The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1870-07-16
the higher sentiments of the Emperor.
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cr poNers OF Europe and in all cases has
received words ofsympathy. All she seeks
at Berlin and Madrid is to prevent political
complications. A dispatch recently for
warded to the Spanish Government by the
Duke Of Gramn'ont, and which was made
public to-day, says: "Frarce hopes that
Spain will enounce the only candidate for
the throne who is altogether disagreeable."
He recalls TIE services of thes French Gov
ernment in Spanish affairs ~ interdiciing
plots and arresting iavading Carljsts he
also urges the fact that France aided Spain
in the establishment of n provisional
government.
No answer has yet been received from
Prussia since the declaration of the Secreta-
ry Of Foreign Affairs in the Corps Legisla-
tif a few days ago. On the morning of
that day, however, a dispatch was received
from Prussia to the effect that the Govern
ment knew nothing of the candidature of
the Prince of. Hohenzollern to the throne
OF Spain.
A report~yhioh seems well founded, is
in circulation here thsa the AEussian Min
istcr of NVar has ordered all the general
officers 3f the Prussian army to their res
pective corps without delay.
The MemoriaF Diplomatique says: Ct"
French circular has been issued defining
the situation"
MADRID, June 1.-THE Discussion has an
article on the throne question to-day where
in Prince Hthenzollern's qualifications are
ndisputable. A beggar himself, he comes
to rule a nation of beggars.
PARIS, July S.-The Senate discusses
the Hohenzollern affair on the 10Th.
Nothing definite to-day from Prussia.
Olozaga goes to Madrid to nigE to en-
deavor to make arrangements satisfactory
to all parties.
The Ambassadors of Austria, England
and italy Conferred with the Government
to day. They seem favorable to France.
De Grammont received the Prussian
Minister to day.
Napoleon conferred to-day with Ministers
of War. Navy and Justice.
Two French army corps are ready for
immediate movement. Marshal Bazaine
commands one and Gen. LeBrun thCother
Marshal McAhhon will command the
army. q
Gen. LeBmnf has an important com
mand.
Count ~~'aletico will command the troops
operating against Spain.
Active preparations are progressing a
the seaports.
PARIso July 9.-One Of the many reports
in circulation about Prince Leopold, says
that he refused Gen. Prim's offer of the
crown twice, but his sister, the Duchess
of Flanders, induced him finally to accep
it. It is feared that if this should prove true
Belgium will be drawn into the conflict
A report has reached here from Madrid
that the Duke De Montpensier has ordered
his adherents not to oppose the Prince o
Hohenzollern.
The Pr, IS of Madrid is divided on tn.
qne-tion of Prince Leopold's candidacy 10
the throne. Epoca opposes his elevation
but at the same time complains of France
because she acts as if the Cortes was in M
wise engaged in taking care Of the dignit.
and interests of Spain.
Pueblo warns the country that this can
didacy may serve as a pretext Tor war be
Spain will be the victim. iberia fully ap
proves Gen. PRINTS policy.
Correspondence announces, by authority
that the Cortes will meet on the 20tl
of the present month. Temps gives notic'
that a demonstration will be made A Sun
day against all foreign candidates ior tn
cr0WM.
LONDON, July S.-The excitement herr
has been intense over the condition o
affairs on the Continent, bat there is a reac
ton Of sentiment to-day in consequence
ofthe convictio2 which has sprung up thN
war will be avoided.
PARIS, July 9.-All Cinnamon in Paris,
fearing the anger Of the populace for re
cent massacrcs at pekin, have carefully
kept within do4s. Owing to the Spanish
affair news from China has created littl>
sensation.
Washington News.
WASHINGTON, July Gin the legislative
appropriation bill a provision has been IN.
serted prohibiting the Court Of Claims from
| entertaining suits brought against the Gov
crnment by residents of the Southern
States, even though they can plead a resto
ration to all civil rights by amnesty OF
pardon. They must show afiirmatively
that they were always loyal, or they mus
go to Congress for relief.
The naturalization treaty with England
has been ratified.
HousE.-The tax bill, as amended by The
| Senate, was concurred in as regards in
come. =.a
Europe.
LONDON, July 9.-The following facts
rumors and additional opinions were gath
thered from many sources by telegraph 10
day.
Paris is considerably excited to-day by
the rumors that Prussia is actively arming
at all the Baltic ports,
The corps d'armee now operating agains'
the rebels in Algeria, under Gen. Wimpfen,
has been recalled.
The French Minister of war has ISSUED
an order to all generals commanding, re
curing them to report to the War Office
Immediately the condition Of the troops,
arsenals, ammunition, etc, in their respec
tive departments.
There is a great activity at Toulon and
other French ports On the Mediterranean
and a large number of transports are being
fitted out to bring home the entire French
army now in Algeria.
PARIS, July 9.--Circulars have been is
sucd recalling the commandants and al
officers and soldiers who are absent or
furloueh. s
Large quantities Of powder and wal
stores of ali kinds are being conveyed tt
strongholds on the eastern frontier.
The Government authorities of France
have in their possession plans of all thu
fortresses, roads, canals and other public
works in Prussia. ~
The Government has, taken measures ie
put the Garde Rationale and Garde Nabile
on a war footing.
Agents Of tie French Government are
now in Hungary purchasing horses and
hay for cavalry service.
PANS, July 9, s P. M.-There seems te
be no doubt that the Government IS IN re-
ceipt of the long expected answer FROM ths