The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-07-18
THE WAR IN EUROPE,
The Prussians Pouring
into France.
Engagement near Forbach
Rumored.
South Germany Susta1ns
Prussia.
UUNCARTS SYMPATHY WITH FRANCE.
THE ITALIAN PEOPLE FOR PRUSSIA
TIE M,RSEILLiISE IN PARIS.
The Belgian Neutrality to be
Maintained.
TIE ITALIAN PEOPLE FOR PRUSSIA
TIE MiRSEILLiISE IN PARIS,
The Belgian Neutrality to be
Maintained.
DISMARCX'S POLICY OF DEFIANCE.

PARis, July l5.-A despatch from Seltz, in the
DEPARTMENT Of the Bas Rhine, about twenty.seven
miles from Strasbourr, received this afternoon,
uys the rrussians have entered France by way OF
Forbach, in the Department Of Moselle, on the
Nancy and Nonheim Railway. But a. the Prussian
force is on, said to be detached corps, bu, little
iupartInce is attached to the movement.
BATTLE REPORTED.
Jv'y 1T-pornin0.-There is a rumor 10 the eject
hat an e. gagement has taken place near Forbach
resulting la 4 loss to the Prussians Of 5000 killed
Tie French loss is placed at 1900 killed As yet
hs report can he traced to reliable source. The
Emperor viii issue manifesto to the States of South
Germany, assuring them OF the good viii OF France
THE WAR SPIRIT IN PARIS
The feeling has taken entire control OF the
people. Yesterday the Duke OF Gramont. after
leaving the Senate Chamber, was greeted by crowds
apon the streets with cheers and paudits amounting
to an ovation. demonstration was made in front
OF the residence of NJ. Thiers to express dssatisc
Iion a. lis course in the Corps Legislatt This
followed by demonstration in his favor. The lat.
Yer, tie journal de Paris says. rot respectfully
surpo' .cd and vas the work Of unknown erea-
lures"
Accounts from the provinces represent that yes
terdsy anti .prussidn emoLsIra,ious were partici.
oatod in by all ages aud classes with the greatest
s1thusasm.
FRENCH CITY IS DANGER.
IL believed tue Prussans will att OK the fort
ied city OF Metz. the capital OF the Department OF
s.o, and an important railroad Cen,re-moying
On It r. m two diections--one body by way OF
Tho1yile, and another by way Of Kehl.
Tie Flc ch army is concentrating at Metz. Napo.
leon leaves to-day for the border, and will the
Rhine Immediately. Msrslals McMahon Bazaine
and CaIioLert command divisions. The French
forces near the frontier are now estimated at one
hradred and thirty thousand men. 1t is said the
FronS forces are throwing bridge over the Rhine
nKcb'%
Il - .ala .ihAi Trsnra Will oppose to tho Prussan
thod cannon revolving cannon shooting forty balls
per minute.
NAPOLEON TO coNNAvD N PERSON
TIE Emperor is expected to head the army In per
ton, and by a series Of rapid movements arrive at
The Eniuc before Prussia has completed her defence
Ehe Emperor win leave Paris today for the seat OF
war. The Prince Imperial will accompany him to
the feld. The Emperor desires this, and the En-.
Iress does not Object. Tie military attendants Of
tie Prince in readiness. FRINGE Napoleon a.
soon as he arrives from Norway, will be charged
with an important mission to Italy TIE camp at
Gallons will be broken up Immediately. Gen. lie
Beuf exchanges the war portfolio for q command In
lie Geld.
FRENCH NAVAL MOVEMENTS.
The Frcnch gunboat hotilla is on the Rhine Ad
nirll Gencuilly, who commands the Baltic fleet, will
Immediately bombard the Prussisn rorts ON the
Rattle. French runboats nlre dy in Prussian
rivers. TIE army and navy will attack simutane-
ousy. 2 he French feet are watching the Prussisn
feet in the British Ctprpel and awaiting orders to
nack.
Holland declines tie offer made BY Prussia OF an
army to de end Ter frontier.
AN IMPORTANT Alliance
Tie LHerti OF yesterday says that Count Bene- |
tettis despatch not communicated to the Cham
bsrs teoause contained, besides matter from Count
Won Bismarck, projects looking to a certain alliance
with France, and Which may be realized tomorrow. |
Tie EmItror returned to ST. Cloud after the Coun. |
ell OF tie Ministers to-day
NERYBoDr IN PARIS SINGING rHK MARsEILLA AIsE.
On Saturday evering the artists In the various
pleasure rlllens in the city received permission
to sing the "Marseillase." The audiences In all
cases jor,d cmd immense excitement and enthu
tiasm. Many Of the Senators have called upon and
eorrr 'u'atcd the Emperor. Several club houses
were Illuminated. Great popular manifestations in
ISvor of war were made in the streets and on the
poueTatds. The streets and all public places were
crowded W excess ill after midnight. Much enthu.
sasm Ua- manifested.
THE ARMY AND PEOPLE UNITED.
Military Preparations are being pushed In all di.
recuons. There Is great enthusiasm manifested by |
po'h army and people. Many regiments have already
harchel for the frontier II is positively asserted
mat the Emperor will start at once for the field OF
acaVe operations. TIE pupils OF the second year at
the military school OF St. Ayr have been ordered to |
JON the army with tie rark Of sub.lieuenants The
emperor attendants last evening received orders
10 depart Tor TIE seat OF war forthwith The steam.
ers OF tie Nossagcries Iuperiaes have been dee
patched TO AlGiers to bring homo the troops now
operating against the rebels Ia that country.
GIRARDIS's ADvVRrsrMEYr.
The G7Wois (newtparer tc.iay announces the
tTcu!ue subscription by the patiotic for the
wounded and other sufferers in the coming struggle.
Emile GIar Inns name heads the st for ljy0
LaIc-,
THE ISsrLTgD MINISTER HONE
Count u ncleiti has arrived in this city Coming
h'n instead Of Berlin, no did not receive hi.
IA''"s' lie caue To give the Emperor verbal eE.
pnn'u ;. Baron Werther, the North German
h'' Mister, .nn all the members OF his Embassy LETT
'l'' yesterday afternoon Tor Berlin.
b'''ie Oh departure Of Baron Wcrther, the Sec
ie'fI OF a'c for Foreign Affairs expressed his re.
F'' on 'ccoqnt " the conduct OF Prussia, and the
e.I''e Eron wclthcr himself had chosen to take
!" ore 81 toal rupture Of friendly relations Itis
'1,u ''' when the Baron returned here from Ems, |
'" dA AGO, lie neglected to call upon the Duke OF
o''No"' AHu the iater sent for him, and even
% ''9n SAN o bad nothing to communicate This
Will .r'I'od great surprise
1HE Claws or THE FoI. 4
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