The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-11-23
E U R @ P E
PROSPECTS OF A GENERAL VAR
DIMINISHING.
Important Movements of the Contend
ing Forces-Parts In Good Spirits.

ty and thirty.1ve have been enrolled in the Ma.
tional Guard
The Luxembourg Echo says the Francs-tireura
have been successful against the German Uhans
near the border. Over thousand Uhlans have
been driven into Luxembourg aud dsarmsd.
The siege Of .Moutmedy continues. The garrl'
son made sortle on The 18th, and hve hundred
Germans were either killed, captured or wounded
The besegers have since Withdrawn beyond nre
BERLIN, November %.
1t is reported that Paris is disposed to yield.
LONDON November %.
The Shipping Gazette mentions that the French
products, fabrics, wines, &C., may be bought now
in France at fabulously low prices, owing to the
war and the paraization Of commerce.
odo Russell dlned with the Crown Prince Of
Prussia Oh Sunday.
Parties have arrived at. Versailles lately on a
hopeless mission to effect au armistlce.
LUXEMBOURG November %.
The bombardment OF Thlonvllle by the Prus'
SLAMS Is very active to-day. The shots average
about eighteen minute. The cannonade is very
distinctly heard here.
special to the World, dated Berlin ed, says.
that according to the latest information received
from Versailles incessant exertlons are directed
to the formation Of second outer line OF Invest.
ment to. cover the operations OF the inner line.
The strategy Of Pa'ladlnes ls understood at Yer
saIlles, and has Jeen met by counter movement {
with the centre at Orleans. Palladines has eX.
tended his llr es both north aud, south, intending
to enclose the Germans on both tanks. The lat.
ter have executed similar movement having
fallen back at the same time towards Paris.
Paladlne's line Is now said to extend from
Lemans through Vendome, Orleans aud Bourges
to Nevers. His main body rests along this line,
while 1t Is feared that the larger portion Of his
force has passed north towards Evreux.
PARIS, November H.
Dates to the 14th, by balloon, report the city
quiet; perfect order prevails, with ample provi-
sions for three months.
There had been no great engagement lately
Great events are expected within few days.
THE EASTERN QUESTION
LONDON, November %.
The feeling to-day, on the Eastern question,
is healthier Confidence In good part has been
restorted In money circles. Leaves OF absence
are cancelled. The Guards have been ordered to
prepare for active service.
ST. PETERSBURG, Novem5e 10.
Special to the New York Herald: The reply Of
the Russian Government to Earl Grauvllle's let
ter was promptly forwarded to London. Russia
adopts a highly conclliatory tone, but remains
entirely firm in the position already adopted, and
refutes at length the statement that the move
ment Of the Principaities In contrayention OF the
treaty Of Paris Injured TO her advantage, an d ap-
peals to all friendly powers to note the fact that
congress ippractcablei inthe present state ofthe
principal European powers. The reply also states
that Russia expressly dlsclaims any hostile inten-
tions or desire to disregard any Of the provisions
OF the treaty OF Paris other than those generally
admitted to De unjust and oppressive against her:
She would deeply regret an interruption Of the
friendly relations which she has endeavored to
cultivate with Great Britain, but repeats her in
tention to act upon the previous notification In re-
gard to the Black Sea. While Russia is willing to
submit her pretenslons to the decision of con-
ference, Prussia will consent to the scheme only
on condition that her relations with France shall
not be discussed thereat.
There is better feeling In Russia In conse-
quence Of Gortschakofrs dispatch, which is con.
sidered calculated to assure the desired object
without war An imposing iron-clad Russian
squadron will shortly make Its appearance In the
Dardenelles, and a military force will appear on
the Danube, II Vienna and Constantinople are
less compliant than Russia hopes.
In German circles there is strong conviction
that there will be no war. In case Of war a large
number OF officers servtngIn india will be drafted
into the Turkish: army, and considerable por-
ton OF the Madras army will be sent to Turkey.
NEW YORK, November %.
A special to the Tribune from Berlin reports
the English and Ptussian ministers as saying that
the danger Of rupture Is abattug.
LONDON, November o.
The Paris Constitutional says Russia errs in
thinking the neutrality Of the Black Sea was
Nspoleon's idea. 1t Is the traditional policy Of
France.
spesal telegram to the Times this morning,
from Berlin, says: Russia is seeking to prove that
the story of her buying an American feet to serve
as Black Sea squadron Is untrue. Her language
is pacific.
Prussia 1t Is expected will sustain q peaceful
solution Of the question between Russia and the
other powers relative to .he Paris treaty Of 1855.
The Morning Post of! ;laly denies that Bismarck
repudiates the existence OF an understanding with
Russia about the Euxiue question.
Earl Russell urges this as an emergency requir.
ing ministers to call out and organize the militia.
NEW YORK, November %.
A special to the World, from London, says 1t is
the belief In Downing street that Russia WILL In
Difference TO the united opinion OF the Great
Powers withdraw the pretensions advanced in
Gortschakons note aud expresses her willing
ness to refer the question at issue toa conference
which will not be summoned until after the issue
Of the present war. 1t Is believed In some quar-
tiers that Italy will ultimately join Austria aud
England In resisting Russia There Is no truth
in the report that Turkey Is negotiating with Rus
sia In regard to an armstice between the French
and Germans.
General European News.
MADRID, November %.
The Imparciel says that an announcement Of
the formal reception OF the crown by Aosta has
been received. The escort squadron leaves Car.
thagenia for Genoa next Friday.
FLORENCE, November 22.
Partial election returns warrant the statement
that the government Is sustained by an Immense
majority.
LONDON, November %.
The yacht Cambria has arrived. She had
rough passage. The weather Is disagreeable
throughout Great Britain.
STEAMERS BURNED--L0SS OF LIFE.