The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-08-01
REPORTS FROM ENGLAND.

near Huningu, two miles below Basle. There
is much activity in German military circles TO-
day.
The French press, regardless of politics,
praises the Emperor's address to the people.
Prices of breadstuffs and other articles at
Paris are nearly the same now as on the eve
of an Austro-P -Prussian war
Thesecret treaty alleged to have been propos-
ed by France to Prussia is still the general to-
pic of discussion. 1t is now announced that
the original draft, in the autograph Of Count
Benedict, the French Ambassador, is on pub
lie exhibition in Berlin. The accuracy of the
copy of the treaty recently printed in the Lon
don Times is vouched forby some who have
seen the original paper, and Berlin CORES
pondent Of the Independence Beige says that
France has repeatedly demanded to withdraw
the document, and that being refused in every
case, and now satisfied that its recovery is i'm
possible, assumed hostile attitude towards
Prussia Similar sinister treaty negotiations
with Prussia are alleged against Napoleon
with regard to Switzerland, on which occasion
he intimated that ''he did not know where
France ended and Italy began" Bismarck
says that, since 1866, France has in sort Of
satanic way necessarily tempted Prussia with
visions of territorial aggrandizement, and
thinks she will make no more out OF Prussia
by fighting than by diplomacy.
The statement of Earl Granville in the House
of Lords, though meagre, is considered reas-
suring. He said nothing Of the secret treaty,
nor of Bismarck's telegram to Count Berns-
torf The chief importance of the speech, the
Daily News of tomorrow will state, was in re-
ference to the position of England as neutral
nation; but the purpose of English neutrality
must be judged less from Granville's guarded
speech than from the tone OF Parliament.
France and Prussia cannot too clearly under
stand that If England is not In the fight, it is
because che Is not In the quarrel. No states
man on either side In the House Of Lords is
now disposed to say that under no circum-
stances would England fight The tone of the
press and of Parliament alike shows that
"peace at any price" is not the national motto.
England's interest and her obligations on the
Continent are as binding and important as
ever, and she will stand by them. France
knows that England will never allow her to
make Antwerp another Cherbourg.
The special correspondent Of the Daily News
writes from Paris on Wednesday that there
were still some hopes of peace. Negotiations
of some sort are proceeding actively. Lord
Lyons is constantly with Grammont. The EN-
peror is reported as hestating, fearing coali-
ton against him. European Cabinets are
under strong impression that peace is posi-
ble." improbable as this is, Its source gives it
weight
The Catholic clergy are preparing for a
grand demonstration in favor Of France to-
morrow, which the government will probably
prevent.
The popular excitement at the course Of
the British Government In the present war is
very great. The people want peremptory no
tIce given to France that England visws with
grief and displeasure the intrigue evidently
having for its aim the violation Of the inde-
pendence of Belgium, and will oppose with the
whole strength of the nation any attempt TO
extend French power on the Continent before
or after the war. The British Government on
the other hand, while condemning France for
breaking peace, closes Its eyes to large pur-
chases of coal and ammunition made in Eng
land for the use of the French army.
1t is reported that the Landwehr throughout
Germany responds sluggishly to the summons
to come forward. Much discomfort is felt in
Vienna at the neutrality of Austria.
Belgium has 100, 900 men in position.
The English. home force now consists only Of
6O,00Omen.
The South German States announce their
adherence to the Geneva Convention so far as
relates..to the Ambulance Corps, &c.
The steamer Artemis, belonging to Hull, and
laden with flax, is detained at Memel by the
Prussians. The pretext for the detention is
unknown.
The proposed Gallican demonstration at
Limerick, tomorrow, has been forbidden by
the authorities The Birmingham Gazette
hints that the affection OF the Irish for Napo-
leon is nourlshed by French gold.
The French army is disposed as follows;
First Corps, Marshal Mcmahon, at Strasbourg;
Second Corps, General Froissard, at Stayoldt;
Third Corps, Marshal Bazaine at Metz; Fourth
Corps, General Count Ladmeranth, at Thion-
vile; Fifth Corps, General De Failly, at Bltche;
Sixth Corps, Marshal Canrobert, at Chalons;
Seventh Corps, General Donay, at Belfort;
Eighth Corps, General Bourbaky, at army
headquarters.
Prussia has Issued decree calling for volun-
teers and marines to protect the coast, and Of
fering heavy premiums to successful enter
prises in sinking the enemy's war ships.
The Danubian principalities are greatly ex-
cited over the war, and hopes are enkindled OF
chance for independence. Turkey is armlng
to prevent revolt.
Considerable military activity is noted in
Belgium. Troops have been distributed among
the frontier fortresses to guard Belgian neu-
trality, and work on fortifcations is being hur-
ried to completion.
The legion of Americans now being organ
lied in Paris to fight for the Emperor Napo-
leon will be under the command of French,
officer to be nominated by that government.
The famous Algerian chieftain. Abdel Kader,
has rendered his services to Napoleon.
Great excitement prevails at Metz. The
news that the Prussians are moving causes
general hurry in French operations. There is
UttIo dnnht that the main body will strike