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and called upon the Naval Council 70 increase the
strength of the feet.
BERLIN, Dec. 9.-There was an anti-war riot of q
very serious character yesterday which was caused
by the resistance Of an order drafting men for the
andwebr and the police were unable TO queIl the
riot. The military were called ont and suppressed
the disorder, after nsing great severity. If the
order. of. drafting married men No carried out IL
win give an additional force of twenty Eve thou
sand TO the army. and is or great importance at
this time for the prolongation OF the war, while
every day France increases in strength.
VERSAILLES. Dec. I0.-Tbe French are assuming
the offensive in strong force. They were repnlaed
at %nightfall, after a days artillery eight. The Prus-
sian loss was slight; but French prisoners were
taken. %
The French at Ham captured a detachment Of
Germans with artillery r..rrn
LILLE. Dec. IO-General De Hcncourt arrived
in a balloon. from Paris. He says In the lighting
on the 30th and I'd the French were victorious.
The Prussian losses were $4,000 prisoners and six
guns He states that Paris suffers no privations
on account of food. The object OF this journey is
to insure a concert OF movement by all the French
armies. Ham and st. Quentin are occupied by the
French
New YORK. Dec. l3.--Smalley tellegraphs to the
Tribune from London, that a despatch from Gam
beta, on Friday, says that encouraged by the con-
tinued resistance of the Army OF the Loire, he has
resolved to postpone the request for an armistice
and remain with the army. A despatch from a
special correspondent at Tours, Friday, says that
war q Foutrdnce is more firmly resolved on than
ever. Cremieux and Fournichon were 10 90 10
that evening.
Minister Bancroft writes to Fish that the accom-
plshment of German unity is so speedy 81 10 Sur
prise even King William himself. Prior TO the war
the King only lived in the hope that such an event
would some day be accomplished. but Bancroft
says the King never expected to see 1t accomplished
in his time.
LONDON. Dee. IO.-lSpecial to the World.J-Bis-
marck declares that be will not treat with the
Tours Government on any consideration, because
it has counived at bad faith, and its officers have
broken their paroles.
The Paris Government has just refused n sum-
mons to surrender, saying that they will eight to
the last.
LONDON, Dec. 1O.-The Times has received a tele-
graph from Berlin which says King William will
return to Berlin after the capitulation Of Paris,
even if the war is continued beyond that time.
The German terms Of peace are likely to be-
much more oppressive the longer the French hold
A newspaper correspondent at Berlin telegraphs
that Bismarck r~eiterates his denial that he opposes
the bombardment Of Paris. 1t Is reported a Coun-
Of War at Versailles has decided TO lombard
the city.
LONDON, Dec. I0-Gladstone's note announcing
that the British Government has taken. care 10
make the provision of the Pope, 10 support his dig
nifty and personal freedom. and independence in
spiritual functions, excites surprise and criti-
The Government, by such a, declaration,
made at this moment, intend the double purpose Of
the great Catholic meeting atSt. James
f1dll ana CONCENTRATING IccllnK III lreldu0, WncTe ru-
mors of an impending diHiculty with America
already cause alarm. I v...rt .aofg
FLORENCE, Dec. I0.-[ World cable.l-The revo-
lutionary party at Rome attempted. an 'dnlesae on
The 9th, threatening to sack st. Peters and attack
the Vatican. The disturbance reached formidable
proportions before 1t was quelled by the gendarmcs
aided by military. rrEa# EEfREE4HR
Al the Kings headquarters, at Versailles, IL Ia
now said that the occupation Of France will con-
Anue for two years after peace Is concluded. fiA
~.0,~, H. n TAo C~--.. h.sA.g. ~o-
nand every point of Paris. Notre Dame presents
AS fair a target as did Strasbourg Cathedral. The
opening of the bombardment is Gxed for Decem-
per 18th.
A correspondent with the Army OF the Loire on
he 10th says Frederick Charles was repulsed with
'evere loss during the last three days.
LONDON Dec. 12.-The Morning Pest tells the
exact truth about the reported proposal OF an arm
stice Gambetta suggested to Lord Lyons. with a
view to a speedy meeting and the efficiency OF the
coming Congress on the Eastern question, that an
be pressed by the Neutral Powers In Or
to allow the election for a Constituent Assem-
bly, and give increased weight TO the presence OF
French Pienipotentiary in said Congrcus no over
has been made to Bismarck, nor has the sug-
gestion had any result.
rec g grGat T sEe FGeG SshllinRg sp &c sse 3Sif RGv1S5 Sc RReHYa n
Trafalgar Square. A-a ~ r@tA
LONDON, Dec. 12.-The Eastern Question Is again
agitated. The Russian Minister at Constantinople
Is asking further annulments OF the Paris treaty.
N"6NA - 6
against surprise.
telegram from Brussels says the Germans will
Immediately occupy Luxembourg as a military
A Pal Mall Gazette correspondent credits the
statement that the King of Belgium in November
assigned Luxembourg to Prussia for cash.
LUXEMBOURG, Dec. l3.-The Patriotic Committee
to-day voted a protest against the Prussian charge
Of violation Of neutrality and denying any popular
iesire for change Of allegiance.
UrrurA nac IQ-AII fha nraaa danouona Dr,,.
course towards Luxembourg as arrogant.
rhe Press impiores the guaranteeing powers 20
rise and repress the insolence which makes all
,reaties valuelese. Er s
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13-In the House, to-day.
Butler presented the petition OF 1000 citizens OF
Gloucester, Mass, complaining OF the uRfriendly
of the Canadian authorities toward the Ameri-
IAN fishermen, and asking retaliatory measures by
in the way OF non-intercourse, prohib ito
y trade, and demanding indemnity for the losseg
the American nshermeh. Referred.
g The Very Latest.
ST.. PETERSBURG, Dec. l2-Addreeses continue 10
De received congratulating the Gar upon bis
.ction in regard to the Treaty Of 1856. The winter
las commenced In earnest. The river at Constadt
9 frozen over, and it is impossible for ships of war
o leave the harbor this year for the Black Sea.
Subscriptions for the construction of the Black
Sea feet are prohibited.
Russia remains firm in her determination 10 re.
the Treaty of Paris as abrogated.
LONDON. Dec. l3-The French are retresting
before Prince Frederick Charles from Beaugency.
BERLIN. Dec. I3-Tbe Queen has received the
dispatch from King William:
GERMAN HEADQUARTERS, Tuesday, Dec. 18th.
After four days fighting around BeaIgency, the
French retired TO Blois and Tours, Their loss was
Very severe. Many deserters come into our lines
and at Rouen. 1fcn fYt WILLIAM.
LONDON, Dec. 1877. N-Phalsbourg, a strong
lold at the foot of the Vosges Mountains, the siege
IF which was commenced soon after the battle OF
Woertb was fought, has surrendered uncondition-
.lly. The Prussian troops marched into the place
,o-day. n 4tf48s l4gArtEl
LONDON, Dec. l3<-A correspondent at Versailles
makes the following statement: In a conversation
IN the political situation, Bismarck said that strong
,forts were making for the restoration Of the
Emperor Napoleon, and that q Congress on the
Eastern question would not be held without n
French plenIpotentiary that France bad no
to appoint one Just now, ald that he
would not recognize the authority Of men OF the
pavement to st among their betters.
King william Is exceedingly anxious 70 return
ZONE and Won Moltke laments the intense suffering