The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-09-27

succeed In procuring them, and .itsis sure
| to commence another war under better
auspices. That is why we demand these
| forCresses but the present Government in
Paris dare not agree to the cession OF French
territory, nor probably will the next Gov
eminent agree to 1t, but our purpose IS
| fixed. 1t necessary, we are ready to stay
| all the winter at Paris"
said the general impression was that
France is too much weakened to begin
another war for many years.
"That is not the CASE said Bismarck !;
"France is 4 very wealthy country, and
will remain so after the war. Within five
years she will have SO recovered as to be
able to recommence hostIities. For that
reason we must have these fortresses ; but
az the Government at Paris is not disposed
to deliver them up, and probably has no
command over them, peace is not very
near, and we must wait until we can re-
duce them. We hear the garrlsons are
already eating their horses"
Reportcr.-" Then the question of peace
reduces itself to one for the possession of
Metz and Strasbourg!"
Bismarck" Yes, that is it, precisely"
FORTHCOMING MANIFESTO FROM NAPOLEON
STRENGTHENING GAREIsoSs IN FRANCE
BAZAINE's REPORTED OFFER TO SURRENDER
DENIED.
BRUSSELS, Sept. 26.-The immediate pub
lication of manifesto from Napoleon in re-
ply to the last proclamation of the Govern
mcnt at Tours is promised. NJ. Cont, private
secretary to the Emperor, is said to be the
writer of the document.
The inhabitants of Strasbourg are still
kept in ignorance of the state of affairs out
side. They believe that the French have
ft,ntn o,.nl
ing to the relief of the city.
LONDON, September 26.-Thc English
press compare the war movements in
France with those Of the late American
war, and especially with the campaigns OF
General Grant against Ficksburg and Rich
mond.
Tours, Sept. 2G.-There have been seve-
raj engagements in the open country be-
tween Paris and Blois, but without serious
result.
The Government here denies the cate
gorical statement OF Il Berlin correspondent
of the London Times that Marshal BaZaine
had made proposals Of surrender.
Hayre has been reinforced with men and
mitralleuses, and it is believed is now fully
prepared to resist IN attack.
4 great majority of the Projects Of the
country met to organize an uprising Tor
defence.
Several journals here dwell on the fact
that the Government continues to allow
such disorders as those at Lyons to con-
tinue. General Cluscrct is there, and his
influence, they say, is very bad, his pur-
pose being TO excite serious disturbances.
CONTRADICTORY REPORTS ABOUT HEAVY
FIGHTING.
LONDON, Sept. 26.-Fighting all day near
Paris Friday last is reported from Tours,
but the accounts are so contradictory that
the London Journals refuse to publish them.
ALL HOPE OF PEACE ABANDONED.
LONDON. Sept. 2G.-All hope of peace be-
tween France and Prussia is abandoned.
The general feeling is that the refusal by
France of Blsrarck's proposition is Ill the
worse for France.
TIE "LIBERAL" MuTTERIHGs IN BERLIN.
BERLIN, Sept 2G.-The Liberal Journals
denOunce the arrest Of Jacoby, though not
sharing his Democratic opinions. They say
public opinion is against such hish-handcd
| acts of the military authorities.
Public political meetings are prohibited
| in SaXonv.
The North German Gazette says that the
displacement of General Won Steinmetz and
| his appointment rs Governor Of Posen was
necessary on account OF military cXpc-
| dicncy.
NAPOLEON TO Re REMOVED FROM WILHELM
SHOE.
BERLIN, Sept. 26.-Napoleon has given
! offence by turning out in his Imperial open
carriage with nine seats. Two OF King
Williams coaches with two seats We're sent
| him for future use, and he, understanding
! the hint thus conveyed. now remains III
doors on pretence of sickness. 1t IS pro-
posed TO change his residence either to the
palace Of the cX-Palatinatc IT CaS>cl or to
Bellevue near Berlin, once occupied by his
uncle rs winter residence.
TROUBLE BETWEEN HOLLAND AND VENEZUELA
BRUSSELS, Sept. 26.-The independence
Betge to-day publishes Il note from tho
Venezuelan Government 10 Holland, jllsti
fvinm the rupture between the two coulr
tries, but hoping for il speedy restoration o'
the entente cordiate.
THE SPANISH THRONE.
LONDON. Sept. 26.-A Madrid dispatch
SAYS " Before Gloza@a's departure ycstcr-
dav he was asked ut the railway station II
the restoration of Napoleon was possible.
He replied { 1t is easier to raise the pyrenees
from their base. After King William is
made Emperor of Germany, Bismarck will
compensate the King Of SaXony for the loss
of his crown by placing his son, Prince
John, Oh the throne OF SPAN
General Cadena will probably replace De
Rodas in Cuba. The idea OF ccding Cuba
to the United States gains ground III Ma
drid.
ROME.
LONDON, Sept. 2G.-As soon as the Italian
troops were Installed in Rome all the pr
soners were set free. Victor Emanuefs let
ter to the Pope announcing the necessity OF
occupying Rome is denounced by some us
too dutitul and by others rs too arrogant.
FOREIGN MISCELLANY By CABLE.
The Jamaica cable was laid yesterday; 1t
works well and will soon be extended TO
ASpinwall.
The Spanish Government has Informed
Captain-General De Rodas, of CUBA. that
il he persists in his resignation IL Will De
accepted.