Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-07-25

Icons Address I'D the EsPnfn-hu-
dress from the Queen of Prus$ia-
Res:rictiOns of the Neutral Powers
Denmark will go to "ar-MOye-
menfs of the PrusSiau Away.
The following dispatches, received since our
last issue, will be found OF interest:
THE FIRST FIGHT-A sKIENIsH NEAR METZ.
COrLENTz. July GA PruSsian force from
fSaar Louis crossed the French border Saturday
to make q recOnnoiSance in the direction of St
AvUit and Metz After proceeding some dis
lance they encountered an outpost Of the en-
envy and had a brisk sklrmi>h with force Of
French Chasseurs. Tie PTuSsiaus retired, leav-
ing two men on the Held. II j. believed the
French loss IL ten or twelve killed.
The FRENCH ACCOUNT.
LONDON July 2i--Ihe following dispatch has
Igen received from Paris:
''FoEEACB. DefarfmsEt Of NsseLIs, July 2}.-
The PTus>isns have been Tepuised at CARING,
and reconnaissance on PrUS>ian soil has been
made by the French troops
OFFENSIVE MOVEMENTS INTO FRANCE.
LoxIox y, ally 2i-It is confidently stated that
The PrussiIr> are Strengthening CUblentz ON. y
with tnc intention of InaNIBg u the base %. Opc-
rat'Cns. ant iTtCnd to throw force down the
IN OF the Saa-, and carry an offensive war into
FRANCE
FRIDGE DESTROYED HY THE PGUssIAys.
STI:A ROY re. .iuly Zi.-Late yesterday after
noon a i'Tu-sian force on the Bsen side VI the
river blew ~ the eastern END vi the bridge con-
Meeting this city with kehl. The explosion ere
attd panic here Tor time.
At StTashCurg, prayers are offered in tn
churches every day for the success OF the French
arms
Marshal Mcmahon is expected here to-mor-
yow. The Emperor is expected at Nancy. The
French TROOPS are maSsing at Metz and Thion-
VILE.
swAENs OF SPIES
BRysS BIS, July "A correspondent of the
independence Beige writing from Metz, France,
says The whole cOuntry swarm, with Prussian
sPles.' PTussis seems TO be eager 10 pay for all
Information touching the movements OF the
French. France, however, not through pride,
but from ~iSh to maintain n frank character
of in harmony with its Ohippt declines IN
avail herself OF any such inStrumentality.
THE GLOiRE.
The war vessel GlOIre i now being fitted up
at Iouion. She carries thirty-twO guns and a
crew Of 80 men, Her engines are 800 horse
Power ST Andre will command her.
FEENCH DEMONSTRATION ~ DUBLIN.
DJELIN. July 24.-Great demonstrations were
made here last night in favor OF the French. \
IHee;iHg OF Eve thousand persons was addressed
D. prominent Feniaus.
ADDRESS OF THE QUEEN OF PRUSSIA.
BERLIN, July 1.-The Queen OF Prussia, on
leaving the Rhine provinces for Berlin, issued a
farewell address TO the inhabitants. She saws
she has lived twenty years among them and has
experienced nothing but their attachment and
devotion Tor the Ming, his children and herself.
She would willingly stay, but sacred duties call
her elsewhere. The enthusiasm of Germany is
the voice OF God Her suherings in the past
and the blessings which have followed them for
laI century warrant continued trust i'll Him
tor time and eternity
FRANCES DECLARATION or WAR.
BELLE, July ~, via LONDON-Ihe only writ
ten document which Prussia has received from
France since the beginning OF the quarrel
Teached Berlin at 1jO p. LII. Tuesday last, and
wa> the declaration of war. IL declares the
Emperor OF the French Is obliged to consider
the proposal to elevate a PruS>iau prince t. the
throne Oi Spain as an attack OF the security of
rance, and be desires Prussia to disayOw the
scheme. This Prussia refused to do, reserving
her right 20 be governed by circumstances The
Emperor says he i forced TO consider this de-
termination "a equally menaclng to France and
The European equilibrium, and particularly a
IL was rendered more significant by the COM
muhlcatlon made by Prussia to the Cabinets o.
Europe, giving an account Of the refusal To re-
CeivC tie French ambaSsa dOr. The paper con-
ciuded.-Ihe French government, therefore is
taking steps for defense OF its honor and in
feTest>. and having adopted all measures which
circumstance render necessary, considers itself
al war with Prussia"
PROCLAMATION EY NAPOLEON
PARIS, July 25--The journal Official this
morning publishes the following proclamation
from the Emperor to the people of France:
frsHctmsH. There are IN the lite of a people
solemn moments, when the national honor, yio-
lently excited, presses itself irresistably and
rises above all other interests, and applies it
sell 70 the single purpose of directing the des-
TIMES OF a nation. One OF those decisive hours
has now arrived for France. Prussia, to whom
We have gwen evidence during and since the
war OF l-"p, OF a most cOnclliatiDg disposition,
has held our good will OF no account, and has re-
turneG our tOrhearanCe by encTOdchmentS She
has aroused ti>tTuSt in all quarters, necesSita--
lHE exaggerated ornaments, and has made o.
Europe camp where reign diSguiet and fear O
the morrow. The final incident has disclosed
inE. aid shown the gravity OF the situation. In
tie PreseHC- Of her new VretenSiOus Prussia
Vas made TO understand our claims. They
we're evaded, and followed by contemptuou
treatment.
oar country manifested profound displeasur,
AT this action. ard quickly war cry tesOunded
from one end OF France u the Orher. There re
mains Tor u nothing but the oh 4nce OF war. We
10 lot make war urOn Germany, whose indie
IcEdeuce We resPcct We pledge ourselves that
the IeCp!e composing the great German nation
ality shall dispose freely OF their destinies As
Ter u We demand the establishment OF state
OF things guaranteeing our security and assuring
the future We wish to conquer a durable peace
ana TO ASST in abOli>hiug that precautions con-
sl;lVn OF things when all nations are forced To
employ thoiT Ie>ources in armIng against each
Other i lie glorious Tag II France. which we
cICe more UniT.l in the face OF our challenges
l. TIE same which has borne over EurOpe the
Civlllzlng ideas of our great revolution. Ii rep
resent, the same principles. 1t Will inspire the
same devotion.
Freuchmen. I go to place myself at the head
Of the valiant amy which l. animated by love
Of country and devotion 10 dut That army
kr0ws it, worth, Tor il has seen victory follow
as footsteps III the four quarters OF the globe
4 take with me my son. Despite his tender
wears lie knows the duties his name imIoses
anon him, and he Is proud to bear his part in
iLe dangers OF those who tight for country
May God bless our efforts. A great people de-
lending a just cause Is inYincible.
ARMY MOVEMENTS
PARIS. DULY The army OF South Germany
- been ordered north, and the PrusSian army
gees south Denmark has decided on war. She
" D wait until the French feet enters the Bal
It. Hungary i also for France. The Empe-
ici PROCLAMATION made a profound impression.
Yesterday a large part Of the army which had
Teen operating in Algeria arrived at MarseilIes
On transports. 1t was accompanied by Eumer-
Gus yClUnteeTS-'' habyles.' AL were greeted
With the greatest enthusiasm a. thew marched
through the streets on their TO the front.
SUBSCRIPTIONS TO THE WAR
PARIS, July Yesterday the Municipal
Council, after favorable discourse by the
ITeieCt OF the Seine, voted three hundred thOus-
aHd francs toward the national subscription.
TIRE MARsEILLAISE.
PARIS. July Last evening Madame Sass
rtIeated the MaTseilldise az the grand opeara.
lie scene, as before, was OF 1.-THE greatest excite
UJut and enthusiasm.
NEUTRAL SHIPPING.
LONDON, July 2i.-The French government
insists on adlerlng to the policy, previously
announced. OF treating neutral shipping the
-ame IN Isl, 10 regard being paid TO the
Paris convention.
IsrEEIAL EECETTION OF THE CORPS LEGIsLATIF.
PARIS, July The Emperor came 10 Paris
- Gay and received the Corps Legi-latif at the
IuileriCS. President Schneider, in the name of
he Corps Legislatif, addressed the Emperor as
CLOVIS.
Sire, the Corps Legislatif has terminated its