The New York Herald Newspaper, August 2, 1870, Page 4

tw New YORK HERALD, TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 1870.—TRIPLE SAFER “THE EUROPEAN MIM, War Despatches to the 20th of July. Vast Preparations and Movement for the Struggle. Speeches of King William and Napoleon. Earls Russell and Granville on the Crisis. Where the National Duel will be Fought. NAPOLEON'S ALLEGED PREMEDITATION. Germany a Ucit from Serlin to Calcutta. ‘The European mail at this port yesterday suppited the following history of the great war struggle be- tween France and Prussia, reporting the progress of the movement almogt to the very eve of the first skirmish. It was @ mighty preparation for a mighty and grand event. We publish to-day Napoleon's reply to the French legislative war addresa, with the speeches of King William of Prussia and of Earis Russell and Granville on the crisis, The new tostru- ments of war and the topography of the seat of the first conficts are also given. Germany, as wiil bo geen, Was routed universally from London away to Calcutta, India, PRUSSIA. Wing Willtam’s speeches on the War Crisis. ‘The foliowing is the speecn in fail of King Wiliam on opening the North German Parliament on the Toth ult.:— HONOR D GENTLEMEN OF THE PARLIAMENT OF THE Nourd GERMAN CONFEDERATION—When, at your meeting, | bale you we.come trom this place in aie Of the allied governments, it Was WIth Joy gratatade that 1 wus able to bear witness to the fact Lnat, by the help of God, success had rewarded My sincere efforts lo meet the wishes of the people @nt (he requ coments of civilizetion by avoiding any Giturbauce of the peace of Europe. If, uotw.th- Band. ng this assurance, the Menace and tmininence of war have now laid upon the confederate gov- ernments the duty of calling you tw geiher for ao extraordinary session, you as Well as ourselves will be animated with Zhe conviction thai the North German Coniederaiton has labured Lo improve the patioual forces, not to fmperu, but to afford a greater prutectiou to univer. Bal peuce; and that when we call upon this nauonal army lo de.eou our independence we only obey the Youndates of honor aud duty, The candidacy of a German Prince jor the Spaiish throae, both with the benging forward aud the w.thdrawal of which the couiederare goveramenis were equally uucon- cerned and wilch oly inverested the North Geran Confederation in 60 ‘far as the government of a frienaly country appeared to base upon 1s suceess the hope of uc\utrmg lor &@ sorely tried peopie a ie ge for w reguar wud peace.ul goverument, af. jorded tue Emperor of the French @ pretext for a | casus deli, put forward in & manner loug since unknown ‘in the aunais of diplomatic iter- courso and adherea to afier the removal of the very ee itself, with the disregard for the | Bpoplers right (o the biessings of peace of which the istory of & sormer ruicr of France affords so many | ulagous eXamyples, if Germany im former cen- uries OLE Wi si@uce Such Vivialions Of ber Myhts @nd of her honors, it was only because in her then divided state -he Knew not her own strength, ‘To- Bay, when (ie uke of inteliectual and righitul com- Muntiy W.icu began to be Kult togetner at the tue ol tie wars of liberation, join slowly the diferent German races; to-day that Germany's argument leaves no longer an openiug to the enemy, the Ger- Mannation c uiains within tiself the wil and the fens" to repel tue renewed azgression of France. G is not mirogance that puts these words ia iy mouih. the comederate governments id myself are acting Witu full consciousness that socory and defeat ave in the hands of Him wo @ecidés tue ute of buities. Wiib @ clear gaze we ave meusured the responsibilty woich, beore the judgment seal oo God and of mankind, mast fall pon him who drags two great und peace-loving coples—both equaliy enjoying aud desiring tbe essing of a Christian clyilization aud of aa In- preasing prosperi!y—ati are calied to a more wholo- Wowe rivalry than the sauguinary confiiet of arms. ie thosé who hold power in France jave, by preconcerted misguldance, found means io work upon the legitimate but pxcicable national sentiments of our great igi boring people for tue Lurcherance of personal fre rests aud the gratification of passions, The ore tne conlederaie goveruments are conscious of iving dope ali our honor and dignity permitced to reserve to Enrope ihe blessings of peuce—ana the re indubltavie it shail appear to ail minds that he swor:? bas been thrust iuto oar hands—so much he more coni.dently snail we rely upoo the united il of the German goveruments both of the North Bnd Soats, aid upon i bie love of country; and so ouch the more conudently we shall fight for our fight awainst the violence of foreign invaders, in- Bsmui a8 We pursue Lo other object than the dara- Die eat. blishment of peace in Europe. God will be with us, as He was w.th var forclathers. Previous to the delivery of the speech, on the ar- rival of the members of the Federal Council, Dr. Simeon called for cheers for the head of the North German Confederation—an appeal wileh was thrice frantically responded to. ‘The King read the speech in a firm volce, but dis- played at several passages much emotion, and was Otfen interrupted by vociferous cheering, especially when he spoke of the no longer divided Germany—a remark that was understood to allude to the co-ope- Fation of Bavaria, The other passages most cheered ‘were the ones referring to the peace-loving German people and the misguidance of the French nation. At the close of the speech Baron von Friesen, the Saxon Minister, called for cheers for King Wiliam, ‘which were repeated over and over again. As already reported briefly by can.e telegram the ing of Prussia received an address from the Beriin ‘Town Council, on the 18th of July, thank- ng his Majesty for having repelled “tho uheard of aiiempt made upon tue dig- iy aud indepeudeace of the nation,” and asserling hat France having declared war against Prussia, ‘every man will do bis duty.” The address says Bhat, “however desirous Germany night be to carry Dut the work of peace, no sacrifice willbe consid Bred Wo heavy WO Oppose the pres°nt rapacious x fuck upon (he Ludependence of ibe Fatheriand., Pru ia enters, in ULisvu Wild Germany, Upon & War to dich she has been provoked by foreign arrogance.” The King la reply expressed his gratitude jor tue entiments Contained in the address. aud said:— § God knows {am not answeravie for thie war. ‘The de- ud semt me I could not do otherwise than reject. My piy gained the approval of ali the towns aud provinces, (bi xpreanion of whic I ba:@ received, from all paris of trom mapa resiiing beyond t ‘aich was given me here on Friday iast aut ide and contdence. Heavy saci iices will my people. We have been renaered unao- wi demanced 01 Bustomed to them by the quickly-gained victors the jast two wars, We aitall uot get oll a0 cheaply ; but I know what I may expect from my army sad rom those now hastening to jolu the ranks. ‘The Instrument sharp und cutting. Theresuit fs 10 the hands of God. { now xisu What! may expect trom those wuo are called jon to alleviaie tue wounds—the pains aud suiferlacs which In cunciuaion 1 beg yeu to express my sincere auks to the citizene (or the reception they have givea ine. | At the termination of the King’s address the As- bly, With great enthusiasm, shouted unaul- sly, “Loug live the King 7 po Koply to the War Cail—Tho Nation Ready. ¢ The Berlin correspondent of the London Times, iting on the 17th of July, declares that the Ger- jans Will meet their enemics in a spirit becoming ie Magnitude of the stake. Te says:— iver to the incessant provocations of the French vernment, they have been thoroughly warmed to ue Work in hand, Since 1340, wien M. Thiers asked for tho Rhine .rontier, they bave by ali the successive overnments of France been treated as a people hose poiitical Msiyningance must be prolonged at any cost, if France was to be happy. ‘They have doug paticutly endured the taunts and the wrongs ¥ndicied by their neighbors. As is thelr habit, they ld not much complain, while unable to secure re- dvess. Ol! late they had boped that in their steady progress towards unity they had already become foo formidable to be wantonly attacked. They ere alsy tuo confident in tie civilized spirit of ue age to esuppos@ a nation like the French ould resort to bloodshed to provent 116 neigh- 018 from arranging thelr own cuncerus, Seeing hat they have been mistaken in both these assump- ous, they feol that a day of reckonlog bas come apd ik do their duty with a will, 28 proud a {riolle men they are resolved to avenge te pust O40 nieke the futaré secure: as peaceful, industrial vd collivated eitwens they cannot help looktu OB We egine Keeiaby” pp Beir sroulers upon barbarians preparing for wrazzia. One deter- mination to ward off ant punish ths onus sin pre- vails in all parts of Germauy. in the North it ts a stern desire for action; in the excitable South the feeling is @ more Hery one, and, if not universal, 1¢ Pervades such @ vast majority of tne people ua to MMpo @ «ll but absolnve Bleace upon the Ultramon- tanes, the republicans and ote faccions of the and. Union party. Whatever remembrances of 1866 may Dave been lingeriig im men’s minds they are now submerged in & common hatred of the insulting foreign ry. Carred away by the current, the Bava rian, Wurtemberg and Balen governments have already announced their formal resolution to stand wih Prussia aud jolu the Northern Coulederacy for better or worse. Te enthe army 1s being mobilized. It comprises 815,000 Ine, 309,000 reserve and 330,000 Landwebr, to whlo1 must be added 80,000 Southerners at tie low- est computation, All these figures, giving agraud tutu of 1,025,000 men, re; resent drilied and pract ced soldiers, effective and ready for service, The eaul- maves on paper are much higher. ‘The declaration of war hag taken Germany by surprise. Therscan be no doubt that the Prench, meditating war for some time past, have secretly pusvel their arma- ments. They will, therefore, be sooner ready than the Germans, and, it 18 expectec, invade this coun- try in several columns before a sumicient deience can be prepared. Thanks, however, to the excellent army bee ea of Germany, this advantage will not last long. I am prevented from entering into deta:is, Even if not forbidden by law a proper re- spect for the safety of the country would restrain me from imparting military intelligence at the pres- ent stage. he new Pras sian (Cross) Gazette of last evening announces thatthe King bas appointed the Crown Prince of Prussia to the commad-in-chief of the South German Army. The Cross Gazette adds that this appolniment tsa proof, not only of how highiv important the King considers the post, but also of the most satisfuctury fact—never doubtea by Prus- sia—that the offeusive aud deicnsive aillance would be faithfully a ihered to i 4 ail the South German States, A Cologne despatch says the Prussian troops ere pocrta ne the Rhenish provinces belonging (0 Prussia, i the public builaings and even the churches are converted into barracks. The Studentsa. A correspondent writing from Bonn on the 16th of July, sav8:— Last night more than 1,010 students, being the entire number in the town belonging to the University here, presented themselves before the authorities and asked that they might be instanily enroiled in the defence of the country, Public feel- Ing is serious, but firm. Men, women and children are devoted to the defence of the Fatheriand.”” Street Scenes in Berl (Berlin (July 15) correspondence of London News. The exclioment here has become intense, and il character serious, Some houses in the West End to- day have begun to display ft The crowd yester- day evening at the corner of Unter den Linden and Frederick street was enormous, and the broad streets were everywhere filled in a way which hardly per- mitted the numerous carriages fo pass, ‘flrs morn- ing a similar scene was enacted in the eastern parts of the town tn the neighborhood of the Bourse. Numerous family manne are already taking place to make arrangements for “the great war.” The feclings one hears expressed everywhere have for their ovject net ony the Freach government, but the French people. They must be put under tute- lage. This is the generai cry. The newspapers cali Paris “a lunatic asylum under an ignorant Italian doctor, who knows po other remedy but biceding.’’ Prussian Plan of Campnigo. {Berlin (July 15) correspondence of London News.) The plan of the campaign is openly spo: en ot even by such as really ought to know something of it, But tis 8 always the case here, and can hardly bo Otherwise, Where the voluntary co-operation of the whole people is expected, It consists In a si nuita- neous advance of the wiole army, without the re- serves, towards the Krench frontier, Tie four main railroads leading from the Elbe to the Rhine will then be altogether stopped for private traitic during the days destined to ile conveyance of troops. It issupposed that each of tieso ratlways can con- vey 20,000 soldiers a day. ‘the locomotives and wagons returning next day, 20,000 ayain ray be conveyed on ihe same railway the third day, when they will have coliected at the stations in the East, or will have been echeloned along the line. ‘Thus the 240,000 men of the North German army, now 10 E obrge on east of the Rhine, will be on ihe banks of that river the f.th day alter the commence- Meut of the movement. ‘the reserves will follow as tuey come in, Wich, in Prussia, is very quickly. The Landwehr, this time not destined to act on the Aggresaive, will fll up the gariisons. Thus the ad- vance from the Rhine, which will be crossed at ments, made partly by the French. Trarbach boas's & rudued case. erected In the seven\h ceatury, aud dis..anctied to 1634 by the Preoch, ‘Traben, on the table laud above whioh are traces of the fortidoation of Montroyal, constructed by Louls XLV. in 1636, and levelled in 1497, in pursuance of the treaty ot Ryswyck. Cochen, wiih its ruined castle, frequently t nanted by the Archbishops of Trevea in the lour- fecnta aud sixteenth centuries, and above it, on an eminence. the buildings of a former Capuchin monas- tery. Brodenbacn, ciose to which is the Kbrenberg, Bitinted on au isolate] peak, “the finest ruin op the Moselic;” and Alken, an ancient borough, connected by walls aud towers wth the oid castle of Thurant above, bulit oy Count Paiatine Heinrich in 1.07. It Was besieged, 1246-8, by the Arcabisbops of reves and Cologne, when the porated are sald to have Consuted 600,000 gallons of wine, Cob!entz 13m guilivently situated at the c nduence of the Moselle and tie Khine, Its the capit 1 of une Rhenish province of Prassia and the seat of the civil and miliary authorives, its population numbers 27,112 taclusiye of & rrisoa of 4,185 men), of whom 8,762 are Protestauts and 416 Jews, This 1s exclusive oi Eprenbrettatem, which 18 on the opposiie side of the Rhine. Cobientz was a forilited place in the time of the Romans, bv whom it was named ConLucntes, t possessed, however, Hite importance till tho establishment of the Knenish Towns! Confederation, In the Thirty Years’ War tt was besiewed and gar- risoned by Swedish, French und luperial troops py turns. In 1688 the town Was nearly destroyed by French caunon; but it successfully resist d all ihe attacks of the besiegers under shal Boutlers, ‘The French Look it, however, in 1794, exacted a con- trivution of 4,000,000f, and made it the capital of the departments of the Rhine und Mosetle. On January 1, 1514, the allies compelled the French to evacuate the town, and the following vear 1; became Prassian, Without st p- Ping to cescribe the architectural features of the Place, we come xt once to the ramparts, of which & good view ts obtaiied from the draworidges, Tae Karihaus is on tho right bank of the Moselle, and its fortifications consist of Fort Alexander on the suiumitand Fort Coustantine lower down, on th. site of au ancient Carthusian monastery. The Petersburg rises up beyond the Moszile Bridge and is crowned by Fort Franz, which communds the town, the roads to reves and Cologne uad the in- vervening pluto, Two smailer outworks right and lett of che principal fort and connected with it by subterravean passages, aud a third in the plain near Neuendorf complete tals portion of the iortitications and form aa extensive cee capaple of sheltering ‘fhe foli complement of the gariison is fixed at 16,000, Opposite the influx of the Moselle, a3 we have In- tima.ed, rises the lmposing fortress of Ehrenbret'- stein, te: med the Gibraltar of the Rhine, itis situ. ated 0a a precipitous rock 401 ieet above the Rhine, 592 feet above the sea. Vuriug the French revoiu- ed war it was besieged four tmes—17v5, 1796, 1797 and 1798, and was linally surreud:red Jan- uary 27, 1790, the provisions of the garrison belug completely exhausted. The French added new in- tren hments on the north side, but in consequence of the peace of Luneviile, they Liew up and evacu- ated the fortress tn 150]. At the second peace of Parts 15,000,001, was paid by the French to Lie Pr is- slang lor the restorat.on of the fortifications. The works were commenced in 1816, and completed in in years, at acost of £1,200,000, On tree sides FBiurenbreiistein is inaccessible, and on the norih side, where attack 1s ponellies: it is defended by a double line of bastions, which would bave to be taken successively before an enemy could enter. Fort Astersteln, situated on the Plaendorier Hole, to the south of Ehrenbrel.stein, completes the forti- fications of this bank of the Rhine. A bridge of bouts, 470 yards In length, connects Coblentz with the simall town of Ehrenbreitstein. BADze A Straregical Point of View. {rom the London News, July 19.] ‘The South German States who were foremost in the view of poittica! specuiators, are declaring them- selves, It may be said that their resolution 1s taken, and the whole German people, save six million sub- jects of the Austro-Hungarian Emperor, wilt be united for the detence of the Fatherland, About the disposition of te government of the Grand Duchy of Baden there never Was any doubt. Bavaria, how- ever, Was In armed conflict with Prussia on.y four years ago, and it was asked with some doubt whether patriotic German sentiment or jealousy ot Prussia Would sway its resolution, Bavaria, it is now understood, has firialy resolved to stand by the side of Prussia, and her determination wil be oi Wurlemberg aiso, The rulers of South Germany have comprenended that in such a war as this they could occupy oo neutral posiion; either Uiey must frankly and unreservedly Cast in their lot with the defenders of the common country, or accept the Cologne; Coblents aud Mayence by the permonent raliway br.dges, will bo maJe with 30,000 men cou- plete, followed by 100,000, who will gradua ly fall in with thetr cadres, The advance will be concentric upon Puris, uobesitating and unceasing, until French are met. Neither an attack from the nor a Freach diverston in Southera Germany wili be heeded. ‘Lhe strategical part ol the War ts considerea here wuci easier tuan tt was in the Austrian cain- palgns when the Aust ians and Saxous sought re- ue Ma the natural tortress of Bohemia, which had to be invaded by mountain passes before the great ay le and the final march upon Vienna could take place. King William at Ews, {Gotha )July 16) correspondence of Manchester Guardian.) As you have heard ere this, King Wiliam, who has been enjoying lis anuual holiday and drinking the Wa- ters at his favorite wate: ing place tn the Laun valley (where a month ago he was enjoying the company of hus reiative, the Czar), had decided to return to his capital happened to be at the Ems railway sta- uon when ne arrived on Thursday evening, alter his farewell visit to Coolentz, Under ordinary circuin- siances he would lave been allowed to drive of with marks of silent respect, but the occasion was by no means ordinary. Tue particulars of the scene with the French Ainbassador were generally known. ‘The conduct ofthe King was unive. sally appreciated and admired by his subjects, Persoually, Kiug William is one of ithe most belovea of European sovereigns, and his present poli- cy is certainly iuentified with the feeung GF the. “nation. 3 may be traly sald that the heart of Prussia at this crisis beats not respon- sively merely to the government, but in unison with it. No wonder, then, that a crowd immediately col- lected as nis Majesty entered his carriage, a simple io barouche. He was gratified by the heartiness of his reception, and the expression on his jace showed that he understood 1 perfectiy, He ap- peared to be in excellent health, aud might weil be supposed ten years younger thau he really ts. In bearing and quiet diguity of demeanor he is “every inch a king,’’and no admirer of Carlyle would be disappoluted with the appearance of thts descend- aut of the chteitains and kings of whom that histo- rion hos written wih such passionate admiration, King Wilhelm, aithough he understands his cen- tury, {sa true son of Fnedrich Withelm, who “sleeps with the primeval sons of Thor,” aud whoso tomb tourts.s can see, side by 8 de, with that of his famous 02 In the garrison church at Potsdam, The Seat of War—The Vailey of the Messlle. Wherever, says a Manchester journal of the 19th of July, the first blow may be struck in the uapeud- ing conflict, it is certain that the valley of the wilionce more assume promtuence in the ered annals of war. A brief description, therefore, of the chief places and ob ects of interest gioug its bauks may be of service Lo our readers, We naturally select as the starting point Saar. bracken, the Prassivn town on the French irontier, known to travellers by its strict custom house regu. lations. Kt has a palace, where, Uli 1793, lived the princes’ of Nassau-Saa-brucken, and a peace church, containing monuments of the family, The Saar here vecomes navigable aud the scenery along the route to Saarlouls 1s very picturesque. ‘there are two historical incidents watch will serve to pre- serve the memory of Saarlouis, if nothing hereafter render it famous. It was the birthplace of Marsial Ney, and here, too, is the fortress built by Vauban ae @ year ln consequence of a wager with Louis A few miles higher up is Mettlach, where the Saar Makes @ consideable cireurt, but @ raliway tunnel enubles the traveler to take a siraight ine and catch tue river again alter a Comparativeiy suort mterval. In this ivcaltty is @ building founded in the seventh century as a Benedictine abbey, but now wansform- ed into an exiensive stoneware factory, Some jour or five mnlies to the northwest, on a Narrow strip of land between the two arms of the Saar, ts the ruined castic of Montclair, destroyed in 1350 by Klvevor Baidwin of Treves,; and within a short distance, on @ Loid rock ove; hanging the river, isa chipel, restored by the late king Frederick Wiillam LV. (brother of the preseat Kiog Of Prussia), and where he caused the bones of his ancesto:, the bind King Join of Hobemia, who fell at Cressy (1346), to be deposited, Saarburg, the next place of any Importance, is situated in a basin formed by the surrounding hills, and is commanded by the extensive ratas of & castle of the former Blectors of ‘Treves. 1¢ {8 not until we follow the Siar afew miles lower down, that what may be strictly termed the valley of the Moselle 15 entered, There once was a bridge over the river at Conz, which is mentioned by & Kowan poet or the fou'ti century, but it was destroyed by the French under Marshal Créqui, on tuelr retreat, August 11, 2676, when defeated by the confederates under George Williara of Brunswick. The railway crosses Moselle by a massive stone b lige, on the left ch the line to Treves diverges, ‘Treves is aeemed the oldest town in Germany, and is said to haye been the capital of the Tyrevirl, a tribe of s#elgc Gaui who were con- qnexed by Jultus Cesar ti the year 55 B.C, of tts moatness 28 a oman colory, gud of its wonderNt! Koman relies, we must not here Ite aerial » was elected tn $28, and for uearly fifteen contwies 1b continued to be the ro rence of Slemens: eociestistical Aigotwaries and Electors, until Ces Wencelaus, tie » 3! Elector, transferred hi lence to Coblentz in 1720, Yn August 10, 1794, the town was takea by the Favnel, who exacted a coutrivu- tion of 1,500,000 franea, aud fo}lowed up thts siep in 1802 by “abousting ail tae Peldious estavitsiiments.”” Tt wag mace over to Prusact!0 1815. ts popwiat on Dumbers 21,849, incinding ¥.478 soldiers, and 1,500 are returned aa Protesty. rounded by red sandsvone wails, hole ved by numer: towers, aud tlie surrounding scens.’Y 19 rel and va- Tiegated. Luxemburg, though not In # Straight: ‘tue with the Mosglie, 18 only a few miles x? She West of Treves, Of its former importance aa 4, fortilled town it is, perbaps, unnecessary to say ny fing, since, In 1807, it was placed uuder the war! Of the great Powera and dismautied, The intermediate places between Trevea acid Cobieutz, wile rich in inaterials for the autiquaryy inay be said geueraliy co possess only secondary hts- torical interest, Berncaste! has a ruined fortress, wad du ity viclaliy are traces of extensive iatrench+ Talserabie part assigned by the Lrst Napoleon io his German dependents, aud take sides wita France against their brevuren. U1 the counirics thas summoned to declare them- selves, Badeu exposes a front of territory 160 miles ip lengin, extenaine fromm Basle to Mannheim, to France, from whicu It is divided by nothing but the Rhiue, which here 18 not the deep aud full river tt becomes in its middle course. The main portion of Bavaria, (he most powerful of the three South Ger- mau States, is covered by Baden and Grand Ducal Hesse; but the Bavarian Palatinate ts on the left bank of the Rulne, between the khine province of Piussia and the river, and les open to France, ex- cept as it may be considered to be protected by the fortress of Landau. ‘Tac governmeats of these two States give an indubitable prooi of their s'ncerity when they join Prussia in the dence of the common cause; for, besides pledging their exertions to their aliy, they expose ticir countries to the brunt of the attack, Baden hag lost no time in responding to the French summons: she replies by blowing up her eud of the tine railway bridge which at this point forms a communication beiween France and Germany. When Baden was @ member of the late Germanic Confederation Rastadt was the fortress on which Its Geience rested, and Kehl, alchough it had been forliied by Vaubau, and formerly stood some memoradie sieges, Was dismantied. ‘the act now reported is, of course, a merely defensive mea- sure; but it shows the expectations aud intentions of the government as clcarly as if the Strasburg end of the briuge had been destroyed, The telegrain 1s, of course, technically incorrect in stating that the explosion was tae Work of the Prussians; but the identification of the cause of Baden with that of Prussia thus mdicated may excuse the error until We ali have more fully realized the fact that there are only two parties to this war, the French and the Germany nations, The athance of Bavaria, Wirtem- berg and Baden wiih Pru sia at once increases by 8,000,000 the populaiion which was previously com- qitted w.th ail is resources to the prosecution of the war with France. It gtves to the King of Prus- sia the command of armies numbering 269,000, of whom it 18 not rash to assume that 80,000 or 90,000 are alreudy anderarms, Itadds Radstadt and Lan- dau to the number of fortresses opposed to the French advance; and, lastly, lt extends the theawe of war. FRANCE. The Legislative Address to the Emperer. As already noticed in the HERALD the French Senate, under the influence of the news of the inva+ sion of the territory of France by the Prussians, went “spontaneously” to St, Cloud to wait on the Emperor. M. Rouher, the President, delivered the following speech:— Six Tho Senate thanks your Majesty for permitting it to Jay ai the foot of the throne the expression of tho patriotic sentiments with which It has received the communications made to it In yesterday's sitting. A monarchical combina. tlon injurious to the prestige and security of France bad been mysteriously favored by the King of Prussia. It 4s true that, ou our protest, Prince Leopod withdrew his acoeptance Spain, which recognizes and returns those friendly feelings which we entertain for ber, geve up # candidature which was Oi epsive to us. It ts true that the fmmediate danger was got rid of; but did not our legitimate ground of compiatot subsist in ite en- tirety? Was it not evident that » foreigu Power, for the In- crease of {ts own Iniitence and dominion, and to the <etri- ment of our honor und {aterests, had determined -to trouble once more the equilivrium of Enrope? Had we not a right to demand guarantees from that Power against the possible recurrence of a similar attempt? Those guarantees were recused, and the dignity of F Your bMa- Jesty draws the sword with Indignation and ha ‘The extraragances of od gond fortinie, were sure, r, to burst out. Your ‘ajcaty, not yielding, to hasty impationce, animated with tust caim perseveraace which constitutes real strength, bas known vow to walt; but during tho jag four yeara you ‘have carried the armaments of our Hers to the very highest pertection and wirenyth the or neo waa elighted, one day's é = = 8 vation of our miitary forces. Thanks to y re, France is ready, and by ber enthusiasm proves that, ike yourself, resolved not to tolerate any rash enterprise, tour august Sovereign, due Empress, agalu Become the depositaiy of the imperial’ power, (uo great bodlen of the State will. surround her with their respectful attention and ‘absolute devotedness. The nation {a aware of the elovated sentiments of her mind and the firmness of her sont, and has full faith in her prudence aad energy. Let the Emperor re- sume wih just pride aud a nobie confidence the command of bis increased legions of Magenta and Soifering, and tat him lead to the battietield the «ic of this great nation. If the hour of peril. las arrived that of victory Js also Soon the country in | Litnde will decree to its diren the honors of trium when Germ: reed from the domination wiic! oppresses her, and p 4s restored to Burope by the glory of our arms, your Ma- jesty, who, two months since, recelved Cor yourself and your dynasty n new force [rom the national will, will again devote to that grand work of amelloralions and reforms, the realizalon of which—France knows and the geaiua of the Emperor twea the fact—will experience no other celay than the time which you will employ im gaining the victory. yoursel NAPOLEON'S RNPLY. ‘The Emperor repiled as follows:— MReOITURS LES SRNATRURS—[ wan delighted to learn with what lively enthusiasm your uesembly received the de- Atnire was charged ces concerning the in- sure to find in the Senate rug Upon a serious strag- gle. ry Fequires the co-overation of all ite children, ani Tam glad that the trst patriotic ery should have beea rained by your ChamLer, for it will be re-echoed by the whole aaion. These words were received with loud cries of “Vive Vempereur (? ‘Vive 1’ Lupératrice |" Vive je Prince imperial " and after some moment's con- versation tlio Seuators took their jeave. Napoleon as Commander in ChiefThe Emprows Lugeule’s Valor. {From the London Times, July 19.) Some of the papers annouace the Emperor Napo- leon’s depaiture ior the ecmy on Tuesday or Wed- nesday, it is ila that hia Majesty will take sand and eqnaily so Uiat the Prince Imperial puompany hil, The Empress is well pleased he decision, and rep ies cueerfully to tose who ‘Oldie With her upou the comimg separation from wer ony child. Tt 18 rght, he is reported to have gad, “tua. tue Prince suouid thus carly Legla lls apprenticeship to the noble profewsion of arms and prove himself worthy of France, o! the name of Na- leon, and of that of the vallant race of Guzman,” from Wh.on, on her side. be springs. Those who ore acquainted with the Empreas’s characver— with her high spirit and aliuoat virtle courage —will not bo surprised at thy fortitude she displays tu encoupter- Ing a double SPOS OS. which, however bravely met, parinoh but be very painiul to her as a wile aud a mother. Marshal Bazaine has left for the army with his stat fe 18 to command & corps of 50,000 nen, here- aiter to be increased to 120,000, consisting of seven or eight divisions, including the army of Faria and the Woops Now at Metz, Masha MacMuhon 18 to have another great com- mau French “sinews of War.” The financial measures necessary to carry on the ‘War were being pushed focwird active.y in France July 12 lu the Corps Législauf the ‘government introduced bilis grantlag supplementary crouits of 440,000,000 francs (£17,600,000) for the Mini try of War, 70,00),000 (rancs (£2,800,000) for the Ministry of Marine ‘und’ 5,000,000 francs (£200,009) for the mints. try of Finance. The maxtimum tssu> of Treasury bonds 18 to be raised from 160,000,000 francs (£6,000,004) to 600,000,000 francs (220,000,900). Changarniors Position and Opinion. General Changarnier writes to the French papers aanouncing that bie oifer to serve his couuury has been refused; foreteliin; triumph | of the French arms, be betakes himse!f to his country seat to hide hia grief, The General wrote a remark- ante article on military aifairs in the Revue des Deux | Aondes & couple of years ago. “The great and prin- cipal force in the Prussiau army :he earl) has been 1n its officers. No doubt @ large share of honor is due to the government in this organization pationtiy and carefully prepared, and ihe atien- | ion which was given to every improvement in the military art in a@ spirit ‘of progress free from the shackles of prejudice and routine. Like the ancient Bomans, the Prussians took what was good and leit what was bad; but all this wis only done by means of a staff of well instracted, laborious: ofticers aprlying theinseives without relaxation to a work often deemed excessive, These officers, ag | facts attested, were admirably seconded by their | soldiers, Under the flag all classes of society found themselves represented, and intelligence came to the ald of disctpline; the quality was a surer guar- antee of suc css than the quantity.”” Notwithsiand- ing the favorable opinion that General Changarnier bas of the Prussian forces, he thinks that thelr im- Tense success during the Ausirlan camoa gn Was | due to exceptional circumstances, most of which are not lixely to be met wit agata. French Flan of Campnign. ‘The Parig Liberte of July 19, pablishes a plan of campaign Which has been communicated to the edi- tor. Adash into Hesse is to be made in order to neutralize the three Southern Powers. Franktort is w be disengaged, fortified aad occupied. Westpha- lia is afterwards to be entered, the {reach left lean- mg on Hanover and Denmark. Pruss a driven back across the Elbe, as after Friediand, the German Con- federation 1s to be re-estab.tshed minus Prussia aud Austria, neither of which Powers are German, French Premeditation. The following questions are said to have been ad- dressed to the French Embassy at Wurtemberg by the French government some time ago. The Na- tonal Zeitung guarantees the fact of their being genuine, and argues that they show France contem- plated war with Germany belore the question of the candidature of the Prince of Hohenzollern arose: — 1, What was the poaltion of parties in Wurtemberg before | the war of 1867? 2. What changes have the events of that year caused in thene parties? 3. ratte party? the Catholic party ? the Frasalaa or “wonist party ¥ the conservative party? 4. In what way do they en- deavor to spread their opinions? What are their news- Papers thelr leaders, and thelr most iniduential men ? 5, ich party hax madé most progress, aud which has the best prospects for the future? 8. What are the opii 8 of the Varjous claaves of society? 7. In the dynasty popular? Has ita party? Would great exertions be made to defend it? 8, What are the principal political events which have happened in Wurtemberg since the war? 9 What are the principal Jaws passed by the Chambers during this period? 10, What fs tho position of parties in the Upper Chamber ? in the Lower Chamber? 1, What imprassion has been made on | the country by the reorganization of the army, the taxes on tobacco “ and salt, and the new loans’ 12. What is thonght of the new electoral law, and of uni- versal suffrage? 13. What infiuence will {t have on the fu- ture of the country? M4. What is tuousht of the organ! Hon of the army, and what renuits has it had? +15. What the state of trade and inoustry in Wurtemberg? 16. What influence have the late events had upon them?” 17. Has weaith ef the country iucreased ? 1& What is at present t amount of the exports and impor of Wurtemberg? 19. ‘What influence have the events of 1868 had om the money market? 20, The Customs’ Parliament is the most important event of these two years—what is thought of 1? What is its future? 31. What is the cause of the defeat of the Prussian partyin the elections for 7 22. Why’ not Vonfederation be formed? 23. Whence arises the jdaousy which divides the Southern States? 4. Are the material in- tereate of the South opposed to the formation of such a con- federation? 2%. Are any of the interests of the South uulted to those of the North? If so, which? Can they be separated? 98 Are there not tes of common intereat between the Southern States and Austria. 27. commercial movement be organized be- ‘many and the Adriatic Sea? 23. W sia towards the Southern States? &. Has it abandoned tho Aven of uniting Germany? 30, Why does not Austria endea yor Oi Influence in the South of Germany Yai, ‘What is the present policy ot the goveramont of Wurtemberg What is the position it adopts to the various partics, to Prus- Sia, and to Austria? 82. Does it regret the conclusion of the offensive and defensive treaties ? In case of & war, would it sup iat #4. Would France, tn case of a war with Prussia, find alltes in the south ? 85. What sptrit of the army of Wurt 2 88 Why does the covernment con- tnuatly endeavor to Prassian'za the army more and more ? . Does the government desire to enter the Northern Con- federation? 28. What are the poiltical views and tendencies of the chief members of the Cabin et? 81. What political in- fluence does Queen Olga exercise ? 40, Does Russia support Wartemberg? 41. Can the present what auppositions may be entertain The Indépendance Belge contains the foliowing an- nouncemenut:— ‘The concentration of the troops of certain garrisons on Antwerp {s certain. The Belgian government fa taxing other Measures which the situation enjoins, These steps are the reault of the new law as to the organization of the army and the service prepared by the War und Public Works Depart. ment for mobillzing and concentrating troops in case of need, Great asis the reserve which we have determined to maintain under these circumstances, we think that we tnay state that two corps @armée wre about to be formed, one of two and the other of three divisions, and that one of them will be under the command of Lieutenant General Baron How strong is the demo- should tive some oMcial announosment with re. spect to the course ber aM ‘8 government bas taken, 1 will Ray no further 02 his occasioa, | because this is not the time to enter upon the ques | ton how far France or Prussia has been justified in the course tt bas taken. c Lord Oarns—My lords, I will take the jiberty also of putting a question which tt may be cdnveuient to the nobie earl to answer, I wish to a k him whether in the present aspect of affairs on the Continent of Europe itia the intention of her Ma esty’s govern- ment fo propose to Parliament a bill to amend the Jaws relating to the enforcement of neutratity upon our own subjects, in accordance with ihe advice of the Roya! Commission which sut two or three years so? otal GRANVILLE—My lords, 1t will be convenient to answer first the question whica the nobic and learned lord has an put tome, [tis trae that the Commission to which the noble lord has referred was most strongiy constituted, and that its report was, wiih the exception of a single member of it, @ unaute Dious one. Its object was io strenythen the hands of the government by legisiauon with regard to Suspected vexsels in time of war; and I am very giad that the noble lord has just put the question, because Jt implies lis continued belief in the fmportauce of his reco.nmen- Gations, It is tie intention of her Majesty’s govern. nent immediately vo introduce a bill for the pure poses (Cheers) Wi hb regard to tne questions which have becn put to me by my nobie inend, the novie eal, I wust remind him that the private notice which he gave me contained only two yuesiions, one of which be has omitted, aud that ttdid mention the thre: last which he has put to me. (Alauch) My lords, T can only say tat I am desirous of withhoid- ing no intormatiou trom the House, 1 thiak your lor. sips will revoilect that [ stated the otner day was the beginning of our policy; that I sald we continued to athcre to that policy, and that I pro- Tuised to lay before your lordships, at the earliest Sepomnee, ali the papers connected with this very to perform, lordsbips, but I cannot help thinking thatit would more convenieut to your lordships, and rhaps fairer to the government, that those papers Should be in your before | make any general statement upouthem. (Hear, hear.) Ishould rather Make such a statement when you are ab.e to corre :-t what you hear than ask you to accept an exparte account, With respect to th» discrepancy between the statement of M. de Gramont and my own, I am bappy to believe that there is no cifference between ‘us a9 to facts. 1 beileve what either M. de Lavalette nor M. Ollivier, nor yet M. de Gramont, cap impuga the correctness of anything that 1 stated; and taat the papers will show thot I was fully warranted in saying what Tsatd. J believe, in fact, that in what he stated the other day M. de Gramont had drawn an intereuce, and it is always a motter of opinion how far to‘erences ought to be accepted—from What I said respocting the efforts of most of the European governinents to matnta.n peace, and their desire to arrive at some sa isiactory solution; that, ig a question upon watch your lordships terable to form & julgment when te papers are beiore you, and I shali prefer not to make my statement till then. It is too true that yesterday evening the deciaration of war was for- warded from Franos to Beriin—a fact that will ne- cessitate an immediate proclamation of neutrality ou our part, [am happy to say that a fortnight ago our relations with France, Spain aud Prussia were of (be most friendly character, During the last ten days we have used to them the st-onges! langua .e compatibie with their dignity and our seli-respect; {ain hapoy to think that that language hus not cted those friendly relations, Whatever may be the habit of free discussion in this country, t am nite sure your lordshins will think that her Ma- jesty’s government are bound to maintain that dig- nifled and ca'm atthiude which wil! best enable us to maintain our rights as neufrals, to behave with perfect justice and imparuality to all concerned, and flaaily, when these clouds give signs of disap- pearance, to act with most eifect for the purpose of restoring peace. (Cheers.) Meeting of Getmans in Liverpool. ‘The Germans resident in Liverpool, England, hela a public meeting July 19, at the Common Hall, Hackto’s Hay, for the purpose of oonaidertug what it was advisable for thein to du tn the present crisis. ‘The speaking was all in German, and the procced- ings were marked by the greatest enthusiasm, though several of the speakers were moved (o tears. Cheers were given for ue King of Prugsia and the volunteers Wio have left Engiand to take part in the war. Mr. PRANGE proposed, and Mr. Meister seconded, the first resolution, which was as folows:— ‘That, in the face of the unprovoked declaration of war by Francé against Prussia, ag 90 against Germany, it fs the duty of every German to do ail in his power to help’ the cause of Fatherland. Mr. BuRoHaRDT, late Prasstan (now North German Con‘eleration) Consul, proposed the second reso.u- tion, wiuch was seconded by Mr. Wi0H ELA M8:— ‘That we, the German residents of Liverpool, take proper steps for mation of a fund for patriotic purporea, more especially tor sacurlag ease and comfort for tue wou Mr. LEMONIAS proposed, seconded, the third resolutio: ‘That a committee of tweive be namod who shall be empow- ered to receive subscriptions and superintend the proper ex- penditure thereof, Mr. SPRINGMANN proposed, and Mr. seconded, the fourth resoluvion:— ‘That the resident Germans of Liverpool sénd an address to the Chancellor of the North German Confederation, through the North German Confederation Consul, to express weir willingness to do ail in their power to promote the cause of Fatheriand, and that a committee be empowered to draw up the address, ‘The chair was occupied by Mr. Stoiter/ant, the senior of the German residents of Liverpool 3 and M. VON Soper BRAUN The Money Panic—The “un Down.” ‘From the London Times (city article), Juiy 19.) severe pauic preva.led in the stock markeis to- day (Monday), Sod a most important fail occurred in quotations, Many stocks were again quite un- salable, notwithstanding the extent of the recent reduction. A vayety of rumors were circulated with regard to the pi bie action of Eng and and Russia during the war, and it Was freely stated at one period Uhat the latter bower had determined to join Prussia against France. According to another rumor our government had arranged to ask Parliament for an extraordinary credit ior the army aud navy, Al- belie BELGIUM. The Topography and Influence ef the Kiuge dom. {From the London News, July 19.) The advices received trom Belgium, and, even more, the advices from Paris concerning Belgium, deserve, and will continue to deserve, the best atten- on, The. Fronch government has intimated to that of Belgium that it expec's it to keep up a force suiticient to protect its neutrality, and to employ it for that purpose without fear or favor, ‘This ja ® reasonabe demand. To-day the Kingdom of Belgium may serve to impede the move ments of French armies and to protect Prussia. 4A month hence or later the case may ve reversed; and it is only while Belgiuin is impartially nentral—if tho pleonasm may be for- given, that she can demand that her nationality Shall be respected. But as long as she fulfils her difticuit duties, it 1s not for either belligerent to as- sume that she has become unable to do so, and to act on his suspicions. The Francots finds it neces- sary to protest against the language of the France respecting Belgium, becauec it tends to make Eng- land unfriendty; and the Patrie comes forward to discredit rumors that “the King of the Belgians and his Ministers manifest tendencies inconsisteat with perect neutrality.” As our neighbors value their reputation fora disinterested adherence to inter- nauonal engagements, It would be better not to depart from the simple rule of judging every govern- ment by its acts. ENGLAND. Earls Russeil and Granville en the Crisis. In the English House of Lords, July 13, Earl RUSSELL sai lords, I have g:ven_ notice tony noble friend the Secretary of State for Foreign A‘airs that I wished to ask bin a question respect- ing the late negotiations, Itis unhappily too certain that the calamity of war has broken out in Europe, because we have not only the statement upon that subject of the French Minister for Foreign Adatrs on the 16th of July, which amounted to a declaration of War, but we learn that a@ formal declaration has actually been sent to Berlin. After the statements of my noble friend I should have thought it uune cessary to put to him any further question; but tt appears that members of the French goverument have asserted that all the foreign governments had ; approved of the course they have pursued. [ find | ‘that on the 16th inst, the Duke de Gramont said that | up to that time ail the European Cabmets E oI had approved of the conduct of France, and on the 15th M, Oilivier, the Prime Minister, | faid that they had commenced hegotianons with the | foreign Powers, and that the majority of them had, ‘wiih more or less warmth, admitted the justice of | their demands, Now, i appears to me that, this | belag the statement of the French Ministers, several questions arive. In the first piace, I wish to know whether my noble friead wiil make @ statement such as was made in 1823 and again in 18547 I wis to ask, in the next place, whetuer the approval, with more or less warmth, of the course of the French government, appited only to its complaint that Pru: sia had sanctioned the candidature of Prince Leo. poid to the Spanish throne, or whether it extended also to the threat of war, which was part of the aa- nouncement that the French Minister sade to the Chamber’ In the third place, I wish to ask whether the approbation of her Majesty's government, sup- posing such ed gear ro existed, eXtended to the further demand which France mae after Prince Leopold of Hohenzoliern had withdrawn from betng @ candidate; and if any explanation liad been given by the French government, why taat demand had not been made by Spain, the Power wiio, it was supposed, Was about to accept bis candidawure? My lords, [think it would be convenient U, insvead of replying to incidental questions, my nobie friend, the Sceretary of State, would make @ statement similar to that which I mentioned as having been moade in 1828 and 1854, At all events, the nation and the public in general have a right to Kuow some- thing of these negotuations, which have resulted so calamitously, and wiat part our owu government have taken in them, For myself, | ara periectly sure which he ought not to have approved, and that bis eto) ts have been divected towards the matutenance of peace in Europe; but it ts desiravle that we that my noble trend would approve of notuing of | though these statements led to many sales, the mar- kets were more particuluriy iniluenced by the an- nouncement of three res iatlures im the Stuck EXx- change and the stoppage of the Norwich Crown Bank. In connection with these difficulties a very large amount of stock was thrown upon the market—4, e., many recent speculative accounts for a rise were closed. It is understood that Sir Robert Harvey, of the apove-mentioned bank, has been a large specu. lator tu public securities for some years past. Of Jate he appears to have been operating to au enor- mous extent in foreign stocks through several brokers, and his total diiferences in concection with the fortnightly settlement are sald to range trom £80,006 to £100,000. Among the other unfuvoravie features were the advance in the value of mouey on the gl bad and a decided rise in the price of wheat. ie upward movement in the corn market will soon be felt throughout France, and will, doubt- less, tend to damp to some extent the enthusiasm pre- vailing in connection with the wer. A large amount 01 money 1s waiting to be invested, bat the public pause tor the moment, appareatiy doubting whether we have yet seen the lowest polat. It may be re- marked, however, that the fall in some of the foreign stocks dur.ng the jast fortnight has amounted to about fifteen per cent. The Knglish funds showea extraordinary depression, anit alter failing two per cent ciosed one and five-eigthths Jower. In the foreign department violeat agitauon was observable, and tne closing prices, though Dot the worst of ule day, were very much beiow those current on Saturday, Turkish stocks were forced for sale, and deciied three to mx per cent, bra- zihan of 1865, Buenos Ayres (scrip) Exyp- tian, Italian, Peruvian, Portuguese and Russian also gave way to @ serious extent. Spanish securiiies Were comparatively steady, @ hope prevailing that this counuy may manage 10 hoia aloof from tie war. The reduction in Epgligh railway stocks was also wnportant. North Eastern feli hein cent.; Great Western, 344; South Bastern, 84; Midiand, 234; Lancashire and York- shire, London and North Wesiern, and Great North- ern, 2 to 234, &o. United States 6-20 bonds deciined 14, to 2 per cent., owing to large sales on German account, _THtinols Ceniral Raiiway shares were also 4 lower. Most of the American securities disposed of here of late have been subsequently despatched to New York, and this fact tends to explatu the recent important rise in the gold preminm and the increase in the remittances of goid to this country from the United States. Nearly ali the foreign raii- Way shares receded; the most important movement (21 108.) being in Great Luxemburg. A reduction Wok place in banking, miscellanevus and telegraph beer Colonial Government vonds were Lkewise offered. RUSSIA. The Wer Participation Rumor. A London journal of the 19th of July reporis as follows:— The rumor which caused so much agitation in London yesterday, that Russia fad determined to | jom in the war was at once telegraphed to America | Snd produced great excitement In the gola market. ' Goid ta satd to have reached 123, The closing price | Was 321. Numerous meetings bave been beld | throughout the United States by Frenchmen and Germans to express sympathy With ther respective nationality It is stated that the Russian rumor emanated from the Balto Coffee House, and was put ip circulation exactly at the right moment to exert & powerful influence on the corn market. The first edfect was to raise the pretensions Of holders of Wheat to an extravagant degree, aud an ad- vance of eight to ten shillings @& quar ter was asked from purchasers. Transactions were, in conseyuence, brought almost to a standstili, but ultimately factors abated their de- mands, and business was done at arse of about Os, LO7S, & quarier; barley and outs Were 23, Lo Ss. per quarter dearer: beans, peas and maize, 23.5 foreign and country four 48, a barrel and 6s. a sack deaier, ‘The rates of premium against war risk on vessels at “sa, Or about to sad, also rose, and an enormous | business is reported to have’ been transacted at Lioyd’s and with the various mariae insurance com- panies, ‘The rates actually paid on vessels of differ- ent nationalities froin the Mediterranean or Black Sea to Engiand were as follows:—Unuer the Itauan flag, 153. per cent; the English, 79. (d. per cent; the North German, £3 per cent; and the Austrian, 20s. reent, “ship sailed.” From the Baltic or irom uth America oe Le eed Sees er cent was chai on German vess«! rf bot balled, the most widely Varying ratea Were aakcd, ‘but the general range was between 6 and 10 guiness per cent. INDIA, German Support ef Fatherland, A mail telezram from Caloutta, india, dated 18, reports as followa:—“A meeting of the enti! German community has beon held hore, aud exe pressed their sympathy with the national cause,” . ITEMS FROM EUROPE. By the steamships Mionesota and Hammonia at this port at anearly hour yesterday morning we recelved our European mail files and correspond- ence, dated to the 20th of July. The Workingmen's Congress, which opened at Barcelona on the 19th of June and had closed its session, seems to have passed off in a satisfactory manner. The Congress counted eighty-five dele- gates from a'l parts of Spain, the principal cities represented being Valladolid, Tarragona, Xeres, Seville, Madrid, Cadiz, Tortosa. At the inaugura- tion there was an immense concourse of working men and women. In order to express the nega- tion of all national sentiment, the delegates chose a foreigner as president, a French refugee, named Bisilica, The subjects under discussion were, firat, the federation of societics and fands for the purpose of resistance (caisses de resistance), Second, the present and future co-operation, Third, the social organization of workmen. Fourth, the attitude of the International Associa- tion of Workinginen with regard to politics. Fifth, propositions of a mixed character. The trial of Edward Heary Park, the “masque- rader,” at the Middlesex Sessions, was fixed for Monday, July 25. The death is announced of the Countess Dow- ager of Mexborough, in the eighty-eigith year of her age. It took place at Brighton. In announcing the death of the Hon. Charles Spring-Rice, the London Post says:— The Foreign Office has susta ned another se- vere loss by the death of its Assistant Under Secretary. His extraordinary aptitude for work, his power of organization, his rapidity of exeou- tion, and his indomitable industry, would have secured for him a brillient career in any open pro- fession, It is stated that an order was received in Bir- mingham, England, for 80,000 riffes, and that their destination was presumed to be France. An order hud been received at the English postal telegraph offices that no messages are to be received ia cipher for transmission to France. In consequence of the war 150 dock laborers were discharged at Grimsby, England. The London Nevws of July 19 reports as follows:— There was another severe panic in the city yea- terday, and @ most important tall took place in quotations. Many descriptions of stocks were un- salable at any price, and in all classes of securl- ties there was a sensible depreciation, Consois closed at 8934 te 90 for money, and at 89% to 90% for the account. In the discuunt market the rate for good bills was three per cent. The trial of Davitt and Wilson, the Fenians, for treason-felony, was brought to a close in London July 18, when the former was sentenced to fifteen and the latter to seven years’ penal servitude, An inquest upon the body of Fanny Messer, the little girl who lately died from the efects of inju- ries inflicted by her mother, terminated in London in a verdict of wilful murder against the latter. The London News speaks of the new Minister of the United States to England thus:-— We are asked to correct the statement that Mr. Theodore Frelinghuysen, who has been nominated to succeed Mr. Motley as United States Minister at the Court of St. James, was orig'nally a mem- ber of the democratic party, but adhered to that section of it which heartily joined in the prosecu- tion of the Union war. Mr. Frelinghuysen has been from the commencement of his political career a consistent member of the party which, under the name, first, of whig, and afterwards o! republican, op] osed the democratic pricy of Southern ascendancy and the extension of slavery. Mr. Frelinghuysen, whose name recalls the time when New York was Nieu Amsterdam, is as faith- ful to his hereditary principies in religion as in olities, becca Re leading member of the Dutch Re- formed Church, The Pall Mall Gazette of the 19th of July says:— Several of our contemporaries have called at- tention to the supposed fact that Mlle. Nilason re- ceives £150 a night, and therenpon argue that if operatic speculations do not answer that isto be explained by the high salaries paid to prima donnas. Wheth»r Mile. Nilsson does or does nut receive £150 a night we cannot say; nor have we any information as to whether of late operatic speculstions in England have or have not roved suceessful. But of this we are quite cer- in, that Mile. Nilsson’s nights at Drur: ne, like Mme. Patti’s at Covent Garden, have been profit- able ones; and that if money has been lost it has been on the off nights, when at Covent Garden Mdme. Patti, at Drury Lane Mile. Nilsson, has not sung. Ifa prima donna receives let un say £200 a night (which an indignant public will be glad to hear is still somewhat above the average), what does that matter to the director if on the nights when she sings he lets twenty-five pound boxes and @ hundred guinea stalls which would otherwise have remained unoccupied? He wouid gain five poundsa night by the transaction; but of course prima donnas do not receive £200 a night or anything like it. A telegram received in London, dated in Pekin, China, June 25, coming via Kiatchka, reads:— Foucanier and thirteen other Frenchmen have been massacred at Tientsin. Brother and famil well. No danger here. Tientsin is now tranquil. be) on , convent and consulate have been urned, AN EXCIT.NG SCEXE tN COURT, 4 Noble Wife—A Vagabond Husband—A Worthy Object of Charity. [From the Alta California, July 25.) The trial of Charles Kramer, indicted for roh- bing silverware from the residence of Colonel John ©. Maynard, ended on Saturday evening in the condemnation of the accused, and produced @ heartrending scene seldom equalled, even in a crimiual court. Kramer bas been three times tried for this offence. On the first occasion the verdict war set aside on the ground that Judge Lake gave the jury instructions in the absence of the defendant’s counsel. On the second trial the jury disagreed, and the third was that which ended on Saturday. The principal ‘difficulty in the case seemed to consist in the f.ct that the in- dictment charged the defendant with ‘‘burglary,’? woereas the testimony reudered it possible that the offence which he really committed was receiving, with a guilty knowledge that the silverware waa stolen, and that tie burglary was committed by a man named Meyers, who is also indicted for the offence. The evidence in the case was concluded on Friday evening, and the whole of Saturdsy was consiified in addresses to the jury, more than usual care being bestowed upon the case. Judge Lake went minutely through the evidence, calling the atten- tion of ‘the jury to such portions as were perti- nent to the issue. His charge occupied one hour inits delivery. During nearly the whole of the trial the defeadant’s wife, who is a young woman, of prepossessing appearance, about twenty yea: ofage, sat with two young children on her knees. She was placed on the stand to testify on behalt of her husband, and the eager anxiety which she displayed to shield the loved, though erring oue, elicited much sympathy on her behalf. After an absence of about half an hour the jury returned {nto the court with a vepdict of guilty, und a strong recommendation to mercy. When the young wife heard the announcement which consigned the father of her babes to o felon’s cell her feelings perfectly overpowered her, anda scene followed that bog 8 description, Several of the jurymen wept ike children, and tears stood in even the eyes of lawyers who are not unaccustomed to similar scenes. Even the Court seemed affected, and it was some time be- fore an attempt was made to put an end to the painful occasion by wets the Court. So soon a8 she partially recovered herseif tne wife's reason seemed to assume its sway; she thrust ber children into their father’s arms, as ifshe said to ° herself “ toe law has taken away he who ought to find bread for my children, now let the law rovide for them also.” She then hastily fled ‘om the court. So soon as she reached the top of the stairs her motherly feelings became upper- most, and she loudly exclaimed, ‘ No, i will have my children; they are ail{ have got now.” She then hastily returned, and eagerly seizing her little ones, left the court, She had not, however, gone far, when the love for her husband, which tor &@ moment seemed mane’ out, returned with increased ardor; she rushed to his side, and, with- out one word of upbraiding, clung to him, aud it was long ere he weeping spectators could tear her awary