The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-08-20
THE FEELING IN ENGLAND AND GERMANY
is universal in favor of these conditions

THE FEELING IN ENGLAND AND GERMANY
is universal in favor of these conditions
AN EFFECTIVE BLOCKADE.
Advices received here from Copenhagen this
morning inform us that the French blockade
of the Baltic ports has been declared effective.
Ten days are allowed for all vessels running
out.
ILLNESS OF THE EMPEROR.
A telegram received here to day from Brus-
sells reports that the Emperor is quite I'll with
symptoms of Intense Excitement He is said
to charge his missadventures to treason. This
story is forwerded as one of rumors of war, but
is generally discredited here.
A FIGHT THURSDAY.
Tue following is the latest from the seat of
war: There was fighting all day on Thursday
near Mars la Tour The latest French des-
patches are full of confidence ofvctory.
The following additional facts of Tuesday s
conflict has been received: A battalion of the
73l French regiment of line destroyed reg-
msnt of German lancers and capturing their
colOrs. There were several brilliant charges
made by the French in one of which General
Lagrand was killed. L. is reported that Prince
Albert, commanding the Prussian cavalry, was
killed outright, but this is not confirmed. AT
ter a close conflict the French occupied the
Prussians' position. 1t is said the French force
engaged numbered 100000. There was severe
fighting on the 18th near Gravelotte. The
Emperor IS still at Rheims. The ground be-
tween Metz and Verdun has been scene of
constant carnage since Sunday.
MEDIATION INTELLECTUAL.
The collective note of Austria and England
dissuading France from expelling the German
residents has been Intellectual.
Rome.
THE DOGMA OF AVAILABILITY.
PARIS, Aug 19.-Cardnal Autonett ad-
dressed letter to the Papal nunciO in Bel
GUM, saying the Holy See had heard that
some bishops think the apostolic constitution,
including the dogma of infallbility proclaimed
by the Ecumenical Council July 18th, is not
obligatory upon the church SO long as it is not
published solemny and officially by the Pope.
The Cardinal says every one should understand
that this view is an error. The constitution
was duly promulgated and the Pontiff con-
firmed it. 1t was advertised in all the usual
places and is binding on the whole Catholic
world without further notice.
dominion Of Canada.
DRY WEATHER.
OTTAWA, Aug 19.-No rain has fallen in this
region Tor more than two months, and the
whole country is as dry as finder.
TERRIFIC GALE
occurred last night. The destruction of life
and property is very severe.
FIRES.
Several wealthy farmers have been burned
out recently, losing from $4,000 to $4,000 Gill
mour's piing ground for lumber has been
burned with 100000 feet of lumber; loss $40,
600. The destruction of property by fire with
in twenty miles of this city is estimated at
about $800,O0
OTTAWA IN DANGER.
The city is in considerable danger from fire
HURRICANE.
QUEBEC, Aug. ia heavy hurricane, ac-
cOmpanied by rain, set in about o'clock this
morning, which proved very destructive to
property throughout the country. Some ship
ping in the harbor was damaged. The pilot OF
a vessel coming in was washed overheard and
drowned.