
bility dogma
"rhe action Of the Sovereign Pontiff
has been great, but it does not destroy it
builds. 1t does not Cypress it sustains and
often defends the rights of OUR bretheren.
That is the rights of the bishops and of some
who have not voted with us. Let them
feel that they have have voted in error, and
let them remember that few years ago
they thought as we do. Have they, then,
two commemorative wills on the same
subject? Heaven forbid We pray, then,
that God, who alone makes miracles, will
illuuine their hearts and minds that they
may return to the bosom of their father
that is, the Sovereign Pontiff, the unwor-
thy Vicar of Christ, and work with us
against the enemies Of the Church. Let
it so be that we may say. with St. Angus
tine, Lord, you have given us your adj
Heaven bless you ALL
PROCLAMATION OF NAPOLEON TO THE PEOPLE
OF FRANCE.
PARIS, July 23.-Thc Journal Official this
morning publishes the following proclama-
ton from the Emperor to the people OF
France:
Frenchmen, There are in the life of a
people solemn moments, when national
Houoi ,fiOlelIiS eACILSutplcssCS luoCAi IL SSio
tibly, rises above all other interests, and ap-
plies itself with the single purpose Of direct
| ing the destiny of the nation. One of these
decisive hours has now arrived for France.
Prussia, to whom we have given evidence
during and since the war of 1866 OF the most
| conciliatory disposition, has held Our good
will of no account, and has returned our
| forbearance by entertainments. She has
| aroused distrust in all quarters, necessita-
| ting exaggerated ornaments, and has
| made of Europe camp whereby reign dis
| quiet and fear Of the morrow. The final
| incident has disclosed the instability of in
/ ternational understanding and shown the
gravity of the situation. In the presence
of her new pretensions, Prussia was made
to understand our claims. They were
| treatment. Our country manifested pro-
found displeasure at this action, and
quickly the war cry resoundcd from one
end Of France to the other. There remains
| for us nothing but to cOntide our destiny to
| the chance of arms.
"We do not make war upon Germany,
| whose independence we respect. we
pledge ourselves that the people composing
| the great Germanic nationality shall dis
pose freely of their destinies. AS for us, we
demand the establishment OF q state OF
things guaranteeing our security anu us
surfing the future. We wish to conquer a
durable peace, based on the true interests
of the people, and assist in destroying that
precarious condition Of things where all
nations are forced to employ their resources
| in arming against each other.
"The glorious flag of France, which we
once more unfurl in the face Of our chal-
| lengers, is the same which has borne over
Europe the civilizing ideas of our great
| Revolution. 1t represents the same princl-
pies. 1t will insure the same devotion Oh
Frenchmen.
CT 90 to place myself at the head of the
valiant army which is animated by love OF
country and devotion to duty. That army
knows it's worth. More, it has seen victory
follow it's footsteps in the four quarters Of
the globe.
81 take with me my son. Despite his
tender years, he knows the duties his name
imposes upon him, and he is proud to beal
his part in the dangers of those who tight
| for our country.
"May God bless our efforts. A great PEG
pie defending just cause is invincible.
"NAPoLEoN.'
The --latest.
WASHINGTON, July 24-1 a. M.-Tht
latest cable kilograms state that no fighting
| has yet occurred.
The hopes of peace existing last evening
in diplomatic circles have vanished.