Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-25

will be held at Wythevillc on the 18th of Sep.
TENDER.
A hostile meeting between two residents OF
Manchester, on Saturday, was prevented ny
| the police.
A dinner will be given at llaymarket: on
| Wednesday the 9th of July, tor the benefit OF
the Episcopal church.
A son OF j. G. Walker, of Rockingham, has
| been appointed cadet at West Point.
Proclamation of Napoleon.
The Paris Journal Official publishes the TO-
lowing proclamation from the Emperor to the
people of France:
Frenchmen: There are 10 the life Of peo-
pie solemn moments: When the national
honor violently excited, presses itself lrrcslstl-
| bly,, and rises above oil other interests and ap-
| plies itself to the single purpose Of directing
the destnes of a nation. One OF those deci-
| sive hours has now arrived Tor France. Plus-
| STA to whom we have given evidence, during and
| since the war OF 1866, of a most combating
disposition, has held our good will OF no &c
count, and has returned our fOrbearancc by en-
croachments She has aroused dlstrust in all
quarters, neccssltatlng exaggerated arlna-
ments, and has made of Europe a camp where
reign disquiet and fear of the morrow. The
final incident has disclosed the Instability OF the
international understanding, and shown the
gravity of the situation.
In the presence OF her new pretenslons l'rus
STA was made to understand our claims. They
were evaded, and followed by contcmptuous
treatment. Our country manifested profound
displeasure at this action, and quickly war
| cry resoundcd from one end of France to the
other. There remains for US nothing but the
chance OF arms. We do not make war upon
Germany, whose independence we respect
| We pledge ourselves chat the people compos-
ing the great German nationality shall dispose
freely of their destines AS for US, we de-
mand the establishment OF state Of things
guaranteeing our security, and assuring the
future. We wish to conquer durable peace
based upon the true interests of the people and
to assist in aboishing that precsrious condi-
| ton OF things when all nations arc forced to
employ their resources in armlng against each
| other
The glorious flag of France, which we once
more unfurl in the face OF our chaengers, is
the same which has borne over Europe the
cVlizng ideas OF our great revolution. Ii
represents the same principles. 1t will inspire
the same devotion.
Frenchmen, 20 to place myself at the head
of the valiant army which is animated by love
of country and devotion to duty. That army
knows its worth, for it has seen victory follow
it's footsteps 10 the four quarters of the globe
[ take with me my son. Despite his tender
years be knows the duties his name imposes
upon him, and he is proud to bear his part in
the dangers of those who fight for our country.
May Gcd bless our efforts. A great people
defending just cause is inVinche.
NAPOLEON.
WAR NEws.-The cable dispatches bring
the report Of the first meeting of the contend
ing forces. A Prussian accommodating fGrce
crossed the frontier at Saar Louis on Saturday
into France, and while proceeding in the direc
ton of st. Avolt, small town but three or
four miles from the Rhine, French force was
met and skitmish took place, which resulted
in the retirement of the Prussians with small
loss on both sides. A Paris dispatch says thai
the French troops advanced afterward past
the Prussian frontier. The bridge across the
Rhine connecting Strasbourg with Kehl has
been blown up by the Prussians. The formal
declaration OF war was received at Berlin on
Tuesday last. 1t is based upon the refusal of
Prussia to disown the Hohenzollern candidacy
for the Spanish throne and the assumed insult
by King William to the French Ambassador.
Coblentz is said to be the base of the Prussiau
army, and from thence force will march by
the line of Saar river into France, on the right
OF the French army. Austria. Russia and
Italy it is said have announced their intention
of remaining peutral and yet be prepared tor
war. Denmark has decided on war on the
side of France, and Hungary on the same side.
The English army is to be put on war footing.
Spain is to remain neutral. Popular demonstra-
tions in favor OF Prussia have been made at
Milan, Padua and Florence. At Dublin Oh Sat
urday there was large meeting in sympathy
with France.
| The Municipal Council of Paris has voted
300. 900 francs to the national subscription. No
| publication of the movements of the French
army or navy will be allowed on any account.
The Gar regrets the precipitate measures
taken by both sides. A large part Of the
| army lately in Agers has arrived at Marseilles.
! The United States Minister at Paris has been
requested TO protect Hessans in France, to
| which request be has acceded. Several news.
paper cores pondents had been arrested; among
them Mr.. Russell, formerly of the London
Times.
The Queen of Prussia has issued farewell
address to the people of the Rhine provinces.
among whom she has lived twenty years. She
would, she says, willingly stay with them, but
sacred duties call her elsewhere. She adds
that the enthusiasm of Germany is the voice
OF God.
STARCHING.-Take two ounces of fine white
gum arabic powder, put it into q pitcher anil
pour pint or more of water, and then, having
oouoro1 If LOT II orc nd oil l.. ~.