Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-07-19
THE WAR.
Neutrality of Russia Dubious
A SklrmiSh near ThiOnViIIe

a DklTIHiSM Hear IHiOnvlIlt,
The LateSt----yO Blood Shed
RumOred Engagement.
Paris, July II, A. M-There is rumol
that an engagement has taken place neal
Forbach, resulting in loss to the Prus.
SLAMS of 3, 900 killed. French loss 1900
killed. AS yet the rumor can be traced to
no reliable source.
The war feeling takes entire control Of
the people. On Tuesday Duke de Gram
mont, after leaving the Senate Chamber,
was greeted by crowds upon the streets
with cheers and plaudits amounting to an
ovation. A demonstration was made in
front of the residence of NJ. Theirs to ex-
press dissatisfaction at his course in the
Corps Legislatif. This was followed by a
demonstration in his favor. The latter,
the Journal dc France says, was not re-
specially supported, and was the work OF
unknown creatures. 81 .fat-
Accounts from the provinces yesterday
, say that anti Prussian demonstration were
participated in by all ages and classes with
the greatest enthusiasm.
Ne Evacuation of Rome.
The LIE Peuple Francois, the ministerial
organ, contradicts the report that the
French troops have been recalled from
Rome, and denies any intention to recall
them. .s"
The governments of Holland and Italy
tween France and Prussia.
The report that bridges on the Belgium
frontier had been destroyed is contra
dicted.
The Belgic Question.
The MOniteur says England is much con-
cerned for the welfare of Belgium. France
desires that the neutrality of Belgium be
maintained, but will require that Prussia be
held to equal responsibility. The M0Hiteur
thinks after all England is more uneasy re-
garding the attitude of Prussia than of
France in regard to Belgium neutrality.
The same journal uses friendly language
toward Spain. 1t intimates that France will
be willing to support the father of the King
of Portugal for the Spanish throne.
General Changarrier will be appointed
to the command of the French reserves,
/
and be named Marshal of France.
official
A Secretary of the embassy will start to-
night for Berlin, to deliver to the Prussian
Government an official copy of the French
declaration of war.
The Moniteur opens the list for national
subscription to provide fund to aid the
Government in prosecuting the war. All
Paris journals send numerous special cor
respondents to points were military
operations are likely to be of interest,
Railways and Telegraph Destroyed
Last night, by order of the Prussian
authorities, railway and Geographic COM
munication between France and Prussia
was destroyed.
bargaining.
l. Onion Rationale, Prince Napoleon s
organ says: "We learn from good authority
that Italy has rendered to France letters
with the option of either her friendly
neutrality or unconditional aid" 1t adds /:
Prussia has offered province to Austria
in exchange for an alliance"
The Invasion of France.
Last night NJ. Rouher announced to the
Senate that the Duke of Grammont had
informed him of the invasion of French
territory by the Prussians. A force Of the
enemy had advanced as far as Sierck, in
the province of Moselle, for the purpose of
destroying the railroad at that point, but
retired precipitately.
There is great activity in the fortresses
Rastadt The Baden soldiers, commanded
by Prussian officers, man the ramparts
From this morning all communication by
the new bridges between the right and left
banks of the Rhine is interdicted.
Demonstrations of the most enthusiastic
character continue in favor of war against
Prussia.
The Journal OBicieL denies the statement
that Prussian troops have entered France.
kilograms on the subject are contradicto-
~, the latest reports being that no force of
Prussians had crossed the Rhine.
A decree is published calling upon all
the members of the Garde Rationale and
Garde Mobile, Of the first three corps of
the army, to report Immediately at the
chief towns of their departments in readi-
ness for active service.
.. Information Wanted.
LONDON, July 1.-THE British Foreign
Office has not received official notice of the
declaration of war between France and
| Prussia.
Denmark Reported Neutral.
Italy and Denmark assure the powers Of
their intention to preserve neutrality.
| The troops of Saxony are in motion. The
Dutch reserves have been ordered to pro-
tect the frontier. The North German
Parliament meets on the both to vote the
necessary credits for war purposes.
Belgium relies upon British, French, and
Prussian assurances of neutrality for the
immunity Of her territory.
MUNICH, July 1.-THE Bavarian army,
including the reserve corps, has been or.
dered to take the field.
HAMBURG, July liking William has
sent to the Chamber of Commerce of this
city grateful acknowledgment of the pa
triotic address of that body. He regrets
that which the honor of Germany exacts
but viii do his duty, leaving events in the
hands of God.
Franco Declares a General Ann
ncsty.
PARIS, July 1.-THE regular meeting
of the High Courts of Justice is indefn
itely postponed and a general amnesty viii
be proclaimed to cover all cases before tina
court, except those for conspiracy agains
the life of the Emperor.
The M0Riteur asserts that the Spanish
Council has notified the deputies Their
would be no necessity for a meeting of The
Cortes on the 18th inst, in consequence o
the withdrawal of Leopold from the candi
dature.
A Speech from vi. ROuher.
PARIS, July 17-After the session yester
day the Senate proceeded in body to st
Cloud, where they were received by tn
Emperor and Empress. III. Rouher, tn
President, said "The Senate thanks tn
Emperor for permission of expressing t.
the throne its patriotic sentiments.
monarchical combination, injurious to tn
prestige and security of France, had bee
mysteriously favored by Prussia. On on
Representations, Prince Leopold renounce
the throne of Spain. Spain, who returns
our friendship, then renowned candidat
so wounding to France. Without doub
immediate danger was thus avoided, bu
our legitimate complaint remains. Was
not evident that foreign power, to pre-
iudice our honor and interests, wished +
disturb the balance of power in Ell
ope? Had we not the RICH
to demand of that power guarantees agains