The Sun.
London, England, 1870-11-08 00:00:00

FIGEITING IN THE EAST OF FRANCE.

Intelligence :arrives by way of Berne that on the
6th heavy cannonading was heard in the direction
of Belfort and Montbeliard. The village of Vezilois
has been set on fire by the French, and the entire
population have fled towards Switzerland.

THE VOTING IN FRANCE.

PARIS, November 0.

It is now announced that the total result of the
voting in Paris on Thursday was 667,976 ayes, and
02,638 noes.

In the Paris Official Journal of Sunday reference
is made to arrests which have taken place in conse-
quence of the disturbances on the 31st. The Govern-
ment, it is stated, would be willing to over-
look the violence then displayed, but for
the fact that fresh intrigues are threatening
the peace of the Republic. Proceedings against the
rioters were at once, therefore, to be taken. Perfect
order prevailed in Paris. At the elections for mayors
which took place on Saturday, some partisans of the
'' Commune" were elected, but the majority of the
candidates raturned are described as belonging to the
Republican party.

STRENGTHENING THE DEFENCES OF
PARIS.

BERLIN, November 7, (3 p.m.)

M. Thiers has written to the Pope informing him
that he has advocated his cause .at all the Courts
visited on his late diplomatic journey. All the
Courts were ready to consider his case at the coming
Congress, and would grant him a position worthy of
the Vicegerent of Christ.

The French have constructed a continuous line of
fresh earthworks, redoubts, and rifle pits between
Mont Val6rien and St. Denis.

Direct railway communication between Nancy and
Metz has been restored.
The Prefecture of German Lorraine is removed
from Sarreguemines to Metz.

FEARFUL CONDITION OF THE SICK AND
WOUNDED.

BERLIN, November 7 (1.10 a.m.).

it is stated here that the intention of the medical
authorities to transport a portion of the French sick
and wounded from Metz and Germany cannot be
carried out, owing to the prevalence among them
of typhus fever, smallpox, hospital fever, and other
contagious diseases.

THE FRENCH FLEET.
Nine French men-of-war have been seen ton miles
west of Heligoland.

ARREST OF BARON HAUSSMANN.
The Revell des Alpes Maritimes says that M.
Haussmann was arrested in his villa of Montborou'
at Nice, on the 31st ult.

ITALY AND ROME.

FLORENCE, November 6.

It is understood that the King's entrance into
Rome will be postponed until after the general
elections. While the Diplomatic Body in Florence
will accompany the King, the representatives of
the Foreign Powers in Rome will, it is believed,
abtain from any official recognition of the entrance.

(CENTRAL PRESS TELEGRAMS.)
ARRIVAL OF THE PRINCE OF WALES AT
WINDSOR.

The. Prince of Wales, attended by Major Grey, arrived
at Windsor yesterday, by the 11.5 a.m., train on the
Great Western Railway. His Royal Highness was met
by Prince Christian and Sir Hugh Seymour Blanc, and
the party proceeded to the royal preserves at Flemish
Farm, Windsor Great Park, for the purpose of pheasant
shooting.

THE LANCASHIRE PRESBYTERY AND
PRESBYTERIAN SCHOOLS.

At a meeting of the Lancashire Presbytery of the Eng-
lish Presbyterian Church, yesterday, the Rev. C. Pater-
soiynoved that the Presbytery overture the Synod to
take means to have its schools made rate-provided under
school boards. The motion was modified and made more
general, but was rejected by a large majority. A com-
plaint was read from some members of the Grosvenor-
square Schools Church, Manchester, to the effect that the
Kirk Session had, without consulting the congregations,
substituted kneeling for standing at prayer, and standing
for sitting at singing. The Presbytery expressed satis-
faction with the conduct of the session.

OPENING OF THE NEW UNIVERSITY
BUILDINGS, GLASGOW.

The new buildings of the Glasgow University were
formally opened yesterday. The proceedings were con-
ducted within the Hunterian Museum. The Duke of
Montrose, Chancellor of the University, presided, and
amongst those present were the Marquis of Bute, the
Lord Justice General, Mr. Gordon, M.P., Sir Edward
Colebroke, M.P., Mr. A. Orr Ewing, M.P. Lord Derby,
the Lord Rector, was expected to be present, but was
unable to attend. The Duke of Montrose con-
gratulated the Principal and professors upon
the success which had attended their efforts,
and that they had lived to see the opening day of
the new University. The merchants of Glasgow had made
princely fortunes, which was creditable to their talents
and their industry, but it was still more creditable to them
that they had made such a use of their riches as to enable
the new noble building to be erected for the education of
the rising generation. Professor Lushington delivered an
address, specially prepared for the occasion, and Mr. A .
Orr Ewing, M.P., stated that from subscriptions and
from Government £254,000 had been obtained,
and £117,000 had been received for the ground
upon which the old college stood. Every-
thing in connection with the new building was paid.
There was still, however, required the sum of £350 for a
hospital, and £640 for a college hall. Of the £150,000
raised in public subscriptions, Glasgow had given nearly
all. The University was declared open, and the various
classes will meet to-day. Mr. Gilbert Scott, of London,
who is the architect, was absent through serious illness.
A banquet took place in the evening.

THE HON. F. LEVESON GOWER, M.P., AND
HIS CONSTITUENTS.

The Hon. F. Leveson Gower, M.P., addressed his con-
stituents at Bodmin last night. Speaking of the war, he
said he believed the general sympathy in England was
with Germany, France being the aggressor. Still, he
thought the French people preferred peace. His brother,
Earl Granville, had carried out the wishes of England to
the best of his ability, and had done all that was possible
in the way of securing a cessation of hostilities. The
hon. gentleman said he was in favour of this country
keeping up a small efficient army and a thoroughly effi-
cient navy, and was utterly opposed to balloting for the
militia.

THE ELEMENTARY EDUCATION ACT.
A meeting of the clergy and laity of the Archdeaconry
of Coventry was held yesterday afternoon in St. Mary's
Hall, Coventry. The Bishop of Worcester was in the
chair. His lordship said he expectei very beneficial
oesults from the operations of the Act. He believed the
difficulties talked of were more imaginary than real. The
Act had already worked good. It had quick-
ened educational zeal throughout the country
in a most wonderful manlier. Resolutions in favour
of securing religious teaching in elementary schools, and
declaring the need of more training schools for masters
and mistresses, wereipassed. Mr. Newdegate advocated
the union of all denominations in teaching upon the basis
that the Bible is the Word of God.