The Portland daily press., 1870-09-15
PROBABLE REFUSAL OF AN ARMIsrIcE.

| curing many insults at last consents to hgnt a
| duei, but only on condition that the struggle
| shall be decisive, and shall be final.
Prussia.
PROBABLE REFUSAL OF AN ARMIsTIcE.
BRUSSELS. Sept. 14-It is almost certain
that Prussia will refuse to entertain the propo
stlon looking to an armistice, mainly because
| IL would delay army operations in case neg0-
tiatlons were unsuccessful until an unfav0ra-
Die season sets in and render the situation OF
the enemy much less favorable.
WHERE PEACE IS TO BE SETTLED.
The official provincial correspondent refer
ring to Theirs message, says: 1.-The present
government at Paris exists only by leave OF
the Cutler democracy. 1t may negotiate
where it likes but Germany believes that peace
IS to he settled as the war is between Prussia
and France.
Belginm.
BRUSSELS, Sept 14.-Belgium has received
no formal notification of the establishment OF
the French republic.
Great Britain.
MARINE DISASTER.
LIVERPOOL, Sept. 1.-THE bark Albion, for
st. John, N. b., put back to Galway, having
lost two maSts
MEDIEVAL HISTORY.
LONDON, Sept. 14.-German scholars accom-
pany the army in order to search the libra
ries of cathedral towns for documents rel
alive to medieval history. %
GERMAN UNITY.
The German Cabinet are considering means
to achieve national government unity.
THE RAILWAY ACCIDENT.
The first reports from the scene of the rail-
way accident at Tamworth were gross exag-
gerations. No passengers are missing and
none badly hurt.
DISRAELI
delivered an address to night before the Buck
q ha ms h Arrio ~ Of
Aylesbury. The principal people of the coun-
tv were present and the hall was crowded.
Disraeii, after fitting remarks on the harvest
ami kindred topics passed to the consideration
OF political affairs. He congratulated England
for having by parliamentary and other reforms
removed all opportunities of internal dlsuuiet
so she was now in condition to witness un-
moved vanishing empires and rising republics
AT the opening of ih- British Association for
the Advancement of Science
PROF. HUXLEY,
chairman, delivered an address which was
highly praised.
NAVAL PATTERN.
The q. S. flagship Franklin is an obiett of
attention aud curiosity. Her crew are much
admired for their activity, skill and powerful
physique. The admiralty has decided to adopt
the practice noticed on the franklin of arm
ing men with breach loading pistols instead of
revOlverS.
PEACE PROMISED.
The Paris correspondent of the Times YES
terday writea:-"I am convinced we shall soon
have peace.'
The Republicans now say openly that peace
must be had at any price, One who has ind
mate relations with the government tells me- 10
Gay that cost what it may peace must be- made
as the only way of saving the Republic.
STOPPING OVER.
The Franco American determination is cn1.
mnaflng with extravagances. Mr.. WASH
buroe Is tue hero of the hour and daily demon
STATIONS in his honor take place.
The name of the Avenue del I'm peratica is 70
be changed to Avenue d. Etats Unis
THE SIEGE OF sTRAsBoURG DRAWING TO A
CLOSE.
Advices from Strasbourg are to the effect
that this heroic defence is drawing to a close
ana surrender imminent, occasoned by the
failure OF ammunition and provisions.
IRE Prussians have consented at the re-
quest or switzerland to permiy non combat.
ants to 'eave Strnsbourg 1t is reported that
an envoy from Russia has arrived at the Prus-
sian Kings headquarters,
Inc Paris journals now say thew have little |
hope of mediation. An arrangement has haen
made by which Paris will be provided with GAS
in case of a SIEGE . 20
1t is rumored that Bazaine has arrived at
farls but the report is not confirmed
GREAT STORM IN SCOTLAND.
EDINBURGH, Sept. 14-A violent storm in
the north of Scotland caused the desl ructien of
large amount OF property.
THE ENGLISH FEELING
tribune Special IL am assured on author |
lty cannot doubt, that Theirs came over all |
solutely without Instructions or pronosals |
merely to feel the pulse OF the Englisb govern. |
ment and try to persuade them to Join a neutral |
league to prevent the ACKNOWLEDGMENT of France |
ana preserve European equilibrium. 1t is need |
less 70 say these ideas Of fifty year ago can lead
10 nothing. The attitude of the English govern |
ment remains precisely as before stated: will
ing 10 undertake mediation at the Instance of |
both parties, and not OF one and on the same
position, the basis of previously accepted guar
antees. o
Spain.
THE PRESS AND THE UNITED STATES
MADRID, Sept. A.-The press of Spain gem
crazy enloglzes the peace efforts made by the
United States. CASTELAR, has specially eloouent
articles on the subject in the Discussion.
Italy.
A REPUBLIC PROCLAIMED
LONDON, Sept IA Reports of popular ris-
ing at Nice and Mentone are confirmed at both
places The F'ench authorities have been de-
posed. prisoners released and an Italian repub-
lie proclaimed.
Rome.
THE POPE PROTESTANT.
ROME, Sept. 13.-The Pope decides not to
go to Malta. He has protested formally to the
diplomatic body against the invasion of the
Roman territory by the italian troops.