The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1870-07-23

will be friendly Prim has written letter
TO Napoleon. England will be neutral
Rome, the Key of the Mediterranean, is
under French control.
The French army are singing the air Of
the Marseillaise Universal enthusiasm
prevails.
WASHINGTON, July 19-Baron Gerolt
officially communicated to the Secretary Of
State the following telegram:
Berlin, July I9, 1870
Baron GeFOlt, Washington
For your guidance l have to say that
private property on the high seas will be
exempt from seizure by his Maiestys ships.
without regard to reciprocity
Signedl BISMARCK.
The French Minister called upon the
Secretary of State to day, and verbally in
formed him that bis Government would
respect the treaty of Paris.
New York, July l9.-The Germans in
this city held meeting last night. The
most intense Prussian sympathy was ex.
hibited. Speeches were made proposing
prizes for bravery of the Prussian regi-
ments.
The committee stated that the working
men would offer prize of $4,000 and q
flag to the first Prussian regiment that dis
tinguished itselfin an engagement.
A committee was appointed to see the
President and Secretary of State in relation
to protection to German shipping.
A rumor that Russia has declared in favor
of Prussit creates much joy among the
Germans.
Berlin, July l9.-Last evening King VII
liam made q speech to a great numbe2of
the people of Berlin who came to congratu,
late him. He said he was not responsible
| for the war that has just broken oak He
might personally be passive under outrage,
but Germany, even from beyond the sea,
had spoken. Sacrifices were certain
Prussia had been spoiled by her rapid
victories in two wars, and perhaps a worse
| fate awaited her now. He, however. knew
/ what to hope from God, the army and
people.
The French proclamations, for the pur
pose of exciting the people to revolt, have
been distributed in Hanover.
The Liberte publishes statement to the
effect that General Changanier Will proba-
bly, be appointed Minister of War, vice
LeBoufe, who takes command in tie field
Paris, July l9, 2:3O p. m.-Up to this
time no skirmish has occurred between the
hostile forces
Hasse De Armstadt withdrew her agent
from Paris to day.
There is nothing certain yet about the
departure of the Emperor for the scene of
war. 1t is not likely he will set out for the
front till everything is ready for active
/ operations.
Several Prussian agents in this city who
were suspected of plotting and distributing
money, have been arrested.
The MarseaIIaise appeared this morning
for the first time in several weeks 1t was
promptly seized.
Prince Napoleon is expected here tomor-
row. 1t is said he will receive command.
New YoRK, July I9.-The TTTbunes
London special this morning says that
private letters from Paris represent pros
pect of serious trouble between France and
England. The French Government is fur
iOus at the tone of the English press, and
threatens to refuse all applications from
Englishmen for army passes.
/ Certain members of the House of Com
mons held meeting yesterday to consider
the propriety of holding a large gathering
to express sympathy for Prussia, and prom
inent members have written letters approv
ing the project. The workingmen propose
holding a similar meeting. The feeling in
London against France is intense, and it is
the universal belief that troops have been
ordered home English Colonies, and have
been concentrates in anticipation of the
present war. Great Britain has now ct
home depots $4,000 troops, and can muster
about 100000. There is great activity in
the navy. 1t is reported that secret instruc-
tions have been given to the French officers
that the troops shall divide all the land they
conquer