The Sun.
London, England, 1870-12-22 00:00:00

A BALLOON CAPTURED IN BAVARIA.

A balloon with four-persons descended on the 20th
at Rothenburg. The Germans were on the look out
for it. Seeing this, one of the passengers jumped
out, and the balloon again rose, but it was ultimately
captured, as well as the other three passengers and
letters, at Zwieser.

THE LUXEMBURG QUESTION.

LIIIRMB ITRG, December 21.

The despatch of Count Bismarck was communi-
cated to-day to the Chamber, with the reply of the
Luxemburg Government,refating in every particular
the French accusations, and pointing out instances
in which Prussia has herself violated the neutrality
of the Grand Ducal territory. _ _

An order of the day was unanimously adopted,
declaring that the Prussian statements have
produce' a profoundly painful impression ; that
the Chamber is convinced that the allegations
made cannot be sustained, or are without the sig-
nificunce attributed to them ; that it wishes the
duties of neutrality to be strictly fulfilled; and that
the position which was guaranteed to the Duchy
by the Treaty of London should not be modified
without the consent of the Duchy itself and the
guaranteeing Powers. The Chamba; moreover,
hopes that the Powers will continue to maintain
their friendly attitude towards Luxemburg; and
declares its attachment to the dynasty and the insti-
tutions of the Duchy.
BERLIN, December 20 (10 p.m.)

To-night's Staatsanzeiger contains Count Bis-
marck's note to the Luxemburg Government of the
3rd of December. It is almost word for word the
same as yesterday's article in the iVord Deutsche
Zeitung.

NEW AMERICAN MINISTER.
PHILADELPHIA, December 21.
General Robert C. Schenck has been appointed
Minister for London.

He is instructed to propose a re-opening of the
Alabama negociation, also to complain respecting
the fishery troubles. He sails in January.

ROUMANIA .AN 1) TURKEY.
VIENNA, December 21 (11 p.m.)
The alarming rumours current about Roumania
are unfounded. No steps have been taken by the
Roumanian Governmeut to free itself from its obliga-
tions to the Porte as its Suzerain.

TURKISH EXPEDITION AGAINST THE
ARABS.

CONSTANTINOPLE, December 17.

Fifteen thousand men of all arms have been des-
patched by the Porte against the Assiyr Arabs, and
other reinforcements will soon be sent, matters
having assumed a serious aspect at Temen.

THE PROPOSED CONFERENCE.

VIENNA, December 20.

The new Roumanian question has created immense
excitement here. The Presse says it is a life and
death question for Austria. The connivance of
Russia is suspected.

GERMANY AND AUSTRIA.

BERLIN, December 21 (9 p.m.)

Count Bismarck has sent a very courteous note to
Vienna, announcing the imminent reunion of Ger-
many, and hoping that the new Commonwealth and
Austria will always entertain friendly relations.

THE NEW KING OF SPAIN.
• FLORENCE, December 19 (Evening.)
The new King of Spain will delay his departure
for Madrid until the present Constituent Cortes shall
have been dissolved, and a Legislative Cortes can be
convened, before which Amadeus I. will take the
formal oath to the Constitution.

(CENTRAL PRESS TELEGRAMS.)
BOAT RACE FOR £lOO.

A boat race between Griffins and Thomas, from Putney
to Mortlake, took place this afternoon. Griffins took the
lead, and kept it throughout the distance. He was about
four boats lengths ahead on passing the bridge. The result
was evident from the start, Thomas creating disappoint-
ment among his backers, who considered he made no
effort to win.