The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-07-29
British Cabinet Statement to
Parliament.
~No Insult Intended" to King
William.
FRANCE.

Napoleon Leaves for the Front-Scene ut the
Railway station-Parting from the Empress
and People-Imperial Letter TO the Army
Of Paris-The Empress' Prayers-American
VoIunteering-A Great Battle Expected
The Prussian Position Reported.
PARIS, July %, 1870.
The Emperor left st. Cloud to-day by special train
for the army. He was accompanied by Prince Ma
poleon.
The Empress parted with them at the railway sta
don. She was deeply moved and as soon as the
train had disappeared returned TO the palace.
The Spanish Ambassador had ON interview with
the Emperor and Empress Just before the departure
OF his Majesty, and the Aoniteur du Sot, remarks
the extreme friendliness OF their conversation. The
Ambassador says that 'the Emperor appeared to be
quite WELL" AS the crowd gathered around the i'm.
perial car the Emperor bowed pleasantly to all, say
1ng "a 0ie'tt0t."
The representatives of foreign Powers at Paris
have transmitted to their respective governments
notice Of the Emperor's departure.
The Journal O0ctel this morning publishes the fol-
lowing letter from the Emperor. dated July 20. to
the Commander In Chief Of the Garde Rationale of
Paris:-
DEAR GENERAL-I beg you to express my part
to the Garde Rationale OF Paris how much count
ON its patriotism and devouon. At the moment
when am about to set out for the army have to
testify Go It the confidence which l repose In It's
Will and ability to maintain order In Paris, and
contribute TO the security OF the Regency Of the
Empress. 1t Is becoming 70 say that each one.
according to the measure Of his ability, shall add to
the safety of the country.
The Journal ODfctel also contains correspondence
from st. Petersburg, in which it Is said that Russia
does not sympathize with Prussia Prussia wishes
to make ga Prussian ake of the Baltic, and attacks
the independence OF Denmark and that OF half OF
Germany.
The correspondence says further that the Gear
treats the French Ambassador with much distinc-
.ttOn.
The Ponfe publishes a circular from the Minister
of the Interior, announcing to the projects OF the
various departments that the Emperor desires that
the funds usually appropriated for public rejoclngs
at the ee the 18th Of August may be given this
year to the army.
It having been reported here that several Ameri.
can officers desire to follow the army In the cam
pagn against Prussia for the purpose OF making OBJ.
servations for the use of the American government
petitions lately filed with the government for
the necessary permission. The request was denied,
the highest military authority Of the empire repeat.
ing that no foreign onicer. however high mis- rank,
would be permitted near the French army.
The Empress, attended by the ladies Of che court,
proceeded to the chapel OF Notre Dame des VICTORIES
and placed there votive lamp, similar to the
she placed in the same chapel the beginning of
italian war.
The Empress has sent congratulatory address to
the sailors OF the Baltic fleet.
Prime Minister Olivier invokes the prayers of the
French clergy for the safety Of the Emperor and the
young Prince.
Reports from the southern border Of Baden state
that Prussian troops are to be seen along the
Rhine from Basic to Constance. A small corps Of
Infantry Is posted near Rheinfelen. The troops Of
Wurtemburg are moving towards the fortress of
Rastadt.
The American legion now forming in this city is to
lhave French commander nominated by the govern.
ment.
Only the reserve steamers Of the Compagnie Gene
rale Transatantique have been taken by the govern
ment.
Abdel-Kader has volunteered to serve in the
French army.
me French employ American agents to buy arms
AT Liege under the pretext that they are intended
for the United 8 tates.