The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-07-20

.ns Missef M presiding atacers, and the Corps was
of war ee "''
bRTsSls, July l4.-Ernd, Russia and Austria
are a mig energetic efforts prevent rupture, but
BarIs sTba bhasituaSSa is u be sTest
Po"ersS, m peace has been ne,ctua and the ministry
viii day the ruptre of relations between
ffaneenna rF'isaia, and deckration of Ny.
sf ant y aooH sass q
conseq3 3nce ( the insult oferedt Renedetta Nance
acceptsHar, hich Prussia offers
LATE4-Ie declaration of war has been announced
in the Grps .egisletf
The d garrison has gone to the front, Many de-
monstratonsn favor of war by the people. During
the nigtncrods of students and Others paraded the
streets dh Bulevards, shouting "ViFe war" down
with Prussia Some persons, who protested were in.
suited. ne police did not interfere. The crowd stop
ped at pnssian Ambassadors aud shouted insult
Paris tody.
Austria proposes neutrality unless third power
inerferes.
PARIS, suly l5-3 P M-The Corps Legisatiti de-
clared wAagainst Prussia at ten minutes to two.
The belfgerents have engaged to respect the neu-
traty Of felsium yet troops are rapidly eoneentra
ting at Anfverp and other stragetc points. The spe
Gle and buon in the national bank of Antwerp has
been remoed to the Citadel and the issue of paper
money annuneed.
After ths scounc the ministers accompanied the En-
peror to CouskAast night where the council was
resumed, w<cha 1siaio the night
II Is aaaefed that Baron Won Merther on the
point of st4ihg again Tor Hnsa uhan Prnssian
senger arris here with counter orders.
Marshal pusdel has gone to Algeria TO keep trace
of McMahoS
The GanIos says the Minister Of Austria to Berlin
10 in parS ap6 haa had ntar fha Eropa
1t is repefted that the Emperor received dispatch
from Queen Victoria this morning, making last ap
peal. A similar dispatch was also sent from London
to the King Of Prussia.
A proclamation has been issued, signed By Napoleon
Bonaparte, for distribution throughout the German
States soon the French troops have crossed the
frontier. 1t assures the German people that France
against Prussia and not against Germany or with
any idea OF conquest. An enormous number of copies
have been pHinted. .,
PARIS, July Is, 8 P.M.--Excitement very great to,
day. No opposition to war is manifested by any class
Larbertte reports that great bodies Of troops were
put in motion last night for the frontier, and the Em
peror will soon take the field in person r.
LONDON, July Is, evening-lt is reported that the
Prussian government itself demanded of France
call of Count Benedetta, and the European powers
yesterday united in protest against the mElacabiitJ
Of Prussia, but without effect The excitement has
been intense business is at standstil and CONNER
cial quotations are nominal. The people collected in
groups in the street and discussed the news.
VIENNA, July 16.-The Governments of Austria,
ENGLAND, Italy and Russia known to have present
G Paris urgent remonstrances against war
BERLIN, July l6.-The North German Confederation
met here to-day. The Prussan Diet is already in
sion. The chiefs of all parties assured King of their
approval of his dignifed and energetic action.
LONDON July l6.-Count Bismarck has issued Cit
cuars which have been teegraphed in all directions
notifying the German vessels to hasten to ports OF
shelter. This notification, of course applies to all iron
steamers belonging to German ports.
PARIS, July l6.-The Emperor is expected to head
the army in person. and by reries of rapid movements
arrive at the Rhine before Prussia has completed her
defenses.
LONDON, July l6.-The Times hints that English
intervention is probable in case Prussia is losing
strength The neutrality of England will be difficult
and perhaps impossible and dshonorabe, should Hol
and and Belgium become involved in war. The Prus
sian feet of Prince Dalber which has atterly been in
these waters, sailed to-day for Kiel.
The Government sustained in its demand tor var
supplies by the Corps Legisatif by vote of 246 to
100 The Senate approved the action of the Govern,
ment without division
The journals of this morning publish the following
statement Fight days ago Connt Bismarck sent By
special messenger to Baron Worther, AmbassadoF
for North Germany, an order to make no concession
to the French Government. Do not be too much i'm.
pressed. Weare ready to prolong the situation. ii
possible to the Goth of July
The Journals argue from this that Prussia meant
from the beginning and sought only to gain time.
The Emperor leaves Paris to-day for the seat of war
The Prince Imperial will accompany him. The Elm
peror desires this and the Empress does not object
The military attendance of the Prince are in readiness
Prince Napoleon will soon arrive from Norway and
will be charged with an important message to Italy