The Portland daily press., 1870-07-22
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NO CHANGE THE SITUATION.
The Posture of the Different Pow
ers being AScertained.
The Doctrine Of Inft,lIibiliiy Pro-
nauig0fed.
France.
NO ENGAGEMENT YER,

hoNDoN, culy N-Ihe dates from Paris up
TO noon to-day say that no news of any engage
ment had been received there there. France
has made some important concessions to Ger.
man merchantmen now in French ports, or
which may come hereafter, not knowing of the
declaration of war. These concessions will be
MADE pubic Imme0laJeIy.
PRONUNCIATION OF THE DOCTRINE OF INFALL1-
BILITY.
PARIS, July 2.-The dogma of the infalli-
bility of the Pope was proclaimed at Rome
Monday last. Its PRONUNCIATION was attended
with the most imposing ceremonies and receiy-
ed with great rejoicing. A public session of
the Ecumenical Council commenced at 9 a. m.
with the celebration of the mass. The fathers
arrived at the conclusion of the mass when
prayers were offered invoking the Holy Spirit
The fathers were called upon for their votes OF
the entire scheme of primacy and infallibility,
and it wastadOpted. Five hundred and thirty
voted pldcet and only two r,on-pldcet. In tiIfs
vote all legitimate opposition is ended. The
Pope then appeared and promulgated the new
articles of faith, and the ceremonies closed with
a TIE Deum, in which all the members of the
Council and spectators Joined with enthusiast
tic devotion.
REGULATIONS RESPECTING ALIENS AND VESSELS
WITH CARGoEs ON FRENCH ACCOUNT.
The Journal Official announces that people
Of States allied with Prussia now in France or
French colonies shall be permitted to remain
SO long as their conduct furnishes no cause for
complaint The admission from this date to
France of the subjects of Prussia or the allied
States will be subject to special mission Civ
en- only exceptionally. In regard to vessels of
commerce belonging to the enemy, the follow
ing rules will be observed to such as are now
in French ports or which may enter the said
ports in ignorance of war: A delay of thirty
days will be granted for their departure, and
safe conduct will be given them until their ar
| rival at their destination or at the ports to
which they belong. Vessels having shipped
cargoes for France on account of French par
ties before the declaration of war are not liable
to capture, and may safely discharge their car
Empire, after which they will receive safe con-
duct to the ports to which they belong.
CONTRIBUTIONS POURING IN.
| The subscriptions to the patriotic fund con-
| tinue to pour in. The attaches of the imperial
| household gave their salaries for one month.
| At the Coincide Franchise last night the lead
ing actress detained the Marseillaise creating
| tremendous excitement in the audience.
BoRUssIAN SOIL NOT INVADED.
cular denying that French soldiers have invad-
| ed Borussian soil ard declaring the falsehood
malicious creation of Prussian agents.
ITALY TO MAINTAIN A FRIENDLY ATTITUDE.
| The Francois says Italy promises to main
| tain friendly attitude toward France. The
| latter declines other aid unless Austria inter-
| feres.
|
| agents in Denmark and Spain. Russia. how
ever, seems inclined to favor the Germans.
| CHARGE OF DECEIT DENIED.
The Journal Official denies there is any truth
| in the charge of deceit made against M. Oll-
| vier in Prussian journals because ne stated
| that the King of Prussia insulted the French
| minister and then gave notice of the act to Eu.
rope 10 circular note M. Olivier was simply
| inaccurate in calling note what was actually
| telegram sent in hot haste to all foreign
/ courts.
MOVEMENTS OF THE EMPEROR
PARIS July 2-Evening. Emperor has
remained at st. Cloud all day. He will come
to Paris tomorrow to receive the Corps Legis-
| latif at the Tuiller:es. President Schenider
| will on that occasion make protestation of
| the devotion of the representatives and the
country for the dynasty and national cause.
REPORTS OF THE OPPOSITION.
La Liberte says that the Government has de-
| cided to dissolve the Corps Legislatif if the
| members should too strongly oppose the closing
| of the session. The same paper states that the
| Government has asked the Baden Cabinet
whether, ia the case of hostility. they Should
| permit the use of explosive bullets and notl-
fed them that if they should do SO France
would not hesitate to follow their example
The answer of the Baden Cabinet was that
they never intended " resort to such method
| of warfare.
| DECREASE OF THE METALLIC REVENUE.
The metallic revenue of the Bank of France
has decreased 100000 of francs during the
week ending last night. The bank, in order to
stop the diminution OF gold, has commenced to
pay the notes half in gold and half in silver.
Great Britain.
| THE FRENCH MINISTER.
LONDON, July 21.-The Times this morning
elOquently deplores the death of Provost Par
adOl, lauds his gifts, graces, energy, treasures
of knowledge and thought, his mastery of the
English thought and English institutions.
THE DECLARATION OF WAR;
The Daily Telegraph thinks that it discover!
in the recall of Minister Motley an intention
on the part OF the American government tt
NEEDLE in the European embroglio. The
!, North German government offers a reward Of
e3 sterling for the first notification of the dec
laration of war given to any German vessel al
sea, the money to the captain of the ship giving
such notification.
PRINCE NAPOLEON IN LONDON.
Prince Napoleon has arrived in London
There were absurd rumors that he was captur
ed while he was crossing the channel.
In the North German Parliament yesterday
: DR.. Simson read dispatch from America an
nOunciDg that the Germans of St Louis offer
red million dOllardS to aid the wounded ant
WIDOWS and orphans of the war.
FRENCH NAVAL OPERATIONS.
1t is reported that the French army on tn
: Prussian frontier will make Silsk their base Q
!, operations. A French gunboat is cruising Of
Eddystone light. French cruisers are report