The Van Buren press., 1870-08-02
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
The War in Europe.
LONDON, July 95.
RUMoRS OF A TREATY.

RUMoRS OF A TREATY.
The Time publishes the project of
treaty submitted by the French to the
Prussian government, and guarantees its
authenticity.
The preamble sets forth that the King
of Prussia and Emperor of the French,
in order to strengthen the ties of friend
ship between the two governments; have
hereby concluded the subjoined treaty !:
In the first article Napoleon admits and
recognizes the late acquisitions of Prus-
sia from Austria.
In the second, the Prussian King en-
cages to facilitate the French acquisition
of Luxembourg.
In the third, the Emperor acquiesces
in the fate of the South German States,
Austria excepted.
In the fourth the French, finding it
necessary to absorb Belgium, Prussia
lends her assistance to that measure
The fifth article is the usual one, of an
offensive and defensive alliance between
the two nations.
POSITION OF DENMARK.
A special dispatch from Paris to the
Daily News, dated on Saturday last, says
that France is resolved to force Denmark
into hostlities against Prussia, notwith-
standing the determination of the Danish
cabinet to remain neutral. A French
feet will shortly appear before Copenha-
gen and make movement to overthrow
the ministry, and save the Danes from
Prussia in spite of themselves.
The following dispatches were receiv-
ed from Saarbruck via Berlin, on Sunday
A body of Prussans crossed the frontier
near Saarbruck. They penetrated the
country for several miles, and at length
found the French in considerable force
near Gersweller.
SHARP SKIRMIsH
ensued, and the French soon retired,
leaving ten killed and wounded No loss
on the Prussian side. The action has de-
monstrated the needle gun superior to the
Chassepot.
PARIS, July 25
FRENCH AT sTRAsBoURG.
General McMahone's headquarters are
at Strasbourg, and strong French forces
are massing to prevent a surprise
through the Vosges de6les Troops were
pouring into Strasbourg from Besancon
Everything indicates that the first great
blow will be struck in the vicinity of
Strasbourg and a great force has already
arrived at Strasbourg, all Of which have
been transported by railroad.
PARIS, July 26.
French gunboats, to operate on the
Rhine and other rivers in Prussia, are
being transported from Marseiles in sec
tons overland.
The Empress, when at Cherbourg, read
to the sailors Of the fleet an address from
the Emperor, which says: Though not
among you, my thoughts follow you to
those seas where your valor will be dis
played. The French navy has a glorious
history. You will be worthy of its past
when in front Of the enemy Remember
that France is with you, and calls the pro.
lection Of heaven upon your arms.
"While you fight on sea, your brethren
fight on land for the same cause. Go
and show with pride the national stand
ard. When they see it the enemy will
know that it enfolds the honor and genius
Of France"
After delivering the above address, the
Empress was overcome with emotion.
The effect of her visit to the fleet was said
to be great.
LONDON, July 26.
Several French cruisers are reported
off Wick, Scotland, to-day.
Frankfort on the Main has been desig.
mated as the Prussian headquarters.
Earl Granville in the House Of Lords,
again referred to the draft of the
SECRET TREATY
alleged to have been proposed by France
to Prussia. He said he had an interview
this afternoon with the French ambassa-
dor, who told min the treaty originated
with Bismarck. That it never had Sc
rious basis, and was rejected by both par
ties The ambassador asserted that
France was actually desirous ofmaintain
ing peace with Belgium, England and
Holland.
Mr. Gladstone informed the House that
advices from Berlin settling the authen
tcity Of the Times information regard
ing the alleged treaty between France
and Russia were hourly expected
The British minister at Berlin had tele
graphed that the dispatch containing the
proposition Of Napoleon embodied in the
reaty existed in County Benedetti's own
handwriting,
1t is now regarded rs certain that the
Emperor designs closing in on the Prus
slams between Thionville and Wessen
berg throwing the army under McMahon
on the German side Of the Rhine. This
army is composed Of three corps, com
manded by General Failoy, Donay and
Mcmahon. An attack will be made by
the Baltic Fleet on Starlsund, immediate.
ly north of Berlin.
TEXAS.
AUSTIN, July 26.
Reports from the frontier detail numcr-
Gus outrages in the country occupied by
Indians. Horses are carried off by droves,
and scores of families are abandoning
their homes, and, in many instances, are
reduced to destitution. Indians are break