The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-12-17
BISMARCK AND THE EMPIRE.
: GENERAL WAR NEWS.

l sHcIShs" hC PSOPZC hnyC lOui GtuucS
approved his election, and they only have
the. power to restore him.
THE BoMBARDMENT OF PARASITIC LUxEh-
| s' gBoURG QUESTION.
BERLIN, Dec. 14-The Provincial Corre-
| spondence, in an editorial. saws the bonn
bardment of Paris has again been postponed
from purely military considerations. ~
The Prusslan Government declares that
! the Great Powers concern themselves about
Luxembourg in the face of the plain viola
| ton, in the interest of the French, of its
| guaranteed neutrality. Prussia therefore
| reserves to herself full freedom for her flu
ture course. 81" .E:a. ssF >tT'
WHAT THE FRENCH LEGATION AT WASHING
TON SAYS. ~
WAsHINGToN, Dec. 16.-The French lega-
ton here considers the situation almost
hopeless. ...-.. ..-.....-.
MOVEMENTS OF THE GERMANs-PARIS WITH
OUT GAs-THE POSITION OF AUSTRIA. ..r
LONDON, Dec. bit is thought that Gen.
Manteuffel is marching on Caen and Cher
bourg. Dispatches from Havre, however,
announce that his retreat south ia precipi-
tate. A balloon with mail from Paris had
descended at Honfeurs.
The supply of gas in Paris is exhausted.
1t is announced that Austria wishes to
maintain the existing guarantees for Euro
pean peace, yet DESTROYS of sparing the sus-
capabilities of Prussia, and adheres, with
out reservation, to the approaching confer
ence. -tl
1881 ENGLAND. ys.-.. T. .E.
LONDON, Dec. 16.-The bullion IL, the
Bank of England has increased $3.50, 900.
A monster mass meeting of sympathi GERS
with the Pope was held at Thurles last even
ing. Speeches were made and resolutions
adopted to the effect that Great Britain
should defend the interests of her Catholic
subjects now menaced at Rome.
ANOTHER LOAN FOR THE GERMANS.
MUNICH, Dec. 16.-The Chamber of De-
Duties has passed further military credit
of &C. ZOO, 900 forms. .& #
The Federal treaty was referred to
special committee.
MADRID, Dec. 15.--It is said that the first
act of King Amadis will be to give half the
$40, 900, 900, to the treasury. .
ITALY AND THE POPE. .
FLORENCE, Dec. 15.-In the italian Par
lament to-day Signor Lausea made pow
erful speech in support of bill relative to
He said the Catholic world demanded every
guarantee which it was possible for italy to
concede. A bill for the consolidation OF the
Papal debt was introduced.
NAPoLEoN's OPINION OF THE PRESENT GOV
ERNMENT OF FRANCE.
New YORK, Dec. Ia Berlin dispatch
of the 18th to the Herald says Bismarck's
organ insists on q convocaticn of Consuls-
General, and that there should be a selec-
ton therefrom Of delegates to a national
conclave, to consider the reconstruction OF
the French Government with view to
peace proposals.. 1t is said this emanates
from Napoleon, and chat he has stated that
while the present irresponsible mob are
leaders Of power, even the reduction Of
Paris would fail to secure peace.
Other rumors insist that plebiscite is
now proceeding in Paris with a view to IN
early peace. .-.
PRUSSIA AND BELGIUM.
BRUSSELS, Dec. 16.-There is most per-
feet accord between Prussia and Belgium,
and the latter has been officially thanked
for the good faith shown by her in the
steady and practical adhe reuce to neu-
trality. .r-~
THE FEELING IN PARIs-No DESPAIR AT THE
REPULsE OF THE ARMY OF THE LOIRE.
BORDEAUX, Dec. 16.-The sub-prefect OF
Havre denies having sent despatch an
nouncing French victory at Paris. he
maintains, however, that there is precipi-
tate retreat of the Prussians in the north
of France. A dispatch from the aro-
naut who landed at Honfleurs, says
he has good news from Paris. Gem
eral Palladine has retired from the service.
Paris letters of the 9th say the situation
is good, and that the repulse of the army
of the Loire and the occupation and re-
capture of Orleans have not discouraged
lhnpa iS a OonproI demand
for more sorties and an universal approval
of the answer sent by Gen. Trochu to Gen.
Won Moltke, and the people all say they
will resist to the last. The measures taken
by the Government since the commence
ment Of the siege are accepted willingly by
the population. Having insured itself
against waste Of provisions, Of which there
are enough fresh on hand to last until
February, the Government will again have
fresh meat rations issued to the inhabitants.
Other provisions are sufficient to last six
months.
FRENCH OFFICIAL DISPATCH OF TIE FIGHTING
WEDNESDAY.
BORDEAUX, December 10 following
dispatch has been forwarded to the Projects
ofthe Departments
ssThe Duke of Mecklenburg on Wednes-
day attacked the town of FeteYal, on the road
from Chateau DUN to Yendome, which ne
occupied in strong force. We retook the
place yesterday morning. Having united
his forces with those Of Prince Frederick
Charles, they engaged our forces in combat
Yesterday near Vendome. The battle lasted
until night. The enemy's losses are great"
News is received that between the towns
of Breare and Greir three battalions OF Ba-
varians were defeated by the Mobiles.
THE UNITED STATES IN THE COMPLICATION.
BORDEAUX, Dec. 15.-A dispatch from
Marseilles says Russia will 'denounce the
treaty for the closing Of the Dardanelles,
and adds that the United States, which.
never recognized the closing. of the straits,
will act in concert with Russia.
TIE COMING CONFERENCE.
LONDON, Dec. 15.-lt is probable that in
yltations to the conference to be fe1d in
london on the Black Sea question were Is
sued yesterday.
PROTEST OF THE LUxEMBoURGERs.
JoNDoN. Dec 15.-The Luxembourgers
have united in an address to Prince Henry
If Orange, imploring him not to allow the
-, ot;0p of fine Grand Duchy without the