The New York Herald Newspaper, July 16, 1870, Page 5

- WAR IN EUROPE ‘French Declaration of War Against Prussia. “NAPOLEON IN A NIGHT COUNCIL Queen Victoria’s Appeal In- - » effectual. The French Minister Insults 5 King William. Count Bismarck on the German Trade Interests. Financial, Commercial and Neutral Reports from Europe. FEELING IN WASHINGTON AND THIS CITY. IN FRANCE, WNapeicon ia a Night Council—The Diylomats Uncertain in the Morning—Queen Victoria’s Appoal=The Emperor to the Germans. Paris, July 15, 1870. After the Council at the Tui leries the Ministers accompanied the Emperor to St. Cloud last night, ‘where the Council was resumed and lasted far into the night, ‘| bts ageerted that the Baron von Werther was on ‘the point of starting again for Ems yesterday when ‘the Prussian messenger arrived here with counter- orders. Marshal Randon has gone to Algeria to take com- 4mand of the province in place of Marshal MacMa- Bon, The Gaulots says the Minister of Austria to Berlin és now in Paris, and has had an interview with the Emperor. It ts reported that the Emperor received a espatch from Queen Victoria this morning mak- ‘tng a last appeal for peace, and a similar despatch ‘was also sent from London to the King of Prussia. A pfoclamation, it 1s said, signed by Napoleon, dias heen prepared for distribution throughout the ‘Gerian States as coon as the French troops have croaied the frontier, eft assures the German people ena | wars against Prussia, not against Ger man, and with né idea of conquest. An enormous -pamber of copies have already been printed. War Declared. Panis, July 15—8 P. M. ‘The Corps Législatif declared war against Prussia Gt ten minutes before two this afternoon. Panis, July 15—4 P. M. The declaration of war has been announced in the Corps Lé¢gislatif. The French Declaration of War—Napoleon’s Reasons, Pee Lonvoy, July 16—P. Mt. “The French declaration of war is based on the fol- fowing causes:— . First,—The insult offered at Ems to Count Bene- dettl, the French Minister, and its approval by the Frogsian goverament. 1 silond,—imme refusal of the King ot Prussia to ‘wompel the withdrawal of Prince Leopold’s name as ‘@ candidate for the Spanish throne; and Third,—The fact that the King persisted in giving the Prince liberty to accept the throne, The declaration concludes:—“The extra constitu- tional changes in Prussia awaken the slumbering eecollections of 1814, Let us cross the Rhine and ‘@venge the insults of Prussia, The victors of Jena @urvive |” @he Emperor’s War Messnge—“Gricvances” of France from Prussia. Paris, July 15, 1870, ‘The following 1s tiie text of the declaration made By the Duke de Grammont before the Senate to- day:— MeEsstRURS—The manner in which the country re- @cived our declaration of the 6th of July led us to commence negotiations with Prusela to secure her fecognition of the validity of our grievances. We ld not treat with Spain, whose independence we avé ho wish to trammel, nor with the Prince of lohenzollern, whom we consider to be under the ‘phadow of the King; nor have we advanced any ther grievance (than the candidacy of the Prince or the Spanish throne.) ‘The Prussian Minister of Foreign Afatrs opposed to us a determination not to receive our representa- ‘tion, pretending to iguore tne affair. We then ad- firessed ourselves to the King, who maintained that ¢ was a stranger to the affair, and that he could not tervene except as head of the family; but he avowed that he had instructed Bismarck, We could @ot accept that answer, and welemanded that the King should influence the Prince of Hohenzollern. Desistance (in the project) came from the quarter ‘whence it was least expected. We then demanded Ghat the King should give a promise for the future, hid moderate demand, made tn’ modgeate: terns we deciared to be without any reservation. The King declined to say that he would refuse in future ‘to interfere with the candidature, and he refused to @uthorize us to transmit to you the declaration that ‘he would in future oppose the candidature. He de- elared that he reserved to himself the right to con- “pider the circumstanees. Even after this retusal we id not break off the negotiations, but adjourned our explanations to you until this date. Yesterday ‘qo were apprised that the King of Prussia had nott- led our ambassador that he would not longer receive him, and to render the gupture more obvious he gave notice of his tion to the Cabinets of Europe. At the same tim ‘he announced that Werther might take leave and thatthe armament of Prussia had commenced. On ur part, we yesterday called out the reserves, and ‘wre have taken such other measures as the interest gud honor of the country demanded. A copy of ‘this declaration has been presented to the Corps Ségislatif by Monsieur, the Keeper of the Seals. The government asks @ vote of supplies and the call to @rms of all classes (owing military service). Parliamentary Action. Paris, July 15, 1870, The Corps Législatif has voted tie extreme de- @nand of the government, the left voting in the Megative, ‘The Insult. PaRis, July 16, 1870. An extraordinary edition of the Constituttonnet ‘announces that, in consequence of the “insult” of- ered to Benedettt, France accepts war, which Prussia offers. Feeling in Parle—Ready. Panis, July 16-3 P. M. ‘The excitement in the city is very areat to-day, oltizens, Rentes have advanced to 6sf. La Liberté reports that great bodies of troops Were put in motion last night forthe frontier and that tho Emperor will soon take the fleld in person, Panis, July 16 —Evening. The excitement in Paris is intense, Allied Protest. ‘Vigna, July 15, 1870, The governments of Austria, England, Italy and Russia are known to have presented at Paris urgent remonstrances against war, ‘The Neutrals. Panis, July 16—P, M. Holland will remain neu'ral in the struggle, ‘The belligerents have engaged to respect the neu- trality of Belgium, yet troops are rapidly concen- trating at Antwerp and other strategic points, The ‘specie and bullion in the National Bank, at Antwerp, have been removed to the citadel. An tissue of Paper money is announced. Austria professes neutrality unless a third Power intervenes, IN QxRmANY. ‘The French Minister Lmperione—King WH- Ham and How He was Interrepted—Bene- dott! Dismissed. Braun, July 15, 1870. The North German Gazetie has a despatch from £ms to-day giving the particulars of the withdrawal of Benedetti. It seems he accosted the King of Prussia while the latter was drinking the waters, demanding pe- remptorily “his intentions’? on the pending tm- broglio. He was therefore dismissed immediately. ‘The same paper says there is much activity at the Prussian ports, which are being put ina state of defence, The King returns here to-day. There is great excitement here, Parliamentary Approval. BERLIN, July 15, 1870, The Bundesrath of the North German Confedera- tion meet here to-day. The Prussian Diet is already in session. The chiefs of ali parties assure the King of their unqualified approval of his dignified and energetic attitude. A resolution was adopted according unlimited credit for the national defence, Count Bismarck on the Trading Interests. Lonpon, July 15, 1870, Count Bismarck has tasued a circular, which has been telegraphed in all directions, notifying Ger- man vessels to hasten to ports of shelter. The notl- fication, of course, applies to all oz¢an steamers be- longing to German ports. Prussia’s Position of Right, Lonpoy, July 15—Evening, It is reported that the Prussian government ttseif demanded of France the recall of her Minister, Count Benedettt, and that the European Powers yesterday united in a protest against the implaca- bility of Prussia, but without effect. IN. BOLEAND. army Preparation. O°" “Tue Magus, July 16, isto, J. R. Thorbeoke has been appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs in place of Dr. Roest von Limburg. Orders have been issued for mobilization of the army, IN BELGIUM. Great Powers Mediation Failed. BRUSSELS, July 15—A. M. The intervention of the great Powers for peace has been ineffectual. Napoleon will announce to-day the rupture of re- lations between France and Prussia and the declara- tion of war, s IN SAXONY, Royalty at a Stand Still. Berwin, July 16, 1870. Tne King of Saxony has abandoned his long planned tour, and remains at Dresden. IN ENGLAND. The War Declaration News~Intense Excite- ment—Scene in the Lobbies of Parlinment— Lovking to Belgium. Lonpon, July 15—P. M, ‘The doclaration of war by France against Prussia, although expected during the past two days, has created intense excitement in England. On ’Change there was great excitement at the close of transactions to-day. The lobbies in both houses of Parliament were filled with gronps of exclied persons, who were busily engaged in canvassing the actual situation and the probabilities of its results during the mect- ing of the members. There prevailed a general condemnation or France during the time: An extra-official expression by some of the mem- bers of the British Cabinet induces, incites it may be said, the belief that Engiand has perenmtorily prohibited, by protest, any military occupation of Beigium by France. London News in the Morning=The Bullionists Distrustful and Anxious—Advices from Paris—Napoleon Making Ready and On. the Qui Vive Generally. Lonpon, July 15—A. M. The news 1s more warlike again to-day, The feeling at the exchenges of Europe is one of distrus', and the prices of securities are generally at the lowest point yet reached. At Paris at half-past eleven o'clock last night the Bourse was excited and rentes fell to 67 francs. At Frankfort the United States five-twenty bonds closed yesterday at 88 against 06 a 9534—the usual price; and at the Lon- don Exchange this morning stocks and foreign se- curities opened flat and nominal at a heavy decline, The following interesting despatches, bearing upon the situation, have been received here to- eH Pants, July 14—Evening. It is reported on the best autnority that an angry interview occurred to-day between the Emperor and Prime Minister Ollivier, growing out of the latter's known disposition for peace. The Emperor violently denounced Oilivier’s efforts in this direction. ‘The movement of troops towards the Rhine fron- tier is incessant. Eastern France is absolutely alive with soldiers. Tho troops which have hitherto gar- risoned Paris have gone and the raw levies are slowdy replacing them. Ambulances and caissons throng the streets of the city on thelx route to the East Paris Constity; } that fener? Lg niet NEW YORK HERALD, SATURDAY, JULY 16, 1670. No opposttion to war ta manifested by any class of | The preparptions at the different naval stations are of a almilariy large scale. ft ts the general belief here that war will be do- clared. Fourteen fron-clads and frigates are ready to start from Brest and Cherbourg. Paris, July 15—Noon, ‘The Bourse is flat. Rentes, 65f. 60c. ‘There is great agitation nere, Many demonstrations in favor of wat were made by the people during the night. Crowds of students and others paraded the streets and boulevards shouting “Vive war,” “Down with Prussia,’ &o, Some persons who protested were hissed and in- Sulted. The police did not interfere. The crowd Stopped atthe Prussian Embassy and shouted in- sultingly. It ts asserted that the Prussian Ambass ador leaves Paris to-day. Mr. Disracli on the Crisis. Lonpon, July 15, °8 0, Mr. Disraeli, in the House of Commons, asked the government for an expression of its opinion on the Continental disturbances, He could not believe in the nineteenth century @ war of succession posel- ble, in view of our elevated tendencies and wide sympathies. Many causes of jealousy, discontent and distrust had risen between the two Powers and were now brought toa precipitate decision. Mr. Gladstone denied that there was any suMolient Ground for trouble, and added that the causes were unfit for discussion, Neither Power had declined fmendly intervention, He referred to the provisions made by the Congress of Paris for arbitrament; but belligerents were yet unwilling to accept tnem. He Btull hoped there would be an opportunity for a renewed attempt to mediate, which shouid be eagerly seized. * THE MATERIAL INTERESTS, Commercial and Financial Excitement. Lonpon, July 15—Evening. The excitement arising from the situation has been intense here all day. Business was at a stand- ‘till, and commercial quotations are quite nominal. People collected in groups in the strect and dis- cussed the news, After Change hours markets were generally firmer, and American securities wore steady, but prices nominal. On Change. Lonpon, July 15—1 P, M. Stocks and all securities are Nat and nominal, Breadstufls are excited and advancing, Lonpon, July 15—4:30 P. M. Consols closed at 915; for both money and the ac- count, American securities flat and nominal, United States five-twenty-bonds, 1862, 86; 1865, old, 86; 1867, 8534; ten-forties, 85, Stocks fat and nom- inal, Erie Railway shares, 16; U'nois Central, 107; Atlantic and Great Western, 24, . IN SPaiN. Local Politics Above All. Paris, July 14, 1870, The Madrid correspondent of the Stécle predicts that General Prim will be superseded by Sedor Zo- rilla or General de Cordoba. THE FEELING IN WASHINGTON. Official Announcement of the Withdrawal of the Prince of Hohenszollern as a Candidate for the Spanish Throxe—Reticence of Baron Gerolt, the Prussian Minister—Instructions to Prussian Consuls in This Country— Disappointment of the Baron at the Non-Suspension of the Navigation Laws. WASHINGTON, July 16, 1870, ‘The exciting war news from Europe was the sub- Ject of universal comment here to-day. Atan early hour information was received of the sailing of the French fleet, and of the announcement made in the Yar Was accepted by the matter with the keenest interest, and, as usual, predicted all sorts of Gréaatul results, including @ general European war and the overthrow of all the great Powers in that part of the globe. It would be dificult to determino for which side most sympathy was expressed, although nine-tenths of thé tainc®3 admitted that France was at fault in striking the tirat warlike Dlow. Bull theto ace masiy here who admire the pluck of Franc’, and Wiig nope slg may succeed in defeaving Prussia, righ. wrong, “* ) > a Baron Gerolt, thé Prassian Mintstét, has received quite a number of despatches from his government since the commencement of the difficuities, and has communicated copies to Secretary Fisk. The Baron belongs to the old school of red tape diplomats, who have a holy horror of newspaper men, and fear to say one word lest their government should con- sider tt @ breach of oficial etiquette. “I have nothing to communicate to the newspapers,” said the Baron to-night. “My government has not instructed me to furnish despatches to the news- papers, and I cannot give tuem’out.” Notwithstanding the punctilious style of the ven- erable Baron and his refusal to make public the contents of his despatches it ts ascertained that among the recent communications from his govern- ment is one instructing him to direct all the Prussian consuls in this country to warn their countrymen ofthe necessity of taking some steps to secure their vessels against depredations of the French Navy, The Prussian Government admits its inability to protect its commerce on the high seas, and as a precautionary measure has thusjwarned its subjects at nome and abroad, Baron Geroit has pre- pared instructions to all the Prussian consuls, in ac- cordance with this despatch, and will send them away to-morrow. The Baron is of the opinion that the first attempt of the French wil: be to cross the Rhin>, and hopes that all who do so wiil never re- turn. He does not pretend to predict the length of the war or the complications to which it may lead, but seems confident that Prussia will lose nothing by the contest. He regrets that Con ‘ress adjourned without adopting the recommendations contained in the President's message regarding tho necessity of suspending the navigation laws fora year, and considers that the American people will soon regret this omtsston on the part of the National Legislature, He believes the American people will wake up in a few days and realize that a very great mistake has been committed by its Congress in the haste and confusion of the closing hours. ‘The Baron was at the Senate for several hours to- day in consultation with a number of Senators, urging legislatiun with a view to protecting Pras- sian vessels pending the war between his govern. ment and France. The feeling manifested was eminently favorable to Prussia, and had there been more time there is no doubt some action would have been taken. The Spanish Minister called to-day on the Secre- tary of State at the Capitol and made to him the fol- lowing communication, which shows that Spain ‘will remain neutral in tie coming contest:— MADRID, July 15, 1870. FROM THE MINISTER OF STATE TO THE REPRESENTA- TIVE OF SPAIN AT WASHINGTON:— The President of the Council of Ministers has re- ceived from Prince of Hohenzoliern the following tel- egram, namely:— ‘On account of the complications which seem to rise out of tho fact that my son Leopold {s a candidate for the throne of Spain, and on account of the troubled situation which the late events .bave made for the Spanish people in placi them in a position where they are controlled by thelr nation feelings, and a8 I am satisGed that under such circumstances thetr aut not be as free and spontaneous as my fon hasbeen led to believe in consenting jo be a candidate, T withdraw him in bis own name. PRINCE OF HOHENZOLLERN. ‘The government, grateful to the Prince of Hohea- zollern for the justice he is thus rendering the Span- 4sh people, respect the important motives which led him to withdraw his name, and they consider that there is no more reason for carrying on the measures ‘that had been ed upon for the election of the monarch. ‘the éte will publigh this very day an order from tne President of the Cortes suspending the call for the session on the 20th inst., which was published in the Gazetie of the 9th inst. Communicate to the United States government the contents of this despatch. There is considerable talk to-night about the ne- Cessity of an extra session for the purpose of making some changes in the laws relating vo foreign vessels. A number of prominent Senators and high Officers of the moveroment have exoressed OS Fa 8 a SR a a aT aS a Sa SS Ee Ek SR eg She BE ee eee a a Rein SES ey pe pee ive gate faety fat neck, cused, at At was U opi ly any uation ever to donedt itself add to its maritime prosperity, tariff interest in the Senate prevented any action in regard to the calling of an extra seassion ; no ec- tion hug a8 yet been taken, though 16 is siated that the President is desirous something should be done, ashe feels that the coun will rey profit i more liberal commercial oe icy just now. Shoult circumstances or the interests of the count specially require it the proclamation wil be issued without hesitation. There 1s consid- erable uneasiness feit amonz members of Congress for fear that they will be called back much sooner than they expect. THE WAR FEELING IN NEW YORK. The Popular Pulse Quickened by the Smell of Gunpowder—What the People Think and Say—The Flurry in Gold and Among the French and German Steamship Companies—The Foreign Con- sulates—The Prussian Con- ul General and His Instructions. Since the Union army compelled the capitulation of Geueral Lee, with his disorganized and badly beeten forces in April, 1865, New York has been over- whelmed by no such tidings as those which flashed over the cable yesterday at noon, proclaiming that at ten minutes past two o'clock France had spoken for war. New York was filled with exultation. Despatches from Washington came pouring in an- nouncing that the. Napoleonic menace had been re, ceived in the House of Representatives with pro found sensation, ‘The afternoon papers discussed the position and crivis with Mippant periods, and men went around on the eve of A COSMOPOLITAN DISASTER with light phrases and feathery jokes, Singuiarly enough, the same joy that followed;Lee’s surrender in 1865 {8 mow preceding the gigantic struggle between the two mizhtiest Pow- ers of Europe in the summer of 1870, and this kind solicitude on the part of America for the misery of the quarrelling dynasties of the Old World seemed to be a sort of entertainment to those who read the voluminous despatches and cageriy watched for the latest intelligence, Setting aside that extremely small body of humant- tarians who always labor for peace, and the highly respectable body of broudbrimas, tuere is no doubt that yesterday's doings abroad were a subject of congratulation in most every household, THY LONG GLOOM OF FACES of 1861, when the pall of, war hung over tne young administration of President Lincoln, was nowhere tobe seen, An ocean separated America from the battle field to be, and people were happy—remark- ably contented. Upon applying the (nger to the popular pulse it was found to beat swifter than for previous years, and all themes, social, political and financial, were absorbed in the capillary suvject-of the French-Prussian contest. THE HUGE SPONGE OF AGITATION absorbed every soluble subject from men’s mouths, and the pubic at large belched forth a surplus of Martial froth, which has been accumulating since Grant became victor at Appomatox, “I, sir, am for France,” said an excited publicist before the Hgravb bulletin. “And I, sir, am for Prussia,” was the reply of No. 2, as he read the thrilling telegrams from Paris, Talk thickened. The nations were discussed, men argued about the military establishments of the con- tending Powers, and, as every third man one can meet on Broodway has been a brigadier general in the federal army, integers, decimals, fleld fortitica- tions and strategic movements were uot sparingly indulged, if Napoleon could have only taken advantage of the military agleqce developed yesterday before twi- light [a this city he couta Fanaa Prussia wrraovT ana, manitions, men or brains. The «rift of the popular current was for France. On a question of nationality, the people geuerally, in a feeling of bitterness to- ward England, and a feeling of admiration for the earliest ally of the Unived States and the nome of Rochambeau and Lafayette, sided with the second empire. Excited groups praised the military ardor of the French; ‘TILE GENIUS OF NAPOLEON IIL; bis bold, aggressive policy toward the inland powers; his hgughty demeanor toward Bismarck and King William; “Tis: distinguished capacity as a statesman and savant; his progressive and produc- tive rule in France, and his deflant masterly and uudacious bravery in the face of the combined powers of the continent; his carcer as @ prisoner in Ham, a5 an adventurer Jn Acroria, a8 a fitdal- dent of the repubilc, and dnally his suecess tn ag- -~"digung his own family were, all mentioned in Brun “Lemandags me e 8 spirit of com... uit Sympathizers with Pruss* Urged the talents of Bismarck, his diplomacy, his ti.""Ph over Austria, his glorious Sadowa aud the deter, WOatlon, pluck and expertness of the Prussian soldi“Y- Let the war cry, they sald, be “THE NEEDLE GUN AGAINST THE cHAssEPC™,” and then see who wins. It wasagreed on all skies that the conflict would be brief; that the engagement between the two armies would be general and decisive. At the news- paper offices the transatlantic events were discussed in all their bearings, and the advantages of the two Powers were duly canvasse!, In these quarters the tendency was to support Napoleon. Elacwhere—at at the hotels, mercantile houses, banks and public offices—all other subjects melted into THE IMPENDING CRISIS. The effect upon gold was studied to the minutest aws of finance; home insoey was con sidered as affected by the incom ng atengale, and tradesmen and importers, thongh they wished toread of and enjoy the great international prize fight, looked gium over prospective profits, and much preferred low rates on French laces ant Prus- sian fneries. ‘i Those who were bound for Europe by the stéamers sailing to-day were mad. They did not desire to enter a captivity on the ocean, and the President's. proclamation, printea elscwhere, put a dam, on thelr fine projecis. Trunks were left tially acked, and many sought therefuge of a crippled ope. The vestibule of THE FIFTH AVENUE HOTRL was crammed during the evening, and here again Pope ce as to the issue ran mad. Napoleon was the favorite. Among the lager beer saloons, and where Prus- slans most do congregate, of course verbose missiles in the German tongue were hurled at the crown of Napoleon. Some thought Prim was only Napoleon’s tool, and not a few expressed the opinion that Spain was a& paw, attached to the astute Frenchman's diplomatic wrist. A HERALD reporter called upon MARSHAL SHARPE to obtain his instractions from Washington as to neutrality, but up to a late hour none had arrived. Passing up town he called at the headquarters of the Department of the East, General McDowell com- manding, but the great butiding was deserted, and the General was at the Pequot , New London, resting on his arms. The sale of papers last night was incredible, and every one seeined to participate in the sensation of the day, which, since America and Europe are in close telegraphic communication, renders the con- flict @ matter of hourly interest in every American home, At the LIEDERERANZ AND ARION SOCIETIES hostile sentiments were freely expressed towards France, members declaring the defiant attitude of Napoleon to be @ ruse to infuse life into his dying dynasty and vigor into his crumbling government, Such an unholy cunning they believe wili be repelled by the Prussian hosts, assisted by the now ueutral Powers of Europe, Leaving the excitement around the HaRALD Build. ing yesterday afternoon to take -care of itself, @ HERALD reporter wenJed his way to Bowling Green, aud ascended the three fights of stairs which led to the cool chambers of the French. Consul General. ‘The Consul General himself was absent, but he was represented by @ very polite French gentleman, who In the most enchanting manner askea the reporter What brought him there and what his business was. RTER—I come from the New YoRK HERALD in search of informaiion, air. May I ask if you have been oMecially informed that your sovereign has de clared War against Prussia? OFFICIAL—No, sir; we lave no information here on that stibject except what we may hear on the strecte, Nothing oMcial has been communicated to us. What is the latest cable rumor? RePorrer—Well, the “rumor” says that Napoleon has made a formal declaration war, and that French troops have crossed the frontier of Rhine- Prussia. (Here the French gentleman his shoulders and smiled pleasantly, and the shrug and the smile said, much more plainly than words could speak, that he fancted the news was too aon to be true.) May I ask if you have not received some in- structious concerning of Cur sipping Interests in view of the possibility of having such @ War as this threatened one on your hands? OYFICIAL—NO, sir; no instructions whatever on that point. ifthis rumor be true 1 daresay we shall have instructions very : but uotil we do receive Official information we sRau continua to act as though nothing bad hanvened. 5 lait i RePorTse—Are you inany degree a) hensive as to the fate ‘of the French veasels tow on the ocean? Is there any danger that the Prussian navy may interfere with your commerce + OrriciaL—Ab, I cannot say as to that until we learn what course both nations will agree upon with to the respect due to peaceful commerce. iPORTER—Then you cannot tell me anything more than I know already? OrrtoraL—No, sir; perhaps not as much. With a low bow in acknowledgment of this very Frenchy compliment the reporter retired, twisted himself down the three tights of gwinding stairs and directed lus footsteps to the office of Oelricas & Co., agents of THE BREMEN LINE of steamships. Here he found a very civil momber of the firm, who stated that he had no private intor- mation on the subject of a French declaration of war against Prussia. He thought it quite eaten but be did not think such a war would t the veasets or trade of the German Steamsh!p Company, sogeninny his own line, to any great ext nt. ven if the present announcement were true, he Was of opinion that tt would be in contravention of the law of nations to assail the mercantile marine of an enemy until afver suiicient notification had been given. At allevents the American pubilc need be under no Spprebension @! present, The Bremen vessels carried the United States mails, and the Washington government would be sure afford a8 much protecuon to such vessels as though they were American vessels sailing under the American flag. The President of the United States bas, by @ special message, request von- gress not to adjourn until such action is taken as will compel vessels carrylug the United Siates mails to be respected and allowed to pass unmolested by the war ships of hostile countries. Even if A FRENCH WAR SHIP SEIZED A GERMAN steamer, the Frenchman wouid be obliged to deliver the American mati and all persons and things Ame- rican at their destination, whatever he might do with the captured steainer, However, the repre- sentative of Mosers. Oclricls & Co. did not think it would come to that at all. Even ff it be true that war really has broken out between the two nations, 318 more than probable that two such enlightened Powers a3 France Prussia will Come to some pote whereby the Aflautic steamships wil! be wou to make their regular trips and piough thelr Way over the ocean of civilization u: turbed by ‘the bi des of calmen-of-war. Tue steamer Herman, of this (the Bremen) line, will leave this port io-day in the usual way, WI ORDERS TO DETAIN HER ARE RECEIVED from the company before the hour of satiny, It is possible that such orders may be intercepted as they cross the Continent of Europe and beiore they are committed to the a (which means, of course, mopoed by tne French ofticials); but the Hermann will sail anyhow, and the Messrs. Oeirichs had ful: confidence that she will reach Bremen in safey. The reporter next proceeded to the ofice of the burg-American line, across the strect, Here he found the officials as much tn the DARK AS THE FRENCH CONSUL GENERAL or anybody else. No advices were received from Euroye on tne all-absorbing topic. The Hamburg s.eamers carry the United States mail, and the agents of this cemiciany also are firm in thelr reliance on the protection the American government, which must be @ great consolauon, The silesia will sail on Tuesday Wiless countermanded meantime, A visit to the ofiices of THE FRENCH LINE OF STREAMERS which ply between New York and Havre found the agents of that company belind the age in the mat- ter of news from Europe, like the others, The Hven- ing Telegram had furnished them with ali the infor mation they possessed on the war question. One of their steamers, the Lafayette, now lies at her dock in this port, and will sail tnia day week for Havre, coniident that Uncle Sam will protect her from North German cruisers. The next interview took place at the handsome chambers of ‘THE PRUSSIAN CONSUL GENERAL, and the reporter was politely shown into the pres- ence of that courieous geniicman, He stated that he had good reasons for not believing the cable despatch announcing the opening of hostilities be- tween France and Prussia. He had that morning received A TELEGRAM FROM THE PRUSSIAN EMBASSY at Washington to caution Geruan vessels againet leaving this port until Turther orders, The Consul General telegraphed back to ask if hosillities nad yet commenced, but. up to that time (five o’oclock ¥. M.) he had received no reply. With regard to the German vessels now on the ocean, or about to sail from this port, he feit no uneasiness whatever, He did not think the armed vessels of France would take an unfair advantage of German merenantmen, Such semi-barbarous acts were practised by England When she was able to claim supremacy on the ocean, but that was many years ago, and her bad example would not be imitated by the more en- lightened nations of the European Continent, who are now strong engugh to make aes TT UN ONAL LAW 6h this point mofé humafié gad civilized than a land did tm her day of supreme Rowen, France, he felt bound to say, had taken a vi vanced posi- tion in the proposed treatment of vessels engaged in trade and. commerce, and he did not think the French Emperor wou'd now recede from go credit- able a stand on this question. He hoped the time was not distant when merchant vessels would not be molested under any circumstances, and he would not be surprised if the two greatest natious in fu- rope seized on this opportunity to establish AN ENGIGHTENSD PRECEDENT witn respect to mercantile marine in itme of war that mast be followed by other contending nations hereafter. Even Russia, at tie outbreak of the Cri- mean war, had greatly Improved on tho rather unfair practice of Mgiand, Russia allowed the merchant vesseia of her enemies to pass unmolested for six weeks after the declara:ion of hostilltigs, gad during that time many merchantmen of the Powers (ccoomgen re rg ae aed disoha: heir cargoes, ship) othe ni remy allenged by the Russian authori- : 3 way ogan unc! ie, Kyowing ch TEE PUDLIO MAY ae BAY ae h regard to the French aud Germa: faite high seas or lytug in foreign ports, ‘Ar all events,” conciuded the Consul General, “L feel Pree certain that no rellabie sntelligence bas Yopn pe, eoaved heve ¥ebe’? i Fl ay AT oem. WALL STREET. he denizens of Wali street are something of the Salamander order. ‘They foam and rage aud worry each other wiih the same heartiness during the dog days as when the mercury 1s at zero, Yester- day was a sample ot this, Between Sirtus, Bis- marck and Napoleon, sun heat and war fever, one may readily imagine the seething mass of humanity on “the street” was in fine cool order, Like wolves on the prowl, gamblers apd speculatora in this delectable neghborhood scented prey afar off, snd in anticipation of a rich feast from the panic which was expecied to follow the declaration of war petween two of the greatest Powers in the world, they thronged both the Gold and Stock Ex- change witb DECIDEDLY BOVINE PROCLIVITIES. At the opening of both boards the financial atthos- phere was considerably clouded ani everything foreboded # squill of the most serious kind. “There were a few angry puds and everything brightened up again, The failure of tne “bulis” to send up gold to @ panic altitude by the aid of such a lever as ua Huropeun war, which was always successful with vhem before, crested much astonish among the oo Some of the knowing ones ehook their jeads and said that there was no use in aliempiing to creute a panic even at such a cr.sis, as OUR NATIONAL CREDIT WAS’ TOO STRONG and on too substantial a ioundatton to be disturbed by any outside influences, ye are @ young, vigorous nation, seli-su taming and tied, and we have shown onr ability to incur and to pay off debts of the most stupendous magnitude. va were ridiculed and sneered at at first by our ccusing across the water for the huge debt which we under- took, but when their astonishment at seeing us in five oears pay olf, not only the interest, but a re- spectable portion of the principal of this debi, bad sibsided, our credit stood ut the highest and inost flattering point. Thus even the news of war be- tween two such Powers ag France and Prussia has not succeeried in creating more than a ripple ou (he plagid suriace of the financial waters. A MOE STRIKING YROOF of the stability of our national scarcely be given. At midday ao financial squall seemed imminent. But the storm was robbed of all its terror imply because it was expected. Had the fatelligence burst im suddenly the result would have been en- tirely different, and Wall street aght have attained @ state of soda water effervescence. As it was, how- ever, the ‘‘buils” pranced under false pretences, and their spasmodic efforts were fatiguing to themse!ves, considering the state of the tempcratare. Candidly, the attempt to run up gold was A DEAD FAILURE, and the would-be panic makers cluwed the cud of bitter disappointment—in fact, they lunched on It; but their appetites were remarkably poor. The Gold Room was perfectly prepared for tie news, and the yellow ore shook itself from the drowze ane took # lazy strolli—no more. Perfectly inde- Pendeni of the situation gold kept still, having, by Way of variation, only risen to 116%. How very different was that from the excitement created in 1866, when, during the war between Austria and Pri goid went up rapid!y from 130 to 168, nearly forty per cent, But the induence of foreign nations upon this country Were then more powerful, and the ople here were much more sensitive in regard to ropean warfare. Now, however, the stabiilty of American fAnances under the circumstances have clearly been manifested by the comparative indiifer- ence with which the Warlike action of foreign power bas been regarded, credit could NATIONAL DEBT te of $120,000,000 a year, in ad- ery cent of interest. This ana other important facts were evidently well understood on the street, and moped the healthy tone of affairs was but little disturbed. To be sure there was eigherrct str... i) 6 vi there “wes of “old 7 agita v 1s being paid at tl dition to payii with, wich mllonaires. ‘and. pauraes icl 0] are Taming. tn ane Jerxing Ehrdnes of soarcey the vance af cee a oe gee ees strange though fa ‘cirounstance, pena THE MILITARY LEADERS. Commanders of the French Army. Of the French commanders the most conspicuous are Marshals McMahon, Oanrobert and Bazaine, who will undoubtedly have the principal commands. Marshel McMahon, a descendant from @ family of Irish nobles who lost their all tn defence of James TL, and remained tn France after the final overthrow of the Stuarts, began his military carece’ during the war with Algiers in 1830, particularly distinguishing himself in tne assault of Constantine. The reestablishment of the empjre in France found him a brigadier general and a devoted adherent of the Emperor. The Crimean war established bia repu- tation as a soldier, At the head of the division formerly commanded by General Canrobert he stormed and captured the Malakoff—one of the Most brildant feats in modern warfare. Following the war with Russia came that with Austria in Italy. In the campaigns of 1869 be again distin. guished himself by the celerity of his movements and the skill he displayed in handling his men. Toe his ability and dash were due the great vie- tory of Mageata, and as a reward for his ser- vices Napoleon created him a Marshal ef France and Duke of Magenta, There is noe in the French army a more dashing offf- cer than Marshal McMahon. A close student of the military mancuvres of the first Napoleon, he believes tn sudden and rapid marches upon the enemy. Marshal Oanrobert ia, if anything, better known a8 & soldier than Mershal Me- Mahon. Like the latter, his military career began in Algiers, and he first distinguished bimeelf in the assault on Constantine. Subsequently, placed in an independent comman::, he defeated the Arabs in three campaigns, in the last of wnich he displayed great military skill in the disposition of hts forces, ‘When Louts Napoleon was President, Genera! Oan- robert was one of his aldes-de-camp, and aided in carrying out the coup d'état, Sent to the Orimes m command of the First division, he participated im the batile of the Alma, where he was wounded by a splinter of shell, which struck him im the breast and hand, After the resignation of Marshal Sc. Arnaud Canrobert took command of the Army of the East, and at the battle of Inker Man greatly distinguished himself by his per- sonal valor. He led the famous chatge of the zouaves, during which he was slightly wounded, Bad health compelied him, in May, 1855, to return te France, on arriving tn which country the Emperor treated him with marked distinction. During the Franco-Itallan war of 1809 he won fresh laurels by his heroism at Magenta, while at Solferino his famous movement in aid of Marshal Niel turned the seale of victory in favor of the French. For these services he was made a Marshal of france. General Canrobert is one of the most heroic men in Europe. La every engagement in which he has por ticipated he has, wiih almost reckless courage, ¢x- p ded his person to the enemy. As @ consequence ¢ is immensely popular with his men, Marshal Bazulue is well known to the le of the United States. He first distinguished himself tn Africa and subsequently served with credit in the Crimea. Duriug the Italtan campaign be remained im Frauce on home duty, In 1862 he was placed in command of the French expedition to Mexico, and succeeded Marshal Forey m the supreme command. In the sister republic he greatly dis- Unguished himself, considering tue number of men at ‘ths disposal, and for his services he was created Marshal of France in 1864. Marshal Bazaine bears the reputation S eed one of the most stra- tegic minds in the French army. ‘here are several other French of estab- lished reputation, who will, no doubt, take active art in the contest. Count de Palikao, General de joyon, General Lebceuf andCount de Montebello are sxlirut officers. Marshalls Baragudy d’Hilliers and Randon are each seventy-five years of age, and wilh probabiy not take the Held. Comme nders of the Prassian Army. Excepting the brief revolutionary struggies of 1848, the first Schleswig-Hoistem war of the same year, the second war of 1864, and the brief but deol- sive struggle with Austria in 1866, Prussia has bees engaged in no armed conflicts since the downfall of the first Napoleon. Asa consequence of this long interval of peace the present Prussian generals have not made as great- military reputation as their French opponents. Nevertheless, during the war with Austria they displayed considerable ekili, their manoeuvres and. combinations being carried out with complete success. ‘The leading mind tn the Prussian army is said to be General Count von Moltke. He saw active fleld service with tue Turkish army in 1839, where he ob- tained great experience. In 1858 he was appointed Chief of Staff of the Prussian army, and to him is atiributed the plan of campaign against Austria in 1866. For thishe had been bene I preparati years before, and after the declaration of war directed the campaign with, as already stated, sig: 1 success. Or the other Prussian commanders the. Prince Royal, Frederick William, and. his brother, Prince Frederick Charles, commanded the two princtpal armies caring the War, and won reputations by celerity of their movements. General Steinmets also distinguished himself. None of the others we~ conspicuous, sisbongt Generals Manteffel. * ed and one or two others are regar* , aarstein, of ability. General d’Alrans!** «ed 88 offi skill also, It ts imporst! -veh is an oMoer of nerals in anyor’ ue, however, to place these ius far, de .vet of merit, because they have, ability "--we fothing to indicate their military - _« veyond the prompt carrying out of the or- were Of General Moltke, who ts dndou! the ablest commander in the Prussian army, THS WAR FEELING IN SAN F2AN€I,CO. aN FRANCISCO, July 16, 1870, “evar between France and Prussia The prospects 01 », ~ 1Ohange to-day. @ was the absorbing topic ou = pasciae pr excitement prevailed among the — 2 2%, French residents. Wee The Consul of the North German Confederation has been notified to caution German vessels against French naval suips. Several of the latter are now between Paname and San Francisco, Three German ships are now at Portland, Orezon, and one here. Ten are also on the way to this port. Died. Dvryga.—On Friday evening, July 15, ROBERTA, infant daughter of Willtam H. and Bertha Duryea, and granddaughier of R. P. 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