Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-07-19
THE WAR IN EUROPE.
Intense Excitement,

STA, and everything seems to indicate that hos.
tilities willcommence at once. From the tel
egraphic summary of the Baltimore Gazette
ofsaturday, we extract the following
The news from Europe the early part of the
day on yesterday continued to be of the most
exciting character. An angry interview was
reported to have taken place between tho
Emperor and Olivier on account of the
known disposition of the latter to peace, the
former violently denouncing Ollivier's efforts
in that direction. Distrust and anxiety pre-
vailed at all the great Exchanges, and stocks
fell heavily.
The movement of troops in France was
incessant, and Eastern France was spoken of
as being alive with soldiers. All the naval
stations presented a scene of similar activity,
and on large scale.
The Emperor of France held council with
his Cabinet at ST. Cloud on Wednesday to a
late hour.
1t was reported that the French Minister,
on peremptorily demanding his intentions
from the King of Prussia, had been summarily
dismissed. Military preparations were being
actively made in Prussia.
The Corps Legislatif formally declared war
against Prussia yesterday afternoon. Holland
is to be respected by both Powers, though
that kingdom. is arming, has put her bullion
in place of safety and decreed the issue of
paper money.
Crowds of students and others paraded the
streets of Paris with shouts of stVive war"
"Down with Prussia" At the Prussian En-.
bassy they shouted insultingly. Austria still
professed neutrality.
The official journal announced that in con-
sequence of the insult to the French Minister
"France accepts the war which Prussia offers"
A telegram direct from Paris gives the STIR
ring intelligence that the declaration of war
had been announced in the Corps Legislatif.
The strenuous efforts of the Great Powers
of Europe for peace have proved, it will be
seen, Intellectual.
1t is said in London that Prussia manifested
applicability during the efforts of the Euro
pean Powers to make peace. Business was at
a stand still in that city and there was much
excitement everywhere.
A proclamation will be distributed through
out the German States as soon as the French
troops shall have crossed the frontier, explain
ing to the people the intentions Of the EN-
peror.
1t is reported from Madrid that General
Prim is to be superseded.
take command of his army in person.
Yesterdays Gazette gives the following adj
ditional condensed nows -
The London Times thinks that the real OBJ
jects of the war on the part of Prussia, and in
which she has the sympathies of mankind, are
the recovery of Alsace and Lorraine. 1t also
hints that in case of Prussia's losing strength
1 i al.ll l.,
Breadstuffs in Liverpool are rapidly advanc.
ing, and much excitement prevailed in the
markets.
The Emperor, accompanied by the Prince
Imperial, was to leave at once for the seat of
war. He, it is reported, will command the
army in person.
The military students of st. Cyr had been
ordered to join the army. Steamers had been
despatched to bring home the troops from AL
geria. Great manifestations continued to be
made in the streets, on the boulvards and in
the various pleasure gardens of Paris.
The French troops have not been recalled
from Rome, as was reported.
1t is concluded, from the style of the prepa-
rations, that simultaneous attack, both by
army and navy, will be made by France.
A loan of 100000 of francs Treasury
bonds was taken up in Paris in few hours.
A rumor reached Paris yesterday of a very
serious battle having occurred. 1t could be
traced to no reliable source.
Contradictory reports of an invasion of
France by Prussian troops were circulating in
Paris yesterday.
Communication by the new bridges between
the right and left banks of the Rhine had been
interdicted.
Great enthusiasm is shown throughout Ger
many, and all the people of every party were
testifying their readiness to contribute to the
defence and support of the Fatherland by
every variety of means. Columns of Prusian
troops were moving in the direction of the
Rhine and of the north coast.
Spain will keep clear of any complications
with the impending struggle.
The ex- Minister of France is to leave Wash
ington day for that country.
The Prussian Minister has telegraphed in
structions to German vessels at various distant
points.