Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-18
NEWS.
SPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE GAzETTE.l
FOREIGN NEWS.

Latest Observation-Disclosures Neu-
trality-German Vessels in BLUSH
POrts-NOrway and sweden u" sc
main Neutral, and ~SWtfZerland 10
maintain Armed Neutrality--Num-
OrS OfRuSsInn NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Demands in south Sermany-The
French Commanders -Distrust Of
Belgium by F~runce-StOck Marker.
&C.. Xc.
LONDON, July lS.-The Morning Post has a
double loaded article to-day, containing the lo!'
lowing Sentence: ANY Violation OF Begun
Territory, ends Enrland'S neutrality
The steamship Lelpsig, Ut the North German
Lloyds, will not sail Tor Baltimore as advertised.
She is detained at Southampton until further
orders from Germany. All PrusSiah merchant
vessels, now in British ports, will remain.
Their crews have been discharged aud are re-
turning home.
There are in our ports many German GOLFERS.
These too have been ordered to remain, lest
their cargoes fall into the hands Of the French.
The Times IN an editorial this morning ex-
poets to be obliged to chronicle Prussian rever'
SIS at first, owing to the superior preparations
and efficiency OF tho French army.
Prussia needs at least another fortnight to get
altogether in readiness.
In another editorial the Times says; "Franca,
without Il shadow OF excuse OF justification
plungcs Europe 10 a war which 10 person Inv,
ing may see ended" The Washington Gov.
ernmcut will be urged tu provide Tor transpor-
tation under d neutral flag OF the Brcst and
Southampton mails which have recently been
carried BY the steamers Ut tho North German
l.loyds. the Hamburg and American Company
and the Campagnie Generals lrausatlantique.
STOCKHOLM, July lS.-lt is assured that
Norway, and Sweden will remain strictly neu-
trail 10 the difficulties between France and Prus-
Sla.
ZURICH, July lS.-SwitzerIaul will main.
tain an armed neutrality.
The Chambers have voted plenary powers to
the state council to rise money and troops.
LONDON, July lS.-TEe stock markets in
London and Liverpool to-day are purely nom
inal. There have been no general transactions.
The panic arises from a rumor that the Empe-
ror Of Russia pronounccs 10 favor OF Prussia,
and mobilizes the Russian army. This rumor
paralyzes everything.
COPENHAGEN. July ls.-Thc neutrality Of
Sweden has just been officially announced, the
Government having previously communicated
with France.
PARIS, July lS.-France demands a decision
from the South German States at noon to day.
BERLIN, July lS.-Thc official press assert
that Bencdetta, lately French Ambassador to
this city, courted the insult by repeatedly way
laying and addressing King William, alter he
had received Prussia's ultimate answer, and
renewing his ~insolcnt demand.
1t is said Bencdetta was not recalled by the
FIR, nch Government, but had leave of absence
granted him altogether.
PARIS, July lS.-Marshal Canrobert com,
mands.thc first army corps; the Duke oil Pa
Iikao the second General Erossard the third
Marshal Mcmahon the fourth and General
Folly the fifth. Marshal Bazaine will com.
mand the Imperial guard and reserve.
The Figaro to day, in order to show why
France distrusts Belgium mentions the fact Of
General Briomant's appointment to command
one CORDS and OF General ChaZcl to command
another. The former served in the French
army many years ago. and held other Offices Of
trust under the French Government, but re
signed on account OF difficulties with his su
pcriors ard left the country.
General Chazel has recently been conspicuous.
~ urging the conformity Of the calcbre of
Belgium cannon with that Of Prussia. Both
these Generals command Oh theFrench frontier.
LONDON, July 1S.-Thc French Government
is now enforcing the prohibition against code
and cypher words in kilograms.