Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-11-22
THURSDAYS NEWS.

THURSDAYS NEWS.
A late despatch from London speaks OF the
ieelisg in the city upon the Russian question
as being intense, and the excitement almost
without precedent. So strong is the feeling
that Government finds itself pressed forward
to an altitrde that it did not intend at first to
assume, being convinced that it is unsafe to
hold back
Orders have been given from tie Admiralty
to man and prepare the entire feet of England
at the principal seaports. The works is to go
on day and night and with all possible activity.
1t is reported from Warsaw that tho re-
serves of the Russian army have been for some
time secretly called in; that the army con-
tracts for bread this year are double those OF
the last ;that the manufacture of arms IS pro-
ceediug in all-the fouDdries with great energy,
and the fleets at Cronstadt are being constant
ly exercised
Letters received in London from Versailles
report the situation of the Prussiaus as ex-
tremely critical, and alarm prevails among all
who understand the situation. Officers OF high
rank have said that the Germans find them-
selves besieeed, and that transformation OF
the scene has occurred. Confidence and bra
very among the French people have taken the
place of depression and fear, and TO sum up,
promises complete turning Of the tables, to
the utter humiliation of the invaders"
FRIDAYS NEWS.
Cable dispatches this morning are almost
engrossed with numerous details relative to
the threatened complications growing out OF
the attempt Of RuSsia to secure a revision of
the Paris treaty, The general appearance OF
the news is that war between Russia and Great
Britain and her allies, whoever they may prove
to be, must be regarded as imminent.
The preparations throughout England. for
war, are extensive. Gibralter is being repro
vsioned and powder in large quantities is being
purchased by the Government. Lord Napier,
of Magdaa, is named as the COMMANDMENTS
Chief of the British army, Lord Lucan taking
command of the cavalry.
The demands of Gortschakoff are said to be
generally approved by the Russians. The
conditions Of humiliating treaty, they say,
have been carried out with fidelity for fourteen
years and that now is their time, or never
| They believe that England will not fight. 1t
is remarked that Russia must be prepared for
any event, or she would not have ventured on
so bold a step. The Russian papers contain
strong articles, expressing hope of peace, but
stating that the country is ready for war if it
| shall become necessary.
SATURDAYS NEWS.
Rumors are reported TO be reaching London,
thick aud fast, creating general impression
that nothing can avert war. One is, that
| Austria has ordered large force to the Tur
| kish frontier, that the country may be ready
to cooperate with other Powers should there
! be breaking out of hostilties.
! The King of Prussia yesterday telegraphod
the Queen from Versailles that the Duke of
| Meckenburg had repulsed the French along
| the whole line near l'reu&, taking many pris>
| oners, and pursuing them towards Lemans.
| The advance of the army of Prince Fred
erck Charles reached Auxcrre yesterday, ten
| days march from TUury.
Great CONSERVATION and excitement is said
| to have been caused i'll London yesterday. by
the receipt of despatch from Secretary Fish,
| there, concerning the Alabama claims -
| Though its contents we're unknown to the pub
| lie, it was assumed that Russia and the United
States have u secret understanding
MONDAYS NEWS.
The feeling said to prevail all over England
as decidedly wariike, but the Cabinet is divi
dcd the Russian question, which it is
! thought may lead to u dissolution of the Min
istrv Granville insists that England must
now take firm stand or forever give up her
influence in European affairs. The prince Of
Wales, speaking for the Queen. is understood
to have conveyed to the Cabinet her Majesty's
disapproval of his Lordship's hasty reply to
Russia.
Great activity prevails at the English War
Office and at that of the Admiralty, in put
ting their departments upon a complete war
footing. The work of preparation goes on in
them both night and day. All iron clads, and
number Of wooden vessels and transports,
are fitting for sea.
1t is reported from Tours that England,
with the consent of the Provisional Govern
ment, has made new proposals for an armistice,
on Il basis which promises success. This is
said to be formed upon pecuniary cOmpensa-
! ton, the razing of the frontier fortresses, and
| the naturalization of Al<ace and Lorraine, the
| Great Powers guaranteeing the fulfllment of
the conditions by any future French Govern
mcut.
| Accounts from the Prussian and French
! armies on the Loire are altogether conflicting.
The formation OF the North German Con-
federation is steadily being completed. a
treaty has been signed admitting Baden and
| Hcsse.