The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-11-02
MISCELLANEOUS.

NEW YORK, Oct. 25.-The Heralds special from
London says the city is excited the French loan
of ten millions sterling, from the fact that this is the
first time France offered loan outside of her own
territory The loan is received with favor Subscrip-
tions already large
In game of base ball between the Red Stockings
and the Mutuals, the score was: : Mutuals l Red
Stockings. The Mutuals made their first and only
score on the last inning.
The London Times has Berlin special to the effect
that the latest peace negotiations were defeated by
Prussias demand for French territory.
The Times, editoriay, advises the British govern
ment to cease its efforts to stop the war, saying, If
England persists she must be ready to stake something
on it.
The Standard sase, Eugene and the powers at Ver-
saies activel negotiating with view to her re-
sumption of the regency, and negotiating for peace
If the Empress did not depart last night her depar
ture may be expected at any moment
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 25.-The National Executive
Committee of the Union League in their monthly re-
port claim encouraging from Maryland, New Jer
sey, Pennsy ylvania Kentucky and several Western
States for the approaching elections Action regard
ing irregularity in Arkansas Missouri and elsewhere
is postponed to the Annual Session, which convenes
on the I'd November.
The population of Philadelphia is 657,l
New YORK, Oct. pa special to the Herald
makes Bismarck say that the Prussans can hope for
no full security without reclaiming those territories the
French took from the Germans for purposes of ag-
SEeSSlOu anu conquest. Prussia now desires
but only the peace that will give full security for the
future An armistice is useless unless made so as to
lead to peace.
The Telegrams special London dispatches from be-
fore Metz say that negotiations for surrender upon
the restoration of Eugene to the regency has failed
Peace can now only be obtained by the amicabe in
tervention of neutral powers.
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 25.-The official Democratic
majority in Indiana is 2,43s.
New YORK, Oct. 27.-The Worlds special from
London says the English Ministry are annoyed by the
guarded but absolute refusal of Russia to cooperate for
peace.
The Chancellor of the Russian Cabinet has been at
Brussels and Tours and is expected at London.
1t is inferred that Russia conempates isolatng Eng
land from both France and Germany on the Eastern
question The steps taken by the English government
has been modification for Gladstone.
SALT LAKE CRY, Oct 27.-Large amounts of ore
have been shipped east and west Many strangers are
visiting and examining the mines.
RICHMOND, Va, Oct. 27.-Ex Mayor Chahoon has
convicted of forgery and sentenced for four years
o the penitentiary. Chahoon's counsel will ask for
new trial.
LYNcHBURG, Va, Oct. 27.-W c. Pendetons mare {
Nora, won the to-day at the Fair. Rev. Father
dcQuirks horse, Sam, the second race, and was
idden by his owner
NATcHEz, Oct 2S.-Yesterday being the day set /
part for the Lee obsequies business suspended
all classes were in procession. The steamboat Lees
ime to Natchez 16 hours Sc minutes and Al sec
nds, beating the time of the Natchez IA minutes and
3 seconds.
New York, Oct. 2s.-The Tribunes special from v
efore Metz an the 10th inst, says, the commandent
# the city informed Bazaine that he could supply his
rmy no longer with provisions that they shift for
themselves. Bazaine then ordered the outposts to ?
ease firing. His men then deserted in squads s
The Prussians refused to receive large bodies Of de-
erters prisoners. 0
Messengers were sent to Prince Charles intimatipe tt
he intention tn surrender Tbia tha l.
tion ever made to surrender the fortress.
The Prussian troops who massng at Gravelotte
prevent the escaping Of the army were ordered to
etlre. Matters at noon to-day far advanced 0
nat the "a corps received orders to march for Paris
n the meantime, the French camps are quiet; no dis
lrbances, of the troops suspected the truth
WHEELING, West Va, Oct. 2s.-Midnight returns u
re meagre and unsatisfactory. The ticket is long
nd the counting progresses slowly The negroes all II
oted. Conflicting estimates r.
CINCINNATI. Oct. 2sThe population Of the city is
1000, besides 80, 900 outside of the city limits 81
mployed in the city.
BosToN, Oct. 28.-An order has been received at
le navy yard to estimate the expense and necessary
me to prepare for the monitors Wassuo, Shawnee,
antonah, Ticonderoga, Worcester, Wabash, Mag tt
"a, Sabine and three other vessels. 81
NEW York, Oct. 29.-The Worlds special says: Je
be London News says the surrender of Metz is re- al
arded as favorable pending the armistce and peace
sgotiations, though Metz and Bazaine were regarded
both parties practically out of the question No
ference whatever has been made to them in the pre-
ninaries. have the following points, A PROPOSE y
from the best authority, that everything is h
ain statu quo and six to govern all arrangements hf
ookng to possible resumption of arms both parties
hold undisturbed their present positions; Paris to
ceive day by day days supply of provisions, and
latitude to be given throughout the country hold :"
ections. Il
1t is stated that Austria has renewed active sup ey
,rt to England, who is warmly backed by Italy. ea
The Foreign office has intelligence that the author ar
g at Versailles accede to the demand couched in d. in
omatic, but decided language, from Great Britain
Russia that Theirs shall have safe conduct to Paris
The expected interview between Theirs and Trochu OF
Il decide the fate of the negotiations and armistce Oh
The Italians celebrated the uni6cation of Italy and on
liberation of Rome from the Popes sway by grand pu
ncert, public meeting and ball. w. G. Bryant ad- an
essed the meeting. Dr.. Magi, of Boston, violently th
nounced Victor Emanuel, eulogized Garibaldi and
azzini and hoped for Republic. These sentiments
ended Gen. D'Luca, the Italian Consul, who pro- R,
tod oxr;th c,