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

TflA tlal the feFQlulGn Will succeed reinforcement
are not sent.
public meeting is proposed here to express regre
at the abandonment by the Germans of defensive or
an aggressive policy.
The weather all over France has been stormy fo
several days with heavy falls of rain and snow.
The bombarding Of ThionEille is continued with un
remitting activity since Tuesday.
Prussian irigate is cruising in the Azores szSz
J. VERSAILLES Nov. 24.--No news of Importance frosl
Paris The Duke of Meeklenbnrg is rapidly advancing
ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. "a 24-Gortschakoff 3 reply t
the British and Austrian governments is very eonclia
tory. 1t explained the pacific meaning of its prosi
sons and declarations, and afirms that Russia
peace generally and for the East specially, which i
would be impossible to maintain without common
understanding and Russia shrinks from acting sepa
ratey from other powers. z#e z=z= 50
BERLIN, Nov. 25.-The North German Parliament
opened to day. The royal speech delivered by
commission. 1t attributes the proongaton of the wal
with France to the seshness of the leaders; asks fol-
the needfu means to bring it to end and declares il
has drawn German unity closer Hopes negotiation:
with the Southern States viii be considered immed
ately and closer with general congratulations and
ferVent appeal to Gods favor. Eaz ~ -
FLORENCE, Nov. 25.-General Menabre leaves fo
Vienna soon as ambassador
No answer yet returned by the Italian Government
to Russias note. A @
LONDON, Nov. 25.-The Germans deny that the
French prisoners refused the consolation Of the
religion
The bombardment at Thionville last night was fur
ous-part of the town is in flames villages have beer
burned --=z
AMIENS, Nov. 25.--The Prussians advanced between
Domart and Beauncorp and driven back to Broye
The French loss slight.
MADRID, Nov 25.-The total and Immediate abolition
Of slavery in Cuba is again being agitated in Spanish
press. - -..-.. -. =-.----- Is.
VERSAILLES Nov. 24.-The treaty uniting Bavaria
with the North German Confederation has been signed.
. ST. PETERSBURG Nov. 25.-The press Of this city
has been officially warned against supporting France
unfayorahly crtcising Germany. The interests of
Germany is now identified with Russia.
LONDON, Nov 25.-The Times, edtorally, intmates
that Russia will be firm without closing the door to ne.
gotiations-an attitude which England will initiate.
The Times estimates there are 2O0,0 900 Germans in
the valley of the Loire.
The Prussians defeated in attempt to capture
train at St. Quentin.
Movements looking to the concentration of the Ger
army continue. In north France large bodies are
marching south to take positions around Paris and
Orleans. The troops operating around Rorerey, Ru-
migny and MeZeries suddenly departed southwark.
Several Prussian divisions passed Scissors going TO-
wards Amiens early in the week. Others are to follow
1t is reported that Gen. Monterreffel leaving Amens
tonight, will march on Rouen Monterreffes head.
quarters are still at Campagine.
The formal surrender of Thionville occurred this
morning. The town has been burning since Tuesday.
The Prussians repulsed the mobiles near Ligonsel
The flight was disorderly.
The Duke of Mecklenburg urges an immediate ad-
vance on the army of the Lere.
Skirmishes have occurred between the outposts at
Neuvle and Naziens, in the department of Lorett.
VERSAILLES, via Berlin, Nov. 25.-The forts around
Paris silent for the past three days. The weather
continues bad for military operations.
FLORENCE, Nov. 25.-The Pope's encyclical, which
was recently printed in Geneva, posted in promi-
n r II
printed the encycea promptly seized by the Italian
Government. The italian artillery is to be increased
1T once.
The Duchess Aosta has Just given birth to son.
LONDON, Nov. 25.-The feeling in financial circles at
his hour may fairly be called pancy Securities closed
ow but without corresponding advance in breadstufs.
Jneasiness pervades the entire business community
70 doubt the Russian Government is very firm in her
demands
VIENNA, Nov. 25.-The journals all applaud the firm
less of the Red Book which has Just appeared in the
1uxine policy.
Tours, Nov. 25.-Heavy cannonading heard yester-
lay at Orleans in the direction of AtternaY It is re
ported that the engagement favorable to the
french. No official particulars. The Prussians are
epOrted near Vendome.
Bourbaki declines command of the 18th corps
Late China advices are more pacific.
It is rumored that John Bright has resigned the
Presidency of the Board of Trade.
Robert Wright & Co., chain and anchor makers have
ailed. There is much distress.
BERLIN, Nov. 25.--The Federal Parliament has asked
Or vote of 100000 thalers for the prosecution of
be war to the end.
The Auziegn says that uuess all signs fail the end is
ear. |
VIENNA, Nov 25-Baron Won Beust informed the
et, in answer to question regarding the Euxne
ueston, that present disclosure is ineypedient.
BERLIN, Nov. 25.--It is confidently believed that
he Eastern controversy will be settled without rup
ire of peaceful relations. Russia and Prussia are
luay aVerse to Congress which no power, however,
as yet proposed. ... z-. zZ
LONDON, Nov. 25.-The Echod horde this evening
elieves that pitched battle is progressing near
miens. -z@F.' 80" z' tsrss ri 1T EH- -7ss
The Etoile Beige has letter dated NeuvilIe repor
e an engagement Wednesday near Mezeries, where
he Germans were defeated with heavy loss. - I
The American steamer Ontario, conveyed BY three
rench frigates has departed for Havre from Cowes
ith 100000 cartridges 10000 breach leaders,
rye number of carbines and pistols and 500 cannon,
tended for the army Of the Loire where movements
ave been delayed by their non-arriva. |
LILLE, Nov. 25-Fightng all day at Villeirs Briteon
oux. Details wanting. r~=..s. =5. {
LONDON, Nov. 26.-Tours advices to last evening
y that Gambetta had returned to Tours. i
Two French battaions attacked 1900 Prussians en-
enched with three cannons. The Prussians we're q
uted and driven as far as Quesnel. c
BERLIN, Nov. 25.-Large numbers of soldiers and +
uZens from faria VINO approach the PrusSan lines to
rrender are invariably turned back. d
LONDON Nov 26.-Balloons from Paris ON Thursday t
present the situation favoraby and to the public
ore satisfactory. The guns of the besegers are all
et. The details of the operations of the Prussians
erating against Garbald that after their repulse
Nense they plaged Chatteaux Concordet. Dion, j
the department of Eure ct Arne was occupied by Q
1000 Prussians the 22d but they retreated to-
.rds Nogent Lerotron. I
Nothing new on the Eastern question to-day c
FLORENCE, Nov. 26-A volunteer delegation of e
tables meet the Spanish delegation at Genoa, to-day
th the official announcement of Aostas election d
lstria and Prussia have congratulated Victor Eman
upon the event. -~S - - s
The soldiers of the class of 1s43 are to be dismissed
fnrlough on the first of next month. T
LONDON, Nov pa telegram varying from all a
ner accounts has just been given to the public an
uncing Paris still confident with sufficient food for p
o and half months; bread for eight months, and t
ne and brandy for one year. The telegram says t
'ther that the French creating additional de- j
ices on all sides.
MISCELLANEOUS c
New YoRK, Nov. 22.-The Northern Transportation n