Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-05-15
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NEW Nolul, MAY 9.
a dispatch from London, dated yesterday
saws that the peace conference met Yesterday.
The proceedings are secret. This much, bowey-
er, is known, that France willing to accept the
dsmantlirg Of the Fortress, that it will not re-
main menace
Prussia will not consent to this
In the meantime war preparations are proceed
ing on both sides.
OTTAWA, May
1t is understood that the Queens proclamation
creating the Dominion of Canada, and appointing
members Of the Senate, will shortly be Issued
Lord Monck will be sworn in as first Niceroy Of
LONDON, May Morning.
The demands of the Prussan cabinet in re gard
to Luxemburg are assuming menacing tone.
ST. PETERSBURG, May Q.
The Emperor Alexander will visit Paris in June
next.
BERLIN, May o.
The Prussian diet yesterday accepted the new
constitution for the North German confederacy.
Gov, Wright, the American Minister, is better
and wall 90 to Carlsberd for the restoration of his
health,
LONDON, May 10.
The peace conference held its second session
to-day. The following basis for the deliberation
OF the conference was agreed upon
lst The territory OF Luxembourg is to remain
in the possession OF the King OF Holland as Grand
Duke of Luxembourg
%. The naturalization of the Grand Duchy is
to be guaranteed by all the European powers
participating in the conference,
3D. The fortress OF Luxembourg is to be
razed.
Earl Derby stated in Parliament last night that
he considered the preservation of the peace Of Eu-
rope no longer a question of doubt
la the House OF Commons last night a division
took place on an amendment made by the govern
nent to the reform bill and the amendment was
adopted.
LONDON, May ~,
The treaty which was signed yesterday by the
members of the peace Congress has been ratified
by their respective governments. BY the terms
OF the settlement the fortress OF LuXemburg is to
be evacuated by the Prussans within month
from the date OF the treaty. M
BKHrrN, May ~
The French Cabinet has made satisfactory ex-
plantations to Prussia in regard to the recent war
Ike preparations IN France.
NEW YoRK, May H.
special cable Dispatch dated yesterday lth.
says Notwithstanding satisfactory solution OF the
LuNemburI question by TIE treaty arrangement,
fears are entertained and generally expressed that
war has been only postponed by the work Of the
diplomatists Warilke preparations are still ae-
lively carried ON ia Francv, Germany, Russia and
Greoce IL is said that before tho uloso OF the
Peace Congress proposal is likely TO be address
ed 10y England to.all the powers in belligrent ac-
ton m which ohse Queen v letOria will recommend
aud urgU general disarning. Should ibis pro-
posnl be entertained another congress will proLa-
by assemhe in London 60 secure It's formal adop-
ton and uniform eNeou'ion by all the Crest Pow
ers, but 1t Is thought thai even this proposition
will not be successful in securing peace
Warm gratitude is expressed in France to
Queen Victoria. whose personal Intervention
would prevent the great calamity of war, and il
would tend 10 draw close the bonds of amity be-
tween the two countries I.... Xxx
The Queen OF spain has sold almost all her lew
els in London. single diamond watch chain
brought E2O 900 sterling. t G
BEnIlN, May h. Eosnina. \
The funeral OF the late american Minister Gov
Wright, took place to-day aud was attended by all
tiie American residents and yisitags In this city
and by large number Of the citizens Of Berlin.