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| AN fc.INf W 'bH"i WI"
trsdcts the report that the French troops have been
recalled from Rome and denies that there is any in
tention 10 recall them. The Governments Of Hol-
land and Italy will maintain an absolute neutrality
ss between France and Prussia.
The report that the bridges on the Belgium from
| tier have been DESTROYED is coutrsdic,ed.
FRANCE wos'r roucu nELoiun.
The Roniteur (semi. onncaD says England Ia much
concerned for the welfare Of Belgium. France do
sirss that the neutrality OF Belgium be main tainod,
but will require that Prussia be held to an equal 70.
| sponsiby. The Ecnitepr thinks that after all Eng.
land is more Uneasy regarding the attitude Of Prus-
pis than of France in regard to Belgian neutrality.
The same power holds friendly toward Spain
1t insinustos that France would be willing 10 sup
port the thcr OF the King Of Spain for the Spanish
throne.
ANOTHER MARSHAL
on, M-Gen. Changsrnier will be appointed
to the command Of the French reserves and will be
named Marshal Of France
SOMETHING NAPOLEON HAD FORGOTTEN.
1ro r. MA Secretary Of Embassy will start to-
night for Rcrip, 10 deliver to tie Prus-isn Govern
ment an Official copy OF the French declaration Of
war.
The HoDitevr opens list for national subscrip-
ton to provide fund to aid the government in
prosecuting tho war All the Paris journals send
numerous special correspondents TO all tie points
where military operations are liz ely to be ofinterest
Last night, by order Of ;ho rrussian authorities,
railway and telegraplic communication between
France and Prussia wa4 destroyed.
business.
Three p M-E0pinios Nd'ion1le Prince Napo.
Icons organ) says:
We leorn ftom good authority t,at italy has ten.
dered to France, at the latter's option, either her
friendly neutrality or Unconditional aii."
1t adds tha, Prussia has offered province to Aus
tria in exchange tor an alliance.
ruE rRUssiASs IN FRANCE, AND At WORK.
-Four r. Mast night NJ. Rouler announced
to the Senate that the Duke Of Gramout had In
formed lin OF the invasion OF French territory bv
the Prussans. force OF the enemy had advanced
as FAR as sierck in the Province of Mosele, for the
purpose Of destroying the railroad that point but
retired precpitately.
There Is great activity In the fortrcsses OF Rastadt
The soldiers OF Baden, commanded By Prussan
oricors, man the ramparts and parapets. From this
morning. all communication BY the new bridges,
between the right aud len banks OF the Rhine. is
interdictci.
DemonstTations o. the most enthusiastic character
continue to be made in favor OF the war AGAINST
Prussia. Everywhere the bOuievards and streets
are crowded with people Wild with excitement.
NICE TRXScH STORY.
ment that Prussian troops have entered France
Te'egrams tho subject are contradictory, the
latest reports being that no force OF PrusslIns is
known TO have crosse the Rhine.
A Dc, rec is published this morniny, calling upon
the members OF the Gdrds Ndtlonds aud Gdrde No.
t's ofue first three corIs of the army report im.
medatei at the chief town OF their departnentsin
readiness for active service.
THE FRENCH SENATE TO THE EMPEROR.
Sir r. M-Aner the session yesterday the Senate
proceeded in q body TO ST. Cloud, where they were
received by the Emperor and Empress.
N. Rouher. President said the Ser ate thanked
the Emperor for the pefn1ssion of expressing 10
the throne It's patriotic -entiueut', a monarchical
sno, eomeina''op' Injurious injurious to the prestige and
favored by Prussia. On our represenia'ious
Prince Leopold renouneet the ,,rone
then renounced oandd1ture so vounding TO US
Ntiout doubt immediate danger avoided, but
our legitimate complaint remains Was II not evi.
dent that foreign power, TO prejudice our honor
and interests, wished TO disturb the ba ance OF
power in Europe' Had We not the right to demand
Of tbat power guarantees against possible recur.
renee OF such an attempt
This is reused ana the dignity OF France insulted.
Your Majesty draws the sword and the country Ia
with you eager for and proud Of the occasion. You
have waited long but during this time you tsve
raised to perfection the military oreanization OF
France BY your care France is prepared iIer en-.
thusiasm proves that, ike your Majesty she will
not tolerate wrong. Let our august Empress be.
come again the depositary Of tie imperif mower
The great bodies OF the state surround Her Majesty
with their absolute devotion The nation has aith in
her wisdom and energy. Let your Majesty resume
with noble confidence the command OF the lcgons
he lea ut Magenta aud solieriIo II Peril has
country will decree TO her children the honors of
trinmpl soon Germany win be freed from
and peace will be restored to Europe through tho
glory Of our arms. Your Majesty, who so recently
once more devote yourself 10 reforms, the realza
ton Of which Is only retarded. Time only is need
ed to conquer.
The Emperor warmly thanked the President and
members OF the Senate.
SURE ruIso rux PRussIAss ARE IN FRANCE
Seren p A-The Empress arrived in Paris to-day
from st. Cloud, and received a popular welcome Of
the most enthusiastic character. Tie Emperor will |
leave for the field on Wednesday.
A loan OF six months Treasury bonds, to the
amount ofive hundred millions of francs vas taken
up in few hours the Credit Foncier and the Bank
OF France made efforts TO monopolizs the entire |
amount.
Passports were sent to the Count de solms, In |
charge Of tile affairs OF the Prussan legation the
moment news was received that Prussan troops had |
violated the frontier.
II is announced that 10000 French troops are
ready TO cross into Germany. The Zouaves from
Africa are disembarking at Marseilles.
ON TO rHE RHINE.
IW r. M,-Negmente OF cavalry and Infantry
are passing through the streets tonight on their
way to the frontier. Great crowds are gathered on
The sidewalks, and wildly cheer the soldiers as they
pass. At all the gardens and places ofpublc resort
patriotic demonstrations are made. The excitement
is intense. No opposition TO the war is manifested,
and the press denounce the speech OF NJ. Theirs in
The Corps Legislatif
ESLARGISd THE FRENCH ARMY.
Ten p. A-The Journal du S Or publishes the
oll wing Official reports
DEGREES have been issued creating fourth lat.
allon for each regiment of infantry, and a sixth
'quadron for regiments OF cavalry. Gen. Auemarre,
Who commanded the National Guard at Paris, has
cen sppolnted commandments OF the Imperial
Guard |
lhe regiments In the borracks at the Ec0le Mill.
'1irrs nave received orders TO march on Monday.
. lNo m'hltly posts IN Paris made vacant by the
rp''tuIe OF tie troops Of the line have been &C
.UWtl b' ne lmrolial Guard. All the troops in
iron M the central department OF France nave
.'.'tu n,itIs % d,p-r, Tor the frontier
cotucH Of Ministers the EmDer presiding
vas LG' az ST Cloud to-day. The Chanlbers viii |
os sobtoy dissolve at the end Of tho present VeeA
''ier YotiuS the budget
MORE FRENCH RUNoR.
, ~ Fdtre says the news rom Denmark and the |