Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-07-26

| arrived at StraSburg, all OF Wnlcn mad
been transported by railroad, and French
frigate had been dispatched to the Scotch
coast to resist the seamen from the fisheries,
The French war Office is taking extraordin-
airy precaution to preserve secrecy.
The bureau chiefs are prohibited from
holding intercourse with persons outside.
! All instructions proceed direct from the
! Minister of War, and not through subor
| dinates
Denmark TO be Forced into War.
A special dispatch from Paris TO the
Daily NeUs dated Saturday last, that
France is resolved to force Denmark in
hostilities against Prussia, notwith-
standing the determination of the
| Danish cabinet to remain neutral.
A French fleet will shortly appear before
Copenhagen and make a movement to
| overthrow the Ministry and save the Danes
| from Prussia in spite of themselves.
VIII Belgium be Neutral Ground.
The tone in official circles is rather too
Indifferent about protecting Belgian neu-
trality. English relations with France are
less strained than they were a few days
since. Some fears are expressed that the
government will be found 10 have been too
deferential to Napoleon. 1t is doubtful
whether the whole correspondence viii be
published.
A Project for Peace-MutuaI Ag-
grandizement.
LONDON, July 25.-The London Times
publishes projected treaty submitted by
the French to the Prussian Government,
and guarantees its authenticity. The pre-
amble sets forth that the King of Prussia
and Emperor of the French in order to
strengthen the ties of friendship between
the two Governments and peoples, hereby
conclude and subscribe to a treaty. In
the first article Napoleon admits and res
cognizes the late acquisitions of Prussia
from Austria. In the second the Prussian
King engages to facilitate the French &C
QUESTION of Luxembourg. In the third the
Emperor acquiesces in the union of the
South German States, Austria excepted.
In the fourth France finding it necessary
to absorb Belgium, Prussia lends her as
sistance to that measure. The fifth arti-
Gle is the usual one of offensive and de-
fensive alliance between the two nations.
Correction. EsH
To EDIToRs In afternoon report tho
dispatch about the projected treaty be-
tween France and Prussia, should be
France and Russia.
If this correction be made, the dispatch
i'eems unintelligible.-
Naval Moyements.-Thc Roman
Question.
PARIS, July 25.-The Toulon fleet sail
ed to-day to reinforce that of Cherbourg.
The gradual evacuation of Rome, has
been decided upon. -r
The inhabitants of Norderney and other
Islands near the month of the Eliza, have
all removed in order to leave the French
fleet in those waters without experienced
pilots.
Information has been received here that
on Sunday body of German lancers pass
cd the border near Saarbruck, tore up the
rails for a long distance on the Metz
and destroyed a viaduct, and re-
turned to camp without loss.
The French are concentrating at Dun
kirk, on the coast near the Belgian from
tier.
The journals of Metz say that the
French have taken forty prisoners thus
far
The Emperor presided at the council of
Ministers yesterday.
The Irish for France.
DUBLIN, July 25.-The sympathy of
Ireland is almost unanimously with France.
Large meetings were held at Dublin, Cork,
and elsewhere in Ireland, yesterday.
Strong Gallican resolutions were adopted.
DUBLIN, July GA great demonstrs-
ton was made here last night in favor of
The French. The meeting, composed of
5, 900 persons, was addressed by promi-
nent Fenians.
Italy again Borrowing.
FLORENCE, July 25.-The italian Cham
oers here passed law authorizing negotia-
iations for loan of 5000, 600 hvres.
10000 French Volunteers.
PARIS, July 25.-The number of volun-
GERS already enrolled in France is 10, 600.
1t is now tolerably certain that the Duke
IF Paliko will be Commander-in-C Chief of
he army of the Baltic.
The Journal OficieI of this morning
publishes decree closing the sessions of
he Senate and the Corps Legislatif The
Same paper has several other official decla-
-ations, one touching upon the inviolability
If the neutrality of neighboring powers,
md another in regard to Strengthening the
notifications of France.
1t is reported that the Empress has gone
20 Chcrbourg to visit the fleet
1t is now said that the Emperor will go
% the front about Thursday next.
Another Skirmish on Sunday-Nce-
die Gun Us. ChasscPOI-A Custom
house Captured.
LONDON, July 25.-The following dis
patches have been received from Saarbruck
via Berlin:
On Sunday body of Russians crossed
he frontier near Saarbruck, and then PEN
.trated the country for several miles; they
It length found the French in considerable
orce near Gersweiles. Sharp skirmishing
,nsued. The French soon retired, leaving
,en killed and wounded. No loss on the
Prussian side. The action has demonstra-
ed that the needle gun is superior to the
,hassepot. Subsequently company of
Prussians from the seventeenth regiment
captured the French customhouse at
The officers of the custom
house made a stout resistance, and all were
either killed or captured. One Prussian
1fficer was slightly wounded.
Deserters from the French army are very
numerous, and continually coming into the
Prussian lines.
Napoleon Interviewed.
The Morning Telegraph prints COM
nunication reciting recent interview with
Emperor Napoleon. A fortnight ago the
Emperor had no thought of a war with
Prussia. He was unready, but France was
slipping from his hands, and fh order to
rule he must lead France to war The |
Emperor related the contents of the dis
patches between himself and Bismarck,
claiming that the latter wanted too much,
and he wanted it too soon. The Emperor
demanded Luxembourg in 1866 as an equiv |
alent for her neutrality in Prussia's war
with Austria. Bismarck replied by de-
handing Holland as an equivalent for Lux
,lqburg. The Emperor replied to this de-
ua,1d of Bismarck, that should the indie
,enoence of Holland be attacked by
Prussi.q y, it would be regarded as a declara-
ion of war Count Beneditti was present
It the interview when the facts were
elicited.
VO General Engagement Expected
fOE Some Days Yet.
PARIS, July 25-2:05 P. Mo report of
, battle has yet been received. Indeed
none is expected for some days yet.
LONDON, July PSI P. M.--The French
Dase of operations extend from Strasburg
10 Thionville, few miles north of Metz.