The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-07-18
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LONDON, July 16.-A dispatch from
Berlin says the South German Statel
are responding to Prussia's notice of &
declaration Of war, and are enthusiasts
in support of the fatherland. Politica
differences have been obliterated ytht
aggressions Of France. Columns o
Prussian troops are moving in thu
direction Of the Rhine and northern
coast.
PARIS, July IA. M.-There is Q
rumor that an engagement had taker
place near Forbach, resulting in los
to the Prussians OF three thousand
killed. The loss of the French is placed
at two thousand. As yet the report Is
traced to no reliable source
The Emperor will issue a manifesto
! 70 the States of South Germany assur
ing them of the good will of France
The war feeling has taken entire con
troll of the people Yesterday Duke
Grammont, after leaving the Senate
Chamber was grceteed by the crowds
upon the streets with cheers AMI plau
dts, amounting toan ovation
Accounts from the provinces yester
di,y s'ste that the anti-Prussian demon.
stration WAS participated in by all ages
and cl,,. e. with the greatest enlhusl
asm ..a ..
A second dispatch conlrasiict- ti,e
report that the French troops have been
recalled from Rome, and denies any in
tention to recall them.
The governments OF Holland and
Italy will remain absolutely neutral a.
between France and Prussia.
The report that the bridges on the
Belgium frontier had been DESTROYED is
contradicted
The Moniteur says England is much
concerned for the welfare Of Belgium.
France desires that the neutrality oil
Belgium be maintained but will require
that Prussia be held to equal response
bility. The Moniteur thinks, after all,
that England is more uneasy regarding
the attitude Of Prussia than Of France
in regard to Belgium neutrality. %Fhe
same journal uses friendly language to,
wards Spain 1t intimates that France
will be willing to support the father OF
the King of Portugal for the Spanish
throne
4 secretary ofthe Embassy will sta rt
tonight for Berlin to deliver to the
Prussian Government an official copy
of the French declaration Of war
The Moniteur opens a li-t for II ma
tional subscription to provide for fund
to aid the Government in prosecuting
the war.
All the Pari. journals will send nu-
merous special correspondents to the
points where military operation. are
likely to be of interest
Last night, by order OF the Prussian
authorities, railway and telegraphic COM
munication between France and Prus-
sia was destroyed. ,
Prince Napoleon organ says: I'VE
learn from good authority that Italy
has rendered to France the latters OPP
ton, either her friendly neutrality or
unconditional aid. 1t adds that Prus-
sia has offered the province TO Austria
in exchange for an alliance. Last
night Rouher announced to the Senate
that the Duke Of Grammont had in
formed him Of an invasion Of the
French territory by Prussians 4 force
Of the enemy had advanced az far a.
Sieneck, in the province of Moselle, for
the purpose of destroying railroads at
that point, but retired precipitately.
There is great excitement in the For
tress of Reichstadt,
All communication by The new
bridges between the right and left banks
of the Rhine is interdicted Demonstra-
tons Of the most enthusiastic character
continue in favor Of a war against
Prussia. The people are wild with ex-
citement.
The Journal Official denies the state
ment that the Prussiau troops entered
France. The telegrams on the subject
are contradictory, the latest reports be-
ing that no force OF Prussisns are
known to have crossed the Rhine,
LONDON, July 1.-THE British For
eign Office has not yet received official
notice Of q declaration Of war between
France and Prussia. The troops of
are in motion. The Dutch Re
serves have been ordered out to protect
the frontier.
Belgium relies upon the British,
French and Prussian assurance, of
neutrality for the immunity Of her terri
tories.
MUNICH, July 1.-The Bavarisn
army including the reserve corps, has
been ordered to take the field
HANBrRG, July liking William
sent the Chamber OF Commerce of this
city grateful ACKNOWLEDGMENT Of
the patriotic address Of that body. He
regrets the sacrifice which the honor of
Germany exacts but will do his duty,
leaving events in the hands Of God.
PARIS, July 1.-THE Moniteur as
serts that the Spanish Council has
notified the Deputies that there will be
no necessity for a meeting of the Cortes
on the Goth inst, in consequence OF the
withdrawal OF Leopold from the candi-
dature. The Moniteur adds that it has
positive assurance Of the intention Of
Spain to keep clear of any complication
in the impending struggle between
France and Prussia. .....
PARIS, July Il, Evening.--rhe Em-
peror leaves for the field on Wedues-
day.
A loan OF six months treasury bonds,
FIVE hundred million francs, was taken
up in few hours. ,.
Passports were sent TO Count De Sa-
lens, in charge OF the affairs Of 9the
Prussisn Legation The moment the
news was received that the Prussian
troop$hsd violated the frontier go,
OU0 French troops were ready to cr"sa
into Germany.
PARIS, July Ito 7. N.-Regimen,'-