Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-07-22

France made some very important conces-
sions to German merchantmen now in
French ports, or which may come in here
| after, not knowing of the declaration OF
war. The concessions will be made pub
lie Immediately.
The Times deplores the death OF
Peradol
Prussfan subjects in France.
PARIS, July 2l.- The Journal 0ffciel
makes the following announcement: The
Emperor has decided on the proposition Of
the Minister Of Foreign Affairs, that all
| subjects of Prussia now in France or
French Colonies shall be permitted to re-
main so long as their conduct furnishes no
| cause for complaint. The admission from
this date to the territory of France of sub
| jects of Prussia or its allied States will be
subject to special permission given only
exceptionally.
The Encmy,s Merchantmen.
In regard to vessels of commerce be
longing to the enemy the follrwiDg rules
will be observed:
To such vessels now in French ports or
which may enter said ports in ignorance of
the war, a delay of thirty days will be CIV
en- for their departure, and safe conduct
will be given them until their safe arrival
at their destination, or at the port to which
they belong,
Vessels having shipped cargoes for
France on account of French parties before
the declaration of war, will not be liable to
capture and may safely discharge their
cargoes and load with others in ports
of the Empire, after which they will
receive safe conduct to ports to which they
belong .-.-.
Rumors-A Naval BattIe-A Sop for
Italy.
Nav York, July 21.-A Paris dispatch
to the World, dated pa. M, says rumors
are afloat here of an attack being made by
the French on the Prussian fleet at Sche-
neningen, and of the advance of the French
army into Prussian territory. 1t is re-
ported that France gives Italy sovereignty
over Rome.
Fifteen hundred Paris hackmen and one
hundred omnibus conductors joined the
army; also, three hundred Americans vol
unteered.
Patriotic Address TO the Throne.
BERLIN, July 21.-The Parliament of the,
North German States voted an address to
the throne. The Representatives declare
they do not hesitate to trust their King to
conduct at the evening of life struggle
in which he joined when youth; astruggle
that is now likely to crush forever the
attempts of France to shatter the German
nation, which now on the field of battle
will obtain unity never before enjoyed.
Europe is congratulated that at last the
continent is to be delivered from Bona
partist lust of power and evil ambition,
which ever directed Nspoleon's aspirations,
and that healthy check will now be given
to the vanity of the French nation.
The address was voted amidst the wild
est enthusiasm.
Doubtful Stories.
LONDON, July 21.-The English Cabinet
after stormy session, ordered 10, 600 troops
to be held in readiness to be dispatched to
Antwerp, if necessary for the protection of
Belgian neutrality. The market and all
classes of people are excited in this city
over the prospect that England may be-
come involved in general European war.
The Pal Mall Gazette deprecates the
exhibition of a partizan spirit in Parlia-
mentary discussions on the war between
France and England.
The Eastern Budgetsemi- official journal,
denies the sympathy of Austria with Ger
many.
According to accounts from Rome the
Pope openly favors Prussia.
A portion of the French fleet got aground
off the Dutch coast. When ightened of
guns, they may get afoat.
SFain.
PAKEs July 21-.Che Madrid newspapers
are united in demand that the govern
ment shall preserve neutral position.
Disposition of Italian Troops.
PARIS, July 21.-Le Temps has the fol-
lowing relative to the distribution of the
Italian forces. 1t says Italy will mass $780,
600 troops in the direction of the Swiss
like, and six divisions on Po River, and
large number of troops will be concentra.
ted in Tuscany, between Florence, Leg
horn and Bologne.
La France says Italy has given France
the best assurances, and she has declared
that her gratitude would determine her in
certain circumstances to actively support
France.
LIE Debdts newspaper says Italy has re-
solved to maintain friendly attitude toward
France. The latter has not demanded any
material assistance from her. lie DebatS
urges conciliating Italy by the evacuation
of Rome by the French troops.
The Latest-Rumor about Russia--
French Soldiers Taken Prisoners
The BaIl Begun.
BERLIN, July 21.-There was great ex-
citement yesterday in the bourse over the
rumor that Russia had declared war against
Franco. The report received no confrma-
ton. Several failures are announced.
A squad of 200 French soldiers crossed
the frontier Tuesday on a reconnaissance;
they were made prisoners after skirmish
none killed; few wounded.
War preparations are actively going on.
The entire army is modified and the ar