Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-11-09
MISCELLANY.
A Free Election Guaranteed by the Ger.
mans,
WHY THE ARMIsTICE FAILED.

A Free Election Guaranteed by the Ger.
mans.
LONDON, Nov. SIN explaining the
failure of the armistice the French Gov
ernment declared its inability to accept the
terms requiring a condition of Stdtt
quo.
Bismarck then proposed that the French
name the time for holding the election,
the Germans promising a free election
even in the territory now occupied. Thers
Withdrew to the outposts to consult Favre
and TTochu, I'tt returned without the
power to accept the Prussian proposition
Tours, Nov. S.-The Paris Journals of
the 9Th inst. says of the three armies in
Paris: Two are intended for service out
side the walls. Clement Thomas COM
mands one and BOuchat the other. Hrochu
commands the army within the walls and
is cOmmander-in-chief.
II is reported that the Prussian govern
ment of Lorraine taxes the families OF ub-
sent males 80 francs per day. The Prus-
slams continue to compel prominent cit-
Zens TO ride upon the engines. 10 protect
trains.
The barharity Of the invaders is increas-
ing
X decree has been issued ordering all
soldiers who escaped from Sedan TO return
to duty within eight days
Tours, Nov ALL the journals praise
Trochu's conduct, and express the conVic-
ton that he will suppress all future dis
turbances He will doubtless receive an
immense vote of appreciation from the
Parisiaus, which has been ordered.
1t is reported that the Austrian represcn-
tatve here denies the alliance between
Prussia and Austria.
The new Turkish Minister submitted his
credentials to the Gar to-day. 1t is gem
orally understood that the relations be-
tween Turkey and Russia arc closer
MADRID, Nov. 4.-Prim, in his speech
before the COrtes, said he regretted the
consequences Of the Hohenzollen candi-
dature, and he formally presented Aosta.,
Castillar's proposition ccnsuring the
Ministry was lost by q vote Of l22 to A.
The final election of King occurs on the
18th inst
MADRID, Nov. 4.-Regarding the eandi-
dature of Aosta, Admiral Topete favOrs
Montpensier and Gen. Corceras tavors Es-
partero. They and other deputies will not
vote for or lend their swords TO a foreigner
The Marquis of Santa Cruze says the libe-
raj union party is undecided upon the
Italian Candidature.
BERLIN, Nov. 4.-The official report ot
the capture of Dion states that q great
portion of the town was burned.
LONDON, Nov. Am armistice for y
days has been concluded between the bel
ligerents.
The National Guards and Guard Mobile,
at Bisancon refuse to fight under Garibal
di.
Tours, Nov. 5.-Bismarck and MoItk,
have signed for Prussia. Trochu, anC
others of the Provisional Government al
Paris, have signed in behalf of France.
The armistice commenced November
4th, and ends November 2Sth.
a decree has been issued, enrolling anC
mobli2ing married men and widower
between the ages of.twenty and forty.
The Government cares for the destitute
families, and adopts the children of thost
killed.
The organization is entrusted to the Pre-
fects, and must be completed by Novem
Der 18th. Each department must furnish
one field battery to every one hundred
thousand inhabitants.
1t has been agreed that Paris shall re
ceive supplies during the armistice.
Cluseret has assumed command of tn
National Guard at Marseilles. 1t wa
thought the election on Sunday would dis
place him.
1t is stated that Jules Favre reiterate
that the Government will not cede terri
tory as the price Of peace.
NEW YORK, Nov. S.-A special to tn
Tribune from BlOis, says the Army of tn
Loire is falling back towards BlOis.
It is reported that the Prussians haV
been reinforced by 10000 men from Metz
The French will not fight, unless the.
are attacked.
The Government, fearing the effect O
revcrses, will risk nothing towards re-
lieving Paris for six weeks.
The army equals the Prus-ian army inn
mediately i'm front of the city, but there
n lack of confidence among the men and
want of sympathy among the officers wit
the present Government.
Much distrust and dislike of The Govern
ment exists in the ueighbOring districts.
Tours Nov. S-Evening-A genera
battle was fought to-day near Orleans. A
lhe ambulances here have been sent to tn
front. NOuews Of the result
The London Times this morning ha
reason to believe that the bombardmeu
will not begin for two weeks. The Kin
is reluctant TO destroy 80 great n city, an
is giving the French every opportunity I
negotiate for peace
The French fortress at Belfast was il
vested ON he jd.
The Prus-ians have occupied New Bn
sach.
Verduu has gaHituiated.