The Portland daily press., 1870-07-25
REPULsE OF A PRUssIAN FORCE.

Sklrn1Sh with force OF Frencn chasSeurs'
The Prussians retired, leaving two men on the
field. 1t is believed that the French lost ten
or twelve killed. 1t is confidentaly stated
that the Prussians are strengthening Coble-
metz only with the intention of making it
base OF operations, aud they Intend to throw a
force down the line of the Saar and carry an
onenslve war into France.
ARRIVAL OF TROOPS FROM ALaIERs.
MARsEILLEs, July 23-Yesterday large part
ria arrived here on transports accompanied by
numerous volunteers from Rabyles. They
were greeted with the greatest enthusiasm as
they marched through the streets of the city on
the way to the front.
DESTRUCTION OF BRIDGE BY PRUssIANs.
STRAsBoURG, July 24-Yesterday afternoon
q Prussian force on the Baden side OF the river
6lew up the eastern end of the Bird &c connect
Ing this city with Keh
IA PROSPECTIVE EUROPEAN REPUBLIC.
NEW YORK, July 24-The Herald special
the Emperor will proclaim republic through
out Europe it cOabaton is formed against
him. .sf -
:. PRUSSIA Is THREATENING DENMARK.
Guns are being placed upon the Notifications
of Paris.
SHE DECIDES ON WAR.
PARIS, July 23.-Demark has decided on
war. She will wait until the French fleet en-
ters the Baltic
HUNGARY FOR FRANCE,
Hungary is also for France. The Emperor's
proclamation to the peple has made profound
impression.
VIENNA, July 23.-The Austrian Reichsrath
hos been convened in an extra session to take
measures necessary to preserve neutrality.
OFFICIAL DECLARATION OF NEUTRALITY.
LONDON, July 23-Baron Won Beust, the
Austrian Prime Minister, has issued a circular
to Austrian Ministers abroad He says if I'M
successful in sparing Ercope bloodshed and
Austria the most serious consequences indis-
pensable to a war between two powerful ma
tions, we desire at least to mitigate the violence
OF that war; Therefore, Austria will preserve
the attitude of entire neutrality, resisting every
overture to participate. We should be impru-
dent if, masters of Oupown destinies, we omit
any measure tending to guarantee tranquility
to European people.
PARIS, July 24.-The Official Journal of Aus
tra says the government having exhausted all
the means of modifying Napoleon and pre-
venting war, has resolved to observe strict
full watch for the chance of successful settle
ment.
Spain.
THE CHINESE EN- SASSY.
MADR ,, July 23.-The Chinese Embassa-
doris now in tbs city have sent a dispatch to
Paris asking whether in view OF the recent
massacre of the French in China they would
be well received. The government promptly
forwarded reply assuring the Embassy Of
kind reception.
Holland. ..r
THE AMERICAN FLEKT
FLUsE &c, July 23.-Admiral o. S. Gibson
has taken command of the European squadron
of the American navy at this port, relieving
Admiral Radford. The Franklin returns home
and will be replaced by the Ply
mouth as the flagship of the squadron. Tie
Juniata will be the flagship until the Plymouth
arrives when the former will proceed to South
amptOn.
Belgium.
PERFIDIoUs PRUssIA-vIRTUoUs FRANCE.
BRUSSELS, July 23-The correspondent of
the Indedendent Beige, writing from Metz,
says the whole country swarms with Prussan
spies. Prussia seems to be eager to pay for all
Information touching the movements of the
French. France, however, not through pride,
but from wish to maintain the frank charac-
ter of the war in harmony with its object, de-
clines to avail herself of any such Information.
Rome.
DEPARTURE OF PRELATEs.
ROME, July 23.-The last of the prelates
who have been here at the Ecumenical Coun-
ell are leaving the city. 1t is said of them,
they came as shepherdt and leave as sheep
well shorn. ~ . : 81
.rr ANNOYING PUBLICATION. v1.r-
A pamphlet ascribed to Archbishop Kenrick
Of st. Louis, entitled, "What has passed in the
Council" made its appearance here TODAY
and causes profound Sc ssation. A formal
complaint has been lodged against 1t signed bv
Cardinal Legates and other dignitaries
Great Britain.
MAIL MATTERS.
LONDON, July 23.-The steamship Caledonia
sailed for New York to-day with the mails
which were intended for the Tariff.
NO FIGHTING YET.
The Atlantic cables are very much crowded.
Telegraph dates have been received. from Paris
up to noon to-day. No fighting has yet oc-
Cured.
THE YACHT RACE.
The yacht Dauntless was spoken on the 18Th
in lat. 43 N, long. {; w.
THE ARMY TO BE PUT ON WAR FOOT. &c.
In consequence of the attitude of Austria
towards Bavaria apd renewed rumors of the
warlike attitude of Russia, England has re-
solved to make preparations to put her army
On war footing. The channel squadron has
received orders to get ready to proceed to sea.
Its destination is to unite with the Meditar-
ranean squadron at Gibraltar to form a flying
squadron under command of Admiral Hornby.
who he's been t,legraphed at Valparaiso to re-
turn to England Immediately.
NO FIGHTING YET.
LONDON, July 24-Up to this hour no news
has been received of any engagement at the
seat OF war. Prussian vessels are cruising in
the channel and North Sea to intercept sup
plies of coal for the French feet.
The Bank of Frankfort has loaned 5000. eco
thalers on the deposit of American stocks as
security.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.
The manufacturers in Lancashire district
will soon be put upon a short time system.
Jones, who murdered an entire family at
Uxbridge two months ago, was last evening
sentenced to death.
The oat crop of Ireland is this year the heav-
lest ever known.
The plate and Jewels of Prince Leopold have
been brought to England for safe keeping.
DEMONSTRATION III DUBLIN.
DC3L.N, July 2.-Great demonstrations
Were made here ]: It night in favor of the
French. A meeting of 10 persons We ad-
dressed by prominent Fenians.
Cuba.
RIDICULOUS STORY CONTRADICrED.
HAVANA, July 23.-The reports that the vol
unteers in Remedies had assassinated forty
two citizens. and that the women of the city
were obliged to work on the streets in chain
gangs are pure inventions. Nothing of the
kind he occurred and American merchants
protest earnestly against the falsehood.