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1SNATIONAL MEDICAL SOCIETY OF
w THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA "A meet
M 81 tie National Medical Society will b. held
WEDNESDAY EVENING. Feb. Is. 73D O'clock
al the residence of DIR. G. Adams Gray 1885 New
York avenue, corner 18Th st. A paper on = Com
paratiSe Frequency OF Diseases i'm the White and
ColoTcd Races will be read by Dr. Robert Rey-
burn. C. ADAMS GRAY ~ ID
feB n S.cro,.rx
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-16

A NUMBER OF THOSE BEAUTIFUL VILLAS,
town. The attention Of parties desiring to buy or
rent is called to these properties being among the
eligible in the District Terms to suit purcha-
sers or tenants. Apply to KILBOURNE 4 LATTA,
and THOMAS d. PLOWMAN.
isE-'m 9Th and ID streets
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-02-16

Six of those comfortable eight room HOUSES. con
tanning all the modern improvements, situated on
18th street east, and known as Philadelphia Row.
The properties have been thoroughly repaired, and
are fully as good as new. Apply to
THOMAS NJ. PL0WMAN,
JAZZ I'm 9Th and ID streets.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-07-27
A FRENCH OPINION OF BISMARCK.

The Courier deS Etdts UniS printed yester-
day the following extracts from Prussan speeches. let
ers and dispatches in order to prove the inconsistency
of the Germans in European affairs:
christian IX is the only legitimate Sovereign or the
Duches. SDeech Of Bismarck Ia the Chamber % Depu-
ties, December ~, 1868. . ,
christian TX never has had any rights on the throne
OF the Ducies."-tSpeech ~ bismarck an tie ChdD6T OF
Deputies, December H. 1868.
"The hereditary Prince Of Augusenburg Is the Prince
who has the best right to the succession OF the Duce
I Declaration Of the PruSStdn PIenpotenttdTy May 49,
1864. .
1.-THE Grand Duke Of Odenburg has probably the best
rights Circular Dispatch, July, 1864.
King Christian TX. has had il not the right OF sover
eighty least the right Of Dispatches to
Austria, Noe. and Dec, 1904. " ,
prussia has rights TO the Duches t1ghts founded
upon titles OF the sixteenth Dispatch Dec
Is, 1864 .
'Everythng in regard to the question Of the Duchies
will remain in obscurty until the sYndcs or the crown
have made their advice known. The Government will
not pronounce before it has heard the opinion OF the
syndics "-lSpeech " The htng w lie Parliament Jam,
lo65
"Prussia has rights Of sovereignty TO the Duchies -
Declaration Of tie PruSStdn PeHtpOtendTy at session
Of me Diet april G, 1865. .
.Chrstian TX was, before the Treaty OF Vienna, the
only legitimate sovereign OF the Duches Prussia and
Austria acquired to-day all their rights Ertrdct
from Summary Gf Tie Expenses Qt Var presented dy Tie
Chamber OF Dep utieS, May IS, 1861
The Courier says in comment:
"When the Cabinet of Berlin declares that in authorz
ing the Prince Of HOhenZOlern TO place upon his head
the Crown Charles w. it is not plot made in 1870 with
the Cabinet at Madrid plot similar TO that OF lo66 with
the Cabinet at Florence, can and will it be beleyedP
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-07-27
THE RIVAL GUNS.
THE PRUSsIAN NEEDLE-GUN AND THE
CHASSEPOT.

The short but memorable campaign of 1866,
with the decisive victories OF the Prussian army over
tho combined forces Of Austria and the troops OF
Southern Germany saxony, and Hanover not only took
the military world by surprise but created an intense
excitement in all quarters. AZ it became evident that
the uuexampled success Of Prussia mainly at
ributabe to the superior armament of her troops and
especiay to the wordrenowned weapon OF her in
fautry and OF part Of her cavalry, the needgin the
uuesness felt by the other European powers and their
anxious desire to introduce into their armies some kind
OF breeehloader which might enable them TO cope with
the Prussan arms, may be easily understood. As far
back as 1885, after the Prussian Government had
brought the invention OF Drey into practical in the
infantry regiments Of the Royal Guards, number Of
these needle-guns had been puroined, together with
ouanty of cartridges, by secret agents Of the French
Fmbassador at the Court of Berlin, during the outbreak
~ the revolution in that city These immediately
forwarded to Paris, and military commission soon after
convened 10 examine the composition OF the cartridges
and 10 try the and general efficiency Of the Prus
op weapon, At this trial. which took place In presence
NJ several superior officers Of the and OF the most
eminent arnorers In the service Of the Government,
oven French vanity reluctantly compelled to
acknowledge the vast superiority Of the newyinyened
m which was then the only breeclloade ia existence.
The ouesion why 1t not adopted for introduction
into the French army has been satisfactorily an
rered some allege that the composition OF the full
i,atc which Instrumental in eusng the ignition OF
the powder charge, and which secret OF
enc inventor Dreyse and the Prussian Government,
lid moi be clearly established; while others say
hat the French Government feared TO hurt the pride
~ The nation which would not admit OF the adoption OF
onvtbing already In practical use In foreign army
3ch chit sooler later become their antagonist on
The field Of battle. Something however had 10 De done
% !, US eyden that even the very best Misunderstanding
nnn no matter great It's range and accuracy must
t , - remain decidedly inferior To breech-oader as
Ssrds the rapdity Of Its fire and the and simple
aSe Of loading Great efforts were therefore made III
m ~ ~ rnnris of France toward the construction OF
nrseeh loading gun which might 10 considered eouAs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-07-27
FRENCH REPORTS.
NAPOLEON GONE TO TIE FRONT-AN ADDRESS
FROM THE EMPRESS TO THE SAILORS-COAL
EXEMPTED AS CoNTRABAND OF WAR.
PARIS. Tuesday. July 2G-EYening.

NAPOLEON GONE TO TIE FRONT-AN ADDRESS
FROM THE EMPRESS TO THE SAILORS-COAL
EXEMPTED AS CoNTRABAND OF WAR.
PARIS, Tuesday, July 2G-Evening
II is announced that the Emperor leaves tonight
for the frontier.
The Empress when at Cherbourg, read to the sail
ors of the feet an address from the Emperor which
saws: Though not among you, my thoughts follow
YOU to those seas where your v0r win be displayed
The French Navy has a glorious history. You will
be worthy of its past. When i'll front OF the enemy
remember that France is with you, and calls the pro-
lection of Heaven upon your arms While You tight
on the sea- your brethren fight on the land for the
same cause Go and show with pride the national
standard When they see it the enemy will know 1T
enfolds the honor and genius of France" After the
delivery Of the above address the Empress was over
come with emotion.
A PRUSSIAN REPULsE-FRENCH GUNBOATS TRANS
PORTED BY RAIL-THE QUESTION OF We
RACITY BETWEEN BISMARCK AND DE GRA-
MONT ,o-,
The Journal Ofciel of this morning says that Mar
shall LIE Boeuf late last night, telegraphed the En-
peror that Cen Benis had repealed reconnaissance
of the enemy the town of Niederbronn, 70 miles
northwest of StrasbOurg. One officer Ia Bavarlan)
wa, skilled, and two made prisoners. The fgdro IN
its account of this affair." insists that the officer who
was killed was an Englishman.
Another cavalry skirmish is reported near Metz,
and it is claimed that the Russians were beaten and
lost three officers.
French gunboats, TO operate on the Rhine ana the
rivers in Prussia are being transported from Mar
settles in sections overland.
The Journal Ofciel to-day publishes dispatch
from the Duke de Gramont addressed to the diplo-
matte representatives of France rfutng statements
made by Baron Won Werther, that no mention had
been made of the candidature OF Prince Leopold
preyious to the late offer of Gen. Prim. The Duke
de GramOnt appends letter from Count Benedett
dated March 81 1863, stating that he had been as
sured by the Cabinet of Berlin that there was moth
ing serious in the report that il possible that an
offer Of the throne of Spain might be made to q
HOhenZOleTn.
The Paris press complains of the extreme rgoI
with which Frenchmen in Germany are treated
while Germans in France are i'll no way molested OF
restricted
La Libertf reports that the Empress has said that
the only end the war can have is victory for France
A council of Ministers was held at st. Cloud
to-day, the Emperor presiding.
Persons residing under the walls of Paris have
been ordered TO quit their houses space is required
for the play Of artillery.
The epyirons of Cologne have been cleared of theil
inhabitants and buildings and trees VIII be leveled
in preparation for a siege. The French GovernmeL1
exempts coal from the list of articles contraband OF
war A further advance in the rate Of the Bank OF
France is expected soon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-07-27

THE EXCITEMENT NCREAsING-TONE OF TIE
PRESS MISUNDERSTANDING IN PARIIA-
MENT-CONTRADICTORY STATEMENTS CON-
CERNING THE AUTHOR OF THE TREATY.
LONDON Tuesday. July &c, 1870.
The excitement occasoned by the publica-
ton of the secret treaty between France and
Prussia is increasi ng as the evidence becomes
more clear that the document is genuine. Nearly all
the journals of London have editorials this morning
on the subject, and they are all similar in tone
France must explain this offensive treaty" are the
words of The Times and burden of the London press
There is no question but that the press-7he
Times particularly-ls seeking to make this treaty
pretext for the intervention of England in favor Of
Prussia. The attitude of Ireland is also commented
upon. After giving the details of the many meetings
recently held in Ireland and the strong resolutions of
sympathy for France which have been adopted, The
Times asserts that the sympathy is altogether due to
Catholicism and consequent hatred of German
Professionalism.
Earl Granville, in the House of Lords, tonight
again referred to the draft of the secret treaty
alleged to have been proposed by France to Prussia.
He said he had an interview, this afternoon, with
the French ambassador, when the latter told him
that the treaty originated with the Count Won Bis
marck; that it never had serious basis; and that
it was rejected by both parties. The ambassador
also protested that France was very DESTROYS of
maintaining peace with Belgium, England, and
Holland.
Mr.. Gladstone informed the House of Commons
that advces from Berlin, settling the authenticity of
Tie TimeS8 information regarding the alleged treaty,
were hourly expected. The British Minister at
Berlin had telegraphed that the dispatch containing
the original propositions Of Napoleon embodied in
the treaty existed in Count Benedetti's own hand
writing.
Mr.. Otway, Under Foreign Secretary, declined
when asked to make any communication or express
any opinion the proposal made by Napoleon to
annex Belgium.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-07-27


ENGLAND COUNSELED TO PREPARE foh
WAR.
LONDON, Tuesday July %, 1870
The Monitem du SOir of Paris notices editorlaliy
the treaty proposed in 1866 and says it never had the
adhesion of the Emperor. The MoniteW adds that
such project did exist, but it was proposed by
Prussia, and not by France
The Pal Mall Gazette, now that the real designs OF
the French Emperor are revealed, cOunsels England
to make every preparation for war.
The MoRitear du SOir says it learns from good
source that Prince Leopold Of Hohenzollem and his
father are in bad odor at Berlin on account OF their
remuneration of the Spanish throne. 1t adds that
Count Bismarck had reproached them for their pre-
cipitate action which enabled Spain to keep clear OF
the quarrel, and permits France TO place more
troops on the Rhine, as there is 10 need to watch
Spain.
The Provincial Correspondence says the rapid and
vast preparations for exingush all feelings OF
inquietude caused by the boosted readiness OF the
French to take the initiative and will 1t is hoped,
save PrIssan soil from the calanities of war.
The Globe to-day, speaking of the projected secret
treaty says as it embodes propositions made at the
close of the war of 1866 its publication at the present
moment is consequently unfair and mischievous.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-07-27
DEFENSIVE WORKS OF GERMANY.

PROBABLE FRENCH LINE OF OPERATIONS AS
LAID DOWN BY A NEWSPAPER sTRATEGi5r
II is interesting, says The Paris Libert@, July
&c. to examine the lines Of defense and tho strategic
points of Prussia At present the North German Con-
federation has nine fortified places OF the first class:
On the Rhine-Mayence, Coblentz, Cologne.
On the Elbe-Kpn gstein, Magdebourg.
On the Oder-Stettn.
On the Wartha-Posen
Near the mouth OF the Misunderstanding.
On the Pregel-kGngSburg.
All these places Prussan territory except May
ence in Hesse and KGngstein, in Saxony 1t was de-
cded latery that the lines Of all these fortresses OF the
first class would be modified but in commencing the en-
gneers limited themselves to constructing exterior
works, without touching the existing At Mayence,
Cologne and MagdebOurg these works are IN progress
on the Sarre-sarreIouis.
On the Rhine-Wesel
On the Weser-Minden.
On the GeTa-Erfurt.
On the Ebe-TOrgau.
On the Spree-Spandau.
On the Oder-GlOyau.
On the Neisse-Giatz, Neisse.
on the Balticsonderbourg, Duppel Kiel, Frederick
stadt, stralsund Goldberg
under consideration to construct two extensive bridge
defcnses at Hamm and the other at DnsDufg near
Among the port defcnses those OF Kel and Of the Jahde
at Heppens occupy the first rank Large forts secured
by enormous iron revolving eupoas, are DelhB pl"ced
The fortified places of the third class
On the Overwhelming.
On the Oder-KOsel, kustrin.
On the Nistula-GraudcnZ.
On the BaluC-Swinemunde, Pillau.
We must also fortified places the defenses on
Dresden the bridges OF Marlenburg and Drschau the
mouths Wcser and Elbe, and the fort OF Mcneil
In glancing at the map OF Germany II Will De seen it
TO Germany the most convenient line OF operations
for us consists in entering between SrasDOurg and Basic
Switzerland for there no fortified places nor pro-
tected bridges there then to besege the fortihcat0n OF
Radstadt by division, and march on Berlin by Frank
fort, Casse, and Leipzig. BY this means, we turn the
defenses on tie sarIe the Rhine ana inc "eser AS 70
the Ebe the support OF our fleet guarantees Us passage
near its mouth.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-07-27
THE WAR FEELING IN THIS CITY.
AT THE FIFTH AVENUE HOTEL.

The vestibule, bar-room, and reading-room
OF the Fifth Avenue Hotel crowded more than or
dnary last night War In Europe and the enterprise OF
The TRIBUNE in publishing by special kilograms, fun
and authentic details Of the movements In field and
forum In relation IT, the chief topics OF oonversa
ton. Frenchmen and Germans were not slow III con,
Teasing that the American people earlier informed OF
the movements OF the respective armies than their
friends In France Faherand, and some OF them ins
mated that the special cable dispatches To The TkBUhh
were sent back in abbreviated form 10 the EurOpea.
Journals. An enthusiastic sympathzer with France "a "a
davs the French would he I'm Berlin" lie was nnedl-
ately taken" by a well-known broker the s'aAo"o
was appointed, and the check drawn
FENIAN MOVEMENTS
Gen, Denis F. Burke aud stan Of the 10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-07-27
ENGLISH REPORTS.
ACTIVITY OF THE FRENCH CRUIsERs-THE PRUs-
SIAN HEADQUARTERS.

ACTIVITY OF THE FRENCH CRUlsERs-TIlE PRUs-
SIAN HEADQUARTERS.
LONDON. Tuesday, July &C. 1870.
Nine French steamers, under full steam, passed
never to the eastward late yesterday afternoon
great crowd of spectators assembled on the bluffs to
witness the scene Several French cruisers are also
reported off Wick, Scotland
II is stated here to-day that Frankfort-on-the-
Main has been designated as the Prussian headquar-
ters. The news received from Berlin, however, Is
very meager, owing to the prudence Of the German
autLorities who are closely watching the telegraph
lines. . nj,
strategist writes to the evening edition OF me
Times to-day, endeayorng to show that the Emperor
Napoleon will most probably try to force Ills way
into the old Kingdom of Hanover
There is unusual activity in all the docEyafds Oh
England to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-07-27
LONG ISLAND CAMP MEETINGS.

The camp meeting ground at Merriek is put
- ,or the services which VIII be commenced
.ns,,.t Fifty tents up aud ready to let and $50
20 ara ~ me erected Thirty families have arrived
ore selecting quarters. Acolored cammeeting is in
sesson at Jaggar's Woods near Ryerhead aud both IN
sesso @ md religious fervor II success. uunber
Ymen supply those present with plenty OF preach
inv and ex horting.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-07-27

required for the loading and for the discharge Of the gum
which remains I'm position with the butt end pressed
against the right arm-pit. long the soldier can
maintain il Thus more than 100 shots might be fired
before the position of the gun need in any way be
changed. Tie elongated proiectile only weighs LEA Of
pound, that soldier can carry 100 cartridges or
more into every engagement, without being in the least
ncOnyenienced In the month of June OF the present
year. further improvement Is said to have been realized
nv Mr. Mcyhoefer, who pretends that he can dispense
with the india rubber knob hitherto used by Chassepo
i'm consequence OF the invention Of an entirely new
cartridge by the use OF which all danger OF the interior
of the gun getting soed and unfit tOF is obyiated
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-07-27
nn Monday afternoon che attentlon of the

On Monday afternoon the attention OF the
police called To the fact that there had been ais
tnrbance at house CONTEST, Orange, NJ j. anu ON
going TO the place they found Mrs Payton In bed ana
the becothing saturated with blood The moor OF .o
hall and bed room were aso bloody, showing lh AZ.
struggle had taken place there. The hnsoahu wss o
once arrested and Il ascertinea ,hat s ~, a.
wounds viii probably prove fatal hc Is held ~ Avail INC
rvault,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-07-27

French and Italian Governments, in which the first
steps taken for the solution of the question OF the
occupation of Rome. The Libgt6 promises that the
documents will create a sensation. They show that
the Italian Government has not even asked for the
withdrawal of the French troops, but France has
taken the initiative to that end.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-07-27
TIE NEUTRAL POWERS.

DENMARK TO REMAIN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF
AN ITALIAN MINISTER.
PARIS Tuesday, July &C. 1870
The Government of Denmark has issued procla-
nation of neutrality in the war between Prussia and
France Sailors and pilots, subjects of Denmark, are
warned against rendering assistance to the belger-
ents.
Minister Venosia has assured the Italian House OF
Deputies that Italy will not yield to any pressure
from France.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-07-27
THE EVACUATION OF ROME.

TuE MOVEMENT CONSIDERED CERTAIN = THE
WITHDRAWAL OF THE TROOPS NOT AshED
FOR by THE ITALIAN GOVERNMENT
PARIS. Tuesday, July &C. 1870
The early evacuation of Rome by the french
troops is almost certain ,,,u
La Libert6 announces that the journal oD'o'e' wiz
publsh tomorrow correspondence Detweeh 'H'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-07-27

so a numerous fotilla with batteries and gunboats
to operate on the coasts and rivers.
The expeditonary corps of the Baltic will comprise
two African divisions including two regiments of
Zouaves and Spahis and two Of Chasseurs d'Afrique
G. w,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-07-27
THE cHERBoURG NAVAL EXPEDITION.

CoAsT-A LOST CHANCE FOR ATTACKING
CHERBOURG.
lBY TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNE.l
LONDON Tuesday, July &c, 1s7O-Midnight.
Advices from the SPECIAL correspondent of The
TRIBUNE at Cherbourr, state that the squadron is
completely formed. 1t is under the command of
Vice-Admiral and two Rear-Admirals: the chief In
command being Vice-Admiral Count Bouet VILLAIN
mez, whose flagship is the iron-clad Surveillance
Commandant Grivel. The first division Is under
order of Rear-Admiral Pcthouan, whose flagship
is the iron-clad frigate La Sayoie, Commandant
Perigot This division comprises the iron-clad
frigate Guienne, Commandant Du Quillo; the iron
clad fIigate Ocean, COmmandant Descheney the
iron-clad guard-ship Rochambeau, Commandment
BOuie; and the iron-clad ram Taureau, Commandment
DupeGT6 The second division is commanded by
Rear Admiral Dieudonn6 1t comprises the iron
clad frigates Gaulois, Commandant De Jouqmeres,
and Flaudre, Commandant Duval; the iron-clad
coryettes Thets, Commandant Series, and Jeanne
DArc, Commandment Reboust. Fhe ROcham-
beau above mentioned is the Dunderberg,
bought in the United States. The thickness
of her plates is inches, that of all the other ships
inches The Rochambeau's armament Is - guns OF
81 and 1O inches bore throwing solid shot weighing
40 pounds a distance of 1900 feet.
The fleet is thoroughly equipped in all respects,
but trained seamen are wanting. The first division
was to sail on Saturday evening, the second prob
ably OIL Tuesday.
NOTE.-lhe first division doubtless was the same
which passed Dover Oh the 9th
The transports would follow last, embarking the
corps of marines now forming at Cherbourg. Cen
DE NasSolgne arrived this morning to inspect this
corps; Gen. Reboul goes in command of it. The
corps numbers s.OOO and is intended to land on
the Schleswig coast to join Gen. BourbakPs 10000
men. The squadron is TO blockade the Prussian
coast. The troops expected to operate from
Denmark.
The defenses of Cherbourg have been strengthened
within few days; but had Prussian fleet attacked
the place last week il might have entered through
the Western pass, burnt the arsenal and the town.
and retired through the Eastern pass without re-
ceiving a shot Detachments of infantry and ma
Iines continually arriving. The transport fleet
is composed of large sailmg-vesses with auxiliary
screws and will be commanded by Vce-Admiral La
RoncieTe lie Noury. With the transports there will
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-07-27

2. The Prussian needle-gun
IS the only breech-lOadcT
which has the external OBJ
turation, by which IL Is pro
tected against all "crdche.
meHr as well as against all
other INSTRUCTIONS to the
free movement OF its closing
mechanism.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-07-27

3. The gun can be taken as
under by any soldier with
out the necessity OF using
special tools for that pur-
pose; its cleaning is very
easy, and repairs, while sell
dom necessary, require but
little time and skill.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-07-27
TIE SECRET TREATY.

THE EXCITEMENT NCREAsING-TONE OF TIE
PRESS wARLKE-PROCEEDINGS IN PARIIA-
MENT-CONTRADICTORY STATEMENTS con-
CERNING THE AUTHOR OF THE TREATY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-07-27
THE PRESS ON THE SITUATION.

THE FRENCH PAPERS ON THE SECRET TREATY
ENGLAND COUNSELED TO PREPARE FOR