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Show PROCLAMATION To the Fre:r.:!i! Austria Convenes a Special Session of the Reiohstadt. FRANCE PMO KS5 W- Snii? Ai-sny cf ::o,000 , Men io; Prussian Troths on t?i DSNEIARS HAS D2CIDSD err was. Napoleon will Ecclaro a European Eu-ropean Rgputlio in tho Event of a Coalition Against Him, '.V W . AUSTRIA .MID RUSSIA! VcMrnl Vt'a(clifi:l ! J'.nf-rl-uul ;r.Ji:;t7 her Army Tin: imr.s t; rr (-cupelled TO Vl'siVY. . --, ;; cnvi.-. SuT.sburrr. - . Tl-.e rni;;!ttr- have 1v.rncd tlie .--t'M' i-nd nf the Lrid.ci? ' uncotinrr ihi-: ehy nidi Kiel. tiibl:iC' th-: 1" ,-i i i iivr pr;eiair..uion ' the luir." i'u;- the !ro;'! of j 1'ntkv; 'Frcn'ii- ihere are in the I tuo uiuioii.ii Ji"ii..,' i iinvr viohuoJ and ! ficitfl'J, prf?:e- it eif irreii?b'y aiwvo S oihor ;:kiT' 'ii-. :md &);.; i:.-i:' j y v tho sin j oso t' diivoutij ! the destinies of the nation; one of theso decisive hours has now arrived for France! Pru-da, to whom we have given evidence, during and since the war of ISOo. of tlie most eonciiiatory disposition, ha-; held our good will of no account and has returned our forbearance for-bearance by encroachment?. She has aroused distrust in all quarters, necessitating necessi-tating exaggerated armaments, and has made of Europe a camp where reign disquiet, and fear of the morrow. A final incident has disclosed the instability instab-ility of the international understanding understand-ing and shown the gravity of the situation situa-tion in the presence of her grave pretension?. pre-tension?. Prussia was made to understand under-stand our term-. They were evaded and followed with contemptous treatment. treat-ment. Our country manifested profound pro-found displeasure at this actiou, and quickly a war cry resounded from one end of France to the other. There remains re-mains for us nothing but to confide our destinies to the chance of arms. We do not make war upon Germany, whose independence we respect e pledge ourselves that the people composing com-posing the great German nationality shall dispose freely of their destinies. As for us, we demand the establishment establish-ment of a state of things guaranteeing our security and assuring the future. We wih to conquer a durable peace based on the true interests of the people, peo-ple, and to assist in abolishing that precarious condition of things when all nations are forced to employ their resources in arming against each other. The glorious flag of France, which we once more unfold in the face of challengers, chal-lengers, is the same which has borne to Europe the civilizing ideas of our preat revolution. It represents the principles, princi-ples, and will inspire the sole devotion of Frenchmen. I go to place myself at the head of that valiant army which is animated by love of country and devotion de-votion to duty. Ttat army knows its worth, for it has seen victory follow its footsteps in the four quarters of the globe. I take with me my son, despite his tender years, who knows the duties which his name imposes upon him; and he is proud to bear his part in the dangers of those who fought for our country. May God bless our efforts, A great people defending a justcause are invincible." Paris, 2-1. The Emperor will not leave for the front for a few days. The French agents in the South German States have demanded their passports. Vienna, 21. The Austrian lteich-stadt lteich-stadt hai been eouvened in extra ses-don, in order to take the measures necessary to preserve neutrality. Loudon. 2.'-!. An intrigue between Ilese and France is suspected. The Paris imperial guard arrived at Nancy to-day. Paris, 24. The Patrie says a dispatch dis-patch received from St. Petersburg has the following intelligence. The Czar has addressed a note to the French government to-day. He regrets the precipitate measures taken on both sides, and that an opportunity was not allowed Kussia and other powers to act iu favor of peace. The Czar, whije regretting the calamity of war, will remain neutral so long, as the iu'ucrests of llu?sia do not suffer. London, 21. Baron Von Buest, the Austrian prime minister, has issued a circular to the Austria a ministers abroad, in which he says that Austria will preserve an attitude of neutrality, resisiins every overture to participate. We should be imprudent, if we are djsii'Oas to remain masters of our own destinies, to omit any measure tending to fruaranifo tranquility to the European Europ-ean powers. Paris, 21. The army of South tier-many tier-many is ordered to Cua North. The Prussian army goe9 South. Denmark has decided on war. Hungary Hun-gary aho goes with France. The Emperor's Em-peror's proclamation to the people has made a profound impresci.m. London, 21. The yacht Baan'Jw was spoken in kt. -13 north, long. 30 we-t. In con.-equcnee of the attitude of Austria towards Bavaria and Prussia, England lias resolved to make preparations prepara-tions for putting her army on a war footing. 'The Channel squadron has received orders to get ready to proceed to sea. to unite with the Mediterranean I ---qua iron at Gihraher. to form a fly- I ii!g squadron under the command of j Admh'id llonneiiy. A special fivm Berlin to-day, an-' an-' noiuK-es that passenger traffic on the railways ceases to-morrow. The reserves" re-serves" are bring pushed forward. The i army i in exeellent. spirit s and full of I coniiderKv. Palis, 2. The bent is ixce-ive, I several deaths by sunstroke. The nmnicip".! council has reted three I hundred th-utsand frane t.- th war ! f -rd. t.V.srh h i.ac tsvu sent to tue Cal-i- ; not pf Cepe-Ldiagon to take do steps ,! ut:ti! the arrival hi die Danish wa'.-wi of French fievt. A portion of the French Algerian army has arrived at Lazarriles to the front. Madrid, 24. The Chinese emoassa-dors, emoassa-dors, in view of the trouble in China. sent to Paris yesterday inquiring if they would be well received if they returned re-turned there. The answer assured them of a friendly reception. London, 24. The Lancashire mills will soon run half time. Paris, 24. The journal official of Austria says the government having exhausted all means of mollifying Napoleon and preventing war, has resolved to observe a Btrict neutra ity ; but, at the same time, will keep up a careful watch for a chance for peaceful i settlement. Russia expresses determination determi-nation to use all means of limiting the theatre of war and abridging its duration. dura-tion. The Queen of Prussia, on leaving the Rhine provinces for Berlin, issued a farewell address to the inhabitants. She says she has lived twenty years amongst them and experienced nothing but their attachment and devotion for the King, bis children and herself. She would willingly stay, but sacred duties call her elsewhere. The enthusiasm enthu-siasm of Germany is the voice of God. Her sufferings in the past and the blessings which have followed them for half a century warrant confidence and trust in Him for time and eternity. London, 24, 4 p.m. Up to this hour no news has been received of any engagement en-gagement at the seat of war. Prussian vessels are cruising in the Channel and North Sea to intercept supplies of coal for the French fleet. The bank of Frankfort has loaned five millions of dialers of deposit, with American stock as security. Berlin, 24. The only written document docu-ment Prussia has received from France since the beginning of the Quarrel, was received at Berlin on Tuesday last, and was the declaration of war. It de clares the Emperor of the .trench is obliged to consider the proposal to elevate ele-vate a Prussian prince to the throne of Spain as an attack on the security of France. The Emperor says he is forced to consider the declaration of Prussia to teserve the right to be governed by circumstances as equally menacing to France and European equilibrium and particularly as it was rendered more significant by the Prussian communication communica-tion made by Prussia to the cabinets of Europe, giving an account of the refusal refu-sal to receive the French ambassador. The paper concludes: The French government gov-ernment therefore is taking steps for the defense of its honor and injured interest; in-terest; and having adopted all measures mea-sures which circumstances render necessary, ne-cessary, considers iuself at war with Prussia. London, 21. A dispatch via Paris to-day is received, dated Forbach,-Depa'rtment Forbach,-Depa'rtment of the Mosello, 23rd," which says the Prussians were repulsed at Carling,and a reconnaisance on Prussian Prus-sian sod has been made by the French troops. Berlin, 21. Italy has -issned a proclamation pro-clamation of neutrality at Florence today. to-day. Demonstration? in favor of Prussia Prus-sia were made iu Milan, Padua and Genoa. London, 24. 1'ianoc aahore3 to the policy of treating neutral shipping the same as iu 1S54, no regard being paid to the Paris convention. Frankfort, 21. American, bonds are strone at 77. Coblents, 24 The Prussian force from Saarlouis crossed the French border bor-der ou Saturday to make a recomiui-Fanee recomiui-Fanee iu the direction of Stavott and Metz. After prooeedins some distance they encountered the oui-posc of the enemy and had a slight skirmish with a force of French chusseurs. The Prussians retired leaving two men ou the field, ll is believed that the French lost ton or twelve killed. It is confidently confi-dently stated the Prussians are' strengthening Coblentz ouly with the intention of making it a base of operations, opera-tions, and that they intend to throw a force down the line of the Saar and carry an offensive war into I ranee. Dublin, 24. A great demonstration was made here last night in favor of the French. A meeting of 60.000 was addressed by prominent men. London, 2. A special correspond- ent writes from Metz, under date of the 21st, that three ccmys have b.-c-n formed around that city. He wii m1 lowed to inspect Tort Si Quentin under the guidance of an officer, and fuli information was firni.-hed him. The fort is to be i-ompk-te J in twenty-j twenty-j four hour. Sixty esrnon are beir.r I placed in position. The ditches and casemates ire homo proof. Ine ':ar-I ':ar-I racks and tverytLirs eotmectei with the fortress--! ar constructed ona:i ! immense s-.'iii?. The work U no: -i-! tiued to ee;, '.:d Met! are:y ; thut ; 'dace was jufhciondy l'rt: f.id 4 : 're: I but to protect a va:,t rneampojenl ke i I the pre-ent or ive shelter to a beaten army. The fact ti-i the Wilis wvre commerced a moota sgo is e.ear prooi j of how France has been preparing for an offensive war at the first opportu- j nitv. There ars two forts at Si. j Quentin. commanding the broad valley of the river and the approaches to the town. The guns of tnee forts can play with tremendous effect on any enemy that may advance through the valley to attack the town: while in the ! valley there is ample shelter for a r whole army, guarded ou one side by the guns of the town and on the other by the guns of the fort. The officers at the fort did not expect to leave far the frontier in less than three days. A captain in the Piussian engineer ccrps had just been arrested in the fort as a spy. Marshal Bazaioe was in Metz. Horses belonging to the members of his staff were kept saddled and standing stand-ing before the hotel, but no move had yet been made. Great difficulties were experienced in petting supplies forward, not only from Paris but from the country coun-try about Metz, all the horses belonging belong-ing to the inhabitants having been seized. Even the meat and vegetables are beginning to fail. This indicates that the French movements may be somewhat delayed. A correspondent writing from Paris says Prussian troops passing through the Black Forest toward Basle in detachments de-tachments had been stopped by the .Swiss authorities, who have an observation obser-vation corps of 20,000. Gen. Mt-Mahon's head-quarters were at Strasburg. A strong French force was massing to prevent surprise through Voges de Fils. Troops were pouring into Strasburg from Bisancon. Everything Every-thing indicates that the firbt great blow will be-struck in the vicinity of Strasburg. Stras-burg. A great force has ahcady arrived ar-rived at Strasburg, all of which had been transported by railroad. A French frigate had been despatched despatch-ed to the Scotch Coast to recruit sea men from the fisheries. The French war office is taking extraordinary precautions pre-cautions to preserve secrecy. The t ureau chiefs are prohibited from holding hold-ing intercourse with persons outside, all instructions proceeding from the minister of war and not through subordinates. sub-ordinates. A special dispatch from Paris to the Daily JS'ews, dated Saturday last, says France is resolved to force Denmark into hostilities against Prussia notwithstanding not-withstanding the determination of the Danish Cabinet to remain neutral. A French fleet will soon appear before Copenhagen and make a movement to overthrow the ministry aud save the Danes from Prussia in spite of them-solves. |