Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-07-19

| lnsulted. Your Majesty, draws the SWORD
and the country is with you, eager for the
occasion. You have waited too long, but
during the time you have raised to perfec
ton the military organization of France.
By your care France is prepared Her en-
thusiasm proves that, like your Majesty,
she will not tolerate wrong. Let our au-
gust Empress become again the depository
of imperial power. The great bodies of
State surround Her Majesty with absolute
devotion. The nation has faith in her
wisdom and energy. Let your Majesty re-
sumo with noble confidence the command
of the legions he led at Magenta and Sol
ferino. If peril has come, the hour of
triumph is near, and soon a gratifed coun-
/ try will decree to her children the honOrs
| of triumph. Soon Germany will be freed
| from the domination that has oppressed
her, and peace will be restored to Europe
through the glory of our army. Your
Majesty, who recently received proof of
the national good will, may then once more
devote yourself to reforms, the realization
of which is only retarded. Time only is
needed to conquer.
The Emperor warmly thanked the Pres
| ident and members of the Senate.
| PARIS, July II, 10 P. Assignments are
passing through the streets tonight on
| their way to the frontier. Great crowds
gathered on the sidewalks and wildly cheer
as they pass No opposition to the war is
manifested The press denounce the
speech of Theirs.
Italian Demonstration Against
France.
FLORENCE, July IA great popular
demonstration was made here to day
against France. Crowds collected in front
of the Foreign Office and German Embassy,
with shouts of 'sDown with France, sylvia
Italian Neutrality, 'sViva Prussia"
The French government has demanded
of Italy its immediate statement of policy
to be pursued by that government during
the war with Prussia.
PARIS, July IL, Evening.-Th Empress
arrived in Paris to-day frcm st. Cloud, and
received popular welcome of the most
enthusiastic character. Tho Emperor
leaves for the field Wednesday.
The loan of six months treasury bonds,
five hundred million francs, was taken up
in few hours. The Credit Financier and
the Bank of France made efforts to monop-
Ollie the entire amount.
Prussian Charge d'Affaires Gets
His Passport
Passports were sent to Count de Solenis
in charge Of the affairs of the Prussian
Legation, the moment news was received
that the Prussian troops had violated the
frontier
Two hundred and eighty thousand
French troops are ready to cross into Ger
many. The Zouaves from Africa are dis
embariing at Marseilles.
A council of Ministers, the Emperor pre-
siding, was held at st. Cloud to-day. The
Chambers will probably dissolve at the
end of the present week after voting the
budget.
Will the SkageraCk be Neutral-Is
Hanover LOyaIl
La PdtTie says news from Denmark and
the Duchies is excellent. The hatred
against Prussia is great. If their govern
ments hesitate to take part in the present
conflict the people will rise against them
In Hanover there is great agitation and
the Prussian general commanding that
province has asked for re -enforcements
The Prussian Government has given
stringent orders not to permit the circu-
lation of the French proclamation to the
German population. A great number of
the French circulars are being distributed
throughout Germany.
1t is stated that private subscriptions for
the French army are now opened all over
France, and that money and other gifts are
pouring in. The enthusiasm is overwhelm-
ing.
STUTTGART, via London July 1.-THE
army of Wurtemburg has been ordered to
take the field, and the Chambers have been
convoked.
Prince Royal of Prussia Takes the
Field.
LONDON, July 17.-Advices from Berlin
represent that Prince Royal Frederick VIII
liam takes command of the armies of the
States of South Germany.
The Feeling i'm Hungary.
A telegram from Pesth states that the
chiefs of different parties in Hungary had
met there and adopted resolutions of SYM
pathy with France, and declaring that
every victory of France would be a victory
for Hungary.
LONDON, July 1.-THE war enthusiasm
pay double taxes. The police are obliged
to protect the residence of Theirs and
Favre, who made speeches against the war;
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immense force.
France will Respect Belgic NeutrRI-
ity.
PARIS, July 17.-Duke DeGrammont,
Minister of Foreign Affairs, has informed
the English and Belgian ambassadors that
France will respect the neutrality of Bel
GUM, even stragetically.
LOcaIization of the War.
LONDON, July 1.-THE European gov
ernments are pressing both France and
Prussia for pledges for the locahzation OF
the war to their respective territories. The
English government has made formal
offer of mediation.
Prussian Report of the Invasion.
BERLIN, July 1.-THE Prussian army on
Saturday crossed the frontier at Sierck,
walled town of France, Department of No
zelle. After destroying the railway be-
tween Onville and Luxembourg they retired.
The French army of invasion is reported
to be 100000.
Bavaria is mobilizing her army, and will
support Prussia.
France Open for Apologies.
Duke DeGrammont, French Minister of
Foreign Affairs, demanded that the King
of Prussia should write an autographs let
ter to the Emperor Napoleon, apologizing
for his conduct in repulsing the French
Minister. The Imperial family dispatches
from South Germany, show that the feeling
is unanimously in favor of Prussia.
A Battle MOmentarily Expected.
BERLIN, July Is, 6 P. M-The advance
guard of the Prussian army is in France,
occupying village near Longivy, the iron
gate of France, a fortified town, depart
ment of Moselle, on the Belgian frontier.
thirty three miles N. N. W. of Metz. Its
citadel stands on steep rock. Longivy
| was taken by the Prussians in 1892 and
again by the allies in 1915. An encounter
between the Prussian and French troops is
momentsrily expected.
Denmark Neutral.
COPENHAGEN, July 1.-THE Danish gov
eminent announces its neutrality during
the pending hostilities between France and
| Prussia.
A Skirrnish ut ThiOnyiIIe.
LONDON, July 1S-9 A. M-French &C
counts report that an engagement occurred
near Thionville between the French and
| Prussians, in which the latter were repuls-
ed. The affair is said to have been Skin
mish. The Crown Prince of Prussia has
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