The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-11-30
MISCELLANEOUS.

New YORK. Nov 26.-The Worlds special from
London says the correspondent who left Versailles On
the on the 2lst brings the following interview with
Bismarck:
Question Explain the dissatisfaction expressed
in Germany at the plan OF the campaign, especially
regarding Paris"
Answer 1.-THE capture of Paris is clamored for and
must be accomplished later to satisfy the
folks at home. Respecting the time and manner OF
efecting the capture public opinion is widely astray
Had my counsel been followed Paris would have been
attacked long ago."
Question "Were your counses overruled"
Answer: After the victories of Weisembnrg and
Woerth we emerged from Vosges and were marching
towards Chalons, Won Moltke decided they should
come up and aid in the humiliation of the army which
had so hurriedly abandoned Chalons. favored
tnuance of the march Paris then unprepared for
siege and take it, least cut it off from the rest of
France which should then be overrun quick pos
sibe When the Department of the Seine was reached
it was found hard nut to crack. At first we deter
mined upon bombardment from secret park of ar
tlery at Vile Coubley. But now came new disagree
ments. Being advised by Moltke it was determined
by famine to reduce the CAPITOL trusting that Partisan
discords would hasten the capitulation."
Question: "This plan universally supposed to
be your own"
Answer $50 far is this from the truth that now
ceased to disguise my indignation at being excluded
from the councils when great questions are propounded
siple l have most ardenty desired and strenuously
urged the bombardment IF Paris"
Question "But you have the satisfaction of having
accomplished the uni6cation of Germany"
Answer: "Oh, attribute the hating and partial
failure of German unity to the delay resulting from
these opposing schemes. Had my advice been fol-
lowed Bavaria and Wurtemburg would have been
carried on the wave which swept Germany, and the
grand scheme of united Fatherland and Deutcher
KAISER would have become a reality instead of halt
hearted confederation now about to be born For me,
the great object of the never lay this side OF
the Rhine, but the side where meant should exist
great country, great people and one great en-
pre-"
New YORK, Nov 27.-The Worlds special from
London says the opinion in official circles night is
that there will be no war at present.
Gortschakoff says Russia will maintain her position
England will remain quiet contenting herself in turn
by protesting her determination to fight when Russia
commits an overt act.
In answering question relating to the steamer Dye
loading with arms for France the German Consul Gen
eral said he had orders from his Government pay
attention to these shipments. No law of nations for.
bids export from neutral ports.
The Erie takes 100 900 Enfield rifles and will sail on
Tuesday. The French steamer which was to sail yes.
terday detained by order of the French consul
complete loading with arms, etc.
The steamer Guard leaves tomorrow for the Darien
expedition.
SAN Francisco, Nov. 2s.-The Republicans of Ne
vada elect the Secretary Of State Comptroller, Sur
veyor General and Superintendent of Instruction. The
Democrats elect the rest.
New YoRK. Nov. 28.-The Herald's special from
Versailles says that Forts Issy and Van We opened fire
on Saturday night. sortie is expected.
The Tribune's special from Berlin says that at the
outbreak of the present Gortschako had several
interviews with King William and Bismarck on the
subject of the neutrality Of Russia Gortschako de-
manded the acquesence of Prussia the abolition
that part of the Paris treaty which forbids Russian
feet on the Black Sea- Bismarck accepted the propo
siton and this enabled Prussia to withdraw two corps
from the Russian frontier Gortschakof, in addition
was pledged to keep Austria from interfering
CHARLorTowN, PRINCE EDWARDS ISLAND, Nov 49,
The fishing schooner, Clara F. Friend, captured by
the British and subsequently rescued recaptured
on the oath, by the British steamer, Plover The
captain and four others are held as prisoners.