The south-western., 1870-09-21
dispatches from Tuesdays Daily.
FROM EUROPE.

LONDON, Sept. lit is said that Bismarck has
asked explanation from the Belgium Government for
having allowed l. 900 French soldiers to cross her
territory unchecked. The Independence Beige, in
this connection, says it fears Belgium has already
leaned too sharply to Prussia.
PARIS, Sept l7.-Gen. Ulrich has telegraphed to
the War Department that the situation OF the city OF
Srasbourg growing desperate necessitating an early
Captulation.
The French iron-clads have been recalled from the
Baltic and North seas to protect Cherbourg, HaVre
and other ports from attack by the Prussians.
Fourcheon Minister of Marine, is at Havre.
There was grand Republican demonstration at Mar
seiles recently. Esqures made strong dscourses in
honor of the United States asserting that the Empire
was a friend of the Southern rebellion, and that the
Republicans of France favored the Union Price, the
American Consulate, also made speech sympathizng
with the new government.
LONDON, Sept. IA correspondent of the Globe,
writing from Paris, says the Red Republicans now
more dangerous to the safety of the city than the
Prussians Some are already urging the erection of
the guillotine. .-...
The Observer says in official type that the prospects
of peace better than any time since the war
began. Has de Legru is conducting negotiations be-
tween Jules Favre and Bismarck and it is said an
armistice has already been arranged.
Tours Sept 1.-THE following newsis promulgated
through the office of the French Secretary of the Inte
rior All service of northern railways suspended
The Prussans have fired into passing trains at Albion,
and burnt the depot. .
They have crossed the Seine with fifty cannons.
The Prussian cavalry occupy Scissors.
A dispatch from the sub-Prefect at Muhause an
nounces that the enemy occupies that town and
Cernay and TO be seeking a route to Paris.
1t is reported that the advance guard of the Prus-
SLAMS had been defeated near Mulhause and Toomar.
At demonstration, made in Bordeaux in favor of
the Republic, the American Consul was loudly cheered.
MENDELsHoN, Sept. l7.-It is officially reported that
Srasbourg worke facing Lunetes Nos 50 and So, are
completed The garrison exploded the mines destroy
ing the earth works protecting the besegers but they
have since been repaired s
Colmar and Mulhouse are occupied by Baden troops.
BERLIN, Sept IA telegram from Prussan head
quarters makes great reduction in the number of prs-
surrendered at Sedan. There only 10000,
and killed and wounded 10000 +
LONDON, Sept. 17.-Latest Paris advices say the
Pope and the Diplomatic Corps have taken refuge in
the Castle of Strangeto, and the captuation of the
city is hourly expected
Advices from Tours, now the actual seat of the
French Government, complain of the interruption and
delay of teegraphic and mail communication with
Paris and England
Mercier the French minister at Madrid, announces
his recall, and took formal leave of the regent.
PARIS, Sept. 1S.-On Saturday the Prussians were
seen in front of Comar and Mulhousen, moving to-
wards Thons.
The Prussans crossed the Seine at Athis, but were
beaten back on Friday night. zB44l ii
Cannoaadng is now heard in the direction of Bic
tre.
The King refuses to recognize the provisional gov
ernment, and will only recognize the Emperor Ba-
zaine
committee of German workmen have made pro-
test against the war. .-.... ...=..r
The ministers of England Austria, Italy and Tur-
key have left Paris.
A balloon has arrived from Metz with letters
Paris cavalry waiting for the enemy.
Fort Vincennes has been evacuated and the guns
have been brought within the walls &
FLORENCE, Sept. l7.-An official dispatch from Mon.
teraturdo Saturday, says Baron Won Aren't and Gen.
Cabarnos, headquarters by order of the Pope,
to explain that foreign military for the moment ruled
Rome and the Pope was unable to prevent resistance.
The Pope wished to know what course Cabarnos in
tended to take Cabarnos replied that his purpose
fully set forth in the Royal proclamation; but the
Kings patience has been tried by resistance the part
of the foreign troops. Baron Won Aren't asked twenty
four hours delay that he might bring additional nu
ence to bear on the Pope. Gabarnos yielded far
not to attack Rome for hours but reserved
the right to move his troops which encirce Rome.
LONDON, Sept. 1s.-Gen. Viney made reconnos-
sance and found $4,000 Prussians at Cretiel, had
skirmish, in which there eleven killed and thirty
wounded TO hours cannonadng followed. Can
nonading is heard in the direction of forts JuoFy and
Charnton.
The French Institute, in the name of civilization,
protests against the possible destruction, by lombard
rheht, OF the nDfafes oOSerVatOreS ana galleries OF
Paris
MADRID, Sept. 18.-Vomito at Barcelona Ten
deaths, including the health officer EEsE
Tours, Sept. l8.-Diplomats have arrived to-day.
number of volunteers passed northward this morn
ing.
1t is reported that Gen. Duerat with eight thousand
troops, occupy the woods of Clamart aud Moulen
There fight yesterday, between the Prussians
and three regiments of the line, some battaions Mo-
bile Garde, and battery of artillery The Prussians
retired. *@ 55*
Diplomats left Paris hastily last night being inform
ed OF heavy attack and hard fighting yesterday and
to-day around Paris. zz.z' 3 S'tssszs
PARIS, Sept 19.-Journal de Republique publishes
Jules FaTres circular It contains the following point
regarding the election of the Constitutional Assembly,
which the I'd instead of the 18th of October
Some objection being made regarding the character
of the present government, Favre admits rregularity
but argues the urgency of the The defense of
the integrity of the soil and the national honor is in
Eolyed. We must return the delegated power to the
people; nothing is to be expected from Prussia Her
cilable with calm impartaty and craftsmanship Two
hundred thousand souls have already been sacrificed to
her ambition and it is certain she will exact terms
from France which the present government should not
accept; hence eonVoke an Assembly freely chosen
to decide. What we ask now, is to give France our
hearts and our blood then let France decide It is
not our transient authority but immortal France rising
ITSELF to confront Prussia France releasing itself from
the winding sheet of the Empire frank and generous
ready tn imHaoIate for RIGHT and hertv-disa.