The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1870-07-22
BY TELE & R A T. II.

PARIS, July l3.-1he corps LcgiElstif
declared war against Prussia at ten min.
utes before Two. Holland willrcman neu,
iral. The bclligerenis have engaged to
respcc, Tie neutrality of England.-
Troops are rapidly concentrating ut Ant
wcrp and osher points. Specie and bull.
ion in the National Bank at Antwerp
have been removed to n citadel, and tho
issue of paper money is announced.
L, il reported that the Emperor receiv.
ed dispatch from Queen Victoria this
afternoon. making u last appeal for peace,
aud similar ono was sent TO the King
of Prussia.
1t is said tha. proclamation. signed
by Napoleon, is prepared for distribution
throughout the German States, as soon as
the French troops cross ;he frontier. II
assures the people that France wars
against Prussia aud not against Germany
ana with no idea Of conquest.
The Emperor Of France and the
Prince Imperial will take the field in
person.
The French declaration of war is based
on the following causes: 1st. Insult offer
cd TO Bcuadotte aud its approval by the
Prussian 6 Government. 2ud. Refusal ofthe
King 10 compel withdrawal of leopard s
name as a candidate for the Spanish
throne. Sd. The fact that the Kiag per-
sisted in giving the French liberty to ac-
cept the crown.
Austria, England, Italy and Russia
protest against the war.
PARIS, July 15.-The Government
asks vote OF supplies, and call to arms
of all owing military service. The
Corps Legislatif has voted extreme dc.
mands, the Left voting in the negative
BERLIN, July 15.-Thc Reichsrath Of
tie North German Confederation met
yesterday. The prussian Diet is already
in session. The chiefs of all parties as.
sure the King Of their unqualified approx
al of his dignifed and energetic attitude.
A resolution was adopted according un.
limited credit for national defence.
HAGUE, July 15.-0rders are issued
for mobilization of the army.
| BERLIN, July 16.-The Government is
in receipt OF kilograms from all quarters
assuring it that no sacrifice is too great
for Prussia to make in this cause. En-.
tbusiasm is intense; volunteering extra
ordinary; every male Prussian is demand
ing arms Government advises state
that Bremen is good port OF refuge fol
Prussian ships.
LONDON. July l6.-Neutrality of Eng
land will be difficult and perhaps impos.
sible, and dishonorable, should Holland
and Belgium become involved.
| T. g, H.. E,.l.~1 I'LL
Prussia and that Austria will assis,
France, aud if so almost the entire Eu
ropean continent will become involved
in the bloody conflict.
j. b. Chaffe was last Thursday
nominated for Congress by the Republi
cans of Colorado.
! SALT LAKE, July 15.-In the U. S
District Court to-day, Agodbe VS.. Brig.
ham Young, Trustee of the Church O
Latter Day Saints, to recover Sl00, 900
with four years interest, the jury rem
dered verdict in favor of plaintiff
This is the first suit against Young, a,
Trustee, and others are pending.
Private dispatches from Washington
report that Admiral Porter recommended
the enlistment of $4,000 seamen anc
Immediately placing the navy on wa
footing. The President is being advised
to convene Congress at an early day t,
legislate accordingly.
PARIS, July l6.-Belgium has destroy
ed all the bridges on the French frontier
Russia and Prussia are reported in full
accord.
ROME, July 16.-Great excitment.
Liberal uprising is expected. An attacl
on the city is expected. No fighting ye
reported.
, PARIS, July 16.-Prussia is said to be il
full accord. An effort will be made t
localize the war between France and Prus
sia, Germany not being party to tn
question at issue.
j Italy and Denmark assure tho grea