The New York herald., 1870-07-30
France Fortifying for Offence
or Defence.
DISPATCHES FROM THE FRONT IN PARIS.
ENGLAND.
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO the uERALa


SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE HERALa
Public Agitation the War Poicy--yyhnt the
People Demand Of the Charlottesville Neu-
traiity Of Bciaium-Contrabanis of War Sold
TO oFrnnce-ieports from the Frout-An I'm.
nedisto ana Grand Movement Expected.
LONDON. July 2o-4 r. NJ
very widespread popular excitement prevails
ere, and generally In the country ON the subject OF
Ene course OF the British government in the matter
pf the war between France and Prussia
The people favor and support the position that the
G!adsone Cabinet should Immediately deliver to
France preremptory notice OF Englands views ON
rhe subject. They ask that this note, or notice.
should contain al expression OF the grief which
IGreat Prtan enterta,ns, ana OF the dis.
pleasure which her Maesy's subjects feel at
The existence Of continental ntrigues which
nave for Their immediate object or ultimate issue
Hhe violation OF the neutrality and endangerng the
independence OF Belgium. 1t should also, 1t is said,
pc announced that the English government will op.
pose with the whole strength Of the nation any a.
Eempt to extend the power or France on the Cont
Hent of Europe either at present by war or In future
yafter the war;
The British government, on the other hand and
after all this agitation, while condemning France for
The act OF breaking the peace closes its eyes to the
;ccmpletement OF large purchases OF coal and ammu.
pion within her territory for the US, Of the French
army.
special telegram just received from Berlin states
Hhat grand movenento of the Prussian forces against
the French line Is evident "a well es the near ap
tronch OF decisive operations In the field.
Prlssan troops are being pushed forward with
great rapiiity towards Mayence.
Eing william or Prussia blde ndleu to the regl-
r1ents or the guards, household and for line SER
Vice, yesterday
Great Indignation Is felt, ana avowed opo My, In
Berlin at England's gross violations OF her neutrality
professions by supplying contraoaads of war to
France
1t Metz to-day excitement reigns on all SIDES
Everybody is agtaod. The news of the Prus:iln
movements causes burrying forward Of the French
operations.
There is little doubt entertained here but that tie
Emain body of the French army VII strike through
Rhenish Bavaria and advance on the Pruasian left
es expected.
mo Battle HcporteL Last NisTAt-- Prussia slow
in Coming to Arms--Bismnrck "8oss:ing,'--
Tho belgian Partition--peace Rumors--
Financial and Commercial Aspects Moro
Failures.
LoNDoN, July 29--1l P. NJ.
From the seat OF war the latest reports are hat
SSkirEl.shing Is gong on between tie nutposts but
Got even ihe ruinor OF battle has been received.
It is reported hit he Landwenr throughout Ger
ynany responds sluggishy TO the summons to come
forward.
Mech l.sconteut is felt IN Vienna at tie neutrality
!cf Austria
The london Fost. in double loaded leader,
aogriy comments on Bkmarcks language in his
organ. the Berlin Gazette in regard TO the alleged
violation OF British neutrality and calls It direct
threat against England 1t adds that Prussia's
"ooastng stories and lies' viii before long be COR
rcc7 estimated. It does not relieve that France
tcovets Belgium. and declares that England VIII
Tematn fairly neutral as long as Prussia wlthholds
ner hands from neutral territory.
The London Examiner laughs at England red
handec from scenes OF partition and diplomatic
NlolehcB WHICH dlsGtaced civilization, now ylrtu-
pusly protesting against the proposals ofFrancep
street, rum0rs OF successful negotiations between
Eord Lyons ana the Duke OF GrammonS at Paris
whereby the preservation OF peace is assured are
again in circulation to-day They are not, however,
generally credited.
despatch from Pesth announces that Count An
Grassy yesterday assured the Diet that In all cir
Eumstances Hungary viii act with Austria.
The Times says the drain OF gold Is subsding.
THE amounts now on the way here from New York
win 20 long way to counteract the tendency OF g.
plessure n he money marEet.
e The advance 10 tue rate OF interest ct the Bank 20
Gye per cent vas O precautionary measure rather
Khan a proof of The actual scarcity OF money.
The war panic at the Exchange continues. SIX
Amore failures axe announced to-day.
There have been thirty failures at the Stock Ex.
change during the war panic. The depression In
the Liverpool marSe. Is s-il very great.
The steamships Bremen ana Baltimore, of tho
North German Lloyd, which recently arrived at
Soulhampton. viii discharge all Of their cargocs
6here and not attempt to reach Bremen at present.
Ihs Leipzig is non the only vessel OF this line known
80 be at sea-
The ship Doctor Earth, Captain Brickwoidt, which
sailed from New York Juy2 for Hamburg hes put
anto British port D avoid French crusors.
The bark Meridian, Captain Lenz, from Phade-
fpha June IL foi Bremen. has arrived ut Bremen
naven. She reports that she was overhauled By
French man-ciwar but suffered to proceed
The Marquis de Ia valettes assurances to Earl
Nranyile IN reply to Bsmarcg's despatch were re.
ceYed In Parliament with general distrust. There
Is no doubt that Mondays debate In the
House OF Commons Will reveal Engani
4n an attitude OF resolute hostility to tho