The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-11-28
THEgwoRLp's eoRREsp oNDENFt INTERVIEWS
RISM ARCR. -. = s.. - -

New York, Nov. 26.-The World's spe.
cial London correspondent, who left Yer.
sailles on the 21st inst. gives the following
interview with Bismarck: He was asked
to explain the dissatisfaction expressed in
Germany at the plan of campaign, and es-
pecialy regarding Paris. He answered
that the capture of Paris was "clamored for,
and must be accomplished sooner or later
to satisfy the people at home. Regarding.
the time and manner Of effecting the cap-
ture public opinion was widely astray; but
had my counsel been followed Paris would
have been attacked long ago." mar
Reporter a.: "Were your counsels over
ruled ?" ,.-r~...-: ~
Bismarck CATER the victory of Wei.
senbourg, and the army of Woerth; es-
capped from. Vosges and were marching to-
wards .Chalons, Won MoltEe decided that
they should come up and :annihilate the
army which 80 hurriedly abandoned Cha
Ions. I favored continuance of the march
on Paris, then unprepared for siege, and
take it, or at least cut it off from the rest of
France, which should then have been over
run as quickly as possible. First we de-
termined upon bombardment from secret
park of artillery at View Coubly. but now
came new disagreements. The King. adj
Yised by Won Moltke, determined to let
Partisan discords would hasten its capitu-
lation."; ..>. 70 -----.----.-.-.-.-
Reporter "This plan was unanimously
supposed to be your own? pr
Bismarck I" So far is this from the truth,
that now cease to disguise my indigna-
ton at being excluded from the councils
when great questions were decided and the
whole plans changed, for which am now
held responsible. have most ardently
desired and -strenuously urged the bonn
bardment Of Paris: -----.-
Reporter: stBut you have the satisfac-
ton Of having accomplished the pacifca-
ton Of Germany" Si-Ss.<EG q =
Bismarck "Ah, no; attribute moth
unity, resulting from these opposing
schemes. Had my advice been followed,
Bavaria and Woutenburg would have been
carried on the wave which swept over
Germany and the grand scheme Of the
united Fatherland and Deuleter Koiser
would have become reality, instead Of a
half-hearted confederation, now .aboutto be
born; for one great object was, never to
lay this side of the Rhine, but on the side
where Imeant, should exist one great coun-
try. one great people, one great Emperor"
+ This extraordinary convention is held
under the most peculiar circumstances,
=
almost the exact words used by the Cham
cellor. The military situation this morning
is very critical. The advance guard Of the
Duke of Mecklenburg is at Connsrere,
within 73 miles OF humans. .r.... ~ ."'
The French under Fierck occupy Le-
mans. Keratry's army is entrenched at
Camp Couti, ID miles northwest ofLemans.
Another portion of the Duke of Mecklen-
burg's army is moving from Dreaux to
Ghartres. It has reached Mariners on the
north bank of the Lernelle, 90 miles north
east of Could. The Germans from -Lom
mere, 81, 1000 strong, under Won der Tam,
in advancing towards Pithieyiers fell alone
the line of Darnelle's intrenched position a1
artenary and Bois. a serious engagement
followed, but the result is not known.
RUSSIA UsPREPARED.
New YORK, Nov. 26.-A Herald special
from London says that Russia's reply tc
the English note is an evidence that she is
not prepared to abide ,unequivocally by hel
own original note, but Gortschakof, though
he does not wish war, Is ayerse to With
drawing this circular.
The Tribune special from St. Petersburgl
saws that Russia is unprepared for war.
The soldiers and citizens from Paris who
have approached the Prussian lines have
been invariably turned back.
The captain of German steamer reports
having been chased by q French man-of
war. --e.--. .
LONDON, Nov. 26.-Gortschakoff's reply
TO Granville maintains the position as
sumed. and withdraws nothing. With pc.
culiar adroitness he contrives TO throw the
commencement Of hostilties upon Eng
land. The Cabinet is again quarreling over
the decision arrived to-day, and will hold
another meeting on Monday, when the final
decision will be reached. The Cabinet will
visit the Queen in council on Tue sday.
A telegram from Tours on the Doth says
It is rumored that great sortie was effected
on the oath by fighting at Tuontargis.
Bourbaki, in declining the command of the
eighth army corps, says be has formed one
army and has been deprived Of its COM
mand he will not submit twice to this
usage. He wants active service, and not an
organization work. 1. l5..s. ss.e.
LATER NEWS FROM PARIs-FooD ABUNDANT
FOR TWO MONTHS. 81
LONDON, Nov. GA telegram, varying
from all other accounts, has just been given
to the public, announcing that Paris is still
confident, with q sufficient supply of food
for two and half months, bread for eight
months, wine and brandy for year. The
telegram says further that the French are
erecting additional defences on all sides.
SUSPENSION OF MILITARY OPERATIONS ON
ACCOUNT OF COLD WEATHER.
VERSAILLES, Noy.., 26.-The. Prussians
were compelled to fire upon the thousands
who approached their lines. The weather
continues cold, and military operations are
impossible. -.-.....-. ...
THE HEssE-aERaAN TREATY.
RrR11N. Nov. 2e.-The treaty lately con.
cluded between the North German Conted-
Grafton and Hesse Darmstadt will be SUBJ
mitted to the North German Parliament on
the 9Th December.
King William has sent an autograph let.
ter to the King Of Bavaria.
- HUNGARY.
PEsTH, Nov. 26.-The Emperor OF Aus
tria. in replying to the address Of the Hun
garian Diet, dWelt on the seriousness o.
recent events. He hoped that the fruits Of
their deliberations would be true patriot
ism and proper sense of the common in
terests of the different divisions of The
monarchy. j. s..... &C. s-s.-, --,-.
NEW PRUssIAN WEAPON. +7s1.'.
LONDON, Nov. 26.-The Army and Euel
Gazette to-day understands that Russia hat
new weapon, superior to any rifle in ex
istence. ls
pRUssIANs CONCENTRATING ON PAsIs.,
BERLIN, Nov. 26.-Ten thousand Prus
slams have left Sedan for Paris. The bridge
In the rear were destroyed. -
DEAHTH OF wAB NEWS.
TouBs, Nov. 26.-There LIZ no war new
OF any kind to-day. SO sss.s. i 81
FOREIGN MISCELLANY BIZ GABLE.
FLORENCE. Nov. 28.-The volunteer dele
cation of notables win meet the Spanish
delegation at Genoa on Monday with th'
ofIiciaI announcement Of Aosta's election
o.14S 8 p..,aaia hana CONGRATULATED