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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-06-14
A GRAND TILT
Taking Place in Charlestowu
EVERY WEEK

V1ENRY COOKS CART IS WEEKLY EN-
j PLOYED fitting Over Something New at the
BROADWAY HOUSE.
Just call and ,Ohere the Wonders of the World come
from in the tcay Of Cheap Goods.
Splendid Cashmere and Cottonades from 20c to
8 40 per yard. Mattings and Carpets of all kinds
very cheap. Ladies' Dress Goods of all kinds
Pique, Fine Cambric, Setirs and Stripes OF every
description at very Tow figures, Wide Sash, Bon
net and other Ribbon, for mere song. Ladies'
Hats, Sundowns, and Parasols unusually cheap
Mems and Boys Hats from s5c to S. 100 for latest
styles White Goods of every description almost for
nothing. Trimmings of various kinds we almost
Your hands full of money and buy, and you will go
off rejoicing that there is such place the BROAD
May 30, 1870. w. l.. HEDGES, Agent.
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CoMMUNIcAT1oN.-W have received a
communication from Mill Creek which comes
to us too late for publication in this ISSUE
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Spirit of gsffttsar,
LOCAL MISCELLANY.

THE TOURNAMENT AT RIPPoN.-The
Tournament at this place, announced in our
paper of last week, came off on Saturday last,
and was quite pleasant affair. There were
thirty knights entered for the contests but as
wo are not in possession Of the entire list, we
give the names of the following, who sue
ceeded in taking the ring once:
John R. Avis, Knight of Monticello.
Moses Ewing, {" /" Shannondale.
James West, {" g Lady Wildfre.
A. s. Small, {" q Highlands.
in. Small. Merrimac.
w. It. Spots, " Lone Star.
A. Marshall, {" Sunny Side.
81. Hamburger, Monumental City.
Thos Vanyacter, f" River View
John Criswell, &c. " Kangaroo Hollow.
The fitting commenced about ten o'clock,
with Messrs. Daniel Hefebower, VIM. 3.
Conrad and VIM. F. Hicks, as Marshals, and
after an exciting contest, the following knights
we're proclaimed victors =
John R. Avis, Knight of Monticello.
Noses Ewing, Shannondaie.
James West, " Lady Wildfire.
IL. S. Small, " Highlands.
The assemblage then repaired to the grove
near the Schools House, where Thos. NJ. lsbell,
Esq, in most appropriate manner, delivered
the coronation address, the successful knights
having made choice as follows =
The Knight of Monticello, John r. Avis,
crowned Miss Addie Gross, of Harper's Ferry,
Queen of Love and Beauty.
The knight of Shannondale, Moses Ew-
ing, crowned Miss Maggie Wood, of Jeffer-
son. First Maid of Honor.
The Knight of Lady Wildfre, James West,
crowned Miss Marie Benner, of Jefferson,
Second Maid of Honor.
The Knight of Highlands, Alex. S. Small,
crowned Miss j. D. Rowan, of Charlestown,
Third Maid of Honor.
After the coronation, the party proceeded
to platform erected in the grove for the
purpose, and danced to merry music until
near nightfall. A collation. to the knights
was given during the day, by the ladies of the
vicinity. Everything passed off pleasantly
and agreeably, and as far as We can learn,
without single incident to mar the enjoyment
of the occasion, save one or two slight show
ers of rain.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-06-14

ES- Good wholesome Vinegar. Any one
can make it. See advertisement of W. II.
BISHOP in this paper.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-06-14

B9~ Fresh Eggs and Yellow Butter can
always be had. Read the advertisement
"Greatest Work Of the Age," in this paper.
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"A SCIENTIFIC WoNDER.-The Craig MI
,eroscope adapted to popular and scientific use.
Bead the advertisements. Price, 1913.
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NEW BAR AND LUNCH ROOMS.


T RESPECTFULLY beg leave to inform my
friends and the public generally. that haveiust
opened a NEW HOUSE on the Old Market House
Square where prepared to FURNISH at all hours,
the most Choice Brands of
WINES, WHISTLES, BRANDIES, &C.
Consisting in part as follows:
Wines Sherry, Port, Madeira. CataWha, Claret,
Jotannisherger. Chas. Hidsuk, &c.
WhiskicS.-Dure Rye, (Grey'sJ Bower, Cabinet,
Bourbon ,NIenongahnla. sc.
Gins Rose, Holland, &c.
Brand:ss;- Bure French, Apple. Peach, Blackberry,
Dark, Pale, Ginger, &c.
propose to furn ish also, Lunch, Pickled Oysters.
Sal diles, Ham and Bread, Boiled Egge, &c, and
all the deIicacies of the Season. All the Fashion
able Drinks made in season. to suit the taste of the
most fastdeous, have large stock of
II VEST w FL l S K E Y
on hand. Farmers would consult their own interest
in giving me call before purchasing elsewhere.
&C. Public patronage respectfully solicited.
JOSEPH II. YESTERDAY,
Market House Square-Bar in back Room.
Nav 81. 1870
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g BE sure to read the advertisements
"Grcatcst Work Of the Age," in this paper.
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CAKE NOTICE.!

A LII unsettled accounts due to BENZ. F. Beall,
n either for Job Work Subscription or Advertis-
ing, previous January LIST, 1870, having been as
signed to the undersigned as Trustee notice here
by given TO all parties knowing themselves so in
debted, that Immediate settlement must be made.
The parties for whose benefit this trrst was given
(the hands formerly employed in this othce) need
their mony, and should have had it long ago. This
ca H. trust will be sufficient, and further trouble
avoided. GEO. w. HAINES,
Spirit Office March %, 1870. Trustee.
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LOST !.

I'm Yesterday morning. on the road between
~ Charlestown and Duffeld's Depot, DRESS
PATTERN, for which the finder can obtain lib
era reward by leaving 1t at THIS OFFlCE'
NAV 81. ISfO-St.
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NOR sALE-A Westinghouse Threshing Ma
Nv JAS. LAW. HOOFF.
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STILL.IN THE FIELD.

THE undersigned will still continue to do to order,
L ROOFING, SCOUTING. add REPAIRING
An assortment of Tin md Crockery ware always
han nd. JOSEPH ID. EASIERDAS.
Nav Al 1870
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THE MARSH HARVESTER,
IMPROVED FOR 1870.

THE MARSH HARVESTER,
IMPROVED FOR 1870.
TNHE undersigned has secured the agency for this
Il celebrated machine, and offers it to the public
on the most liberal terms. Those wishing to pro-
will do well to apply early, as the demand
is larger than the supply.
THE MARSH HARVESTER
Saves one half the expense Of binding and on" man
raking off.
1t saves the beard and wages ofthree men.
1t saves walking and STOPPING in the hot sun; and
your fingers are not torn with stubbe.
1t saves in repairs, being strongly built, and
simple in construction.
1t its cost, by enabling the farmer to secure
his harvest in good season, independent of expen-
awe and uncertain help.
1t the of itself, in labor, in harvesting
300 acres.
1t saves at least one bushel of grain per over
other machines.
No gang of men to board wait upon.
There MANY other advantages, in addition to
the above, which the Marsh Harvester possesses
any other machine, and Farmers will do we'll to
give it thorough examination, and decide upon its
merits accordingly.
o. Prompt attention will be given to commune
cations addressed to the undersigned.
VINCENT G. NJ GORE, Agent.
KearncycvlIe, Jefferson county, W.Vf,
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In than ever! Look at the following prices of
BOOTS AND SHOES;
Ladies Lasting Buttoned Boots, from So as to so
Kid Vamp Buttoned do. 90 to 90
Front Lace Lasting Balls. so to so
Lasting Tip and Anklct, 25 to 25
Morocco Balmorals, It's to 90
Undressed Morocco, 150to225
CafSewed Balls, so to , TO
Slippers. % to 90
GENTS BOOTS AND SHOES.
Cents Fine Stitched Calf Boots from Sc 90 to 90
Fine Pegged Calf do. 3 rs to so
Sc Kip Pegged Boots, 375 to 90
Fine Stitched Box Toe Congress, 3 90 to 5 90
Plain Sewed Congress-, 9 so to go
Sewed Balmorals, 200 to 90
sc Pegged do. l15 2 rs
Pegged Zouave Ties, 200 3 90
Slippers. 10 to 90
Boys' Pegged Balmorals, from $3.50 to . 90
&c Sewed do . 90 to 3 30
Box Toe Congress, 2 20 to 90
Plain Congress, 1 SO to 90
Misses Lasting Balmorals. fraEa 81 so to 3 90
Blue, Bronze and OUR Color
Kid Balls. 2 90 te 90
Infants and Chidren's at all prices to suit your
Selves
CLOTHING AT ALL PRICES.
Cheap Pants, from 81 90 10 $500. Hats, Caps,
Pants Coats and Vests-nll the latest styles from
the city.
DON'T forget to call at the
h! I - q q!
New Store old Post Office Building, adjoining the
residence of Humphrey Keyes, Esq, where you can
buy fifty per cent. cheaper than elsewhere.
s. 1. HAMBURGER.
CharIestown April 90, 1870.
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$50. SPRING AND SUMNER. 1910.

lStUs or h1NU AMI OOhMLhS 1OtOs
TTNHE undersigned takes this method OF informing
il the public that he has repIenished his stock of
CONFECTIONERIES. &c, throughout, and has in
store and will keep constantly on hand, general
assortment of
FOREIGN DOMESTIC CANDIES.
ORANGES, LEMONS AND NUTS,
CANNED FRUITS OF ALL KINDS,
TOYS, CIGARS, &C., &C. &c.
His stock is complete in every department selected
CAKES fevery description, and FRESH BREAD,
constantly on hand.
ICE CREAM! ICE CREAM
His weIl-known Ice Cream Saloon is now open for
the season, where guests guaranteed every con-
venfence and luxury that can be found in a like
adjustment. ICE CREAM sold by the pint, quart
or gallon 81 60 per gallon, and Parties furnished
at reduced rates.
10 Remember the place. Blessings old stand,
Main Street, Chsrlestown.
May 10, lSI0-3m. GUSTAV BROWN.
WANTED.
TRIED Apples, Peaches and Cherries. Vinegar,
~ Potatoes, Onion Sets, Country Soap, Rags,
Beesvax, Butter and Eggs, in exchange for Mer-
March %. KEARsLEY & sHEERER
lust received fresh and nice, Hooff's celebrated
- Malt Extract, for Dyspepsia. complaints of the
Chest and Stomach-as Tonic Is equal, if not su-
perior to Scotch Ale W. s. MASON.
lust received another large assortment of fine
y Lasting, Button, and Lace Caters at
May. II. s. .HAMBERGER'S.
nRAKE's. Hostetter's Boggs', csnnon's, HoOf-
u lands, and al the most popular BitterSs at
May 10. W. s. MAsONs.
INFORMING Star Bitters, only IS cents per bottle.
DLANDY'S Steam Engines and Threshing MA-
ID chimes, for by JAS. LAW. hoOEF'
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VGJHETSToNEs. Rifles and Bushnell's Harvest
M.v e sl sh'rpeneF' '0' ' Jas LAW. HooFF.
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VTERRING.-Potomaca and North Carolina Her.
IL ring and Mackerel, at No "a.
lime TRUSSE ELL & LUCAS.
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sCROFULA, SYPHILIS. DYSPEPslA,

Liver Complaint, Chronic Rheumatism, Neuralgia,
Nervous Affections Eruptions of the Skin, HUI
mars, Loss of Vigor, Diseases of the Kid
ncys and Bladder. and all Diseases
caused by
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KosKoo il endorsed by the best nh ysirinns every
where. Read tn. following from Dr. Tillery, q snc-
cessfuI practitioner of many years standing in
tat
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lust received another large assortment of fine
y Lasting, Button, and Lace Caters at
MAY. IL. ST.. HAMBERGER'S.
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yI7ATER Coplers, Refrigerators, Wire Baskets,
wv lust received and for sale by
NAV 81. NlcCURDY & DUKE.
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OH! 4 SEE /!
BOOT, SHOE & CLOTHING HOUSE.

Anew Goods, New Store, and Prices Cheaper
In than ever! Look at the following prices of
BOOTS AND SHOES;
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WANTED.

TIRED Apples, Peaches and Cherries. Vinega
~ Potatoes, Onion Sets, Country Soap, Ra e
Beesvax, Butter and Eggs, in exchange for Me-
chandise nj the lowest cash prices
March %. KEARSLEY & SHEERER.
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Just received fresh and nice, Hooff's celebrated
- Malt Extract, for Dyspepsia. complaints of the
Chest and Stomach-as q Tonic Is equal, if su-
perior Scotch Ale W. 8. MASON.
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| DEFRIGERAToRS, Water Coolers and FIeezers,
| IL for sale nv JAS. LAW. HOOFF,
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-11-10
A Gard to Sensible People.

Rational reader, IL the aspect Of the weather was
uncertain, you would not be foolish enough to ven
ture out without an oycrcoat or an umbrella. Have
the forecast, then, to protect yourself ut this dan
gerous season with something more important than
either Of these articles. Strengthen your stomach
and nervous system; regulate your liver and your
bowels, tone all your organs and cheer your animal
spirits with that agreeable cordial, tonic and ae
rative, 1Iostetters Stomach Bittcrs. SO shall you
surely escape the diseases which fasten upon the
feeble and debilitated. "Suffer and be strong"
says the proverb; but BE strong that you may not
suffer- Is the wiser nasim--and Of all strengthening
preparations this is the safest, the sures the most
genial As a remedy, as well as an antdote, for
dyspepsia, fever and ague, and liver disease, there
is no combination Of vegetable specifics at present
known which even approaches 1t in efficacy.
Anticipate the enemy, The elements of innumc-
rable diseases are afoat In the raw, Damp mephitc
winter air. VIII you defend yourself against them
or not, good reader? That is the question. A bot
tie or Two Of the great defensive medicine OF the
age. Hostetters Btters, will 80 strengthen and
brace up your bodily powers as to enable them to
"augh siege to scorn." The morbid matter which
was exhaed In perspiration through your pores in
summer dnds no such free egress now powerful
counteracting agent is therefore needed, and you
have 1t In H0stetter's Bitters. They neutraze the
,nateries m0rbi from which disease originates, and
regulate oil the secretiye organs. Nothing can be
more harmless or more Misunderstanding so potent
to prevent or cure billousness dyspepsia fever and
ugue, constipation and general debility, as this
dcrful corrective. nov5, eod&wlf
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-11-10
LITERATURE AND JouRNAI1sM.

Old and Ne,c for this month has the following
list of contents: Old and New; The French
Army, by Edouard Laboulaye The Mystery Of
Edwin brood, by George b. Woods Six Months
on Five Cents, by Ralph Keller; Sylvias Song,
by Nora Perry; Suffrage and Education; The
Science and Learning of the Vatican, by @. r.
Winston The Wall in the Ppan, by Julia Ward
Howe; Pink and White Tyranny (chaps. VIII,
X, KID by Mrs. H. B. Stowe; Indian Summer ;
What Happened to the Khan and the Poor Mans
Son; Theology and Faith, by Edward A. Horton;
Qnaek Chemists. by F. W. CLARK; Rebecca's Ma,
by Fred W. Loring Talk about the Tea-Tatle |;
The Examiner; Record Of Progress, In this
number the publishers call attention to new
feature, consisting of illustrated advertising
pages, which they promise to make very at
tractiye part of the magazine. The Christmas
Locket is the title OF the Christmas number OF
"old and New" which will be published earlyin
December, and contain articles by II. W. Bel
lows j. Freeman Clark, Mrs. II. b. Stowe, Mrs.
A. ID. 1. Whitney, E. L. Hale, Eloise Polk, and
other popular contributors
The November number OF Hitchcoeks Mag
anne gives portrait and biographical sketch oil
Adelaide Phillips, the usual pages OF musical
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-11-10
WILMINGTON CITY.

First Wa,d-Ponder's majority 17S, Biggs 17s,
Armstrong 1919, Woodward, 1888. Democratic
majority on Senators 1856, iii Representatives 1856,
on Levy Court 16S.
2mi Ward 1853 majority Bggs. 146
Armstrong, 170, Woodward, 172 average Dem
ocratic majority, on Senators, Representative
and Levy Court 100.
81 Ward Ponder. "a majority; Bggs, "a ;
Armstrong, 70 average Democratic majority on
Legislative and Levy Court, As
Fourth Hard-Ponder IS majority; Begs II;
Armstrong %; Woodward 81; average ON other
ticket about 20.
5h Wdrd-Coursey 13l majority; Head LAG
mai Harvey 90 mai winslow 143
Sirh Hdrd-ooursey 155 majority Head
l6l ; Harvey 1872 Winslow Isl average Repub.
lican majority on Senate, Representatives and
Levy Court 1855.
Serehh Hdrd-Coursey'H majority 312, Heads
3ls, Harvey's 2S2, Winsow's 2s4. Republican
majority on Senators 3ls on Representatives
3l6, on Levy Court 3l2.
sh Wa,i-Coursey lOs majority; Head III
Harvey 1903.
9h Ward -Coursey 8 majority; Head - ma
iority Armstrong S; winslow q; Average Re.
publican majority on Senators, Representatives
and Levy Court, g.
In the whole city Courseys majority is $40
Heads majority 3S5, and Harvey's 142.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-11-10

NEW YoRK, Nov.8.-Returns from so scattering
districts of State outside Of the city show Dem
ocratic gain of 400. The indications are that
Hoffman il reelected.
Indications are that 10000 votes were polled
to-day. Hoffman's majority is about forty thous-
and in the city. A few returns indicate the
election of Oakley Hall Mayor, he runs far behind
Hoffman.
SO Districts from the State outside of the city
heard from give Democratic gain of 1868, COM
pared with vote Of 6S, when Seymour had 10. 900
majority
Fifteenth District Warren, DEM, is elected
by majority of $500.
Hoffman is undoubtedly elected by large
majority.
Fifth Ward, Hoffman l,773, woodford 1858.
1876 districts heard from. General Ketchum
reelected by an overwhelming majority.
In the 9Th District, Cox, Democrat has 1000
majority over Horace Greeley
14th ward, Hoffman, 3174, Woodford 7s1.
18th ward, Hoffman 2lO2, woodford 1884.
1872 districts outside of the city show the net
Democratic gain 4944.
The wards thus far reported show Dem. loss
2164
Syracuse city D. Mccarthy, Independent Re-
publican for Congress has 1880 mai.
The Democrats elect Townsend in LIST district !.
Knsella in I'd; Slocum in Sd; Roosevelt in 4th !;
Roberts in 9Th; Cox in 9th Ely in 7th Brooks
sth, Wood in 9th Potter in 10th; Sherman in
18th Ketchum, Rep. elected by 1000 mai. in
18th futile, DEM, elected in 18th.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-11-10

A silver half-dollar in his vest pocket saved
the life of man in Cincinnati. An opponent
drew knife and made violent thrust at his
side but the coin turned it aside. That half
dollar is not considered the g root of all evil
The New York Globe, one of the sprightlest
papers in that city, has just enlarged, and donned
handsome new dress The Globe is ably con-
Quoted, and we are glad to learn that it is more
than paying its way and daily increasing in cir
cuation and influence. 1t deserves it.
A New Orleans telegram says General
Longstrcet cast his ''mailen vote, in that city,
yesterday. We presume this means, since the
rebellion. He voted straight Republican
ticket.
George Eliot is writing long dramatic
poem.
Save YOUR cats. silk velvet is now made
| from their hair.
| November. in the ollcn time, was called the
wind month";
Secretary Belknap became father last
week. 1t is II boy.
The iron-clad fleet of England i, valued at
SiO,ss5,OOO in gold.
The depth of cowaldce Fearing to strike a
| balance-sheet.- Fun.
Daniel Mcfarland is said to be confined in a
| New York lunatic asylum.
There was silver wedding i'll Massachusetts
some time ago, at which about sixteen thousand
ounces of silver were presented to the parties.
An Illinois candidate denounces the Admin
istraton "for taking the tax off ON planners, wo
we don't use, and keepin' it on whisky, wot W,
do"
-" Uneasy lies the head that wears crown.
Some Of those that don't wear a crown lie cas-,
enough
Among the MeNicans, title Of address i
named mahuityteopixcatazin, and signi
fies my reyered father, or my revered priest
Young America would call it, "Old Molly" fol
short.
A exchange asks g How may knots al
hour can person tie:N II the wedding is t,
very fashionable the clergyman can tie but one
Boston has just had violent thunder storm
with vivid lightning, during which number Of
building were struck and consi leratle shattered
William Cullen Bryant, poet aud editor
celebrated his seyenty-siSth birthday on Frida,
last.
- An obscure complaint "a wiudow-pane.'
November and December are nnleath,
months for chickens and turkea.
Geo. Wood Manager of Woods Museum
New York, and brother-in-law to Olive Logan
having engaged the Lydia Thompson blondes tC
play at his theatre, cleared lis decks for action
by retiring Miss Alice Logan from the company.
Mr.. Wood having tried comedy, tragedy, melo
drama, Mrs Scott siddons and other high
toned attractions to beggarly houses, goes bael
to the blonde bnrlesque business i'll despair
But he don't care to have his wife's sister around
One for Olive.
"A clergyman recently married couple il
Iowa, and for his fee got four seed cucumbers.
He calls il a 'seedy business.
A clean SHIRT in Denver renders man liabl,
to be stoned There hasn't been man stoned
in Denver for years
An Altoona youth, to conceal it from hi
mother put lighted cigar in his pocket which
contained some loose gunpowder. His clothes
needed considerable patching but he has ne
more appetite for cigars.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-11-10

| THE END OF THE ARAIsIICE NEGOTIATIONS.
| The Prussian Minister at Washington has re-
ceived an official telegram from Berlin confirm
Ing the previous statements that the negotia-
| tons for an armistice were ended abruptly on
Sunday afternoon, by order of the French Pro-
ysional Government. The assumed causes of
the rupture were the refusal of Bismarck ia
permit free ingress into and egress from Paris.
and the taking Of provisions into the city during
| the twenty-five days cessation of hostties, and
tile demand OF Timers that the elections for men,
bers of the Constituent Assembly shall be held
| IN Alsace and Lorraine the same as in other Pro-
| vinces of France.
Bismarck did not expressly deny the latter
proviso, although he would not give his consent
the disagreement was the utter refusal Of the
French Government to promise cesson of ter
rltory. The French Minister at London repre-
| sents that the Provisional Government is conf
dent OF yet driving the Prussians from the
country and that the military situation is con-
| stantly improving for the defenders and growing
worse for the invaders. Six hundred thousand
men, he says. are under arms around Paris and
the Notifications will prevent any bombardment
Of the city. The arrest Of Bazaine and his STAFF
wherey or found has been ordered.
The veteran General Changarnier expresses
| an opinion that Bazaine was not traitor, but
that he was incompetent to command his army
and partcularizes the reasons of the surrender
OF Metz After the siege was commenced sue
cessful sortie would have been possible any time
up to the ten days preceding the surrender. The
sorties that were made were only pretences, and
accomplished nothing.
The French army on the Loire is numerically
equal to the Prussians, but is deficient in dis
cpline and war material, and there will be no
fight unless thelatter make the attack. American
correspondents report discouraging state of
affairs in Paris. The troops are ali dsorganized,
all the sorties have been repulsed, and there are
serious differences between Trochu and the
members of the Government