The Van Buren press., 1870-07-26
The War in Europe,
PARIS, July II.
FRANCE.


PARIS. july II.
IL is rumored that an engagement has
taken place near Forbach, resulting in a
loss to the Prussians of three thousand
killed.
The French loss is two thousand killed.
As yet the report is traced to no reliable
source.
The emperor will issue manifesto to
the States of South Germany, assuring
them OF the good will of France.
The war feeling takes entire contro.of
the people.
Yesterday Duke Grammont, after leav-
ing the Senate Chamber, was greeted by
the crowds upon the streets with cheers
and plaudits amounting to an ovation.
Accounts from the Provinces yester.
day report anti Prussian demonstrations.
participated in by all ages and classes
with the greatest enthusiasm.
lie People Francdis, a ministerial or
gan, contradicts the report that the
French troops have been recalled from
Rome, and denies any intention to recall
them.
The government of Holland and Italy
will maintain absolute neutrality as be
tween France and Prussia.
The Noniteur thinks that, after all,
England is more uneasy regarding the
attitude of Prussia than Of France in re.
gard to Belgian neutrality.
Regiments are passing through the
streets to night on the way to the from.
tier. Great crowds are gathered on the
sidewalks and wildly cheer as they pass
No opposition to the war is manifest
ed
DEGREES have been issued creating a
fourth battalion for each regiment OF in
fantry and sixth squadron for regiments
Of cavalry
General Ante narre, who commanded
the national guard of Paris, has been ap.
pointed commander.in,c Of the lmpe-
rial guard.
The regiments in the barracks at the
Ecole miltaire have received orders to
march Monday.
Military posts in Paris, made vacant
by the departure Of troops. have been oc.
cupied by the Imperial guards.
All troops in garrison IN the central
department Of France have received or.
ders to depart for the frontier
Private subscriptions tor the army are
now opened all over France, and money
and other gifts are pouring in
Enthusiasm is overwhelming
A decree is published, calling upon all
tue members Of the garde rationale and
the garde mobile of the first three corps
of the army to report Immediately at the
chief towns of their departments in rcadi-
ness Tor active service.
A secretary of the embassy will start
to.night for Beflin to deliver to the Prus-
sian government an official copy of the
French declaration Of war.
Italy and Denmark assure the powers
Of their intention to preserve neutrality.
THE LEGISLATURE,
After the session yesterday, the Senate
proceeded in u body TO st. Cloud, where
they were received by the emperor and
empress,
M. Rouhcr, the President, said that the
Senate thanked the emperor Tor the per
mission to express to the throne its pat
riotic sentiments. a monarchial combi-
nation injurious to the prestige and sc
curity of France had been mysterously
favored by Prussia On our representa-
tons Prince Leopold renowned the
throne of Spain. Spain, who retains our
friendship, then renounced candidaturc
so wounding to us, Without doubt i'm.
mediate danger was thus avoided, but our
legitimate complaint remains Was ii
not evident that foreign power, to pref
udice our honor and interests, wished to
disturb the balance ofpower in Europe
Had we not the right to demand of that
power guarantees against possible re-
currence of such attempt.
This is refused, aud the dignity Of our
prince insulted. Your majesty draws the
sword. and the country is with you. eager
for the occasion you have waited for so
long But during the time, you have
raised to perfection the military organi
cation of France. BY your care France
is prepared Her enthusiasm proves that
Ilhc yOuI muJeoIl ShS WIZ h"s ''iN'"se
wrong.
Let our august empress become again
the depository Of imperial power The
great bodies Of State surround her with
absolute devotion. The nation has faith
in her wisdom and energy.
Let your majesty resume, with noble
confidence, the command Of the legions
he led at Magenta and Solferino. If peril
has come, the hour Of victory is near.
And soon gratifed country will decree
to her children the honors Of triumph.
Soon Germany will be freed from the
domination which has oppressed her, land
peace will be restored to Europe through
the glory Of our army
Your majesty, who recently received
proof Of the national good will, may then
once more devote yourself to reforms,
the realization of which is only retarded.
Time only is needed TO conquer
The emperor warmly thanked the pres.
ident and members of the senate.
GERMANY.
sAXoNY.
LONDON, July IL,
Tho troops of Saxony are in motion