The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1870-07-29

circular to Austrian Ministers abroad,
that Austria will preserve an attitude of
neutrality, resisting every overture to
participate. An intrigue between Hesse |
and France il expected.
In consequences Of the attitude Of Aus
tria towards Bavaria and Prussia, Eng
land has resolved to make preparations
for putting her army on war footing.-
The Channel squadron received orders to
yet ready to go 10 sea to unite with the
Mediterranean squadron ut Gibralter. to
form flying squadron under command
of Admiral Honnely.
A special from Berlin to-day announ-
ces that the passenger railway will cease
tomorrow. Re.crves arc being pushed
forward. The army is in excellent spir-
its and full Of confidence.
Statsburg. July 23.-Thc Prussians
are below the eastern end OF the brid,e
cenneciing this city with Keihl. The
French troops arc missing at Me'z and at
lTheowvillc.
LONDON. July 24.-A Dispatch rcceiv-
ed via Paris to-day, dated Forbacb, De-
partmcnt of MosclIc, July 23d, says the
Prussans were rcpulscd at Carlin, aad
reconnoisancc on Prussian soil has been
made by French troops.
BERLIN, July 81 Italy issued proc.
lamation Of neutrality at Florence to. day.
There have been demonstrations in favor
OF Prussia in Milan. Paqua and Genoa.
DUBLIs, July PA great demon
stratop wa made here last night in fa-
yor Of the French. A meeting Of 5000
people was addressed by prominent men.
BERLIN, July 24-The only written
document Prussia has received from
France since the begiuing Of the quarrel.
was received at Berlin on Tuesday last,
which was declaration Of war. 1t de
clares that the Emperor of the French is
Obliged TO consider the proposal 20 cle
vaic a Prussian Prince, TO the throne Of
Spain ~ an attack on the security Of
France. and he denies Prussia the privi-
lcge of reserving the right 10 be gov
erncd by circumstances. The Emperor
says lie is forced to consider this deter.
mnation as equally menaeiug 10 France
aud the European equilibrium, and par
ticularly as il was rendered more sigpiG
cant By communication made by Prus-
sia TO the cabinets of Europe giving an
account Of the refusal TO receive the
! French Ambassador The paper con-
ciudcs: The Government, thcref. re, is
taking steps for the defense Of its honor
, and Ipjurcd interests, aud having adopt
cd aifmcasures which circumstances reu-
der acccsssry, considers itself at war with
Prussia"
PARIS, July PA SPECIAL to the New
York Heraid from Paris, says il is pre-
dic,cd that The Emperor will proclaim a
| Republic throughout Europe if coali
ton is formed against him. Prussia i.
5 threatening Denmark. Guns are being
placed upon the fortiication at Paris.
CoELgNTz, July PA Prussian
force from Slar Louis has crossed the
: French broder TO make reconnaissance in
the direction OF ST. Avoid and Metz. Af
. or preceding some distance, they encoun
; tered an outpost oi the enemy and had d
brisk akirmish with n force Of French
chassenrs. The Prusinns retired, lcay.
Ing Two men sn the field. 1t is believed
that the French lost ten or twelve, killed
. 1t is confidently stated that The Prussian.
are sircug heu,ng Cobicn;z only with the
lntention Of making it : pase OF operations
and they Intend TO throw force dow L
; the line of Saarburg aud carry the wal
into Fraucc
! LONDON, July 25-A special CORES
pondent writes from Metz. under date oi
list, thar three camps haze been formed
. around that city. Sixty cannon are be.
, Ing placed IN position. Duches ans
! easements for bumb-pFonf barracks, ana
| every thin. cJuuccted with a fort. are be
| ing constructed on an immense scale.
Everything indicates tha, the firsl
blow will be struck in the vicinity oi
Sirasburg.
} y gradual evacuation of Rome has
been dec .ded u5nn. One hund. aud
ten thousand volunteers are already en-
r"ticd III France Ii is now toierably Ger.
tain that Duke Palikas will be Cumlnand.
cr-in-chief of the army of the Baltc.
LONDON. July 2j.-The Times publishes pro-
jceiei treaty Submitted by the French to the Prus
+ sian Government. and guarantees its auihcntcity
1he preamble sets forth tha; the X ny of PtussIa
AMI the Emperor Of the French in ori>r &c
sirengihc friendship. etc., conelu l. ths subjoin-
: cd treaty. In tie first art.c'c Ma. .'olcon admits
hnI recognizes rue late oi AEussid
fruin Austria. Second. the Prussian King en-
gsges 10 facilitate French acquisition OF Lnxum
lburg. Third, the Emperor acqucsces in The union
of the North and South Germans States. Austria
excepted. Fourth. France finding il necessary u
=, absorb Belgium, Prussia lends her assistance &c
Itha, measure The ffth is the usual article of Of
, offensive aud defensive alliance between the TIVE
natl rs.
NEW YoRk. July 26.-The Tri5uae's London
spec .al dispatch dated o'clock tbs afternoon
says that the English ;ceing is profoundly moved
by tho publication this afternoon IN the 1fmcs o
the proposed treaty between France and Prussia
Tho grave urgency with which Disrael, III the
House this afternoon. questioned the Government
justly reflected emotion. Conversation among
the members turned on no other topic. Glad
stones reply while declining absolutely to CON-
nit the government to any opinion or declaration
whatever, betrayed in a manner more than words
. an unmistak cable apprehension that the document
might prove authentic. His given
wi h pale face and hcsitating lips. When he
. sat down, the House felt that England's relation
with the continental trouble had grown close, if moi
alarming. t. the mention of Belgium. the House
responded with an unwontcd thrill of sympathy
|. and clear recognition of En-ands obligation to
protcc. her. 1t is understood that immediate
communications made by the Government
to its agents at Berlin and Paris and the French
IGovernment will hsve Instant opportunity to I'D
mi; or deny its responsibility fr the alleged t-ea'y.
/ THE Davenport (Iowa) Democrat, in
4 speaking Of the difficulty under which
Grant labors in getting Minister to
England who will /" wear well' and
L.. 4,