The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-07-23

report several skirmishes yesterday
between the advanced guard along
the frontier, but give no details. 1t is
extremely difficult to obtain intelli-
gence from the seat OF war, as CORES
| pondents are strictly forbidden from
/ approaching the army lines.
The authorities of Strasbourg no
longer permit strangers to ascend the
steeple of the cathedral, because the
movements of the troops on both
sides can be seen from that point.
Quarters are preparing for the EN-
peror and staff at Strasbourg.
The number of soldiers enlisted for
the war. is $1,000.
Many ladies offer their services as
nurses for the wounded; while in the
service they will wear costume sim
| liar TO those of the Sisters of Charity.
The general council of the Bank of
France, by advice of the Governor,
have voted to give one hundred thous-
and francs to the sanitary society. and
resolved to continue the salaries of all
employees called into military service.
whether in the army, the reserve or
garde mobile.
v essels have been sent to New
Foundland to notify the French fish
ermen, of the declaration of war.
The Journal C6fciel reprints from
the Journal d France, a serious ac.
cusation against Count Bray, the Ba-
Varian Minister. He is charged with
misleading the Bavarian Chambers,
By announcing that the French troops
had invaded Bavaria, and it is alleged
that by this falsehood he succeeded
In forcing the Chambers in voting the
required subsidies.
The municipal election in France,
will be held on the 9th of August.
[Cable Special TO The New York Herald
PARIS, July % 22-Prussia PROPOSES
that the Baltic be made neutral, but
France has refused.
A riot occurred at Cologne. 10 con.
sequence of the high price of pro
visions.
Russia is reported to be in favor of
supporting the French Government.
The Prussian forces concentrating
at Coblentz, South Germany. will
abandon Prussia and join France, at
the first opportunity.
PARIS, July 22.-The following is
the allocution delivered by the Pope.
on the PRONUNCIATION of the Incallibil
ity Dogma:
!" The activity of the sovereign Pom
TIL has been great. but it does hot de- |
stroy; it builds. 1t does not oppress;
1t sustains, and it often defends the |
rights of our brethren, that is. the |
rights of the Bishops and of some
who have not voted with US. Let |
them feel that they have voted in |
error, and let them remember that the /
Lord is not in error. Let them re-
member that a few years ago they
thought as we do. Have they then
two consclenees, two wills on the same
Heaven forbid.
We nrs-, 49, tI~% GvE, wuU 1
alone makes miracles, will illume
their hearts and minds that they may
return to the bosom of their Father
that is the Sovereign Pontiff. the un-
worthy Vicar of Christ. and work
with US against the enemies of the
Church. Let it so be that we may
say, with st. Augustine, Lord, you
have given us your admirable light,
and now we see. May Heaven bless
you all. !"
PARIS, July 22.-It is reported that
The Prussian army has fallen back
and taken up defensive position be-
tween Coblentz and Mayence. but the
report is contradicted.
A dispatch from Berne saws the
Swiss government has forbidden the
of cereals and horses.
General lie Boeuf left Paris to day
'or the front
It is said the Emperor will go to-
morrow, but his departure is not GER
,ain.
A proclamation from the Emperor
% the French people, is expected on
Sunday.
A manifesto to the Germans will
follow. and be introduced into Ger
many by way of Italy.
The Emperor came to Paris to- day.
and received the Corps Legislatif at
Tuileries. President Schneider, in
he name of the Corps Legislatif. ad- i
dressed the Emperor as follows:
Street.-The Corps Leeislatif ht
terminated its labors. 1t has unanl
nously voted all subsidies, and all
avs needed for the national defence.
-hus giving signal proof of its pa
triotism.
IF it is true that not he who de-
,lares war, but he who causes IL. is
,he real author. there will be but one
voice among the nations to lay the
upon Prussia, who,
naddened by unhoped for successes.
md encouraged by our patience and
lesire TO preserve for Europe the ben
fit of peace, has conspired against
1ur security and attacked our honor.
In such a case France knows her
luty."
LONDON. July p "A Tyne collier,
arriving at New Castle to day, re-
ports having been fred upon by
French cruisers at sea.
Advices have been received here to
The effect that the Prussian troops
have retired from their position be.
tween Luxemburg and Polatinate,
and are now ma ssing between Cob
Ientz and Mentz.
LONDON, July 22.-The following
details of the affair at Forbach, which
has been variOusly reported as bat
tie and skirmish, between the Gus
toms patrol, are published here to-
day:
and body of German lancers
met on the frontier. The French i'm
mediately made preparations to re-
ceive an attack. At length, one of
the laucers came forward. The
French allowed him to approach, re-
garding him as a deserter, or expect
ing a parley. On coming near, the
lancer fred at the commander of
the French, but missed his mark, and
turned and fed amid a shower of bul.
lets.
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