Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-18
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
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JULY IS, 1870.

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The armies Of both nations are maFchins III
immense columns towards the Rhen'sh frontier
The French troops are reported to be concen-
~trotiup at Metz, a tow in the Moselle Depart
mept, twenty miles from the Belgian line, and
the Prussian troops are, by the same authority,
stated to have crossed into France and occu-
MED the village of Si,rk, which is directly on
the division between France and Belgium.
There were rumors last night in Paris OF o
battle having taken place at Fcrbach, a small
town close By, but they lack confirmation.
Both in Prussia and France the utmost excite
ment exists, and the troops, as they pass
through for the front, arc greeted with wiz
enthusiasm, The French Senate visited the
Emperor at St. Cloud yesterday, and Rouher
addressed him on the subject of the popular
support given to bis actions in declaring war to
preserve the balance of power. Hing William,
in reply to the Hamburg Chamber Of Com
merce, SAYS that the war is forced on Prussia
and that she accepts it. The English govern
ment has as yet received no official adviccs OF
the declaration of war, but the tone of the
public prints is decidedly in favor OF Prussia.
Denmark and the Northern Duchies sympa.
tbizs with France, and Spain announces her
neutrality. A despatch from Rome states
that there is considerable fear there of an
attack by an Italian revolutionary army, and
at Florence yesterday an enthusiastic anti
French meeting was held. The Bavarian amy
is mastering, and so also is that OF Belgium,
but the latter announces neutrality. The state
ment is made and then contradicted that the
French troops have been Withdrawn from
Rome.
The following is the address of the French
S.~.k 49, Ero~oror. go nnonorobiool
combination injurious to the prestige and
favored by Prussia. On our representations
Prince Leopold lenounoes the throne Of Spain.
Spain, who returns our friendship, then re-
nounces the candidaturc so woundiog to US.
Without doubt the immediate danger was thus
avoided, but our legitimate complaint re-
mains. Was it not evident that a foreign
power, to the prejudice of our honor and
interests, wished to disturb the balance of
power in Europe? Had we not the tight to
demand of that power guarantees against the
possible recurrence OF such an attempt. This
IS refused, and the dignity of France is insul
ted. Your Majesty draws the sword, and the
country is with you, eager for and proud OF
the occasion. You have waited long, hut
during this time you have raised to perfection
the military organization Of France. By your
care France is prepared. Her enthusiasm proves
that, like your Majesty, she will not tolerate
wrong. Let our august Empress become a
depository of the imperial power. The great
bodies OF State surround her Majesty with
their absolute devotion. The nation has faith
in her wisdom and energy. Let your Majesty
resume with noble confidence the command OF
the leRions he led at Magenta and Solferino.
If peril las come, the hour OF victory is near,
and soon a grateful country will decree to her
children the honors Of triumph. Soon Germa'
ny will be freed from tho domination which
has oppressed her, and peace will be restored
to Europe through the glory OF our arms.
Your Majesty, who so recently received proof
vi the national good will, may then once more
devote yourself to reforms, the realization
of which are only retarded. Time Is only
needed to conquer" The Emperor warmly
thanked the President and members Of the
Senate