The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1870-08-25


has addressed au antographic letter TO
each Of the sovereiqns in the conflict.
II is believed in Brussels, Belgium.
that England and Italy have determined
TO interfere jointly to save Paris, and
that Aus,ria's concurrence is momen.
tariaIly expected.
There is great rejoicing in Germany
at the successes of the German army
At Berlin, on Saturday. the publica-
tion OF tho Kings dispatches, annqnp-
cling the defeat OF Bazaines army. Gre
otcd intcuse enthusiasm. The whole
population turnsd ont, cheering aud
waving flags. Churches were thrown
opnn and Thanksgiving services he'd
Similar demonstrations were made al
HAMBURG. Frankfort and Berlin.
The fortres, of Pfalzburg, in the
No-gcs Mouu taius, surrendered TO the
Wurtcmburg army on Saturday.
TUESDAY, AUGCsf 80.
There seems to he u luIl in the great
contest no reports Of lighting being
received from any qrarter. 10 Ion
Ion it is stated that all reliable alvi-
ccs from the scat of war show that
the Prussiau commanders are seeking
TO eifeciually surround Marshal llaSl
inc so that rcinlorcemcnts will be ur-
ablo to join him. The Crown Prince
il pushing on towards Paris, his pick
cts having appeared at st. Dizier. u
town on the river Maruc. 80 miles
southeast Of Chalous, and llj miles
southeast of Paris
The losses 10 the recent battles are
said to have been enormous.
Paris continues to prepare for a vig-
orous defcrcc, aud one report plscs,
the number Of troops in that vicinity
u, upward OF three hundred thousand
The ConstjWi0Hncl publishes circu.
lar from the Minister Of the Interior
10 projects OF departments, announcing
that orders have been given for dis
,ribu,ion Of arms to the people from
he arsenal.
Tho Minister continues Arm
without delay. We are 10 a cii,i.
when all must come forward Tor the de-
fence OF tho country. Indame the
young men by your patriotism, AMI use
every meaus TO make soldiers OF
theiu."
II is now said that Olivier is still
IN Paris, and is seriously i'll Of brain
fever.
Contradictory statements continue
to be made about the Emperor. 1t is
quite certain his power is rapidly on
the decay Gencrel Trochu is the
authority in the French capital, and it
il alleged that ho is privately prepar-
ing tho way for the restoration of the
Orleans family 10 power.
A letter from Queen Victoria to the
Empress Euseuie, dated August 10,
appeared at Berlin yesterday, relating
to mediation. She regrets her ina-
bility 20 moditate. She intimsts that
that is an affair for tho Cabinet, aud
the Cabinet thinks tho time inoppor-
tune.
1t is reported 10 London that tho
minister of Prussia at Florence has
communicated TO the Italian govern
mcnt q copy Of The note inviting q
conference of the Great Powers iol
the consideration of the internal con.
lition OF France, and what steps may
be necessary to prevent anarchy.
A telegram from Nisnua state, that
tho Austrian Germaus have prouounc'
cd in favor Of Germany 10 the present
war. \ proclamation is said to have
been issued in their name calling upot
all their pltriotic brethren to rally I,
the support OF Prussia aud German
unity.
Prince Napoleon il at Florence
His mission is TO demand the media
ton Of Italy.
WEDNESDAY, August -.
The military situation, despite al
reports the last few days 10 the con
tfary, appears to be abou. rs follows
Marshal Bazaine. with the Army o
the Moscllc, remain, in the vicinity o
Metz The Prussians closely invcs
the place, and yigilantly guar
every entrance to it. Marshal Mona
hon is engaged 10 stra,cgicsl mana
uvring between Chalons and Rheims
with the evident intention Of distract
ins the attention of the Crown Prince
who keeps M eye towards Paris
Both armies ars reerlitinS and pre-
pairing for conflict. Paris continues t.
prepare for slege. The war loan il
being rapidly taken.
A dcspatclrirom Rome Announce
that there il u general movement of lial
ian troops the Pontifcsl froo,isr, un
der General l.orenz 1t ia belieye'
Victor Emanuel is unsble to coutro
the feeling Of Italy for the possession
Of Rome.