Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-07-19
Staunto1 Spettatur.
Tuesday, July 10, 1870.
War in Euroue

The troubles which have been impending be-
tween France and Prussia, but which it was
hoped would have been amieably adjusted, have
eliminated in an acceptance of war on the
part OF France, in consequence of an insult of.
tered the French minister Benedict, by the
King Oh Prussia. 1t appears that the French
ambassador demanded of King William, who
was at Ems, an immediate explanation of his
intentions in reference to the Spanish throne,
which the King refused, and the minister was
dismissed, thus, as is interpreted by France, af-
fordlng casus 0elli.
The excitement all over Europe is intense,
while there seems to be an enthusiastic feeling
on the part of the two nations about to engage
in bloody confict-both appear to be ''eager
for the Fray
Should France prove successful the Napale-
onic dynasty will be fully established and France
extend her jurisdiction over the west bank of
the Rhine-an object long in contemplation,
while, should Prussia succeed, the Boufbons,
will, in all probability, be re-established or the
throne of France wish, DO doubt entertain
Gu ny many Vi tue cfo"nee o. lads of Europe.
ne o"oss'e mAi We d desperate one, both
powers pei.,s i1' prepared, each with large
s1N ""s"" .yently equipped army, armed with
'AS st approved weapons.
The peace of all Europe is threatened and 1t
will hardly be possible to prevent ''entangllng
alliances" where so many issues are involved
The news of the declaration of war when an
nounced in the House Of Representatives, was
received with applause on the floor and In the
galleries.
Latest War News.
Teleerams from Europe, in the papers OF yes
terdav evening, dated the 10th. state that the
Emneror Napoleon is expected to lead the army
in person, and by series of rapid movements
arrive at the Rhine before Prussia has complet-
ed her defence.
The Government was sustained IN Its budget
for war supplies by the Corps Leglslatlf to-day
by vote Of 246 to 10.
The King of Prussia arrived at Berlin on the
morning of the 10th. His progress from Ems
was continued ovation. There were over
100 900 persons assembled at the railroad sta
ton here to welcome him. He made short
ADDRESS W tuGul, say lug hO iOPSU why
be as enthusiastic and brave elsewhere. Men.
money arms, horses, &C., are offered him from
all parts of Germany. The French journals as
sert that the French Government, as soon al
the result OF the vote on the infallibility dogma
was known, signed an order for the recall of the
French troops from Rome. Rumors are In cir
culation to the effect that Russia and Prussia
are in strict accord in the struggle agains
France The Prince Imperial will 60 with The
Emperor to the Rhine. The French forces nov
on the frontier, are estimated at 900.
Last evening the artists of the various pleasure
gardens in Paris received permission to sing TIT
Marselaise The audiences in all cases JOINED
in, amidst immense excitement and enthusiasm
Last night many citizens called upon and con
graduated the Emperor.
Ali the bridges on the frontier between Bel
GUM and France have been destroyed SO tina
the territory of the former shall be respectee
The Senate votes to-day on the measures a
dopted yesterday by the Corps Legislatif; afte
which the declaration of war will be Officially
transmitted to all Governments in diplomati
relations With France.