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The Sun.
London, England, 1870-10-22

THE LONDON CITY VOLUNTEERS.

The Lord Mayor of London, Alderman Besley, is about
to issue an address as to the efficiency of the city volun-
teer regiments. Tile following we are assured is a copy:
—" Fellow Citizens,---The questions of military organisa-
tion and national defence are pre-eminently forced on
our attention by the calamitous war that now desolates
the Continent. Towards guarding our country from
undignified panics, and affording securities in time
of war which shall be consistent with economy in
time of peace—a responsible Minister of the Crown
has declared—something shall be done. I have felt it my
duty, as Chief Magistrate of the City of London, to
consult with the commanding officers of the regiments
specially belonging to the City, on the alleged wants and
shortcomings of this contingent. The result of
these deliberations I had the honour to announce
in a letter to the Times of the 13th inst., and feel boundto
add that these requirements arc reasonable and practical.
It is true they will involve a considerable outlay, but if
the work is worth doing, it is worth doing well; more.
over, I find that many of these necessities have
been supplied to the respective local corps by most of the
chief towns in the kingdom, not as a matter of liberality
but from a sense of national duty. The city of London
has been accustomed to furnish, not to follow, an example
in all patriotic movements. I feel the thorough consolida-
tion
and efficiency of the City volunteer regiments devolves
on us citizens, and ask you to fulfil this duty. Men and
money are both required, but the commanding officers do not
submit their requirements in the way of asking alms; they,
and the men under their command,freely give their time and
labour, and are, besides, at considerable personal outlay :
to expect fut ;ler sacrifices is neither reasonable nor just.
The Government grant is manifestly inadequate to supply
the requirements pointed out, owing to their costliness in,
or near the metropolis ; but it should be no effort on the
part of so great and wealthy a City to place its armed
contingent on a safe and permanent footing. I hope that
a feeling of patriotism will prevent employers putting any
hindrances in the way of those under their control who
wish to join the volunteer ranks. My belief is that any
concession required for these duties will be amply com-
pensated by the additional zeal and diligence of those to
whom reasonable facilities are granted, and in many ways
the advantages will be reciprocal. We may not be able,
as the Secretary of War puts it, to see the result of our
national policy; but being in the possession of great civil
and political rights, it is clearly our duty, as far as we
can, to maintain those liberties inviolate, and to place our
country beyond the reach of danger or panic. It is pro-
posed to fo: n a committee of commanding officers and
influential citizens to carry out the objects referred to,
and feel assured you will, by your liberality and influence,
heartily second my efforts.

OUR CO TENIPORARIES—This Morning
London, England, 1870-10-22

SECRET OF THE FRENCH INACTIVITY.

The Berlin correspondent of the Times argues that the
abstinence of the French in Paris from sorties proves that
they are nimble to take the field against the German
troops. He gives these reasons :—According to the Prus-
sian tactics, an Army Corps of 30,000 men, if exposed to
attack by a superior force, is to extend its front over
no more than two miles and a-half. Now, considering
that there are eight and a-half such Army Corps around
Paris, and that they are spread over a circle of 35 miles,
it is evident that there must be wide gaps between them
which can only be filled up by cavalry patrols. Even
were the country an open plain and admitted of the
German Corps rapidly coming to each other's rescue,
which is not the case, this scattered distribution of the
hostile forces would have afforded the Yrench an oppor-
tunity of attacking them in detail With superior numbers.
The Paris garrison have been officialy reported at various
figures between 300,000 and 500,000 men, but 100,000
would have amply sufficed for the purpose. They might
have debouched under cover of night, might have arranged
to out-number the enemy for hours, and even if ultimately
forced back would have been exempt from pursuit by the
proximity of their Detached Forts. Of none of these ad-
vantages have they availed themselves.
London, England, 1870-10-22

THE GOOD OFFICES OF NEUTRAL POWERS.

The Times comments on the frequent adjournments of
the Cabinet Council, at which the affairs of the Continent
were discussed, and concludes by declaring that oppor-
tunities, which precedents have sanctioned as those that
may be seized by Neutral Powers have passed, and may
not again speedily return. The capitulation of Sedan,
the despatch of his Circular Notes by the Chancellor of
the Confederation to the diplomatic agents of North
Germany, were points on which good offices might
have been fastened. They are gone, but it would be
indeed deplorable if we remained inactive, when seine-
thing can be done, because we have. let slip the mo-
ments when our action would have been natural, and
comfortable to diplomatic usage. The moment
before the bombardment of Paris begins, especially
if the fall of Metz should happen before the hour ;Aced
for opening this new sea of horrors, furnishes a last oppor-
tunity for approaching the belligerents. Will it betaken?

GENERAL TROCHU'S LETTER.

The Standard thinks General Trochu's letter may be
accepted as a promise that Paris will resist to the last,
and an assurance that the end of the siege is
more likely to come from Prussian abandonment of
the enterprise than from the surrender, as the
result of a bombardment over which some of
the organs of public opinion in this country are
somewhat prematurely gloating. If Paris holds
out, if the Prussian armies discover that they cannot
take it, peace may easily enough be made—a peace that
France will be as anxious to keep as Germany. But if
Paris should fall, then the Prussian armies will have to
content themselves with sacking the city, and retiring be-
hind the frontier line they may have marked out, to re-
main in perpetual readiness for the war which they know
will break out whenever France feels prepared to make it,
or regards her condition ai so desperate that she Must
engage in it as a forlorn hope. A permanent peace may
be made before Paris—may be made, perhaps, after the
German armies, having seen no more of the city than
they did in the fine bright days of the early par.; of
October, have taken the homeward route; but no peace
made after the capture of Paris would be worth
the paper upon which it was written. If the
Germans take Alsace and Lorraine they will take
them with the knowledge that they must be con-
stantly prepared to fight for them—that is to say,
that they must continue to submit to the enormous
sacrifices which the maintenance of the armies upon
what is really a war footing imposes upon them,
and must adjourn sine die the acquisition of that political
liberty from which in the north they are still so distant.
The successful resistance of Paris is the one gleam
of hope for those who desire the establishment
of 'a real peace. We should hope, says the Standard,
to see Paris offer a successful resistance to the
besiegers, if for no other reason, because we are convinced
that only in such a check to Germany lies the faintest
prospect of permanent peace between Germany and France
—of rest to both, and of security and confidence to
Europe.
London, England, 1870-10-22

MR. HIBBERT, ALP., ON EDUCATION.

Last evening Mr. Hibbert, M.P., presided at the pre-
sentation of the prizes to the successful students of the
Manchester Mechanics' Institution, and in the course of
his remarks strongly advocated that Government aid
should be granted to scientific and literary institutions.
Secondary education might be carried out to a very great
extent in mechanics' institutions. There would never be
a good system of middle class education until it was in some
measure connected with Government aid and Government
inspection. He would like to see such institutions as
Owen's College, aided by Governments grants. Mr.
Hibbert also spoke warmly in favour of museums,
assisted by Government, being placed in all the great
centres of population.
London, England, 1870-10-22

SURREY THEATRE.

This theatre, having now passed into the hands of Mr.
E. T. Smith, has undergone considerable alterations, both
as regards the general appearance of the interior of the
building and the character of the entertainment provided.
The piece de resistance bears the title " Link by Link,"
and is undoubtedly a great success, being placed on the
stage in the most complete manner. The great sensation
scene is the attempt to murder, by throwing a lady from
an express train when travelling at full speed, and this is
certainly a triumph of stage mechanism, and was heartily
applauded. Following "Link by Link" is a piece
entitled " Nobody's Chill'd," being a burlesque on
the famous Surrey ,drama of a somewhat similar name,
and a better burlesque has seldom been witnessed. The
cast is excellent throughout, and there is an absence of
all vulgarity—a feature that is unhappily only too pre-
valent in plays of that kind now-a-days. The great Surrey
favourite, Miss Georgina Pauncefort, is again located at
this theatre, and her re-appearance was warmly acknow
ledged. A word of praise must be awarded to Mr. A.
Williams for his finished acting, both in the drama and
burlesque. The programme provided at the Surrey
Theatre is one that will well repay a visit, and the
management have our best wishes for success.
London, England, 1870-10-22

THE NEGOTIATIONS FOR PEACE.

With regard to the peace negotiations, the Dundee
Advertiser hears that some important telegrams reached
Balmoral on Tuesday. The Queen was to have left the
Castle on Wednesday for a few days' stay at Glassault
Cottage, but it was considered possible that the news re-
ceived would have the effect of causing her to postpone,
if not to abandon her visit.

CRYSTAL PALACE.—One shilling day, Friday,
October 21st, 1870.—Admissions by season tickets,
1,419 ; ditto on payment, 910 ; total visitors, 2,329.
London, England, 1870-10-22

M. KERA_TRY AT TOURS.

The news that M. de li4ratry had arrived at Cambrai
by balloon from. Paris produced the preatest excitement at
Tours. It was evident that he would not have followed
M. Gambetta by the same dangerous road within eight
days unless he had important reasons for so doing. It was
generally supposed that Paris blockaded herself, and
unable to act was growing seriously uneasy at the inexpli-
cable apathy of the provinces. It seems it was on the special
request of Admiral Fourichon that M. de IC6ratry quitted
the capital. Tired of the daily perplexities and
discussions which hindered the progress of Go-
vernment, alarmed at the hesitation of his col-
leagues, the ex-Minister of War bethought himself of
the means recently employed by M. Laurier, to summon
M. Gambetta, and sent to Paris, by means of a pigeon,
his impressions and his fears. The exact words of the
telegram are said to be as follows :—" Do not reckon on
the help of the army of the Loire. The provinces are not
in a condition to come to the aid of Paris." On the
receipt. of this message, M. de Keratry immediately
resolved on starting for Tours, where, as we know, he
arrived iu safety.
London, England, 1870-10-22

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1000_ to 17. asst Lady Masharn (taken)
.1000 to 15 agst Cymbal (offered)

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London, England, 1870-10-22

SUSPICIOUS DEATH OF A COMMERCIAL
TRAVELLER.

Yesterday morning, the body of Mr. William Cubley, a
commercial traveller, was found in the Trent and Mersey
canal, at Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire. Mr. Cubley
had been staying at Stoke a few days, and left his lodgings
shortly before he was found. His throat was cut from
ear to ear. At present it is not known whether it is a
case of murder or suicide. The body has been removed
to an inn, to await the coroner's inquest and a post-mor-
tem examination. The deceased was about sixty-years of
age.
London, England, 1870-10-22

POLICE INTELLIGENCE. —Tuts DAY.

L THE DANGER OF A Tharbey, who was de-
scribed as a buyer of grocers' empties, and who had been
in prison a fortnight, was brought up on remand before
Mr. Paget, at the Thames Police-court, charged IA nth
being in the unlawful possession of 461bs. of coffee and
501bs. of sugar, supposed to have been stolen or unlaw-
fully procured. On the morning of the 6th instant
Joseph Newman, a police-constable of the H division, met
the prisoner in the New-road, Whitechapel, carry-
ing a large bag, containing 461bs. of raw coffee, which
he carried into a chandler's shop in Thomas-street,
Stepney, and offered it for sale at sd. per pound. New-
man took him into custody, and seized the coffee. The
prisoner said he was met by a man who gave him a shilling
to carry the coffee. The constable afterwards found
50 lbs. of sugar concealed in the prisoner's stable, which
he also seized. Mr. Charles Young, for the prisoner,
said the sugar could not be made the subject of a pro-
secution under the Act of Parliament, with which
the magistrate coincided. The coffee was a job
lot, and bought of a grocer for sd. per lb. The
prisoner dealt in sugar bags, coffee barrels, tea
chest tins, and other things called in the trade grocers'
" empties," and it was a pity he perverted the truth by
telling a lie, when questioned by Newman. Mr. Young
then called Mr. Edward Kirk, a corn dealer, who said
the prisoner always bore the reputation of an honest,
straightforward man. Nathan Nicholas, 36 H, said the
prisoner was an honest, sober, and industrious persevering
man. David Grer, 28 H reserve, gave the prisoner a
similar character. Mr. Paget believed the coffee was
stolen. A grocer had stated it was worth 10d. per pound,
and the prisoner asked but sd. for it. He sentenced the
prisoner to two months' imprisonment and hard labour
for the unlawful 'possession of the coffee, which he de-
clared to be forfeited.
London, England, 1870-10-22

THE MEMBER FOR PERTHSHIRE.

Mr. Parker, M.P. for Perthshire, addressed a crowded
meeting of his constituents yesterday in the City Hall,
Perth. He defended the Government policy of retrench-
ment, and contended that the manufacture of implements
of war had been ample and complete. He expressed his
confidence in Mr. Gladstone, and his belief that he would
interfere at the proper moment in the interest of peace.
He also approved of the maintenance of Belgian neu-
trality, anticipated the passing of a Scotch Education Bill
next session, and concluded by saying that as they could
now boast of a united Germany he hoped they might soon
be able to rejoice in a United Kingdom. A vote of confi-
dence was passed in Mr. Parker.
London, England, 1870-10-22

THE SUN, LONDON, SATURDNI, OCTOBER 22, 1870,

Cambria it is said four boats were launched in the
emergency following the striking on the rocks.
These, it is feared, all capsized in the heavy seas
raging at the time. Since the above was written,
we deeply regret to say, a confirmation of the report
of the wreck has reached us from Liverpool.

MEDIATION.

The Austrian correspondent of the Times says
that the circular of Count Bismarck, pointing out the
disastrous effects which might be produced by the
siege of Paris, has caused a great sensation in
Vienna. The impression prevails that the German
army is carried on by a sort of fatality, and the
organs of the press which have been on the side of
Prussia from the commencement of the war now ask
if there is no Government which will take the
initiative in seeking to put a stop to the fearful
struggle. The difficulty is to find a mediator
though the probabilities are that both belligerents
would be willing to accept such mediation if it were
offered. The Austrian Minister at Berlin was
authorised to express to the Prussian Government
the feeling of the Vienna Ministry on the subject of
mediation, which was to the effect that it could not
act without combining with other neutral Powers,
while it did not desire to shake cff all responsibility
for the prolongation of the war. The Prussian
Government refused, however, to accept any media-
tion which would be likely to deprive Germany of
the fruits of her victories, instead of persuading the
conquered nation to accept the hard terms of the
conqueror. The Austrian Government would
maintain its present attitude were it to consult its
own interests merely, but it is deeply impressed with
a sense of its moral obligations in a case like the
present. At the same time it can make no sugges-
tions which will extricate the neutral Powers from
the difficulty in which they are placed. No neutral
Government will make the first advances, and the
only chance for effectual mediation taking place will
be if France invites interference. M. Thiers may
facilitate the work, for he is fully convinced of the
necessity of peace. Should he persevere in this
direction he may count on the assistance of the
neutral Powers, and those who can do nothing
directly will be certain to render indirect assistance.
London, England, 1870-10-22

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THE SIEGE OF NEU BREISACH.

The Independance Beige publishes an account of the
siege of Neu Breisach, received from a military surge an
and two Mobiles, who were taxen prisoners in a sortie of
the garrison, but were subsequently released because they
were tending the wounded and wore the red-cross.
On the ith of October the Germans began
the bombardment of the town, and burned down about a
fourth of it. Then they suspended operations in that
quarter, transferring their guns to Schelestadt, which
they seem to be determined to reduce at once, and at

whatever cost. At Neu Breisach the investing troops
have now only some guns of small calibre and a very in-
sufficient supply of ammunition. At daybreak on the
15th the besieged garrison, in two columns, made a
sortie, one column being directed against a screen of
poplar trees which interfered with the defence of the
place, and the other against a little village where the
enemy was posted. Both operations were successful, but
after dislodging the Germans from the village, the French
pushed on too far, and came in contact with superior
forces. However, they lost only three or four men killed
and nine captured, and did a good deal of harm to the
enemy. There were 7,000 or 8,000 men round Neu
Breisach, all belonging to the Second Bon of the Land-
wehr. Their appearance is described by the Lyonnese as
heavy, and not military. Some dragoons of the line were
with them, and a squadron of Uhlans.
London, England, 1870-10-22

THE REPRESENTATION OF COLCHESTER.

A large meeting was held at Colchester last night, for
the purpose of hearing Mr. J. Sangster, the candidate put
forward by the Revivers' Association, express his political
views. Mr. Sangster, however, was not present, and a
Mr. Thomas O'Brien, proceeding to deliver an address in
opposition to those issued by Sir Henry Storks and
Colonel Learmonth, a scene of great confusion ensued,
which, after some severe fighting for the possession of the
platform, caused the meeting to be closed in uproar and
confusion.
London, England, 1870-10-22

ARMS FOR FRANCE.

The steamer St. Laurent left New York on the 19th
for Brest with a cargo consisting entirely of arms and
ammunition. She also took 200 passengers, who are said
to be mostly French Volunteers.

THE AMERICAN MINISTER FOR ENGLAND.
The Washington correspondents of several New York
journals state positively that Mr. Morton will decline the
British Embassy.

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(CENTRAL PRESS TELEGRAMS.)
MIDDLE CLASS EDUCATION IN
YORKSHIRE.

A county meeting took place at York, yesterday, to
promote the extension and improvement of middle-class
education. The Rev. Canon Robinson, one of the endowed
in the endowed schools 'commissioners explained
the powers of the commission, and the
general terms upon which they would be able
and willing to co-operate with persons interested
schools of Yorkshire. The Archbishop of York was
present at the meeting, and said he regarded the educa-
tion scheme as an honest measure, and
likely to do the greatest possible good to
the country. He urged that it would be better to deal
with it in a friendly way in order to make it work than
sulkily to wait until the commissioners forced something
on them which would make them ready to protest before
Parliament. On the motion of his Grace, an association
was formed to carry out the objects of the meeting,' and
a committee was' appointed to prepare a scheme for its
organisation and management.
London, England, 1870-10-22

ART AND SCIENCE IN THE PROVINCES.

It is well that amidst the great and much-needed
efforts now being made to extend the means of ele-
mentary education to the masses, the desirability of
increasing. the facilities for technical instruction
should not be overlooked. There can be no question
that the cultivation of a taste for art and science is
of itself morally as well as mentally beneficial in
raising. the tone of the working classes, and in this

matter at least practical commercial experience con-
firms the view of the theoretical reformer. The
points in which French and German craftsmen leave
our workmen far behind are precisely those in which
they have immense educational advantages. Some-
thing, of course, is due to national taste; but, in
England, if an artisan have a special turn for artistic
manufacture it is very doubtful if he is able to get
proper training. Efforts are now making to supply
this want, and the formal inauguration of a school
of science and art in Portsmouth proves that they
are not confined to the metropolis. At the conver-
sazione, held on the occasion, all the notabilities of the
district were present, and several interesting speeches
were made. The Kensington Museum lent draw-
ings and etchings for the meeting, and the residents
of the neighbourhood sent a valuable collection.
Mr. Cowper Temple, M.P., in referring to the value
of technical education, observed that in France
drawing schools for artisans had been in existence
since the time of Louis XIV., and there was no

oubt that much of the French superiority in taste
was due to that cause. Speaking of the value of
such schools to dockyard students, he cited the
example of Mr. Reed, who was once a student in
Portsmouth Dockyard, and is now Chief Constructor
of the Navy. It is to be hoped the example of
Portsmouth will be followed by other large towns.
London, England, 1870-10-22

BAVARIAN PRISONERS.

By " Ballon Monte " the correspondent of the Telegraph
sends the following, dated October 15th " A good deal
of excitement is manifested at the report that the Orleans
Princes are in France, and intend joining the Army of the
Loire. An angry deputation waited on the Government
yesterday to know the truth of this rumour ; but
the Government could neither contradict nor
confirm it. `Let France perish !' exclaim
these good patriots, ' rather than be saved by an army
commanded by a Prince who would afterwards
become King : the Republic, or annihilation ! '
Another and a more improbable report was circulated
with all possible gravity some days ago. Twenty
thousand Englishmen had fought their way through
the Prussian lines, and were encamped on the exterior
Boulevards, burning with the desire to assist their former
allies in repulsing the enemy. Detachments of the
Mobiles, the National Guards, and regular troops hurried
to the spot to welcome them as brothers-in-arms ;
and great was the disgust and disappointment to find
no brothers-in-arms to welcome. An important sortie
was made on Thursday in the neighbourhood of Chatillon,
with negative results. A number of Mobiles who had
never seen fire were engaged near Bagneux, and shewed
considerable bravery.. The French losses were 30
killed and 80 wounded, General Dampierre being
unfortunately among the former, to the sincere
grief of the Mobiles whom he commanded, and by whom
he was loved almost as much as he was respected. About 50
prisoners—Bavarians— were taken by the Mobiles, and
marched triumphantly through the city, followed by a
crowd of some thousands. I managed to get a view of
them as they passed along the Rue de Rivoli ; certainly
the contrast that they formed to the well-dressed, well-
conditioned Mobiles was striking, and to a degree bore
out the report as to the condition of the Prussian
army. The uniforms of many were torn, and all
were covered with mud and dirt ; the number of boots
and caps was not in proportion to the number of feet
and heads; they had a pinched, hungry look about their
faces, and did not appear very much distressed at
being prisoners. Their ages varied from 19 to 30. I
was told by one of those who assisted in their
capture, that their terror of being shot was
at first so great, that they threw themselves on
their knees before the French soldiers, imploring mercy.
On being reassured, and told they would be well treated,
their gratitude was extreme, as was shewn by their
kissing the hands, feet, or even clothes, of their captors—
being unable to make themselves understood other-.
wise. Upon being questioned by an officer who under-
stood German, they stated that the treatment they
received from the Prussians was so unjust and cruel, that
they had only been prevented from surrendering them-
selves as prisoners by the assurance of their officers that
the French would shoot them like dogs. So great is their
dislike to the Prussians, that they one and all expressed
their willingness to serve in the French ranks."
London, England, 1870-10-22

THE MASSACRE IN CHINA.

A. correspondent of the Times, who is about to
return to China, wishes to put the public right as to
the implication of the people of China in the recent
massacres. He has resided in Tien-tsin and
Shanghai, and found the townspeople and villagers
decidedly inimical to foreigners. He believes that
the missionaries cause great ill-will, and that more
care should be taken in their selection. As for the
remedy of the evil he declares that we must go to
war against both officials and people. This senti-
ment is shared by official and mercantile
men in China, who have felt for years that
it is the only way to bring the Chinese to a sense of

their treaty obligations. The Englishmen in the Empire
have gone there under false pretences, for the treaties
and conventions are so much waste paper, and have
not afforded the facilities and protection which they
promised. There must be war if foreigners ate to
remain in the country, and.. the expenses should be
borne by all nations having a treaty of commerce
with China. When peace is concluded, Sir Harry
Parkes or Sir Edward Hornby, should be appointed
British Plenipotentiary, with very full powers.
London, England, 1870-10-22

MARRIAGES.

On the 19th inst., at Croydon, Dan Gow, Esq., Eiders'
lie, Eltham, Kent, to Margaret, daughter of Robert
Wardrop, Esq., St. James's Lodge, Croydon.
Oa the 129 h inst. at All Saint's, Knightsbridge, Fiery-00
Smith, M.A., M.D., Oxon, of Portugal-street, Grosve-
nor-square,'son of Dr. Protheroe Smith, to Emily Anne
Gertrude, third daughter of the late Limit. -Colonel the
Hon. James Hope and Lady Mary Hope.
DEATHS.

On the 20th inst., at 373, Camden-road, Holloway, Fred!.
Dunhill, Esq., aged 63.
On the 18th inst., at Elford Hall, Tamworth, Lady gar•
riett Bagot, aged 82.

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BOMBARDMENT OF MEZIERES.

The BOUILLON, October 21.
eeha ortustice of Mezieres, which has lasted three
terminated to-day at three o'clock.
bah:, circle of investment is completed, and several
pokt:'6B have been constructed in advantageous
Thi°llB on the heights commanding the town.
koe: railway bridge over the Meuse, near
but ii.e"°ll-sur-Meuse, will be blown up to-morrow,
tiii L:e bombardment will not seriously commence
Deeteed4ll°reeraents and siege guns, immediately ex-
-1,1-~1 arrive.
6,00 town is said to be occupied by 5,000 or
French troops, composed of the fragments of
l'ijleisr,°l'en regiments.
Ye t% Ce'ralnandant has just been replaced by a
officer.

ADVANCE ON AMIENS.
The AMIENS, October 22.
'41% 'ertnans have advanced to within three
eeileretree of
11 Amiens. General Bourbaki, it is
30,—a"Y believed, leaves Lille to-day at the head of
WO trier,.

AMIENS, October 21, (9 p.m.)
Tvl,o
The t thousand Prussians are advancing on Amiens.
llour_°°Ps here have turned out to meet them.
Thbie i 3 expected from Lille to take the command.
%laidll4'4lB of the people is excellent, and there is
4'4
excitement.

SSIAN GENERAL REPORTED
KILLED.

report -
LILLE, October 21.
tllief Pc'n has reached here that General Tresckow,
f - killed
13toIII il Lof
1,0,8. e Cabinet of the King of Prussia, has
-t0 on the heights of Montrelong by a shell

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A'RE OF KEItATRY'S MISSION.
MADRID, October 20.
the4i: X.,atry's friends baying persuaded him of
fined"!llltY of soliciting material aid, be has n-
the ,hltnfielf, in an interview with Prim, to asking
Thia'egalisation of the export of arms and horses.
hot
~as declined, Prim saying that Spain would xe".°lat:e her neutrality.
raAry has left for Tours.

or th VAN CE ON ST. QUENTIN.
illacie last two days frequent sorties have been
e from Paris. At Chevilly the Prussian out-

posts were subjected to a heavy cannonade, but no
losses have occurred.

The Germans are advancing on St. Quentin. In-
formation has reached there that a force of 5,000
men, with a large number of guns, are rapidly
marching on the town.

The Government of Defence has issued a decre(
acknowledging the bravery and patriotism shown. ai
Chateaudun, and grouting a credit of 100,00(
francs to repair the damage done by the enemy.

EARTHQUAKE IN CANADA.
TORONTO, October 21.

An earthquake shock was felt throughout the
provinces of Ontario and Quebec yesterday fore-
noon. The shock appeared to travel eastwards. In
Quebec city some chimneys fell, and two persons
were injured by falling bricks. General alarm was
felt, the people rushing into the street. At Mon-
treal the shock was also severe. The Judges and
others in the law courts ran out precipitately, and
the bells rank by the vibration. In Toronto the
shock was less severe, but was distinctly felt.
The steeple of St. George's Church was seen to
sway, walls were shaken, and furniture moved from
its place. At St. Katherine's Church some win-
dows were broken. The shock was first felt at
Quebec at 11.15 a.m., and the vibration lasted
between 30 and 40 seconds.
London, England, 1870-10-22

UNIVERSITY INTELLIGENCE.

Dr. Wright, LL.D., of Queen's College, was yesterday
morning elected Professor of Arabic at Cambridge Uni-
versity. The new professor is honorary LL.D. of the
University of St. Andrew's, honorary P.L.D. of the Uni-
versity of Leyden, and corresponding member of the
Royal Institute of Sciences of Lombardy, &c.
London, England, 1870-10-22

AN AMERICAN GENERAL ON THE WAR.

General Sheridan, who has been at the Prussian
headquarters during the greater part of the campaign,
has written an account of his impressions to his
friends in the States. It is the American fashion to
send a General of some standing and experience to
watch every European campaign, so as to extend
the national military knowledge. In this way
two of the great leaders of their own civil war, then
undreamt of, were present at the siege of Sebas-
topol. Generals Lee and M'Clellan together watched
tie bombardment and resistance of the Crimean
city. Lee, it would seem, learned how to defend
better than M'Clellan did how to attack ! Sheridan,
who is now watching the Prussian side of the war
as Burnside is watching the French, played no in-
significant part in the struggle of 1861-65. He was
famous as a daring and successful leader, though not
as a merciful foe. In the Valley of the Shenandoah
in particular he inflicted terrible devastation
on the Southerners, but he did his

side good service on many memorable occasions.
He has witnessed all the chief battles be-
tween France and Prussia, and was present at the
capitulation of Sedan. The Prussian armies, he
says, are well organised and well equipped, but he is
quite positive that neither Prussian nor French
soldier is equal to the American, either in intelli-
gence, skill, or arms. With regard to the last point,
the Remington breech-loading rifle of New York is
superior, in the opinion of the American general, to
either Chassepot or needle-gun. Some allowance
must be made for national complacency, but it must
be admitted that the American soldier ought to be
the superior of his European rivals, as he is the
independent citizen of a free State, and neither the
well-drilled subject of a monarch who rules by
Divine right, nor the badly led and ill-supplied soldier
of imperial incompetency.
London, England, 1870-10-22

THE GERMAN PLAN.

The forts likely to be attacked first, says the Times
correspondent at Berlin, are those of Issy, on the south-
western corner of the enceinte, and Val4rien, west of the
city. Both are commanded by the German batteries at
Sevres and St. Cloud, while Mont Val6rien is in addi-
tion under the fire of the redoubts at Garches, and Issy is
exposed to that of Meudon and Clamart. Before Issy can be
taken posession of, the artillery of Fort Vanvres, next to
it and commanding it, must be likewise silenced. For this
purpose, the French earthwork at Moulin-la-Tour, on the
height of Clamart, which was taken by the Ger-
mans on the 19th, will be very serviceable.
Issy captured, the besiegers will probably sum-
mon the city, and, if refused, make up their
minds whether to bombard it at once, or
first effect a breach in the enceinte opposite near
.Pont-du-
Tour, where the Seine issues from Paris. In the latter
event we may expect to see an attack on the western side
to supplement that on the southern. Now that the abor-
tive attempts of the Loire and Lyons armies to interrupt
the proceedings of the besieging forces have been so
effectually suppressed, the whole affair is likely
to go regularly through its appointed stages. It is said
that some political advisers of the King, thinking a
partial bombardment of the town would bring on
surrender, were against the immense preparations
required for battering the Forts. But the Generals
held it to be unworthy of them to run the risk of
seeing a partial bombardment ineffective. They ob
jected to the possibility of having to suspend opera-
tions after they had once begun. They therefore
insisted upon beginning with the construction of the
regular batteries, which should enable them to conquer
some Forts, and thereby render it optional to subject
the whole of the city to effectual bombardment. It was
for this reason that they determined upon first com-
pleting their redoubts, whichever course might subse-
quently be resolved upon.
London, England, 1870-10-22

ABUSE OF THE POST-CARD.

At the Bow-street Police Court an application
has been made which reveals another instance of the
abotninablu manner in which the latest boon con-
ferred by the Post-office department is abused. Two
ladies received each a post-card on which was
written in a disguised hand some poetry, composed
in the form of an acrostic, the first word of each line
forming a very indecent question. Notwithstanding
the evident attempt to conceal the authorship of the
outrage, the ladies recognised the style of an indivi-
dual known to them, and their brother applied to
Sir Thomas Henry for advice. The magistrate con-
sidered the case an important one, and was perfectly
ready to grant summonses, but it was necessary that
the ladies should be present. Of course a natt.ral
reluctance to become mixed up in a public manner
in such a disgusting case, on the part of the ladies, ,

allows the offender to escape the punishment he so
richly merits.

DRTJNICENNESS IN BIRMINGHAM.

A scene, which not only is a disgrace to Birming-
ham, but a reproach to our social system, was wit-
nessed in the great manufacturing town the
other day. A number of women, described
as married and respectably dressed, for a
considerable time in the broad light of
day afforded to a rabble in Bull-street a fund of ques-
tionable amusement. The women, surrounded by
the crowd, indulged in the most extraordinary vagaries.
They were all drunk. Some laughed idiotically'
others danced in a maddened manner, whilst the
rest shouted, tumbled, and gesticulated in the wildest
fashion. So numerous was the crowd which en-
circled these bacchantes that the traffic of the street
was impeded for a long time. The police at last
carried off the disgusting creatures in what is called
the corporation perambulator, and the crowd dis-
persed. It is said that there is a public house in the
yard where married women in good circumstances
meet every morning to drink, and occasionally they
get drunk as they did on the day in question.
This house should receive the prompt attention of
the p dice.
London, England, 1870-10-22

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FIRE IN A THEATRE.

Yesterday afternoon a fire broke out in the property.
room of the Theatre Royal, Manchester. The company
at the time were engaged in the rehearsal of a new piece,
" The Odds," which is to be produced on Monday even-
ing. The property-room is situated immediately over a
large gaselier in the centre of the building. The fire was
discovered in time to prevent its extension, but the
greater portion of the properties intended for the new
Christmas pantomime were destroyed. No damage was
done to the building except by the water used in ex-
tinguishing the fire.

A CLERGYMAN AND HIS CHURCHWARDEN.

The" Rev. Henry Denson Jones, incumbent of Keely,
summoned one of his churchwardens, a post-office clerk'
named George Smith, before the Sheffield stipendiary
magistrate, yesterday, for creating a disturbance in the
church, by repeating the responses in a loud, rapid, and
otherwise unbecoming manner. It was alleged that the
defendant endeavoured to annoy the incumbent in this
way in order to get the service altered to suit his High
Church notions. A number of witnesses were called to
give evidence as to defendant's behaviour, and the case
was eventually adjourned in order that the parties
might endeavour to settle the grievance privately.
London, England, 1870-10-22

!MURDER OF A MOTHER.

Yesterday morning a young man named Simpson
Morris murdered his mother, at Shotts, in Scotland. He
went to her bedside while she was sleeping, and dealt her
a severe blow upon the head with a hatchet, killing her at
once. He is supposed to be insane. After committing
the terrible act he gave himselrup to the police.
London, England, 1870-12-28

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