Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-31

On its eve, therefore, we wish to tender our
readers, one and all, the compliments OF the
season, and to wish them every happiness they
can desire. May their future days be days OF
plcasartness, and their paths be paths of peace.
EUROPEAN NEws.-After one days bonn
bardment the fortifcation of Mount Avron,
the tarthest out ON the eastern side OF Paris,
was surrendered to the Germans. 1t was an
earthwork, built since tie commencement OF
the siege, and commanded some Of the advance
positions of the besiegers. 1t was two miles
distant from Fort Rosny, the nearest of the
regular line of deferces, and eight miles from
the city. General Bourbaki's army, Which re:
treated from Orleans down the east bank of
the Loire, is moving towards the Ardennes
with the purpose OF etfectlog; a junction With
the forces of Garihaldi, which occupied Dion
and Gray on the retreat of the Germans, who
are supposed to be on the way to reinforce the
investing lines around Paris. The army of
Prince Frederick Charles. which recently &C.
curied the country between Tours and Orleans,
is withdrawing to the latter place, while Gen.
Chanzy is concentrating his army at st. Calais,
forty miles westward of Orleans, for offensive
movements 1t is officially announced that
Bismarck has refused to allow Favre safe con-
duct to London to attend the Eastern question
Conference, although the request was made by
Minister Washburne. As result OF this,
France has declined to take part, and the Con
ference will not be held unless she is repre-
scented.
Wurtemburg and Hesse have both ratified
the treaties of alliance with the German Em.
plre.
A dispatch from Madrid says that the iufor.
nation obtained from papers seized shows that
irr the assassination Of Prim the conspiracy
was extensive. The members were sworn to
exterminate the enemies Of the Republic. The
murder of Prlm was opposed by some on the
round that nothing should be attempted until
the arrival of the Duke of Aosta, but the ad
vrcatcs OF immediate action prevailed. Lots
were drawn Tor three persons to undertake the
hliimr OF Prim. 1t is said that the Ministry
ui War are in possession OF proof indentiiyiug
The actual assassins, but have not yet succeed
"a in making their arrest. There were some
expressions of indignation at the attempt but
he people generally show sulleu Indifference
iEerc is great activity at the War Office
tnuriers have been despatched to Barcelona
aid other points, with stringent orders to the
military commanders. There are rumors Of q
union Of the Carlists and Republicans against
io'eiEu hIuSS. 1Hc IniulStIy CouleLIi piate CuaOS
'us th" nrnp ramme for the ROUTE by which the
rew'y elected King will make his entry into
Madrid, ia view Of the attempt on tie life Of
Prim, ard to battle the cnEspirators, should
further assassinatons be designed. General
Sickies and other Ministers congratulated Gen
PIN on his escape. TIE Spanish Cortcs aaop
ia resolution expressive OF horror at the at
tcmpt 10 assassinatc General Prim, and passed
ii vote of confidence in the Government
Auolhcr dispatch states that Prm has an
nrurced lis determination to resign in person
to King Amadeus, and plead desire to retire
to private liic General Prim is rapidly pro.
crossing toward recovery from his wounds.
Seven Ct the eight balls Embedded in his
shoulder have been extracted and his condition
is comfortable. He has, however, suffered the
loss of two fingers. Admiral Topetc has as
sumcd, temporarily, the functions of Genera!
Pr:n as Minister OF Foreign Affairs and War,
Is wrIi as the Presidency Of Council.
Ike Tibcr ha- overlooked its banks and
f.oGsd half .of the city Of Rome. causing
great damage to properly.