The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1870-12-28

rived on Sunday morning last, nine days from
San Francisco. we are in receipt of papers from
that city to Dec. 18th, New York dispatches to Dec.
l4th. and from London up to the 18th. We are
indebted to Mr.. Hughes, the g~eutlemanly Purser
of the Noses Taylor. for Giles of the latest papers.
Gold at New York on the 14th closed at 100 (;
Sterling, 9@9E.
The kilograms, which come over the French
cable only-the two English being still disabled
are extremely contradictory, but we give them
below.
ST. PETERSBURG. Dec. 2.-The Car warmly con-
graduates President Grant on his offer of assist
ance.
All the powers have accepted the proposal for a
Conference, but the date of the meeting has not
yet been fixed.
LONDON, Dec. "A special correspondent of the
Herald. at Versailles. writes on the 18th nit, that
if the army of the Loire should capitulate, Paris
would be summoned to surrender within three
days following. The terms of surrender to be
offered are:
Regulars and Gardes Mobile become prisoners
of war; National Guards and i~rregulars to be al
lowed to return to their occupations in private
life. The forts, cannon and munitions of war to
be given up to the Prussians, and the regular gar
rison to be permitted to march out with the honors
Of war.
If these terms of surrender are refused, bonn
bardment of the forts will Immediately follow. o.
1OOhS.D tC Jill du e0KdRcmclL near 1OCaY.
IA miles northwest of Orleans, 10000 Frencbmen
held ground against $4,000 of Frederick Charles
army, but were cut to pieces by the shells Of
the enemy. The Prussian artillery was served
with fearful and overwhelming effect. The Papal
Zouaves fought with superhuman bravery, but
nearly all were killed. a4t-,u. .o.t+ 49,
The Government appeals to the people of France
to still further maintain their resistance, which is
certain finally to end in triumph. The army of
the Loire is still over 200, 900 strong. In another
month 10000 F%renchmen will be in arms. es1
Paris may fall ; bat the campaign has changed
in character, and is fast becoming a detached war
fare of large armies, manRuvering in an open
country. f.79 OF gI
France herself is unconquerable. .as ,r
az BERLIN, Dec. Ga letter from the King of Ba-
varia to the King of Saxony says: "The Ger
mans, led by the King of Prussia, will celebrate
the brotherhood of arms by giving a glorious
proof OF the Importance and power of United
Germany. I have negotiated with Versailles to
this end, and now invite you and other German
Princes to urge the King of Prussia to assume the
title of Emperor Of United Germany, with presi-
Dental functions. 1 am proud thus to take'the first
step in crownlng Germany unity, and hope for
your assent, and that of other Princes and free
towns" o. .sstr
LONDON, Dec. 6.-The British Government has
given out a contract for sixty batteries, of light
guns. each of Gotling's mitrailleuses, to be made
in America.
The Russian Government has in its employment
a number of American workmen in Russia, en-
gagged in manufacturing mitrailleuses.
There is ample evidence of other kinds that
Russia is preparing for war on a grand scale.
VERSAILLES, Dec. 6.-The French were utterly
defeated at Orleans 10000 men were made
prisoners, and ~ pieces of artillery, including
several mitraillelses and four g~unboats on the
Loire were captured. t45O ~, g,tis
BERLIN. Dec. a.-The King of Wurtemburg has
signifed his concurrence with the King of Bavaria
and the other German Sovereigns, in the proposal
that King William shall assume the title of EN-
peror of Germany.
W-nHEIMsHoHE, Dec. 1.-THE general impression
prevails that the prospects of the restoration of
the Emperor are steadily improving. The argu-
sequence W tic Hnauy POrorty-strickan sections of
Germany, in case of a much longer protraction Of
the war.
LoNDoN, Dec. 1.-THE Tribune cable correspond
emit at the headquarters of Prince George says the
prisoners looked sturdy fellows, and anything but
badly fed they were hearty, and good lighters, to
Judge from their expressions. A sergeant babe me
Z" Bon Jour-" and told me cheerily that every one
who INDUCED in the anticipation Of a speedy CAPT.
tulation was entirely out of his reckoning. fF0od
is plentiful" he said, with a laugh, .ana the
programme is. sorties every day and in every
direction"
LONDON, Dec. IA correspondent at st. Peters
burg writes on the I'd instant, that the warlike
feeling prevailing over the whole Empire is like
that on the arrival of the Sebastopol news.
Gortschakof's circular created a universal feel
ing of joy.
Notice is given by the Emperor to the reserve
corps to hold themselves in readiness, which is
CO0Sl06feQ OF great importance. 101S measure mas
not been resorted to since the Crimean war.
Russia is committed to a bold line of conduct,
aud is resolved to carry it out in spite of all oppo-
sition. eerT .ntef
1t has been announced by the Emperor that
forty million roubles will be devoted to extraor-
binary war expenses.
FLORENCE. Dec. 8.-Parliament was opened on
Monday by King Victor Emanuel. The King, in
his speech from the throne, declared that with
Rome, as the capital, the edifce commenced by
Charles Albert was crowned, and the freedom Of
Italy completed it; it was now the task of the
Chambers to make her great and happy. "While
we are thus happy" he continued. two nations,
the glorious representations OF civilization, are en-
gagged in a herrible struggle. We will persist in
our efforts to induce them to end the conflict, and
prove that United Italy is an element of order and
peace in Europe"
In reference to the Pope, he said il was the duty
of the nation to secure to the Supreme Pontif the
free exercise of his religious Offices, and the main
tenance of his relation with the Catholic world.
Improvements in the Administrations of the Gov
eminent, and the development of the military and
educational system were promised.
BERLIN, Dec. s.-The King Of Saxony has signi-
fed bis acceptance of the proposal made by the
King of Bavaria, regarding the title OF Emperor
of Germany"
The North German Parliament has approved of
the Federal treaty with Bavaria. ALI amendments
rejected.
The President announced yesterday 10 the North
German Parliament that a note was received from
Bismarck that King William had accepted the title
OF Emperor OF OeImdny'
temburg and Bavaria had been sanctioned.
Tours. Dec. 9.-The Official journal announces
that the Government has removed to Bordeaux.
Gen. Chaussy reports that he fought yesterday
against the army of Prince Frederick Charles, and
repulsed them along the whole line. -
Private letters received in London from Yer
sailles say the German losses before Paris and on
the Loire since the 2Sth nit. are immense. Cores
pondents are forbidden to communicate the truth.
A republication of Official returns show the losses
to be over l2,e00, with many returns lacking.
LONDON. Dec. "a dispatch from Gambetta
asks the Courier TO announce that he Lad asked Tor
armistice to enable the National Assembly 70 be
elected, and requests that Favre be permitted to
leave Paris to consult with his colleagues, and 70
conduct negotiations. He admits that he has lost
all hope of prosecuting the struggle successfully,
and has no expectation of being able to defend
Tours.
LoSDoS. Dec. 9-Le Cjtoyen, of this city, in an
editorial to-day, says that further resistance on the
mart of the French will end in anarchy or the per-
manent occupation Of the country by the conquer