The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-09-15
War News from Europe.


The Prussians, retarded somewhat BY
heavy rains, are slowly closing upon
Paris, aud it is expected that the diff
ierent cops will be in position to com
mence the investment OF the city virtu
nlly by Wednesday next. All the eff.
forts Of the government are concentrated
upon defense. Non-combatants are
hurrying away. All the places OF amuse
ment are closed. Private and Public
treasure aud other valuables, including
the crown jewles, have been placed
beyond the dangers Of sack and pllagc
The environs OF Paris ave been cleared
of woods aud houses, including maay
fine residences, wherever they might
Distract the operations Of the military,
aud the railroad tunnels and bridges
near the city have been destroyed or
mined.
SO far the Prussian King has given
no sign that he will recognize tbs re.
public, and the questions OF peace and
intervention are sill predetermined.
Among the reports in reference to
mediation is one to the effect that Aus
tia will undertake the business Of ne.
gutlatlng Tor au arnllstlce, aud the Uni.
ted States, Russia aud Italy are credited
with having under consideration CON.
blned action with u view OF putting an
end to the war There is no positive,
authority. however, Tor any OF these re.
ports, although Il strong sentiment pre-.
walls that the United States will do
much towards bringing about the de.
sired result, jules Farre is reported
to have said that Austria vii aid France
in Csc dlsmemberment is insisted upon.
Opposition to the territorial aggrandise.
ment OF Prussia is general in Europe,
and even in Prussia prominent liberal
politicians me taking grounds against it,
One leaaiug difficulty in the manage.
ment by Prussia Of the question oil peace
seems to have presented itself in the
question OF who to treat with. The
TACT that the Prussian main forces have
been ordered to take positions within
thirty miles Of Paris would indicate that
the King does not propose active meas
ures for the reduction Of Paris before
fair opportunity is given 10 bring about
treaty, and the further fact that the
King has taken especial care to regard
Napoleon still as sovereign of France
would torcshadow a disposition on his
part to keep the empire in existence.
The attitude Of England towards the
belligcreut is singularly disagrecble
one. Denounced by the Prussiaus for
alleged violation OF its neutrality, the
British government is regarded with
equal hostility by the French for its
hesitation IN speaking out against the
idea OF the ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF France.
Even in England, the government
is severely criticised by the people,
and on Saturday two mass meet.
ings were held in London, at which
strong language was used by speakers
against the ministry, the Queen and the
Prince Of Wales. The names of the
Queen aud the Prince were Kissed when
mentioned, aud there were bold usiu-
uations in favor Of repubiicauism in
England itself.
The Prussan armies, in accordance
with their already published programme,
having reached positions between TWEEN
ty.fve and thirty miles from Paris, have
come to halt. A correspondent writ
ing from Rheims states that the pu.-
pose OF King William is to concentrate