The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-07-25
THE EUROPEAN WAR,
A Sharp Skirmish in France, and
Two Pussians Killed.
THE PRUSSIANS ATTACKING
Queen Augusta's Farewell to her
People on the Rhine.
ITALY AND RUSSIA NEUTRAL.
Ireland Again Crying for French
Invasion.
rlE PRUSSIiyS BLOW UP A BRIDGE

The fo,io,ciag are The latest dispatches re.
rorcd IN TIE Sun office do,on 10 3 o'clock this
uorniag Later despdtclts, If any, piN be
printed IN postscript.
B,ood-hcd at Ln-t-Two Prussisns and Sew
erai Frcuchmcn Killed During n Recon-
poisrancc.
LoNpoS, July -Mdni9ht-Dcspatches received
here both from Forbach and Coblcnz say that a
Prussan force on Saturday crossed the Rhine, be-
tween saarlouis and Forbach, for the purpose Of
nsking a reconnaissance in the direction Of Metz
md ST. hyond.
soon aner crossing the river they met French
,upost, near tile small village OF Carlng, some
seven lies north Of ST. Avond A sharp skirmsh
eusued The French ohasseurs cl arged the Prus-
SLAMS ard the latter retired, leaving two men upon
the Geld A despatch from Cobenz says that 1t is
believed that ten or twelve Frenehmcn were killed.
The French dispatches do not mention the loss on
hther side.
This bold move Of the Prussians has beeu fol.
which it i. said vps entirely successful
1t is confidently stated that the Prussians are
Strengthening Collentz only with the intention OF
making Il tase Of operations, AMI they intend to
throw force down the line of the saar and carry
an Offensive war into France
Tue French Observation-Disclosures mud Russia
RtghE-ThR Ea
well TO Her People on tie Rhine-Nn-
poieOn's Proclamation to the French
People Denmark Wants Free Fight.
PAnls July 24.-The official journal OF Austria
SAYS Il at the Government. having exhausted all
means Of modifying Napoleon and preventing war,
has resolved to observe strict neutrality, but at
The same time keeps up careful watch for chances
~ a.ptaceiul settlement. Russia announces her
ietermina,ion to use all means Of limiting the
seatre Of war, and abridgng its duration.
! aUBrs suorsrA's rAnrwnLr TO nBrSu.
The Queen Of Prussia on, leaving the Rhine pro-
vinces fer fcrlia, issued farewell address to the
inhatitgr,s She soys she has lived twenty yesrs
among Il m ard las experienced nothing but their
ittachne and devotion for the King h. c. ildren,
Hd loTsCl'. sle would willingly stay, but sacred
iuties call her elsewhere Tie enthusiasm Of Ger.
many is the voice Of God. Her suferings In the
past, and the blessings which have followed them
or halt century warrant continued trust In Him
0r time and eternity.
SAPoLEoN's PRocI ANATIoS.
The Journal Qgciei this morning publishes the
following proclamation nom the Emperor to tLO
people Of France
FRENonnES There are. in The life of q people,
solemn moments when the national honor Nio.ently
excited, presses Itself iresisti by rises above all
other Interests md applies itself with The single
pose OF directing the dcstnies OF the nation. One
Prussia whom have gwen evidence during
tnd since e war of 1865 OF the most concliatory
deposition, has led our goodwin Of no account
and has returned our ioTbearance by entertainments
SIC has aroused distrust in all quarters necessitat
Ing eH gCe ated ornaments, and has made Of Europe
tCamp, where reign disquiet and fear OF the NOR
sgw. A Gnal incident has disclosed the instability
OF the International understanding, and shown the
Trayity OF the situation In the presence OF her new
pretens, ons, Prussia was made TO understand our
Claims. They were evaded, and followed with con
lomptuvus treatment Our country manifested pro-
Iound displeasure at this action, and quickly war
There aims for US nothing but 10 confde our
testines to the chance OF arms. We do not make
var upon Germany, whose Independence We re-
tpeet We pledge ourselves that the people com
posing the great Germanic nationality shall dispose
heely of their destinies. As for Us, we demand the
ecurity and assuring the future We wish to con.
luer durable peace, based on the true interests OF
ne people and to ASST in abolshing that precarou.
condition of things where AL nations are forced to
employ their In armi ng against each other
The glorious hlg Of France, which We once more
which has horne over Europe the cvilizing ideas Of
our greet revolution, II represents the same prin-
eiples; it w inspire the same devotion French.
men 20 TO place myself at tho head of that valiant
army witch Is animated by love OF country and de-
NOton to duty. That army knows its worth, for II
has victory follow its footsteps in the four
quarters OF the globe. tgke with me my son.
Despite his tender years, he knows the duties his
name imposes upOn him, and he IL proud to bear
lis part In the dangers OF those who fight for our
eouhtry May God bless our ehdnts. great peo-
NAPOLEON,
Dg:MARK BENT on WAR.
Tie amy Of South Germany has been ordered
north, and tie Prussian army goes south. Den
mark has decided on war She will wait until the
French n,ct enters the Baltic, Hungary Is also for
France ihc Emperor's reclamation 70 the people
has made profound impression.
Tue 'LitdH says that the Government is In re-
eeipt o. In Torant news from Copenhagen, relative
10 the neutrality Of Denmark, Thsnews is contra.
~ to Il recent reports on the subject. Couriers
have been 'ent to Denmark to advise the Cabinet
70 take s,oIs unl the arrival IN those waters OF
tie French feet
TIP GREAT AMERICAN DANCER AGAIN,
The count dc Euzenberg, the Minister Of Spain in
Paris, Las requested Mr.. Wasaburne, by order o