The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-24

FRANCE AND PRUSSIA AGAIS.--Wc read in the Pre-
curseur of Antwerp: "a very serious piece of news
has just reached Paris. In defiance of the treaty OF
London, NJ de Bismarck it would seem, intends to re-
build the Notifications of Montouis sur Mosele orig
inally constructed by Vauban and which Louis XIV
was compelled to dsmantle by the treaty of Ryswck.
Montlous would be more threatening to France than
Luxembourg. Its reconstruction would account for the
readiness with which Prussia abandoned the latter. It
is difficult to believe that France will allow Prussia to
carry out her designs without saying a word'
We entirely agree with the PRECURSOR. It seems to
US that we have carried forbearance towards Prussia
its utmost limits. If ever wish has been shown to
respect the peace of Europe has it been exhib
tied to such an extent as recently by France. But
even concilatlon may be carried too far. The cold
and dgnifed reception of the King of Prussia shows
the tension Of the public mind in France. Frances
nerves have long been the stretch let Prussia be-
ware OF it. We have not granted her immunity
for her past goings we have duly made all
serves Let her beware lest by fresh pretensons and
brayado she cause the cup to overflow. No doubt it
was great event and great moral lesson to behold
the King OF Prussia, walking, unmolested about the
streets OF Paris And yet everything known. The
public knew what respect Prussian Ministers entertain
for their plighted word The promise of Compiegne,
the affair OF Luxembourg were unknown to none. Yes
France great country; she be hosptable even
to her enemies. But they should not put magna-
nimty to too severe trial; the result might dsap-
point them. We are anxious for peace, no doubt we
are desrous to terminate quietly this glorious nterna
tonal fete of the universal exhibition But less than
ever, especially after the Mexican disaster after the
Luxembourg concessions France tolerate the least
offensive movement, menacing attitude, however
slight it may appear. Paris Pays, June 25.
SPEECH BY JEFFERSON DAvIs.-Mr. Jefferson Davis
paid visit to Lennoxville where his at college,
last week, and received the Sherbrooke Rail
way station by large crowd of people, who cbeered
him heartily when the train arrived. Several persons
entered the car to explain to him the object of the
cheering, when Mr. Davis presented himself on the
platform, and was received with another round of
cheering, on the subsding of which he replied:
Gentlemen-I thank you most kindly for this
hearty British reception, which take as manifesto
ton of your sympathy and good will for one in misfor
tune 1t bespcaks the true instincts of your race
trust you may remain free people as you are
now, and that under the Union of your provinces you
may grow great and prosperous you free hope
that you will hold fast to your British principles and
that you may ever strive to cultivate close and af
fectionate connection with the mother country Cen
tcmen, again thank you.n
MIR. Davis then retired within the car. Three cheers
more, and one for Mrs. Davis were then given, and
the cars moved away towards Lennoxve, where he /
and family alghted and were again the recipients Of
hearty reception from the crowd awaiting him.
Toronto Leader,