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The New York herald., 1870-12-01

Prussia's Position Towards tho Treaty ef
ParIs-Nereh Germauy saveA from tho
War-1IakIns Attitude. "A ~
By cable telegram from London, under
date Of yesterday, we have Q special report Of
the main points Of the Cabinet communication
which King Williams government addressed
to the British Ministers, setting forth the posi-
tion which Prussia holds towards the Treaty Of
Paris, its alleged violations by Russia, and the
Eastern war question agitation generally.
The exhibit is Of great interest and import
ance. 1t stands out as another and further
attestaticn of the sagacious, far-seeing diplo-
macy Of the Berlin statesmen. It also affords
additional hope that peace may be main
tanned In Europe by the neutral mediation
of Bismarck. In this note the Prusslan
government calls the attention Of Eng
land to the facts that the Kings envoy
in the Paris Conference Of 1856 signed the
Treaty Of Paris only, but that he, with the
representative Of Italy, declined to sign the
additional articles Of convention by which the
signa.ery PexsEs B bound !es@sslyss ct e ssgs9Eaa %
an lHirb0tlVu ~ Uuy On0 VI tAo Vieun0osUA snO
treaty casus 6eW against the offending
Power. Prussia, under these circumstances,
regards the present crisis calmly. She can
not perceive that the Gear threatens the In
tegrlty or independence of Turkey. The Rus
sian statesmen have declared that the empire
does not require additional territory; they
have given up the idea of Greek empire in
Constantinople, and they do not seek to found
a great naval arsenal on the shores Of the
Black Sea. Russia merely wants to enter the
Black Sea as neutral water, and-in entire
conformity with the idea expressed some days
since by the HERALD-Prussia does not see
why the Treaty Of Paris cannot be revised so
as to allow Russia peaceful outlet eastward
by the neutralizatiou Of the Black Sea.
Prussia hopes that European diplomacy will
effect this; so do we. Prussia tenders her
good Offices for mediation; the HERALD hopes
most sincerely that they may be accepted.
Germany looks ahead the German peoples are
reaping the benefit.
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NaDslcess Bazaise and Mexics. "a
The special telegram from wilhelmshohe
which we publish to-day was transmitted to
London, and thence through the Atlantic cable
to New York. It supplies an important ex-
hibit Of present events as they are developed
at the castle prison Of Bonaparte. 1t also
recalls the past history of France at many of
the vital epochs which have tended to his
dethronement and exile.
The Emperor continues to enjoy excellent
health. He rides out frequently, journeying In
royal style in his carriage, with outriders, or
ON horseback. He is visited by his friends,
former companions in arms and in the palace
halls Of the Tuileries. Eugenie's diplomacy Is
still active. Pletri is at his post. We have, in
deed, an inkling Of coming change In the for
tunes of the family. 1t may be for the better.
King William has had consultation with the
chief officers of France who are now pri-
soners to the Prussians. Bazaine says that
the Prussian monarch wishes to know how
he can suppress the Paris canaisSe most
easily and effectually after the surrender Of
tie city to his Troops. Marshal Bassine
remains near to Napoleon. The Marshal
sees company In q quiet way. Our special
writer enjoyed social chat with the gallant
officer few days since. Bazaine talked on
q variety Of subjects, and we must acknow-
ledge there was very ample supply Of French
''dlrty linen" hung out on the occasion. The
Marshal blames lady-the wife of the late
Prince Salm-Salm-for having maligned
his good name and fame In connec-
ton with the Mexican expedition. He
alleges that this lady was actuated by
personal malice. She had been slighted by
Madame Bazaine's family In New York, and,
having "a great opinion Of her own good
qualities" aud, as "neglect indeed requires
saint TO bear 1t" the Marshal aflrms that she
endeavored to take woman's revenge with
that sharp instrument Of feminine offence-her
tongue. Against this Bazaine pleads through
the columns Of the HERALD. He tells Of the
opportunities which he enjoyed of becoming
rich in Mexico; Of bis disinterestedness un-
der Macmillan. Then, again, we have facts
relative to the campaign around Metz. De-
spatches which passed between Napoleon
and Bazane, hitherto unpublished, are
given in our special telegram. They 60 to
confirm the opinion which has been already
expressed in our columns, that Bon aparte had
no defined plan of action for the war, that his
armies were not well found In war material,
and that there was no identity Of communica-
ton between the Emperor and his leading
generals from the very beginning. There
was plenty Of petty complaint, of wants, of
requirements unful6lled and demands unat-
tended to. A prescience Of failure appears
as 1t were in every line Of the papers. Our
special telegram will be read with attention
1t illustrates history--is perhaps creating it.
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WHILE Too MUCH CREDENoE must not be
placed in the statement Of the London Times,
that terms of peace have been arranged
between Napoleon and King William, 1t is
quite likely to prove true. The Prussian
authorities have, doubtless, ascertained the
sentiments Of the French soldiers now held In
Germany as prisoners Of war, and if these be
favorable to the Emperor Bismarck would GER
tainIy agree to the programme as given.
Napoleon, 1t will be remembered, was always
very popular with his soldiers, and we should
not be surprised if he still retains their conf
dence to sufficient extent for them to prefer
him as ruler of France to either the republi
can leaders or the Orleans princes.
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GENERAL BEAURRGARD left this city yester-
day on board the steamship Vile de Paris,
bound for France. II he has started with the
intention OF entering the French service he
will find on his arrival that he is too late.
The prospect now is that In few days France
will bs beyond the hope Of recovering from
her terrible reverses Had NJ. Gambetta ac-
cepted the services Of General Beauregard
two months ago we might have been telling q
different story Of the progress of the war
Now 1t Ia entirely too late.
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ENGLAND MusT ssBAoK Down" Or FIeuT-
A HERALD special telegram which reached us
from London at an early hour this morning
states positively that England must either swal-
low the Gortchakoif note on the Eastern ques-
ton, and thus ''back down" from her position,
or fight The Queens Ministers are agitated
and the Council divided. The Russian note
remains IL presents as stern, solemn fact,
almost realizing the spirit and consequences of
the brief yet jubilant despatch of old suwarrow
to Catharine when he wrote, "Glory to
God and the Empress, Ismail is ours" !"
Our telegram asserts that the British states
men of the Manchester and Liverpool schools
are ready to put up with any International in
dignity sooner than go TO war. This may be
so. These gentlemen are excellently good
calculators They have no doubt counted the
cost and are satisfied about the consequences.
Another Redan might revoutionize the nation
and Manchester itself ia not exactly ready for
revolution, with communism in the distance
Britain is likely, therefore, to swallow the
note and go into congress, If her subsequent
fit Of indigestion win allow her.
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The Conference and the Work Before 1t.
1t may now, we suppose, be taken for
granted that there is not to be an Eastern
war. On the Paris treaty question there is
not to be fight between Great Britain and
Russia. The presumption is that Russia viii
withdraw her note that conference will be
agreed to, and that on some new basis Europe
will start afresh, the different nations keeping
the peace or not keeping the peace, abiding
by the treaties or not abiding by the treaties,
as they may think most convenient.
Taking it for granted, as we do, that con-
ference must be held, it is not an impertinent
question, what will conference do2 Its first
duty will, Of course, be the revision Of the
Treaty of Paris. That this treaty, obnoxious
from the frst to Russia, will be in many
important particulars modified, is no longer to
be doubted. But other questions must find
place. If Russia Is to have free course
in the Black Sea, will 1t not be
little more useful seaboard? What good
reason is there that Holland should remain
out Of the German Confederation? Inside the
Confederation would she not be stronger,
richer. happierr The Grand Duke of Baden,
the King of Wurtemberg, the King of Bavaria,
by joining the confederation of the North gain
perhaps more than they lose. Holland is not
much less German than is Bavaria. As Duke
Of Luxembourg the King of Holland is not
without certain German afiinities.
Then, again, there is Denmark Denmark
Is in the way of Germany. The Danes are not
Germans; but unless Denmark and Sweden can
make some common arrangement Denmark is
in great danger Of being absorbed by her
almost omnipotent neighbor. The Treaty Of
Prague, which seriously affects the future of
Germany, must be considered by the London
Conference.
Great Britain has big hunger which
nothing but eastern pabulum can satisfy. If
Great Britain makes concessions it may safely
be relied upon as fact that she will demand
favors. What she needs, and what she will do
her very best to get, is Egypt. BY her Indian
empire she holds on and means to hold on.
Egypt is the natural highway between the
Mediterranean and the Indian Ocean. The
great railroad and the now famous canal,
which both cut the sthmus, thrive and prosper
because of British trade. Will il be wonder
full if the London conference adds Egypt to
the British empire? A Pitt, Castlereagh, a
Palmerston, would have seized his opportu-
nifty. 1t remains to be seen whether the
Gladstones and the Dsraelis, the Granvilles
and the Stanleys and the others are up to
time.
We fling out these questions. Time, not we,
must solve them.
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THE RUMoRED CApITULATIoN OF PARIS.
While we disbclieve the rumor of the capitu-
lation of Paris, it is certain that the city
cannot hold out much longer. II even the
Bocialists and reds fail to get up a revolution
against the rule of Trochu and Favre-and
we are morally certain they will try to get up
pne-starvation will soon compel the French
10 lay down their arms. The disastrous
result Of the sortis OF Tuesday must
have convinced them that there Is
no possible chance Of their raising
the siege by piercing the German lines,
hnd the defeat Of De Paladines' army destroys
their hopes Of relief from the departments
without AS they are reported to have but
Two weeks supply Of provisions left we may
Hxpect to hear Of their surrender at any day.
1t Is gratifying to learn, in this connection,
that the Prussians Gre accumulating great
Supplies Of provisions at Versailles for the
purpose Of preventing tho Parisians dying OF
aamlne
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INTERRUPTION or CABLE TELEaRAPHIo
COMMUNICATIONS WITH EURoPE.-The two old
est Of the Atlantic cables have suddenly
ceased to work, aud our communication with
Europe is now limited to the line last laid,
known as the French cable. Curiously
enough, the latter operates freely in one
direction only-viz., from east to west, which
is rather fortunate just now In view Of the
Importance Of events in Europe. Mr.. Cyrus
Field gives notice to the public that for the
reasons just enumerated messages for Europe
will be refused until restoration Of better
facilities for their transmission. Repairing
vessels have started to the supposed point of
interruption, and due notice will be given of
the resumption of electrical communication
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Our DISPATCHES report that the French
lrmy Of the North has retreated upon Arras.
This place is fortress situated north Of
Anliens and south Of Lille, nearly midway be-
)ween those places. We doubt, however, if
)he French will make stand here. They win
rather rapidly reorganize at Arras and con-
inue their retreat to Lille, which place, being
well provisoned and armed, affords greater
facilities for a vigorous defence and more hope
nf Success.
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died away, and the Franco-P Prussan war ocoa-
slons no new interest. Gold hangs lazlly in
the vicinity OF ILL., and stocks are life!ess. A
Fisk, Drew or Vanderbilt Is sadly needed
to stir up the lethargic markets.
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In the case of the poor gentleman, resident
Of Brooklyn, who was run over on Broadway
and almost instantly killed by the tender of
fire engine the verdict Of the jury has
exonerated everybody from blame, as is usual
with coronors' juries who consider their duty
q mere matter of form, which they are to get
rid of as fast as possible. Nevertheless, it
appears by the evidence in this case that the
man was killed by the tender, although the
driver and fireman declared that they were
utterly unconscious Of anybody being hurt
by their machine. An accidental spec
tator, however, swears that he saw
the man knocked down and run over
by the wheel, and notified the driver of the cir
cumstance, but no notice was taken of it,
The fact is that there is altogether too much
recklessness in driving vehicles on Broadway.
Life is not safe there during the busy hours Of
the day, notwithstanding the well-timed
efforts of the police squad to get ladies over
without being crushed to death. At night it is
equally dangerous, as the deatl, of this gentle
man proves. Some rule should be adopted by
the authorities to regulate the rate of driving
on our principal thoroughfare While the
reckless mode of driving now in fashion con-
tinues there is really no safety for any one who
attempts 10 cross Broadway.
The New York herald., 1870-12-01

OLD KING WILLIAM Is, as usual, prompt
with his report of the victory won by Prince
Frederick Charles over De Paadines. AL
though he doesn't return thanks to Providence
for this success, we may rely upon the aecu-
raoy Of hiy despatch.
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DEAD Low WATER In WALL STREET. Tho
Wall street markets have drifted Into con-
dition Of nearly complete stagnatien. The
excitement Of the AnglQ- Russisu question has
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our hands when it is as much as we can do to
supply our own army, and when the country,
for several days march from any of the gates
of Paris, is utterly exhausted2 If this report,
however, of the accumulation of provisions by
the Germans is true (and we hope it is), Count
Bismarck, in practical way, has undertaken
to answer his own question; and In view Of
the expected capitulation we trust that in this
benevolent stroke Of military diplomacy he
will achieve glorious success.
But II the war approaches Its termination
what will be the terms and results Of peace
Rumors of intrigues for the restoration Of the
Napoleonic dynasty and empire are still indus
triously circulated the younger Bourbons
are still said to be hopeful; but we are rather
inclined to the opinion thatif King William can
get his material guarantees" from the present
French government, such as it is, subject to a
ratification by constituent assembly from the
French people, he will consent to the estab-
lishment of the republic as the shortest way
to peace with France and peace in Germany.
The opportunity, we think, has certainly come
when England may do something great and
gracious for France and for Germany In
behalf of peace. Having escaped conflict
this time with the Russian Bear the British
Lion ought to remember his powerful ally,
France, In the Crimea, and step forward mag
unanimously as mediator for her relief If for
no other purpose, to make sure Of France
when wanted again.
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ADJUSTMENTS THIS EVENING.

WOODS MUSEUM broadway, corner Soth st.-Perform
Snocs every afternoon and evening.
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till the ground. For this reason the revenue
reformers, in demanding cheap iron, strike
chord to which the Western Territories and
States will respond.
Another strong point In this new platform
is the removal of the tax upon wool and lum-
ber and COAL Why should wool be taxeds
This article enters into the economy of our
daily existence SO absolutely that every penny
put upon 1t is tax upon every laboring man
who wears a woollen coat or who buys his wife
a woollen dress. Is 1t not Of more Importance
that the millions of poor laboring men should
have cheap clothing than that we should have
large herds Of sheep, especially as in the pro-
gress of national growth agriculture will
protect its own sheep growth The tax upon
lumber is virtually an embargo upon our ship
ping and hindrance to the social develop
ment of our new civilization. Lumber Is soant
enough in many parts Of America. .
farmer builds house at the base of the Rocky
Mountains he must bring his lumber from
Chicago. In that item alone transportation
is grievous tax, and when to this we add
protective impost we put upon the farmer :
heavy burden. America wants cheap lumber
for the sea, just as she wants cheap iron for
the land Our shipping is dcads from The
sheer inability Of our capitalists to build shipe
in competition with the builders ON the Clyd,
While conceding these salutary reforr
these revenue reformers halt. Now, true re
nue. reform should go deeper into this
ton of removing taxes. We look In, ~
through the speeches of the eloquent o.
at Dslmonico's to dud any sugCesHon 4ho
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NEWS OF THE DAY
We ,ho,o the very age and body fine 7""'''

The acting Attorney General OF the u. o. =
Mr., Talbot: has decided that the properly VI
American citizens, in foreign ships is 30 more
entitled to protection by the United states
than anv other property of au American cltl-
zen. and that capitalists cannot buy SHIPS or
ali nations and exchange flags, and still claim
the protection of the nation whose flag Is at
their mastheads at the time of their capture.
The Board ofAldermen of Washington held
special meeting last night to consider the tax
bill, which resulted in reducing the total tax
from 81 SO to ST 80 on the one hundred dol.
lars
The Labor Reform Convention OF MasSachu-
sets has nominated Wendell Phillips for Gov
ernor. He has already received the nomination
of the Temperance party and now heads both
tickets.
Rear Admiral Stephen g. Rowan. was yes
terday appointed Vice Admiral, to fill the
vacancy occasioned by the promotion of Ad'
mirsl Porter
The venerable Ole Bull, the great violinlst,
was married on Tuesday evening to Miss Sarah
Thorpe, youngest daughter of Senator Thorpe
of Madison, Wis.
Judge Bond has heard, at Raleigh, the argu
ments in the habeas corpus case of Bergen
and will hold the matter under adVisement.
Hon. w. B. Stokes, of Tennessee, is lying
dangerously ill at his home. from the effects o.
sunstroke.
President Grant arrived at Washington yes
terday, and to-day Cabinet council is TO be
held.
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am also a plain working man, and this IS
likewise my first appearance in print, on which
occasion | beg leave, respectfully, 10 take is
sue with the Four Stars in yesterday Gazette,
and with equal boldness deny, in toto. his as
sertions. The fact is that the WORKING peo-
pie care very little about politics or politicians,
and having gotten into difficulty on their
account once before, are not anxious to be used
as the cat's-paws to pull out any more chest
nuts No one individual, no matter how many
stars he has, has right to speak for whole
class, and the tour dim luminaries that appear
ed yesterday evening, don't represent the scnu
ments of the Working people any more
than the numbcrless other squibs that have
appeared purporting to represent their wishes
and feelings. Gentlemen who write in the In
terest Of this or that candidate should recollact
that there ale more than two candidates IN
the field, all of whom are equally deserving OF
the intended honor (Save the mark y But
should think that there had been writing
enough, and that the ladies and all outside oil
tho little "political ring were sick and tired
of seeing whole columns OF the Gazette filled
with communications On this subject to the ex
cIusion of so much more interesting matter.
We don't want any instructions. We don't
want any ward meetings. We don't Want any
mass meetings. We don't want any more OF
this tempest in tea pot" Wo want quiet
and harmony and the best man for the position.
A WORKING MAN.
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l noticed few days ago. in your valuable pa
per, an extract from Washington corrcspon-
dent of the Baltimore Gazstte, in regard to
matters pertaining to this Congressional dis
trict. AS the writer speaks very confidently
OF the wishes of the people" Of this district,
"wero they consulted" | would ask why may
they not be consulted. They certainly should
be, and l opine they will be, and, more than
that, obeyed. Certainly Time honored and
hard working Democrat would not presume
to disobey or thwart the wishes of the peo-
ple," seeing it is Fundamental principle Of
the party, that the 'acish' or will Of the people
is the fountain of all just authority. Like the
patriotic Schenck, may he not be prevailed on
to sink all mere personal objections and be
come the "Standard bearer OF the old flag of
the Constitution in the approaching contest.
Why may he not as readily take the Iron
clad OATH" as either of the other gentlemen
spoken of in connection with the nomination.
Docs not the fact that they faithfully and gal
Iantly performed the part assigned them in the
great drama of the lost cause constitute no
small part of their claim upon ''the people =
Why then should any time honorcd Demo-
Graf" "peremptorily decline doing what these
other gentlemen appear willing to do, if there
by he illustrates the doubtless wishes OF the
people" OF the SEVENTH DISTRICT.
Fairfax county, September l6.
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Zeal Estate Agents ana Auctloheers.I
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL ES-
" TATE-By virtue of decree of the Cir
cult Court of Alexandria county, Va, pro.
nounced at its May torn. 1870 in the suit of
James Mcdowell VS.. Sarah Grady and others,
the undersigned, Commissioners appointed by
the said Decree will offer for sale. by public
auction, on the premises. on THURSDAY, the
10Th day of September, 1870, at II o'clock M,
in parcels suitable for building purposes, LOT
OF GROUND with the improvements thereon,
lying partly in Fairfax county and partly in
Alexandria city, at tho southwest intersection
Of Gibbon and Henry streets extended. The
said lot fronts one hundred and twenty feet on
GibbOn street.
TERMS-One tenth of the purchase money
in cash. the residue in three equal payments
at elk, twelve and eighteen months; tho defer.
red payments to bear interest and TO be secured
by the purchasers bonds, with good surety,
and retention of the title to said lard until
the purchase money shall have been paid
Costs of stamps and conveysnces to be paid by
purchaser. ALBERT STUART,
D. L. SMOOT,
aug 29-ts Commissioners.