Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1870-07-17


bassy, left Paris yesterday afternoon for
Berlin. s
The French squadron in the Mediter-
ranean has been doubled. Vice-Admiral
| De Ia Graucsre Is in command.
There Is great activity at the War De-
partment to-day. A large number OF
sealed orders have. been sent in various
dineetious. .stf a
| Lord Lyons, the English Minister, is
stil endeavoring to get his colleagues
here to present q request for a congress
OF European powers TO settle the question
betwesn France and Prussia.
| BIsmarek's Diplomacy.
| PARIs, July l5.-The journals this
morning publish the following statement: /:
/ Eight days ago Count bismarck sent by
a special messenger to Baron Werther,
| Ambassador to North Germany, an order
! to make no concessions to the French
| government. "Do not be too much I'M
/ pressed, we ara ready to prolong the situ-
alton, If possible, to the 10th Of uly.."
| The journals argue from this that Prus-
sia meant war from the beginning, and
| sought only to gain time.
| The Emperor leaves Paris to-day for
the scat OF war. The Prince Imperial &C.
| companies him. The Emperor desired
| this, and the Empress does not object.
The military attendants of the Prince
are in readiness. ...-
| Prince Napoleon, as soon as he arrives
from Norway, will be charged With an
| important mission to Italy.
The French Government Encouraging the
POpaiaes of Paris.
PARIS, July 16.- Last evening, the
artists of the various pleasure gardens
| received permission to sing the =" Mar
I seillai-e." The audience, in all cases,
| Joined in amid immense excitement and
| enthusiasm. Last night many Senators
| congratulated the Emperor. Several club
/ houses were Illuminated All the bridges
/ on tho frontiers, between Belgium and
| France, have been destroyed, so that the
| territory Of the former shall be respected.
| The Senate will vote to-day the meas
ures voted yesterday by the Corps Legis-
/ latif, after which a declaration of war viii
\ be officially transmitted to all govern
ments in diplomatic relations with
1 France. Efforts will be made to loeata
| the war between France and Prussia,
Germany not being party to the ques-
| ton at issue.
To-day is the council OF ministers st
| st. Cloud. Every preparation Is being
/ rushed in all directions Great enthu-
siasm is being manifested by the army
and the people. Many regiments arc
already marching to the front. IL IL pos
start Immediately tor the field for active
operations.
Before the departure OF Baron Werther
yesterday, the Minister Of Foreign Affairs
expressed regret on account of the con-
duet Of Prussia and the course Werther
himself had chosen to take before a final
rupture of friendly relations.
It is said that when he returned here
from Ems few days ago, he neglected to
call upon Gramm0nt until the latter sent
for him, and even then he said he had
nothing to communicate. This GOODNESS
created great surprise. r-.
The bonrse closes quiet; rentes 66f 10c,
or soc higher than at the opening
The Goassots to-day announces the OPEN
ing of subscriptions by the patriotic for
the relief and comfort of the wounded
and other sufferers in the coming struggle.
Emile GiFardins's name heads the list
for ten thousand francs. -. I'D.
VIII Enthusiasm In Prussia---Ths whole
Population Aiming.
BERLIN, July I6.-The King arrived
here late last evening from Ems. His
journey has been complete ovation from
the start. Pausing at C0blenz he was
surrounded by an immense throng of his
counbrymen, who greeted him with
cheers. At length the King came Or-
ward and said: 81 am pleased with The
surprise; see to il that you behave as
bravely elsewhere" On arriving at the
city the King found fully one hundred
thousand people at the station waiting to
escort him to the palance. The route lay
through the splendid street Inter der
Linden, which was crowded with fags
and grandly Illuminated for the occasion.
All along the maruh the crowd shouted,
cheered, and sang the national hymns.
The King, after repeated calls, came for
ward and saluted the crowd from the
palace window.
LONDON, July 16.-A dispatch from Ber-
lin says the South-Gsrman States are re-
spending to Prussia's notice of declzra-
tion of war, and are enthusiastic in sup
port of the Fatherland. All political dif-
ferences are Obliterated by the aggression
of France. Columns Of Prussisn troops
are moving in the direction OF the Rhine
and North coast. r
BERLIN, July 16-Evsning. THE imms-
diaLe mo bilizati0n of the entire Prussian
army is sOrdsred. The meeting of the
Reichstadt is now fixed for Tuesday next,
owing to the emergency Of the occasion.
LONDON, July l6.-The Shipping Ga
gette feels certain of the recognition
Of the doctrines OF the Paris Con-
ference on privateering and block
ades, and the possibility OF the
immunity of private property and effects.
IL also thinks England should remain
neutral, even if France take Holland and
Belgium. The German shipping win
stay at home. The French viii ind no
charters, and business win fall to neutral
flags. Business will be active in the
neutral ports of Antwerp and Rotterdam.
IL is believed the Prussians will attack
the fortified city OF Metz, the capital of
the Department of Moselle, and an inn
pOrtant railroad center, moving on it from
swo directions, one body via Thouville,
and another via Kehl.
It is said the French forces are throw
ing bridge over the Rhine near Kehl.
La Li6erte says Bendetti's dispatch
was not communicated to the Chambers
yesterday, because it contained, beside
matter from Count Bismark, projects
looking to certain alliances with France
which may be realized tomorrow.
The Emperor returned to st. Cloud after
the Ministerial Council yesterday.
LONDON, July 10, II Volunteering
in Prussia is extraordinary, the entire
male population demanding arms.
BERLIN, July 16.-The Government is
in hourly receipt of dispatches from ali
parts of Germany, offering men, money,
arms, horses, ETC., in support of the
national cause, and asserting that no sac
rifiee that can be made will be deemed too
great for the cause OF Germany. The
Government recommends the port of
Bremen as port Of refuge for the Ger
man shipping.