The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-08-11

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excepting De Katow, Of thee GGaI0is,
who is still missing.
The Senate will reassamble to day
at y o'clock to vote on a proposition
made yesterday in the Corps Legisla
tiff. The Corps will discuss projscts
for the safety of State.
Deputy Keratry proposes calling
out under arms, and ready to take
the field at a moments notice, all un-
married men of military classes of
1858, 1859, 1860, 1852 andl1863.
A dispatch from Blois, SAYS the ed
itors of the Cloche and MdrseilLaise.
who were prosecuted on a charge of
publishing false statement, will be
acquitted.
BERLIN. August 10.-The Prussian
officers and soldiers think slightly of
the effectiveness of the Mitrailleurs.
but believe the Chassepot is a better
weapon than the needle gun.
PARIS, August 1O.-Bourse-Rentes
opened at 90 francs 30 centimes.
LONDON. August 10.-The follow.
ing is the Queens speech, delivered
to day by the Royal Commission upon
the occasion of The propagation of
Parliament:
''My Lords and gentlemen:
THE state of public business ena-
bles me to release your attendance
upon Parliament. | continue to re-
ceive from all foreign powers assur-
ances of their good will and friend
ship; but have witnessed with great
pain and grief, on both domestic and
foreign grounds. the recent outbreak
of war between two powerful nations
allied to this country. My best exer-
tions have been used to avert
this great calamity. and [ shall
now direct constant and anx-
Ious attention to a strict OBJ
servance of neutrality. l have
cheerfully assented to any measure
matured by your wisdom, to enlarge
the powers of the Executive, not only
for the discharge of international
duties, but for the prevention of acts
Injurious to the Interests of this
country. L shall make every endeavor
to check the operation of the causes
leading to the enlargement of the area
of conflict, and shall contribute, if
opportunity offers, to the restoration
of an early and honorable peace.
have rendered to the belligerent DOW
ers, treaties identical in form, which
will give additional security to Bel
GUM against the hazards Of war on
her frontier. The treaty has been
signed by Count Bernstcff, for the
North German Confederation; aud
the French Envoy has signified
that he has authority to sign
the corresponding instrument, aud
the receipt of full power therefor,
from other powers. Parties to the
treaty of 1889 have been invited,
and they are likely to aecede to the
engagements.
'The shocking murders in Greece
have produced a painful impression
In Europe, and have drawn attention
to serious evils existing in that
country. My upremitting efforts will
be directed to secure q complete and
searching inquiry into the facts.
"Gentlemen OF the House of Com
mons. 1 thank you for the liberal
provision made by you for the ordi-
nary service of the year, and for addi-
tional supplies of men and money
voted. In view Of the altered circum-
stances of the continent, the revenue
gives promise to meet the new
changes thus created without revising
the proper balance of revenue and ex-
pendltuTe. The act for the repression
of agrarian cr;2es aud to maintain
order in Ireland has answered its pur-
pose thus far. From the act regulat-
Ing the occupation of the land, [ an
tIclpate the restoration of peaceful
relations between the landlord and
tenant, and OF confidence. benevolence
and legislation, duly protecting life
and property, | hope now is more easy
and rely on the loyalty and affection
of my Irish subjects. l have
been pleased to concur in the bill
for national education In England
"a new guarantee for the moral and
social well being Of the nation, and of
its prosperity and power. The natu-
ralization act and that for the extra
dition of criminals tend to strengthen
our friendly relations with other
powers. The act regulating enlist
ments for short terms, hope will in
crease the efficiency of the forces,
promote the welfare of the soldiers
and provide for the nation a reserve
we'll trained in arms, and ready on an
emergency to return to their stand |
ards. | bid you farewell for the
recess, with earnest prayer that when |
again summoned, [ may rejoice with |
you on the establishment of peace |
in Europe"
LONDON, August 10.-The Prince
Imperial of France, has arrived in |
London, and is now at the French |
Legation IN charge of w. +. Smith, |
the Emperor's confidential agent. |
Smith also brought the Empress
Eugenie's jewels and valuables, and |
the famous diamond of the Duke of |
Brunswick.
The Prussians, as they advance,
discover that the losses of the French |
In the recent battles are frightful, |
exceeding even the most extravagaut |
estimates.
BEELIN, August 10-11 AM.-Of- |
fetal dispatches from the army head |
quarters states that the result of the |
battle Of Saarbruck, on Saturday, was
more important than at first supposed. |
Froissard's corps was dispersed, the |
entire camp, of one Division, and |
many magazines captured. Prisoners |
bv thousands were taken, and the |
number is hourly increasing.
PARIS, Aug. 10.-A number of |
French newspaper correspondents,
who arrived to-day, are wounded. |
In their account Of the battle, they |
testify to the wonderful bravery of |
the French troops, and particularly |
the African corps, which fought for
eight hours against overpowering |
Able Buoron, the Chaplain of |
McMahon's corps, was killed at |
Woerth while helping the wounded. |
Contrary to all previous reports, |
it is now stated that the Prince I'm
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