The Sun.
London, England, 1870-12-05 00:00:00

army.

At Trembloy, in the Ardennes, a skirmish occurred
between the enemy and some Francs-tireurs, in
which the latter were victorious.

The German telegram asserting that the French
had demanded an armistice of six hours for the
burial of their dead is incorrect. On the contrary,
it is said that the Prussians demanded a suspension
of hostilities, which was only granted for two hours
by the French.

WAR NEWS VIA BERLIN.

BERLIN, December 2 (11.24 p.m.)

The semi-official Nord Deutsche Zeitung flatly
contradicts the rumour that Count Bismarck in-
tends to conclude peace with Napoleon.
General Voigt Retz, Commander of the Tenth
Army Corps, states that at Beaune-la-Rolande he
had 11,000 men against 31,000 Frenchmen, who
attacked his flank to prevent his effecting a junction
with the German main body.
The National Zeitung relates that a few days ago
the French.officers detained in Belgium were invited
to assemble at M. Zachard's, the French Envoy at
Brussels, where they met M. Richard, the French
Army Inspector, who in the name of his Government
asked them to break their parole, fly to Fr;nce, and
re-enter the army. Officers were wanted, and they
would be immediately promoted.
Many French officers have fled during the last few
days from Germany.
Bishop Mermillod, of Geneva, retracts the accusa-
tion published in his name by a French priest that
allurements to heresy are held out to French prisoners
in Germany.

1.15 p.m.

The King of Prussia has invited the Kings of
Bavaria, Wurtemberg, and Saxony to Versailles to
be present at the entry into Paris.
Preparations are making to embody 150,000 more
Landwebr men, in case France continues the w a
after the capture of Paris.
The Moscow papers inveigh against the German
press for censuring the denunciations of the Treaty
of 1856.

The sale of the German Petersburger Zeitung has
been subjected to special restrictions because it sup-
ports Germany against France.
—The exceptional position accorded to Bavaria
under the new Federal Treaties has made a bad im-
pression in Wurtemberg, whose Government and
people, as they have sacrificed their independence to
unity, object to unity being impaired by another
minor State.

THE MILITARY POSITION.
BERLIN, December 4.

The military position is deemed critical in well-
informed circles. Apprehensions of the final result
are entertained. General Manteuffel has been
ordered to Paris.

The opposition in Parliament to the Bavarian
Convention is increasing, and it probably will not be
ratified without amendment.

It is asserted, on excellent authority, that
Count Bismarck declares be will retire from office
unless the South German Convention is adopted un-
altered.

LIBERTY OF THE SUBJECT IN PRUSSIA.
BERLIN, December 4.

A long discuseion took place in yesterday's meeting
of the Reichstag on the late imprisonment of Jacoby
by General von Falkenstein.
Herr Dunker opened the subject in an exhaustive
speech. He proved that the constitutional laws of
the country were not suspended during a state of
siege, and demanded why citizens should be impri-
soned without a trial.

The President, Herr Delbruck, replied in sub-
stance that Count Bismarck could not be held res-
ponsible for the acts of military commanders who
were answerable to the King alone.
Herr Winthorst defended General von Falken-
stein because his desire to flee the prisoners was
not permitted to be carried out by the higher
authority. _

The majority of the speakers palliated or gently
condemned the action of the military chiefs, but ex-
pressed no sympathy for Jacoby.
Von Falkenstein was present, during the debate,
in the Royal box, and afterwards in the House, but
he did not speak.
The reading of the new Constitution was post-
poned till to-morrow.

INDIA.

CALCUTTA, December 3 (via Teheran).

Yakoob Khan is reported to have been utterly
beaten on the Seistan border, and to be anxious to
make terms with his father.

The Ulwar affairs are settle•l. The Council
has been formed, with Major Cadell as Political
Agent.

TERRIBLE RAILWAY COLLISION IN
CANADA.

TORONTO, December 3.
A terrible collision between two trains occurred
this morning on the Grand Trunk Railway line
near Brighton. Three persons were killed, one was
fatally injured, and eighteen cars and two engines
were completely destroyed.

TIIE MARRIAGE OF THE PRINCESS LOVISE.—TIIO
statement that her B,cyal Highness Princess Louise's
marriage is to take place on the 10th of February is in-
correct. No time for the ceremony has yet been definitely
settled.

A shocking accident has occurred at Siemen's steel
works, near Swansea. A red hot steel ingot, weighing
12 cwt., fell upon an old man named Lewis, and settled
across his head and neck. It was removed with great
difficulty, and the old man died soon afterwards.

CRYSTAL PALACE.--This being cattle show week
extra entertainments will be provided to attract visitors
to the Palaec. On Wednesday and following days the
great Poultry and Pigeon Exhibition is.held. For this a
very large number of specimens will be collected, prizes
to the value of over £7OO being offered in the various
classes. On Tuesday and Thursday operas will be played
(" Sonnambula" and " Der Freischutz" respectively). On
Monday (to-day) and Wednesday, the Mexican athletes
will perform, and on Saturday a concert will be given as
usual.