The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1870-11-23


Tue reigua,ion Of postalei from the Cabinet has
been expected for day or tvo, but 1t IL denied that
any such action is contemplated by the minister
LosDos, Nov. 10.-The Spectator Of to-day says the
armament at Malta and Gbrsltar has been ordered to
be postponed.
The post and chanue feet s to go TO the Levant at
once.
On Wednesday last sortie was made from Mont
NEEDY BY two companies Of gardes mobile Every one
Of them was either killed taken prisoners The
Prussians now confne their bombardmens to the tort
ress Of Montmedy.
+. LONDON, Nov. ia special teegam 10 the Herald
from Florence says great excitement prevails mere
over the question, in regard TO Knsias position
on the treaty Of 1856. The popular enthusiasm is IN
favor Of adherng to the cause Of Russia The report
that the Ministry is resolved not to take joint action
with England and Austria is we'll received
The position taken by the Cabinet Is understood TO
be determination to hold entirely aloof from the
p)icatiops that may grow out of this question. The
government will have enough TO do in honizng
the ne " state of affairs at Rome
Official papers state reports of Pfussias intended
interference.
Tours, Nov. 90 midnight. ofieial-The P,ussians
at Chatillon surprised BY Garlbaldans Under nc
ciolte and killed or captured.
LONDON, Nov. 2l.-There il much remark IN diplo
matte circles the imprudsnce OF Gladstone IN writ
ing TO the Times. communication In reply appears
from Max Muller
tive against Gladstone in consequence of comments
which Gladstone made inspired in the public prints.
The Prussan claim successes before Montmedg and
Chienneny.
The French loss at Chateau Dun 800 killed ana
| prisoners.
today but meeting with vigorous resistance from the
national guards retired.
| LONDON Nov. 2l.-Article nine Of the Paris treaty
is still regarded barrier to war; especially when
considered in connection with the protocol OF april
2s 1885, which requires reference of questions which
may arise to the friendly powers preliminary to any act
of hostility It will be noticed that overt act, but
not declaration, however hostile it may be in tone,
it is necessary to constitute bresch of the treaty
Prussia in case of revision Of the treaty will consent
| to no restoration or the free action of the Gar.
VIENNA, Nov. 21.-The debate the address of
| the Crown has commenced in the Lower House. The
Polish and Tyrolese Deputies have abandoned the OPP
position.
LONDON, Nov. 2l-The Observer says negotiations
for armistice have been opened on a basis which
promises success
BERLIN, Nov 2l.-A treaty admitting Baden aud
Hesse into the North German Confederation has been
signed.
LONDON, Nov. 2l.-The special correspondent Of
the World writing from the German headquarters on
the 18th, gives important information concerning the
movements against the army of the Loire. The Ba
varians are moving from Fontsnbleau, towards which
point Frederick Charles Is Fastening by forced marches
!, The Duke Of Mecklenburg reports the enemy a:
having just defled towards Chateau Dun and Charities
, constantly pushing forward to occupy Dreux. Gen
DAurees hazarded much in order to deliver the CAPT
toll placing the army Of besiegng between two fires
But the situation is equally critical the German side
At this moment the French army is falling back on it
reserves, resisting the army of Prince Fredericl
Charles.
sorties from Paris combined with an attack in thu
rear of Versailles is daily expected. The Parisan
yesterday attempted erect bridges the Seine
Severne to be used in case OF sorte, but have no
yet succeeded.
Won Moltke seemed to think that 10 case of sort
I it would be extremely serious.
Last night the personal baggage of the King al
packed up in readiness for instant flight and the SAM
precautions will be taken tonight.
The Duke of Mecklenburg has asked for further in
structions saying he hold his positions in th
face Of the greater strength of the Loire.
, Won Moltke says no troops can be possibly spare'
from the army around Paris and the Duke must fa
back until he meets the army of Frederick Charles
o junction is expected to be made between his ad
vance and the Dukes Ramberlet French troope
occupying Nantes Sur Seiue Dreux and Verdun ar
not portions of the army of the Loire, but detach
ments of Bourbaki's army Of the north. All this in
formation admirably supplements the news received il
, London to-day.
LONDON, Nov. al.-The Independence Beige, in
RESPONDENT article on the eastern question expresse
fear that is inevitable and that all the great
will have their armies in the field before January.
The Times city article this morning ntimates tina
the restoration of Napoleon is in the cards.
A telegram from Tours dated to-day, says rumor
are ahoat of disaster to the array of the Loire.
particulars yet received.
. writer in the Pail Mall Gazette urges the sendin
of John Bright to Washington, envoy of Ores
Britain to pacific relations with America in tn
Y present crisis
1t is reported that Prussia has fifty war clad mon
tors at Nkaoof drawing less than eighteen feet wate
The Russian fertilization at Azof has been great
strengthened and reported to be impregnable.
Part of Frederick Charles army has established con
. muncaton with the Duke OF Mecklinburg betwee
Eamps and Fontanbleau while the force of the orme
will probably effect junction on the Esd. The unite
strength Of his force will be 100, 900 men.
The strategy of D'Aurelles has drawn them consde
ably South, where he confronts them with an er
trenched army of equal numbers while, with the mai
body of 200 900 men he will move on Versailles frol
, the West.
Tours, Nov. 2l.-Bourbaki has gone to Nesers
take command of the 18th army corps.
. It is reported here that Napoleon has written tn
members of the provisional government urging cor
tinued resistance any proposition ceding territory
PRAGUE Nov. 21.-Politik, the Sclavonian organ
says the Sclaves are utterly opposed to war wit
Russia. Other journals say the entire Sclaye syn
pathze with Russia's designs.
ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. 2l.-The Baden Zeitung say
Turkey has assented to the annument Of certain stl
ulatons OF the Paris treaty. The feeling is arden
throughout the Russian Empire.
Ignatif has returned to Constantnople with full
particular instructions from the Imperial governmen
r VIENNA, Nov. 2l.-The excitement concerning ii
Eastern question continues undated. Official circle
believe that at least the moral support Of the Unite
; States will be thrown in favor Of Russia.
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