The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1870-07-29


government to-day. He regrets the preoil i
tate measures taken on both sides, and that an
opportunity was not allowed Russia and the
other powers of Europe to act in favor of
peace. The Gar, while regretting the calam-
ity of war, will remain neutral 50 long as the
interests Of Russia do not suffer. He adds
that he is ready to do all to limit hostilities
and mitigate the horrors of war.
LONDON, July 23.-Baron Won Buest, Aus
trian Prime Minister, has issued circular to
the Austrian Ministers abroad. He says: off
unsuccessful in sparing Europe bloodshed and
Austria the serious consequences indispensa-
BILE to war between two powerful nations,
we desire at least to mitigate the violence of
that war; therefore Austria will preserve an
attitude of entire neutrality, resisting every
overture to participate. We should be i'm
prudent if not desirous to remain masters of
our own destinies or to omit any measure
tending TO guarantee tranquility to the Eu-
ropean people"
The Yacht Dauntless was spoken on the 18th
in lat. 43 N, lon. 36 W.
In consequence of the attitude Of Austria
toward Bavaria, and renewed rumors of the
warlike attitude of Russia, England has re-
solved to make Preparations to put her army
on war faating.
LONDON, July 24-4 P. Mp to this hour
no news has been received Of any engagement
at the seat of war.
Prussian vessels are cruising in the Chan
mel and the North Sea to prevent the shipment
Of coal for the supply of the French feet.
The French government insists on adhering
to the policy previously announced of treating
neutral shipping the same as in 1854. No re-
gard to the late Paris Convention.
The following dispatch has been received
from Paris: "Eorbach, Department of the
I'll
repused at Carding and a reconnaissance on
Prussian soil has been made by French troops
DUBLIN, July 24.-Great demonstrations
were made here last night in favor of the
French. a meeting of 5000 persons were ad-
dressed by prominent Fenians.
PARIS, July 24.-The official journal of Aus
tria says that the government having exhausted
all the means of Modifying Napoleon and pre-
venting war, has resolved = observe a strict
neutrality, but at the same time keep up q
careful watch for chances of a peaceful settle
ment.
/. Russia announces her determination to use
all the means of limiting the theater of war,
and also its duration.
BERLIN, July PA proclamation announo-
ing the strict neutrality of Italy was issued to-
day at Florence.
Demonstrations were made in Milan and
Genoa in favor of Prussia
LONDON, July 25.-The following dispatch
was received from Saarbuck via. Berlin, on
Sunday: "a body of Prussians have crossed
the frontier near Saarbuck. They penetrated
the country several miles and at length found
the French in considerable force near Gers
weller where sharp skirmishing ensued. The
French soon retired, leaving ten killed and
wounded. No loss on the Prussian side. This
action has demonstrated the needle gun supe-
rior to the ehassspot. Subsequently com
pany of Prussians of the line, captured the
French custom house at Schrecklinge. The
officers of the custom house made a stout re-
sistance and were all either killed or captured.
One Prussian officer was lightly wounded.
Deserters from the French army are very
numerous, continually coming into the Prus-
sian lines.
In an affair at Carling on Saturday, where a
Prussian accommodating party crossed the
frontier and were encountered and repulsed
by the French. the Paris papers claim that
the Prussianslost two killed and fifteen wound
ed. While crossing they had only five men
slightly wounded. The two Prussians killed
were left on the field
A correspondent writing from Paris saws
that the Prussian troops are still passing
through the Black Forest towards Basile
Several detschments have been stopped by
the Swiss authorities who have all observation
corps OF Z0y0OO soldiers.
Gen. McMahon's headquarters were at
Stroudsburg. A strong French force was
massing to prevent surprise through the Vas
ges defles. Troops were pouring into Strouds-
burg from Baesnon. Everything indicates
that the first great blow will be struck in the
vicinity Of Stroudsburg. A great force had
already arrived at Stroudsburg, all of which
had been transported by railroad.
Great importance is attached here to the
gunboat which will be used as in the Ameri-
can war, and act on the Rhine and Moselle.
and possibly in the Scar. Should the Prus-
slams defend that stream. Each gunboat car
ried one heavy gun, manned by twelve men,
and commanded by Lieut.. De Vaisseau, It is
believed that the Prussians have no gunboat.
LONDON, July 25-4 P. M.-The French
base of operation extend from Strasbourg to
few miles north OF Metz. The
center is between Bithcheg and St. Avain.
The second line at Metz is capable of expan-
sion to the centre and to Thionville. No re-
port of any general engagement has been re-
oeived.
PARIS, July 25th.-The Journal Oficiel con-
Eains the following declaration: The French
government has issued orders that in the pro-
secution of the war, commanders Of French
forces shall scrupulously regard, with respect
10 neutral powers, the rules of international
right, and that they especially conform to the
principles Of the declaration of the Paris Con-
gress Of 1866, as follows: Privateering is a.
bolished. A neutral flag protects enemy's
goods, except contraband of war, is not seiza-
Die undsr a foreign flag. A blockade must be
sfective. Although Spain and the United
States did not adhere to the declaration of
1856, French vessels will not seize the proper
" in the cargo of Spanish or American YES
vel, provided it is not contraband of war. |
France will no longer claim the right to con-
iscate the property of a merchant or Spani- |
lrd found on board vessels Of an American
LONDON. July 25.-The secret treaty which |
vas projected between France and Russia |
the attention here Of the public |
press and parliament. Intense Indignation is |
manifested at the duplicity of the powers con-
,ened. The action of Napoleon is consider |
ID insulting to England. Complete ignorance |
# the negotiations is professed at the French |
imbassy here,
A dispatch from Brussels states that the ac- |
cunt of the treaty projected between France |
nd Russia, which was printed in the London |
fines this morning, is authentic.
In the House of Lords, Earl, Granville, in
eply to question from De Redcliffe, said
hat he was unabla to state where the Times
btained the text of the treaty.
Mr.. Disraei, in the House Of Commons,
D the reported treaty, denounced the govern.
lent for withholding the correspondence. He
eclared that England could never have trust
such proposition. The extension of the
ingdom of Belgium would be calamity to
Europe. he hoped the government would
i've all the particulars.
CHERBoURG, July 25.-The French feat Is
sady for sea and expected to sail tonight or
,-morrow. Admiral Waelaumez has hoisted
is flag on the Surveillance, Eight thousand
larines, under Gen. De Vassorgne, will ac-
the northern-bound feet.
LONDON July 26.-The latest news from
erlin is that the Prussians are concentrating
powerful force at Mayence. The Prussians
Q using balloons for observations, at the re-
of American officers in the
russian camps.
PARIS, July Pa large number of work
en- were engaged this morning on the forti- !
'ations in Paris
LONDON, July 26-The French report an I
her cavalry skirmish near Metz. The Prus- ;
ms were beaten and lost three officers. )
Persons residing under the walls of Paris
we been notified to quit their houses. The L
ace is required for the play of artillery. !;
fhe French foTce at Thionville is estimated
$4,000. The Imperial Guard is at Nancy. 1
The early evacuation of Rome by the French f
,ops is almost certain. France takes tbis =
.thod of securing the friendship and alliance
Italy. a
PARIS, July 26-The Empress when at q
erbourg read to the sailors of the feet an n
dress from the Emperor, in which ne said 1
hough not among you, my thoughts follow e.
] to those seas where your valor will be II
played. The French navy has a glorious =,
tory. You win be worthy of its past when u
ront of the enemy. Remember that France 81
Nth you and calls the protection of Heaven s.
" your arms. While you fight on the sea, 3
2 bFetaEsn fight on the land Tor the same q