The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-08-04

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semi-ofiicially contradicts the rumors of a
Prusso- Russian alliance, and states that
there is no foundation for such a report
The following cable correspondence has
taken place between Secretary Fish and
Mr.. WashburBe, our Minister In Paris:
DEPARTMENT OF STATED
July Is, 1870.
To E. B. Washburne, U. 5. Minister, Par
is:
The Government and people of the Unit
ed States depepd upon the German steamers
running between Bremen and HAMBURG
and New York for postal communications
with Europe under the arrangements made
with the United States Post-Oflce.
Inquire whether, in the event of a war
with North Germany, these steamers will
be exempt from capture, and report by Ca
Bile. (Signed)
HAMILTON FISH.
To Secretary Fish, Washington:
German steamers not exempt from cap
ture except those now at sea ignorant of
war, which may enter French ports.
(Signed,)
WAsHBURNE Paris.
Received 30 p. NJ July /, $780,
The Declaration of War.
BERLIN. July "a. The only written docu-
| ment which Prussia has received from
! France since the beginning of the quarre
reached Berlin on the 10th July. and was
declaration of war. 1t declares that the
| Emperor of the French is obliged to consid-
| er the proposal to elevate a Prussian Prime
to the throne OF Spain as an attack on the
security of France, and he desires Prussia
1 TO disavow the scheme. This Prussia reftL
| sed to do, reseFSiBg the right to be govern
ed by circumstances.
The Emperor says he is forced to consid-
ef this determination as equally menaeing
| to France and the European equilibrium,
and particularly as it was rendered more
| significant by a Prussian communication
made by Prussia to the Cabinets of Europe,
| giving an account OF the refusal to receive
the French Ambassador.
The paper concludes: The French Gov
eminent, therefore. is taking steps for its
4 honor and injured interests, and, having
adopted all measures which circumstances
render necessary, considers itself at war
/ with Prussia"
LONDON, July 23.-As Austria is not arm
ing the belligerents begin with about a
4 quarter of a million of men each. The
/ French have already been made soldiers by
/ their recent service in Africa. while the
Prussians are mere militia. France puts
an army in the field Prussia only an armed
people.
BERLIN, July 22.-The King of Prussia
has rendered to the King of Bavaria his
/ most heartfLl thanks for the prOmptitude
and spontaneity with which he acted in
moment of peril to Germany, by contribute
| ing to her relief. The Legion sent by Ba-
varia has been Incorporated into the Third
| Corps, which is under the command of
Prince Frederic Carl.
Adyices have been received here to the
| effect that the Prussian troops have retired
/ from their position between Luxembourg
and the Palatinate, and are now massing be-
| tween CoblentZ and Mayence.
| LONDON, July ga Tyne collier, arri
| ing at Newcastle to-day, reports having
| been fired upon by French cruiser Mt sea.
BERLIN, July 22.-The North-German
Lloyd to-day announce the suspension of
the steamer service to America.
| PARIS ,IulV 22-The MOniteur ministerial
organ, in its issue to-day, says it is not true
that Spain has concluded alliance with
| France. Spain will remain neutral.
| The Emperor delivered the following adj
dress to the Corps Legislatif.
MEssEURs / experience great satisfaction
OH the eve of my departure for the army, in
being able to thank you for the patriotic
cooperation you have given my govern
ment. War is legitimate when it is made
with the assent of the country and the APP
| probation of its representatives. You are
| right in recalling the words of MOntesquieu.
/ The true author of a war is not he who de-
| clareS, but he who renders it necessary. We
have done all that depended on us to AVOID
it; and i may say thai the entire nation in
| its irresistible force has dictated our reSdu-
| tiOns. / confide to you, in parting, the En-
press, who will call you around her should
| circumstances require. She knows how to
| fill, courageously, the duty which the posi-
ton imposes. / take with me my son. Hewill
| learn in the midst of the army how to serve
his country. Resolved TO pursue with en-
| ergy the great mission cOnfided to me- /
| have faith in the success of our arms, for /
know that France is standing behind me,
and that God will protect US.
PARIS, July 24.-The following proclama-
ton to the French people has been issued
by the Emperor:
FRENCHMEN There is in the life of a.
people solemn moments when the national
honor. violently excited, presses itself ir-
] ric oh oil 9TH int efc
and applies itself with the single purpose of
directing the destines of the nation. One of
| those decisive hours have now arrived for
| France. Prussia, to whom we have given
evidence, during and since the war of 1866,
of the most concilhatory disposition, has
| held our good will to no account, and has
returned our forbearance by encroachments.
She has aroused distrust in all quarters, ne
cessitatihg exaggerated ornaments, and
| has made Europe a camp where reigns dis
| quiet and fear OF the morrow. A final incl
| dent has disclosed the instability of the in
| ternaIiOnal understanding, and shown the
| gravity of the situation. In the presence of
| her new professions Prussia was made 70
understand our claims. They were evaded
and followed with contemptuous treatment.
/ Our country manifest profound displeasure
| at this action, and quickly war cry re-
sounded from one end of France to the 9TH
/ er.
There remains for us nothing but to con-
| fide our destines to the chance of armes-
| We do not make war upon Germany. whtse
| independence we respect. We pledge otr-
selves that the people composing the great
| Germanic nationality shall dispose freelyof
their deStines. As for us we demand he
establishment of u state of things guarn-
| teeing our security and assuring the futile.
We wish to conquer a durable peace. based
on the true interests of the people, and to Is
sist in abolishing that precarious condition !
of things when all nations are forced to en- |
ploy their resources in arming against each |
other.
The glorious flag of France, which We |
once more unfurl in the face of our challtn- |
gers is the same which has bore over Eurtpe |
the civiliZing ideas of our great revolution. |
1t represents the same principles; it will |
inspire the same devotion. Frenchmei, |
go to place myself at the head of that Viii |
ant army, which is animated by love of |
country and devotion to duty. That amy |
knows its worth, for il has seen victory oil |
low its footsteps in the four quarters Ofthe |
globe. take with me my son. Despite |
his tender years he knows the duty his |
name imposes upon him, and he is proud to /
bear his part in the dangers of those who |
tight for our country. May God bless oar |
efforts. A great people defending just /
cause is inyincible. NAPoLEoN.
PARIS, July 22.-Prussia proposes that /
the Baltic be made neutral sea, but France |
refuses.
PARIS, July 27.-The Emperor has given
orders to treat prisoners with the utmost |
humanity.
BERLIN, July 27.-The Correspondents
to-day prints the text of treaty offeredby |
the French Emperor to Bismarck. Units /
comments, the Correspondence says that /
the Emperor waived all opposition to The /
German unification, provided that Russia /
would abet the French acquisition of Lux
mbourg, and the reduction of Belgium.
The minutes of the proposed treaty are in |
Benedeti's autograph, are preserved in the |
war Office at Berlin. Before the war of |
1866 between Russia aud Austria, Napoleon |